Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Rosario's Pizzeria and Ristorante

5.0

5 (159)

$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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Zaineb

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

As always this place is amazing. Good food. Love it

Sal and Tony's Italian

4.9

4.9 (10)

$30 and under

Italian

Buffalo Grove

About the restaurant

Conveniently located on the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, Sal & Tony’s offers a casual dining atmosphere for families featuring delicious Italian and American food and a full-service bar with flat screens and an extended patio for Golfers. For parties of 6 pr more, or if you are unable to find a reservation online, please call us at 847-243-4142 and we will try our best to accommodate your party.

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SONIAVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The food is always good. I had vesuvio chicken wings. The service was good. Everyone is friendly and nice.

Tocco

4.9

4.9 (352)

$30 and under

Italian

Winnetka

About the restaurant

Good Food, Good Wine, Good Shoes, Makes Life Better.

Born in Naples, Italy and raised in Milan, Bruno Abate was inspired at an early age by his parents for his passion for food and fashion. Bruno opened his first company in Milan, selling fish and caviar to high-end restaurants. His extensive travels around the world helped him appreciate fine food and design and eventually led him to Chicago in 1999, where he combined his passions. In Chicago, Bruno brought together his vision to marry authentic Italian cuisine with a modern design when he opened his first restaurant Follia, in the meatpacking district and currently, Tocco in Winnetka.

The concept was simple, make authentic Italian Cuisine with the finest ingredients and give diners an experience like they were in Italy.

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PeterVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Consistency, quality, service - just the best Italian restaurant in the North Shore of Chicago. Food is always hot and delicious.

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Popular dish

Lasagna Bolognese

Villa Verone

4.9

4.9 (2494)

$30 and under

Italian

Geneva

About the restaurant

For a taste of old Italy, head to Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano, housed in an 1849 historic stone home in downtown Geneva. For over 27 years, Villa Verone has embraced the values of authentic southern Italian cooking and an Italian family. Come and enjoy a delicious meal, great atmosphere and fabulous service. Celebrate your next special event with us. Private rooms available.

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ScottVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food and service in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Gamba Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (1216)

$31 to $50

Italian

Merrillville, Indiana

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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Michael

Dined 2 days ago

Gamba is by far not only the best restaurant in northwest Indiana, but one of the best restaurants in the Chicagoland area!

Frankie's Since 1988

4.9

4.9 (3891)

$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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mari lynnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Frankie’s never disappoints. Great food, great atmosphere, great staff.

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Cucina Capri

4.9

4.9 (25)

$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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Christopher

Dined 5 days ago

A small but intimate setting. The flavor was absolutely delicious and everything was delicious! Service was superb as well.

Franco's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (676)

$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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OscarVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had the sausage and Peppers for an appetizer and it is always good. This is a go to dish. We also had an orange chicken that was not too overly flavored or sweet. We also had the lamb chops that came out with about 6 bones and was great with the spinach and potatoes. We were so full from dinner that we didn’t have room for dessert but we will next time. This is a Chicago classic with great service and wine selection! We will be back soon.

RoccoVino's - Elk Grove Village

5.0

5 (134)

$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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AntonVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great pizza! This food is fresh and made to order. A small interior space but friendly service.

Tuscany on Taylor

4.8

4.8 (2257)

$30 and under

Italian

Little Italy / University Village

About the restaurant

Tuscany on Taylor is the original Tuscany restaurant opened in 1990 in the heart of Little Italy. A comfortable trattoria, Tuscany serves Northern Italian favorites including: homemade pastas, pizzas from our wood-burning ovens, signature Italian chicken dishes, grilled veal and other authentic dishes. Private party space available.

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Todd

Dined 5 days ago

Food was excellent. Dessert were super tasty. Service was great. Prices were very reasonable. Would definitely go back here in a heartbeat. We sat outside and were very comfortable.

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