Club Lago Restaurant

Name: Club Lago Restaurant
Address: 331 W. Superior, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 951-2849
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

436 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Opening its doors in 1952, Club Lago has anchored the corner of Superior and Orleans since before the neighborhood River North grew up around it. Serving classic Northern Italian specialties from the Garfagnana Valley in Tuscany to steaks, chops and signature sandwiches too, the Lago's staff will recommend the perfect entree for whatever mood you're in.

Third generation owners GianCarlo and Guido are pouring the wine or serving the veal--it's a family affair. Time warp back to the fifties with a glass of chianti in a plush booth in the bar or hold court at one of the tables in the back; Club Lago's ideal for the first date, a meal before the theater or a game, or whenever you're looking to relax to great food and be a regular in a family joint.

Some call it "retro," we call it home. Benvenuti, come on in!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 951-2849

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food, American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 951-2849
Website
http://www.clublago.com/home.html
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Your next office meal can be at Club Lago or Club Lago can be in your office for your next meal.
Private party facilities
Club Lago can accommodate special events for groups up to 180 guests.
Private party contact
Guido: (312) 951-2849

Location
331 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Orleans
Parking details
All sorts of street parking and lots just south of us.
Public transit
Club Lago is one block west of the Chicago/Franklin stop on the CTA Brown line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Half or Full Carafe of House Wine - Chianti, Chablis$15.00
House Wine by the Glass$5.50
Bottle of Valpolicella, Merlot, San Giovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay$25.00
Wines by the Glass$7.50
Soft Drinks$2.00
Orange, Grapefruit, Tomato, or Cranberry Juice$2.00
San Pellegrino Mineral Water
- 250cl$2.75
- Liter$6.00

Appertizers

Antipasto
- Piccolo$10.00
- Grande$17.00
Baked Clams$8.50
Fried Calamari$7.50
Fried Zucchini & Mushrooms$6.00
Pizza Bread/with Sausage$5.50
Garlic or Tomato Bread$5.00
Shrimp Cocktail
- Piccolo$8.00
- Grande$11.00

Pasta

Spaghetti, Mostaccioli, Cappellini, Linguine, or Green Noodles. Any of the above served with the choice of: Meat or Tomato sauce $11.50, Meat or Tomato and Mushroom Sauce $12.50 , Meat Balls or Sausage $12.50

Baked Mostaccioli or Other Pastas$12.50
Fettuccine Alfredo$12.50
Green Noodles Al Forno$12.50
Linguine Alla Carbonara$12.50
Linguine Calamari$14.00
Linguine
- With White Clam Sauce$12.50
- With Red Clam Sauce$13.25
Manicotti$12.25
Pasta Francois$13.00
Pasta Galassini$13.00
Tortellini$13.00

Panini

Club House/JR. Club House$8.00
Italian Beef, Sausage, or Meat Ball$8.00
The Gus Sub$11.00
The "Guido"$13.00

Insalate

Dressings: French, 1000 Islands, Ranch, House, Oil & Vinegar. Bleu Cheese Dressing: $1.75 extra

Insalata Dante$11.00
Tuna & Fresh Vegetables
Lago Salad Bowl$11.00
Julienne of Turkey, Ham, Eggs and Cheese
Marinated Calamari Salad$11.00
Executive Salad$11.00
Bacon, Anchovies, Crumbled Bleu Cheese
Vince's Salad$11.00
A Medley of Fresh Vegetables
Large House Salad as Entrée$7.00

Dalla Grigia

U.S. Choice NY Strip Steak$29.00
U.S. Choice Butt Steak$26.00
Chopped Round Steak$13.00
Roast Beef Plate$13.00
Broiled Pork Chops$19.00
Scampi Alla Griglia$17.00

Vitello

Bracioline All' Agro$18.00
Veal Limone$16.00
Veal Marsala$16.00
Veal Parmigiana$16.00
Veal Piccante$16.00
Veal Rusticana$16.00
Veal Saltimbocca$18.00
Veal Sassi$18.00
Breaded Veal Cutlet$16.00

Pollo, Pesci, E Vegetali

All Entreés with soup or salad $3.25 extra

Chicken Meuniere$14.00
Chicken Parmigiana$14.00
Chicken Piccante$14.00
Chicken Cacciatora$15.50
Chicken Vesuvio$15.50
Please allow 25 minutes for Vesuvio or Cacciatora
Broiled Filet of Orange Roughy$17.00
Lago Fried Shrimp$17.00
Scampi Italiano$17.00
Eggplant Parmigiana$12.00

A La Carte

French Fries
- Piccolo$3.00
- Grande$5.00
Cottage or Shoestring, Fries
- Piccolo$4.00
- Grande$7.50
Sauteed Spinach
- Piccolo$6.00
- Grande$8.00
Onion Rings "The Best In The City"
- Piccolo$5.00
- Grande$8.00
Sauteed Broccoli
- Piccolo$6.00
- Grande$8.00
Two Sausages or Meat Balls$3.00

