Casto's Italian Ristorante
Citizen Bar
Club Lucky
Coco Pazzo and Coco Pazzo Cafe
Dinotto Ristorante
Located across the street from Piper's Alley Entertainment Complex and the legendary Second City Comedy Club.
Fornetto Mei
Gioco
Il Vicinato
Isabella Cafe
Italian Village Restaurants
Italiasia
La Scarola
Soup or salad? The eternal quandary. But at La Scarola it’s one easily resolved with an order of escarole soup, a tasty broth glistening with golden globules of garlic and tender, slightly bitter leaves. Or you might try the hearty pasta e fagioli, beans and macaroni in a basil-flecked broth that gains heft and complexity from some good Italian cheese.
There's a full bar, and the wine list has many bottles in the $30 range, though there surprisingly few choices by the glass. This is a fun restaurant: the bustling front end looks a lot like a storefront clam joint in New York’s Little Italy, and they pack ’em in most nights of the week.
Maggiano's Chicago
Merlo on Maple
Mia Francesca
Osteria Via Stato
Pane Caldo
Pescatore Palace
Phil Stefani's 437 Rush
Stefani's 437 Rush is a classic Italian steakhouse serving noteworthy steaks, seafood and Italian dishes. The managers, maitre d' and staff get to know their customers. 437 Rush boasts a family of regular customers from neighborhood locals, who come in multiple times a week, to tourists who dine here during their annual visit. The dedicated following enjoys personalized intimate service, in a sophisticated Italian supper-club setting.
Piccolo Sogno
Regional Italian cuisine featuring a combination of local and Italian ingredients.