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il Porcellino, Chicago, IL

il Porcellino

4.8
4.8
4423 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 116 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy.

As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Catering
    Contact ilporcellinoparties@lettuce.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Alana & Lili: (312) 595-0800
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Clark St.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Negroni Hour at the il Porcellino Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Check out il Porcellino for Negroni Hour, featuring $8 House Negroni, rotating monthly Negroni special and select wines by the glass, as well as special bites for $6. Happy Hour specials are available at the bar and for dine-in only, Monday - Friday from 4pm to 6pm.

    Negroni Hour at the il Porcellino Bar Photo

What 4,423 people are saying

il Porcellino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Porcellino in Chicago offers "amazing Italian food" with standout dishes like the burrata lasagna and meatballs. Guests rave about the "great service," intimate atmosphere, and lively ambiance. The garlic bread is a must-try, and the restaurant is praised for its "exceptional service" and delicious cocktails. A perfect spot for celebrations!
4,423 Reviews
  1. Harshal

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe. Good food. Great service. Lots of vegetarian options.

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  2. Logan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Went for a casual “double date” with some friends and had a great time! The restaurant was filled with great music and incredible lighting; truly a great place to visit for a dinner at night. Will come again!
    il PorcellinoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the review Logan

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  3. Celina

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Recommend the garlic bread and fried calamari for appetizers; enjoyed the eggplant parmesan, kale salad, gnocchi, spicy scallops for the main meals and the chocolate cake for dessert.
    il PorcellinoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Celina

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  4. chaitanya

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. Wish they had some pizza options in the menu
    il PorcellinoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the review

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  5. Lori

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and the drinks were great. We ordered 4 types of pasta dishes, the pasta was rolled too thick, gnocchi was too heavy(way too much flour), the tomato sauce lacked flavour.

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  6. Emily VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great job accommodating a large party. Great food and ambiance
    il PorcellinoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Emily

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  7. Shannon

    Baltimore34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t say enough good things about Il Porcellino! Everything was wonderful - atmosphere, service and especially the food! We ordered the garlic bread and meatballs appetizer at the suggestion of our server, and both were excellent. We also shared a small Caesar salad, which was big enough for 2 unless you’re really hungry or not ordering other food (FYI, I saw another table get the large salad, which is definitely big enough for 4). Our server told us that everything is big enough to split including many of the entrees. After eating all these appetizers, we decided to share the lasagna. This was a really nice option as we’re just visiting Chicago for the weekend and had no place to keep leftovers or time to eat them. The lasagna was AMAZING. Highly recommend this restaurant! We will definitely be back next time we visit Chicago!
    il PorcellinoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Shannon

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  8. Debbie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was fabulous! Loved the Chicken Vesuvio followed by the triple chocolate cake for dessert. The ambience was perfect & not very loud.
    il PorcellinoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Debbie

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  9. Debbin

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was awesome. I took my mom here for her birthday and the entire staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. They really helped make the experience special. The food was absolutely divine. I would return 1 million times over just to eat the baked burrata lasagna again. Everything was superb.
    il PorcellinoResponded on May 2, 2025
    Thank you for the review and celebrating with us

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  10. Jarrod

    Phoenix6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Was expecting an amazing meal with how great the reviews were but it fell very short of that. Pasta was very underdone with not much flavor. Portion size was kid size. We left still hungry and went for pizza a few blocks away which was much better. Hopefully they look at the back of house and hopefully make it better.
    il PorcellinoResponded on May 2, 2025
    We apologize for your experience with us. We do appreciate the feedback so that we can continue to grow.

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FAQs

il Porcellino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 595-0800.

il Porcellino is rated 4.8 stars by 4423 OpenTable diners.

il Porcellino does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  5. River North (Chicago)

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Booked 116 times today
Google Map for il Porcellino

59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clark St.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Wednesday-Sunday. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart Brown Line Grand Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Aguilar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Contact ilporcellinoparties@lettuce.com or call 312.595.0800 for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Alana & Lili: (312) 595-0800
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