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Club Lago Restaurant, Chicago, IL

Club Lago Restaurant

4.7 (501)
$30 and under
Italian
331 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

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What 501 people are saying

Club Lago Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Club Lago Restaurant offers a "classic Chicago experience" with its "amazing" old-school Italian dishes. Known for its "crispiest crusting on veal parmigiana" and "excellent chicken parm," the family-owned spot combines "delicious food" with a welcoming atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "great food and cocktails" make it a beloved choice.
501 Reviews
  1. Linda VIP

    Chicago / Illinois42 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We usually love Club Lago, but it was really off tonight. Our server took a long time to greet us even though they were not crowded. We had to tell her we wanted to order a drink. We ordered a salad to start. She did what we really hate in a restaurant.... She brought out entrees when we were still eating our salads. We said we weren't done with our salad, and she just pushed things aside to put our entrees down. She never cleared the salad plates. We had to ask someone to take them away. She asked if I wanted another glass of wine when I was done with my entree. They were out of veal, so I ordered a chicken dish. She charged for the veal. It was changed when I told the owner. We'll just chalk it up to a bad night and assume it will be better next time

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  2. Jason VIP

    Alabama37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quintessential Chicago food, family, and hospitality! This place has been around for a long time and they have managed to perfect so many classic Italian dishes. Everything we ordered had a depth of flavor to it that you just can’t find anywhere, to include the crispiest crusting on their veal parmigiana I’ve ever had the pleasure to eat. It’s a real trick to maintain that crunch under sauce and cheese, but they do it right! It’s an old school place that has managed to maintain the perfect formula of great food, an engaging staff, and homemade comfort!

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  3. John

    Chicago / Illinois25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful neighborhood restaurant with delicious food, casual but efficient service, and a very good overall experience

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  4. Bob VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time and all was very good old school italion. Calamari, veal and pasta all amazing. We will be back! So much more i want to try on the menu.

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  5. Braden

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good ambience, good desserts and great service!

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  6. Pamela VIP

    Chicago / Illinois64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Been going here for over 25 years. Still my go to when I am in Chicago (no longer live there). Family owned and operated. Great meal for the price!

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  7. Seana

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent chicken parm and the special scampi. You can’t beat the vibe in this place - classic Chicago experience.

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  8. John

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    outstanding no frills Italian joint with great food and cocktails.

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  9. Richard

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was cooked perfectly. Got the booth for date night. Staff was a little busy but that’s to be expected when the foods as good as it is.

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  10. Sarah

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I was conflicted on how many stars to give this place. Some things really stood out, some average, and some disappointing things as well. To start, the dining area is spacious and getting a table for 4 was smooth. The tables are provided with bread and butter, but it was cold and tough, so I didn't care for it. Service is strangely both fast and slow. My table had to flag down our waitress to order, which took about 10 minutes to do so. However, once we put in our orders the food came out very quickly. I would say it took longer to get our waitress to put in our orders. Mixed reviews for the house salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was incredibly juicy, but the rest of the salad was okay. However, the house made Italian sauce really pulled everything together for me and made the salad enjoyable. I tried the cheese tortellini with vodka sauce and this was delicious! It was so so good. Everything else was average. The onion rings were not crispy and lacked flavor, but they started to grow on me as late more. However, definitely not "best in the city". The chicken Parmesan was loved by the table and they even ordered a second plate. The establishment was very clean and full of history. Prices were very reasonable and we all left full.

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FAQs

Club Lago Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 951-2849.

Club Lago Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 501 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Club Lago Restaurant

331 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Orleans
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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