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  • michaeldvip
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We’ve been here several times and will continue to come back again and again. The rooftop is real chill and a great spot during nice weather. They periodically update the menu and it’s always good. Nothing but good things to say.
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    Peanut Park Trattoria$$$$• Italian• Little Italy / University Village
    4.6
  • CLAREL
    Alabama •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food was the best part. A little bit pricey but the experience was memorable. I understand that they are a very popular restaurant and had to have the whole party there before seating but they kept my 80 year old mother and me standing for 10 minutes at the door and seated another party that has not fully shown up. Otherwise, it is a nice place to go for a special night out.
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    Girl & the Goat$$$$• Contemporary American• West Loop
    4.8
  • Sofia
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was amazing and our server Haneen was so so sweet. The overall experience was a 10/10.
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    Alla Vita$$$$• Contemporary Italian• West Loop
    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 27 May 2023
    Very pleasant dining experience! I love the feeling of Rosebud. The vintage decor, dimly lit dining area is small, cozy which adds to the classic Italian character of the space. Our server Henry was so friendly and attentive. Henry gave us the feeling of genuine warmth and just plain good service. The food was delicious and filling. The brick oven chicken was cooked to perfection and delicious!
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    The Rosebud$$$$• Italian• Little Italy / University Village
    4.7
  • BridgetC
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 5 May 2022
    Always love coming here since I was a kid. The food is excellent and authentic.
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    Pompei - Taylor$$$$• Italian• Little Italy / University Village
    4.1

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By 1927, Italians in Chicago owned more than 250 restaurants. Their innovations -- such as deep-dish pizza and mass-produced gyros -- still influence the Little Italy dining scene today. There are at least three theories about who invented the iconic Italian beef sandwich. Or course, you won't care who originated it when you’re sinking your teeth into one that’s dripping with hot gravy. Don’t even think of leaving town without savoring the intense flavor of a dry-aged rib eye. Order traditional Chicken Vesuvio for a pleasing pop of garlic, and if you’ve always wanted to cry, "Opa!" in a crowded restaurant, ask for saganaki cheese flambeed tableside. Do you still have room for dessert? Try a local brownie. The original was invented right here by Bertha Palmer, who whipped up the first batch for the Chicago World's Fair in 1893.

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The best reviewed restaurant in Little Italy Chicago is Pompei - Taylor

The best vegetarian restaurants in Little Italy Chicago are The Rosebud, Tuscany on Taylor and Peanut Park Trattoria

The restaurants with the best service in Little Italy Chicago are Davanti Enoteca - Taylor Street, The Rosebud and Tuscany on Taylor

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Little Italy Chicago are Davanti Enoteca - Taylor Street, Chez Joel and Il Vicinato Ristorante

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