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il Porcellino, Chicago, IL

il Porcellino

4.8
4.8
4328 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 94 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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 4,328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Porcellino offers "truly fresh, authentic" Italian dishes with a lively atmosphere, perfect for groups or intimate dinners. Highlights include the "amazing lasagna," "delicious garlic bread," and "exceptional service" by staff like Alejandro and Vanessa. Guests rave about the "cozy ambiance," making it a "must-stop" in Chicago.

4,328 Reviews
  1. june

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great truly fresh,authentic and delicious. We had the cheese bread and appetizer of meatballs very good flavors.Family large house salad with so many unique ingredients.Lasagna was the pick for each of us but we took half home.The desserts were amazing too! We will be back soon!

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  2. Anthony

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience and very great food topped with great service
    il PorcellinoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Anthony

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  3. Steven

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Alejandro was exceptional! His attentiveness was perfectly balanced—checking in on us at just the right moments without ever being overbearing. He and the staff went above and beyond to make my daughter’s 21st birthday truly special. Just a reminder—Alejandro was absolutely PERFECT!
    il PorcellinoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words and choosing us to celebrate a milestone. We will pass along to your server

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  4. Lauren

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time going to il Porcellino for a date night and it somehow was even better than the first! All of the food is fantastic. Delicious wine and cocktails, awesome apps and great portions for the entrees. The cheesy bread, meatballs? burrata lasagna, and tiramisu were simply amazing. The service was also top notch. Would highly recommend!

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  5. Lisa

    VIP

    Chicago

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time there and we loved it. The food and service were excellent. The big surprise was the chocolate cake! Deliciously moist and a huge piece of cake! Our server Vanessa was attentive and nice. We will be back again!

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  6. Derrick

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Big place so a bit noisy but that’s expected
    il PorcellinoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Derrick

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  7. Kameron

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jesse did a great job taking care of us. Will be back to sit in his section again!
    il PorcellinoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you. We will pass along top Jesse

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  8. Mackenzie

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Porcellino made our anniversary truly spectacular. We are so grateful for their genuine care, incredible service, and amazing food/drinks to make us feel so special. Thank you x a million!!!
    il PorcellinoResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Mackenzie, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We always strive to provide the most optimal dining experience at Il Porcellino. We are thrilled that you had a wonderful time and cannot wait to host you again soon!

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  9. Amy

    VIP

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for a large group! The lasagna and stuffed mushrooms were a biggest hit for the group. Will return next time I am in the city.
    il PorcellinoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Amy. We look forward to your next trip to Chicago

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  10. Lindsey

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great and I have leftovers for days. Our server Beatrice was all over it and made great suggestions. We had the signature mule with lemon cello, it was balance and delicious. Cant go wrong with the Brussels Sprouts and I have enough Eggplant Parm for 2 more meals! Great menu with lots of variety and vegetarian friendly options.
    il PorcellinoResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Lindsey, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We loved hosting you and look forward to doing so in the near future!

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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 4.8 stars by 4328 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 94 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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