Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Chicago / Illinois? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Taurasi

4.9

4.9 (601)

$31 to $50

Italian

Westmont

About the restaurant

Taurasi is a full bar casual sophisticated dining establishment serving traditional and modern Italian cuisine and steaks paired with fine wines.
At Taurasi almost everything is made at the moment and almost everything is made in house including noodles, dressings, sauces and desserts. Simple!
Taurasi is one of the few restaurants in the area operated by a second level certified wine Sommelier.

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Eric

Dined 2 days ago

We had a terrific anniversary dinner thanks in part to great dinners and exceptional service from Alysa.

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4.8

4.8 (597)

$30 and under

Italian

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

Anna Maria Pasteria is open for business!

A mix of modern and traditional Italian cuisine, our cozy ristorante has long been a local favorite. Sisters Anna and Maria, originally from the Basilicata region of southern Italy, first opened the doors of Anna Maria Pasteria in 1989.

Beginning at age seven, Anna fell in love with cooking, creating her first plate of Pasta e Fagioli, a simple peasant dish that is now an Italian specialty. Enamored with cuisine and hospitality, Maria followed the family tradition and put her heart into making the best and most heavenly Tiramisu.

After three decades, Anna and her team continue to dedicate themselves to the finest homemade Italian cuisine and service. Each entree is prepared to order with only the finest and freshest ingredients.

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Steve

Dined on Aug 22, 2024

Solid neighborhood Italian restaurant. Very enjoyable evening. If we lived here, it would be a go to for us.

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Popular dish

Linguine Pesto

Enzo and Lucia

4.8

4.8 (1365)

$31 to $50

Italian

Long Grove

About the restaurant

We invite you to enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal at Enzo and Lucia Ristorante. We use only fresh ingredients in our classic Italian dishes and cherished family recipes. Homemade Italian gourmet cappellacci stuffed with seasonal ingredients is the specialty at our Long Grove restaurant housed in a former and historic Victorian-style home erected in 1876.

Our outdoor patio gives dining “all’aperto” a whole new meaning, bordered by colorful flowers and foliage, the soothing sound of a fountain, and relaxing background music. Live music on the weekends.

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RONALD

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

A bit pricy but absolutely worth the cost. Sizeable positions and the food just tastes great. Fabulous service not over powering. Lemon drop martini one is nor e ought two is too mamy

Mart Anthony's

4.8

4.8 (1626)

$30 and under

Italian

West Loop

About the restaurant

A third generation, old-school Italian restaurant serving classic family recipes like Braciole, Stuffed Artichoke, Tortellini Romano and more. A hidden gem of Chicago, but once you know... you know.

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Lucy

Dined 7 days ago

Loved everything. Food and service are excellent here. It's well worth the drive!

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4.9

4.9 (2170)

$30 and under

Italian

Little Italy / University Village

About the restaurant

Tuscany on Taylor is the original Tuscany restaurant opened in 1990 in the heart of Little Italy. A comfortable trattoria, Tuscany serves Northern Italian favorites including: homemade pastas, pizzas from our wood-burning ovens, signature Italian chicken dishes, grilled veal and other authentic dishes. Private party space available.

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GREGORYvip

Dined 6 days ago

One of the finest Italian restaurants in the city!

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4.8

4.8 (99)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Town

About the restaurant

Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.

Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight.

Parties of 7 or more must contact Reservations@elinaschicago.com to book. Parties of this size are required to participate in a $75 per person family style prix fixe menu, drinks are charged based on consumption and a 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee.

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Jessicavip

Dined 2 days ago

Came here for my birthday and had a fantastic meal!! Can’t wait to go back! Only disappointment was there was no dessert I could eat. I have a peanut allergy and both desserts on the menu contained nuts.

Piacere Mio

4.8

4.8 (274)

$30 and under

Italian

Forest Park

About the restaurant

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 11 AM TO 4 PM

Modern Italian Restaurant with House Made Pasta, Risotto, Seafood, Meat and House Made Desserts by
Chef J. Marquez
Casual Dining with a Relaxed atmosphere.

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Sandra

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service. Great wine selections

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Experience

Cocktail Tuesday. 50% off on Cocktails.

Experience

Dessert Wednesday. Free Dessert on us per Table

Experience

Wine Monday. 50% off on any bottle of Wine!

Il Sogno

4.8

4.8 (1729)

$30 and under

Italian

Wheaton

About the restaurant

OUR GOAL IS NOT ONLY TO HAVE REPEATING CUSTOMERS BUT TO HAVE YOU AS PART OF OUR FRIENDS/FAMILY.

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Jennifer

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food & service. A nice, warm atmosphere. Loved the rooftop!

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Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (1214)

$30 and under

Italian

Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

For outstanding Italian cuisine, look no further than Palermo's 95th. This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone, the family tradition still continues thru their sons, Anthony and William. Sherman Kaplen of WBBM radio says, "Palermo's 95th is a true diamond among the southwest side Italian restaurants!" The grilled shrimp and calamari and the 8-finger cavetelli are outstanding. Plus check out their extensive wine and martini list. Featured on WTTW Check Please!

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Barb

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Palermo’s 95th has outstanding Italian food and delicious pizza. Their signature Palermo’s Cosmo is the best!

Villa Verone

4.8

4.8 (2388)

$30 and under

Italian

Geneva

About the restaurant

For a taste of old Italy, head to Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano, housed in an 1849 historic stone home in downtown Geneva. For over 27 years, Villa Verone has embraced the values of authentic southern Italian cooking and an Italian family. Come and enjoy a delicious meal, great atmosphere and fabulous service. Celebrate your next special event with us. Private rooms available.

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Diane

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

This is our go-to restaurant. Always a pleasant experience! The servers are charming; the food is delicious. Most highly recommended.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

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