Victory Tap

Name: Victory Tap
Address: 1416 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60605-2811
Telephone: (312) 566-9300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

771 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Our menu reflects the tradition of Chicago-style Italian cuisine, featuring Chef Joe Farina at the helm of the kitchen. Menu favorites start with Joe's Mama's Meatballs served with our house made ricotta cheese, you will find homemade pastas, mile high Lasagna, classic Parmesan dishes, and specialty Italian Classics and featuring Armand's pizza. The wine list is one to delight all palates offering several regions of Italy, California, and other global varietals.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 566-9300
Website
https://www.victoryitalian.com/victory-tap
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef/Partner Joseph Farina
Catering
Off-site catering for small or large groups, we offer customized menus. You can also order through EZ Cater at:
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Victory Tap can accommodate all of your special event needs. With various private dining spaces on our second floor we are here to help book your event and make it spectacular! To reach out to Events Manag
Private party contact
Deneen Thorsen: (312) 566-9300

Location
1416 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-2811
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
14th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Roosevelt and Wabash Michigan Avenue bus line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Purchase $100 in Gift Cards receive $25 Gift Card
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
When you purchase $100 in Victory Gift Cards you receive a $25 Gift Card* as our gift to you. *$25 gift card is good for use starting 01.01.2023

Popular dishes

What 771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

771 Reviews

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WendyP
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food; one of the best dinners we have had in the city.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Generally nice. Food Ok. Bit on the noisy side.
Victory TapResponded 5 days ago
We are happy you had some positive moments during your visit, and hope we can make the next time you join us even better! Thank you for the feedback.
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DianeM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightcious (my word) & generous portions, knowledgeable, attentive & friendly service, excellent wine list & by-the-glass offerings!! One of my most favorite restaurants in the city!! Already looking forward to my next visit!! Great job, Victory Tap!!
Victory TapResponded 5 days ago
Great word! We are so thrillcited (our word--thrilled and excited) that you love Victory Tap! We look forward to delivering another delightcious experience Diane! Cheers.
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Anon
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Saddly, we did not have a great experience and service was slow. Unusual since we have eaten at the other Victory restaurants and have always had terrific food and service. The arrabiatta sauce was so spicy it was inedible- unfortunate since I love all things spicy. Our server was able to replace my meal with the eggplant salad which was great but my fellow diners were done with their meals by the time I was served. Ending our evening on a sour note, the server charged for the meal I didn’t eat until I asked him to take it off. I would recommend you try the Victory in Oak Park.
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Joizygirl
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, server didn't rush us - a bit loud but otherwise, a great meal and ambience!
Victory TapResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review! We loved having you dine with us and hope you do again soon!
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LauraS
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our second time here. We love the calamari and the Elmwood Park pizza! Our waiter, Yanni was amazing and even ran my wife’s sweater to her down the block when she accidentally left it there. Atmosphere awesome! Highly recommend
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KayV
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
Our server was not very attentive. My husband is handicapped and our service was very slow. No accomadations were offered.
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Elle
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with great servers. I would recommend this restaurant for casual dining
Victory TapResponded on August 14, 2023
Elle! Thank you for the 5 star review, and the kind recommendation! Our staff works hard to create a welcoming atmosphere for all of our guests. We hope you choose to visit us again soon!
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NatalieB
Chicago
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
I've eaten here multiple times and usually like it, but was disappointed with the taste of my meal this time. I ordered the chicken pesto rigatoni, which was a special. The sauce had no flavor. I also was disappointed with cannoli. The shell was not fresh. But I did LOVE LOVE the cherry sangria!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience1
We came for an early pre-concert dinner. It was very muggy outside and coming in to sit down for a relaxing dinner was not at all comfortable temperature-wise. It was SO HOT inside which made it all the more unpleasant. The drink I got was completely watered down- could not even taste the alcohol in it (got 2 drinks- one was a little better than the other). The Ceasar salad was delicious and family style portion perfect for the 4 of us. I got chicken Marsala which was pretty good- not the best I’ve had but I’d order it again for sure. The server could have been a bit friendlier given our lighthearted nature and trying to have a pleasant enjoyable evening. I didnt complain about anything as I didn’t feel like even going there. I don’t get out much any more and when I do I just want to be able to sit back and relax. I’d come again if the temperature inside was comfortable and if promised a stronger drink!
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service from Caleb. He knew the menu and gave great recommendations. The gnocchi was fabulous. Small outdoor seating area just off the curb which was decent. Tall tables at big windows which open to the street.
Victory TapResponded on August 11, 2023
Thank you for the outstanding 5-star review! We're thrilled that you appreciated our elite staff and their commitment to providing top-notch service. Your support means a lot to us, and we can't wait to have you back for another culinary adventure. Grazie!
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KristinaB
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Love Victory Tap. In general, they have great food and staff who are super friendly. On this visit, the food was excellent and the service exceptional, but it was SO loud when we sat down that is was almost impossible to have a conversation. The addition of acoustic tiles or something would be super helpful.
Victory TapResponded on August 11, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Your feedback is important to us at Victory Tap as we strive to continually enhance our offerings. We're glad to hear that you had some positive aspects during your visit, and we will certainly consider your suggestions for improvement. We appreciate your support and hope to exceed your expectations on your next visit! Cheers!
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Tsurf
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot ! Excellent Italian courses . Table service was great .. will be back !!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food…great service…great ambience. Takes you back to CHI-vibe.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of the food we ordered was amazing. Our server, Lisa, was absolutely outstanding.
Victory TapResponded on August 11, 2023
Thank you for the glowing 5 star review! We're so happy we were able to provide you with a memorable dining experience! We believe in treating our guests like family, and it's heartwarming to hear that our efforts resonated with you. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Poda
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience4
Well service was excellent. The calamari that we served was cold, the lobster spaghetti special was bland and the espresso disappointing.
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ChiFoodie
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Some fantastic meatballs. Good wine selection, excellent service. Sunday salad was just ok.
