Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Little Italy / University Village
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- HHannahNashville •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent food and service - you can tell it ’s a great team all excited to be there together putting out awesome food. Recommend the meatballs and keeping it simple on the pies like they suggest - sausage & giard / pep & hot honey were excellent combos as always. Can’t wait to come back!More infoPIZZ'AMICIPrice: Expensive• Pizza Bar• West Town•4.8
- EEmilyChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoOutstanding food and service. Will be back ASAP. Do not skip the Foccacia di Recco!More infoMano a ManoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Logan Square•4.7
- RRyanChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWhat an amazing dinner experience! The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and very well decorated. The drinks were top notch, and high quality. We started with the arancini, which was crunchy, the rice was a perfect texture, and it had just the perfect amount of cheese. The table bread was on another level. It had subtle sweet notes, which consisted of honey and orange. I had the tagliatelle. The short rib was moist and very tender, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. My wife had the rigatoni, and she said the pasta was cooked perfectly as well, and the vodka sauce was very creamy and had excellent flavor. The tiramisu was just on another level! I have already recommended Alla Vita to 3 other people in the last 2 days! A must visit......I would give 6 stars if I could!More infoAlla VitaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• West Loop•4.8
- KKimSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on 24 Dec 2024Love Prosecco. Neighborhood restaurant that makes dining feel like special event. Bread is fresh and warm served with fresh olive oil and olive tampa ade. We had the delicious bufala appetizer and special was shrimp appeti34 cooked perfectly. My daughter ordered the carbonara and side of asparagus, my husband the fettuccini al granchi and I had the tartufate which is my usual dish that I cannot get enough of (truffle, mushroom, asparagus, sun dried tomatoes) We come often. Meals and ambience always perfect. Easy for conversation. Excellent service and food is divineMore infoProseccoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.5
- DDavidChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on 19 Dec 2024The welcome to the restaurant was very pleasant. The service was friendly and very attentive. This was not my first visit to.Peanut Park. They are consistently friendly and attentive. The food is always excellent and reasonably priced. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.More infoPeanut Park TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy / University Village•4.8
Discover best Contemporary Italian restaurants in Little Italy / University Village
Discover the essence of contemporary Italian cuisine in Chicago's vibrant Little Italy/University Village. This area, known for its rich cultural heritage and culinary diversity, serves as a perfect backdrop for exploring innovative Italian dining experiences. Restaurants here skillfully blend traditional Italian flavors with modern culinary techniques, creating dishes that are both authentic and inventive. Diners can expect a variety of options, from handmade pastas and artisan pizzas to sophisticated seafood dishes, all prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The dining scene in this historic neighborhood offers a charming mix of old-world ambiance and contemporary sophistication, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts. Each restaurant strives to provide a memorable dining experience, characterized by meticulous service and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're seeking a casual meal or a refined evening out, Little Italy/University Village is the place to indulge in the best of contemporary Italian cuisine in Chicago.