With a selection of Italian food that rivals <a href="http://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/">Italy</a> itself, Chicago has plenty of restaurants to choose from for anyone who has a craving for delicious <a href="http://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/illinois/articles/chicago-s-10-best-pizzerias-from-thin-crust-to-deep-dish/%0A">pizza</a> and pasta. Here is a brief guide to some of the must visit Italian restaurants in Chicago.

<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Quartino Ristorante </span></h3>

<h3><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Quartino Ristorante</span></strong></h3>
<a href="http://www.quartinochicago.com/">Quartino</a> boasts a gorgeous outdoor terrace with a terrific view. During the colder months, the two-floor indoor space is elegant and intimate. The small plates, ranging from creamy duck prosciutto and Gorgonzola dolce to pancetta wrapped dates and carpaccio, are especially flavorsome alongside a glass of wine from Quartino’s extensive collection. Other classic dishes include the crispy polenta fries, house-made gnocchi and braised pork shank – the plates are served family-style.

<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Quartino+Ristorante/@41.893433,-87.628325,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x880e2cad6324f2a9:0x90289d25b5a8fd30"><em>Quartino Ristorante, 626 N. State St, Chicago, IL, USA,.</em></a><em> +1 312 698 5000 </em>

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Quartino Ristorante

<a href="https://www.quartinochicago.com/">Quartino Ristorante</a>, a bi-level restaurant, is an excellent place to spend the evening with friends or family. The restaurant is full of vintage decor and features thin crust pizza, housemade pastas and special seasonal dishes. The portion sizes can be either large or small depending on preference and are made to be shared with others. Visitors can enjoy any meal with one of the flavorful house cocktails or a carafe of wine.

<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Quartino+Ristorante/@41.893433,-87.628325,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x90289d25b5a8fd30?sa=X&ved=0CIkBEPwSMA1qFQoTCMfvuJmzl8cCFYVUPgodUikGkw">Quartino Ristorante, 626 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654</a> +1(312) 698-5000

A cozy restaurant with photos lining the walls, <a href="http://www.lascarola.com/index.html">La Scarola</a> specializes in Italian comfort food and visitors are guaranteed to leave happy and completely satisfied. The menu offers a range of items such as risotto primavera, veal marsala and salmon mondelli, so that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Scarola/@41.8910307,-87.6468243,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5159a505e1ffed94">La Scarola, 721 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654</a> +1(312) 243-1740

Serving traditional and contemporary <a href="http://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/articles/the-10-most-beautiful-towns-in-tuscany/%0A">Tuscan</a> cuisine made from the freshest ingredients, <a href="http://www.cocopazzochicago.com/">Coco Pazzo</a> features a menu of seasonal selections. The restaurant has been given the Italian Seal of Approval by the Italian Government, certifying the exemplary quality and flavor of the food, and it is beloved by politicians, celebrities and various business professionals. To pair with the meal, Coco Pazzo also provides an all Italian wine menu, ensuring that the meal is well rounded and guests receive a complete Italian experience.

<a href="https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=coco+pazzo+chicago&rflfq=1&tbm=lcl&tbs=lf_ui:2,lf:1&oll=41.89190972288108,-87.62935644999999&ospn=0.008369965390699008,0.0171661376953125&oz=16&fll=41.891254817651536,-87.63435608760375&fspn=0.008370051206256335,0.01753091812133789&fz=16&rlfi=hd:;si:&rlha=0">Coco Pazzo, 300 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654</a> +1(312) 836-0900

<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Piccolo Sogno</span></h3>

<h3><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Piccolo Sogno</span></strong></h3>
Consistently labelled one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, <a href="http://piccolosognorestaurant.com/">Piccolo Sogno</a> serves traditional recipes. The pastas combine complex ingredients with hand-made dough – standouts being the frutti di mare – a dish of black spaghetti brimming with mussels, clams, calamari, and shrimp – as well as the green and white ribbon pasta with veal ragu. The pizza is locally considered to be among the best in the region, hand-tossed and baked in a hot wood oven. To accompany the great food is an extensive wine list, featuring bottles from across Italy.

<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piccolo+Sogno/@41.890817,-87.647788,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x880e2ccdfb4518b3:0x9e450ee590cdbc2c"><em>Piccolo Sogno, 464 N. Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA,</em></a><em> +1 312 421 0077 </em>

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Piccolo Sogno

A rustic restaurant with a wood oven and garden seating, <a href="http://piccolosognorestaurant.com/">Piccolo Sogno</a> brings fresh seasonal cuisine to hungry customers seeking phenomenal Italian cuisine. The chefs’ goal is to ‘get to the heart of Italian food and wine,’ and they achieve this with a selection of homemade pastas and hand tossed pizza finished with an assortment of handmade gelatos and sorbets. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing meals within the calm blue walls and soak in the events of the day.

<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piccolo+Sogno/@41.8908505,-87.6478348,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9e450ee590cdbc2c?sa=X&ved=0CJEBEPwSMApqFQoTCPus5oC1l8cCFYE_PgodrR4N0A">Piccolo Sogno, 464 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642</a> +1(312) 421-0077

A new restaurant located in the East Lakeview neighborhood, <a href="http://www.cerestable.com/">Ceres’ Table</a> is the perfect restaurant for a formal evening out with family or friends. The menu includes regional, seasonally inspired plates made from local and sustainable ingredients, and changes regularly based on availability. At the weekend, they feature a delicious Italian brunch complete with eggs benedict, frittatas and paninis.

<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ceres%27+Table/@41.9384655,-87.6446355,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x3a789f4c2f9ea16d">Ceres’ Table, 3124 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657</a> +1 (773) 922-4020

Take a look at our guide for where to find the best Italian food in Chicago, Illinois.

Where To Find The Best Italian Cuisine In Chicago

Quartino Ristorante

Coco Pazzo

Piccolo Sogno