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The best Italian restaurants in Chicago (2026)

Updated November 9, 2026 · 9 restaurants

9 restaurants in Chicago serve Italian food. Top of the list: Provare Chicago, RPM Italian and Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio. 6 of them have a Michelin distinction. Prices range from $$ to $$$.

How we built this ranking: We rank Chicago's Italian food restaurants by Pesto Score, which combines reviews, Pesto community ratings and recognitions like Michelin.

  1. 1 Provare Chicago Provare Chicago$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.74
  2. 2 RPM Italian RPM Italian$$$ 4.63
  3. 3 Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.62
  4. 4 Amano Bistro Chicago Amano Bistro Chicago$$ 4.57
  5. 5 Ciccio Mio Ciccio Mio$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.50
  6. 6 Osteria Langhe Osteria Langhe$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.47
  7. 7 Alpana Alpana$$$ 4.47
  8. 8 Coalfire Coalfire$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.43
  9. 9 Elina's Elina'sMichelin Recommended 4.26
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Frequently asked questions

Where to eat Italian food in Chicago?

According to the Pesto Score, the best places for Italian food in Chicago are Provare Chicago, RPM Italian and Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio.

Where to eat cheap Italian food in Chicago?

Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Amano Bistro Chicago and Coalfire.

How many places for Italian food are there in Chicago?

Pesto lists 9 restaurants in Chicago in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.

Are there Michelin restaurants for Italian food in Chicago?

Yes: Provare Chicago (Michelin Recommended), Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio (Michelin Recommended) and Ciccio Mio (Bib Gourmand).

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