Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated July 05, 2025

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RoccoVino's - Elk Grove Village

5.0

5 (141)

$30 and under

Italian

Elk Grove Village

About the restaurant

RoccoVino’s is Traditional Italian with a Twist – featuring creative pasta specialties, fresh seafood, veal & chops, unique chef specials and pizza. Our menu has been created to combine your favorite Italian dishes with family recipes and new exciting options. Each dish is carefully created for each diner to ensure the best family experience.

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Florence

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

Once again, our dinner was delicious! RoccoVino’s never disappoints. Food was excellent and service was very good. We’ve been to the Elk Grove restaurant many times and I know we’ll go there many more!

Taurasi

4.9

4.9 (768)

$31 to $50

Italian

Westmont

About the restaurant

Taurasi is a full bar casual sophisticated dining establishment serving traditional and modern Italian cuisine and steaks paired with fine wines.
At Taurasi almost everything is made at the moment and almost everything is made in house including noodles, dressings, sauces and desserts. Simple!
Taurasi is one of the few restaurants in the area operated by a second level certified wine Sommelier.

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EdwardVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant in Westmont. Great house-made pastas and a terrific wine list list with a variety of unique Italian wines. Five Stars!

Rosario's Pizzeria and Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (173)

$30 and under

Italian

Roselle

About the restaurant

The Bucaro family has been proudly serving the Roselle, Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Medinah, Hoffman Estates, Itasca and Bloomingdale communities since 1976. Rosarios offers a variety of authentic Italian cuisine including pizza, pasta specialties, chicken entrees, veal, steaks and chops, seafood dishes, weekly chef specials and much more. Happy hour is available at the bar for select hours of the week, live entertainment two nights out of the month, and A&E Gaming slot machines are available for individuals 21 and up.

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SandyVIP

Dined on Jul 21, 2025

Once again, we dined at ROSARIOS while visiting family in Chicago. We sat on the patio which was perfect. Our server Lilly was so lovely. So attentive and polite. It was refreshing to have a server with great manners. Our meals were super delicious. The grilled octopus was cooked to perfection. The dessert of tiramisu and lava cake were excellent as well. We highly recommend ROSARIOS for its family vibe and super tasty meals. It’s a neighborhood gem

SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza Company - Wauconda

4.9

4.9 (513)

$30 and under

Italian

Barrington

About the restaurant

SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza is a hidden gem in Wauconda, offering a unique dining experience with delicious food in a casual-chic setting. The low-lit ambiance is perfect for a relaxed meal. What sets SLYCE apart? They use anthracite coal to heat their ovens, resulting in pizzas with a distinct flavor and perfectly charred crust. Their commitment to quality means they use fresh, seasonal ingredients and high-quality meats and cheeses. The diverse menu includes not only pizzas but also small plates, salads, wings, and sandwiches. Their extensive drink selection features curated wines, beers, and cocktails to suit every taste. Don’t forget to indulge in their gelato bar to finish your meal on a sweet note. SLYCE is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly and women-owned, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere at SLYCE, where great food and good company come together.

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SaraVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Food and service were excellent. Temperature in the restaurant was too hot.

Gamba Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (1229)

$31 to $50

Italian

Merrillville, IN

About the restaurant

The former owners of the Venezia Bar & Grill and Café Venezia, Benito and Hilda Gamba, have combined their efforts into the Gamba Ristorante. Located in Merrillville, this restaurant is housed in an architectural masterpiece, which is hard to miss with its circular design and copper roof. Modeled after upscale restaurants in exotic European locations, the menu offers classic Italian cuisine. The wine room boasts storage space for 1,000 bottles. A banquet hall holds up to 175 people and looks out onto an open courtyard.

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Eileen

Dined 2 days ago

Service is great at this restaurant. The bread was good. The tomato veal soup was good. The Caprese Salad was very good. The seafood pasta was good but could has had more scallops and shrimp. The beef ravioli tasted only ok. There were only 5 pieces and the sauce was thin. Overall, this is a very nice restaurant. I only wish the prices weren't so high for the size of the dishes and that the ravioli was as good as it was the last time I visited.

Cucina Capri

4.9

4.9 (30)

$30 and under

Italian

Lemont

About the restaurant

At Capri, we pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients to create classic dishes that bring the essence of Italy to your table. Whether you're here for a casual meal with family, a special celebration, or simply to enjoy a delicious meal, we strive to make every visit memorable. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience filled with great food, fine wine, and genuine hospitality.

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John

Dined on Jul 11, 2025

Andy and his team give great service and even better food. Mangia!

Frankie's Since 1988

4.9

4.9 (3972)

$30 and under

Italian

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. Our Tinley Park location was renovated AND re-branded in May of 2023. We created a new MODERN CHIC vibe...The new name "Frankie's Since 1988" as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago.

No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new concept more energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails & mocktails along with the same homemade pastas and signature dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others that have been loved throughout the years from Frankie's. We also added authentic southern Italian style pizzas from our Marra Forni oven in the dining room.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 16 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

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JoanneVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Beautiful remodel. Great service and very good food.

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4.8

4.8 (3937)

$31 to $50

Italian

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Since 1992, Coco Pazzo has been an award-winning, Tuscan-inspired Chicago favorite. Menu items include the Porterhouse Bistecca alla Fiorentina and whole Mediterranean Sea Bass filleted tableside. Additionally, find housemade pasta, hand-tossed pizza and daily risotto and seafood specials. Enjoy the wood-burning oven while you sit and eat at the bar. As close to Italy as you can get, you'll enjoy dining in this 1905 former warehouse loft space.

Soaring ceilings with theatrical lighting, blue velvet drapes surround the dining room. Sit near an open window and enjoy passersby in this vibrant River North neighborhood. Steps from the Merchandise Mart and a short walk over the river from the Loop. Feel the welcoming and warm hospitality of this Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurant & Best Italian Wine List recipient and Wine Spectator award winner. Outdoor patio open weather permitting. Whether you join us for a romantic date night or corporate event, we look forward to hosting you soon!

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RichardVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food, service, and ambiance were all so excellent.

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Franco's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (693)

$30 and under

Italian

Bridgeport

About the restaurant

If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings.

Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi.

Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant."

You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.

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Karen

Dined 6 days ago

Franco's is a wonderful restaurant. The food is amazing and the staff is great. We got bread and our drink order taken not long after we sat down. After we ordered, our meals came surprisingly quickly and was delicious.

Ruscello - Nordstrom Oakbrook Center

4.8

4.8 (342)

$30 and under

Italian

Oak Brook

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (630) 218-2410 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Thank You.

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DonnaVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Waiters are always great and the salads we had were perfect!

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Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Experience

Happy Hour at the Ruscello!

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