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Il Culaccino

3.9 (315 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Vicki M.

Went here for dinner as we were staying at a hotel nearby for a conference. This place is huge - There's a large room for the main restaurant area which also has a bar. Then there's an enclosed patio which is great and we were seated in there. Beyond that there is also an outdoor patio but that was not in use given that it's winter. I ordered the salmon and it was good - came with spinach, roasted potatoes and a roasted tomatoes sauce. It was a huge dish and huge portion. Hubs ordered the orechiette pasta with chicken - he enjoyed his food. There was also bread which was nice. We also ordered the tiramisu dessert which was great - also a huge portion - good thing we only ordered one to share! Service was pleasant and the ambience was great with cozy lighting and comfortable seating. Overall great experience here!

Chicken Limone was so thin it was thin as paper. Sauce was good, Pasta was WAY overcooked :(
Cheri Y.

Sorry, but we did not like this place at all. The calamari was over-breaded & overcooked. The meatball salad was nothing special it was like meatballs from Cisco. Wouldn't order them again. The Ginormous Eggplant was way too mushy & goopy. Way over cheesed. The chicken lemone was way too thin & overcooked. The sauce was good but the pasta was also WAY overcooked. Will not return.

06.27.25 Fish special
Chris V.

The main bar, dinning room, and patio are all spacious and nicely designed--with a retractable glass ceiling that adds a stunning open-air feel. There's also an additional uncovered patio for those who prefer a more outdoor experience. The staff is consistently warm and professional, making the service truly impeccable. That's one of the reasons we've become regulars. We tend to stick with our favorite apps and whatever fish special is featured that day--always a great choice.

gelato and Cannoli Dip
Reemadree M.

My husband and I went here on a weekday night at 7:30 PM and it had quite a lot of people there in a good way. food was really good. service was fantastic and warm. great date night spot.

Nonna's Meatball Salad, Fried Calamari, Chicken Limone, Chicken Marsala, Tortellini Carbonara, Pipette Vodka
Jazmin A.

I live nearby and have actually not been to Il Culaccino in person, but it's on my list. I've actually ordered a good amount of takeout from there though, and have usually had very positive experiences! The food is always made fresh and fast. I usually go with the vodka pasta anywhere I go and the one here is pretty good! I wish the sauce was a little more flavorful, but it's pretty solid and I attribute it to being takeout that it gets a little watery. The chicken dishes are all pretty good too - we have had a variety of them. This is my go to when I have friends over and want to get some Italian food - without having to cook it myself. Staff is always helpful!

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Whitney V.

We came to Il Culaccino when we were at a conference. The restaurant was nice and close and had amazing food! I ordered a pasta bowl which came with just the right amount of food for lunch and was incredibly tasty. The indoor outdoor area of the restaurant was very nice since it allowed so much natural lighting. The only issue we ran into was having service as they seemed to be a bit understaffed. We had to ask multiple times to the servers and the busser to order and another two times to receive our checks. Overall not a bad place to go when you have the time.

Linguine with Clams
Bao L.

When you walked in, it has the old-style Chicago charm with dark wood and red leather booths. The waitress took us to a nice window table overlooking the patio. The place is very clean. This was my first-time dining in, but I've taken out during Covid. I think the food tastes better on site or maybe it is a different chef. The Italian Burger came out medium as requested. There was a lot of bell pepper which looked colorful and appetizing. The herb bun was toasted with butter which makes it hard to leave behind. It was loaded with crispy string fries. The linguine was clams was just the right balance of wine, cream, and butter. It was creamy, but not too rich. The food did take a while to come out considering there were no other guests, but I'm willing to wait for delicious food. The waitress checked back on us twice, but did not rush us considering the light traffic. I would like to return for their Happy Hour during the weekdays 3-6pm and try their selection of wines.

Spicy Penne Pesto
Ryan S.

This place is a staple of the neighborhood. It has some of the best Italian food around and really good wine and cocktails as well. The owner always comes by and says hello to my friends when we visit since they're regulars. I tried the eggplant parm and it was delicious. They also have a really nice, humongous covered patio. Parking can be a little tough in the area, but they have a lot and valet as well.

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Aisha A.

Great location and service highly recommend whether you're looking for a quiet place to get some food or to sit at the bar and have a great experience

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J David H.

Our group of five dined at Culaccino in late February. The location from our hotel was ideal. The interior is impressive! Love the color scheme and open design. A female hostess seated us promptly in a booth. Our waitress was much better up front with service and then fizzled. My visit was on a weekday an hour prior to close and it was pretty busy. Our female server was great when present. She smiled and was even bubbly. Mains hit the table different times around 25 minutes or so after. Appetizers were quicker. My gnocchi dish was awful and not finished. It likely had been sitting and reheated, It was dry and lacked flavor. Our waitress did not follow up until I gave up with a complaint on the dish. Drink refills were sporadic by a water boy. Others at the table had better luck with their dishes. Close out of the check by our server was slow. Prices seemed fair. I would not return, nor recommend. 2.5 rounding up.

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Old school Italian comfort food. It is well executed and the service is excellent. Very nice covered outdoor seating is available

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