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A classic Italian restaurant w/ a chic finish  - IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA, Chicago, IL

IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA

4.4
4.4
99 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
PARKING AVAILABLE IN MOVIE THEATER PARKING LOT ACROSS THE STREET. Parking is 75 cents per hour

Now offering daily a 3 Course pre-fixed EARLY BIRD menu for $39.00 from 4-6PM. This menu is also available for Takeout. We are also doing free delivery within a ONE mile radius of the restaurant.

“Girasole” stands for sunflower in Italian. A flower that grows in abundance in fields all across 4 different provinces in northern Italy. A classic northern Italian trattoria with daily fresh ingredients & house made pasta dishes served w/ stellar service & exceptional wine & specialty drinks. Providing our guests the best in Italian cuisine we have to offer with a combination of 50 years of experience. We have 2 separate dining rooms for you to enjoy a wonderful family meal or for an impressive 1st date dinner before heading across the street to catch a movie at the theater! Our lovely & inviting space offers a full sidewalk cafe patio & a more private 2nd floor terrace patio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 315-2928
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rodolfo Hernandez

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

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  • Chicago

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
IL Girasole Trattoria shines as a neighborhood gem with "excellent service" and "delicious, authentic Italian food." Guests rave about the "engaging staff" and "beautiful atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for both romantic dinners and casual gatherings. The expansive menu, featuring standout dishes like gnocchi and zucchini blossoms, offers impressive variety.

99 Reviews
  1. Leo

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing, the service lacked a bit. Our waiter forgot several things we ordered. Nice guy overall, maybe just new?

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  2. Kelsey

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The experience started with us not being seated until 45 min after our reservation time. This is a very tight space to waiting that long was not a great start to the experience. The drinks and food were both very good however we felt like the service at the table could have been a little better, water wasn’t regularly refilled as well as drinks.

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  3. Chris

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit and really good restaurant. Service was great, food was excellent and value was appreciated. Highly recommend a visit.

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  4. Andy

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is very good. I did not like the fact that the waiter rushed us to put in our dinner order on a Saturday night. The noise level was extremely loud.

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  5. Abby

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good! The eggplant appetizer was delicious and so was the Lobster Gnocchi! The main downside was the table. We were sat at a table right by the door, so there was a bit of a draft for both sides of it. But the main problem was guests waiting for tables congregate there and kept bumping into my partner throughout the meal. Also, with myself seated, I completed blocked the ability of the person at the table behind of of getting out. So I had to get up for them to get out to use the restroom etc. I understand having ample tables for guests but I think that table could be removed for better enjoyment of everyone involved.

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  6. Dale

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING!! I very rarely complete a review. In this case, I JUMPED at the opportunity! The pasta and lamb were outstanding, and the baked calamari appetizer was to die for, especially loved the red sauce! We had a chance to meet the owner, Christopher, who couldn’t have been more pleased that we REALLY enjoyed our experience. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY OUR NEW GO TO RESTAURANT IN THE LOGAN SQUARE AREA, IF NOT FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN CHICAGO! 

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  7. Brad

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific new restaurant! Five star experience all the way around. Will be on our “frequent visit” list for 2025.

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  8. Mitchell

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal and the service was exceptional. Thank you Luiz for a great experience! 

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  9. Michelle

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The owner greeted and checked on us. Pleasant, efficient server worked with the kitchen to modify dishes as needed. Wide variety of menu options, plentiful portions, nice presentation, and delicious food ( the veal scallopini was not as good as the other items we ordered.)

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  10. Carissa

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were good! The service was EXCEPTIONAL! Hands down the best service I have experienced in years! Well done!

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FAQs

IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA is rated 4.4 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA

2700 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2017

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Logan Square
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rodolfo Hernandez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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