The food was good. I did have a small complaint as I noticed we were rushed by the busboy. There were other parties there before us but were never not approached to clear their table. After several attempts to clear out table I did complain and it was handled. The food, atmosphere and location are pretty good. We also got some Lemoncello on the house, so delish. read more

I'd been to Piccolo Sogno a long time ago but my gf wanted to go for her birthday so we went the other night. Overall, the food was great and the service was great. We started with the fried calamari, which I know is a bit of a standard option, but we hadn't had it in a while and it was great. Very lightly fried so it was crispy but not oily at all and the sauce it came with was delicious, must've added some cream to it. I opted for the pappardelle with boar and she went for the ragu. The pappardelle was the better option I think and it was great. The pasta was clearly house-made and freshly made it was great. The wild boar sauce was also full of wild boar, not just a couple chunks but there was enough wild boar that I actually had sauce/boar left over after eating all the pasta. Her ragu was fine but there are better options on the menu. We had noted on the reservation it was for a birthday but as he asked about dessert and there had been zero mention of a birthday (at the hostess stand, as we sat down, etc), we feared they'd forgotten. They must've slow-played the hand or heard us mention the birthday because after asking what we wanted for dessert, they did bring us the Mille Foglie which was the highlight of the meal. Strongly recommend - imagine a deconstructed cannoli. Only complaint I have is that we were seated at the very back of the restaurant next to the kitchen despite the fact there were a number of open tables throughout the restaurant. Minor nit though. read more

Beautiful birthday dinner. The scenery was outstanding the food, the drinks and the service as well.

We visited the locations last night and what disappointed experience. First we sat on lawn chairs and the service was tired or lazy. Then we had pasta with Ragu and it had no taste at all. So disappointed with the quality of presentation and quality. Wonder if the chef was off on Sunday and had new person try to cook. No Management visit or ask on how our meal was, the place need some leadership to revisit the quality of service and food. Worse high end restaurant I visited in a long time. read more

Great place for an outdoor dinner. Made a reservation through open table with a request for an outdoor table on a Tuesday evening and was sat right away outside. Their patio is so cute and comfortable. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Food and wine were delicious. Definitely a good place for date night or girls night out! read more

Known for its atmosphere- the outdoor patio was a perfect spot for a lovely summer dinner. Valet parking, decent service and a great wine list to start. We shared 2 entrees and a dessert plus cappuccinos. Everything delicious! read more

A chi town gem. Old school Italian restaurant with old world charm, great wines and classic Italian fare selections with light yet indulgent flavors. read more

This is the best Branzino I have ever had. Desserts were killer. going back every time i'm in this city. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Sea Bass Branzino al Forno Branzino al Forno - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food seemed bland, not a ton of flavor. The pasta was less cooked than Al dente even. The truffle pizza had no truffle flavor. The short rib was pretty good and probably the only thing I would re-order. I don't think we will be returning which is sad because their patio is super cute. read more

I was very excited to try this place as we have been wanting to go for over a year. Unfortunately it was not a good experience at all. Our table was on the patio, right by the door- the whole meal consisted of getting hit by the door from people coming in and out. For the meals, we got the fettuccini special that featured mushrooms, a mushroom pizza, and the green and white pasta. The fettuccine mushroom had no flavor at all. It required vast amounts of salt and pepper just to give some taste. The mushroom pizza also had no flavor to it. The green and white pasta was the best of the three, but was just average. Based on the price and lack of quality for the food, I would not come back. read more

They made a celebration very special. Pretty outdoor terrace, food was delicious with many choices, and service superb. It was a group of 15 people which can be very challenging to serve, but they were top notch. Everyone paid compliments to the choice of restaurant and we will be back. read more

