Lardon is a salumeria in Logan Square with a fantastic Reuben.

Elina’s is a BYOB Italian restaurant in West Town.

Segnatore is an Italian restaurant in Humboldt Park.

Alla Vita is a large, popular Italian restaurant in the West Loop.

Provare is an Italian and Creole spot in West Town.

Gioia is an upscale Italian restaurant in the West Loop.

Adalina is an upscale Italian restaurant in the Gold Coast.

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.

Tortello is a counter-service spot in Wicker Park specializing in handmade 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.