Best italian Restaurants in Chicago

The best restaurants for italian in Chicago, curated by TastyPals editors.

10 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
italian in Chicago
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
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Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna is a pizza restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tavern style pizzacasual nighttakeout

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4.9
Based on 2127 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Il Porcellino
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ItalianChicagomoderate

Il Porcellino

Il Porcellino is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.8
Based on 4921 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for OLIO E PIÙ
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ItalianChicagomoderate

OLIO E PIÙ

OLIO E PIÙ is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.7
Based on 3672 reviews
4
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ranalli's Pizza Bar - West Loop, Chicago
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Ranalli's Pizza Bar - West Loop, Chicago

Ranalli's Pizza Bar - West Loop, Chicago is a pizza restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tavern style pizzacasual nighttakeout

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4.7
Based on 2283 reviews
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Scarola
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ItalianChicagomoderate

La Scarola

La Scarola is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.6
Based on 2145 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern
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PizzaChicagovalue

Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern

Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern is a pizza restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tavern style pizzacasual nighttakeout

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4.6
Based on 2059 reviews
7
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Village
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ItalianChicagomoderate

The Village

The Village is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.5
Based on 4891 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Flo & Santos
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Flo & Santos

Flo & Santos is a pizza restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tavern style pizzacasual nighttakeout

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4.5
Based on 2268 reviews
9
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for PIZZ'AMICI
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PizzaChicagovalue

PIZZ'AMICI

PIZZ'AMICI is a pizza restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tavern style pizzacasual nighttakeout

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4.5
Based on 329 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Eataly
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ItalianChicagomoderate

Eataly

Eataly is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.3
Based on 5506 reviews

Common questions about italian in Chicago

What are the best restaurants for italian in Chicago?

The top restaurants for italian in Chicago include Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna, Il Porcellino, OLIO E PIÙ. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best italian restaurant in Chicago?

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna is among the top-rated options for italian in Chicago, with a 4.9 Google rating and 2,127 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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