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Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago

Handmade pasta, red sauce favorites, and modern Italian dining across the city.

Chicago’s Italian dining scene blends tradition, innovation, and warm hospitality.

Chicago’s Italian Dining Tradition

Chicago’s Italian restaurants are among the city’s most beloved dining institutions — from classic red-sauce spots to upscale modern Italian kitchens crafting handmade pastas, impeccably sourced ingredients, and vibrant regional flavors. Whether you’re planning a cozy date night, a celebratory dinner, or a comforting bowl of cacio e pepe, this guide highlights the top Italian restaurants in Chicago for 2025.

Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago

Monteverde (West Loop)

Etta (Bucktown / River North)

Etta (Bucktown / River North)

Chef Sarah Grueneberg’s celebrated Italian restaurant known for handmade pastas, vibrant flavors, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Etta (Bucktown / River North)

Etta (Bucktown / River North)

Etta (Bucktown / River North)

A warm neighborhood favorite offering wood-fired dishes, seasonal pastas, and Italian-inspired comfort.

Piccolo Sogno (River West)

Etta (Bucktown / River North)

Piccolo Sogno (River West)

Romantic Italian spot with a beautiful patio, refined pastas, and rustic regional dishes.

RPM Italian (River North)

Gibsons Italia (West Loop)

Piccolo Sogno (River West)

Modern and polished, offering house-made pastas, elegant seafood, and signature Italian classics.

Topo Gigio (Old Town)

Gibsons Italia (West Loop)

Gibsons Italia (West Loop)

A longtime classic known for generous plates, old-school charm, and cozy red-sauce vibes.

Gibsons Italia (West Loop)

Gibsons Italia (West Loop)

Gibsons Italia (West Loop)

A luxury Italian steakhouse offering handmade pasta, seafood, and skyline riverfront views.

Riccardo Enoteca (Lincoln Park)

Riccardo Enoteca (Lincoln Park)

Riccardo Enoteca (Lincoln Park)

Cozy trattoria featuring fresh pastas, antipasti, and an intimate neighborhood atmosphere.

Tortello (Wicker Park)

Riccardo Enoteca (Lincoln Park)

Riccardo Enoteca (Lincoln Park)

Freshly made pasta crafted before your eyes, known for its burrata-filled tortelli and house specialties.

Osteria Langhe (Logan Square)

Riccardo Enoteca (Lincoln Park)

Sapori Trattoria (Lincoln Park)

Piedmont-focused restaurant offering delicate tajarin, braised meats, and elevated Northern Italian cuisine.

Sapori Trattoria (Lincoln Park)

Sapori Trattoria (Lincoln Park)

Sapori Trattoria (Lincoln Park)

Comforting, generous red-sauce dishes loved for date nights and family-style portions.

Viaggio (West Loop / West Town)

Sapori Trattoria (Lincoln Park)

Viaggio (West Loop / West Town)

Robust Italian-American comfort food with standout pastas and sauces.

Il Porcellino (River North)

Sapori Trattoria (Lincoln Park)

Viaggio (West Loop / West Town)

A cozy trattoria serving hearty pastas, garlic bread, and warm, nostalgic energy.

Best Italian by Neighborhood

West Loop / Fulton Market

West Loop / Fulton Market

West Loop / Fulton Market

Monteverde|Gibsons Italia|Viaggio

River North

West Loop / Fulton Market

West Loop / Fulton Market

RPM Italian|Il Porcellino|Ciccio Mio

River West

West Loop / Fulton Market

River West

Piccolo Sogno|La Scarola

Old Town

Lincoln Park

River West

Topo Gigio

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Riccardo Enoteca|Sapori Trattoria

Wicker Park

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Tortello

Logan Square

Logan Square

Logan Square

Osteria Langhe

Gold Coast

Logan Square

Logan Square

Nico Osteria

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