Italian Restaurants

Gaetano's -

7636 W. Madison St. - Forest Park

Longtime owner and chef at well-loved La Piazza, Chef Gaetano De Benedetto has started anew down the street in this new self-titled venture. Target...

Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar -

22 E. Chicago Ave. - Naperville

Timpano bills itself as a classy culinary retreat, with deep-hued leather banquettes, tall windows and the bright-white tablecloths and dark wood...

Brio Tuscan Grille -

330 Yorktown Center - Lombard

This is the first Illinois venture Brio Tuscan Grille, a product of Columbus, OH-based Bravo! Development Inc.

Antica Pizzeria -

5663 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)

The boot-hopping menu at this Andersonville Italian spot features antipasti, salads, Neapolitan-style pizzas, pasta dishes and full-sized entrees....

Rocco's Cafe & Pizzeria -

1925 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Traditional Italian and pizza spot with a sprawling patio in Lincoln Park

Deals & Specials:

• $5 all call drinks, $7 spaghetti and meatballs, buy one 16-inch pizza, get a 12-inch cheese pizza free (dine-in only)
• $5 margaritas, $6 chicken parmigiana, $3.50 for six wings and a house pint

Topaz -

780 Village Center Drive - Burr Ridge

Burr Ridge Village Center spot from the owners of Amber in Westmont

Osteria Via Stato -

620 N. State St. - Chicago (River North)

Seasonal Italian restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You

Deals & Specials:

• No corkage fee for BYOB
• Half-price pizzas 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Ciao Amore Italian Ristorante -

1134 W. 18th Street - Chicago (Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village)

Italian BYOB in Pilsen

Nella Pizzeria Napoletana -

2423 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Serious Neapolitan-style brick-oven pizza in Lincoln Park