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il Porcellino, Chicago, IL

il Porcellino

4.7
4.7
3437 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy. To help offset restrictions on our business resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, a 3% surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 90 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Wine Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 595-0800

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Jose Aguilar

  • Catering

    Contact ilporcellinoparties@leye.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.

  • Private party facilities

    il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs.

  • Private party contact

    Jeri & Katelyn: (312) 595-0800

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Cross street

    Clark St.

  • Parking details

    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.

  • Public transit

    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Anthony

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The service was pretty bad. My dad’s food came undercooked and we almost finished our food before it arrived. They did try to make it up, but this place has been slipping. First the menu, now this
  2. KatieL

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food and service was good. Enjoyed the garlic bead and tiramisu the most.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! Service was fantastic! Would be coming back to host venue meetings
  4. mangezbien

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Not going back. Service was nonexistent. The pasta special was overpriced and uninspiring. Hadn't been here in a while but remembered it as being good and the menu looked good. Things started out well when our server took our drink and food orders. The wine by the glass wasn't great and there was no opportunity to express our dissatisfaction and get different options. The wait for the apps wasn't too long, but then our server completely disappeared. We couldn't get him or anyone else to ask about where our food was. After probably an hour and asking one of the bussers to check for us (still no servers to be found), we got our pasta specials. Pretty ordinary and with just a few shrimp and calamari, supposedly the main ingredients in the sauce. Any parmesan for that? Another wait to try to track someone down only to get a shaker with cheese in it like a pizzeria. Then another long wait for the check. Finally we got another server to run our card so we could leave. The best example I've seen in a long time that places don't run themselves. No reason to ever return.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and cocktails! Had the lasagna and chicken parm.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Reservation was at 8:45 and we didn’t get seated until 9, and our food didn’t come until 11. We were starving by the time the food finally came. They told us an hour after we ordered that they were out of what we ordered. I would go back, but I wouldn’t go too hungry due to the overall wait time.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a little bit of a wait which is to be expected with popular places but the staff made up for it by comping our drinks and a dessert which was so good! The food is reasonably priced and very delicious!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The baked ravioli with crispy prosciutto and the artichoke hearts were the best I’ve had in Chicago!
  9. THOMASL

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a birthday tonight, and, as always at il Porcellino, we had a splendid experience!
  10. SophiaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great stop! Wine and food were delicious! Loved the ambience!!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good!
  12. alexism

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Used to be one of our favorite restaurants. Loved both the Casio e Pepe and the semi-Fred’s dessert. Both have been eliminated from the menu since re-opening. Burrata lasagne also a fav but it was not very fresh tasting this time. Pappardelle Ragu was just okay-the pasta was very rubbery. Mushroom appetizer was served cold. Service and atmosphere was great. Disappointing visit.
  13. StevefromOrlando

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time going to this restaurant, we saw a friendly manager at the door we met earlier working at Ramen-San during lunch. They seated us quickly and our server Tadar was new (7-months), but was attentive and professional. We shared the regular Green Chop salad, it was plenty for the two of us. The wife had the evening special, Seafood Diablo pasta and I had their Baked Burrata Lasagna both were excellent dishes, more than enough food. With a bottle of Cabernet Savignon, Matthew Fritz, a little pricey $18.50 bottle for $56
  14. FamilyDinner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Overall - great late dinner! The place is small so be ready to wait for your table. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was not the best, however the parms made up for it! Great ambiance but it is a bit noisy. Overall - we’d give it 4 of 5 stars.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and staff!
  16. kims

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fabulous...........................returning............
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful dinner here with a family group of 6. Dining room has a terrific, very classic atmosphere that makes it feel like you’ve been transported 50 years in the past. Everyone loved all of their food. Grilled calamari and burrata appetizers were both delicious. Also loved both of their raviolis and the chicken parm. The dessert options were a bit underwhelming. Service was attentive and friendly. Highly recommended for a very traditional Italian experience!
  18. Visitor

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, will be back soon. Lasagna is amazing!
  19. graz

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Like everything on menu. I use to like the way they did Artichokes. The new way is good but the old way was the best in the city
  20. MarkK

    Chicago

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience here. Food is outstanding, great ambiance and the service is spot on. Definitely like going to this neighborhood spot.
  21. VictorA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, come of our pasta seemed hard and some chicken as well. Other than that it was good. The price for the quality seemed a little high. Thanks
  22. EduardB

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Nice ambiance, great staff. Food was not great though. Pasta seafood lacked spices and was somewhat dull
  23. GeorgeP

    Columbus

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Caprese Salad and Chicken Parm. My wife lo ed the Lasagna.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought some friends from out of town and they loved everything! You are definitely getting quality food at a reasonable price, especially when you eat family style! Delicious food and great service.
  25. TDCinc

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were sat at 7:00 for a 6:45 reservation which was fine. The place was packed and from what I could deduce it was full of tourists. It was so loud that you couldn’t hear the person next to you and that was probably because the music was so loud. The tables are on top if each other almost to the point that you can’t pull out the chair to sit without asking the person next to you to move in. I’ve never seen anything like it except maybe in Paris. Needless to say we were seated next to a table full of toddlers who were not staying seated. The parents weren’t bothered by the behavior so the kids were underfoot of the servers. It was disorganized chaos at best. We didn’t even wait for a server. The four of us got up and left. I’d never go back.
  26. SamanthaS

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lasagne was excellent and garlic bread tasty. The vibe is relaxed and great for families or larger parties.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything we had was wonderful except for the chicken piccata. The chicken was chewy and I could not eat it. But everything else was fantastic! Lasagna, artichoke piccata and cheese bread were outstanding.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an issue to start with our reservation, but the staff was so accommodating afterwards. Each member of staff we worked with apologized to us & they comped our appetizer & dessert.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambiance. The lasagna and calamari are awesome.
  30. BarbS

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic fast service. I loved this place! Garlic bread, brussel sprouts, lasagna and chicken piccata. Delicious. Everyone super friendly!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    The ambience of this restaurant is lovely, unfortunately, everything else was sub part. The pasta wasn't fresh, the cheese bread was something I'd expect from Pizza Hut, and the tirimisu was inedible. There was no freshly created parmesan. Instead, we were given dry cheese in a smaller jar (again, think Pizza Hut). I would never go back. Simply awful.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and Music was great
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Great drinks (4 different versions of Negronis! among others) all the classic dishes done very well and really nice lively bistro ambiance. Service was perfect- attentive but not in your face asking how everything is every 3 minutes. Definitely going back.
  34. BrandonG

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely experience highly recommend
  35. Nini

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food in a comfy environment. Would highly recommend for wonderful Italian food. Our faves: the whole loaf garlic bread and the chicken piccata.
  36. ChrisJ

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner with excellent service!!! Outstanding server and bar staff!
  37. JUDYKAYE

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lasagna was the best I’ve ever had— and the tallest!
  38. MalikT

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. Recommend to try by a local no regrets.
  39. Mimi

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service
  40. ErikV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food,excellent service the only thing is your entree doesn’t come with bread!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from il Porcellino using the Order Online button. il Porcellino also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 595-0800.

il Porcellino is rated 4.7 stars by 3437 OpenTable diners.

il Porcellino does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 90 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for il Porcellino

59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Clark St.

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Wine Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.

  • Public transit

    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jose Aguilar

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (312) 595-0800

  • Catering

    Contact ilporcellinoparties@leye.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.

  • Private party facilities

    il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs.

  • Private party contact

    Jeri & Katelyn: (312) 595-0800

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