These Are Our Best Italian Restaurants
Top 10 Italian spots to add to your hit list
Bookmark this guide for the nights you are in the mood for pasta, pizza and a spritz! Check out some of our favorite Italian restaurants from Lettuce Entertain You from special occasion Tuscan steakhouses to casual pizzerias.
Tre Dita
This Tuscan steakhouse at the St. Regis Chicago from famed Chef Evan Funke is known for its handmade pasta, Tuscan steaks, stunning dining room and incredible views of Chicago. Prefer to dine at the bar? Bar Tre Dita offers us the full Tre Dita menu, plus a wide selection of Italian-inspired cocktails.
Perfect for: A special occasion, date night, impressing clients, pre-dinner drink at Bar Tre Dita
Make a reservation at Tre Dita
Antico Posto
After a day of shopping at Oakbrook Center, pop into Antico Posto for classic Italian specialties like the signature Chicken Meatballs, Eggplant Parmesan, housemade pastas and hand-stretched pizzas. Pair it with a spritz of glass of vino.
Perfect for: Post shopping bite, family dinner, lunch, happy hour
Make a reservation at Antico Posto
Pizzeria Portofino
It’s always summer at Pizzeria Portofino! Located along the Chicago River in River North, Pizzeria Portofino is known for its Insta-worthy cocktails, like the Portofino Purse, signature and seasonal pizzas, and iconic all-seasons patio.
Perfect for: Al fresco dining (no matter the season), GNO, Sunday Spritzes, impressing out-of-towners
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino
RPM Italian (Chicago, D.C., Las Vegas)
For when you’re craving a bowl of handmade pasta, RPM Italian is the spot. This modern Italian restaurant is a great place to take your friends who are always down to try the hottest restaurant in town, plus most pastas can be made gluten-free! RPM Italian is located in Chicago, D.C. and Las Vegas!
Perfect for: Your foodie friends, to spot a celeb, date night, work dinners, gluten-free friends
Make a reservation at the RPM Italian nearest you
Pizzeria Gabbo
Pizzeria Gabbo is a new, cozy neighborhood pizzeria in Chicago’s Fulton Market. The restaurant is quickly becoming known for its two different styles of pizzas including Chicago Thin & Crispy and New York Crispy. Be sure to pop over to the soft serve gelato window for a little something sweet if you are in the neighborhood.
Perfect for: Weeknight dinner, catch-up with friends, cozy vibes, pizza lovers
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Gabbo
Saranello’s
Saranello’s is located in Wheeling, IL and dishes out a menu of classic Italian specialties in a rustic environment. The restaurant also has amazing private event spaces for both small and large gatherings, making it the perfect spot for your next social or corporate event. Plus, be sure to check out Saranello’s tavern-style pizza which is available exclusively for carryout and delivery.
Perfect for: Corporate and social events, carryout and delivery, dinner with the family, happy hour
Make a reservation at Saranello’s
il Porcellino
This could be the coziest place in downtown Chicago! The space is adorned with string lights, red and white checkered tablecloth, all set to a Sinatra playlist, il Porcellino transports you to an Italian bistro. Known for its takes on Italian classics like the Burrata Lasagna, as well as its extensive negroni program and happy hour, you’ll want to add il Porcellino to your hit list.
Perfect for: Group dining, family in town, happy hour, cozy vibes, date night, carryout and delivery
Make a reservation at il Porcellino
Osteria Via Stato
Osteria Via Stato has been a staple in downtown Chicago for decades. In addition to the Italian specialties and ultra-thin Roman-style pizzas, the restaurant is known for its Famous Italian Dinner, which offers a family-style experience of all chefs favorites for your party to try, so all you have to do is sit back, relax and sip on a glass of Chianti!
Perfect for: Group dining, rustic charm, carryout and delivery, corporate and social events
Make a reservation at Osteria Via Stato
