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

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

Eataly’s an Italian megastore with restaurants, bars, and lots of tourists.

Mart Anthony is a casual Italian restaurant in the West Loop.

Bella Notte is a small Italian restaurant in Wicker Park.

Spiaggia is an upscale Italian restaurant in Streeterville with excellent Italian food.

Tortello is a pricey Italian counter-service spot in Wicker Park with perfectly fine pasta.

Roebuck is a modern restaurant and cocktail bar in Lakeview serving wood fired pizzas.

Joe’s Imports is a wine bar and small plates place in the West Loop.

Pizano’s is a local Chicago pizza chain with both thin crust and deep dish pies.

Il Culaccino is an Italian restaurant right across the street from McCormick Place.

Frasca is a neighborhood staple that's great for families, serving pizza and pasta.

Figo is a casual wine bar in Lakeview that’s great for date night or splitting a bottle of wine and small plates with friends.

Zia’s Lago Vista is an Italian restaurant in Lakeview.

Angelina Ristorante is an Italian restaurant in Lakeview.

Torchio is a casual Italian restaurant in River North with just-fine handmade pasta.