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Outdoor Cafe - Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL
Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL
Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL
Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL
Coco Pazzo, Chicago, IL

Coco Pazzo

4.7
4.7
3904 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
300 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Since 1992, Coco Pazzo has been an award-winning, Tuscan-inspired Chicago favorite. Menu items include the Porterhouse Bistecca alla Fiorentina and whole Mediterranean Sea Bass filleted tableside. Additionally, find housemade pasta, hand-tossed pizza and daily risotto and seafood specials. Enjoy the wood-burning oven while you sit and eat at the bar. As close to Italy as you can get, you'll enjoy dining in this 1905 former warehouse loft space.

Soaring ceilings with theatrical lighting, blue velvet drapes surround the dining room. Sit near an open window and enjoy passersby in this vibrant River North neighborhood. Steps from the Merchandise Mart and a short walk over the river from the Loop. Feel the welcoming and warm hospitality of this Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurant & Best Italian Wine List recipient and Wine Spectator award winner. Outdoor patio open weather permitting. Whether you join us for a romantic date night or corporate event, we look forward to hosting you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 836-0900
  • Website
    http://www.cocopazzochicago.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Hammond
  • Catering
    Coco Pazzo can cater a wide range of events from small dinners to large gatherings and weddings.
  • Private party facilities
    Coco Pazzo's warm loft setting adds a level of welcome comfort to any occasion. Beautiful velvet drapes can be partitioned to accommodate privacy for up to 50 guests. We're happy to arrange exclusive use of the restaurant for up to 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Jack Weiss: (312) 836-0900
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    300 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Franklin
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is $15.00. Street metered parking. Local public parking garages.
  • Public transit
    CTA Brown Line Train - Merchandise Mart stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

Antipasti

  • Antipasti Misti$24.00

    Imported Italian meats, grilled & roasted vegetables, olives, Calabrian peppers

    • Small$24.00
    • Large$34.00

  • Mozzarella di Bufala$22.00

    Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil

    • Polpo Arrosto$26.00

      Wood roasted octopus, fingerling potatoes, saffron aioli, Calabrian chili paste, frisée

      • Fritto Misto di Mare$25.00

        Crispy fried shrimp, squid, zucchini, fennel, lemon

        • Crudo do Tonno*$22.00

          Sliced raw Ahi tuna, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, capers, chili slices, microgreens

          • Carpaccio di Manzo*$23.00

            Thinly sliced prime beef tenderloin, shaved cremini mushrooms, black truffle aioli, arugula, parmesan

            • Fegatini di Pollo$20.00

              House made chicken liver pate, onion marmalade, Carta di Musica, fried shallots

              Insalata

              • Insalatina$12.00

                Assorted greens, cucumber, radish, tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette

                • Sette Vegetali$14.00

                  Seven chopped vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette, shaved Parmesan Reggiano

