Great food and excellent service. Our waiter recommended perfect wine pairings for both our meal and desserts, which made the experience even better. read more

Split a margarita pizza with my sister at the restaurant, then we took 2 meals to go. The Italian meatloaf and the pasta special. Everything was delicious. The server was amazing and the restaurant itself is beautiful. read more

Just left piccolo Sogno. After 20 some years of good food we left after returning two appetizers; prosciutto crudo e melone, and fried octopus and shrimps. The prosciutto was old and dried out and the melone all 3mm x 6 cm and 6 pieces was not even ripe not even green was absolutely tasteless. The only saving grace is they comped the bottle of wine (good). And everything else. We did have exemplary service and food on Valentine's Day. Note also that in three months the menus does not seem to have changed. Has the kitchen or the management changed? read more

In a city packed with amazing restaurants, Piccolo Sogno is still one of the best. I first met chef Tony Priolo back in 2008 while managing events at RedNoFive, when he was preparing to open this spot on what many of us called, the "cursed corner" in West Town. Several restaurants had tried before--but this one truly made it. (#hattrick...he'll get it, as an authentic Blackhawks hockey fan). The food is consistently outstanding, with seasonal updates that keep the menu fresh. The pastas are the real stars: "Straw and Hay" (Paglia e Fieno), lasagna, ravioli with pine nuts, and especially the Spaghetti Neri or Sapore di Mare. All pasta is freshy made daily and authentically aligned with the chef's direction. If reservations are full on a busy weekend, grab a seat at the bar! "Bartender Tony" is fantastic--he remembers guests (and my preferred red wine) and always makes the space feel welcoming. As a tennis fan, I've spent many days chatting with him during matches. I am polish, and sports were a big part of my bond with my dad, who passed many years ago; Tony has been an unexpected anchor for me, in this realm. Living nearby in the West Loop, I stop in almost every week--usually with my future fiancé (shhhh....#hereshoping). He's gluten-free and Piccolo accommodates him every time. . I eat the bread, he eats the panna cotta - "a match made in heaven", truly. read more

Atmosphere like home, food done just right, veg choices, nice ambience and good pasta choices... Friendly staff and valet parking for an extra fee. The CTA blue line grand Station is right here as well as the bus. Very convenient. The dessert called Panna Cotta de Limone was very silky and a few tiny pieces of candied orange peel on top to offset the smooth flan like fluffy sweet. It's very tasty and not too sweet. read more

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Closing out restaurant week with a trip to piccolo signo. Food was pretty solid. I would say the arabiatta sauce for the mussels was PHENOMENAL. after that the food was pretty solid, until you get to the desserts. Bravo on the tiramisu. Would recommend. The staff are friendly, food is solid, drinks are great, and the ambiance makes for a great dinner date. Would recommend. read more

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Piccolo Sogno was an absolutely phenomenal experience and such a special night. From the moment we sat down, everything felt warm, intimate, and thoughtfully done. I ordered the Rosticciana with braised beef short ribs, local white corn polenta, sautéed greens, red wine, and aromatic vegetables. The short ribs were incredibly tender and full of flavor, and the polenta paired perfectly with the richness of the dish. My boyfriend got the Maiale al Latte, a Berkshire pork shank stewed with milk and fennel over mashed potatoes with Tuscan kale and pancetta, and it was just as amazing. Comforting, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. We ended the night with dessert, and it was the perfect finishing touch to an already incredible meal. The staff was excellent attentive, kind, and genuinely made the evening feel special. Overall, it was such a nice, sweet night with outstanding food and service. Easily a five star experience and a place we will absolutely be returning to. read more

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This is one of my favorites spots in town. I've been there in many occasions. I love the patio in the summer time, the ambiance it's so beautiful in all the ways. And inside the restaurant it's having a tasteful layout and I love that the ambiance it's romantic with not so much light. The service it's always impeccable. I the Italian wines that the serve there are a very great selection. The food it's so good that you can't stop eating , from pasta , pizza , fritto misto, fish and beef dishes . The dessert it's the cherry on the cake! Congratulations to the Chef Tony Priolo and Mr. Ciro for this amazing location. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My family and I had reservations here last night before heading to a concert at the United Center. We drove and used their valet service, which was a nice touch and made arriving stress-free. We got there right as the restaurant opened for our 5:30 reservation, so we grabbed a drink at the bar while waiting for the rest of our party. The bartender was friendly and made an excellent Aperol spritz and old fashioned. The interior is cozy and moody in the best way, such a warm, inviting atmosphere. I'd love to come back during the warmer months to experience their outdoor seating. The menu is on the smaller side, but every item feels thoughtful and unique. Our entire group ended up ordering from the specials: the Cacio e Pepe and the risotto. Everyone loved their dish. I had the Cacio e Pepe and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's one of those dishes that's deceptively simple but easy to get wrong, and they nailed it--the cheese-to-pepper ratio was perfect, and the texture of the green noodles was such a fun touch. We finished the night by sharing the tortino dessert, which was a hit with all of us. Overall, I'm really glad we chose Piccolo Sogno for our pre-concert dinner. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu! read more