I can't think of a more beautiful outdoor dining space in the downtown Chicago area. Diners on the outdoor patio are surrounded by and dine amongst the illuminated trees, bushes and flowers providing a beaucolic backdrop for a delightful al fresco dining experience. The buzz from the energetic patio diners is felt but does not distract from enjoying a wonderful meal, conversation and experience with friends. After being welcomed by stylish hosts and a quick meander past the bar area, the patio garden quickly captures you and alerts you that this experience will be special. The menu consists of fresh, seasonal rustic Italian dishes with clean, simple and fresh ingredients and a large dose of Italian hospitality. Prices are reasonable and they have a nice, adequate wine selection. Pietro, our server could not have been more delightful. The patio can get crowded and I believe is on a first come basis so call and check with the restaurant on the best times and way to ensure patio seating. read more

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Piccolo Sogno is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago--and it has the best garden/patio dining bar none. -You feel like you're in a swanky Italian hotspot the whole time--the interior is sleek and modern, the garden is lush and elegant--especially when the lights come on at night. -Extensive wine list with many unusual Italian varietals. -Bread with good olive oil and thick balsamic vinegar is always served. -Homemade pastas are delicious--and they often have great specials--my favorite is when they have one with freshly shaved black truffles. -In my opinion, the best thing on the menu is roasted whole branzino--that is first brought out to display to the table, then deboned--served with roasted fennel, capers and grapefruit--simple, clean, healthy and perfect! read more

Piccolo Sogno - Ravioli with black truffle - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So so good! Definitely a spot for a special occasion. We wanted to sit on the patio but it was too chilly, which was a shame because the patio is so cute. The charred octopus is also a must have! I got the papadelle with wild boar ragu- so good! read more

Piccolo Sogno - Pappardelle Con Cinghiale - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The service is excellent. The food is ok. The pasta we had didn't have much flavor...hardly any sauce. Expensive for what it is.

Drinks were amazing. (Old fashioned and Manhattan). Ambiance was beautiful! Server was so professional! The food is what killed this place for me: Chicken was dry and rapini was VERY salty. I left hungry after spending $167 before tip :( didn't ask for anything else as we had a show to get to afterward. Husband's pasta was also just ok. We didn't have a bad experience by any means, but we probably won't go back. read more

I am giving this restaurant three stars and that's being generous. Our waiter probably came to our table maybe 3 times while we were there. The busboys were more attentive than he was. We were never asked how our food was or if we needed anything else. We had to keep asking to have our glasses of wine to be refilled. The food was very good but the service was horrible. read more

Ambience was great as always but the truffle pasta was absolutely terrible. Tasted like a bowl of water and mushrooms. Worst of all, it was nearly $60 after tax and tip. Terrible price for an uneaten bowl of food. Girlfriend was excited to try this place as well but her truffle pizza was equally as bad. Great service but sadly do not plan on returning based on the quality of the food. read more

It's a sit-com truism: the good-light/bad-light woman, the cheerleader effect, beer googles, etc. In certain settings, everything looks awesome and you're having a fantastic time, unsure of what you did to deserve such amazing luck. But, in certain moments of clarity, you see the ugly truth: you're with a woofer and there's no way out. PS benefits from its patio. It's just...so... pretty. On a nice summer day (let's not kid ourselves and mention spring aka second winter), you'll want to spend all day outside, sunning yourself, drinking fizzy Italian sodas and loving life. In fact, I am pretty sure that you'll be so excited about the patio that you'll largely miss that your food isn't that good. I think there's a reason why so many of the reviews are so effusive in their praise when written in warmer months and so... meh in the colder ones. The common thread is the patio. So, the patio gets five stars! Experience it. Unfortunately, I can only muster up 3 for the food. I was bored by the insalata di pere and my griglia mista tasted like char. I was so uninspired by my food, that I couldn't be bothered to eat much of it and I left PS hungry. I know! One should never leave a restaurant hungry. What a sad waste of octopus, squid and shrimp. I kept wanting to be astounded by the blend of citrus and seafood but bite after bite, all I can sense was grill marks. It made me a little sad. What better way to spend a sunny day than on a patio, drinking drinks with bubbles and eating summery food like tomatoes, oranges and octopus. I should have been reminded of my misspent youth as a cabana boy on the Mediterranean. Instead, I was sunburned, hungry and my mouth was full of ash. It was like that pool party at Lindsay Lohan's house I told you about... read more

