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Il Culaccino, Chicago, IL

Il Culaccino

4.1
4.1
1089 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 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 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 794-5300
  • Website
    http://ilculaccino.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-4930
  • Area
    South Loop
  • Cross Street
    Cermak And Indiana
  • Parking details
    Valet Friday-Sunday Evenings, Street Parking, Validated Parking in building garage
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

A service charge will be added to parties of 5 or more

Antipasti

  • Grilled CalamariUS$16.00

    Served with Mixed Greens, Balsamic Drizzle

    • Fried CalamariUS$15.00

      • BruschettaUS$9.00

        • Sausage & PeppersUS$15.00

          With Roasted Potatoes and Onions

          • Nonna's MeatballsUS$14.00

            Marinara, Parmesan

            • Stuffed PeppersUS$16.00

              Sausage, Zesty Tomato Sauce

              • Imported BurrataUS$19.00

                With Sun-dried Tomatoes and Pesto

                • Salsiccia e Rapini PizzetteUS$14.00

                  Sausage, Calabrian Chilis, Rapini, Mozzarella

                  • Bruschetta PizzetteUS$12.00

                    Homemade Bruschetta Mix with Mozzarella and Fresh Basil

                    • Franco's PizzetteUS$14.00

                      Sausage, Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella

                      • Baked ClamsUS$12.00

                        Half dozen per order

                        • Soup of the Day

                          • BowlUS$7.00

                        • Whipped Ricotta TuffoUS$14.00

                          Ricotta, Orange Marmalade, Honey, Crostinis

                          Insalata

                          • CapreseUS$12.00

                            Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette

                            • Roasted Beet SaladUS$12.00

                              Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette

                              • Caesar SaladUS$12.00

                                Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing

                                • House SaladUS$9.00

                                  Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing

                                  • Nonna's Meatball SaladUS$16.00

                                    Romaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Italian Vinaigrette, Nonna's Meatball

                                    • Chopped SaladUS$13.00

                                      Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Blue Cheese

                                      • Mario's SaladUS$14.00

                                        Romaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami, Italian Vinaigrette

                                        • Arugula SaladUS$12.00

                                          Shaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion

                                          Pasta

                                          Gluten free pasta options available

                                          • Jumbo RigatoniUS$18.00

                                            Nonna's Sunday Gravy

                                            • Pipette "Little Pipes" alla VodkaUS$17.00

                                              Vodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta

                                              • Fettuccini alla FrancoUS$20.00

                                                Mushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce

                                                • OrecchietteUS$18.00

                                                  Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce

                                                  • Shrimp Fra DiavoloUS$24.00

                                                    Linguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce

                                                    • FusilliUS$18.00

                                                      Red Peppers, Peas, Light Tomato Sauce

                                                      • Pasta MarinaraUS$16.00

                                                        Choice of Penne, Rigatoni or Capellini

                                                        • Penne ButteraUS$18.00

                                                          Sausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce

                                                          • Housemade Gnocchi

                                                            • Fresh Tomato SauceUS$18.00
                                                            • Al Forno Style with Provolone and RicottaUS$22.00

                                                          • Tortellini CarbonaraUS$19.00

                                                            Prosciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce

                                                            • BucatiniUS$19.00

                                                              Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes

                                                              • Rigatoni ArrabbiataUS$18.00

                                                                Zesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto

                                                                • Spicy Penne PestoUS$17.00

                                                                  Spicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers

                                                                  • PappardelleUS$24.00

                                                                    Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach in a White Wine Sauce

                                                                    • Daily Risotto

                                                                      • MP

                                                                    • Linguini with Clam SauceUS$25.00

                                                                      Sautéed and Chopped Clams, White Wine or Spicy Tomato Sauce

                                                                      Entrata

                                                                      • Eggplant ParmigianaUS$18.00

                                                                        Served on a Bed of Pasta

                                                                        • Pan Seared SalmonUS$24.00

                                                                          Spinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes

                                                                          • Bone-In Chicken VesuvioUS$24.00

                                                                            Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes

                                                                            • Parmigiana

                                                                              Served on a Bed of Pasta. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUS$24.00
                                                                              • VealUS$28.00

                                                                            • Limone

                                                                              Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUS$24.00
                                                                              • VealUS$28.00

                                                                            • Marsala

                                                                              Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUS$24.00
                                                                              • VealUS$28.00

                                                                            • Milanese

                                                                              Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUS$24.00
                                                                              • VealUS$28.00

                                                                            • Calabrese

                                                                              Mushrooms, Potatoes, Peppers, Onions. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUS$24.00
                                                                              • VealUS$28.00

                                                                            • Giardiniera

                                                                              Breaded Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUS$24.00
                                                                              • VealUS$28.00

