(312) 829-1990

1014 W Taylor St (Morgan Street)
Chicago, IL 60607 41.8696 -87.6516

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Neighborhoods: University Village / Little Italy, West Side

STEFANIRESTAURANT.COM

Hours:

Mon-Thu 11am-10pm

Fri 11am-11pm

Sat 5pm-11pm

Sun 4pm-9pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Hidden Find, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Italian

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Tuscany

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The large, brightly lit dining room with green-and-white checkerboard tableclothed tables gives way to an open kitchen where diners can see meals being prepared. Shelves adorned with tomato cans, boxes of dried pasta and hanging copper pans give the room a homey feel, while one wall is dedicated to an Italian street scene mural. Chef Vitorio Moreno aims for an authentic Northern Italian menu. Pasta fagiole soup is nicely balanced with a bountiful helping of vegetables and beans. Wood-grilled pizzas have a satisfying crunch. The pear and parmesan ravioli in a pine nut and mascarpone cheese…

Editor's Tips

Parking:
available for $6 at dinner and $4 for lunch.
Where to Sit:
Sit by the airy windows along Taylor in the summer.
Private Room:
A separate room can be booked for parties.
Parking:
Valet is available for $6 at dinner and $4 for lunch.
Where to Sit:
Snag a table by the airy windows along Taylor in the summer for prime people-watching.
ambiance
90.0% positive
  1. “The restaurant is set up with an authentic italy atmosphere- the waiters are all”
  2. “The bill might get a little high for two on a romantic evening but the flavors, smells and service all make it worth it.”
  3. “was here this past Friday on a date, and while the overall ambience was nice - the "happy hour" crew was in full force (at 9 pm!)”
  4. “we had a lot of fun and the food was great.”
  5. “If you want to experience wonderful Italian food and be waited on by fun yet very professional servers that know their food then this is your place.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “That is my only complaint, other than that - the food was wonderful, and the portions are huge!”
  2. “We loved the food and that we could sit ourside.”
  3. “Good food, smelled like it afterward”
  4. “If you want to experience wonderful Italian food and be waited on by fun yet very professional servers that know their food then this is your place.”
  5. “Amazing food!”
  6. “If you enjoy fresh pasta, and authentic italian cooking this is the place for you.”
  7. “Tuscany on Taylor is by far one of the best resturants in the city, food is the best and very consistant.”
  8. “The food is excellent!”
  9. “Great italian food, good store too”
  10. “The food was excellent - try the pear ravioli it was amazing.”
  11. “If you love italian food- you definitely need to go here!”
  12. “have never had a bad meal and we try to go once a week.”
  13. “Amazing Italian food”
  14. “The restaurant is set up with an authentic italy atmosphere- the waiters are all”
  15. “we had a lot of fun and the food was great.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Great italian food, good store too”
  2. “It's a great place to go if you're a college student, and even if you're not, check it out.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The bill might get a little high for two on a romantic evening but the flavors, smells and service all make it worth it.”
  2. “The restaurant is set up with an authentic italy atmosphere- the waiters are all”
  3. “The staff at the front is great,Alex and Peter run the resturant with ease,the wait staff is friendly and attentive.”
  4. “If you want to experience wonderful Italian food and be waited on by fun yet very professional servers that know their food then this is your place.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “That is my only complaint, other than that - the food was wonderful, and the portions are huge!”
  2. “They serve huge portions and you'll leave the very full!”
  3. “The bill might get a little high for two on a romantic evening but the flavors, smells and service all make it worth it.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/01/10

Great food and better service

by horwitzzz at Citysearch

This is by far and away one of the best restaurants in the city. The food is always excellent. Their specials change daily, and never fail. We've ordered in and they always accommodate special requests. We've eaten there about once a month for the last 4 years and never had an issue. The service is always impeccable. Don't miss Tuscany on Taylor.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/30/10

Great Old World Italian

by staylor63 at Citysearch

We were strolling down Taylor st. and came across this gem of a restaurant. Waiters dressed in black and very knowledgeable. We had a light dinner of pizza, which was awesome....service was even better!

Overall an excellent little neighborhood place to get great food!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/26/09

Great italian food, good store too

by RockLover at Citysearch

Amazing food! They actually make all their pasta and sauce from scratch! They are incredible and they are really cheap!

THe best thing about the restaurant is the shop on your way out.. They actually jar and sell the sauce that the make. its amazing but you have to cook it yourself - haha!

Definetly worth seeing and experiencing

  • Pros: They sell their pasta and sauce to go
  • Cons: You have to cook it
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/27/08

Best Italian

by Permanent makeup at Citysearch

Tuscany on Taylor is by far one of the best resturants in the city, food is the best and very consistant. The staff at the front is great,Alex and Peter run the resturant with ease,the wait staff is friendly and attentive.What more can you ask for in a dining experience.Oh, the pricing is very fair. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!! chi town mo

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/10/07

Date Night Place

by nolachitown at Citysearch

I was here this past Friday on a date, and while the overall ambience was nice - the "happy hour" crew was in full force (at 9 pm!) and a lot of 30 somethings that live in the area were belligerent and obnoxious. That is my only complaint, other than that - the food was wonderful, and the portions are huge!! It's a great place to go if you're a college student, and even if you're not, check it out.

  • Pros: romantic, dimly lit, food portions are huge
  • Cons: loud drunk people, TVs at bar are distracting,

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