Best Italian Restaurants in South Loop
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sofi Restaurant
Northern Italian classics in a calmer room that works for celebratory family dinners.
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8.3
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A Printer’s Row Northern Italian dining room that feels like a neighborhood occasion spot—refined enough for parents, still accessible for older kids who can handle a slower, coursed meal. It shines when you order one signature main (like a Milanese-style classic) plus a pasta, then finish with one dessert to share.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ossobuco alla Milanese, Housemade pasta, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Northern Italian classics in a calmer room that works for celebratory family dinners.
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Forno Mauri
7.8
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A compact Printer’s Row pizzeria focused on Neapolitan-style pies with a more premium ingredient and wine-forward feel than a typical family slice shop. It’s best for a small family that wants a quick, high-quality pizza dinner—one pie per two people keeps it clean and avoids pizza overload.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita-style Neapolitan pizza, Daily pizza special, Tiramisu
What makes it special: A small, modern Neapolitan-pie room that prioritizes ingredient-driven simplicity.