A friend of mine told me about Tuscan Hen, and she was right. I was met by a lady with a warm, pleasing smile. I ordered their meatball sandwich and a cup of the daily special soup, similar to Pasta Fagioli. It was wonderful; the broth was outstanding. I would order that again next time. I tried their Meatball Sandwich with Hot Gardiniera; the meatballs tasted especially good with their fresh bread. The ambiance was very colorful and airy, seating is in the back patio, weather permitting. Tuscan Hen would be a good place to order catering; they have an extensive menu. read more

Tuscan Hen Market - Meatball Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Super kind staff that were willing to work with my request for a salad and sandwich combo. Food was top notch. I saw they had prepackage lasagna and other goodies I'll have to try in the future read more

Tuscan Hen Market - Chicken Pesto Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tuscan Hen is my go-to lunch spot. It's a very welcoming environment, with friendly staff and a bright, clean space. Their sandwiches and pasta (dessert too) blow me out of the water every time. You can tell they take pride in their craft, everything is super fresh. I recommend their Turkey Tom. For the vegetarians, they have great rotating, seasonal options--like one with mushroom or another with eggplant. Just divine! read more

This spot is a special gem in North Center with the freshest subs and pastas! I love coming here and always get the Well St. Italian Sub. It is so tasty and fresh everytime! I love enjoy their cacio e Pepe and their spaghetti and meatballs. They make everything to order but it is worth the wait. I will have to try their delicious desserts one day. This place is a must try for sure! read more

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What happened? Romaine lettuce on an Italian Sub?? End of review. Seems like new ownership, Giardiniera packed in WATER, sandwiches much smaller & of course almost $18 for one sandwich with a tip. read more

Had the Parpadelle Bolognese and it was very good. So was the garbanzo bean side salad. Service was good. Inside was ok though the music was loud and there was a speaker above almost all the tables. There was an outside patio but it was too warm for that. Will I go back again? I may. Little pricey for lunch but I splurged so as expected. read more

Delicious fresh homemade meals using local ingredients, generous portions, delightful staff! The restaurant is cosy and friendly.

The service was very pleasant. The minestrone soup was very good. She had the turkey and apple panini which she loved. I had the meatball sandwich and I will order it again. We will be back! read more

I'm giving them 2 stars because when I complained they made me a new sandwich, which I appreciate. But both times I have been in here they put almost no meat on my sandwich (see my photo). Today I got their prosciutto sandwich and it had one slice on it. I basically ate a arugula, jam and bread sandwich. That's just not ok. I shouldn't have to complain to get it right. I realize costs have gone up, and if that's why they are being cheap with the meat, then either don't make the sandwich or charge more. But $13 for a sandwich with no prosciutto on it is pretty shitty. I wouldn't want anyone eating that if I owned the place. Again, I appreciate that they replaced it, but I shouldn't have had to tell them this (and it's the second time it's happened). I wish them the best of luck, but I won't be back. read more

Tuscan Hen Market - Prosciutto sandwich with almost no prosciutto in it. - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tuscan Hen did an amazing job making the sandwiches for my daughter's graduation party, and they also prepared delicious bowtie pasta. The turkey, Italian, and Caprese sandwiches were a huge hit with everyone (the Italian was my favorite), and the cupcakes were also amazing and didn't last long. I highly recommend stopping by for lunch or dinner; the staff and food are amazing. Thank you again, and we will see you soon. Frank read more

The Fancy Nancy is fire. It has become my favorite chicken salad sandwich, and the price is on point. The staff is always friendly and hardworking. I've come to really like and appreciate Tuscan Hen. read more

Looking for a good lunch spot? Take a walk over to Tuscan Hen to get a sandwich and enjoy it on the back patio. I enjoyed the Italian BLT on a really great sourdough. Good chip offerings and some really good looking cookies. Check them out soon and be sure to ask about daily specials. You can also order online ahead of time if you're on a time crunch. read more

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Great sandwiches and service. Can get busy around the lunch hour so definitely order ahead!

small in size but full of flavor everything is scratch made. Makes you feel like you're in your Nona kitchen. They have parking lot on the side of the building read more