                                                                            • Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop*

                                                                              Marsala, Vesuvio, or Calabrese Style

                                                                              • 20 ozUS$25.00

                                                                            Prime Cuts

                                                                            • Prime Ribeye*

                                                                              • Prime Filet*

                                                                                Sides

                                                                                • Spinach, Mushrooms, or RapiniUS$7.00

                                                                                  • SausageUS$9.00

                                                                                    • Italian FriesUS$7.00

                                                                                      • PotatoesUS$7.00

                                                                                        Vesuvio or roasted

                                                                                        Wine List

                                                                                          Reds

                                                                                            Pinot Noir

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Josh Cellars, California

                                                                                              • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$42.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, J Lohr Falcon's Perch, Monterey, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$28.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, J Vineyard, Monterey, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                            Merlot & Malbec

                                                                                            • Merlot, Seven Falls, Wahluke Slope, WA

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$26.00

                                                                                            • Malbec, Trapiche Broquel, Mendoza, AR

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$28.00

                                                                                            Chianti & Super Tuscan

                                                                                            • Chianti Monsanto Monrosso, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$28.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Querceto, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$28.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Ruffino Tan Label, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$50.00

                                                                                            • Super Tuscan, Rocca Delle Macie Sasyr, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$26.00

                                                                                            • Super Tuscan, Capezzana Barco Reale, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$26.00

                                                                                            • Super Tuscan, Ruffino Modus, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                                            Cabernet

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Joel Gott 815 California

                                                                                              • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$36.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Shirtail, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$40.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$42.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Carr, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$52.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Coppola Claret, California

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$36.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Intrinsic, Columbia Valley, WA

                                                                                              • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Primarius Reserve, Willamette Valley, OR

                                                                                              • BottleUS$55.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Charles Krug, Carneros, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$55.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Erath, Willamette Valley, OR

                                                                                              • BottleUS$65.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Enroute 'Les Pommiers', Russian River Valley, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$115.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Markham, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Duckhorn, Napa

                                                                                              • BottleUS$68.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Staggs Leap, Napa

                                                                                              • BottleUS$64.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Thorn by the Prisoner Wine Co., Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$68.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Nickel & Nickel 'Bear Flat', Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$90.00

                                                                                            • Malbec, Luigi Bosca Reserve, Mendoza, AR

                                                                                              • BottleUS$34.00

                                                                                            • Malbec, Terrazas Reserva, Mendoza, AR

                                                                                              • BottleUS$45.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Coppola Director's Cut, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$45.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, J Lohr 'Hilltop', Paso Robles, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$64.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuttings, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$70.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$85.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$130.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$165.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Chimney Rock, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$240.00

                                                                                            • Malbec Blend, Hess Lion Tamer, Carneros, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$74.00

                                                                                            • Blend, Orin Swift Abstract, California

                                                                                              • BottleUS$65.00

                                                                                            Meritage

                                                                                            • Meritage, The Prisoner, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Mondavi 'Maestro', Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$95.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Justin Isoseles, Paso Robles, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$95.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Insignia, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$580.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Opus One, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$475.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Dominus, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUS$560.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Ruffino Aziano, Chianti Classico, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$36.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Rufina, Frescobaldi Nipozzano RSV, Chianti Rufina, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$32.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico RSV, Rocca Delle Macie, Chianti Classico, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$55.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Querciabella, Chianti Classico, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$55.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Ruffino Gold, Chianti Classico, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$74.00

                                                                                            Brunello and Barolo

                                                                                            • Super Tuscan, Frescobaldi Montesodi, Tuscany, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$68.00

                                                                                            • Brunello di Montalcino, Nanneti, Brunello di Montalcino, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$105.00

                                                                                            • Brunello di Montalcino, Fuligni, Brunello di Montalcino, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$170.00

                                                                                            • Brunello di Montalcino, Gaja, Brunello di Montalcino, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$205.00

                                                                                            • Barbaresco, Pertinace Macarini, Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$80.00

                                                                                            • Barbaresco, Gaja, Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$415.00

                                                                                            • Barolo, Fontanafredda Serralunga, Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$88.00

                                                                                            • Barolo, Einaudi Cannubi, Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$170.00

                                                                                            • Ripasso, Santi Solane, Veneto, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$45.00

                                                                                            • Amarone, Righetti Capitel Roari, Veneto, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                                            • Amarone, Rocca Sveva, Veneto, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$124.00

                                                                                            • Primitivo, Matane Manduria, Apulia, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                            Sparkling

                                                                                            • Mionetto Brut Prosecco (187ml) Prosecco, IT

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$30.00

                                                                                            • Mionetto Brut Prosecco (750 ml) Prosecco, IT

                                                                                              • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUS$34.00

                                                                                            • Lola Moscato d'Asti (187ml) Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • GlassUS$11.00

                                                                                            • Chandon NV Brut Rose (187ml) California

                                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00

                                                                                            • Lambrusco, Cavicchioli 1928 NV Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUS$22.00

