We dined here on a Sunday before a hockey game and all four of us really enjoyed it. The ambiance was nice, a great casual vibe, but the service was superior, elevated beyond casual. The server was attentive and in tune with our table. The courses were properly paced and the food was delicious. We ordered the chicken parm, short rib ravioli, oreccheite salsiccia and salmon, with a starter of Caesar salad and meatballs. Everything was perfect. I know many places offer Caesar salads but this one was superb, perfectly dressed with light croutons and tasty dressing. We will definitely go back! read more

Such an amazing restaurant, I can't recommend enough. We came for dinner so the place was packed with people. The inside of the restaurant felt like a classic Italian restaurant you might find in Italy. Our waiter was super nice and gave some great wine recommendations. First, they bring you some bread and give you a small platter mixed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and Parmesan. This is the first time I've seen it done this way but it was delicious. The calamari was delicious, not too fried and oily but still had so much flavor to it. We also decided to order the peperoni pizza, which is just a magnificent pizza. It was just cooked perfectly with just the right amount of flavor and spice. I ordered the raviolacci toscani, which took a bit of time to come out (but understandable given the amount of people). It was just delicious. The meat filling had such a deep flavor and the sauce wasn't so heavy that I didn't want to finish it. I would recommend this to anyone that wants a good Italian meal with great portions. Reservations might be hard to get so plan ahead. read more

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I ordered the chicken Parmesan and it was delicious and a huge serving. The service was fantastic as usual. I brought my adult son and daughter and fell in love with the restaurant. This is a true Italian experience you should try. Warm and charming experience. read more

Ordered takeout for 7. I would say everything tasted pretty good. Great for a weekend or a casual meal out.

Cute dinner spot on Taylor. Lots of street parking options nearby, but on a Friday night, when the streets are packed, there's an affordable valet lot for the restaurant! Valet is cash only. Would recommend making a reservation :) The inside ambience is so cute and a great dinner spot. My friend and I got wine and our husbands got some of their specialty cocktails, the Moscow mule and margarita. I got the eggplant parm which was flavorful, but a little soggy, I wish it was a little crispier but it was good! My husband got the orichietti and enjoyed it. My friend got the tortellini and our other friend got the gnocchi pomodoro. All in all, solid meals with good portion sizes and prices. Will likely be back! read more

More like a 3.75. Service was fast and helpful. Food was just fine. Nothing real special. Gnocchi was cooked perfectly. Ambiance is very grandmas house. read more

Sometimes it's just the little things..... I had the good fortune to have dinner recently at Tuscany-Taylor. It was packed last Saturday night but fortunately I had a reservation for 7 pm and was seated about 10 minutes later. By the way the 'Taylor' in the restaurants name is the street it's located on. It has the feel of a popular neighborhood restaurant that attracts customers from all over Chicago. I ordered the spaghetti di mare for $31 and added the insalata della casa for another $10. First to arrive was the complimentary bread basket and olive oil except for one little thing. The waiter took a small plate and began crushing some garlic cloves on it and then adding the oil and mixing it all together. I could easily tell the freshness of the mixture on my delicious bread and it was hard not to eat the entire basket. Next, the salad arrived. Most side salads like this are an afterthought and put together to just get by. Sure, this salad had nice looking romaine, carrots, tomatoes and vinaigrette, etc. but the little extra this salad had were cucumber slices that actually tasted like real cucumber with a delicious flavor AND house made croutons that had a unique texture making me realize what a real crouton tastes like. Finally the entree appeared in a big bowl. Spaghetti with calamari, mussels, clams and shrimp of course in a red marinara. Kind of typical ingredients but the little difference with this entree was the actual amount of seafood included. Believe me, the picture I took doesn't do it justice. It was all the seafood I could want. Tuscany doesn't skimp with the content in this dish. It tasted great! The table service was very professional during the meal. It was easily a 4 star meal but it's because of Tuscany's attention to the little things I give 5 stars. read more