Piccolo Sogno - Aperol Spritz - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came here to celebrate my birthday, and it was a really disappointing experience. From the beginning, it felt like our table was being ignored. We had to wait for basic service(water, bread, order our actual meals), and it seemed like everyone else was getting more attention than we were. On top of that, there was an odd attitude from the staff that made us feel unwelcome. Birthdays are supposed to be special, and unfortunately this experience was anything but. I don't expect perfection, but I do expect to be treated with courtesy and not feel overlooked. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously and works on providing consistent, respectful service to all guests. Can't emphasize enough that I am disappointed because I was excited to come here and I didn't leave thrilled. Hopefully, the next person has a better experience. read more

Went to Piccolo for my pre birthday celebration We were welcomed with complementary bread basket and it was a delight. As vegetarian there are limited options but still enough to enjoy the meal. Service was on spot with the staff being super polite. Loved the gnocchi and the dessert. The truffle mushroom spaghetti was full of umami flavor but it needs something to break the monotonous flavor profile. Ambiance was perfect for a date night. read more

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If I could rate this place 10 stars I would!!! Gnocchi is my go to!!! My partner and I had our first date here and we are now on year 4!!! Love the food and the service is a 100 out of 10. I love that every server speaks Spanish!! Love this place soo much! read more

Great food with big taste and good ingredients. Fast service, nice staff, gorgeous Bernini mural outside, and it's always a pleasure to be here. Could eat the ravioli every day read more

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This place may have the nicest back patio in the city! So big and spacious and laced with lights above. I've often heard about the awesomeness of this space and finally came by for a bday dinner recently! Our server Leonardo was such a good dude with a great sense of humor and took extra good care of us! Food was really good! We started with the Pesche salad which was a great started. Includes arugula, goat cheese, peaches and lemon oil..fantastic! Ravioli Piccolo Sogno was exceptional as it includes four cheese ravioli, pine nuts, butter, marsala glaze and parmesan curls. The Halibut Al Forno was delicious as well! The portions are a nice size and they are more than willing to split everything into 2 plates if you are sharing. Washed it all down with a couple of very good filthy martinis. Love this place and will need to return a couple more times before summer is over! read more

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An incredible NYE meal!! We loved their Rosa pizza and even ordered it twice! Their okie oil and sauces are flavored to perfection! read more

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Never disappoints. Great food. Wonderful wine list. Superb service. One of the best places to dine in all of Chicago! read more

My wife has always wanted to dine at this restaurant. And that was accomplished yesterday, we had 6 pm dinner reservations. The patio is amazing! The calamari was delicious, she had the lasagna, and I had the Risotto. The food was 10/10. The service was excellent, and our waiter Eric was great! I definitely plan to visit again soon. Bring a $20 for parking, that's cash only. It's an ATM across the street at the 7/11. read more

Piccolo Songo has a lovely patio and a great location. Right off the El plus a small valet lot onsite. Valet is not free, but he was very nice and I didn't have to hunt for parking in a busy area at sometime. Wine menu is fantastic. Lots of good options. My food was okay. In defense of the establishment, our options were limited on an event pre-set menu. If I went back I'd try other things. The presentation of the salad was lovely. Straw pasta was lovely to look at and probably homemade. Servers professional. read more

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Everything was delicious and the staff was great. I think the portions need to be way bigger lol. Extensive wine list with affordable options. A lot of seating but I would still make a reservation because it was packed. read more

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Had dinner at this place while in Chicago and it was my least favorite. The best thing was the bread. Personally I felt like the entrees were prepared and sat under a light. The pastas tasted chalky. My waiter didn't speak much English and could really describe the various entrees. read more

