J.P. Graziano Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

1. J.P. Graziano Grocery

9.2
901 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · West Town · 50 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: An Italian market that has stood tall in the West Loop since 1937. The balsamic vinegar? It's good enough to drink.

Don W.Don Wojnicki: Hands down the best subs in the whole city. The Italian, Prosciutto, and Spicy are all staples... but if you want your mind blown, order the house speciality; The Mr. G

Whitney J.Whitney J: Whatever you do, GET A CANNOLI.

Eduardo's Enoteca is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

2. Eduardo's Enoteca

8.0
1212 N Dearborn St (at E Division St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 48 tips and reviews

Eduardo's EnotecaEduardo's Enoteca: Our brand new Grilled Vegetable Farfalle Salad with grilled veggies, farfalle pasta, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, panko, and scallions.

Jasmine C.Jasmine Chong: Intimate little wine bar. Order the fusilli funghi tartufo (white truffle!), taleggio cheese, prosciutto!

Linda A.Linda Alexander: Love, love! Crostini and Olives...feels like Barcelona.

Pasta Fresh is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

3. Pasta Fresh

8.6
3418 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Northwest Side · 5 tips and reviews

ElizaEliza: Pick up an arancini (or two) to eat ASAP and don't forget the vodka sauce to take home.

Alison P.Alison P: Best place for bulk fresh pasta in Chicago, bar none. If the minestrone is available, grab a quart as well.

Marty C.Marty Colchamiro: Fantastic fresh pasta and ravioli. The sign says it best: Fresh Pasta

DiMaggios Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

4. DiMaggios Cafe

8.5
7326 W Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights, IL
Café · 9 tips and reviews

ToyBlock M.ToyBlock Music: The sesame cookies are just like the ones we get in Palermo. Yum.

Emily Y.Emily Yeager: Cookies here are fresh and delicious! Love the raspberry jam-filled ones!

Angela A.Angela Angela: Best eggplant parm around!

Piatto Pronto is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

5. Piatto Pronto

8.5
5624 N Clark St (btw Bryn Mawr Ave & Olive Ave), Chicago, IL
Deli · Edgewater · 24 tips and reviews

SheenaSheena: Amazing HUGE sammys for an amazing deal. Super friendly people there too. <3

Brian M.Brian M.: Come for the sandwiches. Stay for the gummi bears.

Josh E.Josh Evnin: Best sandwiches in Chicago, hands down.

Caro Mio is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

6. Caro Mio

8.5
1825 W Wilson Ave (at N Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Ravenswood · 31 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The deep-red walls and friendly service make this charming Ravenswood spot as warm as the food. And because it’s BYOB, it’s hard to beat the value. Read more.

Jeff W.Jeff Willinger: BYOB and ginormous portions that make Maggiano's look small.

Seth P.Seth Putnam: To start: the bruschetta (the best I've ever had). For the main, the pasta is molto bene. Portions are huge, so feel to share. Best part: BYOB, no corking fee.

Himmel's is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

7. Himmel's

7.8
2251 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Ravenswood · 8 tips and reviews

David H.David Hunter: We had a great dining experience! Service was friendly and accomodating. Food was tasty and very good for value!

Michael P.Michael P: Best German pizza place in the neighborhood.

anita b.anita binder: This place is terrible. The menu is the same except they added 4-5 German entrees. Never again. They need a complete overhaul

Osteria Via Stato is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

8. Osteria Via Stato

7.6
620 N State St (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 90 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes: House-Marinated Olives, Roasted Garlic with Balsamic Vinegar, Salt Crusted Ciabatta Bread

RxRx: Best thin crust pizza in the city. Lots of small plates to try. Everyone from the people who seat you to the waiters/bartenders, busboys and managers make sure you have a great dining experience!

Steve S.Steve Sielatycki: Get up. Walk out the door. Look to your left. And go to Quartinos. Similar menu, but a million times better. Seriously.

Cafe Ciao is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

9. Cafe Ciao

7.7
939 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near West Side · 6 tips and reviews

Kelly M.Kelly Mendible: This is a tiny but cozy place. They have a small but interesting menu, live and low music at weekends. These place is great for coming with some friends or your couple.

SaintSaint: A nice little spot for drinks, food, and live music. Try the bacon wrapped dates.

Justin M.Justin Magnuson: Do yourself a favor and never come here. Awful service and less than mediocre food.

Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

10. Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria

8.2
405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 30 tips and reviews

Carlos R.Carlos Ramirez: What an awesome! Spot for a delightful pizza spot in the heart of Chicago :) I reccommend this place to anyone visiting Illinois.I will Return! Back to Chicago and this place will be my first stop.

Tj L.Tj Le Beau: Soooo good. Def gonna come here again when I'm in town

Frankie C.Frankie Corral: The individual pizzas are the best and the chicken parmigiano!

Basil Leaf Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

11. Basil Leaf Cafe

8.1
2465 N Clark St (at W Roslyn Pl), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews

Arash A.Arash Ansari: One of the top Italian restaurants in Chicago! Definitely a Lincoln Park staple, the quality of food and staff etiquette is unmatched.

Stephanie D.Stephanie Davis: Best. Water. Ever.

RamsenRamsen: Their butternut squash soup has been consistently awesome for years.

Sicilia Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

12. Sicilia Bakery

7.7
5939 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Jefferson Park · 8 tips and reviews

Maryann S.Maryann S: Their Frizellas are fantastic.I love your cookies too

John M.John Macaluso: Try Rosie's meatballs they're hearty and delicious!!

John M.John Macaluso: Everything is good here!!!

Boar's Head Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

13. Boar's Head Cafe

7.6
210 w Lake St (Franklin), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 2 tips and reviews

The B.The BigB: Great Place, very friendly staff! Very clean, especially the restrooms.

Nick B.Nick Barella: Deli sandwiches

Club Lucky is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

14. Club Lucky

8.9
1824 W Wabansia Ave (at N Honore St), Bucktown/Wicker Park, IL
Italian Restaurant · Bucktown · 62 tips and reviews

Diego R.Diego Rufo: What I really love about it is the vintage art deco bar and fantastic cocktails they serve. Read more.

Lauren M.Lauren Monaco: Im one of those people who takes pictures of my food and posts it on the internet.

Ryan P.Ryan Paul: Great food and large portions

The Sitdown Cafe & Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Vinegars in Chicago.

15. The Sitdown Cafe & Sushi Bar

8.4
1312 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Hyde Park · 42 tips and reviews

Nichole B.Nichole Bruce: Great Service! Order the Volcano Roll, Shrimp & Rice and the Apple Blue Salad! Great Food @ a GREAT price!

Pete L.Pete Lats: House Maki Super Crunch and Chicago Fire...MMM good!

Kim H.Kim Hunt: Love the Blue Apple Salad and Asian Pear sake. It's a perfect summer pairing.