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Piccolo Sogno
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Fulton River District, Chicago
This place is famous for their Italian food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"They have the best Burrata and Prosciutto Salad around."(4 Tips)
"The restaurant has an amazing outdoor deck that transforms"(37 Tips)
"Stracci de farro--and if the pasta of the day"(2 Tips)
"many great Italian restaurants in Chicago"(2 Tips)
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Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 20, 2018Great Italian restaurant all year. However, the summer time to dine here is awesome. Make reservations. As others have shared, the food & beverage accented by great staff is a good value. Molto Bene!
Todd KunaDecember 4, 2019While there are many great Italian restaurants in Chicago, Piccolo Sogno stands toe to toe with the very best. A must try. And the patio in back is a lovely option on a nice night.
Melissa ParkMay 22, 2015One of the better italian restaurants in chicago. Definitely make it one a nice day and sit outside because it makes all the difference. Great service that makes you feel like italy!
BiancaJuly 7, 2019Fantastic for a romantic dinner al fresco. Loved their buratta and the pasta with truffles. Wine selection is great, too.
ChicagoistJune 21, 2016Peruse the thoughtful wine list, while settling on pizza topped with Mascarpone, sausage, mozzarella and herbs or string-cut black spaghetti with mussels, shrimp, calamari, clams and tomatoes. Read more
elli thomasOctober 17, 2015A great restaurant for Italian food lover's. The food is very delicious.Patio and service is too good. Enjoy the luscious and spicy Italian food here!! Read more
Cristian LöfvallSeptember 23, 2015Took my gf for her birthday. The waiter was super friendly and the service was awesome. It's a little expensive, but the food is incredible. Was totally worth it.
Scott KleinbergJanuary 24, 2016I'll make this simple: I love every single thing here except the very tight seating. But for food and drink, it's excellent.
ElenaNovember 27, 2016Beautiful patio and good food. It's a great place with an Italian atmosphere. Good for dates. I would dispute the statement that it is the best Italian food in the city.- BravoNovember 11, 2010My favorite place for Italian. Chef Tony Priolo cooks seasonal rustic Italian food. The boys and I love to go for their thin-crusted pizzas. The restaurant has an amazing outdoor deck that transforms
ben mApril 24, 2017Always a solid meal. Always. Even more so when you can enjoy the patio in the back.
Ninah RandolphFebruary 5, 2020The oxtail and wild boar ragu were great. Visited in winter so couldn't sit out on the patio but would definitely come back for that
BigTab R.N.June 19, 2011You won't find lasagna or tiramisu on the menu. Restaurant is very L-O-U-D-not the place for a first date. Very extensive wine list. Try the chocolate hazelnut dish for dessert. Trust me.- Stracci de farro--and if the pasta of the day is a moonshaped pasta truffle dish-- it is a must try!!
Kevin DulinJune 22, 2016Lovely outdoor seating. All the pastas are great, and you can get them in appetiser portion as well!
AnsellOctober 11, 2016This was a wonderful dining experience. Sit on the patio if the opportunity presents itself.
Chicago magazineMay 8, 2012Neapolitan pizzas and classic pastas deliver on their promises. Meat and seafood entrées marry fresh local ingredients with solid Italian preparations. The ivied patio ranks among the city’s best. Read more
Allison KaminskiJanuary 4, 2015Burrata and prosciutto was amazing! I wish I one only for myself!! Diavolo Pizza and any pasta dish are delish!!
Adam SegerOctober 8, 2011Best Amaro Selection in Chicago including rare boutique Italian Digestivo's and our own local hum Botanical Spirit, an American Amaro
sidneiJune 13, 2012Christian works at the bar. Came from Argentina, spent 10 yrs in Florida, recently moved to Chicago. He knows how to do an authentic Caipirinha.
Jason GardnerOctober 27, 2014Never had a bad meal here. Order appetizer portions of their pasta dishes to try a bit of everything!
Mercedes NowinskiOctober 8, 2016Grilled seafood appetizer. They have gluten free pasta!! Wonderful outdoor space!! Wait staff very attentive!
Alexandre MunhozJune 12, 2023Good wine list, efficient service and fine food. Not very creative but quite traditional. Portions are huge
Chicago TribuneJune 26, 2012It sits on a corner of a very busy six-way intersection, but you'd never know it once you're ensconced in the backyard patio, shielded by tall fencing and surrounded by uplit landscaping. Read more- Christopher FlossMay 13, 2016Don't overlook the pizza options on the cena menu. We tried the pizza salciccia marscapone. Very authentic!
Ekaterina NJanuary 26, 2015Branzino is the apex of perfection every single time. They know what they are doing in the kitchen. Service is best.- They have the best Burrata and Prosciutto Salad around. There outside dining area is beautiful.
Zack GilbertSeptember 5, 2018Valet is free during lunch or $10 for dinner. They also do any pasta dishes as appetizer portions.
Jeremy WilcoxSeptember 23, 2013Fantastic Italian restaurant. Perfect portion sizes means you'll have room for dessert!
Rami IsmailSeptember 14, 2016Great for dates, great food. Can recommend the buffalo mozzarella for a starter.
Katherine KahnSeptember 3, 2013Amazing ambience, incredible food, guaranteed good time! Try the ravioli :)- Tracy SilvermanJanuary 25, 2015This place has excellent upscale Italian food. There is a patio for nice summer days!
Esteban SzaszOctober 9, 2017Cozy, lively, good for group of party of 2 dinners. Good food and service.
Lisa CApril 4, 2013Dining on the lush patio is like eating at the lavish home of a dear friend! The food and wine is outstanding!
Thompson HotelsJune 20, 2011Our concierge Catherine at Sax Chicago says that when you're enjoying a long lunch in Piccolo Sogno's garden, it feels no different than relaxing in Tuscany.
Crain's Chicago BusinessJuly 22, 2010The large plate of burrata (fresh mozzarella stuffed with cream) and culatello (a style of prosciutto) doused with olive oil is a treat worth returning for. Read more
MorselJuly 31, 2012Check out the Italian black truffles — served up on the risotto with porcini broth. Indulgence!
Erin TereseAugust 19, 2011You just have to sit outside to get the full experience, it's beautiful! Spaghetti Neri is the must try here.
- MorselAugust 1, 2012Known for their outdoor patio, killer wine list (super hidden bargins) and black truffles!
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Piccolo Sogno, which translates to “little dream” in Italian, is Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo’s dream Italian restaurant, featuring fresh, seasonal rustic Italian cusine and an all-Italian wine program. Join us today for an amazing experience!
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(312) 421-0077
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