Club Lago Restaurant

4.7

495 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Opening its doors in 1952, Club Lago has anchored the corner of Superior and Orleans since before the neighborhood River North grew up around it. Serving classic Northern Italian specialties from the Garfagnana Valley in Tuscany to steaks, chops and signature sandwiches too, the Lago's staff will recommend the perfect entree for whatever mood you're in.

Third generation owners GianCarlo and Guido are pouring the wine or serving the veal--it's a family affair. Time warp back to the fifties with a glass of chianti in a plush booth in the bar or hold court at one of the tables in the back; Club Lago's ideal for the first date, a meal before the theater or a game, or whenever you're looking to relax to great food and be a regular in a family joint.

Some call it "retro," we call it home. Benvenuti, come on in!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 951-2849
Website
http://www.clublago.com/home.html
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Your next office meal can be at Club Lago or Club Lago can be in your office for your next meal.
Private party facilities
Club Lago can accommodate special events for groups up to 180 guests.

Location
331 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Orleans
Parking details
All sorts of street parking and lots just south of us.
Public transit
Club Lago is one block west of the Chicago/Franklin stop on the CTA Brown line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Half or Full Carafe of House Wine - Chianti, Chablis$15.00
House Wine by the Glass$5.50
Bottle of Valpolicella, Merlot, San Giovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay$25.00
Wines by the Glass$7.50
Soft Drinks$2.00
Orange, Grapefruit, Tomato, or Cranberry Juice$2.00
San Pellegrino Mineral Water
- 250cl$2.75
- Liter$6.00

Appertizers

Antipasto
- Piccolo$10.00
- Grande$17.00
Baked Clams$8.50
Fried Calamari$7.50
Fried Zucchini & Mushrooms$6.00
Pizza Bread/with Sausage$5.50
Garlic or Tomato Bread$5.00
Shrimp Cocktail
- Piccolo$8.00
- Grande$11.00

Pasta

Spaghetti, Mostaccioli, Cappellini, Linguine, or Green Noodles. Any of the above served with the choice of: Meat or Tomato sauce $11.50, Meat or Tomato and Mushroom Sauce $12.50 , Meat Balls or Sausage $12.50

Baked Mostaccioli or Other Pastas$12.50
Fettuccine Alfredo$12.50
Green Noodles Al Forno$12.50
Linguine Alla Carbonara$12.50
Linguine Calamari$14.00
Linguine
- With White Clam Sauce$12.50
- With Red Clam Sauce$13.25
Manicotti$12.25
Pasta Francois$13.00
Pasta Galassini$13.00
Tortellini$13.00

Panini

Club House/JR. Club House$8.00
Italian Beef, Sausage, or Meat Ball$8.00
The Gus Sub$11.00
The "Guido"$13.00

Insalate

Dressings: French, 1000 Islands, Ranch, House, Oil & Vinegar. Bleu Cheese Dressing: $1.75 extra

Insalata Dante$11.00
Tuna & Fresh Vegetables
Lago Salad Bowl$11.00
Julienne of Turkey, Ham, Eggs and Cheese
Marinated Calamari Salad$11.00
Executive Salad$11.00
Bacon, Anchovies, Crumbled Bleu Cheese
Vince's Salad$11.00
A Medley of Fresh Vegetables
Large House Salad as Entrée$7.00

Dalla Grigia

U.S. Choice NY Strip Steak$29.00
U.S. Choice Butt Steak$26.00
Chopped Round Steak$13.00
Roast Beef Plate$13.00
Broiled Pork Chops$19.00
Scampi Alla Griglia$17.00

Vitello

Bracioline All' Agro$18.00
Veal Limone$16.00
Veal Marsala$16.00
Veal Parmigiana$16.00
Veal Piccante$16.00
Veal Rusticana$16.00
Veal Saltimbocca$18.00
Veal Sassi$18.00
Breaded Veal Cutlet$16.00

Pollo, Pesci, E Vegetali

All Entreés with soup or salad $3.25 extra

Chicken Meuniere$14.00
Chicken Parmigiana$14.00
Chicken Piccante$14.00
Chicken Cacciatora$15.50
Chicken Vesuvio$15.50
Please allow 25 minutes for Vesuvio or Cacciatora
Broiled Filet of Orange Roughy$17.00
Lago Fried Shrimp$17.00
Scampi Italiano$17.00
Eggplant Parmigiana$12.00

A La Carte

French Fries
- Piccolo$3.00
- Grande$5.00
Cottage or Shoestring, Fries
- Piccolo$4.00
- Grande$7.50
Sauteed Spinach
- Piccolo$6.00
- Grande$8.00
Onion Rings "The Best In The City"
- Piccolo$5.00
- Grande$8.00
Sauteed Broccoli
- Piccolo$6.00
- Grande$8.00
Two Sausages or Meat Balls$3.00

E Per Finire

Cannoli$6.00
Lemon Italian Ice$5.50
Spumoni$5.50
Caffe Onesti$5.50
Coffee with a Splash of Frangelico

What 495 people are saying

Club Lago Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Club Lago Restaurant offers an "old-school Italian family" experience with "wonderful service" and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its "authentic family recipes," standout dishes include chicken parm and veal. The "friendly staff" and charming ambiance make it a "Chicago gem" for genuine Italian dining.