E Per Finire

Cannoli$6.00
Lemon Italian Ice$5.50
Spumoni$5.50
Caffe Onesti$5.50
Coffee with a Splash of Frangelico

What 436 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Poor service, waitress drinking on job. Waitress overcharged for drinks. Had 1 wine, 1 drink after dinner, was charged for 2 of each. Ordered 1/2 order of pasta which was $2 off the regular price for full order… portion was very small. My dinner was very good, my friends was ok. (bread was stale). Way over-priced…, an old time spot which people love but needs to get a handle on service.
JF
JoeF
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great spot for relaxed conversation with wonderful Italian home cooking vibe. Service is smart, quick, and very personable. If I lived in the area I’d be a regular at their cozy bar
c
cookie5148
Chicago
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good solid neighborhood restaurant, no frills. Just good cooking. You will not leave hungry. Personal favorites are any pasta with meat sauce and a side of meatballs, the pizza bread and the chicken/veal parmesan.
RC
RoshaniC
Chicago
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good and service was great
CP
CamilleP
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made a reservation and attended some time ago and restaurant CANCELED it even though we showed up on time. We tried them again last night and made a reservation. When we walked over through treacherous weather, the restaurant was closed. While we really like the restaurant, I wouldn’t recommend booking reservations through Open Table for this place. They clearly are not communicating with Open Table.
BG
BarryG
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Prompt and courteous service and loved the feel like I was at a neighborhood place somewhere in the city. It did not have that downtown snooty feel. Will definitely be back.
JD
JohnD
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Family outing before attending a play. Gave ourselves plenty of time and were allowed to sit comfortably without being rushed. Made reservation for 7 but were given a booth with a table added to end so not very conducive to talking with everyone in party. Larger party tables don't seem to be as available. Food was pretty good but not the best Italian cuisine we have had. Priced reasonably.
K
Korky
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love their food. Green Noodles with meat sauce are the best! The wait staff is fabulous!
JB
JulieB
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been dining at Lago for almost 22 years now (first meal there was a December birthday celebration with coworkers back in 2000). Not being in the neighborhood for work anymore means I don’t get there as often as I like, but we still try to get there at least a couple of times a year. While they were very busy last night and the service took a teensy bit longer than normal, the food was as fantastic as ever and I got to introduce a friend who’d never been there before to my favorite restaurant in the city.
AV
AlexV
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The best chicken Marsala ever! Thank you!
P
Patch
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always great. Friendly neighborhood place with great personal service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! I would definitely come back!
JM
JulieM
Dallas
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks again Giancarlo! Wonderful everything!
MS
MarkS
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an excellent experience. High quantity and delicious food, excellent service, and all in a clean environment. I’ve gone on dates, taken clients here, had friends dinners, and even dinner with my family. Versatile restaurant.
c
cclark
Indiana
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food! Service is excellent. It's Chicago Marathon weekend, glad we got a reservation.
JA
JoAnneL
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very energetic and authentic Italian restaurant. Good experience and food was delicious. Best carbonara ever!!
MK
MarianneK
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Classic old-school Italian restaurant - neighborhood staple since 1952. Lot of regulars - food is always good. Nothing fancy or elaborate. Easy street parking.
FL
FLPJ
Chicago
51 reviews
vip
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall3food1service2ambience4
This is a great bar with a local vibe but the food quality is very poor. Everything looked and tasted like it came out of a can. Very friendly owner.
AB
AlanB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was really pretty good overall. Not many specials or variety . Needs better music and more of an ambience , it’s like a dull diner versus cozy Italian , it’s ok for money and if you’re in area but not worth a journey for .
K
Kiri
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This iconic Chicago restaurant never disappoints
CD
CindyD
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have always loved Club Lago Restaurant! Should go there more often than I do, walking distance from my house. All there food is fabulous, casual atmosphere and employee's are very nice. A+ all around. THANK YOU!!!
N
Nancypirri
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous. Love these two guys. And their food. And their martinis. We were treated like royalty. Thank you.
JH
JaneH
Indiana
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great Italian restaurant. 3rd generation family owned. The grandson was nice and staff very attentive. All the food homemade. Menu had nice selection. There was outside dining which we would have done, but it was a hot evening. We would definitely return our next trip to Chicago.
DT
DanT
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It doesn't get better than Lago for old-school ambiance and delicious Italian eats. Super friendly, super tasty and a great value. Don't miss this Chicago treasure!
AP
AprilP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Club lago is one of my favorite go to spots. The Chicken Marsala is my favorite! Love having this gem in the neighborhood
H
Haywire
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It had been many years since we were last in to Lago. We would go every week after going to the galleries in the neighborhood. Everyone stopped in and the food and drink was outstanding. Glad to see that the quality is still there
MJ
MJS1955
West Palm Beach
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
We ordered about 10 dishes and sides to share family style. Every dish was great including the white clam over pasta, saltimboca, spicy chicken, eggplant parm, meatballs and sausage and several pastas with meat sauce. Cocktails and service was great too. Good locals place. We seemed to be the only out-of-towners!
J
Julie
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great option for classic Chicago Italian food! Great, personable service and awesome food!
LC
LivinintheCity
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
This was our first time back since Covid. Like many restaurants, to survive, they’ve had to raise prices and cut portions. I get it, but there are better values elsewhere. Taste of everything was excellent, but portions were just too small.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall1food5service1ambience5
Told they were closed after accepting reservation
t
traveler
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant! Ambiance and food top notch!
RV
ReneeV
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
I love this place. There aren’t many places that serve the true, authentic Italian dishes that they do. It feels like stepping back in time. Delicious.
TT
TonyT
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great meal with family…loved the old school feel and excellent food! Just a really great Italian restaurant…
RH
RobertH
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Calamari was larger rings which I love because it’s more squid and less batter - really get to enjoy the flavor of the squid. I had a lovely eggplant Parmesan - thinly sliced lengthwise and nicely battered - properly prepared so there was no bitterness. I love the ambience and family feel of the restaurant.
t
tbnews
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best homestyle Italian in city. Authentic from the minute you walk in, food portions are generous and puts more expensive places to shame on service and value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down this is the best, most intimate and authentic Chicago-Italian restaurant experience—everytime! Homemade, personalized and old school! Go now!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outing for friends, it was fantastic start to finish! Food, drinks, apps, bread, gelato… all outstanding! Support this charming family run Italian restaurant, we need more places like this!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything on the menu is worth sampling! Service was excellent. A favorite place to go in the city!
JB
JohnB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my go to restaurants for great Italian food for a reasonable price. Lago is a neighborhood staple.

