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il Porcellino, Chicago, IL

il Porcellino

4.8
4.8
4366 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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7:00 PM
Booked 125 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy.

As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Catering
    Contact ilporcellinoparties@lettuce.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Alana & Lili: (312) 595-0800
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Clark St.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Negroni Hour at the il Porcellino Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Check out il Porcellino for Negroni Hour, featuring $8 House Negroni, rotating monthly Negroni special and select wines by the glass, as well as special bites for $6. Happy Hour specials are available at the bar and for dine-in only, Monday - Friday from 4pm to 6pm.

    Negroni Hour at the il Porcellino Bar Photo

What 4,366 people are saying

il Porcellino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Porcellino offers a captivating dining experience with its "absolutely delightful ambiance," blending classic Italian charm with a Chicago twist. Known for "excellent food and service," standout dishes include burrata lasagna and garlic bread. The atmosphere is lively and "perfect for a date night," making it a must-visit in Chicago.
4,366 Reviews
  1. Cain

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average at best. Lasagna was ice cold. Probs won’t return.

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  2. Steven VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful place to go for my birthday. Everyone was so nice and the food tasted great. I had the lasagna and I highly recommend it.

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  3. Adrian

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place, pasta was average nothing crazy, however the appetizer caprese was so good! Well located at River North. I really enjoyed it.

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  4. Norma

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Chicago to celebrate our anniversary. We decided to celebrate at IL Porcellino like a few years ago. We were not disappointed. Il Porcellino continues serving astonishing food with excellent service. My husband and I enjoyed, again, a wonderful anniversary dinner.

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  5. Zach VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 2nd time going here. It was much better the first time. The service was awful, she literally only took our food order and that was the most interaction with her.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Porcellino was a fabulous dining experience. We had a party of six and the service cocktails and food were excellent.. I highly recommend the garlic bread and the Italian salad as appetizers. I also recommend the stuffed mushrooms, and the calamari was superb. The special was carbonara, and it was excellent. The only thing I would suggest is turning the music down a bit as the restaurant is plenty loud with lots of joyous chatter.

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  7. CraigS VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great prices it was well worth it and everything was delicious

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  8. Kate

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The table we were sat at should probably be removed from the restaurant. Multiple staff members ran into me and one knocked my purse and jacket onto the ground. We were right next to the bathrooms, kitchen, and walkway. The food was good but I did find a hair in my salmon. They were super busy and seated us 15 min late so maybe it was just chaotic in there but overall not a great experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday dinner here. The waiter and service was fabulous. Food was delicious. One party member is GF and they were very accommodating.

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  10. JesseA VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place offers an absolutely delightful ambiance, with soft dim yellow lights hanging from the ceiling, exposed brick walls, and Sinatra playing in the background. The service was exceptional—Dan was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided prompt attention throughout the meal. The food was exquisite—every bite felt like a taste of heaven. We started with the whole loaf garlic bread, topped with clarified garlic butter, followed by fried calamari, penne pesto, and lasagna, paired with a bottle of Super Tuscan. For dessert, we had the pistachio mousse pie and espresso, both of which were flawless. Having been to Italy, I can confidently say this place captures the essence of high-quality Italian cuisine while blending it with the charm of a classic Chicago Italian diner. Tasteful and artistically executed—bravo. 10/10—I would fly to Chicago annually just to eat here again.

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FAQs

il Porcellino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 595-0800.

il Porcellino is rated 4.8 stars by 4366 OpenTable diners.

il Porcellino does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Booked 125 times today
Google Map for il Porcellino

59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clark St.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Contact ilporcellinoparties@lettuce.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Alana & Lili: (312) 595-0800
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