What is the best Italian restaurant in Pilsen?

Ignotz's Ristorante is our top pick for Italian restaurants in Pilsen, scoring 8.6/10. Old-school Italian done with standout chicken parm and a roasted-garlic bread ritual.

Any insider tips for Ignotz's Ristorante?

Split one baked pasta plus one cutlet—portions run big.

When should I visit Ignotz's Ristorante?

Weeknight dinner for smoother pacing

Who should go to Ignotz's Ristorante?

Dates and families craving classic red-sauce comfort

Any insider tips for Bacchanalia Ristorante?

Pick one baked pasta as the table anchor, then add one seafood pasta.

Who should go to Bacchanalia Ristorante?

Groups who want classic, shareable Italian

Any insider tips for Bruna's Ristorante?

Ask for a back-room table if you want the most classic ambiance.

Who should go to Bruna's Ristorante?

Anniversaries and nostalgia-first Italian diners

Any insider tips for Nonna Soluri's Italian Deli?

Go one hot sandwich plus an Italian ice—skip extra sides unless sharing.

Who should go to Nonna Soluri's Italian Deli?

Lunch hunters who want a real Italian deli

Best Italian Restaurants in Pilsen (60608)

Q: What should I order at Ignotz's Ristorante?

Chicken parmigiana, lasagna, roasted garlic bread setup

Q: What should I order at Bacchanalia Ristorante?

Lasagna, linguine with clams, pistachio cannoli

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Last Updated: January 2026

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Ignotz's Ristorante

Old-school Italian done with standout chicken parm and a roasted-garlic bread ritual.

Notable Picks

#1 Ignotz's Ristorante

8.6

$$ Heart of Chicago

Vibes: Date Night Magic Comfort Food Classics Group Dining Gatherings Hidden Gems Heaven

A Heart of Italy classic that wins by leaning into old-school comfort with unusually tight execution—especially the chicken parmigiana and the baked pastas. The meal starts strong with the roasted-garlic-and-bread setup, and the portions make it easy to turn one order into a full table plan.

Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna, Roasted Garlic Bread Setup

What makes it special: Old-school Italian done with standout chicken parm and a roasted-garlic bread ritual.

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#2 Bacchanalia Ristorante

8.3

$$ Heart of Chicago

Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Group Dining Gatherings Date Night Magic Hidden Gems Heaven

A family-style Heart of Italy dining room where the move is to order like it’s Sunday dinner—one baked pasta anchor, one seafood pasta, and a cannoli finish. The cooking stays classic and portion-forward, and it shines most when you keep the table on crowd-pleasers instead of over-exploring.

Must-Try Dishes: Lasagna, Linguine with Clams, Pistachio Cannoli

What makes it special: Old-school Italian with big baked pastas and a strong cannoli finish.

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#3 Bruna's Ristorante

8.2

$$$ Heart of Chicago

Vibes: Date Night Magic Birthday & Celebration Central Group Dining Gatherings Comfort Food Classics

A time-capsule Italian dining room in the Heart of Italy where the atmosphere does a lot of the work—murals, low light, and special-occasion energy. Order the classics that the room is built for (vesuvio, hearty pastas), then end with tiramisu to lock in the old-school rhythm.

Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Vesuvio, Sausage and Peppers, Tiramisu

What makes it special: A 1933-era Heart of Italy institution with pure old-school date-night atmosphere.

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Worthy Picks

#4 Nonna Soluri's Italian Deli

7.9

$ Bridgeport

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Hidden Gems Heaven Solo Dining Sanctuaries

A no-frills Bridgeport Italian deli that wins on bread, portion size, and sandwich satisfaction—built for takeout lunches and quick counter runs. The best orders lean hot-and-messy (breaded steak or meatball) or cold-and-layered (Italian sub), with Italian ice as the clean finish.

Must-Try Dishes: Breaded Steak Sandwich, Italian Sub, Lemon Italian Ice

What makes it special: Big, old-school Italian sandwiches with serious value and speed.

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