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il Carciofo, Chicago, IL

il Carciofo

4.5
4.5
263 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM

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Booked 137 times today
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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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 263 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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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.
263 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place keep up the good work mains were outstanding (except gnocchi pasta was a little Bland )

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  2. Chris

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing and we had an amazing time exploring the menu. All the food choices were great.

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  3. Dawn

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service ( thank you Ryan!) and terrific vibe

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  4. Nicole

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t get over the amazing service. Our waiter was amazing and very attentive. He made the entire experience that much better. We sat at the chefs table and they were open to talking with us while cooking. The food was so fresh and tasted like we were in Rome!

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  5. Jeannine

    VIP

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a birthday. Lovely experience overall. Cocktails and wine selections were excellent. Pastas and Pizza are definitely the standouts. Opted for the saltimbocca and that was the only miss for us, also the only main we got. The dish was dry, even with all the sauce on the plate and the portion size was unexpected for the cost. Glad I went with a group that allowed for an ample selection of dishes to try a lot. Would definitely go back.

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  6. Kira

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience and the food was amazing! We had a college roommate weekend here in Chicago and everyone in the group was thrilled with our meal! The carbonara was incredible and the wine pairing was excellent as well! Our server was very knowledgeable and we had a great evening! Wil definitely be coming back!

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  7. LouieV

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service was amazing. Server knew the menu forward and backward. The only recommendation is to make more Spirit Free cocktails.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from everyone, mad shout out to our server who expertly guided us thru menu. Beautiful space.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server explained the menu is set for shared plates, exactly why we were there. Artichoke was inconsistent 1 was over cooked the other was fine. Pasta very small portion. Halibut was delicious. Veal was tough and overall good flavor. Wine list was overpriced.

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  10. Sue

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was attentive but almost too much that we felt rushed. Pastas were good. Pizza just ok.

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il Carciofo is rated 4.5 stars by 263 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM

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Booked 137 times today
Google Map for il Carciofo

1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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