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I went to eat here on a Thursday. This place has valet parking & is only open for 5 hours the night I attended. The Clam Vongole wasn't on the menu but we requested the dish and the restaurant gladly prepared the dish for us. The restaurant is a la cart however the proportions are healthy + hearty. The drinks are not watered down and the staff didn't rush us whatsoever in fact the staff made every effort to make sure we were comfortable and were very attentive. The decoration is quaint and trendy plus very pleasant. read more

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Great service and atmosphere. Food was delicious. Shared all plates and was satisfied read more

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This is a great authentic Italian place. Quite frankly it's better than a food that I have had in Italy. The ambience, the food and the service is wonderful. read more

Came for a coworkers birthday, which was a nice location for a lil celebration! Delicious roasted garlic and parmesan spread with the bread to start with. Pretty extensive menu. I had delicious short rib ravioli. I honestly wasn't expecting this restaurant to be as yummy as it was. Cute patio, I have been meaning to go back since I first went! read more

This was out on Friday night after work. The place continue to provide quality. Although our table in northeast corner was not available. Yes, quality service from the smiles and hand shakes from both the parking attendants; and the warm greeting from the front desk began our dining experience. The standard waiter for us is Kenny. The warm greetings and the automatic water without ice from Roc with straws; and the water with lemon wedges on a small plate from Mr. Mc Gee. Are you have your normal appetizer after his greeting? He passed out the evening special menu. We looked at the special. The table side spread was created by Kenny. The spread consist of roasted garlic, crushed roasted jalapeños peppers in oil, parmesan cheese combine with virgin olive oil mashed with a fork. The intersection of Italian bread to spread is placed into an awaiting open mouth, starts the dining with a great taste. Roc selected a special linguine with calamari, spinach with spices tomato sauce. This was very pleasing and warm of a nice summer evening. Eating light with a Barbarossa salad with citrus was Mr. Mc Gee selection. This was the third Barbarossa salad eaten on the last three occasions. The manager(Alex) was very warm with good conversation. The place is very so nice... The floor to ceiling windows were open. They provided a constant breeze, and as the evening progress it was delightful they closed the windows as the weather cooled. This was another Shalom read more

This is a solid and reliable option in the Little Italy/University Village. So many businesses in the area have closed and there has been a lot of change to Taylor street, especially since Covid. You can come here and still feel that you're having an authentic Taylor street experience, complete with white tablecloths and excellent, warm service. My favorite dish is the pollo montecarlo, a chicken dish with prosciutto in a wine sauce. Some other good options are the meatballs and chicken parm. Look forward to coming back. read more

Tuscany - Taylor - Pollo Montecarlo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had one of the best Italian meals I've ever had last night at Tuscany. I had the linguine with shrimp in a savory red sauce. I also had a garden salad. For dessert, I had the chocolate lava cake with berries and vanilla gelato. I was an extremely happy customer. Service was excellent. I went early but if you go later, make a reservation. It fills up fast and I can see why. I will return very soon. read more

Tuscany - Taylor - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was delicious, both pastas were cooked to perfection. The sauce on the Mezzaluna was to die for! The wine we got was reasonably priced and easy drinking. We never had to fill our water or wine the staff was on top of it! Definitely a more quiet crowd but a good spot for reasonable prices and excellent food! read more

Tuscany - Taylor - Mezzaluna Cipriani and Lobster Linguine Special! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had dinner on June 7 with family. Six adults and two teens. Decor very nice not a very large place, service excellent and on top of things as needs came up. Food which included chicken parm, di mare, mussels, veal piccata and few pastas and a pizza were all very good. My grandson loves pizza and indicated the pizza was very very good. The mussels were excellent and the antipasto were also very good. Prices were reasonable for Chicago and wine list large and good prices. The deserts were few but the lava cake and cannoli are excellent. Overall I highly recommend Tuscany- Taylor street, Chicago. read more

After spending a day walking downtown Chicago enjoying the holiday lights on Michigan Avenue and State Street, Macy's windows not the same as Marshall Fields's back in the day, my friends and I were ready to hit Little Italy for some comfort food. We had to wait a few minutes for our table even with reservations , they were packed. They bring warm bread with roasted garlic to enjoy with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. We decided to split two entrees as we heard the chicken was a large portion. The fettuccine was good not great but the chicken was fabulous, I'd go back just for this dish, easy to split for two people so at $30, it's a good deal. My friend ordered a tiramisu, she said she's had better. read more

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Wonderful service, wonderful ambiance, and wonderful fare! I recommend the carpaccio!

