Coco Pazzo

4.7

3900 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

Antipasti MistiUS$24.00
Imported Italian meats, grilled & roasted vegetables, olives, Calabrian peppers
- SmallUS$24.00
- LargeUS$34.00
Mozzarella di BufalaUS$22.00
Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil
Polpo ArrostoUS$26.00
Wood roasted octopus, fingerling potatoes, saffron aioli, Calabrian chili paste, frisée
Fritto Misto di MareUS$25.00
Crispy fried shrimp, squid, zucchini, fennel, lemon
Crudo do Tonno*US$21.00
Sliced raw Ahi tuna, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, capers, chili slices, microgreens
Carpaccio di Manzo*US$22.00
Thinly sliced piedmontese beef tenderloin, shaved cremini mushrooms, black truffle aioli, arugula, parmesan
Fegatini di PolloUS$20.00
House made chicken liver pate, onion marmalade, Carta di Musica, fried shallots

Insalata

InsalatinaUS$12.00
Assorted greens, cucumber, radish, tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette
Sette VegetaliUS$14.00
Seven chopped vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette, shaved parmesan reggiano
BarbabietoleUS$14.00
Roasted beets, aged goat cheese, frisée, spiced pecans, apple-maple vinaigrette

Contorni

Patate alla ToscanaUS$10.00
Tuscan fries, herbs, onions, parmesan, truffle aioli
SpinaciUS$12.00
Sautéed baby spinach
CavoliniUS$12.00
Roasted brussels sprouts
RapiniUS$12.00
Sautéed rapini, garlic, pepperoncino

Pizza

MargheritaUS$24.00
Tomato, basil, fiore di latte
Funghi e GorgonzolaUS$25.00
White pizza, gorgonzola, forest mushrooms
DiavolaUS$26.00
Tomato, fiore di latte, spicy salami

Pasta

Gnocchetti di SpinaciUS$25.00
Spinach gnochetti, tomato sauce, ricotta
Ravvioli Cacio PereUS$27.00
Pear-Pecorino-Mascarpone filled, butter-Pecorino-black pepper sauce, toasted walnuts
Penne all 'Arrabbiata'US$25.00
Eggplant, spicy tomato sauce
Taglilini NeriUS$28.00
Squid ink pasta, mixed seafood, rapini, herbed bread crumbs
Spaghetti alle VongoleUS$32.00
Manilla clams, garlic, parsley, pepperoncino
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$27.00
House made pasta, chef eric's tuscan style meat ragú
Rigatoni alla ButteraUS$27.00
House made fennel sausage, sweet peas, tomato, parmesan, cream
Pappardelle con CinghialeUS$30.00
House made wide pasta, wild boar ragú
Risotto del GiornoUS$28.00
Aged carnaroli rice of the day
- PAUS$28.00

Secondi

Melanzane ParmigianaUS$28.00
Baked eggplant parmigiana style
Branzino al FornoUS$44.00
Whole Mediterranean sea bass, wood roasted, ligurian olive oil
Cacciucco LivorneseUS$42.00
Spicy tuscan seafood stew, crostini
Petto di Pollo RipienoUS$36.00
Semi-boneless chicken breast, fontina-mushroom-thyme filled, rapini, pan reduction
Saltimbocca di VitelloUS$42.00
Veal medallions with prosciutto & sage, spinach, soft polenta, wine-shallot sauce
Maiale alla MilaneseUS$34.00
Crispy breaded pork chop, arugula, grape tomatoes
Bistecca Toscana*US$64.00
14 oz Piedmontese beef NY strip, wood roasted, tuscan fries, truffle aioli
Fiorentina*US$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 BrutUS$18.00
- 187mlUS$18.00
Prosecco, Le Pianure Lunetta NV Brut RoséUS$18.00
- 187mlUS$18.00

Bianchi

Kerner, Abbazia di Novacella 2023US$15.00
Greco di Tufo, Villa Matilde 2023US$16.00
Vermentino, Cecila 2022US$16.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Pitars 2023US$17.00
Pinot Grigio, Cantina Tramin 2023US$17.00
Chardonnay, Castiglion del Bosco 2022US$18.00

