Best Italian Restaurants in Wicker Park
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tortello
Daily handmade pasta crafted using Old World Italian techniques with eggs from a dedicated Wisconsin farm
Notable Picks
#1
Tortello
8.6
Chef Dario Monni's counter-service pasta shop produces some of Chicago's finest handmade pasta, crafted daily with imported Italian flour and Wisconsin farm eggs. The open kitchen lets diners watch artisans shape tortelli, tagliatelle, and bucatini while the signature tortelli di burrata with brown butter and sage has become a destination dish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tortelli di Burrata, Focaccia with Ricotta & Honey, Cacio e Pepe
What Makes it Special: Daily handmade pasta crafted using Old World Italian techniques with eggs from a dedicated Wisconsin farm
#2
Club Lucky
8.4
This 1940s-style Italian supper club has anchored Bucktown since 1990, drawing crowds for oversized Naugahyde booths, killer martinis, and hearty Southern Italian classics. The cavatelli in vodka sauce and family-style portions make it ideal for groups celebrating occasions or seeking classic Chicago red sauce hospitality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cavatelli Vodka Sauce, Fried Calamari, Chicken Vesuvio
What Makes it Special: Authentic 1940s supper club atmosphere with 34+ years of neighborhood legacy
8.1
This cozy Roman wine bar has served authentic cuisine from the Eternal City since 2004, with an extensive bruschetta selection and tableside polenta that creates dinner theater. The hidden tree-lined back patio transforms into one of Wicker Park's best warm-weather destinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bruschetta Flight, Spaghetti Nonna Giovanna, Tableside Polenta
What Makes it Special: Authentic Roman cuisine with a magical hidden back patio and connected bakery
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Comfort Food Classics
This family-owned BYOB spot combines a bustling deli counter with an elegant sit-down dining room, serving comforting Italian-American classics for over 20 years. Domenic and Lucia's personal touch shines through from their acclaimed subs and pasta fagioli to refined dinner entrees.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yale Special Sandwich, Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich, Pasta Fagioli
What Makes it Special: Family-run deli and restaurant with 20+ years of neighborhood loyalty and BYOB policy
Worthy Picks
7.9
Named for the owner's hometown street in Calabria, this Southern Italian gem delivers rustic dishes from Italy's toe with house-made gnocchi, fresh-baked bread, and regional wines. The cozy white-tablecloth setting and family hospitality transport diners straight to Southern Italy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti Carbonara, Gnocchi Marinara, Grilled Calamari Calabrese
What Makes it Special: Authentic Calabrian Southern Italian cuisine with family recipes from the owner's hometown
7.8
The DiDiana family brings Neapolitan soul to Bucktown with wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and recipes from their ancestral town of Acerra outside Naples. This newer addition to the neighborhood offers warm family hospitality and a charming outdoor patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Vodka Arrabiata, Pappardelle Bolognese, Wood-Fired Margherita
What Makes it Special: Family-run Neapolitan cuisine with wood-fired pizzas and ancestral recipes from Campania
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
This neighborhood pasta kitchen has served generous portions of scratch-made Italian comfort food since 1996. The house-specialty Farfalle Pollo with pecorino cream sauce and the exceptional value $10 lunch specials keep locals returning for unpretentious, satisfying meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Farfalle Pollo, Rosemary Gnocchi, Six Cheese Ravioli
What Makes it Special: 29 years of generous portions and exceptional value in the heart of Wicker Park