Best Family Friendly Italian Restaurants in Bucktown & Logan Square (60647)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Daisies
Michelin Bib Gourmand pasta spot where seasonal produce, careful technique, and a willingness to accommodate gluten-free guests make it a neighborhood benchmark.
Notable Picks
#1
Daisies
8.6
Daisies is a Michelin-recognized Midwestern-Italian restaurant where house-made pastas and vegetable-forward plates lead, with the kitchen able to accommodate gluten-free needs on many dishes. The newer, larger Logan Square space adds daytime coffee and pastries while keeping dinner firmly in special-occasion territory.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carrot bolognese tagliatelle, Strawberry panna cotta, Warm rhubarb crostata
What makes it special: Michelin Bib Gourmand pasta spot where seasonal produce, careful technique, and a willingness to accommodate gluten-free guests make it a neighborhood benchmark.
#2
Pizza Lobo
8.4
Pizza Lobo is a New York–style slice and pie shop with a large patio, fire pits, and a full bar that stays busy with families, groups, and fans of The Bear. Long-fermented dough, creative topping combinations, and counter-service ordering make it an easy, high-energy choice for parents who want good pizza and room to spread out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Borgata pizza with pepperoni, basil, and Calabrian chile honey, Bye Felicia pizza with pepperoni, ricotta, and hot honey, Spicy chopped salad
What makes it special: NY-style pies, slices, and a big patio that’s as popular with families as with bar crowds.
#3
Reno
8.2
Reno is an all-day Logan Square standby built on wood-fired Montreal-style bagels, pizzas, and pastas in a casual, kid-welcoming space with a patio. Parents lean on it for easy breakfasts, slice-focused lunches, and relaxed dinners where everyone at the table—from picky kids to vegans—can find something.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet Steve Pizza with pear and vegan tofu ricotta, Rigatoni with vegan vodka sauce and whipped tofu ricotta, Montreal-style wood-fired bagels
What makes it special: Bagels, pizza, and pasta under one roof with genuinely family-friendly pacing.
8.0
SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen is a modern Italian spot in the heart of Logan Square with a full bar, weekend brunch, and a dedicated kids menu. It balances crowd-pleasing classics like chicken parmesan and rigatoni with a comfortable room that works as well for family dinners as for relaxed date nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Buttera with sausage, peas, and tomato cream, Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti and marinara, Calamari Fritti with garlic aioli and marinara
What makes it special: Full-service Italian with brunch, a kids menu, and cocktails under one roof.
Worthy Picks
Vito & Angelo's is a long-running neighborhood pizzeria at the western edge of Logan Square turning out tavern-style thin crust, pan pizzas, and classic red-sauce plates. Families favor it for big portions, straightforward toppings, and prices that make feeding a group easier than at trendier spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Thin Crust Pizza, Sausage Thin Crust Pizza, Vito & Angelo Special Thin Crust Pizza
What makes it special: Old-school, value-focused pizzeria where tavern-style pies still anchor weeknight family dinners.