Hawkeye's is a popular sports bar in Little Italy, primarily attracting students from nearby UIC. It offers an upscale bar menu and daily drink specials.
Open since 1948, this family-owned Italian deli is the place for submarine sandwiches, salads and imported Italian gourmet goods, including olive oil, homemade pasta, and vintage Italian wines.
The Rosebud on Taylor is the original of the local Rosebud chain. It's famous for its Pappardelle and Chicken Vesuvio, attracting such celebrities as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Carol Burnett, and Robert Redford.
Sweet Maple Café is a friendly, family-owned spot serving country-style home cooking in a charming dining room. Serving breakfast all day, everyday! Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
Adopting its name from the nearby Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Pompei has been a Little Italy tradition since 1909. This is the original of the local chain, which is still run by owner Luigi Davino's family. The cafeteria-style restaurant serves pizza and sandwiches.
This is the original Al's #1 Italian Beef dining spot, still serving Chicago's famous Italian Beef sandwiches. Also offers fresh-cut fries, tamales, and hot dogs.
Jim's Original started as a hot dog stand on Maxwell and Halsted streets in the 1940s, famously serving the "Maxwell Street Polish Sausage." You can still order the sandwich, piled high with sweet grilled onions and mustard at its new location on Union.
Tuscany is designed with a strong Italian aesthetic: checkered tablecloths, wine bottles, pasta boxes and a mural of an Italian street side. It serves all the Italian favorites, as well as a few surprises like the Ravioli Pera (ravioli with roasted pear).
This small curbside stand has been a neighborhood fixture since the 1950's. Their Italian ices come in a variety of flavors, from the traditional lemon to peach to cantaloupe. Open from early May to mid September.
Chez Joël's is a sophisticated French bistro set amid the many Italian restaurants on Taylor St. It features an extensive wine list and cuisine from the south of France. Reservations are recommended. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
RoSal's Italian Cucina is a very intimate nine table restaurant with personalized old black and white photos covering the walls. Featuring a menu specializing in Sicilian dishes. Reservations are highly recommended.
1154 W. Taylor St. | 312.243.2357
Fontano's Subs
Italian
Fontano's Subs has been family-owned and operated for over 50 years, serving some of the best subs in Little Italy. Their Italian sausage and meatballs are homemade, while their pasta and meats can be purchased in bulk. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
