Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated June 05, 2025

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RoccoVino's - Elk Grove Village

5.0

5 (140)

$30 and under

Italian

Elk Grove Village

About the restaurant

RoccoVino’s is Traditional Italian with a Twist – featuring creative pasta specialties, fresh seafood, veal & chops, unique chef specials and pizza. Our menu has been created to combine your favorite Italian dishes with family recipes and new exciting options. Each dish is carefully created for each diner to ensure the best family experience.

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AlanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always excellent!! They had a sausage/egg drop soup that was amazing! Could eat a whole bowl of it easily. I had the Whitefish Italiano and loved it. Came with sauted spinach with some garlic, and rice. Excellent. Will order again. My wife had spaghetti and meatballs. She loved it, particularly the meatballs. Service was great and the cocktails were excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant!!

Frankie's Since 1988

4.9

4.9 (3947)

$30 and under

Italian

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. Our Tinley Park location was renovated AND re-branded in May of 2023. We created a new MODERN CHIC vibe...The new name "Frankie's Since 1988" as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago.

No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new concept more energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails & mocktails along with the same homemade pastas and signature dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others that have been loved throughout the years from Frankie's. We also added authentic southern Italian style pizzas from our Marra Forni oven in the dining room.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 16 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

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DonnaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was outstanding, drinks, appetizers, and our meal. Yum!!

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Rosario's Pizzeria and Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (166)

$30 and under

Italian

Roselle

About the restaurant

The Bucaro family has been proudly serving the Roselle, Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Medinah, Hoffman Estates, Itasca and Bloomingdale communities since 1976. Rosarios offers a variety of authentic Italian cuisine including pizza, pasta specialties, chicken entrees, veal, steaks and chops, seafood dishes, weekly chef specials and much more. Happy hour is available at the bar for select hours of the week, live entertainment two nights out of the month, and A&E Gaming slot machines are available for individuals 21 and up.

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CHARLESVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food Great service. As always. Our go to place for Italian. Great neighborhood place!

Cucina Capri

4.9

4.9 (29)

$30 and under

Italian

Lemont

About the restaurant

At Capri, we pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients to create classic dishes that bring the essence of Italy to your table. Whether you're here for a casual meal with family, a special celebration, or simply to enjoy a delicious meal, we strive to make every visit memorable. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience filled with great food, fine wine, and genuine hospitality.

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richard

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Such amazing food and service. What a hidden gem. it’s a very small location but the owner and the amazing food make it feel grand. 100% coming back

Gamba Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (1226)

$31 to $50

Italian

Merrillville, IN

About the restaurant

The former owners of the Venezia Bar & Grill and Café Venezia, Benito and Hilda Gamba, have combined their efforts into the Gamba Ristorante. Located in Merrillville, this restaurant is housed in an architectural masterpiece, which is hard to miss with its circular design and copper roof. Modeled after upscale restaurants in exotic European locations, the menu offers classic Italian cuisine. The wine room boasts storage space for 1,000 bottles. A banquet hall holds up to 175 people and looks out onto an open courtyard.

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BeatriceVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great food , Great service, and always a great experience

Sal and Tony's Italian

4.8

4.8 (13)

$30 and under

Italian

Buffalo Grove

About the restaurant

Conveniently located on the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, Sal & Tony’s offers a casual dining atmosphere for families featuring delicious Italian and American food and a full-service bar with flat screens and an extended patio for Golfers. For parties of 6 pr more, or if you are unable to find a reservation online, please call us at 847-243-4142 and we will try our best to accommodate your party.

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CarolVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

We dined Saturday evening early 6:15 reservations in case of rush Fathers Day weekend. My entree was Rigatoni Barrata with sausage and spinach prepared perfectly. My husband had the Pork Chops Sicilliano which was also delicious. Generous size portions always to take home. Very friendly & attentive was our server Justyna who has taken care of us before. We will see you again soon! Thank you! I

Tocco

4.8

4.8 (377)

$30 and under

Italian

Winnetka

About the restaurant

Good Food, Good Wine, Good Shoes, Makes Life Better.

Born in Naples, Italy and raised in Milan, Bruno Abate was inspired at an early age by his parents for his passion for food and fashion. Bruno opened his first company in Milan, selling fish and caviar to high-end restaurants. His extensive travels around the world helped him appreciate fine food and design and eventually led him to Chicago in 1999, where he combined his passions. In Chicago, Bruno brought together his vision to marry authentic Italian cuisine with a modern design when he opened his first restaurant Follia, in the meatpacking district and currently, Tocco in Winnetka.

The concept was simple, make authentic Italian Cuisine with the finest ingredients and give diners an experience like they were in Italy.

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Effie

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous food and service and Ambience! Highly recommend!

Osteria Ottimo

4.9

4.9 (2774)

$30 and under

Italian

Orland Park

About the restaurant

You’ve never tasted Italian food like this before. Pasta made by hand every morning; fruits and vegetables sourced from a local farmer - just for us; fresh fish flown in daily and our meats aged to mouth-watering perfection. We have taken old school Italian and added a modern twist.

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Mary JoVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful as always, from the moment we entered! Great ambiance, service and food.

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4.8

4.8 (2518)

$30 and under

Italian

Geneva

About the restaurant

For a taste of old Italy, head to Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano, housed in an 1849 historic stone home in downtown Geneva. For over 27 years, Villa Verone has embraced the values of authentic southern Italian cooking and an Italian family. Come and enjoy a delicious meal, great atmosphere and fabulous service. Celebrate your next special event with us. Private rooms available.

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Dave

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Have dined here numerous times throughout the year and we keep going back because it is consistently excellent food. Service is also excellent. Very attentive waiters and servers. With hot and humid weather, our water glasses we always kept full with ice water.

SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza Company - Wauconda

4.9

4.9 (509)

$30 and under

Italian

Barrington

About the restaurant

SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza is a hidden gem in Wauconda, offering a unique dining experience with delicious food in a casual-chic setting. The low-lit ambiance is perfect for a relaxed meal. What sets SLYCE apart? They use anthracite coal to heat their ovens, resulting in pizzas with a distinct flavor and perfectly charred crust. Their commitment to quality means they use fresh, seasonal ingredients and high-quality meats and cheeses. The diverse menu includes not only pizzas but also small plates, salads, wings, and sandwiches. Their extensive drink selection features curated wines, beers, and cocktails to suit every taste. Don’t forget to indulge in their gelato bar to finish your meal on a sweet note. SLYCE is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly and women-owned, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere at SLYCE, where great food and good company come together.

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Sue

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Great food and service! Our waiter Mason was very attentive. Our group of five were very pleased with the pizzas #6 and #13.

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