Piccolo, piccolo...I've been singing your praises for a long time...but you've let the media attention go to your head and your food quality has suffered (I'm left with no choice but to take away a star). Your four cheese ravioli didn't delight me like it did last year. Your grilled calamari and mushroom pizza were good, but not amazing, and the gnocchi was just average. The only star of the night was a pasta and meat dish that my sister's bf ordered (I couldn't remember the name of it and it is not on their online menu). The hazelnut chocolate cake was good, but the cheesecake not so good. The wine list is one of the most extensive ones I've seen and we had two bottles of a really good Pinot. We had to wait about half an hour for our table for 6, even though I had made reservations 2 months ago. I had been saving Piccolo for a special occasion (my birthday) and I hope my guests enjoyed it because I was quietly a little bit disappointed. Service was professional as usual, however, we had to flag down and ask many staff members to do something about our dying heat lamp, but alas, nothing could be done and we spent most of dinner shivering outside on their beautiful patio on a cool September night. I still love you my "little" Piccolo and I may give you another chance to make it up to me. read more

Let's cut to the entrees. The 1/2 roasted duck (anatra arrosto) and rosemary lamb (Angello al rosmarino) was unsatisfactory. The fennel sausage and polenta that accompanied the duck was quite nice but I didn't order this dish for the sides, did I? Quite frankly, I would have been much happier with peking duck from Chinatown. As far as the rosemary lamb, it wasn't a total disaster, but I would still rank it in the bottom 20th percentile of lamb dishes I have had. While I am still on my rant, I'm gonna have to say service was disorganized. The servers kept coming to our table with the wrong orders and bottles of wine that we never ordered. It's a harsh start, but I wanted to end the review on a good note. The greeter honored our reservation and we were seated immediately on the outdoor patio. To start, the calamari was done well and the batter was not too heavy. The funghi tartufati pizza was commendable. But it was the pasta dishes that really won me over. The stracci di farro was refreshing. The pasta is made with imported farro flour and tossed with asparagus tips and mushrooms, then topped with truffle oil and parmesan curls. The spaghetti nero "frutti di marre" was my favorite of the night. The black spaghetti melded with the thick san marzano tomato sauce and there was just enough green chile to stimulate your palate with every bite. Hidden throughout the dark strands were the array of fresh seafood. As far as ambiance: Dining al fresco under the fig trees with a glimpse of the night sky was just sublime. This experience ranks up there with the outdoor cabanas at Volo. I guess this is as close to dining on the Italian countryside I can get for now...sigh* read more

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Food was good, but the overall experience was super off-putting. We waited 50 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. Piccolo Sogno must have very behind, as we were standing shoulder to shoulder with nearly 60-70 people all waiting long past their reservation times, as well. No staff member ever apologized or even addressed that we were having a bad experience. Once we were sat down and placed our orders, we couldn't get the waiter's attention for another drink order so I sat with an empty wine glass for over an hour until our food came. While the food here is solid, the service was snobby, aloof, and albeit overconfident. Truthfully, there are stronger Italian restaurants in the city that there is no reason to return. read more

I wish I had come here during Restaurant week so I could have tried their appetizers and desserts!! Oh well, maybe next year. I came here tonight with a friend and had a good time. I give this place a solid 3.5 stars. The food was good. I had the spaghetti frutti di mare. The seafood was super fresh and delicious! The spaghetti was only ok for me. It was a bit on the chewy side and I prefer my noodles a little softer. The service was excellent! The bread was yummie and the balsamic vinaigrette they had was so sweet! Mouth watering! Things were a little on the pricey side. Parking sucks in this area but the restaurant does do valet for $6. Overall, I think I prefer the pasta I had at Filippo's because it just tasted better, had bigger portions, and was cheaper! read more

They have a great patio for the warmer months that is decorated with twinkly lights. I loved their pasta and pizza selections and everything we tried was of great quality! The tables are close together but it is still an intimate dining experience read more

