Italian Food in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of italian food in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Carmine's

Carmine's Great Terrace

Gold Coast

Classic Italian, giant plates

Eataly

Eataly

River North

Italian food emporium

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

River North • $$

Cozy Italian tavern

The Radicle

The Radicle Newcomer

Logan Square

midwestern ingredients, italian soul

Calo Ristorante

Calo Ristorante

Andersonville • $$

authentic italian & bbq ribs

Daisies

Daisies Great Terrace

Logan Square • $$

Handmade pasta & vegetables

UMMO

UMMO

River North

Italian cocktails & late-night dancing

La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago Newcomer

Portage Park • $$

fresh pasta & italian classics

Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk

Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk

Schaumburg

Roman pizza & wine pairings

Bar Roma

Bar Roma

Uptown

Roman meatballs & wood-fired pasta

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Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian

Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian

Lincoln Park

Modern red sauce joint

The Little Lark

The Little Lark Great Terrace

Avondale

Wood-fired pizza & patio vibes

void

void

Avondale

Playful red sauce reimagined

Mano a Mano

Mano a Mano

Logan Square • $$

Dog-friendly Italian trattoria

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Frequently asked questions

How are these italian food in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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