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Outdoor Cafe - Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL
Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL
Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL
Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL
Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL

Coco Pazzo

4.8 (3915)
$31 to $50
Italian
300 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Since 1992, Coco Pazzo has been an award-winning, Tuscan-inspired Chicago favorite. Menu items include the Porterhouse Bistecca alla Fiorentina and whole Mediterranean Sea Bass filleted tableside. Additionally, find housemade pasta, hand-tossed pizza and daily risotto and seafood specials. Enjoy the wood-burning oven while you sit and eat at the bar. As close to Italy as you can get, you'll enjoy dining in this 1905 former warehouse loft space.

Soaring ceilings with theatrical lighting, blue velvet drapes surround the dining room. Sit near an open window and enjoy passersby in this vibrant River North neighborhood. Steps from the Merchandise Mart and a short walk over the river from the Loop. Feel the welcoming and warm hospitality of this Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurant & Best Italian Wine List recipient and Wine Spectator award winner. Outdoor patio open weather permitting. Whether you join us for a romantic date night or corporate event, we look forward to hosting you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 836-0900
  • Website
    http://www.cocopazzochicago.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Hammond
  • Catering
    Coco Pazzo can cater a wide range of events from small dinners to large gatherings and weddings.
  • Private party facilities
    Coco Pazzo's warm loft setting adds a level of welcome comfort to any occasion. Beautiful velvet drapes can be partitioned to accommodate privacy for up to 50 guests. We're happy to arrange exclusive use of the restaurant for up to 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Jack Weiss: (312) 836-0900
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    300 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Franklin
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is $15.00. Street metered parking. Local public parking garages.
  • Public transit
    CTA Brown Line Train - Merchandise Mart stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

Coco Pazzo's menu was last updated on 4/18/2025.

Antipasti

  • Antipasti Misti$24.00

    Imported Italian meats, grilled & roasted vegetables, olives, Calabrian peppers

    • Small$24.00
    • Large$34.00

  • Mozzarella di Bufala$22.00

    Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil

    • Polpo Arrosto$26.00

      Wood roasted octopus, fingerling potatoes, saffron aioli, Calabrian chili paste, frisée

      • Fritto Misto di Mare$25.00

        Crispy fried shrimp, squid, zucchini, fennel, lemon

        • Crudo do Tonno*$22.00

          Sliced raw Ahi tuna, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, capers, chili slices, microgreens

          • Carpaccio di Manzo*$23.00

            Thinly sliced prime beef tenderloin, shaved cremini mushrooms, black truffle aioli, arugula, parmesan

            • Fegatini di Pollo$20.00

              House made chicken liver pate, onion marmalade, Carta di Musica, fried shallots

              Insalata

              • Insalatina$12.00

                Assorted greens, cucumber, radish, tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette

                • Sette Vegetali$14.00

                  Seven chopped vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette, shaved Parmesan Reggiano

