Monteverde is the best Italian restaurant in Chicago. Order lots of pasta.

Classy without being overly pretentious. Riccardo Trattoria is one of our favorite Italian restaurants around.

Ciccio Mio is a great Italian restaurant in River North from the team behind Gilt Bar and Bavette’s.

Passerotto is a great neighborhood restaurant in Andersonville serving Korean food with some Italian influences.

Nico Osteria is a seafood-focused Italian restaurant in the Gold Coast’s Thompson Hotel.

Bill and Giuliana Rancic force us to like them with excellent Italian food in a trendy setting.

Topo Gigio is a classic Italian spot in Old Town that’s good for any occasion.

An old school, family-run Italian joint that’s ideal for a casual dinner in Little Italy.

Classic and low key Italian. in West Town.

Enoteca Roma is a small Italian restaurant in Wicker Park with great pastas and a huge back patio.

La Storia is a reliably good upscale Italian Restaurant in the Gold Coast.

Coda Di Volpe is a family-friendly restaurant in Lakeview serving Italian food and wood-fired pizzas.

Davanti is actually a bit of chain restaurant, but we don't hold that against them.

Union Full Board is a restaurant in Wrigleyville with very good Detroit-style pizza.

Piccolo Sogno is a classic Italian restaurant complete with candlelight, white table clothes, and pure romance.

Bar Siena is great for a fun gathering in the West Loop. Go heavy on the pizza and pastas. And drinks. You’re going to want those too.