Thank goodness for chef Tony Priolo and his team. Piccolo Sogno has been our family go to since they opened. The warmth inside ( and outside in the garden when you can snag a table) is hard to beat. Tony oversaw gluten free pasta for our severely allergic child, making and serving the meal himself. In summer there is nothing better than sitting in the beautiful garden, sipping cold sparkling wine while snarfing down summer ripe tomato gazpacho, thin crust pizza, perfectly roasted vegetables, and any pasta you want. There's a reason why Piccolo Sogno has stayed around for so long. Excellent service and equally excellent food! read more

The fact that I am sitting at my desk contemplating a snack after finishing lunch here nearly two hours ago should speak volumes. As a venue, the spot itself is nothing spectacular as it is located along a rather industrial stretch of road and the valet lot for parking is smack dab against the restaurant. The decor was also artless with very little to look at on the walls and not a very inviting area right when walking in. As to the food itself, I have experienced tastier Italian food even at middle-market or lower end places (or even chain restaurants). To start, I had the pear salad. The leaves were *exclusively* dandelion greens, which to me was unacceptable and uninspired. I would have preferred a spring mix. The pears themselves were mealy and not much to write home about. For the main, I opted to go with the appetizer-sized portion of pasta. It was very a small portion of cheese ravioli. There were essentially four on the plate. Note that I'm not complaining as the dish was fairly bland, and there is no way that a larger portion of such a dish could have been endured. Even the bread selection was uninspired. I reached for a bread stick that must have been from earlier in the week: to say that it had passed its sell-by date is putting it charitably. The questionable execution of these dishes could be overlooked had the service been more pleasant. The server seemed to stop by at awkward moments. I also got the sense that she was checking in only as a formality, as these overtures were devoid of empathy or, for that matter, genuine interest. in how the meal was going. It seemed there was a lack of continuity, with one member of waitstaff announcing the specials, the server inquiring as to the dishes, and yet another removing plates. As I needed to get back to the office quickly I opted out of coffee or dessert. I did take a peek at the dessert menu--even the gelato selections seemed uninspired (cappuccino and strawberry flavored). Even a mini chain like Caffe Bacci would be preferable to this spot. If you do come here, make sure to adjust your expectations accordingly beforehand. read more

