Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago

The City of Chicago has superb Italian food. Chicago Styled pizza is famous the world over. In a city famous for Italian food, the Italian Village stands out as a Chicago landmark. The Italian Village Restaurant was openied in 1927 by Alfredo Capitanini, an Italian immigrant. The Italian Village made good, authentic, Italian food in ample portions, and became asuccess. The Italian Village is now the oldest Italian eatery inChicago.The third generation of Capitaninis, Al and Gina Capitanini,is now managing the Italian VillageRestaurants..

Italian Village is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, known as "The Loop". There are three restaurants in the Italian Village: The Village, La Cantina, and Vivere. The three Italian Village restaurant share a wine cellar, which is celebrateed as the larges wine cellar in the Midwest.

The Village
71 West Monroe Street
Second Floor
Chicago, Illinois
312-332-7005
The Village is a casual, romantic restaurant on the second floor. The interior is designed like a small Italian town. The tables are set within cozy nooks, with names such as La Taverna (The Tavern), or La Banca (The Bank). Twinkling white lights add a romantic atmosphere. The combination of the romantic atmosphere and cozy nooks make this a great choice for a romantic, intimate date. The menu is Northern Italian and features pasta, veal, beef, seafood, chicken, pizza, panini and salads. Established in 1927. The Village is a Chicago landmark. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to Midnight. Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM, Sunday: Noon to Midnight. Lunch entrées range from $8.00 to $20.00. dinner entrées range from $10.00 to $30.00. All Major credit cards accepted.