Victory Italian

Name: Victory Italian
Address: 434 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 929-2850
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

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447 Reviews

$30 and under

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Located in River North, Victory Italian features Chef Joe Farina's authentic Italian Cuisine. While the menu boasts of Joe's Mama's Meatballs, you will find fresh made pastas, home-made ciabatta garlic bread, and specialty pizza from Armand's Pizzeria, including a 3-foot long pie! The wine list is one to delight all palates offering several regions of Italy, many appellations of California and a well balanced mix of global varietals. You will dine in a space filled with Old-World sophistication, black and white photos of familiar faces and quintessential Chicago Style. Invite friends to watch a game while sitting along our elegant marble bar enjoying one of our many craft beers. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday - 3pm - 6pm with classic offerings such as Old Fashioneds, Negronis, and Martinis. Perfect for romantic dinners, social gatherings, business, or a night out on the town.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 929-2850
Website
http://www.victoryitalian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef/Partner Joseph Farina
Catering
Off-site catering for small or large groups, customized menus.
Private party facilities
A River North Chicago- style Italian restaurant brings Chef Joe Farina into the kitchen to execute a hearty menu. Featuring his famous Joe's Mama's Meatballs, classic Italian plates, and appetizer-sized pizzas served in sophisticated Old-World style setting. Framed black-and-white photos of familiar faces, TVs above the elegant marble bar, ornate beer taps and house made cocktails. The wine list will please the entire party with several regions of Italy to many appellations of California and interesting global varietals. The entire lower level of Victory Italian can be used for private events and special celebrations. For private dining & special events please email Erika Switzer at eswitzer@victoryitalian.com

Location
434 W Ontario St Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
On Ontario Street between Orleans and Kingsbury
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Chicago Franklin Brown Line #37 Sedgwick Bus North/South stops; Orleans Grand, Orleans Erie
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Elmwood Park$14.00
red sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, Italian beef, hot giardiniera
Meatball Pizza$14.00
ricotta, fresh mozzarella, basil, and of course Joe's Mamas Meatballs
Vodka Pizza Margherita$14.00
our famous vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, pesto, dirzzled with extra virgin olive oil
Green Pizza$12.00
fresh spinach, kale, garlic, fontinella cheese, baby heirloom tomatoes
Arugula & Prosciutto$14.00
olive oil, tomato, garlic, basil
Margherita$13.00
buffalo Mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Double Pepperoni$14.00
house pepperoni, chili infused honey with a tomato base

Italian Appetizers

Fried Calamari$16.00
Lightly battered & flash fried till golden. Served with marinara or cocktail sauce
Grigliato Misto$21.00
char-grilled shrimp, baby octopus, calamari, lemon-parsley vinaigrette
Grilled Calamari$16.00
served with red wine vinaigrette
Italian Antipasto Platter$16.00
we only slice the best imported meats & cheeses with assorted vegetables
Jumbo Shrimp Dejonge$19.00
four jumbo shrimp, butter, garlic, white wine, lemon, seasoned bread crumbs, served with crispy ciabatta bread
Sauteed Escarole & Beans$12.00
extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, parmesan broth
Baked Clams$12.00
littleneck clams, seasoned bread crumbs, white wine butter & garlic
Mediteranean Mussels$16.00
your choice: spicy tomato sauce or a white wine garlic sauce
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.00
crispy bacon, capers, red onion, parmesan & lemon
Sausage & Peppers$15.00
Victory Tap's signature sausage char-grilled & served with sweet peppers

Soups & Salads

Eggplant Stack$16.00
eggplant milanese, mighty vine tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, aged balsamic
Sicilian Chopped Salad
crisp romaine, iceberg, arugula, salami, capicola, fontinella, tomato, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, mixed with our house vinaigrette topped with a shrimp & sicilian egg
- Individual$14.00
- Family Size$20.00
Victory Caprese Salad$14.00
vine ripe tomatoes, fire roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella and our best olive oil and aged balsamic
Imported Burrata$16.00
prosciutto san danielle, baby heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
Italian Wedge Salad$14.00
iceberg lettuce wedges, crispy thick cut bacon, tomato, cucumber, scallions, crumbled gorgonzola, & gorgonzola dressing
Antipasto Salad
romaine, salami, capicola, fontinella, carrots, celery & tomato
- Individual$10.00
- Family Size$16.00
Sicilian Fish Salad$18.00
shrimp, octopus, calamari, garlic, black olives, celery tossed to order in a light lemon & olive oil dressing
Caesar Salad$10.00
classic caesar with guest choice of with or without anchovies
Minestrone or Pasta e Fagioli
- Bowl$7.00

