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Il Culaccino, Chicago, IL

Il Culaccino

4.3
4.3
1098 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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Il Culaccino, the new fine Italian dining restaurant presented by the Franco’s Restaurant Group, comes to McCormick Square in Spring 2019. Anchored in the Arrive Lex Apartment Tower, 2134 South Indiana, Il Culaccino is just steps away from Wintrust Arena and a short walk from McCormick Place. At Il Culaccino, you’ll enjoy unique wines and delicious plates accompanied by the friendly and superior service that has become the hallmark of Franco’s Restaurant Group, family-owned since 1989.

Be prepared to have your senses thrilled at Il Culaccino, before or after exploring McCormick Square, Chicago’s most exciting and vibrant new entertainment district.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    South Loop
  • Cross Street
    Cermak And Indiana
  • Parking details
    Valet Friday-Sunday Evenings, Street Parking, Validated Parking in building garage
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,098 people are saying

Il Culaccino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Culaccino shines with "excellent food and service," offering a "great Italian restaurant" experience near the convention center. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian food" and friendly atmosphere. While some mention slow service during busy times, the "lively ambience" and "large portions" make it a worthwhile visit.
1,098 Reviews
  1. Marian VIP

    Chicago35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent! Wait staff is attentive to needs and is available.

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  2. CyndeL

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very friendly service, we all enjoyed our dinners and everything came out in a timely manner. The only complaint I have it that we were in a booth by the door and every time someone opened the door it would slam into our booth. Is also chilly in that area if the restaurant.

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  3. Trevor VIP

    Tampa33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The bucatini was excellent!!!! I would definitely go back here for a meal.

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  4. Frank

    Greater Boston139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow what a great find! In town for IHA Show staying at Home2Suite and walked across the street for dinner. I knew would be good when I heard the 80’s music playing 😉, but the chicken parm and house salad were top shelf, and the service “team” never stopped checking in, filling my water, and doing what has become a lost art of customer service. Told the owner on my way out (another sign of a great spot, a present owner). Be sure to check out, won’t be disappointed!

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  5. Laura VIP

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service!! I come here every time I’m in town.

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  6. Joseph

    Chicago4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Expected more for how much I paid. House salad OK… Sauce lacked substance. Seemed as if came from a jar rather than created in the kitchen. Large number of patrons.. little staff. For being next to a major convention center I feel that management should keep ratio of staff to customers at a reasonable level.

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  7. Victor

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good and the food was delicious, but like every Italian restaurant these days, the prices are higher

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  8. S VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, but truly terrible service. And it wasn’t even busy.

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  9. Kimberly

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food bread and amazing wine selection. Dessert was amazing!!

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  10. Travis

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish they could split a check at the register.. would have helped!

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FAQs

Il Culaccino offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Il Culaccino also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 794-5300.

Il Culaccino is rated 4.3 stars by 1098 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Il Culaccino

2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-4930

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cermak And Indiana
  • Area
    South Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Friday-Sunday Evenings, Street Parking, Validated Parking in building garage
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
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