Peanut Park Trattoria

4.7

231 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of nostalgic "Little Italy" on Chicago's famed Taylor Street, Peanut Park is a traditional Italian joint brought to you by your friends at Coalfire and Tempesta Market.
Chicago Magazine voted Peanut Park One of the Top Restaurants in Chicago February 2022 and Tasting Table said we are " One of the Absolute Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago" this past May 2022.

Our menu is simple and we aim to celebrate Italian classics and timeless bistro favorites.
We embody passion, integrity, and excellence while striving to provide an authentic dining experience by celebrating tradition and invoking the modern. Don't miss our handmade pastas, pizza and incredible cocktail menu. Join us in our dining room or dine al fresco on the rooftop for a one of a kind experience!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 929-4188
Website
https://peanutpark.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607-4706
Neighborhood
Little Italy / University Village
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Polpette$14.00
pork & beef meatballs, pomodoro, parmigiano reggiano
Chicory$14.00
bitter greens, fennel, bread crumb, caesar dressing
Calamari Fritti$21.00
calabrian aioli, pomodoro, parsley
Vongole$18.00
manila clams, garlic, parsley, focaccia, extra virgin olive oil
Focaccia$14.00
hand dipped ricotta, farm honey, salsa verde
Insalata di Casa$16.00
leafy greens, italian dressing, capers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, salumi lardons, pecorino
Burrata$19.00
seasonal salad, grilled focaccia
Sausage & Peppers$16.00
italian sausage, seasonal peppers, beer sauce, grilled focaccia
Salumi$26.00
prosciutto, assorted tempesta salumi, assorted cheese, house pickles

Pasta

Bucatini$19.00
peppercorn mix, pecorino
Tagliatelle$22.00
pistachio pesto, fried basil
Rigatoni$23.00
vodka sauce, pancetta lardons, chives
Agnolotti$24.00
spring vegetable pesto, asparagus, chili oil
Gnocchi$24.00
spring vignole, spring vegetables, mint
Orecchiette$23.00
italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, rappini
Mafalde$24.00
bolognese, parmigiano reggiano, cabernet vinegar
Cappelletti$28.00
blue crab, mascarpone, fennel soubise

Secondi

Pollo Parmigiana$28.00
pomodoro, basil, mozzarella
Pollo Limone$24.00
white wine, butter, herbs
Maiale$36.00
pork jus, fregola, cauliflower
House Burger$21.00
8oz beast burger, american cheese, caramelized onion, pickles, calabrian aioli
Razza$28.00
skate wing, lemon/calabrian chili piccata, fried capers
Branzino$34.00
branzino fillet, green sauce, fired seasonal vegetables
Capesante$38.00
scallops, xo sauce, 'nduja, herbs
Bistecca$76.00
22oz ribeye, roasted garlic butter, gremolata, grilled lemon

Contorni

add marinated chicken breast / shrimp to any dish for +$9

Artichoke$12.00
white wine sauce, breadcrumbs, herbs
Broccolini$12.00
miso aioli, pickled fresno, fried garlic
Cavoletti$11.00
fried brussel sprouts, lemon honey, roasted squash
House Fries$9.00
rosemary garlic oil, parmigiano reggiano

What 231 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Italian
Chicago
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Peanut Park Trattoria is a neighborhood gem renowned for its "great food" and "friendly staff." Diners rave about its "fantastic" pizza and pasta dishes, alongside a welcoming atmosphere. With attentive service and an inviting vibe, it's the perfect spot for both casual meals and delightful gatherings with friends.

231 Reviews

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Robert
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff could not have been friendlier or more attentive. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food. Highly recommended.
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Estefani
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for a date night, unfortunately we were sat next to a big party who was very loud. Not the fault of the restaurant per se, but the noise does carry. Overall the food was amazing, the service was unbelievably good, and once the big party left, it was much quieter and enjoyable. I’d recommend coming here!
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Abigail
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very bad food and drinks but the overall service was decent.
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Molly
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Peanut Park is so good. The food is delicious. The service and staff are outstanding! I would highly recommend
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valerie
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Service wasn’t great. Waitress kept forgetting our food and it came out at inconsistent times. She seemed overwhelmed with the kitchen.
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Karen
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meatball appetizer and sausage peppers were delish. The pappardelle was amazing. Love the fresh pasta.
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Vic
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here will some colleagues after a convention at McCormick. Bartender was great and over all service was good. They forgot our order of fries, but got them out quick after we reminded. I sampled Chicken parm, pizza (pepperoni & jalapeno) and rigatoni with vodka sauce. All were very good, but vodka sauce was my fav. I’d go back.
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Nono
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & nice atmosphere! Unfortunately I was called 1.5 hours before our reservation to be notified that they have a private party & we had to push back our time. Considering I booked the reservation 3 weeks in advanced & confirmed the day before, we were not happy considering we had to travel 45 mins to get there so this threw off our schedules last minute. We were told we would be compensated somehow (free round of drinks) but never were.
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Gary
Chicago
144 reviews
vip
5.0
144 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good and service was very good. Especially liked the bursts. Just wish they had a few more menu choices.
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muntaquim
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Authentic, delicious Italian fare. Highly recommended for a casual evening out.
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FAQs

Peanut Park Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-4188.

Peanut Park Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 231 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607-4706

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Little Italy / University Village
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://peanutpark.com/
Phone number
(312) 929-4188

Peanut Park Trattoria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Sausage & Peppers

Calamari Fritti

Orecchiette

Antipasti

Polpette$14.00

Chicory$14.00

Calamari Fritti$21.00

Vongole$18.00

Focaccia$14.00

Insalata di Casa$16.00

Burrata$19.00

Sausage & Peppers$16.00

Salumi$26.00

Pasta

Bucatini$19.00

Tagliatelle$22.00

Rigatoni$23.00

Agnolotti$24.00

Gnocchi$24.00

Orecchiette$23.00

Mafalde$24.00

Cappelletti$28.00

Secondi

Pollo Parmigiana$28.00

Pollo Limone$24.00

Maiale$36.00

House Burger$21.00

Razza$28.00

Branzino$34.00

Capesante$38.00

Bistecca$76.00

Contorni

Artichoke$12.00

Broccolini$12.00

Cavoletti$11.00

House Fries$9.00

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