- 1531 W. Taylor St., University Village / Little Italy
Pompei Bakery has been a fixture in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood since 1909. Fresh-baked pizzas and pizza strudel (a thick, bready version of traditiona... READ MORE
Pompei Bakery has been a fixture in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood since 1909. Fresh-baked pizzas and pizza strudel (a thick, bready version of traditiona... READ MORE
One of three Chicago area stores, Carmen's of Loyola is a popular pizza place among Loyola University students. The double crust stuffed pizzas attract the mos... READ MORE
This Uptown outpost of the Rosati's franchise does mostly carryout and delivery business, though there's counter seating for about 10 inside. In addition to cla... READ MORE
One of several authentic Italian restaurants in the area just 15 minutes southwest of the Loop, Il Vicinato is the place to go if you like to eat till you explo... READ MORE
This Hyde Park Italian eatery features salads, pasta and panini. Selections include linguine with clams, chicken Marsala, whitefish limone and ravioli with meat... 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
This Wicker Park BYOB serves traditional Italian favorites. Appetizers include baked clams and calamari, served grilled or fried. Salads lean toward classics su... READ MORE
This family-owned West Town carry-out spot features house-made Italian specialties like baked ravioli, stuffed shells and manicotti. Family-size portions are av... READ MORE
This Boystown spot is a spin-off of next-door neighbor Panino's Pizzeria. The location is a bit more upscale than the carryout pizzeria, with cherrywood floors... READ MORE
This carryout and delivery-only Boystown pizzeria features thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini sandwiches, barbecued ribs and fried chicken. House specialties inclu... READ MORE
Mexican fiesta meets Italian dinner party at this family-owned Pilsen spot where local artists display their work and south-of-the-border favorites like fajitas... READ MORE
A slimmed-down version of the original Caponies, this Edison Park spot serves classic and affordable Italian fare in a casual, family-friendly setting. You can ... READ MORE
This West Town BYOB is all about pizza, offering thin crust specialty pies such as the Manhattan (grilled chicken, broccoli, ricotta, romano and fresh mozzarell... READ MORE
This South Loop spot is all about pizza, offering thin crust specialty pies such as the Manhattan (grilled chicken, broccoli, ricotta, romano and fresh mozzare... READ MORE
This tiny Wrigleyville spot is all about pizza, offering thin crust specialty pies such as the Manhattan (grilled chicken, broccoli, ricotta, romano and fresh m... READ MORE
This family-owned eatery has been serving up Italian specialties in North Center since 1950, and its newer Edgewater location offers the same menu of signature... READ MORE
This casual River West pizza-and-pasta spot caters to the neighborhood folks at lunchtime and carry-out or delivery crowds in the evenings. The menu highlights ... READ MORE
Offering pastas, pizzas, salads and pastas, this Italian spot is located near the front of Navy Pier. A host greets patrons at the door and directs them toward ... 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
Housed in the former Al Primo Canto space, this rustic Italian restaurant encourages passing plates. Start with cured meat or cheese boards and chilled or hot s... READ MORE