We came here at the tail end of summer and enjoyed sitting outside on their patio, which is the best option if it's available to you in my opinion. Their patio is off of the main road so the whole dining experience isn't disturbed by too many passing vehicles. The food here was alright, nothing too crazy memorable and nothing glaringly terrible. The mussel appetizer we got was probably the best thing- the sauce was light and savory, perfect for bread dipping. The special of the night that we ordered, a fish dish that I've forgotten exactly what it was, was pretty average. It had this unnatural reddish orange glow to the sauce. I didn't actually pick up much flavor from the sauce. The fish was cooked well. The other main dish we got was just a simple spaghetti, a safe choice for sure. It was well made and tasty. The portions are just right for one person per main dish- we had no leftovers. Our servers were great and overall it was a good experience but the food didn't blow me away. I especially enjoyed eating outside. read more

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I have been to Tuscany a few times. As far as Italian food goes, it's quite good. I would rate it 5 stars, but it's only getting 4 because I feel it is a little overpriced. Seen in the picture is the sage brown butter ravioli from their specialty menu. I think that if you get anything from the specialty menu it's worth in terms of money. The service was good and the staff felt like they were paying attention. They also provide bread and olive oil along with the food. The ambiance was like any normal restaurant, nothing special in my opinion. Overall, I think Tuscany is a good place for Italian food as long as you order from their special menu! read more

Tuscany - Taylor - Sage Brown Butter Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tuscany is a treasure. It would be 5 stars for me, but it's a bit loud for my taste, but that's just me. every dish we've had has been seriously good and the service is memorable. Kind and very attentive staff We go back regularly and will Continue to do so. Small parking lot and valet service. Outside seating is perfect for when the weather is good. Best piece of sea bass I've had, ravioli are amazing and the tiramisu is solid. read more

It was my 2nd visit to this restaurant. The service was great! This time around I decided on the Insalata Pera with arugula, pickled red onions, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, dates, balsamic vinaigrette AND an entree of Raviolacci Toscani, consisting of homemade ravioli filled with short ribs, parmigiano, fontina, porcini mushroom cream sauce. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! read more

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Food - Is excellent, old school Chicago Italian food. For apps, tried the burrata, bruschetta, and calamari, all were delicious. I got the whole roast chicken for dinner which was a special, it was very tender and flavorful. Service - Leaves much to be desired. It was pretty difficult to track down our waiter. Reason for the one star deduction. Ambiance - Old school vibes read more

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I recently went with my wife and young kids, who love Italian food having gone to Italy a couple of years ago. The Margherita Pizza was excellent, kids loved it. The SPAGHETTINI di MARE, the pasta was really good but the mussels were overcooked and just chewy. One of the specials on the menu was a ribeye steak, however it was actually a tBone that was definitely not USDA prime, FYI. The Pollo Toscano and the roasted potatoes were VERY dry. The Veal scaloppini was pretty good. Overall, it was OK, but expensive for the lack of quality. I wouldn't go back. read more

Haven't been here in a while and I was in little Italy with a friend so we decided to stop here and get dinner. They have a nice patio for outdoor seating and the inside is fairly large. There's a bar as soon as you walk in and a large dining area in the front and back of the restaurant. We started off with baked clams, bruschetta, & the grilled octopus on a salad. Everything was great, the clams were just very bread-y, definitely couldn't taste the clam at all. For the entree, I ordered chicken piccata which came with a side pasta... this is where it went down hill. The chicken was so floury and the pasta had a very odd taste, it's a lemon thyme sauce, and the noodles were undercooked (not al dente). I used to be a regular here and I was so disappointed with this visit, but I'll be back and give it another try next time I'm in town. read more

Tuscany - Taylor - Baked clams Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was really good, but the service was slightly lagging, found that our waiter was hardly attentive.

