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L'Appetito
Italian Restaurant and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
"The tostinos (think panini) and the aranachini (fried..."(2 Tips)
"Huge sandwiches, tasty meatball sub! La bomba was delicious too!"(2 Tips)
"great deli & an excellent Italian grocery"(3 Tips)
"Also great pizza, panini and salads."(2 Tips)
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Joely LaraJanuary 24, 2015This must be one of the great findings in Chicago! Paninins are just amazingly great! so are their coffee, and best of all prices are quite goodUpvote2Downvote
HY ConnectJuly 6, 2012In the 20+ years I've been coming here, I've never been disappointed. A favorite is the roast beef, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo sandwich. And get the classic, delicious pasta salad!Upvote3DownvoteUpvoted Feb 17
SSeptember 24, 2013The Arancini was delicious, only $3.50 and super filling, have the original. Also they have white chocolate hot chocolate, great on a cold windy morning. Plus super reasonable prices!UpvoteDownvote- Eric MunnNovember 2, 2014The tostinos (think panini) and the aranachini (fried rice ball) are excellent. Save room for gelato or a cookie.UpvoteDownvote
Anne EarneyJuly 10, 2013Great, friendly staff! Also geat danishes and good coffee. Close to the Omni Hotel but feels very much like a locals' place.UpvoteDownvote
Jared F.July 4, 2010Not only is the food amazing, L'Appetito actually carries pasta (De Cecco) that is found in many supermercato's in actual Italy. Having been lived in Italy it was great to find this place. Authentic!UpvoteDownvote
If you like spicy, hot - the pre made, frozen puttanesca sauce is to die for! One of the best I've had!UpvoteDownvote
Order the Spinach and Feta croissant with a small Americano. It's the perfect pick-me-up for a bone-chilling Chicago morning.UpvoteDownvote
Kate SchafferMay 6, 2014Can't go wrong here. Everything is cheap and delicious. Excellent gelato.UpvoteDownvote
Othman NasserNovember 23, 2022Counter cookies, vegetarian sandwiches eggplant with pesto and tomatoes wow!UpvoteDownvote
The bacon tostino and tiramisu were great. The green tea frappe tasted like the great unwashed. Skip it in favor of anything else.UpvoteDownvote- Emilia MondragónOctober 6, 2013Huge sandwiches, tasty meatball sub! La bomba was delicious too!UpvoteDownvote
They don't have it everyday but if you catch them when they have their Italian beef, get it. Might be the best in the city.Upvote2Downvote
@AngelaWoodyDecember 29, 2011One of my favorite places in Chicago! You will be satisfied with anything you order!!Upvote3Downvote
Their Parma is so good here! Mozzarella ball cut in half, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil on top of prosciutto on an Italian bread!UpvoteDownvote- Great deli. I come here for my everyday cured meats. Also great pizza, panini and salads.UpvoteDownvote
MickeyMarch 3, 2012Milano sandwich (pesto, eggplant, mozzarella) is good when available.UpvoteDownvote
David GouldJune 20, 2011The capers and olive oil are top-notch here. Sandwich shop, too!Upvote2Downvote
- Get the Parma. Amazing and a good price.UpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
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- 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
(312) 787-9881
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