Victory TapResponded on August 11, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Our team takes great pride in providing quality and creative food while treating our guests like family. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience.
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timk
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Food was average. Pork chops, fish were both very dry. The noise level and acoustics make it hard to have a conversation with anyone not seated very close by. Annoyingly loud! Server was very kind although lacking awareness which added to wait times for clearing table of used plates and utensils, empty drinks, main dishes took forever.
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sloopfamof6
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful! Lisa is amazing! She knows my cocktail and just how I like it. She knows my kids orders and treats them like Armand’s family! It’s our favorite neighborhood spot!
Victory TapResponded on August 11, 2023
Thank you for the outstanding review!! Victory Tap strives to create an environment where our guests feel like family, and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your service. We can't wait to have you back for more delicious food and warm hospitality. Grazie mille!
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Lalvahoo
Richmond
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place. Best authentic dining experience in South Loop!
Victory TapResponded on August 11, 2023
Thank you for the kind words and 5 star review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Victory Tap. We hope you join us again soon!
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ChrissyB
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place for business or for pleasure. Always amazing.
Victory TapResponded on August 11, 2023
Chrissy, thank you very much! Comments like yours mean a lot, so thank you for taking the time to share them with us. Cheers!
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MimiT
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great hidden gem in the South Loop with delicious food and fabulous service.
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connies
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Nice place. Food was very good. The service needs work. Management should train the servers better on customer engagement ( like giving the customer their name), bringing salads at the same time, making sure water glasses are refilled, asking if refills on bar beverages are desired , offering a dessert menu / coffee, and just asking if everything is ok. None of this happened from our server but of course the check appeared on time. In addition, no manager walked around to inquire how our dining experience w a s. I would still visit again but I would expect a more welcoming experience or it would be my last time.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome drink at the bar. Tasty pork chop with a nice bite of spice. Good cannoli. Nice meal!
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NotNewToChicago
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to meet a friend or dine alone. I love the pizza here.
Victory TapResponded on August 11, 2023
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are so happy you enjoyed dining at Victory Tap. Your feedback means a lot, and we really appreciate your kind words. We can't wait to have you back for some more delicious pizza!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, better service. No rush, although very attentive. The pork chops were excellent!!!
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ErinM
E. Tennessee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good Food in a busy atmosphere. Service was excellent. Light was low for this older person to read the menu but my phone fixed that.
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OP342
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The only complaint we had was about the noise level. It is a small room and there was a large group ( about 14-16) celebrating a birthday. They did not seem to be unusually loud but my friend and I could not hear each other. We love the food and we put up with the noise level. It is probably the acoustics and it it is appealing to large and small groups. It has too many pluses to let the noise level stop us!
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Adore43
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Service with Lisa is great! Food was good. I was disappointed how they handled the entree served, raw scallops that should had been blacken seared. Obviously I was not going to eat the raw scallops so I sent it back to get cooked. Manager brought back the same plate with the same scallops cooks more, however only 3 scallops were returned with plate. Not sure if they dropped the other 2 in kitchen and didn’t replace. Was disappointing that the manager didn’t even say a word, nothing just put down the dish in front of me. I had to stop her and ask for a fork, as I had no utensils. She brought me one and again no response. Would had been a kinder gesture to apologize for their terrible error in not cooking seafood (especially). Honestly I should had sent it back again and ate at home. Very disappointing with the manager.
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Suchi
Miami
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vegetarian options. We come here often as it’s in the neighborhood. Family style dining.
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czexlporer
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
I love this place. Good and service are great. Could use a little remodeling but still a great place to go.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal and even better atmosphere! Will definitely come back! Highly recommend “Nanna’s Gravy” (braised pot roast).
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LauraR
Chicago
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everytime we come we have had something different and every meal is better than the one before. Always has a crowd since the food is delicious. Great family restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious as always!
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ElizaM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The wait staff are very professional and the food was delicious! Loved the gnocchi, spaghetti and meatballs, and the arugula prosciutto pizza as an appetizer.
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KimM
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second trip. Easy parking and great service. I had crab cakes as a special. Very good!
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Baileyboggle09
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good and service were outstanding. From the cocktails, bread service all the way through entrees we couldn't have been more pleased. The meatballs were amazing!
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Kelly
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Order pizza or pasta here over anything else. Whiskey drinks were off last night, not very good, but the figgy smalls and sangria were great.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this resturant. The service has always been great.
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JacquelineD
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Received wrong food, food was cold, service was slow.
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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 Tap offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 566-9300.

Victory Tap is rated 4.5 stars by 771 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1416 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-2811

Additional information

Cross street
14th Street
Neighborhood
South Loop
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Roosevelt and Wabash Michigan Avenue bus line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef/Partner Joseph Farina
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.victoryitalian.com/victory-tap
Phone number
(312) 566-9300
Catering
Off-site catering for small or large groups, we offer customized menus. You can also order through EZ Cater at:
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Victory Tap can accommodate all of your special event needs. With various private dining spaces on our second floor we are here to help book your event and make it spectacular! To reach out to Events Manag
Private party contact
Deneen Thorsen: (312) 566-9300

Victory Tap

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

Purchase $100 in Gift Cards receive $25 Gift Card

Popular dishes

Chicken Marsala

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Joe's Mama's Meatballs

Menu

What 771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Victory Tap offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Victory Tap restaurant rated?

Is Victory Tap currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information