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- MMichaelChicago / Illinois •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoPeanut Park never stops delivering. Everything I've had here, which is most of the menu is always delicious and the friendly neighborhood setting makes for a top notch experience. Can't say enough good things about PP.More infoPeanut Park TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy / University Village•4.8
- AAlexVIPChicago / Illinois •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOne of the best places I’ve visited in Chicago! Delicious food, great service and cozy ambiance. My server Alysia was super helpful and had made our anniversary celebration absolutely special! It was really nice and thoughtful of her. Will definitely be back!More infoAba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop•4.8
- CCarlaChicago / Illinois •18 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWalnut Room Holiday Brunch was fantastic. Of course the Christmas decorations are amazing. Service was very good. The wait staff professional and accommodating. The brunch lines were not long and food fresh. They served the typical breakfast foods with pastries and fresh fruit. All very good. There were complimentary photos with option to purchase others. I have to say photographer Ronit Bezalel did an amazing job capturing my husband and me. I expected the traditional stand in front of the tree type photo, but Ronit was much more creative. Don’t pass this up if offered. A great holiday breakfast. Cheers!More infoThe Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerSt. Louis •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoEvery bite was outstanding! Portions are small - plan to order 2 plates per person or more. But, quality is absolutely excellent. Some of the best bites of the year for me!More infoRose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop•4.7
- BCBridgetCChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 5, 2022Always love coming here since I was a kid. The food is excellent and authentic.More infoPompei - TaylorPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy / University Village•4.1
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The best reviewed restaurant in Little Italy Chicago is The Rosebud
The restaurants with the best service in Little Italy Chicago are The Rosebud, Tuscany on Taylor and Peanut Park Trattoria
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Little Italy Chicago are Chez Joel, Peanut Park Trattoria and Tuscany on Taylor
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