I walk in to Piccolo Sogno to confirm my OpenTable reservation and am instantly referred to as "Bella", so I know these guys OBVIOUSLY know what they're talking about. The host walks us out onto the patio, which is the main reason we chose Piccolo Sogno for dinner (I'm all about outdoor dining!), and it did not disappoint. We step out from the dining room, onto the wood deck, and I am so glad this is where we choose to eat on this beautiful Chicago night. I subconsciously give myself a pat on the back. Trees, dressed with white lights, sprout up through and around the deck. The ambiance is beautiful and romantic. I'm only kicking myself for waiting so long to dine here. We're seated and an Italian gentleman greets us. As I look around, it appears that all of the servers here are Italian. We start off with a couple glasses of wine, along with some of their delicious - can't stop reaching for more - Italian breads, which we smother in olive oil & Parmesan, as we browse the menu. Our dinner went as follows (feel free to copy, I eat well): *Insalata Di Pere ($9). Delicate baby arugula lightly dressed with lemon oil, garnished with Capriole Farm goat cheese, over Chianti poached pears. Yum. Light and refreshing. A perfectly delectable start to our meal. *Sformato Di Zucca ($10). A local squash flan, atop a parmesan cream sauce. Squash FLAN?! I know, it sounds odd, but it's delightful. Plus, how many times do you get a caprese salad or calamari from an Italian restaurant? Live a little, you'll be glad you did when you taste it's creamy goodness. *Spaghetti Neri "Frutti Di Mare" ($19). This pasta dish is made with string cut black spaghetti, which is a squid ink pasta, yum! I know squid ink doesn't sound like the most appetizing thing, which is probably why they don't put that in the description, but I hunt out Italian places for this type of pasta, so give it a shot! The squid ink deliciousness is tossed with a sauce of San Marzano tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Mixed throughout are clams, shrimp, calamari, and then the dish is surrounded by mussels. I'm a sucker for seafood pastas. *Coniglio All' Agro ($23). This dish is a slow stewed rabbit, cooked to perfection, with white wine, lemon, and rosemary. The light and moist meat had my inner foodie applauding the choice of rabbit for dinner. The reason for the 4 star rating, rather than 5, is because aside from the great food and ambiance, the servers seemed a little weeded and less attentive than I had hoped. Secondly, the tables seemed to be close enough for our neighboring table to eavesdrop on our conversation, or vise versa (Which, let's be honest, I did! Her dad like totally doesn't hate him!). And finally, our first glass of wine had a lipstick stain on the glass, which I know from working in a restaurant, that the glasses are not scrubbed, but rather put through a hot bath and steam. But hey, we're not too finicky! We just requested a new glass, so problem solved. As long as we're taken care of and served good food, we won't complain. Aside from that, I still cannot wait to go back to Piccolo Sogno. I'm excited to try out more of their dishes that grabbed my eye and had me debating my choices for a good half hour. As much as I do want to go back, it may not be until the weather is warm again, because the main attraction here is the alluring patio. If you live in Chicago, or plan on visiting, treat yourself to a gratifying meal, out on an exquisite patio. You deserve it. ;) read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner and was pleasantly surprised. The waiter was very helpful with suggestions and patient while we decided what to order. The service was outstanding and everyone very polite and professional. My squid ink pasta was delicious, as was my boyfriends specialty dish. Although the patio was too cold for us to dine on, it looked beautiful and secluded. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Spaghetti Neri Frutti Di Mare - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came from a recommendation and absolutely loved this place. The ambiance, the food, the service. They have a heated patio and lovely deco. We got the spaghetti neri and the paparadelle and causally mentioned we would share it, they brought both dishes out split in half already. When making reservations I added that we were celebrating a birthday, they brought out a dessert and sang to us without me ever having to remind. Everything is so delicious and everyone's so nice, we already made another reservation for next week. Thank you piccolo sogna! read more

Piccolo Sogno - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Who knew on one of the busiest intersections in River West that there would be such an oasis? A respite from the hustle and bustle of the city? For behind these cinder block walls- lay a restaurant and a outdoor garden patio that really blew me away last night. Piccolo Sogno has been open for about a week. Yet the service was spot on and the atmosphere one of a restaurant open much longer. Piccolo Sogno has fine Italian food served outdoors amidst trees, ivy and plantings that rival Room 21's exceptional outdoor seating area. We arrived for dinner and since I hadn't asked to be seated outdoors in the reservation- there was a 20 minute delay to get seated. "Fine", we said. "We'll have our drinks and appetizers at the bar". We ordered some shaved prosciutto (we watched as they cut the meat) and fresh figs (mmmm) . We also had a wood grilled calamari, shrimp and octopus plate served with arugula. The only misstep of the night was in our favor as their computer system somehow ordered us two of this dish so we had twice as much of this delicious starter. We then moved to our table outdoors. This patio is huge and probably will seat 125 people. There are mature trees all up lit, ivy on the walls and just a great view of the city. For me it was like a "hidden garden" as I had no idea this was even here. Our server knew the menu well- offering many suggestions and helping us to find that perfect wine (Amarone- which I loved but others at the table thought was a little spicy for them). I thought the prices were reasonable given the high quality, fresh food experience that we had. For our pasta course- we got to try three as the server suggested 3 smaller sized portions so that we could taste a range of the menu. The ravioli stuffed with 4 cheeses and covered in toasted pine nuts was my favorite. The gnocchi was not potato but spinach and cheese served with mushrooms. Also very good. The final pasta was a simple bologonese sauce over pasta which was a little salty for me. For our entrees- we had the crusted lamb which was stellar and one of my friends had a margarita pizza. The lamb was excellent and I can only assume the pizza was good as well given I never got even an offer of a bite of it! I have no idea how many people this place seats in the inside so I would suggest you try it in the Summer with that amazing outdoor space. Grab someone special and enjoy an evening under the stars partaking of some great Italian food and a bottle of your favorite wine. I'll definitely be back to enjoy more evenings there. Prego. read more

