Il Vicinato Ristorante

4.5

485 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

IL Vicinato is immersed in the Heart of Chicago’s Little Italy Neighborhood. This authentic piece of Italy is a hidden gem that has passionately created dishes from old world recipes for 40 years. Appetizers are a great start with such favorites as twice Baked Clams, Red Roasted Peppers, and Grilled Octopus. Our signature dishes include Homemade Veal Ravioli’s, Chicken Vesuvio, and Steak Rinaldo that will make your dining experience an event to remember. If you save room, choose from one of our delectable desserts! We have daily specials; some created and named after customers. Our welcoming atmosphere and family orientated staff will make you a “regular.” Customers come from city and suburbs alike to dine with us. Corporate events welcomed. Dishes are plentiful and accompanied by an extensive wine list and full bar. Great stop before United Center, U.S. Cell and Soldier Field. See us at Check Please, and a recent review by CLTV Chicago's Best.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon 5:00 am–5:15 am
Phone number
(773) 927-5444
Website
http://www.ilvicinatochicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Leo Rios
Catering
Vicinato caters every event. Please contact us by calling the restaurant for you next gathering. <br />Email us at: leo.rios@ilvicinatochicago.com<br />
Private party facilities
Vicinato is available to host your next private event. Email us at: leo.rios@ilvicinatochicago.com

Location
2435 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Area
Little Italy / University Village
Cross Street
24th and Oakley St
Parking details
Valet available over the weekends or Special Events
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 485 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.4Value

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485 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on 31 May 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Took reservation even though they are permanently closed! Hopefully they’ll get a new (new) owner and restore Il Vince to its former awesomeness.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious and the servers are attentive. We always enjoy our family special occasions here!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and food! I guess two waitresses had called out but we didn’t feel the lack at all! The hospitality was off the charts, you felt like family and it was a fantastic dinner with friends.
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PaulaG
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I remember Il Vicinato fondly from my childhood. My dad worked in the neighborhood and would take me there for special occasions. It was full of locals from the "old world" and business men. A real "scene"! I reconnected with the place again 10 years ago, under new owners. Many of the "old timers" were still there. And the place was still cool, boho, neighborhood friendly. It was still magical to me. So, I was really excited to share this restaurant with my now adult kids who recently moved to the neighborhood. I shared my story them and our waiter who literally could not have cared less. As though he's heard it a million times. He was gracious, but the service was extremely slow and impersonal...just not the same. The Food was as expected for "Italian", but nothing spectacular. And I did love that they have preserved most of the décor. Including the fabulous chandeliers. This is a decent "Friday night" place if you are local. But not worth the hour drive anymore for me.
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AnnG
Chicago
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You feel wecomed immediately into this vozy, authentic Italian gem in the heart of Italy. The staff takes great care to help with menu, and cater to all our needs. Food was delicious, calamari excellent , walleye delicate, pastas were like homemade . Valet parkingtoo.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Decided to dine with you all as a first date this past Valentine’s Day and unfortunately, I will not be back. Arriving 15 minutes before our reservation didn’t matter as we stood in a line that blocked the bathroom and stretched outside on the cold evening. Once seated, our waitress seemed hellbent on not writing anything down and proceeded to bring us all the wrong things. From drinks, to appetizers, to entrees. The steak medallions were just ok and my partner’s gnocchi was undercooked. I suppose the wine was good but the best part of this experience was an extremely kind woman who came to clear out dishes whenever she noticed that people kept putting more plates than our 2 top could ever handle. Not sure if it was the holiday rush but we were not impressed.
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JeffreyN
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a 7:30 reservation and we did not get seated until 8:00pm. We put in our order quickly, but did not receive food until 9:00. Food was good. Staff were kind. The restaurant was not prepared to manage a full house. They over-booked their reservations. We were disappointed.
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ChristopherR
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
My fiancés food was cold, her salad was never brought to the table. Our appetizer was also never brought to the table. Awful Valentine’s Day experience
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MikeH
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is typically great. This last visit, service was bad. Food was good. I brought guests to introduce them to the restaurant. Not a great impression for them.
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susanv
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Convenient street parking. Had the black fettuccine- it was delicious. We would go again
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Il Vicinato Ristorante offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Il Vicinato Ristorante also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 927-5444.

Il Vicinato Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 485 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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2435 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Additional information

Cross Street
24th and Oakley St
Area
Little Italy / University Village
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon 5:00 am–5:15 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet available over the weekends or Special Events
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Leo Rios
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.ilvicinatochicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 927-5444
Catering
Vicinato caters every event. Please contact us by calling the restaurant for you next gathering. <br />Email us at: leo.rios@ilvicinatochicago.com<br />
Private party facilities
Vicinato is available to host your next private event. Email us at: leo.rios@ilvicinatochicago.com

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Pasta

SpaghettiUS$8.50

MostaccioliUS$8.50

Half&HalfUS$9.00

RavioliUS$10.00

LasagnaUS$10.00

Pasta RogerUS$9.00

Entrees

Sausage & Gr. PepperUS$8.50

Meatball PlatterUS$8.50

Grilled Chicken BreastUS$11.00

Italian Steak PlatterUS$14.00

TilapiaUS$12.00

Lake PerchUS$14.00

Fried ShrimpUS$16.50

Filet MignonUS$15.00

Italian Favorites

Italian OmeletUS$8.00

Vicinato SaladUS$8.50

Eggplant Parm.US$9.00

Sandwiches

Sausage & PepperUS$8.50

Italian BeefUS$9.00

HamburgerUS$9.00

CheesburgerUS$9.50

Pepper & EggUS$7.00

MeatballUS$8.50

BLTUS$8.50

Steak SandwichUS$12.00

Beverages

CoffeeUS$1.50

DecaffeninatedUS$1.50

EspressoUS$3.00

CappuccinoUS$4.50

TeaUS$1.50

MilkUS$2.50

Soft DrinksUS$1.50

Iced TeaUS$3.00

Desserts

Italian IceUS$4.00

Ice CreamUS$4.00

SpumoniUS$4.00

CannoliUS$5.00

CheesecakeUS$5.50

TirimesuUS$6.00

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