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Piccolo Sogno, Chicago, IL

Piccolo Sogno

4.7
4.7
6952 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Piccolo Sogno

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
River West

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 105 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”

Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.

When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.

Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm-just for the winter.

You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee.

Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 421-0077
  • Website
    http://piccolosognorestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Priolo
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room seats up to 50 people
  • Location
    464 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60642
  • Area
    River West
  • Cross Street
    Grand
  • Parking details
    Valet with Private Lot, $16 for Lunch and Dinner Cash Only
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line & Grand Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 6,952 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Piccolo Sogno is a charming Italian gem in Chicago, celebrated for its "amazing" food and "outstanding" service. Diners rave about the "best patio" in the city, a serene garden oasis perfect for summer evenings. Consistency in quality and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" destination for Italian cuisine lovers.

6,952 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Much too loud f a restaurant to enjoy the great food and conversation with friends. For a very nice restaurant, why does it promote this level of noise?

    1 person found this helpful

  2. tricia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was my first experience dining at Piccoli Sogna, and I'm still determining if I would return. The reservation policy states that I should be at most 10 minutes late, but I waited 15 minutes before being seated at a small table for two in a crowded space. It wasn't the restaurant's fault, but the man at the table next to us was using the f-word, and as I said before, since tables are very close, it made for an uncomfortable atmosphere. The homemade pasta was delicious, although I ordered Paglia e Fieno, served with a veal ragu and I couldn't see any ragu on the dish, possibly due to the dim lighting, and I couldn't taste either. The service was excellent, but the bill was quite high for just two pasta dishes

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  3. bob

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an exceptional dining experience for me. The different flavors kept the palette guessing the ravioli, I ordered as an appetizer, this was one of the best dishes I have ever had. My family wanted pasta however I had a taste for steak. I ordered the ribeye which was a cut. I typically do not order and I’m glad I did. It was the first ribeye, I had that was full of flavor and wasn’t overwhelmed by marbling.

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  4. Keith

    Belgium

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a wonderful restaurant. Food is delicious. Service is knowledgable and attentive. The room is attractive. Ambient noise still allowed for normal conversation at the dinner table. I have dined here before and will again.

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  5. Emily

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Sitting outside in the tent, even with heaters, on a 20 degree day was not comfortable and should not be an option for guests. I wish I had known ahead of time and would have made other plans.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Jenny

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Food was amazing. The gnocchi was delicious. I would definitely order it again.

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  7. Amanda

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this cozy Italian restaurant. I felt we were a little bit close to the tables around us, but otherwise had a delicious meal in a great space.

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  8. Joanna

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We moved tables once because the people next to us were extremely loud. We were moved into a beautiful room, but there was a large party in there who were also loud. It was definitely not easy to have a conversation with older people. We like this restaurant but probably won’t come again if there are more than 4 of us.

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  9. Claire

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Piccolo Sogno. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. They know true, traditional service not seen at too many establishments anymore. I typically opt for an entree, but ordered the lasagne this time and it was great. My group left full and happy.

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  10. Patti

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indeed the diamond nestled in the middle of Chicago! From entering the front door, the staff at Piccolo Sogno make you feel like family...their family. Everything on the menu is delicious, flavorful, authentic Italian cuisine (the lasagna is my fav!). Dining here is ALWAYS a treat for us. Tony, Ciro and Alfredo are the BEST of the BEST! Thank you for another wonderful dining experience!

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Piccolo Sogno is rated 4.7 stars by 6952 OpenTable diners.

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Piccolo Sogno

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
River West

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 105 times today
Google Map for Piccolo Sogno

464 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60642

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand
  • Area
    River West
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet with Private Lot, $16 for Lunch and Dinner Cash Only
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line & Grand Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Priolo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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