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Bacchanalia - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Bacchanalia - Chicago

4.5
4.5
485 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
2413 S. Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Just minutes away from downtown Chicago, experience authentic Italian Cuisine. This family owned and operated restaurant has been in business for over 31 years;the Pieri Family from Pisa, Italy has brought all their delectable recipes here to Chicago from their hometown. This restaurant is well known for generous portions and great quality at reasonable prices. All entrees are prepared fresh to order, so a customization to your order is happily accommodated.

The restaurant is recognized by many Chicago food critics and it has also been chosen by Zagat's as being one of the 1000 Top Italian restaurants in our country. We are a small hidden gem in this great big city. The restaurant atmosphere is cozy and quaint and the service is friendly and accommodating. Come let us feed you.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday- Thursday: 11:00AM - 3:30PM Friday: 11:00AM - 4:00PM Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:30PM - 9:30PM Friday & Saturday: 4:00PM - 10:30PM Sunday: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Maria Genchi & Luigi Amaya
  • Catering
    We offer catering for almost any occasion, we have packages available, or entrees are also available by the tray. You can also customize your own package. Delivery is available. Visit out website at bacchanaliainchicago.com or call us at 773-254-6555 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private parties Saturday and Sunday afternoons in addition to Monday-Thursday evenings, pending the party is of forty people or more. Smaller parties available anytime. Packages starting at $13.95
  • Neighborhood
    Lower West Side
  • Cross street
    W 24th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is Available-Valet Parking Available at Dinner $10
  • Public transit
    CTA bus service has a Western Avenue stop at 24th Street is one block from restaurant. Also a CTA Blue Island Avenue bus at Oakley is one and a half blocks away. The CTA Pink Line El-Train exits on Western and 21st Street about 7 blocks from restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    We do not have live music, however we do have a variety of Italian songs playing in our establishment.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 485 people are saying

Bacchanalia - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseModerate

485 Reviews
  1. Fitz

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took my mom out for dinner and it was an amazing night. Thanks to the staff we had a great time!!!

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  2. FrancescaD

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The baked clams are amazing! One of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago!

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  3. Jilly VIP

    Chicago26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our night was very very nice. We had good service and wish they bar area was a lil bigger. We would have stayed for drinks! Will be back again!

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  4. Looper69

    Chicago39 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Pedestrian Italian. The white fish and salmon were excellent, the portions are big, and the price is right. But there's just something lacking from the true Italian cooking we expected.

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  5. FrancescaD

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perhaps the best Italian in all of Chicago. No frills, but the food is full of thrills.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    very low quality of food

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  7. SandraB

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Janet was our server and was just a delight. The food was amazing!! We sat at the bar after dinner for a night cap. Can't wait to go back there again.

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  8. janeth

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional as always we always have wonderful service. My lasagna couldn’t have been better.

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  9. PaulK VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A quaint atmosphere with exceptional food! Everything was remarkable. The baked clams were delicious, pasta dishes were wonderfully rich. This is a really authentic Italian eatery everyone's food was beyond excellent! You will not be disappointed.

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  10. BillR

    Italy4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice. The food was delicious. Service was very good. And A glass of wine, was a real glass of wine. Thank you we will be back soon with our friends.

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FAQs

Bacchanalia - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 254-6555.

Bacchanalia - Chicago is rated 4.5 stars by 485 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bacchanalia - Chicago

2413 S. Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W 24th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lower West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday- Thursday: 11:00AM - 3:30PM Friday: 11:00AM - 4:00PM Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:30PM - 9:30PM Friday & Saturday: 4:00PM - 10:30PM Sunday: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is Available-Valet Parking Available at Dinner $10
  • Public transit
    CTA bus service has a Western Avenue stop at 24th Street is one block from restaurant. Also a CTA Blue Island Avenue bus at Oakley is one and a half blocks away. The CTA Pink Line El-Train exits on Western and 21st Street about 7 blocks from restaurant.
  • Executive chef
    Maria Genchi & Luigi Amaya
  • Entertainment
    We do not have live music, however we do have a variety of Italian songs playing in our establishment.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer catering for almost any occasion, we have packages available, or entrees are also available by the tray. You can also customize your own package. Delivery is available. Visit out website at bacchanaliainchicago.com or call us at 773-254-6555 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private parties Saturday and Sunday afternoons in addition to Monday-Thursday evenings, pending the party is of forty people or more. Smaller parties available anytime. Packages starting at $13.95
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