                  • Barbabietole$14.00

                    Roasted beets, aged goat cheese, frisée, spiced pecans, apple-maple vinaigrette

                    Contorni

                    • Patate alla Toscana$10.00

                      Tuscan fries, herbs, onions, Parmesan, truffle aioli

                      • Spinaci$12.00

                        Sautéed baby spinach

                        • Cavolini$12.00

                          Roasted Brussels sprouts

                          • Rapini$12.00

                            Sautéed rapini, garlic, pepperoncino

                            Pizza

                            • Margherita$24.00

                              Tomato, basil, Fiore di Latte

                              • Funghi e Gorgonzola$25.00

                                White pizza, gorgonzola, forest mushrooms

                                • Diavola$26.00

                                  Tomato, Fiore di Latte, spicy salami

                                  Pasta

                                  • Gnocchetti di Spinaci$25.00

                                    Spinach gnochetti, tomato sauce, ricotta

                                    • Ravioli Fave e Piselli$26.00

                                      Ricotta-Pecorino-fava-mint filled, black truffle sauce, fava beans, peas

                                      • Penne all 'Arrabbiata'$25.00

                                        Eggplant, spicy tomato sauce

                                        • Taglilini Neri$28.00

                                          Squid ink pasta, mixed seafood, rapini, herbed bread crumbs

                                          • Spaghetti alle Vongole$32.00

                                            Manilla clams, garlic, parsley, pepperoncino

                                            • Tagliatelle Bolognese$27.00

                                              House made pasta, Chef Eric's Tuscan style meat ragú

                                              • Rigatoni alla Buttera$27.00

                                                House made fennel sausage, sweet peas, tomato, parmesan, cream

                                                • Pappardelle ai Coniglio$30.00

                                                  House made wide pasta, rabbit ragú

                                                  • Risotto del Giorno$28.00

                                                    Aged Carnaroli rice of the day

                                                    • PA$28.00

                                                  Secondi

                                                  • Melanzane Parmigiana$28.00

                                                    Baked eggplant Parmigiana style

                                                    • Branzino al Forno$44.00

                                                      Whole Mediterranean sea bass, wood roasted, Ligurian olive oil

                                                      • Cacciucco Livornese$42.00

                                                        Spicy Tuscan seafood stew, crostini

                                                        • Petto di Pollo Ripieno$36.00

                                                          Semi-boneless chicken breast, fontina-mushroom-thyme filled, Swiss chard, pan reduction

                                                          • Saltimbocca di Vitello$42.00

                                                            Veal medallions with prosciutto & sage, rapini, soft polenta, wine-shallot sauce

                                                            • Maiale alla Milanese$34.00

                                                              Crispy breaded pork chop, arugula, grape tomatoes

                                                              • Bistecca Toscana*$66.00

                                                                14 oz Piedmontese beef NY strip, wood roasted, Tuscan fries, truffle aioli

                                                                • Fiorentina*$150.00

                                                                  Wood roasted 40 oz prime dry aged beef porterhouse, arugula [for two, sliced tableside]

                                                                  Cocktails

                                                                  $19

                                                                  • Italian 75

                                                                    Roku Gin, Prosecco, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup

                                                                    • Mule

                                                                      Janoka Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice

                                                                      • Melagrana

                                                                        Ketel One Citron, Cointreau, Pomegranate, Lemon

                                                                        • Italian Manhattan

                                                                          Maker's Mark Bourbon, Averna, Sweet Vermouth

                                                                          • Espresso Martini

                                                                            Effen Vodka, Espresso, Kahlua, Baileys

                                                                            • Old Fashioned

                                                                              Knob Creek Bourbon, Bitters, Orange, Cherry

                                                                              • Limoncello-Mezcal Margarita

                                                                                Limoncello, Mezcal, Triple Sec, Lime Juice

                                                                                • Negroni Classico

                                                                                  Tanqueray Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

                                                                                  • Negroni Sbagliato

                                                                                    Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Prosecco

                                                                                    • Bellini

                                                                                      Prosecco, Peach Puree

                                                                                      • Aperol Spritz

                                                                                        Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Garnish

                                                                                        Vini al Bicchiere

                                                                                          Frizzante

                                                                                          • Prosecco, Le Pianure NV Brut$18.00

                                                                                            • 187ml$18.00

                                                                                          • Prosecco, Le Pianure Lunetta NV Brut Rosé$18.00

                                                                                            • 187ml$18.00

                                                                                          Bianchi

                                                                                          • Kerner, Abbazia di Novacella 2023$15.00

                                                                                            • Greco di Tufo, Villa Matilde 2023$16.00

                                                                                              • Vermentino, Cecila 2022$16.00

                                                                                                • Sauvignon Blanc, Pitars 2023$17.00

                                                                                                  • Pinot Grigio, Cantina Tramin 2023$17.00

                                                                                                    • Chardonnay, Castiglion del Bosco 2022$18.00

                                                                                                      Rosato

                                                                                                      • Sangiovese, Il Borro 2022$16.00

                                                                                                        Rossi

                                                                                                        • Morellino D'Scansano, Le Pupille 2021$14.00

                                                                                                          • Chianti Classico Riserva, Uberti 2020$18.00

                                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Saracco 2022$18.00

                                                                                                              • Montepulciano Riserva, Valle Reale 2017$18.00

                                                                                                                • Cabernet Sauvignon, Palazzotto, Maculan 2020$27.00

                                                                                                                  • Barolo, Patres, San Silvestro 2020$32.00

                                                                                                                    • Brunello Di Montalcino, Ventolaio 2018$35.00

                                                                                                                      Birra

                                                                                                                      • Peroni$8.00

                                                                                                                        • Moretti$8.00

                                                                                                                          • Dolomiti Rosso$8.00

                                                                                                                            • Dolomiti Pils$10.00

                                                                                                                              • Heineken$7.00

                                                                                                                                • Amstel Light$7.00

                                                                                                                                  • Three Floyds Zombie Dust$10.00

                                                                                                                                    • Revolution Anti-Hero$9.00

                                                                                                                                      • Heineken Non Alc$7.00

                                                                                                                                        Last updated: April 4, 2025

                                                                                                                                        What 3,904 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
                                                                                                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                                        • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                                                        • 4.5Value

