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il Carciofo, Chicago, IL

il Carciofo

4.8
4.8
39 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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il Carciofo

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
West Loop

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2 people
19:00
Booked 123 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
  • Location
    1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Cross Street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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Experiences

  • New Years Eve 2024 - Bar Counter

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the new year with a family-style feast at il Carciofo, located in the Fulton Market District of West Loop, Chicago! Enjoy a four-course Roman-Italian dining experience curated by Celebrity Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase at the restaurant. Check out the full menu here: https://bit.ly/il-carciofo-nye2024 **Please note this reservation is for a seat at the bar counter.** **Please note that this experience will be limited to 2 hours. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price -- a 20% Service Charge and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the night of the event.**

  • New Years Eve 2024

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the new year with a family-style feast at il Carciofo, located in the Fulton Market District of West Loop, Chicago! Enjoy a four-course Roman-Italian dining experience curated by Celebrity Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase at the restaurant. Check out the full menu here: https://bit.ly/il-carciofo-nye2024 **Please note that this experience will be limited to 2 hours. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price -- a 20% Service Charge and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the night of the event.**

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What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

39 Reviews

  1. Ankita

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience from the service to food . Will definitely be back .

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  2. Sam

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was seated promptly. Later reservation but the restaurant was still relatively crowded. First course we had the Calamari and Ragu. Calamari was a stand out dish. We enjoyed the pesto gnocchi and Pork Brodo for mains. We were mistakenly sent the steak instead of the pork. Was promptly replaced but were given the steak while we waited on the pork. Steak was odd. Fish sauce and Honey made for a very sweet dish. Kinda threw us off, but the steak was perfectly cooked. The flavor profiles were just a bit strange. The Pork was fantastic with a very nice crust on the exterior. Beautiful sauce as well. Side of the potatoes was superb. Left full and satisfied. Service was average but prompt. A couple of mistakes throughout were noticeable. Steak as noted before, as well as a wrong drink order. Table was poorly cleaned before we were seated with several leftover spots of sauce and miscellaneous food marks. Clearing+resetting was prompt and efficient. Will return.

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  3. Meagan

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing vibes, amazing dishes, and top notch service. We honestly weren’t surprised by this but are always highly impressed by the level of perfection at Chef Joe’s restaurants. He even stopped by our table to say hello! We’re already planning our next dinner date. A MUST!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    il Carciofo will transport you to Rome for the night! Delcious!

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  5. Monica

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’re coming back with friends ASAP! We had the cacio, tagliatelle, abbacchio, vitello and pesce in guazzetto.

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  6. Susan

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing. Everyone there was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!

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  7. Christian

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic meal! Definitely try the suppli and lard potatoes. Excited to go back!

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  8. Heather

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I recently dined at Il Carciofo during its first week of opening, and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing from the moment we walked in. We had our sights set on a $140 bottle of wine, only to be informed that it was sold out. Instead, our server suggested a $275 bottle, which felt more like an upsell than a genuine recommendation. This kind of approach is simply not acceptable, especially for a restaurant that should be focused on providing a welcoming experience to its guests. As for the food, it was average at best. I expected more given the hype surrounding the opening, but the dishes lacked the creativity and flavor I had hoped for. To top it all off, the service was horrendous. Our server seemed overwhelmed and inattentive, which added to the overall underwhelming atmosphere of the place. The decor and space itself left much to be desired, feeling neither inviting nor unique. Overall, Il Carciofo fell short of expectations. I left feeling disappointed and unlikely to return anytime soon. I hope they can address these issues as they find their footing in the competitive dining scene.**Review of Il Carciofo** I recently dined at Il Carciofo during its first week of opening, and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing from the moment we walked in. We had our sights set on a $140 bottle of wine, only to be informed that it was sold out. Instead, our server suggested a $275 bottle, which felt more like an upsell than a genuine recommendation. This kind of approach is simply not acceptable, especially for a restaurant that should be focused on providing a welcoming experience to its guests. As for the food, it was average at best. I expected more given the hype surrounding the opening, but the dishes lacked the creativity and flavor I had hoped for. To top it all off, the service was horrendous. Our server seemed overwhelmed and inattentive, which added to the overall underwhelming atmosphere of the place. The deco

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  9. Olivia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You’d have never known it was opening weekend! Everything ran seamlessly! The food was amazing and our server gave us the best recommendations. I can’t wait to come back and try more of the dishes.

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  10. Colin

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a mixed experience at this restaurant. The service was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated, and all the drinks we tried were excellent. However, the food was hit-or-miss. The cacio e pepe, in particular, was so salty that it was nearly inedible, which was disappointing. For a Roman-inspired restaurant, the vibe fell flat—it didn’t evoke anything remotely Roman. The interior design felt more like a generic hotel lobby than a space with character or charm. Overall, not a place I’d rush back to, though the service and drinks deserve credit.

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FAQs

il Carciofo is rated 4.8 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

il Carciofo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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il Carciofo

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
West Loop

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 123 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for il Carciofo

1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
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