Best Italian Restaurants in Avondale & North Center (60618)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Void
Playful Italian-American cooking that turns comfort dishes into clever, chef-driven plates.
Notable Picks
#1
Void
8.6
Void is a dimly lit Italian-American spot in Avondale where chef-owners rework red-sauce classics into playful plates like Spaghetti Un O’s and confit grilled octopus. The room feels equal parts neighborhood date-night and industry hang, backed by a sharp Lambrusco-heavy wine list and attentive service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti Un O’s with meatballs, Gnocchi in vodka sauce, Confit grilled octopus
What makes it special: Playful Italian-American cooking that turns comfort dishes into clever, chef-driven plates.
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Comfort Food Classics
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Mirabella is a classic Italian steakhouse on Addison where red-sauce pastas share the table with grilled steaks and chops. Locals lean on it for hearty linguine with clams, big plates, and old-school service in a dark, clubby room that works for birthdays as easily as date nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Linguine with clams (white sauce), Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Italian steakhouse energy with big pastas, steaks, and old-school hospitality.
8.4
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
Family Friendly Favorites
Il Milanese focuses on Northern Italian cooking, with ossobuco, saffron risotto, and charcoal-grilled meats anchoring a white-tablecloth dining room. It’s the neighborhood choice when you want classic Milanese dishes and a serious wine list without heading downtown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ossobuco alla Milanese, Risotto alla Milanese, Tagliata di manzo
What makes it special: Milanese-style dishes and risotto in a polished, neighborhood dining room.
#4
Piazza Bella
8.3
Piazza Bella brings a warm trattoria feel to Roscoe Village with hand-cut pastas, thin-crust pizzas, and a sidewalk patio in season. It’s a go-to for relaxed neighborhood dates and small groups who want familiar Italian dishes in a lively but not overwhelming room.
Must-Try Dishes:
House-made lasagna, Cacio e pepe-style pasta, Margherita pizza
What makes it special: Cozy trattoria with pastas, pizzas, and one of Roscoe’s favorite patios.
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Open since 2002, Buona Terra is a longtime Irving Park Italian ristorante known for rigatoni in sun-dried tomato cream, house pizzas, and a busy bar. It’s the kind of place neighbors use for anniversaries, family dinners, and weeknight pastas in a cozy, brick-walled space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Buona Terra, Pappardelle Bolognese, Linguine alla Vongole
What makes it special: Long-running neighborhood Italian spot with hearty pastas and pizzas.
#6
Amano Bistro
8.0
Amano is an intimate North Center bistro leaning on fresh pastas, seasonal antipasti, and a compact wine list. It feels more like a neighborhood dinner party than a big-night-out destination, with a menu built for sharing a couple of starters and a pasta or two.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tagliatelle Bolognese, Mushroom ravioli with brown butter, Margherita-style pizza
What makes it special: Small, chef-driven Italian bistro with a tight, seasonal menu.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Pasta di Napoli is a modest Albany Park counter spot turning out thin-crust pies, pastas, and Italian-American dinners for takeout and delivery. It’s more about big portions and straightforward flavors than atmosphere, making it a reliable option for weeknight pizza-and-pasta cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin-crust sausage pizza, Rigatoni vodka, Chicken Parmesan dinner
What makes it special: No-frills spot focused on value-driven pizzas and classic pasta dinners.
#8
Dolce Arte
7.6
Inside Rockwell on the River, Dolce Arte’s north side outpost serves Italian-inspired pastries, panini, and coffee in a light-filled industrial space. It’s more café than ristorante, but a smart stop for espresso, cannoli, and a quick savory bite along the riverfront.
Must-Try Dishes:
House-made cannoli, Prosciutto and mozzarella panini, Gelato or seasonal Italian pastries
What makes it special: Italian-inspired café inside Rockwell on the River with pastries and coffee.