Rosato

Sangiovese, Il Borro 2022US$16.00

Rossi

Morellino D'Scansano, Le Pupille 2021US$14.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Uberti 2020US$18.00
Pinot Noir, Saracco 2022US$18.00
Montepulciano Riserva, Valle Reale 2017US$18.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Palazzotto, Maculan 2020US$27.00
Barolo, Patres, San Silvestro 2020US$32.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Ventolaio 2018US$35.00

Birra

PeroniUS$8.00
MorettiUS$8.00
Dolomiti RossoUS$8.00
Dolomiti PilsUS$10.00
HeinekenUS$7.00
Amstel LightUS$7.00
Three Floyds Zombie DustUS$10.00
Revolution Anti-HeroUS$9.00
Heineken Non AlcUS$7.00

What 3,900 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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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."

3,900 Reviews

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ADRIENNE VIP
Chicago42 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner of appetizers & entrees, yummy cocktails. Lovely evening!!
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David
Minneapolis2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and experience . Been coming for years .. always good.
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Gwen VIP
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Eggplant Parm, ever! Really nice carpaccio, and rigatoni with fennel sausage, too.
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Steve VIP
Chicago44 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always happy to visit CP. Consistently a lovely dinner experience. Management and staff are gracious and proficient.
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EDRIC WOO VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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 1 March 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 25 February 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 22 February 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
Chicago10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 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 22 February 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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FAQs

Coco Pazzo offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Coco Pazzo also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 836-0900.

Coco Pazzo is rated 4.7 stars by 3900 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

300 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross Street
Franklin
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

Coco Pazzo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Rigatoni alla Buttera

Branzino al Forno

Taglilini Neri

Antipasti

Antipasti MistiUS$24.00

Mozzarella di BufalaUS$22.00

Polpo ArrostoUS$26.00

Fritto Misto di MareUS$25.00

Crudo do Tonno*US$21.00

Carpaccio di Manzo*US$22.00

Fegatini di PolloUS$20.00

Insalata

InsalatinaUS$12.00

Sette VegetaliUS$14.00

BarbabietoleUS$14.00

Contorni

Patate alla ToscanaUS$10.00

SpinaciUS$12.00

CavoliniUS$12.00

RapiniUS$12.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$24.00

Funghi e GorgonzolaUS$25.00

DiavolaUS$26.00

Pasta

Gnocchetti di SpinaciUS$25.00

Ravvioli Cacio PereUS$27.00

Penne all 'Arrabbiata'US$25.00

Taglilini NeriUS$28.00

Spaghetti alle VongoleUS$32.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$27.00

Rigatoni alla ButteraUS$27.00

Pappardelle con CinghialeUS$30.00

Risotto del GiornoUS$28.00

Secondi

Melanzane ParmigianaUS$28.00

Branzino al FornoUS$44.00

Cacciucco LivorneseUS$42.00

Petto di Pollo RipienoUS$36.00

Saltimbocca di VitelloUS$42.00

Maiale alla MilaneseUS$34.00

Bistecca Toscana*US$64.00

Fiorentina*US$140.00

Cocktails

Italian 75

Mule

Melagrana

Italian Manhattan

Espresso Martini

Old Fashioned

Limoncello-Mezcal Margarita

Negroni Classico

Negroni Sbagliato

Bellini

Aperol Spritz

Vini al Bicchiere

Frizzante

Prosecco, Le Pianure NV BrutUS$18.00

Prosecco, Le Pianure Lunetta NV Brut RoséUS$18.00

Bianchi

Kerner, Abbazia di Novacella 2023US$15.00

Greco di Tufo, Villa Matilde 2023US$16.00

Vermentino, Cecila 2022US$16.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Pitars 2023US$17.00

Pinot Grigio, Cantina Tramin 2023US$17.00

Chardonnay, Castiglion del Bosco 2022US$18.00

Rosato

Sangiovese, Il Borro 2022US$16.00

Rossi

Morellino D'Scansano, Le Pupille 2021US$14.00

Chianti Classico Riserva, Uberti 2020US$18.00

Pinot Noir, Saracco 2022US$18.00

Montepulciano Riserva, Valle Reale 2017US$18.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Palazzotto, Maculan 2020US$27.00

Barolo, Patres, San Silvestro 2020US$32.00