My first visit to Piccolo Sogno was both a success and a failure. The food was outstanding, but they simply failed from a service standpoint. We arrived almost exactly on time for our 7:30 pm reservation. The hostess asked us if we wanted an inside or patio table. Considering that 75% or more of their tables are on the patio and it was a beautiful summer evening, we requested the patio. She said all the tables were full and she would let us know when a patio table opened up. We proceeded to the bar to order a couple of drinks. I tried to order two different glasses of wine and they were out of both! C'mon guys, you not only can't honor a reservation, but your wine list is either incorrect or you have poor inventory management? Fortunately the third wine I asked for they had in stock. My wife ordered a martini, which she enjoyed, but it seemed like a pretty ordinary martini for the $13.50 price tag. After waiting for about 45 min with absolutely no word from our hostess, I went over to the desk and asked when our table would be ready...the hostess almost seemed surprised that we hadn't been seated yet and told us we were next on the list. Gee thanks, I guess having a reservation only entitles you to get on to a second list to be seated. At this point we started our contingency planning to decide on another place to go for dinner, but after almost exactly a 1 hour wait we were finally escorted to a table outside. After so much griping about the horrendous wait, I almost have no energy left to talk about the good stuff...that being the food. I must say the food was amazing. The special "truffle gnocchi" was incredible. The gnocchi was tender and with a light truffle sauce and topped with generous black truffle shavings - a rich, beautiful dish. We actually ordered it as an appetizer by requesting a 1/2 portion. The shrimp linguini was equally good. A superb tomato sauce with plentiful large shrimp and hand cut linguini. A hefty serving and it looked so good that the couple next to us asked what it was. The margharita pizza was delicious as well. Very thin italian style crust with fresh buffalo mozerella cheese and a light tomato paste. Overall we had an amazing dinner at Piccolo Sogno, but unfortunately it was tainted by a long wait and unattentive service by the hostess and bar. read more

All of the staff are so kind and attentive - no complaints there. We ordered the frittura, ravioli, and stracci di farro. Frittura was delicious - freshly fried with a good assortments of fish, calamari, and shrimp. Both pasta dishes were promising but the pastas themselves were hard - harder than just al dente. Disappointed but maybe it was just a busy night. read more

Which of the following do you enjoy? A) Taking a trip downtown for dinner at a cozy restaurant (contrary to what the appearance of the surrounding streets might suggest) B) Italian food C) Attentive service/a decked-out-in-all-black-ninja-like waitstaff (if you look up, you might not see any of them, but in the next instant, you might see 6 staffers floating around) D) Paying more for a Restaurant Week dinner ($33) than you would if you were to order your 3 courses a la carte (what the hell?) E) 100 OpenTable points F) $6 valet parking G) An energetic noise level If you picked any of the above, give Piccolo Sogno a try! I enjoyed my appetizer arugula goat cheese pear salad (excellent contrast in crisp and creamy textures and fresh and bold flavors) almost as much as the ravioli entree (so fresh!). Opted for the vanilla panna cotta dessert, which was really bland and almost reminded me of tofu. I'm still miffed that the Restaurant Week prix fixe price was more than the separate 3 dishes alone. I would think a restaurant would want to show off some of their more upscale dishes, while offering a savings in dollar value, during the week and a half long promotion, but that was not the case for atleast a handful of 3 course combinations. read more

I loved the look and feel of Piccolo Sogno, and I loved the food even more! I started with the poached pear salad, which was lovely & light, and followed that with the Stracci di Farro, which was amazing. It was so flavorful and well prepared! It had beautiful pasta triangles, asparagus, truffle oil--nothing not to love. My husband, who was feeling under-the-weather, ordered the soup which he said was "just soup" and the salametti (pepperoni) pizzi, which he said was "just pizza." I'm not sure what he was expecting, but I'm dismissing all his opinions since he was a grouch and, besides being under the weather, I think he did not choose wisely. We did not come to this wonderful restaurant for pizza! He tasted my dish & loved it. He said he wished he had ordered it. We'll definitely be back & enjoy much more of their wonderful menu. read more

