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Piccolo Sogno, Chicago, IL

Piccolo Sogno

4.7
4.7
6957 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Piccolo Sogno

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
River West

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2 people
19:00
Booked 88 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”

Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.

When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.

Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm-just for the winter.

You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee.

Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 421-0077
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Priolo
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room seats up to 50 people
  • Area
    River West
  • Cross Street
    Grand
  • Parking details
    Valet with Private Lot, $16 for Lunch and Dinner Cash Only
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line & Grand Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 6,957 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolo Sogno is a charming Italian gem in Chicago, celebrated for its "amazing" food and "outstanding" service. Diners rave about the "best patio" in the city, a serene garden oasis perfect for summer evenings. Consistency in quality and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" destination for Italian cuisine lovers.

6,957 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and overall experience. Restaurant was pretty loud but there isn't much that could be done about that. 10/10 would recommend and will be back for sure!

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  2. Laraine

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. We just returned from a visit to Italy and while we had some excellent meals there, the food we had at Piccolo Sogno was equally good. We are frequent customers and will return soon.

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  3. Jacob

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have always heard great things. Was my first time and took my partner for her birthday it met my expectations. I will recommend.

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  4. Isabella

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall, the experience was ok. However, don’t wear sneakers to this restaurant unless you want to be sat halfway in the bar and the dining room basically in the walkway of an aisle. The hostess stepped out from behind the counter to look at our shoes, though we were dressed nice. I found this to be a bit degrading being that my shoes don’t dictate how my credit card works. Spoiler alert: Hermes and Ferragamo let us in earlier that day to shop, dressed the way we were but Piccolo had a problem. It’s a city restaurant and we walked there. But next time I know that I should be wearing heels and opt to valet my car…

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  5. Lisa

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Much too loud f a restaurant to enjoy the great food and conversation with friends. For a very nice restaurant, why does it promote this level of noise?

    1 person found this helpful

  6. tricia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was my first experience dining at Piccoli Sogna, and I'm still determining if I would return. The reservation policy states that I should be at most 10 minutes late, but I waited 15 minutes before being seated at a small table for two in a crowded space. It wasn't the restaurant's fault, but the man at the table next to us was using the f-word, and as I said before, since tables are very close, it made for an uncomfortable atmosphere. The homemade pasta was delicious, although I ordered Paglia e Fieno, served with a veal ragu and I couldn't see any ragu on the dish, possibly due to the dim lighting, and I couldn't taste either. The service was excellent, but the bill was quite high for just two pasta dishes

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  7. bob

    VIP

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an exceptional dining experience for me. The different flavors kept the palette guessing the ravioli, I ordered as an appetizer, this was one of the best dishes I have ever had. My family wanted pasta however I had a taste for steak. I ordered the ribeye which was a cut. I typically do not order and I’m glad I did. It was the first ribeye, I had that was full of flavor and wasn’t overwhelmed by marbling.

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  8. Andrew

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always - top 5 restaurants in the city for me!

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  9. Keith

    Belgium

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a wonderful restaurant. Food is delicious. Service is knowledgable and attentive. The room is attractive. Ambient noise still allowed for normal conversation at the dinner table. I have dined here before and will again.

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  10. Emily

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Sitting outside in the tent, even with heaters, on a 20 degree day was not comfortable and should not be an option for guests. I wish I had known ahead of time and would have made other plans.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Piccolo Sogno is rated 4.7 stars by 6957 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Piccolo Sogno restaurant

Piccolo Sogno

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
River West

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 88 times today
Google Map for Piccolo Sogno

464 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60642

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand
  • Area
    River West
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet with Private Lot, $16 for Lunch and Dinner Cash Only
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line & Grand Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Priolo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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