Best Family Friendly Italian Restaurants in Lakeview (60613)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Bartoli's Pizzeria
A serious Chicago pizza house for both deep dish and thin crust.
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Family Friendly Favorites
A destination-worthy pizza shop known for doing both deep dish and thin crust with real seriousness. It’s the kind of place where a simple plan wins—commit to one style, add one salad or appetizer, and let the pie be the whole point.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deep dish pizza, Tavern-style thin crust, Italian beef + giardiniera pizza (specialty pie)
What makes it special: A serious Chicago pizza house for both deep dish and thin crust.
8.3
A compact Lakeview bistro that hits best when you order in a simple, crowd-friendly lane: focaccia to start, one pasta, and one pizza for the table. It’s more polished than a typical family pizza stop, but still workable with kids if you keep the meal straightforward.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti bolognese, Scallop risotto (seasonal special), Focaccia + Caesar salad
What makes it special: Chef-owned, intimate Italian cooking with nightly-style specials energy.
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A family-owned neighborhood option with long hours and a menu built for groups who need reliable Chicago-style comfort without fuss. Order a deep-dish or stuffed pie as the anchor, then add one simple side to keep the table fed without slowing the kitchen.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna, Stuffed pizza, Thin-crust pizza
What makes it special: Lasagna that works as a dependable takeout comfort anchor.
8.2
A classic Chicago pizza-and-pub operation where the move is thin crust, pitchers, and a steady game-day rhythm. It’s strongest when you treat it like a focused order—one pie, one appetizer, one drink lane—so timing and temperature stay on your side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin crust pizza, Calzone, Italian beef sandwich
What makes it special: Wrigleyville staple for thin crust and pub energy.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A neighborhood pizza shop with a broad menu that works best when you treat it like a pizza-first operation. Order in a tight lane—one style of pie plus one Italian side—and it delivers a reliable, casual meal without overcomplicating the ticket.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian-style pizza, Garlic knots, Meatballs
What makes it special: A go-to for multiple pizza styles in one easy neighborhood stop.
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A counter-service, snack-forward Italian-leaning concept that’s best treated as a fast, focused bite rather than a full sit-down Italian night. The arancini lane is the core strength—order a tight set and you’ll get the cleanest, most repeatable result.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arancini flight, Chicken tikka arancini, Jerk arancini
What makes it special: Arancini-focused, counter-service Italian comfort built for speed.