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I had heard Piccolo Sogno was great but was absolutely blown away by how beautiful the outdoor space is - I think this is the best patio in the entire city! The menu is well rounded and classic for Italian, and everything was delicious. We split everything and tried a bunch of dishes. My favorite appetizer was the caprese, one of my favorites from the whole menu. Salads were also good but small, but the calamari was a substantial portion for an appetizer. We split several entrees - the ravioli and the gnocchi were favorites, but I also really loved the pappardelle, cacio e Pepe, and prosciutto pizza. Everything was good! The best dessert was by far the almond blueberry cake, the chocolate was a close second. I would definitely come back here! It's a great spot that feels authentic and special without being impossible to get a reservation. Food came out timely and the service was great! read more

3 of us back for a wonderful meal and great service. They do everything right and it feels so Italian! Alejandro gave us great service and food suggestions. They had some nice specials and minestrone soup was one of them and it was delicious. Another special was risotto and a ragu which was perfectly prepared. Branzino was another special and after showing it from the kitchen they deboned it perfectly. The last entree was Pages E Fieno, green and white ribbon pasta with a veal ragu. After all of that we shared some gelato. They have valet parking on the property which makes it easy to come for dinner! read more

Piccolo Sogno - Risotto and ragu I took a fork full before I took the picture. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It had been a while since we dined at Piccolo Songo, and did not remember how much we loved it. Last night we the most an amazing dinner on the terrace. Everything was delicious. I loved the gazpacho and the gnocchi and my husband enjoyed the peach salad and the salmon. And although the terrace was packed, It felt like we were dining in an oasis -- a serene garden. We will be back soon! read more

Piccolo Sogno - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had another great meal at Piccolo Sogno yesterday. When we gather like this, with eight friends and family, we like to eat family style so we all shared in some really great dishes. We started with the Caprese, which was absolutely delicious, the heirloom tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella with basil was loved by all. The Pesche with fresh peaches, combined with goat cheese, arugula and a bright lemon oil topping was my favorite starter. The Barbabietole, Burrata and Funghi Al Forno were fantastic too. I loved the mushrooms!! For our main dishes, we had the ravioli which our grandson loved with its buttery Marcella glaze and pine nuts! The Paglia E Fiona was my bride's favorite. We also had the Pappardelle with a wild boar Ragu, which was one that our grandson really loved. We had the risotto special with bits of prosciutto and mushrooms in it, one of the best risotto I've had. The Rosticcana had a delicious and tender portion of short ribs over a wonderful polenta. My daughter's favorite was the Halibut Al Forno, the halibut was absolutely delicious. We closed out with one of every dessert. Shared among the group the chocolate/hazelnut lava cake was awesome, but so were nearly all of the others. The maître D gave our grandson a tour of the kitchen, and he came back with a bowl full of strawberry ice cream. He couldn't have been more excited. The fantastic service and friendly staff really helped make the night. We also tried their signature cocktails, along with several martinis in our group. Needless to say it was a wonderful night. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Great gathering at Piccolo Sogno's outdoor courtyard seating - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had a wonderful lunch here with a good friend. The food was delicious and the server was very friendly and personable. It was during the day so we got to chit chat a bit. Very old school ambiance. It's a can't miss for good food at very reasonable prices! read more

Really nice atmosphere and the patio lives up to the hype. It is really beautiful back there. Food wasn't anything spectacular but it was an enjoyable experience. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Strongly recommend, the meal & service was nothing short of great. One of the highlights of our trip, would definitely come back. read more

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Unassuming, superb quality Italian food is probably how'd I'd summarize our experience here. I came here for a business dinner with a few colleagues and from the breads, to the homemade pastas, friendly & accommodating staff, and delicious food, we all came away extremely pleased with our experience. I had a delicious seafood pasta dish, and all their pastas are in house made, along with high quality Italian olive oil and sand marzano tomatoes. You can even buy their dried housemade pastas to go! This place isn't far from me and I'd definitely recommend it and take others here in the future! read more

Piccolo Sogno - Seafood with black pasta made in house - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There is plenty of parking outside. I made a reservation, but there was plenty of space for a Saturday lunch. Knowing that there are kids, they placed us in a corner which is easier to managed. The waitress was friendly and offered 2 coloring sets and cups of closed lid water with straw. We ordered 2 kids meal, Mama Luca's Meatballs, Yellow Tre Carne pizza, Pappardelle with Short Ribs Bolognese, and Piccolo's Chopped Salad. The Meatballs were tender and the kids loved it. I wasn't sure what to expect of the Yellow pizza. I didn't taste much difference with the yellow sauce. The Tre Carne was too salty together. Everyone loved the Pappardelle especially the kids. The Chopped Salad taste as expected, but the portion was big for one person. The also very helpfully placed strong flavored like olives and onions on the side, which was good since the kids are not a big fan of either. I would return and save room for dessert next time. read more

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Staff were amazing and service was top notch! Outdoor dining was an experience. We were a party of nine. We ordered a variety of food such as salads, appetizers, pizzas, pastas, beers, cocktails and wine. Everything was delicious. First time here definitely won't be the last! read more

Felt like an old school Italian spot. Loved the interior and the vibes, the patio looked awesome too! Service was great! Shared a Margherita pizza for the table and it was fine. But really enjoyed the Lasagna! The meat was seasoned perfectly and not overly cheesy. Had bites of the Gnocchi which was very pillowy and had great flavor. The Truffle Pasta special was rich. For dessert we got the Mille Foglie which was surprisingly yummy. Not too sweet! Overall a lovely meal, would return! read more

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I recently had dinner here and had an okay experience! I have only seen positives about this place and was really excited to dine in. I've also heard the patio is unreal but sadly I went when it was cold out. I did have slightly slow service. I was surprised that we had to wait so long and never really got checked on during our meal. The food came out hot which was nice. The food itself was fine. Nothing blew my mind and I think there are numerous Italian spots in Chicago that are yummier and not as pricey. read more

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Great lil spot in Chicago. Had some amazing pasta there, it was really solid. Pizza was good too! Service was quick, not too chatty, lighting was amazing. Had a great last meal in Chicago! read more

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Authentic and delicious! Service and decor is nice but basic. Go for the food. Portion sizes are average. read more

On a weekday lunch time, no reservations required. Things weren't too busy and service was prompt. Interior is beautiful and huge, but well spaced out so you don't feel crowded. There is beautiful garden seating, but it wasn't open yet in May. Bread and salad were fresh and inviting. Calamari was great, but not too good to share between 4 people. I could have eaten it all by myself. Pork felt a tad dry, but salmon was top notch. Bass was also delicious. Overall, everything was delicious and inviting and the servers were especially attentive. read more

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Came here for restaurant week and overall had a very good experience! Had reservations and was seated right away. The ambiance was very romantic and traditional Italian. The service was good, being served bread and getting drink options very quickly. Overall, the food was good! Came out promptly. The menu has many selections great for vegetarians and pescatarians. Ended the meal with a tiramisu that was refreshing, a little heavy handed on the espresso powder. The regular menu pricing was on the high side. It was a busy Saturday, and we felt a little rush by service. I would recommend this restaurant, maybe in the summer so you are able to sit on the patio under the lights. read more

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don't recommend this place. I just came here today for Valentine's Day and they seated us outside in the patio in the cold. In the very corner furthest away from the restaurants. Why are they seating people in the patio in February???? Nowhere in our reservation indicated we would be outside. I could feel a constant breeze as I was seated. We ate our appetizers (calamari) and decided to cut our meal short and leave because of being very uncomfortable. Very upset read more

Tried for restaurant week and it was pretty good overall. For the $30 lunch deal got a starter, main, and dessert. The starter was 1 big meatball which I thought was stingey but it actually filled enough. Overall good food, what I tried from the restaurant week menu wasn't spectacular but the staff was really friendly and made me want to come back to try more. Didnt love that you have to pay to use their parking lot though. read more

Went for a family meal - the lasagna was incredible. Service was great, we were well taken care of. Appreciated the valet on site. Everyone enjoyed their meals but agreed that the lasagna was the best dish! read more

This restaurant never disappoints. My favorite Italian restaurant and top notch service. My friend and I arrived on a very busy Thursday night. We arrived at 7:45pm. We were seated in 10 minutes for outdoor dining,on a beautiful night at 65 degrees. It WAS noisy but quieted down by 8:30 pm. Both the dining room and outdoor patio are inviting to eat good Italian food. My friend ordered Beef short ribs, which she said were very good. I ordered Charred Octopus which was very tasty and not tough. We split the spinach lasagna in a light tomato bechamel sauce. Heavenly and not too spicey. Chef Tony makes all pastas by hand. I saw him on "Beat Bobby Flay" on Food network a couple years ago and Tony WON We ordered red wine for my friend's entree of beef and I ordered the House Pino Grigio which was very good. The desserts looked awesome but unfortunately we had eaten too much. The focaccia bread and extremely good EVOO were so tasty. Price point is decent.Service and attention to detail, Outstanding! Everyone on staff: OUTSTANDING‍ read more