495 Reviews

J
John
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
outstanding no frills Italian joint with great food and cocktails.
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Richard
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was cooked perfectly. Got the booth for date night. Staff was a little busy but that’s to be expected when the foods as good as it is.
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Sarah
Chicago7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I was conflicted on how many stars to give this place. Some things really stood out, some average, and some disappointing things as well. To start, the dining area is spacious and getting a table for 4 was smooth. The tables are provided with bread and butter, but it was cold and tough, so I didn't care for it. Service is strangely both fast and slow. My table had to flag down our waitress to order, which took about 10 minutes to do so. However, once we put in our orders the food came out very quickly. I would say it took longer to get our waitress to put in our orders. Mixed reviews for the house salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was incredibly juicy, but the rest of the salad was okay. However, the house made Italian sauce really pulled everything together for me and made the salad enjoyable. I tried the cheese tortellini with vodka sauce and this was delicious! It was so so good. Everything else was average. The onion rings were not crispy and lacked flavor, but they started to grow on me as late more. However, definitely not "best in the city". The chicken Parmesan was loved by the table and they even ordered a second plate. The establishment was very clean and full of history. Prices were very reasonable and we all left full.
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Kathleen
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a unique dining experience and the food is wonderful..
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Gina
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic! We loved how they did Christmas carols during dinner on Christmas Eve!
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John
Chicago24 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Club Lago is a wonderful "neighborhood "restaurant, with a homey vibe and great food. The service was excellent, attentive, friendly. All 10 of us were delighted with our meals. And the lunch prices were excellent (especially compared with other River North restaurants) Highly recommended.
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Rebecca VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful intimate evening, with professional service and attention to every detail. Food was plentiful and outstanding!
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Cynthia
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is generally consistent and reasonably priced compared to many other restaurants in Chicago which don’t have the same caliber of food. My only disappointment was that the linguine with white clams sauce was over salted. I would have sent it back, but I was starving and they were very busy. Still delish. The service was excellent and they are always welcoming. It’s old school Italian with a casual but classic atmosphere. Great for couples and families.
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ann VIP
Cincinnati18 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was mediocre and service was slow. Took a long time to get our check. Would not return
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
perfected classic Italian favorites. No complaints. Hyped up and lived up to the hype. If you get the chance to go you should!!
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FAQs

Club Lago Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Club Lago Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 951-2849.

Club Lago Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 495 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

331 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Orleans
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
All sorts of street parking and lots just south of us.
Public transit
Club Lago is one block west of the Chicago/Franklin stop on the CTA Brown line
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.clublago.com/home.html
Phone number
(312) 951-2849
Catering
Your next office meal can be at Club Lago or Club Lago can be in your office for your next meal.
Private party facilities
Club Lago can accommodate special events for groups up to 180 guests.

Club Lago Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bevande

Half or Full Carafe of House Wine - Chianti, Chablis$15.00

House Wine by the Glass$5.50

Bottle of Valpolicella, Merlot, San Giovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay$25.00

Wines by the Glass$7.50

Soft Drinks$2.00

Orange, Grapefruit, Tomato, or Cranberry Juice$2.00

San Pellegrino Mineral Water

Appertizers

Antipasto

Baked Clams$8.50

Fried Calamari$7.50

Fried Zucchini & Mushrooms$6.00

Pizza Bread/with Sausage$5.50

Garlic or Tomato Bread$5.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Pasta

Baked Mostaccioli or Other Pastas$12.50

Fettuccine Alfredo$12.50

Green Noodles Al Forno$12.50

Linguine Alla Carbonara$12.50

Linguine Calamari$14.00

Linguine

Manicotti$12.25

Pasta Francois$13.00

Pasta Galassini$13.00

Tortellini$13.00

Panini

Club House/JR. Club House$8.00

Italian Beef, Sausage, or Meat Ball$8.00

The Gus Sub$11.00

The "Guido"$13.00

Insalate

Insalata Dante$11.00

Lago Salad Bowl$11.00

Marinated Calamari Salad$11.00

Executive Salad$11.00

Vince's Salad$11.00

Large House Salad as Entrée$7.00

Dalla Grigia

U.S. Choice NY Strip Steak$29.00

U.S. Choice Butt Steak$26.00

Chopped Round Steak$13.00

Roast Beef Plate$13.00

Broiled Pork Chops$19.00

Scampi Alla Griglia$17.00

Vitello

Bracioline All' Agro$18.00

Veal Limone$16.00

Veal Marsala$16.00

Veal Parmigiana$16.00

Veal Piccante$16.00

Veal Rusticana$16.00

Veal Saltimbocca$18.00

Veal Sassi$18.00

Breaded Veal Cutlet$16.00

Pollo, Pesci, E Vegetali

Chicken Meuniere$14.00

Chicken Parmigiana$14.00

Chicken Piccante$14.00

Chicken Cacciatora$15.50

Chicken Vesuvio$15.50

Broiled Filet of Orange Roughy$17.00

Lago Fried Shrimp$17.00

Scampi Italiano$17.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$12.00

A La Carte

French Fries

Cottage or Shoestring, Fries

Sauteed Spinach

Onion Rings "The Best In The City"

Sauteed Broccoli

Two Sausages or Meat Balls$3.00

E Per Finire

Cannoli$6.00