Chicago's Little Italy - Guidebook

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Chicago's Little Italy - Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Little Italy, sometimes combined with University Village into one neighborhood, is on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It lies between the east side of the University of Illinois at Chicago campus in the Illinois Medical District and the west side of the University of Illinois at Chicago campus. The community was once predominantly Italian immigrants but now is made up of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Its Italian-American heritage is primarily evident in the Italian-American restaurants that still line Taylor Street. This neighborhood is wonderful to explore on foot, any time of year. In the summertime the Italian Gelato Festival is not to be missed!
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Little Italy
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Little Italy, sometimes combined with University Village into one neighborhood, is on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It lies between the east side of the University of Illinois at Chicago campus in the Illinois Medical District and the west side of the University of Illinois at Chicago campus. The community was once predominantly Italian immigrants but now is made up of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Its Italian-American heritage is primarily evident in the Italian-American restaurants that still line Taylor Street. This neighborhood is wonderful to explore on foot, any time of year. In the summertime the Italian Gelato Festival is not to be missed!

Food scene

Stylish trattoria serving Italian wines & Tuscan-inspired seafood, pastas & wood-fired pizzas. Excellent place for a celebration or intimate date-night!
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Tuscany Taylor
1014 W Taylor St
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Stylish trattoria serving Italian wines & Tuscan-inspired seafood, pastas & wood-fired pizzas. Excellent place for a celebration or intimate date-night!
Stylish, contemporary Italian restaurant & bar serving upscale Roman & Tuscan cuisine. This restaurant has grown exponentially in the Chicago area! A true favorite for all tastes!
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Francesca's on Taylor
1400 W Taylor St
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Stylish, contemporary Italian restaurant & bar serving upscale Roman & Tuscan cuisine. This restaurant has grown exponentially in the Chicago area! A true favorite for all tastes!
Chicago staple serving traditional Italian fare in a space with wood floors & white tablecloths. Rosebud Restaurants are known in Chicago for serving up generous portions of both hospitality and quality Italian food.
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The Rosebud
1500 W Taylor St
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Chicago staple serving traditional Italian fare in a space with wood floors & white tablecloths. Rosebud Restaurants are known in Chicago for serving up generous portions of both hospitality and quality Italian food.
Quaint, family-owned bistro serving upscale Southern French cuisine & wine by the bottle or glass. A different themed among the Taylor Street Little Italy staples, but with an excellent menu, wine list, and patio. Wonderful for a date-night experience!
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Chez Joel Bistro Francais
1119 W Taylor St
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Quaint, family-owned bistro serving upscale Southern French cuisine & wine by the bottle or glass. A different themed among the Taylor Street Little Italy staples, but with an excellent menu, wine list, and patio. Wonderful for a date-night experience!
You can't come to Chicago without trying Al's Beef! Chicago-based chain known for overstuffed Italian beef sandwiches & hot dogs. Al's Italian Beef is a staple of Chicago that you will be talking about for ages and this is the original restaurant!
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Al's Beef
1079 W Taylor St
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You can't come to Chicago without trying Al's Beef! Chicago-based chain known for overstuffed Italian beef sandwiches & hot dogs. Al's Italian Beef is a staple of Chicago that you will be talking about for ages and this is the original restaurant!
Long-standing walk-up dessert stand serving a variety of Italian ice flavors during summer months. Very refreshing and the perfect stop if you are exploring Little Italy on foot!
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Mario's Italian Lemonade
1068 W Taylor St
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Long-standing walk-up dessert stand serving a variety of Italian ice flavors during summer months. Very refreshing and the perfect stop if you are exploring Little Italy on foot!