Great service. Some of the best Italian food in Little Italy. It is a classic spot in this area of Chicago

The best Italian food I have had in a very very long time! The noodles were so fresh and a great texture and the sauce was great as well! The tiramisu was nice and fluffy! Will definitely be going back! Food came super quick, but the waitress was a little awkward and kinda rude when we asked questions about the menu and serving sizes read more

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Great service and good. The server was so nice and patient with us when we were trying to decide what to get. Thank you

Tuscany provided a shaded outdoor table at our request on a beautiful day. Almost immediately, the server brought out roasted garlic cloves, mashed them with a fork, added olive oil and Parmesan to provide a delicious spread for their fabulously crusty bread. We ordered a beautifully grilled fish and octopus. The server's wine recommendation was very good. I definitely plan to return on my next trip to Chicago. read more

Wow. Just wow. My family and I went here this weekend to celebrate a birthday and let me tell you it was PHENOMENAL. The pasta is the best in little Italy. The service was impeccable and handsome . We will definitely be back. Next time I won't wear so much makeup bc the restaurant is very dark! (great for ugly people on first dates) 10/10 EXPERIENCE read more

I want to start by saying that Tuscany - Taylor's ambiance was nice, most of their waiters were attentive, and their food was okay. However, I am writing this review to warn people to stay away from this establishment. I ordered a pasta dish for $23 and added shrimp to my order. When I placed my order all the waiter said was "okay." I then got a check for almost $50. They charged me $6 per shrimp and gave me four of them, so $24 additional dollars. I was never asked how many shrimp I wanted to add, and the word "each" on the menu by the word shrimp was in tiny font. The worst part is that the waiter I spoke with insinuated that I must have ordered four shrimp and then said "well it usually comes with four." There was no courtesy, respect, or professionalism in his response. His whole demeanor implied that I was stupid and should have read the menu more closely. The wording on the menu appears purposely misleading and deceitful. Add to that the fact that the waiter was entirely unsympathetic and I will never be returning. read more

The fiancé and I had our eye on this place ever since I started at UIC and we finally got to try it last night. Valet is 11$ but there is plenty of street parking around the area and it's free on Sunday's. The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully and has a cozy ambiance. The menu is extensive yet authentic and the restaurant may be able to modify any of the dishes to fit your needs. Saul was our waiter and he was such a delight. He genuinely made our night so much fun. We had a great conversation with him and it's nice to see how passionate he is about the food at this restaurant. He gave us excellent recommendations! I wanted to order the Carpaccio De Manzo and Saul made sure to let me know that the beef is actually raw in this dish. Little does he know, I am Lebanese and have been eating raw beef ever since I can remember (kibbeh nayyeh anyone?) and was so excited to try the Italian version of raw beef. It was absolutely delicious. The citrus from the lemon mixes so well with the truffle oil and the arugula. Not to mention the delicious shaved parmesan; put that on top of their soft, warm complementary bread and you have one excellent Italian bite. We also had the bruschetta, the raviolini para and the raviolacci Toscanini. The Raviolini is a rich creamy pasta with mascarpone cheese, pears and sun dried tomatoes. The ravioli was also filled with a delicate and nutty beef filling. It was the favorite dish of the night. The bruschetta and raviolacci tasted okay but that raviolini para was out of this world. I highly recommend this dish. It was such a well spent evening at Tuscany and we can't wait to be back. Till next time! read more

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Ordered some takeout and waited at the bar with a great Italian red wine. Staff was professional and welcoming and it has a classic Italian restaurant feel. I had a soup and the grilled pork chops of the specials menu and everything was great. read more