FAQs

Club Lago Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Club Lago Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 951-2849.

Club Lago Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 436 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

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 951-2849

Other options

331 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Orleans
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
All sorts of street parking and lots just south of us.
Public transit
Club Lago is one block west of the Chicago/Franklin stop on the CTA Brown line
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.clublago.com/home.html
Phone number
(312) 951-2849
Catering
Your next office meal can be at Club Lago or Club Lago can be in your office for your next meal.
Private party facilities
Club Lago can accommodate special events for groups up to 180 guests.
Private party contact
Guido: (312) 951-2849

Club Lago Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Chicken Parmigiana

Veal Sassi

Veal Marsala

Bevande

Half or Full Carafe of House Wine - Chianti, Chablis$15.00

House Wine by the Glass$5.50

Bottle of Valpolicella, Merlot, San Giovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay$25.00

Wines by the Glass$7.50

Soft Drinks$2.00

Orange, Grapefruit, Tomato, or Cranberry Juice$2.00

San Pellegrino Mineral Water

Appertizers

Antipasto

Baked Clams$8.50

Fried Calamari$7.50

Fried Zucchini & Mushrooms$6.00

Pizza Bread/with Sausage$5.50

Garlic or Tomato Bread$5.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Pasta

Baked Mostaccioli or Other Pastas$12.50

Fettuccine Alfredo$12.50

Green Noodles Al Forno$12.50

Linguine Alla Carbonara$12.50

Linguine Calamari$14.00

Linguine

Manicotti$12.25

Pasta Francois$13.00

Pasta Galassini$13.00

Tortellini$13.00

Panini

Club House/JR. Club House$8.00

Italian Beef, Sausage, or Meat Ball$8.00

The Gus Sub$11.00

The "Guido"$13.00

Insalate

Insalata Dante$11.00

Lago Salad Bowl$11.00

Marinated Calamari Salad$11.00

Executive Salad$11.00

Vince's Salad$11.00

Large House Salad as Entrée$7.00

Dalla Grigia

U.S. Choice NY Strip Steak$29.00

U.S. Choice Butt Steak$26.00

Chopped Round Steak$13.00

Roast Beef Plate$13.00

Broiled Pork Chops$19.00

Scampi Alla Griglia$17.00

Vitello

Bracioline All' Agro$18.00

Veal Limone$16.00

Veal Marsala$16.00

Veal Parmigiana$16.00

Veal Piccante$16.00

Veal Rusticana$16.00

Veal Saltimbocca$18.00

Veal Sassi$18.00

Breaded Veal Cutlet$16.00

Pollo, Pesci, E Vegetali

Chicken Meuniere$14.00

Chicken Parmigiana$14.00

Chicken Piccante$14.00

Chicken Cacciatora$15.50

Chicken Vesuvio$15.50

Broiled Filet of Orange Roughy$17.00

Lago Fried Shrimp$17.00

Scampi Italiano$17.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$12.00

A La Carte

French Fries

Cottage or Shoestring, Fries

Sauteed Spinach

Onion Rings "The Best In The City"