                                                                                            • Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV Epernay, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUS$90.00

                                                                                            • Clicquot Yellow Label NV Reims, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUS$90.00

                                                                                            • Clicquot Brut Rose NV Reims, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUS$125.00

                                                                                            • Cristal Brut '06 Reims, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUS$425.00

                                                                                            • Dom Perignon Brut '08 Epernay, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUS$325.00

                                                                                            Whites

                                                                                              Pinot Grigio

                                                                                              • Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, Valdadige, Italy

                                                                                                • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$24.00

                                                                                              • Pinot Grigio, Terlato, Friuli, Italy

                                                                                                • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                              • Pinot Gris, J Vineyards, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                              Sauvignon Blanc

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott, Marlborough, NZ

                                                                                                • GlassUS$10.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$24.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Brassfield Estates, High Valley, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$28.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, NZ

                                                                                                • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$44.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Hess Shirtail, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$36.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$44.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Orin Swift Blank Stare, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau de Sancerre, Sancerre, FR

                                                                                                • BottleUS$55.00

                                                                                              Chardonay

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$36.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Folie a Deux RSV, Russian River Valley, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$24.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Hess Shirtail, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$36.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Simi RSV, Russian River Valley, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUS$55.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Cakebread, Napa, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUS$82.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Jordan, Alexander Valley, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUS$70.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel Truchard, Napa, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUS$110.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUS$135.00

                                                                                              Other

                                                                                              • Riesling, Schmitt Sohne Blue, Rheinhessen, GER

                                                                                                • GlassUS$10.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$22.00

                                                                                              • Moscato, Folonari, Lombardy, IT

                                                                                                • GlassUS$9.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$22.00

                                                                                              • White Blend, Conundrum (1.0L) California

                                                                                                • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                              • Orin Swift Mannequin, California

                                                                                                • BottleUS$64.00

                                                                                              • Other White, Stemmari 'Dalila', Sicily, IT

                                                                                                • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                              • Other White, Ruffino Moscato d'Asti Piedmont, IT

                                                                                                • BottleUS$26.00

                                                                                              • Other White, Frescobaldi Massovivo (Vermentino) Tuscany, IT

                                                                                                • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                              • Riesling, Eroica, Columbia Valley, WA

                                                                                                • BottleUS$32.00

                                                                                              Rose

                                                                                              • Ferrari Carano, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$29.00

                                                                                              • Bertrand Cotes des Roses, Languedoc, FR

                                                                                                • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$38.00

                                                                                              • Cht d'Esclans Whispering Angel, Provence, FR

                                                                                                • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                                • BottleUS$40.00

                                                                                              Last updated: 29 December 2023

                                                                                              What 1,089 people are saying

                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                              4.1
                                                                                              4.1 based on recent ratings
                                                                                              • 4.1Food
                                                                                              • 4Service
                                                                                              • 4Ambience
                                                                                              • 4Value

                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                              Il Culaccino offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." The outdoor patio provides a relaxing ambiance, perfect for enjoying their diverse menu. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian meals" and "awesome staff." While some note occasional service delays, overall, it's a charming spot for any occasion.

                                                                                              1,089 Reviews

                                                                                              1. Travis

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                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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                                                                                              2. 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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                                                                                              3. 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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                                                                                              4. 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.

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                                                                                              5. 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.

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                                                                                              6. 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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                                                                                              7. 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

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                                                                                              8. Peter

                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                22 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                22 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Great family Italian. Portions are big and the service was excellent. My daughter had a perfectly cooked filet mignon with fried potatoes that were fantastically prepared in butter and oil. Our mains were a mixed bag. My chicken Marsala was fine, nothing special and the Mrs had eggplant parm that just missed the mark unfortunately. Pasta was good, sauces were fine. Desert was a big winner - a chocolate cake slice the size of three deserts. Again - our service was wonderful, the food was verying degrees of just ok. We will give it a try again.

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                                                                                              9. Shellie

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. It was not busy so they allowed us to sit in the window area. Our service and food were good and because it wasn’t real busy it was not noisy. Our only negative was their signature appetizer—the crostinis were burnt, I don’t mind well done so decided to go ahead and try them but all I could taste was the burnt taste. We told our waitress and she got new ones that still appeared burnt but did not taste as bad, but still not great. Neither of us ate much of the appetizer, it just tasted like burnt toast.

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                                                                                              10. Gail

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                Washington DC

                                                                                                33 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                33 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 18 November 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                Great Italian restaurant near the Convention Center. Attentive, professional service, excellent food. Best linguine with clams I've ever had. Great salads, big enough to share. Wonderful bread and olive oil/parmesan cheese dip.

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                                                                                              Il Culaccino is rated 4.1 stars by 1089 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                              2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-4930

                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                                Cermak And Indiana
                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                South Loop
                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
                                                                                              • 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
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                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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