                                                                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                                                                        • Chicago

                                                                                                                                          Italian

                                                                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                        Coco Pazzo delights with "outstanding Italian food" and "excellent service" in a "warm and inviting" atmosphere. The menu features standout dishes like "best eggplant parm" and "perfect risotto." Consistent quality and attentive staff make it a "go-to" dining spot in Chicago, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
                                                                                                                                        3,904 Reviews

                                                                                                                                        1. Alan VIP

                                                                                                                                          London3 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          Food is amazing. Service is amazing. What else can I say.

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                                                                                                                                        2. Kelly

                                                                                                                                          Oklahoma City52 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          We went here on a recommendation from a local business contact and it was fantastic! Away from tourists, old school Italian food and wonderful Italian wines. Our family was celebrating our last night in chicago and it was perfect. We will definitely return

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                                                                                                                                        3. Ed VIP

                                                                                                                                          Chicago39 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 23, 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          Outstanding!! The menu and service are amazing. We ordered the veal saltimbocca and we had Caesar salad served tableside. What a great touch. The liver pate was the best we’ve had. And the in-house breads and desserts are hard to beat

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                                                                                                                                        4. jimmyd233

                                                                                                                                          Chicago5 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 22, 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          I’m have been dining here every few months for the past couple of years and absolutely love it. It is great every time. Incredibly consistent. I know every time I come to coco Pazzo I am going to get a great meal and quality service.

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                                                                                                                                        5. Margaret

                                                                                                                                          Chicago28 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 16, 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          We’ve been enjoying Coco Pazzo for over 30 years and we always have a great meal. Amazing menu choices, attentive service. It’s a go-to for us. Looking forward to next time!

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                                                                                                                                        6. ADRIENNE VIP

                                                                                                                                          Chicago42 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 15, 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          Delicious dinner of appetizers & entrees, yummy cocktails. Lovely evening!!

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                                                                                                                                        7. David

                                                                                                                                          Minneapolis2 reviews

                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 14, 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          Excellent food and experience . Been coming for years .. always good.

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                                                                                                                                        8. Gwen VIP

                                                                                                                                          Chicago15 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 14, 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          Best Eggplant Parm, ever! Really nice carpaccio, and rigatoni with fennel sausage, too.

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                                                                                                                                        9. Steve VIP

                                                                                                                                          Chicago45 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 13, 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          Always happy to visit CP. Consistently a lovely dinner experience. Management and staff are gracious and proficient.

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                                                                                                                                        10. EDRIC WOO VIP

                                                                                                                                          New York City25 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                          It was wonderful food and service. Just a little noisy caused it’s really busy.

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                                                                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                                                                        Coco Pazzo offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Coco Pazzo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 836-0900.

                                                                                                                                        Coco Pazzo is rated 4.7 stars by 3904 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                        Google Map for Coco Pazzo

                                                                                                                                        300 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

                                                                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                                                                                          Franklin
                                                                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                          River North (Chicago)
                                                                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                          Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                          Italian, Steak, Seafood
                                                                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                                                                          Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                                                                          Business Casual
                                                                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                                                                          Valet parking is $15.00. Street metered parking. Local public parking garages.
                                                                                                                                        • Public transit
                                                                                                                                          CTA Brown Line Train - Merchandise Mart stop
                                                                                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                                                                                          AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                        • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                          Eric Hammond
                                                                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                        • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                                                          Order direct
                                                                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                                                                          http://www.cocopazzochicago.com/
                                                                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                                                                          (312) 836-0900
                                                                                                                                        • Catering
                                                                                                                                          Coco Pazzo can cater a wide range of events from small dinners to large gatherings and weddings.
                                                                                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                          Coco Pazzo's warm loft setting adds a level of welcome comfort to any occasion. Beautiful velvet drapes can be partitioned to accommodate privacy for up to 50 guests. We're happy to arrange exclusive use of the restaurant for up to 150 guests.
                                                                                                                                        • Private party contact
                                                                                                                                          Jack Weiss: (312) 836-0900
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