1. Bar Cargo
9.0
605 N Wells St (Ohio Street), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 3 tips and reviews
Tau Watts: Best wings ever, with hard hitting house music for background noise, great place with an amazing vibe
Naywri Wright: I started out with the Cargo Wings then the Chop Chop Salad and last the Cargo Grilled Cheese.
David: Cool casual spot in river north with awesome (and huge) Roman style pizza.
2. Pizzeria Portofino
8.8
317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 6 tips and reviews
Christopher Floss: Awesome meatballs. Great pizza!
Vicky Medina-Rivera: It was a trendy place w/great food, drinks and atmosphere.
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: I love eating Italian down by the Chicago River. Great location, staff and delicious menu offerings. Wine list is a must read. Reservations encouraged. Ciao.
3. Nonnina
8.8
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews
Chazamm: Meatballs all day! Duck Ragu off the charts
Hailey: Restaurant is gorgeous! Excellent service, and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is perfect. Cozy dining areas, and the wait staff will treat you like family. 5 out of 5 stars from me!
Tim Backus: Cozy and delicious. The sommelier is on point.
6. Nico Osteria
1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 89 tips and reviews
Paulo Santos: Excellent service, great Italian breakfasts.. Need to come back here for dinner and that lobster spaghetti!
Ruben Kim: Try kampachi in crudo section
Eater: Nico Osteria is drawing the bulk of the who's who of the dining scene back to the Gold Coast. Italian seafood dishes, sophisticated cocktails, and creative desserts make it more than just a big name.
7. Prosecco
8.6
710 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 30 tips and reviews
Mike: The food and service is perfect every time. Best Italian in River North.
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.
12. Osteria Di Eataly
8.4
43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 4 tips and reviews
Christopher Floss: Authentic #italian #pasta. Try the penne with melanzane and pomodoro. Pollo for a secondo is also an awesome choice. Great wine options by the glass, both red and white, all Italian.
Kelly: Good food prepared in a totally open kitchen with bar seating and fast, friendly service.
Stacy Bo Bacy: Food is so, so good here. Especially enjoyed the meatballs. You can get reservations online through OpenTable.
13. L'Appetito
8.6
30 E Huron St (at Wabash), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 32 tips and reviews
Othman Nasser: Counter cookies, vegetarian sandwiches eggplant with pesto and tomatoes wow!
@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.
14. Siena Tavern
8.7
51 West Kinzie Street (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 191 tips and reviews
Jessica Nicholson: Truffle Scrambled Eggs Roasted mushrooms, goat cheese toast
Sara Swear: The squid ink pasta is to die for! Also the drink #4 was delicious. If you can't get a reservation they have a lot of tables by the bar that you can get into quickly.
Amanda Gilmore: Get the coccoli - a light doughy ball served with prosciutto wrapped around truffle cheese with honey! The flavors are amazingly delish!
15. Quartino
8.7
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews
Chris Soda: Carpaccio and grilled octopus were our favorites!
Marina M: Veal meatball slide
Crain's Chicago Business: Get the the thin-crust pizza, which manage to be both light and rich. Crusts are crisp, with a bready flavor, and house-made sauce is a knockout. Read more.