Italian Restaurants in Chicago

It doesn't matter where in the world you are; sometimes the craving for melt-in-your-mouth pastas and delectable pizza pies is undeniable. Luckily, in Chicago no one will have to look far for fresh pasta or tiramisu. These great restaurants are spread throughout the city, but for an authentic experience make your way to Little Italy, home of many of Chicago's Italian immigrants. Though not a large area, it is worth the trek for the cuisine. Wherever your day lands you, a pleasurable dining experience awaits.

Angelina Ristorante

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3561 N Broadway St
(btwn W Addison St & W Prompton Ave)

Candlelight and Italian Cuisine...
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Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder

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2121 North Clark Street

Gratifying Pizza Pot Pie...
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Schwa Restaurant

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1466 North Ashland

Food as Art...
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Taverna 750

750 West Cornelia Avenue

Old school Italian with contemporary flair...
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Mia Francesca

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3311 N. Clark St
1 1/2 blocks north of Belmont Ave

Where Food Is Art...
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Cafe Spiaggia

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980 North Michigan Ave
Level 2

Cafe elegance on the Mag Mile...
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Green Dolphin Street

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2200 North Ashland Avenue

Swing and groove in this elegant club...
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Maggiano's Little Italy

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516 North Clark Street

Classic family-style Italian fare...
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Bellezza Gelato

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3637 North Harlem Avenue

Unforgettable Roman and Tuscan-style gelato...
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Paciugo

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3241 N Broadway St

Gelato that dreams are made of...
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Redder

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3417 North Southport

Popular but unpretentious Italian spot...
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Home Run Inn Pizza

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4254 West 31st Street
Between Indiana Avenue & Prairie Avenue

Best thin crust in the city, hands down...
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Carmine's

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1043 N Rush St

Italian supper...
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Pompei Bakery

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2955 N Sheffield Ave

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Club Lucky

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1824 W. Wabansia Ave
1 block north of North Ave., between Damen and Ashland aves

1940s-style Supper Club...
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Club Lago

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331 West Superior Street

Old-time Italian...
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Scoozi

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410 West Huron

Casual Italian restaurant and bar...
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Brick's

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1909 North Lincoln

Un-Chicago Chicago destination...
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Cafe Fresco

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1202 West Grand Avenue

Outdoor Italian bar...
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A Tavola

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2148 West Chicago Avenue

A romantic out-of-the-way restaurant...
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