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Piccolo Sogno, Chicago, IL

Piccolo Sogno

4.6
4.6
7030 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”

Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.

When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.

Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm-just for the winter.

You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee.

Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 421-0077
  • Website
    http://piccolosognorestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Priolo
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room seats up to 50 people
  • Location
    464 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60642
  • Neighbourhood
    River West
  • Cross Street
    Grand
  • Parking details
    Valet with Private Lot, $16 for Lunch and Dinner Cash Only
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line & Grand Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 7,030 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Chicago

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolo Sogno delights with its authentic Italian cuisine, featuring "exceptional branzino," "excellent Amarone wine by the glass," and "delicious lasagna." Guests rave about the "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, with standout service from staff like Alfredo and Sarah. The outdoor patio is a "gem," making it a perfect spot for both summer and cozy winter dining.

7,030 Reviews

  1. Marcey

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alfredo is always warm and welcoming. He always makes the experience at Piccolo Sogno exceptional. Love it there.

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  2. Lisa

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am Italian and am quite picky with Italian restaurants. I was impressed from start to finish. The prosciutto pizza was a great appetizer for our table of 5. It reminded us of pizza in Italy. The Amarone wine was excellent and available by the glass, which is rare. The branzino was exceptional! We also loved the lasagna. We all agreed that we will be back!

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  3. Joanne

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely one of my favorite go to places ❤️ In the summer the outdoor patio is the best in the city but on a cold night like tonight, the friendly warm atmosphere and incredible staff is always incredibly welcoming. The branzino is the best in the city!

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  4. Alice

    VIP

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally! Tired of spotty service? Come see how it’s done correctly. Food excellent and Italian waiters! A real Italian restaurant only as an American can imagine it!

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  5. angela

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Brought our kids and the manager took great care of them - chatted with them and even took them to see the kitchen! Food was great, as always!

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  6. Amishi

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was trying to enjoy a dinner with my daughter and several people kept coming to take our dish away when we weren’t done. Felt rushed. No other table by us had this happen. Food was good but came right after salad. No rest time

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  7. Elaine

    VIP

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another perfect evening at Piccolo Sogno- delicious dinner, good service and great atmosphere. It continues to be one of the best restaurants in town.

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  8. Anna

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The ambience was not great. We were sat at a table basically outside in a tent. So overall, the price for the food didn’t match up with the ambience of the restaurant.

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  9. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good restaurant a bit of a wait on the table even with a reservations I would go back.

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  10. Tina

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot thank the staff at piccolo sogno enough for the evening we shared. Had an amazing Valentine's day dinner with my partner. When we related we wanted to share our courses, the staff were so thoughtful and brought them out pre-portioned for each of us. We had the octopus, the black truffle mezzalune, the spaghetti neri, and the hazelnut cake. Ended this wonderful evening with an espresso and digestif. The wine was amazing and the ambiance was perfect. Everything was delicious and my partner commented multiple times how happy he would be if this was his last meal. Can't wait for the next "last meal" we get to share there!

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Piccolo Sogno is rated 4.6 stars by 7030 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
Google Map for Piccolo Sogno

464 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60642

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand
  • Neighbourhood
    River West
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet with Private Lot, $16 for Lunch and Dinner Cash Only
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line & Grand Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Priolo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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