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Tuscan Hen Market is a location I had multiple people recommend to me before I had the chance to try it. It is a super cute cafe style setup. I ordered just a sandwich, which was very delicious and well made. It is on the slightly pricier end, but I think it was worth it for the quality. The staff were extremely kind, and even offered to bring my originally to-go order to my table once I decided to sit outside on their patio. I will definitely be going back to try more! read more

Tuscan Hen is the absolute best! Awesome spot to stop in for hot and cold sandwiches. They also have great pasta that's all handmade. They sell frozen pasta that you can take home and heat up for your family. Don't sleep on the back patio in the summer, such a great spot to stop by with friends! Service is always quick and courteous. I can't say enough positive things about this place. read more

It took me so long to try this place but after looking at the menu and some other reviews, I finally decided to give them a try. I only got the chicken pesto sandwich and chips but I can't wait to try their pasta as well. They didn't skimp on the meat or the mozzarella and the chicken breast was very juicy. Everything tasted fresh, the pasta is made in-house and the staff was really friendly. Will definitely be returning! read more

Tuscan Hen Market - Chicken Pesto Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I placed a huge order with Tuscan Hen Market to be delivered to our office where out of town employees had gathered for an onsite meeting and they did not disappoint! I was one of the out of town employees myself and, of course, I worry about getting things right for the team but the owner, Carlos, texted me personally to confirm the order and thank us for the business. What great service! And the food was phenomenal! We ordered a wide variety of items and everyone loved their food. Huge thank you to the team at Tuscan Hen Market :) read more

Two years later, and this is some of the most delicious and fresh Italian food on the north side of the city. Absolutely delicious. read more

Tuscan Hen Market - a sandwich and salad on a plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cheesy Deluxe Panini is really delicious! Nice place, very pleasant staff, great back patio. Will definitely come back.

The best meatball sandwich around! The cannoli was chefs kiss. Can't wait to try more off the menu. Definitely a repeat place

The best. Great food and service. I haven't had a bad dish. But I wish they would open longer hours, and open for dinner like they used to. I take away one star only because it's very hard to eat here when they only open for a few hours during the day. read more

The food is fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Not pictured: the cannoli that solved all of my problems... it was gone too quickly. Amazing food. read more

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I ordered the big tuna, and this is the first time I've ordered from this restaurant. I was a little disappointed. I'm sure the other food is good, but I felt like I was eating a pickle sandwich. I could not taste the tuna because the pickles were overpowering it And they weren't slices of pickles. It was almost like a pickle condiment inside the tuna salad. I will not order this again. That said, the bowtie pasta salad is good. read more

We ordered delivery...it was good...nothing mind blowing but sandwiches were basic and tasty. We shared the meatball sub, Italian beef and the Italian. Meatball had good flavor, beef was very dry and the favorite would be the Italian sub. read more

Tuscan Hen Market - Meatball, Italian, Italian beef - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was craving for some delicious Italian food and this place definitely hit the spot! This place is counter service, with some seating inside, and There is a patio out back. However, we just decided to do take out. We ordered the Alfredo (meatless for those carnivores wondering. Not sure if you can add meat for extra charge) and the carbonara. I do not have any pictures to show because we ate everything in sight! Didn't last very long! Everything tasted very fresh and the pasta sauce was very rich and tasty. There were many wonderful items on the menu that I would love to try! read more

Terrific food and service. Hubby loved the Italian potato salad. Had the Cacio e Pepe and wasn't disappointed. Nice to see simple Italian dishes done right. read more

Such a little hidden gem. Everything is homemade and so fresh, made to order. We got the Italian sub and can't wait to come back to try more items. Great service and ambiance too, especially with the back patio. read more

