Restaurant

Anteprima

Name: Anteprima
Address: 5316 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60640, US
Telephone: (773) 506-9990
Price range: moderate

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Anteprima is one of the best italian restaurants in Chicago for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Andersonville.

Andersonville has always rewarded the curious — that stretch of Clark that still feels like it belongs to the people who live there rather than to an algorithm optimized for foot traffic.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Andersonville has always rewarded the curious — that stretch of Clark that still feels like it belongs to the people who live there rather than to an algorithm optimized for foot traffic. Anteprima fits that character with unusual precision. This is a contemporary Italian room that draws specifically from Sicilian tradition, and by all accounts it does so without the kind of fussy reverence that turns dinner into a seminar. The price point stays democratic — you're paying for the cooking, not the chandelier — which makes it the kind of place you can bring your most particular friend, the one who will actually notice that the kitchen is making genuine choices. The menu centers on regional specificity, and the Pasta con le Sarde is where that intention is clearest: a Sicilian classic built around sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts, and saffron — the sweet-salty-briny architecture of the island's coast in one bowl. It's a dish that asks something of the diner, and that's reportedly by design. The Arancini are consistently cited as a reliable opener, praised for seasoning that reportedly runs through the rice rather than stopping at the surface. Dessert here is not an afterthought. The Cannoli, Cassatini, and Frutta Martorana form a pastry case that diners return to specifically — the Frutta Martorana in particular, marzipan fruits reputedly painted with enough botanical accuracy that photographs of them circulate well beyond Andersonville. It's a trifecta that most Italian kitchens in Chicago don't attempt at this level. The practical move, based on what regulars report: book an earlier seating midweek, when the intimate room breathes more easily than on a compressed Saturday peak. Sit toward the back if you want to linger. Lead with the Pasta con le Sarde, and plan for at least two desserts — the Frutta Martorana alone is worth building the reservation around.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.0

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Google 9.0 from 521 reviews

Best for

Brunch and dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Andersonville | 5316 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

7.7/10

Phone

(773) 506-9990

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Anteprima menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Anteprima is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Pasta con le Sarde

local swordfish pasta dish

Arancini

traditional Sicilian fried rice balls

Cannoli

famous Italian pastry

Cassatini

traditional Sicilian sweet made by nuns

Frutta Martorana

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What makes Anteprima worth the move

Anteprima is a reliable italian choice in Andersonville in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Arancini and Pasta con le Sarde also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 521 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.0 from 521 Google reviews

Best for

Brunch and dinner

Style

Italian in Andersonville

Spend

moderate

Best for

Brunch Andersonville dinner warm local

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Google rating: 9.0 from 521 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Arancini, Pasta con le Sarde, Swordfish

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Address: 5316 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Phone: (773) 506-9990
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 7.7/10
Google rating: 9.0 (521 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Andersonville

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What cuisine does Anteprima serve?

Anteprima is a Italian restaurant located in Andersonville, Chicago. Andersonville has always rewarded the curious — that stretch of Clark that still feels like it belongs to the people who live there rather than to an algorithm optimized for foot traffic.

What is Anteprima best for?

Anteprima is best for brunch, andersonville, dinner, warm, local. Anteprima is a reliable italian choice in Andersonville in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Arancini and Pasta con le Sarde also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 521 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Anteprima?

Anteprima is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 521 reviews

What should I order at Anteprima?

Start with Pasta con le Sarde, Arancini, Cannoli and Cassatini. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Anteprima worth visiting?

Anteprima holds a 9.0 Google rating from 521 reviews. Anteprima is a reliable italian choice in Andersonville in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Arancini and Pasta con le Sarde also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 521 Google reviews.