Best Italian Restaurants in Uptown & Andersonville (60640)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
Neapolitan technique that stays consistent at very high volume.
Notable Picks
8.9
A Neapolitan-focused pizzeria where the crust is the headline—soft center, blistered edge, and toppings that stay disciplined. Locals come for classic pies and a steady rotation of Italian imports, and it’s one of the most reliable “pizza night, no regrets” rooms in this part of town.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Prosciutto e rucola pizza, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Neapolitan technique that stays consistent at very high volume.
#2
Anteprima
8.7
A small, neighborhood-feeling Italian dining room that wins on careful cooking and a menu that rewards pasta-forward ordering. It’s the kind of place locals treat as a repeatable special night: one starter, one standout pasta, and a dessert that actually lands.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orecchiette with spicy lamb sausage, Grilled octopus, Lemon panna cotta
What makes it special: Pasta-driven Italian cooking that holds up across years of demand.
8.6
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Birthday & Celebration Central
A long-running Andersonville institution that’s best when you treat it like a classic Chicago Italian night: big portions, familiar recipes, and an easy-going dining room. The strength is consistency at scale—great for groups, celebrations, and repeat takeout orders that need to hit the same every time.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Vesuvio, Lobster ravioli, Calamari fritti
What makes it special: A true neighborhood Italian anchor with proven, high-volume reliability.
#4
Munno
8.4
A laid-back room with serious execution—Roman-leaning pizzas plus house-made pastas that keep it from being a one-trick pizzeria. It’s strongest when you split one oblong pizza and add one pasta, letting the kitchen show range without over-ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Diavola-style pizza, Mezze maniche alla carbonara, Squid ink spaghetti with clams
What makes it special: Bib Gourmand-caliber pizza and pasta in an unfussy neighborhood room.
#5
Bar Roma
8.3
A lively Andersonville Italian spot where the move is pasta plus a cocktail—big flavors, bold plating, and a room that runs energetic rather than hushed. It’s a strong pick when you want a modern date-night vibe with comfort-forward classics like cacio e pepe and lasagna.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe, Pappardelle, Tiramisu
What makes it special: High-energy Italian with pasta hits and a cocktail-forward bar program.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A newer Uptown Italian dining room built around approachable antipasti, classic pastas, and comfort mains. It’s best when you keep the order focused—one raw or cold starter, one pasta, then a shareable entrée like short ribs over saffron risotto.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef carpaccio, Braised short ribs over saffron risotto, Saltimbocca di pollo
What makes it special: A fresh Uptown Italian option with a menu that reads classic and clear.
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
A neighborhood pizzeria with an expansive menu that leans into specialty pies and crowd-pleasing classics. It shines as a practical, reliable option for groups and takeout—order one signature pizza, add one hearty pasta, and you’re set.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Classic pizza, Aroma Special pizza, Honey Buffalo Chicken pizza
What makes it special: A deep specialty-pizza bench with a longstanding neighborhood footprint.