il Carciofo

Name: il Carciofo
Address: 1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
Telephone: (872) 274-5862
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

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4.6 (555)

$31 to $50

Italian

1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 132 times today

About this restaurant

Hot spot
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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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What 555 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Il Carciofo delights diners with a "great atmosphere" and "amazing service." The Italian restaurant's standout dishes include "perfectly al dente" pasta, "delicious" pizzas, and "amazing" fried artichokes. Although some find the noise level high and portion sizes small, the "exceptional" service and "incredible" flavors make it a must-visit.

555 Reviews

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Elise VIP
Chicago / Illinois27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing quality food! Excited for the aglio e olio to make its way back on the menu. The strawberry seasonal margarita was divine!
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kristine VIP
Chicago / Illinois25 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were really looking forward to eating at this restaurant and we're really really disappointed. The food was very mediocre. Everything was very overpriced and they actually charge you for a refill on a Diet Coke. Who does that anymore? I am going to request that the manager call me we spent over $400 and it was terrible.
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Margaret VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal - great service. Would highly recommend!
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Olivia VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All five of our meals were so salty we could barely eat them. Just a miss across everything.
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Cassie
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Our food was wonderful and the atmosphere was lovely. I noted on open table it was my husband's birthday and the host acknowledged it when we checked in. I saw her hand the print out to wait staff, but his birthday was not celebrated. At the end of the meal I was curious so l asked our server if they did anything for birthdays and she said yes but nothing was done for him. The server did apologize. I wish we would have had a simple candle in one of the desserts we ordered. I was not looking for anything for free. It might not mean anything to others but my husband's birthday is special to me and our children and I left feeling disappointed.
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kathy VIP
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a beautiful evening so we chose to be seated outside on the lovely patio. Our server, Maria, was efficient and knowledgeable about the wine selections. She suggested a perfect choice for our dinner. Everything we ordered was delicious...but the gnocchi was sublime! Don't miss it.
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Kayln VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jeanette was a fantastic server! Very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Everything we tried was great, including the cocktails and wine!
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Sharon
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the restaurant. The noise level is a little annoying inside. Wine pours get smaller every time. But our third time and we enjoy especially y The artichokes. Or carciofo.
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Humberto VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Great location. Hosts seem to be having a bad day. Maybe need additional training on how to receive guests. They are the first face we see at the restaurant.
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Christopher
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our wait staff was attentive and very knowledgeable
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il Carciofo is rated 4.6 stars by 555 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 132 times today

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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Pasta Lab

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What 555 people are saying

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