2025 Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago Area
Authentic Italian Food in Chicago
Whether you're craving a simple plate of spaghetti and meatballs, or an osso buco that melts in your mouth, here are GAYOT's choices for the Best Restaurants for Italian Cuisine in Chicago, presented in alphabetical order. Mangia!SUGGESTED READING:
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Acanto
The Gage’s sister restaurant serves contemporary Italian across from Millennium Park on Michigan Avenue. See More
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Anteprima
Regulars flock to this charming Italian trattoria in Andersonville for homemade pastas and rustic seasonal dishes. See More
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Bar Roma
Old-world Italian marries old-world Chicago in this rustic, industrial-inspired eatery in the heart of Andersonville. See More
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Coco Pazzo
Coco Pazzo remains a River North mainstay with a classic Italian menu. See More
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In the Financial District, this JW Marriott Chicago restaurant offers seasonally driven Italian cuisine. See More
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Formento's
House-made pasta and Italian-American comfort food with an elegant contemporary spin in the West Loop. See More
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Contemporary Italian neighborhood spot for those who like to share plates. See More
A pasta-focused Italian restaurant by Lettuce Entertain You in River North. See More
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Super-busy Italian restaurant where the servings are generous and the volume deafening. See More
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Monteverde
Surprisingly soulful Italian, including the freshest pasta in town, from a “Top Chef” alum. See More
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