                  • Barbabietole$14.00

                    Roasted beets, aged goat cheese, frisée, spiced pecans, apple-maple vinaigrette

                    • Carciofini$15.00

                      Shaved baby artichokes, arugula, lemon oil, shaved Parmesan

                      Contorni

                      • Patate alla Toscana$10.00

                        Tuscan fries, herbs, onions, Parmesan, truffle aioli

                        • Spinaci$12.00

                          Sautéed baby spinach

                          • Cavolini$12.00

                            Roasted Brussels sprouts

                            • Rapini$12.00

                              Sautéed rapini, garlic, pepperoncino

                              Pizza

                              • Margherita$24.00

                                Tomato, basil, Fiore di Latte

                                • Funghi e Gorgonzola$25.00

                                  White pizza, gorgonzola, forest mushrooms

                                  • Diavola$26.00

                                    Tomato, Fiore di Latte, spicy salami

                                    Pasta

                                    • Gnocchetti$25.00

                                      Potato gnochetti, tomato sauce, ricotta

                                      • Ravioli Fave e Piselli$26.00

                                        Ricotta-Pecorino-fava-mint filled, black truffle sauce, fava beans, peas

                                        • Penne all 'Arrabbiata'$25.00

                                          Eggplant, spicy tomato sauce

                                          • Taglilini Neri$28.00

                                            Squid ink pasta, mixed seafood, rapini, herbed bread crumbs

                                            • Spaghetti alle Vongole$32.00

                                              Manilla clams, garlic, parsley, pepperoncino

                                              • Tagliatelle Bolognese$27.00

                                                House made pasta, Chef Eric's Tuscan style meat ragú

                                                • Rigatoni alla Buttera$27.00

                                                  House made fennel sausage, sweet peas, tomato, parmesan, cream

                                                  • Pappardelle ai Coniglio$30.00

                                                    House made wide pasta, rabbit ragú

                                                    • Risotto del Giorno$28.00

                                                      Aged Carnaroli rice of the day

                                                      • PA$28.00

                                                    Secondi

                                                    • Melanzane Parmigiana$28.00

                                                      Baked eggplant Parmigiana style

                                                      • Branzino al Forno$44.00

                                                        Whole Mediterranean sea bass, wood roasted, Ligurian olive oil

                                                        • Cacciucco Livornese$42.00

                                                          Spicy Tuscan seafood stew, crostini

                                                          • Petto di Pollo Ripieno$36.00

                                                            Semi-boneless chicken breast, fontina-mushroom-thyme filled, Swiss chard, pan reduction

                                                            • Saltimbocca di Vitello$42.00

                                                              Veal medallions with prosciutto & sage, rapini, soft polenta, wine-shallot sauce

                                                              • Maiale alla Milanese$34.00

                                                                Crispy breaded pork chop, arugula, grape tomatoes

                                                                • Bistecca Toscana*$66.00

                                                                  14 oz Piedmontese beef NY strip, wood roasted, Tuscan fries, truffle aioli

                                                                  • Fiorentina*$150.00

                                                                    Wood roasted 40 oz prime dry aged beef porterhouse, arugula [for two, sliced tableside]

                                                                    Cocktails

                                                                    $19

                                                                    • Italian 75

                                                                      Roku Gin, Prosecco, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup

                                                                      • Mule

                                                                        Janoka Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice

                                                                        • Melagrana

                                                                          Ketel One Citron, Cointreau, Pomegranate, Lemon

                                                                          • Italian Manhattan

                                                                            Maker's Mark Bourbon, Averna, Sweet Vermouth

                                                                            • Espresso Martini

                                                                              Effen Vodka, Espresso, Kahlua, Baileys

                                                                              • Old Fashioned

                                                                                Knob Creek Bourbon, Bitters, Orange, Cherry

                                                                                • Limoncello-Mezcal Margarita

                                                                                  Limoncello, Mezcal, Triple Sec, Lime Juice

                                                                                  • Negroni Classico

                                                                                    Tanqueray Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

                                                                                    • Negroni Sbagliato

                                                                                      Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Prosecco

                                                                                      • Bellini

                                                                                        Prosecco, Peach Puree

                                                                                        • Aperol Spritz

                                                                                          Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Garnish

                                                                                          Vini al Bicchiere

                                                                                            Frizzante

                                                                                            • Prosecco, Le Pianure NV Brut$18.00

                                                                                              • 187ml$18.00

                                                                                            • Prosecco, Le Pianure Lunetta NV Brut Rosé$18.00

                                                                                              • 187ml$18.00

                                                                                            Bianchi

                                                                                            • Kerner, Abbazia di Novacella 2023$15.00

                                                                                              • Greco di Tufo, Villa Matilde 2023$16.00

                                                                                                • Vermentino, Cecila 2022$16.00

                                                                                                  • Sauvignon Blanc, Pitars 2023$17.00

                                                                                                    • Pinot Grigio, Cantina Tramin 2023$17.00

                                                                                                      • Chardonnay, Castiglion del Bosco 2022$18.00

                                                                                                        Rosato

                                                                                                        • Sangiovese, Il Borro 2022$16.00

                                                                                                          Rossi

                                                                                                          • Morellino D'Scansano, Le Pupille 2021$14.00

                                                                                                            • Chianti Classico Riserva, Uberti 2020$18.00

                                                                                                              • Pinot Noir, Saracco 2022$18.00

                                                                                                                • Montepulciano Riserva, Valle Reale 2017$18.00

                                                                                                                  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Palazzotto, Maculan 2020$27.00

                                                                                                                    • Barolo, Patres, San Silvestro 2020$32.00

                                                                                                                      • Brunello Di Montalcino, Ventolaio 2018$35.00

                                                                                                                        Birra

                                                                                                                        • Peroni$8.00

                                                                                                                          • Moretti$8.00

                                                                                                                            • Dolomiti Rosso$8.00

                                                                                                                              • Dolomiti Pils$10.00

                                                                                                                                • Heineken$7.00

                                                                                                                                  • Amstel Light$7.00

                                                                                                                                    • Three Floyds Zombie Dust$10.00

                                                                                                                                      • Revolution Anti-Hero$9.00

                                                                                                                                        • Heineken Non Alc$7.00

                                                                                                                                          Last updated: April 18, 2025

                                                                                                                                          What 3,915 people are saying

                                                                                                                                          Coco Pazzo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                          4.8
                                                                                                                                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                          • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                                          • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                                          • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                                                          • 4.5Value

