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il Carciofo, Chicago, IL

il Carciofo

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4.5
4.5
386 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 120 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
  • Location
    1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Enjoy a special Mother's Day Brunch at Il Carciofo in the Fulton Market, West Loop neighborhood of Chicago with a 3-course dining experience curated by Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase onsite. Check out the full menu here: https://bit.ly/ICMOTHERSDAY2025 **Please note that this experience will be limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price -- a 20% Service Charge and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the day of the event.**

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025 - Bar Seating

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Enjoy a special Mother's Day Brunch at Il Carciofo in the Fulton Market, West Loop neighborhood of Chicago with a 3-course dining experience curated by Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase onsite. Check out the full menu here: https://bit.ly/ICMOTHERSDAY2025 *Please note this is for seating at the bar counter.* **Please note that this experience will be limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price -- a 20% Service Charge and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the day of the event.**

  • Design Days Lunch

    $60.00 per person

    Apr 25, 2025 - Jun 10, 2025
    MillerKnoll is pleased to offer an exclusive luncheon experience for client hosting at Il Carciofo, located at 1045 Fulton Market, on Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10. Reservations may be made for parties of up to 10 guests and will feature a curated lunch menu along with a la carte beverage options. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note the following booking guidelines: This experience is reserved for MillerKnoll-hosted client groups only. To ensure availability for all teams, we kindly request one reservation per hosted group. The cost of the meal will be covered by the hosting team and should be expensed through standard T&E channels. Please reach out to designdaysrequests@millerknoll.com with any questions. We look forward to providing your clients with a memorable dining experience. An automatic 18% service charge will be added automatically to all checks. The reservation must be cancelled by Tuesday, June 3rd. If you cancel after this date MillerKnoll may assess a fee of $75 per person.

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What 386 people are saying

il Carciofo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Carciofo dazzles with its vibrant ambiance and standout dishes like "artichoke," "carbonara," and "pistachio gelato." Guests appreciate the "amazing service," and the open kitchen offers a dynamic dining experience. While some dishes need fine-tuning, the restaurant's charm and flavorful menu make it a must-try destination.

386 Reviews

  1. Patricia VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was very good and his recommendations for food and wine were top notch. We all enjoyed the food and the pastas were amazing.

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  2. Nori VIP

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joe and his team are incredible from service to amazing food and fun atmosphere! You are missing out if you are not dining here.

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  3. Brandi VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Food was delicious. Would recommend.

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  4. Mary

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fabulous, especially the fried artichokes

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  5. John

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal!!! The surcharge is Mickey Mouse stuff - STOP it!!

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  6. Camilo VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    You’ll have a fine time here, but it will not blow your mind. Overall the servers were very friendly and attentive, from the bass boys to the host, hostess and waiter. A few hiccups: the mortadella pizza is not a pizza, it’s a sandwich, just call it what it is. The pesto in it was too salty. The suppli were just fine, although the cheese on top was delicious. The maiale’s crispy skin was fantastic. The rest of it was plastered with a coating of pesto so thick I wonder if the cook thought he was frosting a cake. Again, the salt on it was not right. Biggest no: they did not bring the two mains at the same time; we had to wait almost ten minutes for the second one to make it to the table. The zabaione dessert was ok, but the cream was a little grainy, almost sandy. Don’t get it. The puglian red wine glass was very good. The restaurant noise was very loud. You’ll have a hard time hearing what your waiter is saying. And if you need the bathroom, make sure you bring a winter coat with you. It was freezing in there. Your check will show a 4 percent surcharge. Silly and upsetting. Just raise the prices in the menu!

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  7. Liza VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pastas were not al dente … they were raw Undercooked. Artichokes were nothing. We had all had them in Trastevere, in Rome, …. Many times … these were not Roman. Veal tough. Ice cream too salty

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  8. Erez

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding. Would absolutely come back. Didn’t have a bad thing.

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  9. Chris VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dining experience. Our server, Ryan, was outstanding. Food was good. Highly recommend the Suppli Ragu. The mortadella pizza was really unique, delicious, and very large. The fried artichoke is a must get. The maiale al forno was good but probably wouldn't get again. Romanesco was very flavorful and a great side to accompany most anything on the menu. Great wine selection. Overall we had a really nice dinner and would probably go back and eat at the bar and focus on the antipasti, pizzas, or a pasta with a glass of wine.

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  10. Mike VIP

    Philadelphia23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were excited to try this restaurant based on a friend’s recommendation. We arrived at 8:30. The restaurant is pretty. It was crowded and a little loud. We were told that the pastas were large and meant to be shared. We had the suppli ragu and it was good. By 10pm the pasta had not arrived. We asked about it and were told that “pasta takes time.” When it did arrive it was a small portion. Definitely not meant to feed more than one person. It also was not like any pasta carbonara I have ever had. We left hungry. :(

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. West Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 120 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for il Carciofo

1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
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