- 1732 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park
This warm, rustic Italian spot with lace curtains and ivy-draped columns is just a short walk from the Royal George and Steppenwolf theaters, making it popular ... READ MORE
This warm, rustic Italian spot with lace curtains and ivy-draped columns is just a short walk from the Royal George and Steppenwolf theaters, making it popular ... READ MORE
The parquet floor and paisley walls of Cafe Italo give it a dark, soothing intimacy. The room glows with candlelight in the evening, and live piano music adds ... READ MORE
Locals come to Allegretti's Pizza and Pasta to satisfy pizza cravings of all types, from thin-crust to pan to deep-dish. The casual spot with checkered tableclo... READ MORE
When Arnie Salerno moved here from Calabrese, Italy 38 years ago, he brought with him the memory of what authentic Italian food looks and tastes like. From hand... READ MORE
Lively looks and fine classic dishes make this Loop eatery one of the city's best Italians. Chef Drue Kennedy updates standard dishes with exotic ingredients an... READ MORE
Angel hair pasta with shrimp, porcini mushrooms, bell peppers and champagne sauce is just one of the Northern Italian specialties here. Another favorite is poac... READ MORE
Located in the loft-like industrial space fomerly inhabited by Montparnasse, Raffi's on 5th specializes in Mediterranean, Spanish, Italian French and Middle Eas... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park spot specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine. Look for a selection of fresh pasta including cappellacci al aragosta, handmade pasta stuffe... READ MORE
The impressive Home Run Inn chain of pizzerias began in Chicago in 1947. Since then, an armload of locations has popped up all over the city and suburbs. Best k... READ MORE
This pizzeria chain is best known for its stuffed pizzas, but thin-crust pies, pastas and sandwiches also make the lineup. The Evanston location gets especially... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Legend has it two cab drivers were frustrated with rush hour traffic, so they decided to ditch the taxis, partner up with a pal, and go into the pizza business.... READ MORE
The focal point of this neighborhood-y Rogers Park spot is the showy floor-to-ceiling wood-burning pizza oven. You get great views of pizzolas baking the authen... READ MORE
This Northern Italian spot is a dinner destination in historic downtown Elgin. For your bread, forgo plain butter and opt for savory spreads like roasted red pe... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
The newest venture by the creators of Arnie Salerno's in Berwyn and Mount Prospect, Salerno Pincente Ristorante uses the same original Italian recipes for homem... READ MORE
Renovated in 2004 and located inside the Hyatt Lodge on Oak Brook's McDonald's Campus, the menu offers twists on Southern Italian and Mediterranean dishes accom... READ MORE
This Lakeview brick-oven pizza spot serves pies in a style that falls somewhere between classic New York and Neapolitan. Toppings are traditional, and there’s a... READ MORE
Located near the DePaul University Law School campus, Pazzo’s serves homemade pastas (including wheat and gluten-free options), seafood, chicken and other Nort... READ MORE
Stepbrothers Nic Lindsey (Park Tavern Restaurant) and Geoff Levin teamed up to bring this family-owned, fast-casual Italian restaurant to Vernob Hills, which wi... READ MORE