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il Carciofo, Chicago, IL

il Carciofo

4.5
4.5
249 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 161 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
  • Location
    1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Neighbourhood
    West Loop
  • Cross Street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Carciofo offers an exceptional dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include "amazing" carbonara, "delicious" pistachio gelato, and the signature artichoke dish. The service is often praised for being attentive and knowledgeable. While some dishes need refinement, many guests enthusiastically plan to return for more.

249 Reviews

  1. Annie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service both fantastic. Both at the bar and in the dining room.

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  2. James

    VIP

    Cleveland

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a wonderful time. Loved sitting at the Chef’s Counter and watching the Team work their magic. Maya Marie was a wonderful host and helped us schedule another reservation. Looking forward to our next( of many) dinners at il Carciofo.

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  3. rosalia

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Huge fan of chef flamm. Couldnt wait to try il carciofo. The basil daisy cocktail is deadly in the best way. I could have ordered and drank a pitcher. Pasta carbonara was next level insane flavor. Not like anything iver ever had. Made the power move of asking for bread at the end of the meal so we could wipe the plates clean and it was best decision i made

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  4. Elizabeth

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Artichokes, tagliatelle and zeppole were phenomenal. Server did not come and check on us once while we were eating.

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  5. Anoop

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Disappointing wait experience. The team made up for it with some comped items.

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  6. Sloane

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Aglio e Olio was a perfectly executed pasta along with the crudo and mortadella. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Bryan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, but not GREAT. Service was attentive, but forceful in a strong push to order everything at the same time - which was delivered in a way that felt like it was more for the restuarant’s benefit than ours. We enjoyed the meal, but not rushing to go back a second time.

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  8. Nat

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal once again. Chloe our waitress was attentive and very helpful with meal choices. Can’t wait to come back

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  9. Lashana

    VIP

    Chicago

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Second time and will be back!

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  10. Florence

    VIP

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the most exquisite dining experiences we have ever had. The beautiful restaurant, the wonderful staff, the extraordinary Italian food, excellent drinks all made for one incredible experience.

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il Carciofo is rated 4.5 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 161 times today
Google Map for il Carciofo

1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Neighbourhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
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