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il Porcellino, Chicago, IL

il Porcellino

4.8
4.8
4337 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 124 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy.

As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Delivery & takeout
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Offers

  • Negroni Hour at the il Porcellino Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Check out il Porcellino for Negroni Hour, featuring $8 House Negroni, rotating monthly Negroni special and select wines by the glass, as well as special bites for $6. Happy Hour specials are available at the bar and for dine-in only, Monday - Friday from 4pm to 6pm.

    Negroni Hour at the il Porcellino Bar photo

What 4,337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Porcellino offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service" in a charming "old-school Italian ambiance." Highlights include the "Burrata Lasagna," "outstanding" tiramisu, and "excellent" wine list. The staff is "extremely friendly" and attentive, making it a "must-visit" for special occasions or a cozy dinner outing.

4,337 Reviews
  1. Ariana VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice, intimate setting! Food was very comforting and came out super fast!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would definitely go again. The atmosphere & scenic value is amazing. Never judge a book by its cover- the image of the restaurant caught me by surprise. 10/10 <3

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  3. Yoga

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience. Food and service was amazing! Great vegetarian options.

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  4. bridget VIP

    Chicago197 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good - server was attentive and friendly. food was ok - there's better italian in the city and it was not really hot - room temp (the hot food).

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  5. Daniel VIP

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The place needs to regulate the temperature better. Went from hot to cold to warm to cold in 1 hour. Wasnt planning on eating with a coat on. The caprese was completely random and lasagna came cold and was underwhelming. The whole experience was disappointing with so much hype and expectations.

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  6. Jay

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Calamari was great! Both the bread options were good as well. The Spicy shrimp spaghetti was not spicy at all. And the alfredo was a little bland. Service was good.

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  7. Chrissy

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the lasagna! Everything was amazing. Great food and service.

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  8. Georgiana VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb!! My son and I enjoyed a wonderful dining experience at il Porcellino! The ambience is lovely, particularly the lighting! Our meal was delicious and our cocktails savory! Our server was professional, attentive, courteous and knowledgeable! We will be returning soon! Thank you!

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  9. KatherineZ VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic! Every dish from the Cesar salad to cheesy break and vodka rigatoni was something I would order again next visit. Wish I was dining with more than 2 so I could have shared more of the apps as many of those looked good seeing other tables near us order them. Will definitely be back!
    il PorcellinoResponded on 1 March 2025
    Thank you for the kind words

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  10. Niamh VIP

    Manchester17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What a find in Chicago to get a true classic old school feel! The ambiance and atmosphere were incredible, service top notch and the food…where do I start? From the antipasti, to the pasta to the entrees simply stunning. No room for dessert but recommend the cocktails! Can’t wait to be back. This is a special place.
    il PorcellinoResponded on 1 March 2025
    Thank you Niamh

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FAQs

il Porcellino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 595-0800.

il Porcellino is rated 4.8 stars by 4337 OpenTable diners.

il Porcellino does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 124 times today
Google Map for il Porcellino

59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

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