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il Porcellino, Chicago, IL

il Porcellino

4.7
4.7
4290 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 93 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy.

As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 595-0800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Catering
    Contact ilporcellinoparties@lettuce.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Alana & Lili: (312) 595-0800
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Clark St.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Negroni Hour at the il Porcellino Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Check out il Porcellino for Negroni Hour, featuring $8 House Negroni, rotating monthly Negroni special and select wines by the glass, as well as special bites for $6. Happy Hour specials are available at the bar and for dine-in only, Monday - Friday from 4pm to 6pm.

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What 4,290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Porcellino is a lively and inviting Italian restaurant in Chicago known for its "amazing lasagna" and "delicious garlic bread." The ambiance is warm and reminiscent of classic Italian eateries, featuring "great music and aesthetic." With attentive service and a cozy atmosphere, it's perfect for both intimate dinners and celebratory gatherings.

4,290 Reviews
  1. Jane

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to Il Porcellino and I look forward to returning Chicken parm and chicken piccata were nummy. Service was great, knew the menu, friendly and appropriately attentive

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  2. kathleen

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service and delicious food. The ambiance was lovely as well.
    il PorcellinoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Kathleen

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  3. Sean

    VIP

    West Virginia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always great food great atmosphere. If you are in Chicago and want good delicious Italian food this is the place you need to go to.

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  4. John

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food - excellent service. We were there a bit early so it may get noisier later but it was fine for us!

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  5. John

    VIP

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible meal. Service was outstanding, food was delivered quickly and was hot, fresh and delicious. Great quality. One of my favorite places to bring my team while in Chicago. Thank you for another great experience.
    il PorcellinoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you John. We look forward to your next visit

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  6. Nick

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Kitchen was very far behind. Sat near the windows and front door so we were cold the entire time. Typically love this restaurant but this was a poor experience. Know they’ll fix it but wanted to be honest.
    il PorcellinoResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the feed back Nick. We will respond privately

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  7. Dan

    VIP

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly excellent Italian food, great service, and a fun atmosphere.
    il PorcellinoResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Dan

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  8. Steve

    VIP

    Chicago

    116 reviews

    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The server was very accommodating. The host needs to be trained. He should not have left us standing when there were plenty of empty tables. The excuse was that the servers were not ready. This was off putting. Bit after that the service was fine.
    il PorcellinoResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the feedback Steve. we will reach out.

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  9. tori

    VIP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting from Maryland - everything was amazing! I’ll definitely return when I make another trip to Chicago!
    il PorcellinoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks Tori

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  10. Destiny

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here about 5 times now, and everything is always great regarding the food, drinks, and service. Garlic bread and fried Calamari hits every single time🔥. I tried the lasagna for the first time, and it was amazing!
    il PorcellinoResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the review

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FAQs

il Porcellino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 595-0800.

il Porcellino is rated 4.7 stars by 4290 OpenTable diners.

il Porcellino does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 93 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for il Porcellino

59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clark St.
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 595-0800
  • Catering
    Contact ilporcellinoparties@lettuce.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Alana & Lili: (312) 595-0800
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