Delicious meal in wonderful patio space. Great for our anniversary. Service was impeccable. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great taste. Italian is ok in my book but this was quite good! Great vegetarian gnocchi. Had the ribs..tender and tasty. Desserts ok. Enjoyed. Thanks. Dining room a bit tight/congested tho read more

Saturday 02.26.22 I dined with 11 other ladies here. Sorry to say I was very disappointed by this dining experience. We were seated in a tented area vs the main indoor dining area. 30 minutes to see our first cocktails. A 2 hour time limit on our table of 12. Tables packed so tightly it was difficult to maneuver the space to sit and move. Adding to the tight squeeze was a toddler behind us and in our table area crawling-playing on the floor unattended. Incredibly loud due to the tightly packed space making conversation difficult. $16.00 dollar cocktails. And lastly, one of the plates was wrong, though they quickly corrected. My feeling was that our table was rushed to leave by the staff. Only a few were offered by the wait staff dessert/coffee. I'll not be back. read more

Thank you god for restaurant week! $33 for this meal was definitely worth it! We came here Thursday evening for dinner. I had reservations for 7pm, but I wanted to bump them up to 6pm. I called last minute (literally at 6pm) and they were able to find a table for me thankfully! They have $10 valet parking available for dinner, but there is also paid street parking readily available around the area. The ambiance of the place was very elegant and romantic with dim lights and dark walls, but when we were shown to our table I saw lots of big groups and families. The wait staff was great. Very attentive, quickly clearing our plates when we were finished with each course, stopping by to ask how our meal was, but not annoyingly often, and always on top of filling our water glasses. Before placing our orders, our waiter dropped off a bread basket at our table. There were 2 different types of bread and then breadsticks. I'm not going to pretend like I know the difference between the two types of bread, but I do know that they were super fresh and tasted great with the EVOO. For my appetizer I had the twice baked bread. The flavor and spice in this was great, but it had a mushy consistency and that kind of turned me off. My friend had the oxtail which she sad she really liked. For my second course I had the salmon and it was delicious! A nice crispy grilled outside and a flake off on your fork inside. The vegetables (especially the Brussels sprouts) and the garlic white wine sauce were delicious. Paired great with the salmon. I really could eat the vegetables and the sauce as a meal on their own. Finally, for dessert I had the Mille Foglie (1000 layer pastry) with cream. This was great, but if you don't have a sweet tooth it might be too sweet you. The pastry was super flaky so it made it hard to eat with a fork. The filling almost tasted like raw cookie dough and I for one, am not mad about that. The cream was so fluffy and fresh. It did not have that fake too sweet taste like some of the stuff you buy from the store. Oh, I also want to mention that this place has the softest, thickest, best paper towels that I have ever seen in any restaurant bathroom. I would go back to this place just to wash my hands! All in all, I really enjoyed my time at Piccolo Sogno. I'm really excited to come back during the summer to enjoy their patio! read more

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Made reservations for a Saturday evening and sat inside. The service was great. Host sat us down within minutes of entering and the waiter came to table and immediately gave us water and menu. The waiter went over the special menu items and explained everything to us. Ordered an appetizer, gnocchi and diavolo pizza. The gnocchi was okay and the pizza was better. The pizza needed a little more sauce and seasoning. Overall, great ambiance and service but food is meh. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Diavolo pizza - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I really loved the ambience of this place. You must sit outside on the patio (which means you must ensure you go on a nice evening weather wise). They had a very extensive wine list and wonderful specials. The ingredients and dishes were authentic and the staff was so kind. I very much enjoyed celebrating my birthday here. We got the Prosciutto pizza as an appetizer, the veal ragu pasta, and the truffle ricotta ravioli special, and they brought me biscotti cookies for dessert. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Biscotti dessert - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois