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Club Lago Restaurant, Chicago, IL

Club Lago Restaurant

4.7
4.7
495 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Opening its doors in 1952, Club Lago has anchored the corner of Superior and Orleans since before the neighborhood River North grew up around it. Serving classic Northern Italian specialties from the Garfagnana Valley in Tuscany to steaks, chops and signature sandwiches too, the Lago's staff will recommend the perfect entree for whatever mood you're in.

Third generation owners GianCarlo and Guido are pouring the wine or serving the veal--it's a family affair. Time warp back to the fifties with a glass of chianti in a plush booth in the bar or hold court at one of the tables in the back; Club Lago's ideal for the first date, a meal before the theater or a game, or whenever you're looking to relax to great food and be a regular in a family joint.

Some call it "retro," we call it home. Benvenuti, come on in!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    All sorts of street parking and lots just south of us.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 495 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
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Club Lago Restaurant offers an "old-school Italian family" experience with "wonderful service" and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its "authentic family recipes," standout dishes include chicken parm and veal. The "friendly staff" and charming ambiance make it a "Chicago gem" for genuine Italian dining.

495 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was cooked perfectly. Got the booth for date night. Staff was a little busy but that’s to be expected when the foods as good as it is.

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  2. Sarah

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I was conflicted on how many stars to give this place. Some things really stood out, some average, and some disappointing things as well. To start, the dining area is spacious and getting a table for 4 was smooth. The tables are provided with bread and butter, but it was cold and tough, so I didn't care for it. Service is strangely both fast and slow. My table had to flag down our waitress to order, which took about 10 minutes to do so. However, once we put in our orders the food came out very quickly. I would say it took longer to get our waitress to put in our orders. Mixed reviews for the house salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was incredibly juicy, but the rest of the salad was okay. However, the house made Italian sauce really pulled everything together for me and made the salad enjoyable. I tried the cheese tortellini with vodka sauce and this was delicious! It was so so good. Everything else was average. The onion rings were not crispy and lacked flavor, but they started to grow on me as late more. However, definitely not "best in the city". The chicken Parmesan was loved by the table and they even ordered a second plate. The establishment was very clean and full of history. Prices were very reasonable and we all left full.

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  3. Kathleen

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a unique dining experience and the food is wonderful..

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  4. Gina

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic! We loved how they did Christmas carols during dinner on Christmas Eve!

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  5. John

    Chicago24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Club Lago is a wonderful "neighborhood "restaurant, with a homey vibe and great food. The service was excellent, attentive, friendly. All 10 of us were delighted with our meals. And the lunch prices were excellent (especially compared with other River North restaurants) Highly recommended.

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  6. Rebecca VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful intimate evening, with professional service and attention to every detail. Food was plentiful and outstanding!

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  7. Cynthia

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is generally consistent and reasonably priced compared to many other restaurants in Chicago which don’t have the same caliber of food. My only disappointment was that the linguine with white clams sauce was over salted. I would have sent it back, but I was starving and they were very busy. Still delish. The service was excellent and they are always welcoming. It’s old school Italian with a casual but classic atmosphere. Great for couples and families.

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  8. ann VIP

    Cincinnati18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mediocre and service was slow. Took a long time to get our check. Would not return

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    perfected classic Italian favorites. No complaints. Hyped up and lived up to the hype. If you get the chance to go you should!!

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  10. KlausH

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and value. Highly recommend the Veal Saltimbocca!

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FAQs

Club Lago Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Club Lago Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 951-2849.

Club Lago Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 495 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Club Lago Restaurant

331 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    All sorts of street parking and lots just south of us.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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