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- OTOpenTable DinervipDetroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAbsolutely love this place! The food and the service are always spectacular.More infoPeanut Park TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy / University Village•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis place is amazing. The food is delicious! The service was amazing from the start. Greatly recommend this place for any occasion or just cause you want a delicious Italian mealMore infoThe RosebudPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy / University Village•4.8
- TTangerinevipJacksonville / Northeast Florida •12 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur waiter was fantastic! He really brightened up the night. Made wonderful recommendations and wasn’t afraid to tell us even what he didn’t like :) love the honesty and friendliness. The pistachio spread was heavenly! Garlic and avocado hummus perfect. And the shrimp was so tasteful. Cocktails were great. Loved the romantic ambiance. Pricey, but everything was perfect! Will come back when in Chicago again.More infoAba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023The holiday decor was outstanding, the server was energetic, friendly and efficient. The food was historic Walnut Room fare. The extra touch of a fairy princess assisting my grandchild with a special wish made the experience even more memorable.More infoThe Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop•4.5
- BCBridgetCChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 5, 2022Always love coming here since I was a kid. The food is excellent and authentic.More infoPompei - TaylorPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy / University Village•4.1
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By 1927, Italians in Chicago owned more than 250 restaurants. Their innovations -- such as deep-dish pizza and mass-produced gyros -- still influence the Little Italy dining scene today. There are at least three theories about who invented the iconic Italian beef sandwich. Or course, you won't care who originated it when you’re sinking your teeth into one that’s dripping with hot gravy. Don’t even think of leaving town without savoring the intense flavor of a dry-aged rib eye. Order traditional Chicken Vesuvio for a pleasing pop of garlic, and if you’ve always wanted to cry, "Opa!" in a crowded restaurant, ask for saganaki cheese flambeed tableside. Do you still have room for dessert? Try a local brownie. The original was invented right here by Bertha Palmer, who whipped up the first batch for the Chicago World's Fair in 1893.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Little Italy Chicago is Davanti Enoteca - Taylor Street
The best vegetarian restaurants in Little Italy Chicago are Tuscany on Taylor, Peanut Park Trattoria and Il Vicinato Ristorante
The restaurants with the best service in Little Italy Chicago are Davanti Enoteca - Taylor Street, Tuscany on Taylor and Peanut Park Trattoria
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Little Italy Chicago are Davanti Enoteca - Taylor Street, Peanut Park Trattoria and Chez Joel