Piccolo Sogno

4.7

6946 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 88 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Neighborhood
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 6,946 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Piccolo Sogno is a Chicago gem known for its "amazing" Italian cuisine and "beautiful" garden patio. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and "authentic" flavors, making it a top choice for special occasions. The "lovely ambiance" and "consistently outstanding" dining experience make it a must-visit spot.

6,946 Reviews

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Patti
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Indeed the diamond nestled in the middle of Chicago! From entering the front door, the staff at Piccolo Sogno make you feel like family...their family. Everything on the menu is delicious, flavorful, authentic Italian cuisine (the lasagna is my fav!). Dining here is ALWAYS a treat for us. Tony, Ciro and Alfredo are the BEST of the BEST! Thank you for another wonderful dining experience!
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Barbara
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food! Seated in the heated outdoor area - ambiance not that great in the winter.
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DAN
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Experience all around, food, service, everything!
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Rachel
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time!! The service is excellent and the food is delicious. The staff was observant and they were very accommodating of our increase in party size. Everyone should experience this restaurant when they visit Chicago!
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John
Chicago
106 reviews
vip
4.0
106 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat here fairly regularly. Atmosphere and service were first rate as always, but on this visit, the meals didn't quite measure up. I ordered the duck, which I had had previously as a special. The first time I had it, it wa first class, this time, it was overcooked, dry and somewhat heavy. My wife was not terribly please with her pasta. Maybe just an off night? I hope so.
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Marc
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
As a longtime Piccolo diner and enthusiast, please put touch lamps on the tables. It’s so difficult to read your beautiful menus, Tony and Ciro!! ~Rochelle Lane
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MayeBeth
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Branzino in the USA! When black truffle in season make sure to taste it on a yummy pasta. Pizza Bianca a tasty first course.
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Michael
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Loud, overpriced and average food. Pasta was blah, steak was ok and seafood was good.
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Daniel
Chicago
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The quality of the restaurant has deteriorated quite a bit since last visit, starting with the service. The service was about as abbreviated as it comes and not good. Calamari was chewy. Food was okay, not stellar. The ambiance was pretty poor. The booking should disclose if you will be outside in a tent when booked. Not planning on coming back anytime soon.
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Doug
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was outstanding. Tables were very close together and we had a big group
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Piccolo Sogno is rated 4.7 stars by 6946 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 88 times today

464 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60642

Additional information

Cross street
Grand
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://piccolosognorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 421-0077
Private party facilities
Private Room seats up to 50 people

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