Tuscany on Taylor

4.7

2212 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Tuscany on Taylor is the original Tuscany restaurant opened in 1990 in the heart of Little Italy. A comfortable trattoria, Tuscany serves Northern Italian favorites including: homemade pastas, pizzas from our wood-burning ovens, signature Italian chicken dishes, grilled veal and other authentic dishes. Private party space available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 829-1990
Website
https://www.tuscanychicago.com/location/chicago/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Victorio Padilla
Private party facilities
Please contact Marivel Padilla (mpadilla@stefanigroup.com)

Location
1014 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Area
Little Italy / University Village
Cross Street
Morgan
Parking details
Valet Available
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

BruschettaUS$10.00
fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, evoo, balsamic drizzle, crusty bread
Calamari FrittiUS$15.00
house cocktail sauce, lemon garlic aïoli
Carpaccio di ManzoUS$16.00
arugula salad, shaved parmigiano, lemon dressing
Prosciutto e MozzarellaUS$18.00
parma prosciutto, imported bufala mozzarella, arugula
Stone Oven Roasted MusselsUS$15.00
red chiles, tomato, white wine, butter
Antipasto (For Two)US$18.00
prosciutto, speck, salami, mortadella, grana parmigiano, olives
Wagyu MeatballsUS$16.00
tomato garlic leek confit, parmigiano
PolpiUS$18.00
spicy grilled octopus, tri-colored salad, balsamic vinaigrette
CapreseUS$15.00
vine ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, evoo, balsamic, pesto

Pizze

from our wood burning oven

MargheritaUS$16.00
mozzarella, basil chiffonade, evoo
Prosciutto e FunghiUS$18.00
mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, fresh mozzarella
Sausage e CarcciofiUS$18.00
sausage, artichoke, light mozzarella, marinara sauce

Insalate e Zuppe

MinestroneUS$8.00
hearty vegetable soup
Insalata Della CasaUS$7.00
romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, radicchio, house vinaigrette, homemade croutons
Insalata PeraUS$14.00
arugula, pickled red onions, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, dates, balsamic vinaigrette
CesareUS$10.00
romaine hearts, shaved parmigiano, house croutons
ToscanaUS$13.00
mixed greens, provolone, hearts of palm, chick peas, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, blue cheese vinaigrette

Insalate e Zuppe Additions

ChickenUS$5.00
SalmonUS$7.00
SausageUS$4.00
Shrimp
- eachUS$4.00
Scallops
- eachUS$4.00

Paste

gluten-free pasta available upon request

Raviolini PeraUS$20.00
roasted pear, parmigiano, toasted nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, mascarpone cream
Raviolacci ToscaniUS$20.00
homemade ravioli filled with short ribs, parmigiano, fontina, porcini mushroom cream
Spaghettini di MareUS$26.00
calamari, mussels, clams, shrimp, marinara, toasted garlic, and herbs
Spaghetti BologneseUS$20.00
bolognese sauce
Penne e CapesanteUS$25.00
seared sea scallops, garlic, evoo, herbs, hot pepper, light tomato sauce
Linguine con ScampiUS$26.00
jumbo shrimp, spicy marinara, touch of cream
Summer TaglieriniUS$19.00
lemon, imported italian sun-dried tomatoes, basil
Orecchietti con SalsicciaUS$20.00
sausage, rapini, sundried tomatoes sautéed in garlic and olive oil, pecorino romano cheese

Paste Additions

ChickenUS$5.00
SalmonUS$7.00
SausageUS$4.00
Shrimp
- eachUS$4.00
Scallops
- eachUS$4.00

Secondi

Pollo MontecarloUS$24.00
pan-seared chicken breast, prosciutto, fontinella, chardonnay reduction, parmigiano, spinach
Pollo ParmigianaUS$23.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano
Vitella PiccataUS$30.00
lemon, white wine, capers, fettuccine, lemon thyme sauce
Cedar Plank Scottish SalmonUS$30.00
corn & avocado tomato salad, side of barbeque sauce
Lake Superior WhitefishUS$28.00
lemon, evoo, cherry tomatoes, olives, onions, green beans
Pollo GallettoUS$27.00
wood roasted cornish hen, roasted potatoes, garlic herb lemon white wine sauce
Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$19.00
fried battered eggplant, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella, herb fettuccini
Costoletta de MaialeUS$28.00
pan-roasted braised pork chop, rapini, peaches, red onions, herb demi
Filetto al TartufoUS$39.00
grilled filet, roasted potato, spinach, wild mushroom sauce, truffle butter

Verdure

Sautéed SpinaciUS$8.00
evoo, garlic
Roasted PotatoesUS$7.00
rosemary, sage, garlic, evoo
Broccoli Aglio e OlioUS$8.00
garlic and oil

What 2,212 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tuscany on Taylor is a gem offering "delicious, authentic" Italian cuisine with standout dishes like rich pasta and veal parm. Guests rave about the "inviting atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff." Perfect for a romantic night or family gathering, it remains "one of our favorite restaurants" in Chicago.

