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Il Culaccino, Chicago, IL

Il Culaccino

4.3
4.3
1092 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings.

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
    (312) 794-5300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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 1,092 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Culaccino stands out with its "excellent food" and "fantastic service," making it a beloved spot for authentic Italian dining. The restaurant's convenient location near the Wintrust Arena makes it a popular choice for pre-show meals. Patrons appreciate the "huge portions" and "lively ambiance," with the patio offering a relaxing dining experience.

1,092 Reviews
  1. Victor

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. S

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Kimberly

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Travis

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Deitra

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, as we had tix for a show downtown.

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  6. Terry

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Didn’t seem that busy but we were seated in the tent structure near the bar. That was convenient only for the bartender who ended up also being our server. Service was very slow because the bartender had plenty of bartending to keep him busy. He also didn’t seem to have much experience serving, so perhaps someone was out sick. Two of us got splashed with ice water early on and the hostess (likely manager) came by to apologize. Offered to pay for the round of drinks. Bill came with credit for one of the three drinks. I questioned it and was credited for a second drink. We were trying a new place as it’s close to home. Most likely we’ll stick with our regular spot.

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  7. A. Donna

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner before concert at Windtrust. Made reservations for standard, assumed it would be in main dining area but sat outdoor. 2 in our party were sat before we got there so didn’t ask to be moved. Service was subpar, our server was bartender so it was hit or miss. Forgot some drink refills that were asked for, didn’t check in for a while. Food was just average. Quickest thing was removing of used dishes. One item I hope gets addressed is the women’s bathroom. I went in there to just wash my hands and there was no soap in one sink and other had drops. I let the host know at the front and he said he would take care of it. At the end of dinner went to use the bathroom prior to concert and there still was not any soap. Ended up asking husband to let me have some from men’s.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Jim

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Slow… couldn’t figure out what was the waitress not interested or not capable. When the food came out, it was not hot. I figured it was more of a waitress problem than it was a kitchen problem . Had to ask people multiple times to find our waitress.  disappointing.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Renee

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service ! Hostesses were very helpful with self parking questions !

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  10. Jorge

    VIP

    Guadalajara

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Took the waitress about 15 minutes to realize she was out waitress so we just sat there for a while with no attention. Ordered soup with my meal…. Never got it… food came cold. And the coffee machine was broken

    1 person found this helpful

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 1092 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
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