Best Italian Restaurants in Lincoln Square

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.

A BYOB neighborhood trattoria known for homestyle, sauce-forward plates and hearty portions that land like a warm family meal. The move is to lean into their handmade pasta and classic red-sauce comfort—simple cooking that locals return to regularly.

A delivery-friendly pizza shop where lasagna is the reliable order when you want a baked, cheese-forward meal instead of another round of slices. Best play is lasagna plus one simple pizza lane for the table, keeping the order tight for timing and heat.

A Lincoln Square counter-style spot pairing Roman-influenced pizza with a coffee program, built around fermentation-driven dough and crisp, structured slices. It works best as a focused pizza mission—one signature pie, one focaccia-based sandwich, and you’re out before it gets busy.

A neighborhood Italian cafe anchored by wood-fired pizza, with a menu that goes beyond the basics into shareable starters and composed plates. The best move is to start with a small appetizer, then pick one classic pie and one more adventurous topping combo for range.

A family-run, old-school pizza room that leans into thin-crust tavern pies and a casual, all-ages hangout energy. It’s strongest for groups and families when you order a classic pie, add one appetizer, and let the arcade-style setup do the rest.