2,212 Reviews

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JacqueN
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to Tuscany for over 30 years! It’s a very nostalgic place for our family. Even though it’s not on the menu they still make our favorite pasta dish . The garlic oil and cheese they make for the table is outstanding! A few things I miss: They used to fill your water with stainless pitchers, now they have bottles on the table. It saves time I know but I miss that service. Also the baked garlic was brought to the table in the husk and made, they would squeeze it out and add the oil and cheese. It was so special to watch. It’s the little things I guess. It still is a very warm friendly place. Our dinner was wonderful!!!
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Susan
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
They were very busy and it is holidays. However, we were celebrating my daughter's engagement proposal that took place a few hours earlier. I put this in the reservation. There was very little interaction with wait staff. Very disappointing. I wish we would have chose somewhere else to celebrate. Food was good.
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David
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Stick to the standards and don’t straight from the classics. We went off the beaten path and order food that was more eccentric to the standard red sauce type of Italian restaurant, which Tuscany is. We went with the pear ravioli and the prosciutto wrapped chicken. The good and the bad. The bread service was by far the best part of the meal. Roasted garlic confit smashed table side and mixed with evo and parm with nicely warmed bread. It was perfect. The meat balls had great flavor and the sauce was fantastic however the consistency of the ball itself was representative of a pate and poached as opposed to hand mix and roasted or seared them finished in the sauce to order. The pizza was an after thought. It was simply a flat bread that you’d find a chain. Which was disappointing because they have this beautiful wood burning oven. We preferred the prosciutto and mushroom. Which was speck and simple button mushrooms. Fooled me twice….. The raviolis were good however as I saw more dishes pass I know I should have went in another direction. Now the chicken. Dry breast, weak sauce to much cheese. But it had great flavor again. I’m sorry I so much wanted this to be better and give cridance to the old pasta houses that are becoming more and more absolute but we ordered wrong but we we won’t be giving them a second chance. Go to this place enjoy the classics but don’t be dissolutioned stay with the classics.
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Lucy
Chicago
72 reviews
4.0
72 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Husband and I met for a quiet dinner. It was just as I imagined. The service is exemplary and the food was absolutely fantastic. I have to note that while it was later in the evening I noticed a beautiful family having dinner. So this is also a family restaurant .I have to also note the the price was reasonable too.
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Nicole
Chicago
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable service!!! Food is fantastic - we love coming here!
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Jerry
VIP
Greater Boston
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been going to Tuscany on Taylor for many years and it is always terrific.
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robert
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service with prompt seating. A wonderful children’s menu. Calamari and Bruschetta were excellent as was my veal marsala. Excellent service. We’ll be back!
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Nancy
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An outstanding experience!! From the moment we walked in through dinner and dessert.
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Judy
VIP
Chicago
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tuscany is our go-to Italian for excellent food and service! Love it every time!
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Norma
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service was great! Highly recommend!
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FAQs

Tuscany on Taylor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 829-1990.

Tuscany on Taylor is rated 4.7 stars by 2212 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

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1014 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Cross Street
Morgan
Area
Little Italy / University Village
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Available
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Victorio Padilla
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.tuscanychicago.com/location/chicago/
Phone number
(312) 829-1990
Private party facilities
Please contact Marivel Padilla (mpadilla@stefanigroup.com)

Tuscany on Taylor

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Spaghettini di Mare

Spaghetti Bolognese

Linguine con Scampi

Antipasti

BruschettaUS$10.00

Calamari FrittiUS$15.00

Carpaccio di ManzoUS$16.00

Prosciutto e MozzarellaUS$18.00

Stone Oven Roasted MusselsUS$15.00

Antipasto (For Two)US$18.00

Wagyu MeatballsUS$16.00

PolpiUS$18.00

CapreseUS$15.00

Pizze

MargheritaUS$16.00

Prosciutto e FunghiUS$18.00

Sausage e CarcciofiUS$18.00

Insalate e Zuppe

MinestroneUS$8.00

Insalata Della CasaUS$7.00

Insalata PeraUS$14.00

CesareUS$10.00

ToscanaUS$13.00

Insalate e Zuppe Additions

ChickenUS$5.00

SalmonUS$7.00

SausageUS$4.00

Shrimp

Scallops

Paste

Raviolini PeraUS$20.00

Raviolacci ToscaniUS$20.00

Spaghettini di MareUS$26.00

Spaghetti BologneseUS$20.00

Penne e CapesanteUS$25.00

Linguine con ScampiUS$26.00

Summer TaglieriniUS$19.00

Orecchietti con SalsicciaUS$20.00

Paste Additions

ChickenUS$5.00

SalmonUS$7.00

SausageUS$4.00

Shrimp

Scallops

Secondi

Pollo MontecarloUS$24.00

Pollo ParmigianaUS$23.00

Vitella PiccataUS$30.00

Cedar Plank Scottish SalmonUS$30.00

Lake Superior WhitefishUS$28.00

Pollo GallettoUS$27.00

Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$19.00

Costoletta de MaialeUS$28.00

Filetto al TartufoUS$39.00

Verdure

Sautéed SpinaciUS$8.00

Roasted PotatoesUS$7.00

Broccoli Aglio e OlioUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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