1. Topo Gigio Ristorante
8.6
1516 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Old Town · 79 tips and reviews
Crain's Chicago Business: Old Town's Wells St. Corridor stations Topo Gigio, a comfortable setting for a quieter lunchbreak. A favorite: spaghetti loaded with mussels, scallops, clams in lively marinara sauce ($19). Read more.
ISC Chicago: SPAGHETTI ai FRUTTI di MARE (Spaghetti with Calamari, Mussels, Clams & Sea Scallops): usually comes in Marinara Sauce, but I asked for garlic and olive oil instead
ISC Chicago: Spaghetti alla Diavola (Spaghetti with Scampi, Scallops and Clams in a Spicy Marinara Sauce)
2. Gios Cafe & Deli
8.2
2724 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Bridgeport · 18 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: The cavatelli here is cooked al dente and bubbles with a homemade marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, all perfectly baked and served with care at your table. And the dish is huge. Read more.
Greg Ramirez: Never had a bad meal here. The best Italian style tripe soup in the world.
A P: Great food,must try.
8. Rex Italian Foods
8.9
4431 N Harlem Ave (Montrose), Norridge, IL
Food and Beverage Retail · 9 tips and reviews
Jo Buscemi: Real deal the BEST Italian Food and atmosphere...I just love it here....you all should check it out!!!!
Lindsay M: As seen on Diners, Dive-ins, and Dives on Food Network. So good, and the staff is awesome!
Kay Barrio: This place is amazing!!! It's real Italian food with prices that are insanely cheap. ! Decent service
9. Pasta Fresh
8.6
3418 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Northwest Side · 5 tips and reviews
Eliza: Pick up an arancini (or two) to eat ASAP and don't forget the vodka sauce to take home.
Alison P: Best place for bulk fresh pasta in Chicago, bar none. If the minestrone is available, grab a quart as well.
Marty Colchamiro: Fantastic fresh pasta and ravioli. The sign says it best: Fresh Pasta
10. Giordano's
8.5
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 412 tips and reviews
Christine Krueger McGloin: Do not wear white. They do not wipe tables well enough. Ruined a great pair of white jeans because there was marinara sauce on the edge of the table when I went to sit down.
Cady Groves: If you want real, authentic Chicago Deep Dish and amazing garlic knots, you gotta hit this place. I also love the salads and the marinara sauce. Read more.
Daniel Bauer: One of the Must do things in Chicago,fully satisfied with taste and huge portion.. one pizza is enough for 2-3 people .. wonderful city to visit ❤ great memories
12. Ignotz Ristorante
8.7
2421 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Heart of Chicago · 11 tips and reviews
Margo Andrews: Lasagna, clam sauce, and gnocchi were awesome! As well as the bread and more importantly, the service!
Jeff Willinger: The best advise I can give is to go to another place. UNLESS you have 2-3 hours for dinner in a non-A/C place, go somewhere else.
Sly Gam: Very good food and wonderful service!