Peanut Park Trattoria

Name: Peanut Park Trattoria
Address: 1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607-4706
Telephone: (312) 929-4188
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

237 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Located in the heart of nostalgic "Little Italy" on Chicago's famed Taylor Street, Peanut Park is a traditional Italian joint brought to you by your friends at Coalfire and Tempesta Market.
Chicago Magazine voted Peanut Park One of the Top Restaurants in Chicago February 2022 and Tasting Table said we are " One of the Absolute Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago" this past May 2022.

Our menu is simple and we aim to celebrate Italian classics and timeless bistro favorites.
We embody passion, integrity, and excellence while striving to provide an authentic dining experience by celebrating tradition and invoking the modern. Don't miss our handmade pastas, pizza and incredible cocktail menu. Join us in our dining room or dine al fresco on the rooftop for a one of a kind experience!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(312) 929-4188
Website
https://peanutpark.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607-4706
Area
Little Italy / University Village
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

PolpetteUS$14.00
pork & beef meatballs, pomodoro, parmigiano reggiano
ChicoryUS$14.00
bitter greens, fennel, bread crumb, caesar dressing
Calamari FrittiUS$21.00
calabrian aioli, pomodoro, parsley
VongoleUS$18.00
manila clams, garlic, parsley, focaccia, extra virgin olive oil
FocacciaUS$14.00
hand dipped ricotta, farm honey, salsa verde
Insalata di CasaUS$16.00
leafy greens, italian dressing, capers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, salumi lardons, pecorino
BurrataUS$19.00
seasonal salad, grilled focaccia
Sausage & PeppersUS$16.00
italian sausage, seasonal peppers, beer sauce, grilled focaccia
SalumiUS$26.00
prosciutto, assorted tempesta salumi, assorted cheese, house pickles

Pasta

BucatiniUS$19.00
peppercorn mix, pecorino
TagliatelleUS$22.00
pistachio pesto, fried basil
RigatoniUS$23.00
vodka sauce, pancetta lardons, chives
AgnolottiUS$24.00
spring vegetable pesto, asparagus, chili oil
GnocchiUS$24.00
spring vignole, spring vegetables, mint
OrecchietteUS$23.00
italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, rappini
MafaldeUS$24.00
bolognese, parmigiano reggiano, cabernet vinegar
CappellettiUS$28.00
blue crab, mascarpone, fennel soubise

Secondi

Pollo ParmigianaUS$28.00
pomodoro, basil, mozzarella
Pollo LimoneUS$24.00
white wine, butter, herbs
MaialeUS$36.00
pork jus, fregola, cauliflower
House BurgerUS$21.00
8oz beast burger, american cheese, caramelized onion, pickles, calabrian aioli
RazzaUS$28.00
skate wing, lemon/calabrian chili piccata, fried capers
BranzinoUS$34.00
branzino fillet, green sauce, fired seasonal vegetables
CapesanteUS$38.00
scallops, xo sauce, 'nduja, herbs
BisteccaUS$76.00
22oz ribeye, roasted garlic butter, gremolata, grilled lemon

Contorni

add marinated chicken breast / shrimp to any dish for +$9

ArtichokeUS$12.00
white wine sauce, breadcrumbs, herbs
BroccoliniUS$12.00
miso aioli, pickled fresno, fried garlic
CavolettiUS$11.00
fried brussel sprouts, lemon honey, roasted squash
House FriesUS$9.00
rosemary garlic oil, parmigiano reggiano

What 237 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Peanut Park Trattoria is a neighborhood gem renowned for its "great food" and "friendly staff." The menu features authentic Italian fare, with standout dishes like the "delicious" fresh pasta and pizzas. Guests appreciate the "attentive servers" and warm atmosphere, making it perfect for casual dining.

237 Reviews

M
Michael
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Peanut Park never stops delivering. Everything I've had here, which is most of the menu is always delicious and the friendly neighborhood setting makes for a top notch experience. Can't say enough good things about PP.
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David
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The welcome to the restaurant was very pleasant. The service was friendly and very attentive. This was not my first visit to.Peanut Park. They are consistently friendly and attentive. The food is always excellent and reasonably priced. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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Frank
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding neighborhood place w great ambiance and fantastic food & spirits
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Vali
Chicago
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The servers and host was so welcoming ! So quaint and cute atmosphere ! The pizza was amazing ! I felt like it was real Italian pizza in Florence . We will be back ☺️
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Vikram
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ravioli was not good. Too chewy as the pasta to filling ratio was far too pasta heavy. Pasta itself was really think and not a good conduit for the sauce. More filling and thinner pasta would have been preferred. Otherwise the burrata, pizzas, and rigatoni were great!!
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Ned
Chicago
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service at this fairly new gem. Authentic flavors and huge portions .
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Robert
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff could not have been friendlier or more attentive. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food. Highly recommended.
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Estefani
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for a date night, unfortunately we were sat next to a big party who was very loud. Not the fault of the restaurant per se, but the noise does carry. Overall the food was amazing, the service was unbelievably good, and once the big party left, it was much quieter and enjoyable. I’d recommend coming here!
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Abigail
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very bad food and drinks but the overall service was decent.
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Molly
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Peanut Park is so good. The food is delicious. The service and staff are outstanding! I would highly recommend
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FAQs

Peanut Park Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-4188.

Peanut Park Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607-4706

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Little Italy / University Village
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://peanutpark.com/
Phone number
(312) 929-4188

Peanut Park Trattoria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Sausage & Peppers

Calamari Fritti

Orecchiette

Antipasti

PolpetteUS$14.00

ChicoryUS$14.00

Calamari FrittiUS$21.00

VongoleUS$18.00

FocacciaUS$14.00

Insalata di CasaUS$16.00

BurrataUS$19.00

Sausage & PeppersUS$16.00

SalumiUS$26.00

Pasta

BucatiniUS$19.00

TagliatelleUS$22.00

RigatoniUS$23.00

AgnolottiUS$24.00

GnocchiUS$24.00

OrecchietteUS$23.00

MafaldeUS$24.00

CappellettiUS$28.00

Secondi

Pollo ParmigianaUS$28.00

Pollo LimoneUS$24.00

MaialeUS$36.00

House BurgerUS$21.00

RazzaUS$28.00

BranzinoUS$34.00

CapesanteUS$38.00

BisteccaUS$76.00

Contorni

ArtichokeUS$12.00

BroccoliniUS$12.00

CavolettiUS$11.00

House FriesUS$9.00

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