Italian Lover's Guide

Updated: January 12, 2007

From authentic Italian restaurants and delis to gourmet markets and gelato shops, discover the best Italian spots in Chicago.

On this page:Totally Italian, More Italian Favorites.

Totally Italian

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Rosebud
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    1500 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

    Little Italy legend serves up hearty Italian specialties in a cozy, comfortable setting.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Italian Village
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    71 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    Low-lit and intimate, this Old-World Italian eatery mimics a quaint village.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Trattoria No. 10
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    10 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602 (map)

    Contemporary Italian specialties in a rustic setting attract theatergoers and Loop workers.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fiore's Deli
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    2258 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60612 (map)

    Serving made-to-order sandwiches and family-sized Italian favorites at the deli or to go since 1974.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Paul's Pizza
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    3044 Wolf Rd, Westchester, IL 60154 (map)

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Home Run Inn
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    4254 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623 (map)

    Some of the best pizza in town is served up at this low-key South Side hangout.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Club Lago
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    331 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Nostalgic, family-owned Italian joint serves a great plate of pasta and a mean meatball sandwich.

More Italian Favorites

  1. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended La Scarola
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    721 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Craving Mom's Italian cooking? Second best just might be this River West storefront.

  2. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Volare
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    201 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)