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Lorriane has sold the business to Carlos, who I understand to be a trained chef - as is demonstrated by his specials. The specials occur on Thursday & Friday nights, from 5 pm - 8 pm. This week's (7/20 & 721) Summer Seasonal Weekly Specials: Eggplant Involtini $9 herbed ricotta, house marinara, parmigiano Bruschetta $7 burrata, grilled peaches, guanciale, baby greens, balsamic Beet Salad $8 apricots, meyer lemon, straciatella, spinach, hazelnuts Grilled Lamb Meatballs $14 pickled turnip, braised cabbage "Gourmet" Mac n Cheese $10 cavatappi pasta, broccoli, pancetta, mascarpone, parmiginao, mozzarella Risotto $12 $17 lion's mane, trumpet & chestnut mushrooms, peaches, pecans, goat cheese Rigatoni Calabrese $13 $18 salami, giardiniera, calabrian chili oil, tomato, red onion, ricotta Roasted Pork Loin Involtini $23 prosciutto, spinach & bread crumb stuffing, slow cooked cannellini beans Prosciutto Ragu Stuffed Cabbage $21 parmigiano, preserved lemon, house made marinara We had the bruschetta (fabulous), beet salad (terrific), lamb meatballs (great meatballs but the turnip/cabbage combination didn't quite work for my wife), and risotto (a very unusual risotto, but enjoyable). Carlos then gave us a nice berry dessert to share, with limoncello all around. We ate on the patio, a very nice one, and while we miss Loraine's summer Taste of Italy (and miss Lorraine, too) Carlos is proving a worthy successor, this being our second attendance for the Specials night. You can't depend on the web site to show the specials, or that the Hen is open on these two evenings. You have to call & ask, or get on the email list, for the specials. Or just show up - you will not be unhappy! BYO, with a CVS a block north on Damen, and a liquor store with better wine selections just north of that over on Lincoln. read more

Food is great. I don't agree with all the dogs in the place that place their front paws on tables and customers. Also the service is kind and well informed. Love the place plus the owner is from abruzzo. read more

I love this place!! The staff is wonderful, kind and very a accommodating with last minute orders! The food is absolutely amazing! I love buying the fresh pasta. Shoot out to Carlos who's been very kind and helped me out in a pinch when ordering. Thank you! read more

Delicious lunch in a beautiful courtyard. My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our fresh sandwiches, unique potato salad, and limoncello cake. Yum. It's so relaxing to enjoy lunch at Tuscan Hen. We loved their Sunday evening dinners too! This was my third visit and each time it's been 5 star! read more

Stopped by when I was in area to check it out. Ordered an italian sub and roast beef panini. The sub was delicious! Very traditional ingredients with the best subroll bread. The panini was equally as yummy. Great combination of ingredients, tasting so fresh. Tuscan hen is a great spot for a bite. The staff was friendly and interior decor chanting and cozy. read more

We love the great sandwiches! Perfect every time and good variety. Stop in and enjoy the cute patio in the back.

Tried these guys for lunch today and enjoyed my Philly Cheesesteak and Popeye Salad. Fresh and delicious! read more

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Tuscan Hen Market is a great option for a killer lunch sandwich. I've had the Tuna, Tuna Melt & the Italian. All 3 are stellar. And they don't skimp on anything. Big Chicago samiches on think bread w tasty fresh condiments. A bag of chips & a sweet tea to complete the meal deal is recco'd. read more

Potatoes on a sandwich? That sounds like a carb party (aka my kind of party)! That was the Briar Drive Artichoke Sandwich, which was very tasty, but it had nothing on the Farmer's Market panini. THAT, my friends, was a little bit of heaven. Both sandwiches were super fresh and seemed to be of great quality. I was so excited to find this gem delivers, and for a truly reasonable fee. They will be one of my top lunch treats when I work from home now. read more

Delicious sandwiches. Cute and cozy patio in back! The tuna sandwich arugula was on a very tasty nutty bread. read more

Tuscan Hen Market - Patio was inviting out back. - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good quality food that taste delicious. I only gave it a 4 because the service usually is slow. If you are not in a rush and looking for good sandwich or pasta definitely recommend it. read more

super friendly service, nothing but smiles and helpfulness. I had the chicken saltimbocca sandwich which id say is a 4/5, only lost a point since it was deli chicken and not a cutlet. also the turtle brownie wasnt super caramely but as a brownie it was pretty great. will be returning read more