Old School Pastas

Gnocchi Romano$18.00
housemade gnocchi, crumbled sausage, mushrooms, spring peas, tomato cream sauce
Homemade Ravioli$18.00
meat or cheese ravioli in marinara or vodka sauce
Homemade Lasagna$22.00
layered in a casserole pan topped with mozzarella; Choice of Meat or Cheese
Homemade Stuffed Shells$18.00
homemade shells stuffed with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella with vodka sauce
Shrimp alla Yvonne$24.00
sauteed shrimp with garlic, lemon, cherry tomatoes, over homemade linguine pasta finished with fresh arugula
Orecchiette Rapini & Sausage$19.00
garlic & extra virgin olive oil sauce
2018 People's Choice Bacon Fest Winner$21.00
homemade agnolotti pasta stuffed with ricotta, parmesan & bacon in a sage butter sauce
Linguine with Clam Sauce$25.00
little neck clams served with your choice of spicy red sauce or white wine garlic sauce
Spaghetti with Meatballs$21.00
hand rolled meatballs in rich marinara served with fresh ricotta and pecorino cheese
Pappardelle Bolognese$18.00
house made thin pasta sheets with classic meat sauce finished with marsala wine
Nanna's Gravy$19.00
Slow braised pot roast in red wine crushed tomato sauce served over rigatoni gigante topped with fresh ricotta
Rigatoni alla Vodka$19.00
made with Victory Vodka, calabrian chilis, crushed tomatoes, topped with ricotta

Italian Entrees

All Entrees include a Nice Side of Pasta

Pork Chops Calabrese$26.00
center cut chop pounded thin with herb bread crumb, calabrese peppers, and white wine sauce
Tony's Butcher Cut
ask your server about tonight's special cut steak expertly prepared to order
- AQ
Eggplant Parmesan (Fan Favorite)$20.00
sauteed thinly sliced eggplant with marinara, parmesan and mozzarella then baked to perfection
Chilean Sea Bass$38.00
our favorite fish hand cut in our kitchen served oreganato style or simply broiled with lemon caper sauce

Italian Styles

Chicken $26 | Veal $28

Parmesan
our house specialty, topped with marinara, parmesan, mozzarella and baked to perfection
Milanese
sauteed & served with arugula salad or sauteed peppers in white wine sauce
Marsala
wild mushrooms & rich marsala wine sauce
Saltimbocca
prosciutto, fresh sage, provolone in a tomato white wine sauce

House Speciality

Crispy Brick Chicken$28.00
whole semi-boneless roasted chicken served with sautéed broccolini; choice of velasco, original lemon oregano, or vesuvio

Armand's Famous Thin Crust Pizza

Ingredients: Armand's Housemade Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Roasted Beef, Meatball, Ham, Bacon, Salami, Anchovy, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Fontinella Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato, Kalamata Olive, Black Olives, Green Olives, Bell Pepper, Roasted Red Peppers, Hot Giardiniera, Onions, Fresh Basil, Spinach, Zucchini, Pineapple, Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Mushrooms, Broccoli

12" Thin Crust Pizza
- Serves 2$12.00
Yardstick
- Serves 8-10$39.00

Spotlight Pizza Suggestion

The Elmwood Park Combo Armand's famous Italian Sausage, Italian Beef & Armand's own Hot Giardiniera. This Armand's classic is like a beef & sausage combo from Johnnies! Ingredients: Armand's Housemade Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Roasted Beef, Meatball, Ham, Bacon, Salami, Anchovy, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Fontinella Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato, Kalamata Olive, Black Olives, Green Olives, Bell Pepper, Roasted Red Peppers, Hot Giardiniera, Onions, Fresh Basil, Spinach, Zucchini, Pineapple, Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Mushrooms, Broccoli

12" Pizza$19.00
Yardstick$55.00

Chicago Pan Pizza

14" Pan Pizza$18.00
Ingredients: Armand's Housemade Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Roasted Beef, Meatball, Ham, Bacon, Salami, Anchovy, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Fontinella Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato, Kalamata Olive, Black Olives, Green Olives, Bell Pepper, Roasted Red Peppers, Hot Giardiniera, Onions, Fresh Basil, Spinach, Zucchini, Pineapple, Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Mushrooms, Broccoli

Wines by the Glass

Bubbles

NV Casa V Proprietary, Prosecco, Extra Dry, Veneto, IT$12.00
NV Le Contesse, Pinot Noir Rosé, Brut, Veneto, IT$12.00
2018 Saracco, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, IT$9.00
NV Billecart-Salmon "Réserve" Brut, Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aý, FR$23.00
NV Laurent-Perrier "Cuvée Rosé" Brut, Champagne, Tours-sur-Marne, FR$25.00
2006 Dom Pérignon, Brut, Champagne, Epernay, FR$45.00

White Wine & Rosé

2017 Casa V Proprietary, Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, IT$9.00
2018 Daybreak, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ$11.00
2018 Ferrari-Carano "Fumé Blanc" Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, CA$10.00
2018 Domaine Delaporte "Chavignol" Sancerre, Loire, FR$16.00
2015 Garofoli "Podium" Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore, Marche, IT$15.00
2018 Suavia, Garganega Soave Classico, Veneto, IT$10.00
2018 Villa Sparina, Gavi, Piedmont, IT$11.00
2018 Sassoregale, Vermentino, Tuscany, IT$10.00
2016 Laguna, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA$12.00
2017 M. Chapoutier "Mathilde" Côtes de Provence Rosé, Provence, FR$11.00
2017 Paul Anheuser "Schlossböckelheimer Königsfels" Riesling, Kabinett, Nahe, DE$10.00

Red Wine

2017 Casa V Proprietary, Chianti, Tuscany, IT$9.00
2017 Rocca delle Macìe "Famiglia Zingarelli" Chianti Classico, Tuscany, IT$12.00
2015 Brancaia "Tre", Tuscany, IT$10.00
2015 Agostino Pavia & Figli "Moliss" Barbera d'Asti Superiore, Piedmont, IT$11.00
2017 Heredis, Nebbiolo Langhe, Piedmont, IT$12.00
2017 Masciarelli, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo, IT$10.00
2017 Cataldo, Nero d'Avola, Sicily, IT$10.00
2016 Masseria Setteporte, Etna Rosso, Sicily, IT$13.00
2018 Olianas, Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardenia, IT$11.00
2017 Primarius, Pinot Noir, Oregon$11.00
2017 Meiomi, Pinot Noir, Monterey/Santa Barbara/ Sonoma Counties, CA$12.00
2017 Mer Soleil "Reserve" Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands CA$16.00
2016 Columbia Winery, Merlot, Columbia Valley, WA$11.00
2017 Ferrari-Carano "Siena", Sonoma County, CA$11.00
2016 Storypoint, Cabernet Sauvignon, California$13.00
2016 Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA$15.00
2016 Bon Anno, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$17.00
2018 Tamari, Malbec, Uco Valley, AR$10.00

Wines by the Bottle

Bubbles

2014 Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs Brut, North Coast, CA
- 375mL$36.00
NV Ca'Del Bosco, Cuvée Prestige Brut, Franciacorta, Lombardy, IT$75.00
NV Veuve Clicquot, Rosé Brut, Champagne, Reims, FR$125.00
NV Krug, Grande Cuvée Brut, Champagne, Reims, FR$350.00
2009 Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut, Champagne, Reims, FR$390.00

Italian White

2018 Terlato, Pinot Grigio, Friuli Colli Orientali$45.00
2016 Buglioni "II Disperato" Bianco delle Venezie$39.00
2018 Attems, Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia$48.00
2018 La Valentina "Colline Pescaresi" Pecorino, Abruzzo$44.00
2017 Mastroberardino "Mastro" Greco, Campania$52.00
2017 Paternoster "Vulcanico" Falanghina, Basilicata$42.00

New World White

2018 Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ$42.00
2017 Matthew Fritz, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, CA$36.00
2017 Twomey, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa/Sonoma Counties, CA$60.00
2018 Groth, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA$64.00
2017 Mer Soleil "Reserve" Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA$52.00
2016 Jordan, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA$65.00
2016 Paul Hobbs, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA$78.00
2016 Aubert "Eastside" Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA$240.00
2017 Aubert "CIX" Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA$245.00
2017 Far Niente, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA$115.00
2018 Checkerboard, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA$180.00
2015 Kongsgaard, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA$310.00

Italian Red

2014 Cesari, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto$92.00
2015 Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto$99.00
2016 Saracco "Persbaglio" Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont$52.00
2016 Fontanabianca, Barbaresco, Piedmont$68.00
2015 Moccagatta, Barbaresco, Piedmont$89.00
2013 Produttori di Valtiglione, Barolo, Piedmont$98.00
2012 Boroli, Barolo, Piedmont$75.00
2015 Vietti "Castiglione" Barolo, Piedmont$90.00
2015 Avignonesi, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany$55.00
2015 Castello di Monsanto, Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany$69.00
2017 Il Poggione, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany$58.00
2014 Caparzo, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany$78.00
2012 Uggiano, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany$92.00
2014 Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany$125.00
2012 Biondi-Santi, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany$375.00
2016 Avignonesi, Cantaloro, Tuscany$44.00
2016 Casanova di Neri, Irrosso, Tuscany$54.00
2016 Arcanum, Il Fauno, Tuscany$60.00
2017 Ca' Marcanda by Gaja, Promis, Tuscany$90.00
2016 Antinori, Tignanello, Tuscany$225.00

New World Red

2014 Au Contraire, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA$48.00
2017 Flowers, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA$80.00
2018 Belle Glos "Clark & Telephone" Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, CA$60.00
2018 Adelsheim, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR$50.00
2016 Domaine Serene "Evenstad Reserve" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR$95.00
2016 Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa Valley, CA$73.00
2016 Dariōush, Merlot, Napa Valley, CA$110.00
2016 Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA$100.00
2015 Francis Ford Coppola "Directors Cut" Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley$75.00
2013 Francis Ford Coppola "Archimedes" Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA$145.00
2015 Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA$99.00
2015 Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA$99.00
2017 Round Pond "Kith & Kin" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$62.00
2014 Clos du Val Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$90.00
2016 Hall, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$75.00
2016 Mount Veeder Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$70.00
2016 Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$95.00
2015 Robert Mondavi Reserve "To Kalon Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, CA$205.00
2015 Grgich Hills, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$128.00
2017 Far Niente, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$225.00
2016 Chimney Rock, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, CA$155.00
2014 Chimney Rock, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, CA
- 1.5L$300.00
2017 Daou, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA$52.00
2016 The Prisoner Wine Company "Saldo" Zinfandel, California$56.00
2018 The Prisoner, Napa Valley, CA$75.00
2017 Red Schooner by Caymus "Voyage 7" Malbec, Mendoza, AR$80.00

JB Private Wine Collection

2016 Bowen Reserve by Checkerboard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$165.00
2012 Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA
- 3L$660.00
2012 Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, CA
- 6L$990.00
2016 Schrader 'Old Sparky' "Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA
- 1.5L$1,800.00
2016 Schrader 'CCS' "Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$900.00
2015 Chimney Rock "Tomahawk Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, CA$250.00
2014 Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley, CA
- 3L$325.00
2014 Quintessa, Rutherford, CA$425.00
2016 Opus One, Napa Valley, CA$510.00
2014 Checkerboard "Aurora" Napa Valley, CA$595.00
2015 Checkerboard "Nash Creek" Napa Valley, CA$695.00
2016 Sine Qua Non "Dirt Vernacular" Grenache, California$495.00
2016 Sine Qua Non "Ratsel 16" Syrah, California$495.00
2015 Sine Qua Non "Trouver l'Arène" Syrah, California$495.00

Coravin Pour

A 5oz pour from our unique airless pour system

2015 Vietti "Castiglione" Barolo, Piedmont, IT$25.00
2016 Domaine Serene "Evenstad Reserve" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR$30.00
2016 Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA$25.00
2016 Chimney Rock, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, CA$35.00

What 447 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Loved everything about VI. Staff was great, menu was delicious. Had a tween with me and a simple salad or plain pasta would have been nice to have. Overall love the space and friendly staff.
JM
JillianM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was great! Classic Italian food with large portions. Would go back. It was an easy experience that wasn’t dragged out by slow service. The food came out to our table promptly and was very delicious.
SK
ScottK
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and amazing food. I highly recommend Victory Italian. Also wonderful relaxed atmosphere.
DM
DonnaMarie444
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and phenomenal food! One of our favorites!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2021
overall3food4service3ambience4
The food was decent and a decent price, took my daughter to dinner and we sat outside so we could visit. The indoor dining was quite loud, but a fun vibe. Felt like the staff forgot about us being outside. 😏
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2021
overall2food3service1ambience3
Reserved a table outside for my mother’s birthday. Unfortunately it started raining but no one came to tend to us, despite tending to the rest of the tables outside. Our waiter had an attitude with us. Enjoyed the food but ended up taking main entrees to go because they had no room inside to accomodate us despite us having a reservation outside and rain.
PP
PrePacerGame
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2021
overall3food5service2ambience4
Didn’t have two bottles of wine chosen, waitress suggested we share entrees and she’d bring share plates and didn’t, waiter spilled hot piccata on sons arm, waitress brought espresso when order was cappuccino, waitress brought us another customers bill…food was outstanding, rest stunk frankly spent $250 for three , wine two apps and 3 entrees including tip not bad value just total crap service
CE
ChrisE
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had chicken parmigiana and zuppa di pesce, both excellent. The pizzas make a great shared appetizer. Very attentive service. We will definitely be back.
MK
MattK
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service3ambience5
Beautiful inside and absolutely delicious food with a wonderful selection!
MK
MarkK
Chicago
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is outstanding. Great neighborhood spot. Food is fantastic and the service is great. Highly recommend!!
JS
JaclynS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and delicious food! Super cute patio area too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2021
overall5food3service5ambience3
I love coming here! Patrick was great, and he was very attentive. Our appetizers were delicious!
Victory ItalianResponded on September 14, 2021Thank you for dining with us and for your kind words for Patrick, he truly is great! Please join us again soon.
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Stuart
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food. Absolutely delicious. Had 4 appetizers and they were all fantastic (sausage, meatballs, calamari, brussels); all entrees we excellent (veal, chicken). Just a great meal. Highly recommend.
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EricaT
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2021
overall4food5service1ambience5
The place is great and the food was excellent. The table bread is delicious! Service was very poor, we sat over 20 minutes before we had to get the attention of a waitress. Although we had this long wait, the waitress Lina (not assigned to our area) took care of us and was very sweet and attentive.
Victory ItalianResponded on September 13, 2021Erica, our sincerest apologies for the wait. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the rest of your time with us. We very much appreciate your dining with us and hope that you will join us again.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, generous portions, and friendly staff. Can’t eat here enough
Victory ItalianResponded on September 12, 2021Thank you so much for your kind 5-star review. We hope to see you again soon.
DM
DeniseM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous first time experience at Victory Italian. From our warm greeting by Nina to our servers, we were hooked pretty quickly. The warm Italian garlic bread was to die for! I honestly could have had just bread for my meal. The portion sizes were huge, and the taste and quality of the entrees and appetizers were honestly phenomenal! First time won’t be last time for sure. I commit to being a regular here. Can’t wait to try all of the other entrees!!!
Victory ItalianResponded on September 13, 2021Denise, thank you for your enthusiastic 5-star review. We appreciate your choosing to dine with us. Please join us again soon.
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ToddN
Indiana
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. Meatball is best ever.
Victory ItalianResponded on September 12, 2021Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. Please join us again soon.
LH
LoriH
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved this restaurant! We will definitely be back. The food was phenomenal!
Victory ItalianResponded on September 13, 2021Thank you, Lori! We appreciate your dining with us and look forward to seeing you again soon!
CR
CanadaRules
Miami
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Garlic bread in the world....and its free! And then amazing dishes! Try the lasanga
JP
JoeP
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2021
overall2food5service1ambience3
The service was terrible. The staff should have done a better job of letting patrons know what was going on. Food was great. Would give them a second chance. They need to get their stories straight went from saying they were down 2 people to down 6 as the waits increased. Some people waited 2 hrs for food. Others just left.
PA
PattyA
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVE this place! Food is always on point! The peperoni pizza with honey is delicious. Everything on this menu is amazing!
Victory ItalianResponded on September 11, 2021Thank you for the great 5-star review, Patty. We appreciate your dining with us and hope you join us again soon.
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Frank
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our new favorite, great variety, good service and quality food! The Best!
Victory ItalianResponded on September 11, 2021Thank you, Frank! We love being a favorite. Please join us again soon.
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AbbyR
Charlotte
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great italian. Patrick was an excellent server, food was made from scratch, and the atmosphere was romantic!
Victory ItalianResponded on September 11, 2021Thank you for your 5-star review and kind words for Patrick. We appreciate your dining with us.
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JillianS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our reservation was at 8:30 (admittedly wish we had gone an hour or so earlier than this). We checked in around 8:20pm and it was clearly busy. The staff were so welcoming and kind. We asked if we could wait at the bar until our table was ready which we did, but our table was ready before we could get a drink ordered. It was so busy and most tables were full around us. We were very thirsty and hungry, but it took about 30 minutes to get drinks and apps ordered. By the time we got our appetizer and drinks we were starving. We got a free garlic bread (one piece, cut into 4 parts) and it was delicious, but we could have used 3 or 4 more of these. I tried to stop a waiter/waitress to ask for more, but there was a hustle and bustle. We ordered our food and it was absolutely delicious. Every single one of us loved our meals. We also had a couple cannolis (it was my birthday) and they even lit a candle for me to blow out which was so kind and unexpected. I would go back! (Maybe when it's less busy).
Victory ItalianResponded on September 11, 2021Jillian, thank you for celebrating with Victory. We appreciate your dining with us and for the thoughtful review. Please join us again.
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SFWhoDat
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun neighborhood spot with good food and good people
Victory ItalianResponded on September 11, 2021Thank you for the 5-stars! We love beinga part of the neighborhood. Please join us again soon.
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FABULOUS
Chicago
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
We actually found out about this location because we went to New Buffalo MI location with friends . So impressed by service and menu I had to bring my Chicago family here. Good location but no valet? Food is excellent !
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Jenn
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience4
Good mood lighting for a romantic date. The service staff seemed overwhelmed and were hard to find at times. Portions were very large. It was good not great, but would give it another chance.
Victory ItalianResponded on September 11, 2021Jenn, we appreciate your dining with us. We apologize for anything that made your evening less than wonderful. We do hope that you join us again.
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KimP
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the food and the service was great. We will definitely return.
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DeanB
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food in Chicago! Service is always fantastic!
Victory ItalianResponded on September 11, 2021Dean, thank you so much! Please join us again soon.
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JoshH
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Victor was awesome. Food was really good.
Victory ItalianResponded on September 11, 2021Thank you for your 5-star review and kind words for Victor. Please join us again soon.
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Kirkleap
Los Angeles
70 reviews
vip
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
You’d think that you are in a 50 year old eating establishment but you’d be wrong. Really good food and attentive service. Was waiting for Marlon Brando to walk in. So Italian. Just like I remember growing up in Chicago. Little off the beaten track but worth the drive.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting Chicago.
Victory ItalianResponded on August 11, 2021Thank you for your 5-star review. So glad you joined us on your visit. Please join us again if you are in town.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We booked this place on a whim and we’re glad we did! Being a vis to Chicago
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Food was bland, horrible service.
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Downtowndiner2
Indiana
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. The food was so good and portions were very generous. Highly recommend.
Victory ItalianResponded on September 11, 2021Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review and recommendation. Please join us again soon.
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Stockton
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience all around. Will go back again for sure.
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AngieP
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service are very good! Highly recommend!
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HerbS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience3
This is at least 4 visit, so we enjoy the location and ambiance. Yesterday we was disturb with dog barking throughout our visit. This was a first given previous experience with dogs at the outside patio.
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Bp562hs
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience overall. Loved grilled calamari. Very different and tasty.
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TWIGGY
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
THE BEST ITALIAN DINNER I HAVE EVER HAD. I HAD THE LASAUGNA AND THE MINESTONE SOUP. BOTH WERE THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD.
Victory ItalianResponded on July 26, 2021Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed!!! Please join us again soon.