                                                                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                          Coco Pazzo offers a "consistently excellent" Italian dining experience in Chicago, praised for its authentic Tuscan dishes and "amazing service." Guests adore the "perfectly seasoned" branzino, "great ambiance," and "attentive staff." The restaurant's warm atmosphere, "beautiful environment," and "sophisticated dining" make it a standout choice for a memorable meal.
                                                                                                                                          3,915 Reviews

                                                                                                                                          1. john VIP

                                                                                                                                            Pittsburgh12 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            A truly, consistently fabulous restaurant. Been going for many years and have never been disappointed. Excellence in food, service and vibe

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                                                                                                                                          2. Barry VIP

                                                                                                                                            Chicago43 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Absolutely outstanding! Wonderful place to show off for family coming in from out of town. Roberto went the extra mile to us masterfully preparing his table-side Caesar Salad.

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                                                                                                                                          3. Brian

                                                                                                                                            London13 reviews

                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                            This was a backup for us - had Ciccio Mio booked but the dust storm meant we couldn’t eat outside. Great service and ambiance but food was just okay.

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                                                                                                                                          4. Alejandra

                                                                                                                                            New York City5 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Everything excellent!!! The food great, the arrabiata sauce of the pasta yummyyyy!, the prime rib couldn’t be better!! Our waiter Max (and everyone else in the restaurant) was keeping nd, good explanation of the dishes and advices. Ah! The bread basket delicious! Completely recomended!

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                                                                                                                                          5. Sara

                                                                                                                                            Chicago9 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            What a fantastic experience! From the expertly cooked medium rare steak to the perfectly al dente pasta, it was a magical evening. Everything was seasoned to perfection! And I wish I remembered our server’s name because he was incredible; Knowledgeable, friendly and fast! The ambiance was wonderful and I loved every second of being there. Will be back and definitely recommending to all my friends!

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                                                                                                                                          6. Hani VIP

                                                                                                                                            Chicago143 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 10, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            A Chicago classic, consistently delivers an authentic Italian fine dining experience.

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                                                                                                                                          7. Raymond

                                                                                                                                            Los Angeles1 review

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 10, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Food was excellent and was not overly priced. Service was very friendly and attentive.

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                                                                                                                                          8. ibtihale VIP

                                                                                                                                            Chicago21 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 10, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Love this place! It’s a Chicago establishment. The food is consistently excellent and the service is beyond good!! Can’t wait to be back!

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                                                                                                                                          9. Richard VIP

                                                                                                                                            Chicago17 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 6, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            We had a delicious meal. The low noise level allowed us to converse without having to scream at one another.

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                                                                                                                                          10. jay VIP

                                                                                                                                            Charleston19 reviews

                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 3, 2025

                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                            Everyone was wonderful and the food was amazing. Our server was excellent

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                                                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                                                          Coco Pazzo offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Coco Pazzo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 836-0900.

                                                                                                                                          Coco Pazzo is rated 4.8 stars by 3915 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                          Google Map for Coco Pazzo

                                                                                                                                          300 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

                                                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                                                          • Cross street
                                                                                                                                            Franklin
                                                                                                                                          • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                            River North (Chicago)
                                                                                                                                          • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                            Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                                                            $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                            Italian, Steak, Seafood
                                                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                                                            Business Casual
                                                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                                                            Valet parking is $15.00. Street metered parking. Local public parking garages.
                                                                                                                                          • Public transit
                                                                                                                                            CTA Brown Line Train - Merchandise Mart stop
                                                                                                                                          • Payment options
                                                                                                                                            AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                          • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                            Eric Hammond
                                                                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                          • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                                                            Order direct
                                                                                                                                          • Website
                                                                                                                                            http://www.cocopazzochicago.com/
                                                                                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                                                                                            (312) 836-0900
                                                                                                                                          • Catering
                                                                                                                                            Coco Pazzo can cater a wide range of events from small dinners to large gatherings and weddings.
                                                                                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                            Coco Pazzo's warm loft setting adds a level of welcome comfort to any occasion. Beautiful velvet drapes can be partitioned to accommodate privacy for up to 50 guests. We're happy to arrange exclusive use of the restaurant for up to 150 guests.
                                                                                                                                          • Private party contact
                                                                                                                                            Jack Weiss: (312) 836-0900
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