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il Porcellino, Chicago, IL

il Porcellino

4.7 (4445)
$30 and under
Italian
59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy.

As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Catering
    Contact ilporcellinoparties@lettuce.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    il Porcellino provides private dining options for various group sizes and events, ranging from cozy, intimate gatherings to large corporate functions. Our private dining areas are versatile and can be customized to meet your specific requirements.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa & Lili: (312) 955-1446
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Clark St.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Private dining

Offers

  • Negroni Hour at the il Porcellino Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Check out il Porcellino for Negroni Hour, featuring $8 House Negroni, rotating monthly Negroni special and select wines by the glass, as well as special bites for $6. Happy Hour specials are available at the bar and for dine-in only, Monday - Friday from 4pm to 6pm.

    Negroni Hour at the il Porcellino Bar photo

What 4,445 people are saying

il Porcellino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Porcellino offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Chicago with "excellent service" and a "cozy, inviting ambiance." Guests rave about the "fantastic" lasagna and garlic bread, complemented by a "good selection of wine and cocktails." Perfect for gatherings and special occasions, it's a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.
4,445 Reviews
  1. Rich

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good time, maybe slightly overpriced for the quality but great ambiance and vibe

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  2. Alec VIP

    Wisconsin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, atmosphere, and fair prices. The portions were good and the quality was excellent. Definitely recommend!

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  3. Sierra

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food we had was delicious, hot and fresh. We shared appetizers of garlic bread and calamari. Then had mains of egg plant parm and shrimp scampi. The mains were big so if we only did one next time I would highly recommend the egg plant parm. It was a 10/10 meal for me. Maybe next time I’ll save room for dessert (which also looked amazing).

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner! The ambiance is a fun combo of chic/elegant and cozy. Waitress was great, food was great. Will for sure come back here! Highly recommend.

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  5. Kristen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and ambiance! Loved the music and drcor. The food was decent, but not as good as anticipated.

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  6. Brian VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Found this little gem on Google Maps. Then booked on Open Table. The place was very busy on a Friday night but the service and food were superb! I will definitely visit again next time I’m in Chicago.

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  7. Dione

    Dallas - Fort Worth8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we have had in a while. Everything was fabulous. Started with meatballs and cheese bread (kinda wish we got the garlic bread- that looked amazing). Husband had the pasta special, and I had the lasagna- both we outstanding. Waiter brought a dessert for my birthday. It was wayyy too much food but you can have lunch the next day.

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  8. Lisa VIP

    Columbus70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Stuffed mushrooms were really good as well as the chicken piccata. Service was impeccable. A really nice dinner for a very reasonable price.

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  9. Ian

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great with enough options to choose from but not overwhelming. Pastas were all great and we enjoyed the appetizer selections.

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  10. Rachel

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible, staff was great and the ambience was exactly what we’re looking for — a unique Italian experience. So fun to eat family style with all our friends and appreciated the big portions!

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FAQs

il Porcellino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 595-0800.

il Porcellino is rated 4.7 stars by 4445 OpenTable diners.

il Porcellino does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 82 times today
Google Map for il Porcellino

59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clark St.
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Contact ilporcellinoparties@lettuce.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    il Porcellino provides private dining options for various group sizes and events, ranging from cozy, intimate gatherings to large corporate functions. Our private dining areas are versatile and can be customized to meet your specific requirements.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa & Lili: (312) 955-1446
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