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Angelina Ristorante

Address: 3561 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

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This tiny Southern Italian establishment dishes up traditional eats and lots of atmosphere – don't forget about the tasty Sunday champagne brunch!

Caliterra Bar & Grille

Address: 633 N St. Clair St, Wyndham Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611

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This hotel eatery's tasty menu adds Californian style to Italian standards. The seasonal menu changes each month, and on Sundays, the kitchen is abuzz preparing for an over-the-top Sunday brunch. Plus, live jazz can be heard in the Calittera Bar. If you're feeling indulgent, dine at the chef's table, which seats 18...

Campagnola

Address: 815 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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The small dining room fills up quickly with patrons eager to enjoy the creative dishes of chef Michael Alternberg. The name means "country-style," and that's just what you get – rustic, wood-laden surroundings, complete with some cozy looking couches, and the best of bold Italian cooking. Try grilled calamari with...

Coco Pazzo

Address: 300 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant focuses on hearty Tuscan cuisine. The dining room has a spacious, airy interior, upscale but still comfortable. The food is full of assertive flavors, as evidenced by dishes like pappardelle with rabbit, roast pancetta-rolled pork loin, and herb-crusted half rack of lamb...

Francesca's on Taylor

Address: 1400 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

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This neighborhood charmer earns high marks for its traditional trattoria atmosphere, friendly service, and Northern Italian and Tuscan-inspired fare. Start off with an appetizer of mussels in spicy tomato sauce before moving on to heartier matters, like pollo limone, rigatoni melanzane with roasted eggplant and...

Gabriel's

Address: 310 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL 60040

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Cuisines collide at this refined restaurant, namely French and Italian. The open kitchen allows guests to see masterful chefs at work, preparing everything from a veal porterhouse to pastas and seafood dishes. The menu changes seasonally to take advantage of the freshest ingredients, and when the weather permits,...

O'Famé

Address: 4159 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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This family-owned and -operated Italian restaurant has been satisfying Chicago diners for well over 20 years, thanks to thin-crust pizzas, homemade pastas, efficient service, and speedy carryout. Appetizers like stuffed artichokes and steamed clams are just a warm-up for goodies like eggplant parmigiano, chicken...

Pompei Bakery

Address: 1531 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

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This cafeteria-style restaurant has a well-deserved reputation for putting out some of the area's best pizzas, breads, and desserts. The menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, and desserts. Try a stuffed pizza, like "The Works" or the "Beef Angelo." Homemade pastas topped with savory...

Spiaggia

Address: 980 N Michigan Ave, 1 Magnificent Mile, level 2, Chicago, IL 60611

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For luxurious, upscale Italian dining, Spiaggia is a top pick. One of the town's most romantic dining rooms, it features sparkling platinum-and-white decor, sculpted steel light fixtures, and fantastic Lake Michigan views. The food is simplicity at its best, crafted with the finest aged cheeses, the freshest produce,...

Va Pensiero

Address: 1566 Oak Ave, Margarita European Inn, Evanston, IL 60202

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This serene dining spot is considered the best northern Italian restaurant in Chicago, thanks to perfect pastas and risotto dishes, a well-chosen wine list, and a rustic, authentic Italian environment that is complete with pillars. The name means "think freely" in Italian, and chefs do just that, going beyond basic...

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