Best Italian Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
La Storia Ristorante
Townhouse Italian dining with handmade pastas, deep cellar, and polished service.
Notable Picks
8.8
La Storia Ristorante is a Gold Coast townhouse restaurant pairing handmade regional Italian pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and an extensive wine list with white-tablecloth polish. Diners come for rich seafood pastas, long-form dinners, and a room that feels suited to anniversaries and special nights out more than quick plates of red sauce.
Must-Try Dishes:
Squid Ink Seafood Pasta, Cioppino with Mixed Shellfish, Arugula Pizza
What makes it special: Townhouse Italian dining with handmade pastas, deep cellar, and polished service.
8.4
Eduardo's Enoteca is a compact Gold Coast wine bar where thin-crust pizzas, pastas like spicy vodka gnocchi, and a focused Italian wine list anchor candlelit evenings. Locals use it as a neighborhood date spot or a first-stop for drinks and small plates before heading deeper into downtown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot Honey Pizza, Spicy Vodka Gnocchi, Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes
What makes it special: Intimate enoteca with shareable pizzas, house pastas, and a serious wine focus.
8.2
Topo Gigio is an Old Town standby where a sprawling menu of classic pastas and red-sauce plates is backed by a busy dining room and brick-walled patio. It’s the move for group dinners and lively dates that prioritize big portions and familiar flavors over hushed conversation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fusilli alla Topo Gigio, Conchiglie alla Sarda, Tortellini alla Panna
What makes it special: High-energy Old Town classic with a deep pasta menu and busy patio.
8.0
Gussie's Handmade Italian focuses on fresh pastas, seasonal sauces, and cocktails in a modern Old Town space just off North and Wells. It fills a niche between neighborhood trattoria and special-occasion spot, with enough polish for dates but a menu flexible enough for casual plates at the bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Pomodoro, Brown Butter Honey Ravioli, Linguine al Limone with Shrimp
What makes it special: Handmade pasta and seasonal seafood plates served with a cocktail-focused bar program.
Worthy Picks
#5
Orso's
7.9
Orso's Italian Restaurant has served Old Town for decades with a long menu of pastas, chicken dishes, and pizzas in a classic dining room and grapevine-covered patio. Regulars lean on familiar standards and relaxed, slightly nostalgic energy more than chef-driven reinvention.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Bolognese, Chicken Parmesan, Salmon Vesuvio
What makes it special: Long-running Old Town stalwart with a leafy patio and crowd-pleasing classics.