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il Carciofo, Chicago, IL

il Carciofo

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4.5 (490)
$31 to $50
Italian
1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • 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 490 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Carciofo offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing Italian dishes," "exceptional service," and delightful pasta creations. Highlights include the "artichokes and carbonara" dishes, which are frequently praised. While some reviews mention noise and pacing issues, the warm, welcoming staff makes it a "must-visit" for a "memorable dining experience."
490 Reviews

  1. Sara VIP

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and delicious food!! Made a terrible day so much better!

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  2. Miguel VIP

    Fort Lauderdale32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fantastic experience with excellent food, and I can’t wait for my next visit. Thank you!

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  3. Joyce

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to dine here to celebrate my birthday. Picked this place because I found out they have the fried artichoke which I always get when in Rome. So I was really looking forward to this dish . Carciofo: they give you 2. Small portion for the price. It was not crispy, when it came to our table and taste greasy like the oil was not hot enough before it was deep fried. No crunch. Just leaves you with oily finger Capprisiosa: the bread was good on the pizza but underwhelming in taste. We had better pizza at Rosattis Agnolotti Peas: this dish save the day. And to think I never like peas. It was delish. You get 5 nuggets. This serves for 1 person. Overall: it was subpar for me. The service was fast. Water is warm (why?- it was 94 degrees outside). Ambiance was modern, clean. Maitre d girls were friendly

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals of my life. Definitely try the fried artichoke and some fresh pasta!

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  5. Bryan VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a lovely experience here. Valet was super easy. We had a reservation and arrived early, but had no issue being seated. The wait staff was super knowledgeable and had create recommendations. The wine list is super authentic for Italian wines. The food was fantastic. Almost wish the portions were smaller because I wanted to try so many different things. Great restaurant, highly recommend. Go now!

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  6. Al VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had high hopes for Pasta that recalled my trips to Rome. My carbonara was too salty to eat. Pizza was good. Lots of noise

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  7. Jasmine VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enrico is FANTASTIC! We truly enjoyed our time with him! The food was exceptional as always and we had the most wonderful dinner! Thank you so very much!

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  8. Steven VIP

    Chicago / Illinois22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner here was such a treat. The service was on point and the food was excellent as it was coursed out throughout the meal. Kudos to the team.

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  9. Michael VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here 4 times and the food is amazing every visit! We started with the Prosciutto deli Parma, Carciofo alla giudia, and supplied ragu. Next we grazed on the boscaiola and capricciosa pizzas. These were a huge hit. Finally, we split 4 pastas the spaghettoni Cacio e Pepe, gnocchhetti, agnolotti, and the tonnarelli. We finished off our meal with the tiramisu, pistachio gelato, and strawberry and cream gelato. The drinks were perfect, make sure to have Mike at the bar make you a dirty martini with Tito’s, and 3 blue cheese olives. Our group: 2 locals (my wife and I) Uncle from Florida Parents from Iowa 3 year old (who ate everything listed).

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  10. Kerilyn

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding, service was awesome! Sit outside on the patio if you can

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il Carciofo is rated 4.5 stars by 490 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 82 times today
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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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