Best Italian Restaurants in North Center

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1. Turquoise

4.7

Exceptional(1195)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Roscoe Village

Booked 14 times today

Turquoise is a remarkable restaurant located in Chicago, offering delightful Mediterranean cuisine. Renowned for its good value and large shareable plates, Turquoise has received rave reviews for its diverse menu that offers more than typical Mediterranean options. Customers commend the restaurant for its excellent service, with waitstaff providing apt food suggestions. The restaurant's food is often referred to as "good, clean food" with "Mediterranean flavors", and is praised for its sizeable portions. Many customers highlighted the lamb dishes, particularly the lamb shank, as the best they've ever eaten. From its flavorful vegetarian dishes to the quality Turkish cuisine, Turquoise is deemed as a gem of a neighborhood spot that never fails to satisfy the palate.

2. Daisies Chicago

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4.7

Exceptional(60)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 98 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

3. Lost Never Found

4.5

Awesome(497)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wrigleyville

Booked 47 times today

Lost Never Found is a quintessential American restaurant, praised for its vibrant atmosphere and remarkable food. Visitors recommend it for any meal, from an energizing breakfast shared among friends, to a delightful night out. The reviews highlight the varied and exceptionally prepared menu, with a special mention for the breakfast pizza, chicken and waffles, and Belgian waffles. It also gained fame for its drag show brunch, setting it apart as a distinct dining experience. The excellent customer service is another key feature, with servers described as attentive, patient, and fast. With its delicious food, stellar service, and exciting ambiance, Lost Never Found offers a genuine taste of American cuisine.

4. Due Lire

4.8

Exceptional(1077)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lincoln Square

Booked 22 times today

Famed as a neighborhood gem in Chicago, Due Lire delivers an authentic and exceptional Italian culinary experience. The acclaim of the restaurant is echoed in numerous customer reviews, with one patron stating it as "one of the most authentic and delicious Italian restaurants in Chicago." Operated by a native Neapolitan, Due Lire serves consistently delicious Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, local setting with a charming patio area, as per the patrons' notes. From antipasto starters to delightful desserts such as cannoli or pistachio cake, the establishment garners praise for its remarkable menu and attentive service. Notably appreciated is the beet salad, spaghetti with veal meatballs, and branzino. With a selection of great wines and mixed drinks, Due Lire truly encapsulates the spirit of Italian dining.

5. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3114)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 182 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.

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6. Lou Malnati's - Lincoln Square

4.5

Awesome(8)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Center

Booked 10 times today

Located at 4340 North Lincoln Avenue, on the border of Lincoln Square and North Center, our Lou Malnati’s Lincoln Square restaurant serves irresistible deep dish pizza. The space has a great indoor/outdoor feel with a living wall and retractable floor to ceiling windows that can be opened in the warmer months. This family-friendly location offers dine-in, delivery to the nearby neighborhoods of Ravenswood, Andersonville and Uptown, plus carryout and catering. We know that it’s one of the best pizza restaurants in Lincoln Square!

7. Piazza Bella

4.7

Exceptional(562)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Roscoe Village

Booked 13 times today

Piazza Bella is highly lauded for its authentic Italian cuisine, offering a delightful culinary experience to the patrons. According to visitors' reviews, it is recognized for its exceptional service, and the food is consistently praised as "delicious", with one customer stating Piazza Bella is "the only place for Italian dining". The restaurant offers a charming ambiance, with the option to dine outside, making it a preferred destination for a nice date night or dining with friends. Patrons seem particularly fond of their "high quality pizza, pasta", as well as their "amazing" and "reasonably priced" wine selection. While the pizza may not have hit the mark for one couple, the majority of diners commend the food for its authenticity and quality, promising to return for more Italian treats.

8. Mano a Mano

4.7

Exceptional(48)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 29 times today

Mano a Mano is a pasta and wine joint that celebrates classic preparations of traditional recipes. With a wine program focused on 100% Italian grapes that are comforting and familiar. The space is designed to create a cozy enriched environment with deep booths that you can tuck away, warm lighting and walnut paneling with retro lighting.Parking Tip: We offer MVP valet services Monday-Sunday! Sacramento, Kedzie Boulevard Pay to park parking lot along Linden Avenue Parking lot located behind Target Eat & Be Well!

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9. Bordeaux Lounge by Turquoise

4.6

Exceptional(78)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Roscoe Village

Booked 2 times today

Bordeaux Lounge by Turquoise offers unique French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist that stands out in its neighborhood. Even though the restaurant's menu is not strictly French, patrons appreciate the flavorful dishes, generous portions, and the excellent selection of wines. Some reviews even highlighted the speciality dishes such as the Adana kebab and the Beet Quinoa Salad and Mucver (Beignets). Additionally, the warm ambiance and live music greatly contributed to a wonderful dining experience. Bordeaux Lounge by Turquoise seems to be a preferred spot for its impeccable service, and patrons often express a desire to return. One reviewer even called it a "hidden gem".

10. Mia Francesca

4.6

Exceptional(2523)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 38 times today

Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.

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