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Wow! Alfredo was our waiter. We were a large party of 8 celebrating a birthday. We had such excellent service. The food was amazing. So rich and tasty. Everything we ate was superb from the appetizers to our desserts. Appetizers: we ordered bruschetta, calamari & Burrata. All were enough to feed the 8 of us and we enjoyed every bite. Main courses: most of us either orders the gnocchi or the ravioli in brown butter sauce with sage. My son ordered the Margarita Pizza. The ravioli was so rich and the portion seems small but the taste is amazing. The gnocchi with bolognese sauce was so fresh. For desserts we had Cannoli and Tiramisu. We even tried a molten lava cake. The tiramisu was so rich and decadent. The cannoli was smooth and crispy. It was fresh. To end our dinner we had a round of coffee and cappuccino. Such light and tasty foam. I loved it. The experience was so good. Five stars for sure. The service was superb and honestly the prices were excellent. read more

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We reserved the private room for our wedding dinner for 42 guests and Tuscany did a fabulous job. Leading up to the day, Marivel was responsive and a pleasure to work with. We planned our wedding in 6 weeks which was hectic, but Marivel eased my nerves. Any question I had, and there were a lot, she always had an answer or solution for. The service was incredible. The wait staff was attentive, efficient, and friendly. No one waited long for a drink. They accommodated our GF and vegetarians guests with no problem. All of our guests raved about the food. It was a a 5 course plated dinner. For appetizers we had caprese salad and meatballs. Next was the house salad followed by the penne pasta with mushroom and prosciutto cream sauce. Guests chose from the following entree options: chicken vesuvio, salmon limone, sausage and peppers, and chicken montecarlo. Dessert was spumoni ice cream. Thank you for an incredible meal and the best service! I would recommend this place to anyone looking to host a private dinner. read more

I really loved this place! Food was great. The service was excellent, the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. I Went with a large group for a corporate event. Started with meatballs, prosciutto penne and Cesar salad. For Main had salmon and tiramisu for dessert. Everything was amazing and perfectly cooked. I didn't care for the tiramisu very much. The decor was homey and family style. Christmas decor was a nice touch and created a festive atmosphere. There was street parking and valet. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Have friends who love this place, so I've dined here at least a dozen times over the years. Unfortunately, it's inconsistent. My main criticism is usually the service. There's sometimes a wait for the food, but last week the kitchen was prompt. The staff can act like they'd rather be anywhere else, but last week our server was friendly and efficient... he even cracked a few corny jokes. The food is almost always good. Last week, not so much. My orecchietti con salsiccia was cooked al dente, but too salty. My friend said her whitefish was cooked perfectly, but tasted blah. Can't leave here without coffee and dessert. We opted for two where we could figure out the WW points. (Still trying to lose the last of the Covid isolation weight.) The cannoli was, as always, yummy. And my friend's vanilla gelato was authentic, creamy gelato. Valet parking was really easy, but pricier than pre-plague. The outdoor patio looked inviting, but it was supposed to rain... and it did pour about half way through our meal. read more

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What a delight. During our recent visit to Chicago, my husband and I decided to spent some time wandering through the LIttle Italy neighborhood. Around dinner time, we happened upon Tuscany and decided to stop for dinner. This place is a treasure. The food was exquisite. My husband had the tagliatelle with bolognese and I had ravioli stuffed with short ribs in a mushroom cream sauce. The flavors were clear like bells and well balanced within each dish. The service was impeccable. There was no hovering, but someone always appeared just at the right moment to refill a glass or remove an empty plate. My biggest regret was not bringing a bigger appetite. read more

Excellent food and service! I haven't been here in a decade and realized how much I miss the food. Everything we had was very tasty from The mussels to the desserts . We ordered he ravioli.mac and cheese and chicken. The desserts just melt in your mouth. We will be back soon and they valet for $6. read more

Tuscany - Taylor - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois