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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Chicago, according to Tripadvisor

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The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country's rich political and geographic diversity. Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north—combining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.

With more than 90,000 establishments offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of "The Boot." Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Chicago on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Click through these slides to see if your favorite trattoria made the list.

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#30. riccardo trattoria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (282 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-6186
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#29. Giordano's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (9,536 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 730 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#28. Coco Pazzo Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (384 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 212 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611-3592
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#27. 312 Chicago

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (567 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 136 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60602
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Giordano's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,295 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#24. Mia Francesca

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (259 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3311 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657-1603
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#23. Nico Osteria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (806 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611-1207
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#22. Quartino Ristorante

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,849 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 626 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654-3831
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Coco Pazzo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (434 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 300 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-4420
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#19. Rosebud on Rush

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,375 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 720 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611-2504
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#18. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,107 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610-2718
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#17. Picollo Sogno

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (581 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 464 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-7687
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#15. Eataly

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (5,024 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611-2701
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#14. Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (974 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2121 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4613
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#13. Piece

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (478 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1927 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-1316
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#12. Il Porcellino

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (264 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-4603
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Pinstripes

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (341 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 435 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611-4305
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#9. Bongiorno's Italian Deli and Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (338 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $
- Address: 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3591
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#8. Francesca's on Chestnut

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (485 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 200 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611-2356
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#7. RPM Italian

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,051 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654-4805
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Volare

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,319 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 201 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3311
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#4. Sapori Trattoria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (510 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2701 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-1413
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#3. La Scarola

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (613 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Romana
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 721 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654-5507
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#2. Spacca Napoli

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (302 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1769 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-5312
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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