1. Happy Camper
8.8
1209 N Wells St (Division), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town · 36 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: TORY (Romas, artichoke hearts, roast garlic, fresh basil, feta & olive oil) - substituted mozzarella for feta
ISC Chicago: Build Your Own 10” Pizza (Marinara, Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Basil)
ISC Chicago: Build Your Own 10” Pizza (Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Arugula, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Basil)
2. Prosecco
8.5
710 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 30 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: AVOCADO (Avocado, grilled Maine lobster and prawns, red bell peppers, scallions, basil oil, balsamic, fresh basil)
Crain's Chicago Business: For a more substantial starter or light entree, pick from the carpacci menu of air-dried beef filet, beef tenderloin or duck, thinly sliced and garnished sparely. Read more.
Showtime Network: It may not be fit for communion, but even the Pope can appreciate a nice bubbly.
3. L'Appetito
8.3
30 E Huron St (at Wabash), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 32 tips and reviews
Paul O1KO: Their Parma is so good here! Mozzarella ball cut in half, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil on top of prosciutto on an Italian bread!
@AngelaWoody: One of my favorite places in Chicago! You will be satisfied with anything you order!!
Adrian Galli: They don't have it everyday but if you catch them when they have their Italian beef, get it. Might be the best in the city.
4. La Scarola
8.6
721 W Grand Ave (btwn Halsted & Union), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 68 tips and reviews
PureWow: You don’t just eat at La Scarola, you feast. Still, it’s worth it to save a little room at the start for a cup of pasta e fagioli soup, which brims with cannellini beans, fresh basil and cheese. Read more.
Taste Tester: The place to go for REAL Italian! Loved this dish so much that I saved it for the trip back home!
ShopTRACY BURTON: Be hungry & enjoy!
7. Wisma - Chicago
8.6
131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · West Loop · 4 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Wisma has des Rosiers’s silky soups, hearty sandwiches and sensible entrées (salmon with quinoa), all of it delicious, all of it made with sustainably, and priced as if it were in the suburbs. Read more.
Jordan Bouvier: The soups will blow your mind.
Rosemary M: You've got to try their butternut squash soup; so good!
9. Ignotz Ristorante
8.7
2421 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Heart of Chicago · 11 tips and reviews
Margo Andrews: Lasagna, clam sauce, and gnocchi were awesome! As well as the bread and more importantly, the service!
Jeff Willinger: The best advise I can give is to go to another place. UNLESS you have 2-3 hours for dinner in a non-A/C place, go somewhere else.
Sly Gam: Very good food and wonderful service!
12. Beatrix
8.9
834 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 16 tips and reviews
Marie La Rue: Visited for brunch. Lots of fresh and healthy options to start the day. Laidback atmosphere, good mix of families and friend groups. Snag a table on the patio.
C Rey: The Market is open and offers a bevy of lunch and snacks options. Hot food/salad bar charges by weight and restaurant fulfils high standard set by other locations. Fresh ingredients, honest food.
morg: wonderful fresh food in this restaurant slash coffee bar, gluten free and vegan options, don’t miss the cucumber mint soda!
ISC Chicago: BASIL CREAM MUSSELS (Fresh and sustainable. Sweet sake, garlic, fresh basil, Thai bird chili and a splash of cream. Served with toasted baguette.)
ISC Chicago: SQUID INK FRIED RICE (Spanish squid ink, jumbo shrimp, cherry tomato, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, sweet corn and fresh basil.)
Sarah: They have a gorgeous patio in the back. Its a must for nice weather!