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Il Vicolo Trattoria
Il Vicolo Trattoria is one of the best italian restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Oak Park.
Vito Tufano left Naples and landed in Oak Park, which is either a surprising choice or a logical one depending on how you look at it — a tight-knit, walkable suburb just west of Chicago that actually supports the kind of neighborhood tra…
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Rating (Google) 9.2
804 reviews
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9.2
Rating
Based on 804 reviews
Best used for
dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Oak Park · 116 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.2 from 804 reviews
Phone
(708) 386-5801
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What to order
Signature dishes at Il Vicolo Trattoria
Squid ink fettuccine con frutti di mare
Eight Finger Cavatelli
Spaghetti con Vongole
Burrata ravioli
Homemade pasta with Bolognese
Why go
What makes Il Vicolo Trattoria worth the move
Il Vicolo Trattoria is a strong italian option in Oak Park in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Squid ink fettuccine con frutti di mare and Eight Finger Cavatelli also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 804 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.2 from 804 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner
Style
Italian in Oak Park
Spend
Good value
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.2 from 804 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Squid ink fettuccine con frutti di mare, Eight Finger Cavatelli, Spaghetti con Vongole
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for Il Vicolo Trattoria
Google snapshot
9.2 from 804 reviews
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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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For now, Il Vicolo Trattoria holds a 9.2 rating across 804 Google reviews.
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What cuisine does Il Vicolo Trattoria serve?
Il Vicolo Trattoria is a Italian restaurant located in Oak Park, Chicago. Vito Tufano left Naples and landed in Oak Park, which is either a surprising choice or a logical one depending on how you look at it — a tight-knit, walkable suburb just west of Chicago that actually supports the kind of neighborhood tra…
What is Il Vicolo Trattoria best for?
Il Vicolo Trattoria is best for dinner. Il Vicolo Trattoria is a strong italian option in Oak Park in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Squid ink fettuccine con frutti di mare and Eight Finger Cavatelli also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 804 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Il Vicolo Trattoria?
Il Vicolo Trattoria is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 804 reviews
What should I order at Il Vicolo Trattoria?
Start with Squid ink fettuccine con frutti di mare, Eight Finger Cavatelli, Spaghetti con Vongole and Burrata ravioli. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Il Vicolo Trattoria worth visiting?
Il Vicolo Trattoria holds a 9.2 Google rating from 804 reviews. Il Vicolo Trattoria is a strong italian option in Oak Park in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Squid ink fettuccine con frutti di mare and Eight Finger Cavatelli also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 804 Google reviews.
Where is Il Vicolo Trattoria located?
Il Vicolo Trattoria is located at 116 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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