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
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Victory Italian does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Victory Italian also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-2850.

Victory Italian is rated 4.6 stars by 447 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Cross street
On Ontario Street between Orleans and Kingsbury
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Chicago Franklin Brown Line #37 Sedgwick Bus North/South stops; Orleans Grand, Orleans Erie
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef/Partner Joseph Farina
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.victoryitalian.com/
Phone number
(312) 929-2850
Catering
Off-site catering for small or large groups, customized menus.
Private party facilities
A River North Chicago- style Italian restaurant brings Chef Joe Farina into the kitchen to execute a hearty menu. Featuring his famous Joe's Mama's Meatballs, classic Italian plates, and appetizer-sized pizzas served in sophisticated Old-World style setting. Framed black-and-white photos of familiar faces, TVs above the elegant marble bar, ornate beer taps and house made cocktails. The wine list will please the entire party with several regions of Italy to many appellations of California and interesting global varietals. The entire lower level of Victory Italian can be used for private events and special celebrations. For private dining & special events please email Erika Switzer at eswitzer@victoryitalian.com

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Additional information

Grilled Calamari

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Meatball Pizza

Appetizer Pizza

Elmwood Park$14.00

Meatball Pizza$14.00

Vodka Pizza Margherita$14.00

Green Pizza$12.00

Arugula & Prosciutto$14.00

Margherita$13.00

Double Pepperoni$14.00

Italian Appetizers

Fried Calamari$16.00

Grigliato Misto$21.00

Grilled Calamari$16.00

Italian Antipasto Platter$16.00

Jumbo Shrimp Dejonge$19.00

Sauteed Escarole & Beans$12.00

Baked Clams$12.00

Mediteranean Mussels$16.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Sausage & Peppers$15.00

Soups & Salads

Eggplant Stack$16.00

Sicilian Chopped Salad

Victory Caprese Salad$14.00

Imported Burrata$16.00

Italian Wedge Salad$14.00

Antipasto Salad

Sicilian Fish Salad$18.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Minestrone or Pasta e Fagioli

Featured Items

Joe's Mama's Meatballs$14.00

Joe's Mama's Meatball Salad$9.00

Old School Pastas

Gnocchi Romano$18.00

Homemade Ravioli$18.00

Homemade Lasagna$22.00

Homemade Stuffed Shells$18.00

Shrimp alla Yvonne$24.00

Orecchiette Rapini & Sausage$19.00

2018 People's Choice Bacon Fest Winner$21.00

Linguine with Clam Sauce$25.00

Spaghetti with Meatballs$21.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$18.00

Nanna's Gravy$19.00

Rigatoni alla Vodka$19.00

Italian Entrees

Pork Chops Calabrese$26.00

Tony's Butcher Cut

Eggplant Parmesan (Fan Favorite)$20.00

Chilean Sea Bass$38.00

Italian Styles

Parmesan

Milanese

Marsala

Saltimbocca

House Speciality

Crispy Brick Chicken$28.00

Armand's Famous Thin Crust Pizza

12" Thin Crust Pizza

Yardstick

Spotlight Pizza Suggestion

12" Pizza$19.00

Yardstick$55.00

Chicago Pan Pizza

14" Pan Pizza$18.00

Wines by the Glass

Bubbles

NV Casa V Proprietary, Prosecco, Extra Dry, Veneto, IT$12.00

NV Le Contesse, Pinot Noir Rosé, Brut, Veneto, IT$12.00

2018 Saracco, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, IT$9.00

NV Billecart-Salmon "Réserve" Brut, Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aý, FR$23.00