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Italian•Chicago•moderate
Il Porcellino
Il Porcellino is the kind of italian room in Chicago you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Italiandate nightfamily dinner
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9.6
Based on 4921 reviews
Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago: 12 Picks for 2026
Chicago's best Italian rooms tend to combine warmth, appetite, and enough confidence to make the dinner feel bigger than the category.
12 restaurantsAvg rating 9.3$$ – moderateUpdated June 2026
Pasta dinnersGroupsDate night
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Top Italian picks in Chicago
Fast answers for diners comparing italian restaurants in Chicago. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
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Italian•Chicago•moderate
OLIO E PIÙ
OLIO E PIÙ suits a night out in Chicago when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Italiandate nightfamily dinner
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9.4
Based on 3672 reviews
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Italian•Chicago•$$
Francesca's On Chestnut
Francesca's On Chestnut is a italian restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktailwine bardate night
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9.4
Based on 3171 reviews
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Italian•Chicago•moderate
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio is a italian restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Sarah's Spuntino and 'Nduja Arancini also give you a decent sense of the menu.
West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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9.4
Based on 2738 reviews
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Italian•Chicago•$$
Viaggio Restaurant Chicago
Viaggio Restaurant Chicago is a italian restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktailfine diningwine bar
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9.4
Based on 940 reviews
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Italian•Chicago•$$
Volare Ristorante Italiano
Volare Ristorante Italiano suits a night out in Chicago when you want italian restaurant that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
cocktailwine bardate night
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9.2
Based on 4064 reviews
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Italian•Chicago•moderate
La Scarola
La Scarola is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Lanson Brut Champagne and Prisoner Red Blend also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Italiandate nightfamily dinner
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9.2
Based on 2145 reviews
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Italian•Chicago•$$
Osteria Via Stato
Osteria Via Stato suits a night out in Chicago when you want italian restaurant that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
cocktaildate night
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9.2
Based on 1954 reviews
9
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Italian•Chicago•$$$
BIB GOURMAND
Ciccio Mio
Ciccio Mio is the kind of italian restaurant room in Chicago you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
italianbib gourmanddate night
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9.2
Based on 937 reviews
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Italian•Chicago•moderate
The Village
The Village is the kind of italian room in Chicago you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Italiandate nightfamily dinner
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9.0
Based on 4891 reviews
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Italian•Chicago•$$$
Piccolo Sogno
Piccolo Sogno suits a night out in Chicago when you want italian restaurant that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date night
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9.0
Based on 2159 reviews
12
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Italian•Chicago•$$
BIB GOURMAND
Tortello
Tortello is a italian restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
italianbib gourmanddate night
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9.0
Based on 1178 reviews
Guide • chicago
Best Restaurants in Chicago 2026
Ten Chicago restaurants that carry the city's deep hospitality tradition and still manage to feel essential — from a Ukrainian Village Filipino breakfast counter to a West Loop Italian room, a Logan Square tasting menu, and the greatest bar burger in the Midwest.
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Common questions about Italian in Chicago
What are the best Italian restaurants in Chicago?
The top Italian restaurants in Chicago include Il Porcellino, OLIO E PIÙ, Francesca's On Chestnut. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated Italian restaurant in Chicago?
Il Porcellino is among the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Chicago, with a 9.6 Google rating across 4,921 reviews.
How much does Italian food cost in Chicago?
Italian restaurants in Chicago range from $$ to moderate. Most mid-range options fall in the moderate range.
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