Coco Pazzo

4.7

3896 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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!

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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

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

Popular dishes

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*$21.00
Sliced raw Ahi tuna, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, capers, chili slices, microgreens
Carpaccio di Manzo*$22.00
Thinly sliced piedmontese 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

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 di Spinaci$25.00
Spinach gnochetti, tomato sauce, ricotta
Ravvioli Cacio Pere$27.00
Pear-Pecorino-Mascarpone filled, butter-Pecorino-black pepper sauce, toasted walnuts
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 con Cinghiale$30.00
House made wide pasta, wild boar 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, rapini, pan reduction
Saltimbocca di Vitello$42.00
Veal medallions with prosciutto & sage, spinach, soft polenta, wine-shallot sauce
Maiale alla Milanese$34.00
Crispy breaded pork chop, arugula, grape tomatoes
Bistecca Toscana*$64.00
14 oz Piedmontese beef NY strip, wood roasted, tuscan fries, truffle aioli
Fiorentina*$140.00
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

What 3,896 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Coco Pazzo in Chicago offers a refined Italian dining experience with "wonderful food, attentive staff." Consistent praise highlights its "delicious homemade pasta," "excellent service," and "elegant ambiance." Ideal for special occasions or business dinners, the restaurant is cherished for its "perfectly cooked risotto" and "superb branzino."

3,896 Reviews

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EDRIC WOO VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was wonderful food and service. Just a little noisy caused it’s really busy.
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Zoe VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was great. Everything tasted fresh and delicious.
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Donald
Cleveland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant in River North. Nice vibe and atmosphere and a restaurant that is not too noisy where you can have a conversation . I was hosting a business dinner and the evening was great . Service was spot on and very pleasant . We shared the special appetizer which was excellent and the entrees were tasty and perfectly prepared . I like Coco Pazo as I visit the restaurant when I visit Chicago.
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Betty VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the entire dining experience were superb. The atmosphere of Coco Pazzo is warm and inviting making for a great evening.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated a friends birthday for a group of 5. Amazing service and quality. The servers were very attentive and genuinely nice. Food was good quality and flavorful. Bread was amazing. I recommend and would return
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Erika VIP
Chicago64 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Flawless! Been eating here for decades; it is always so civilized. From the antipasti to the profiteroles (with spaghetti alle vongole and grilled bronzino in between) everything was great. The beet salad was especially delicious!
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Monica VIP
Chicago23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from start to finish was wonderful! the cocktails were perfect, the service was really great, and the food… Fabulous as always!
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Andrew
Chicago33 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best italian restaurants in the city. With excellent service and amazing food
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Clark
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Everything we had was delicious.
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Richard VIP
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very slow service. Confusing order conversation resulting in my getting not the dish I preferred. My wife’s sea bass order was fishy tasting. She ate about half. Years ago one of my favorite places. Doubt we’ll go back.
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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 4.7 stars by 3896 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 20 times today

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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

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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Custom inquiry

Rigatoni alla Buttera

Branzino al Forno

Taglilini Neri

Antipasti

Antipasti Misti$24.00

Mozzarella di Bufala$22.00

Polpo Arrosto$26.00

Fritto Misto di Mare$25.00

Crudo do Tonno*$21.00

Carpaccio di Manzo*$22.00

Fegatini di Pollo$20.00

Insalata

Insalatina$12.00

Sette Vegetali$14.00

Barbabietole$14.00

Contorni

Patate alla Toscana$10.00

Spinaci$12.00

Cavolini$12.00

Rapini$12.00

Pizza

Margherita$24.00

Funghi e Gorgonzola$25.00

Diavola$26.00

Pasta

Gnocchetti di Spinaci$25.00

Ravvioli Cacio Pere$27.00

Penne all 'Arrabbiata'$25.00

Taglilini Neri$28.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole$32.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$27.00

Rigatoni alla Buttera$27.00

Pappardelle con Cinghiale$30.00

Risotto del Giorno$28.00

Secondi

Melanzane Parmigiana$28.00

Branzino al Forno$44.00

Cacciucco Livornese$42.00

Petto di Pollo Ripieno$36.00

Saltimbocca di Vitello$42.00

Maiale alla Milanese$34.00

Bistecca Toscana*$64.00

Fiorentina*$140.00

Cocktails

Italian 75

Mule

Melagrana

Italian Manhattan

Espresso Martini

Old Fashioned

Limoncello-Mezcal Margarita

Negroni Classico

Negroni Sbagliato

Bellini

Aperol Spritz