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il Carciofo, Chicago, IL

il Carciofo

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4.5
4.5
397 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 126 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
  • Location
    1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Enjoy a special Mother's Day Brunch at Il Carciofo in the Fulton Market, West Loop neighborhood of Chicago with a 3-course dining experience curated by Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase onsite. Check out the full menu here: https://bit.ly/ICMOTHERSDAY2025 **Please note that this experience will be limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price -- a 20% Service Charge and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the day of the event.**

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025 - Bar Seating

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Enjoy a special Mother's Day Brunch at Il Carciofo in the Fulton Market, West Loop neighborhood of Chicago with a 3-course dining experience curated by Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase onsite. Check out the full menu here: https://bit.ly/ICMOTHERSDAY2025 *Please note this is for seating at the bar counter.* **Please note that this experience will be limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price -- a 20% Service Charge and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the day of the event.**

  • Design Days Lunch

    $70.00 per person

    Apr 25, 2025 - Jun 10, 2025
    MillerKnoll is pleased to offer an exclusive luncheon experience for client hosting at Il Carciofo, located at 1045 Fulton Market, on Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10. Reservations may be made for parties of up to 10 guests and will feature a curated lunch menu along with a la carte beverage options. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note the following booking guidelines: This experience is reserved for MillerKnoll-hosted client groups only. To ensure availability for all teams, we kindly request one reservation per hosted group. The cost of the meal will be covered by the hosting team and should be expensed through standard T&E channels. Please reach out to designdaysrequests@millerknoll.com with any questions. We look forward to providing your clients with a memorable dining experience. An automatic 18% service charge will be added automatically to all checks. The reservation must be cancelled by Tuesday, June 3rd. If you cancel after this date MillerKnoll may assess a fee of $75 per person.

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Menu

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What 397 people are saying

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

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Carciofo dazzles with its vibrant ambiance and standout dishes like "artichoke," "carbonara," and "pistachio gelato." Guests appreciate the "amazing service," and the open kitchen offers a dynamic dining experience. While some dishes need fine-tuning, the restaurant's charm and flavorful menu make it a must-try destination.
397 Reviews

  1. Kyle

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omg Chef Joe amazing experience from the Crudo, rigatoni carbonara, gnocchetti, maiale al forno every dish wow! Thank you for hospitality Joe and Jacqueline! To watch the team in action was great at the chef’s counter. One of last final meals in Chicago.. Thank you guys! Spiaggia love! 

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  2. Karlie VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing server and enjoyed our dinner sitting at the bar with a front row seat to the kitchen. Would absolutely recommend!

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  3. lisa VIP

    Chicago155 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mixed reviews on the food. Crudo was excellent, salad was nice, spaghetti w vongole was just bad. Very buttery. Lots of clam shells, no clams. Drinks were goid - call out to a Roman holiday. Not returning.

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  4. James

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was delicious. Will be back in the future. Very authentic Al dente pasta

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  5. Derrick VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Some highs, some mehs, but a decent dinner. Standouts included the Dasil Basey cocktail, the lamb ribs (amazing!), rigatoni w/ guanciale (va bene), the bread served with the prosciutto appetizer, and the pistachio gelato. I’d also say that the Cacio was decent if not maybe a little TOO al dente. The zucchini pizza wasn’t exactly flavor-packed, and the funghi was even less interesting. The pesto/ragu riced ball appetizers were ok but not great. Generally my thinking is that in finer dining establishments, when you are served smaller plates, those plates should be exciting to your mouth, both flavorful and interesting beyond the idea. They should be quite good and I didn’t get that from at least half of the dishes we ordered. I was telling my companion, I want what whoever voted this place one of the best new restaurants in the world, had. THAT should be a separate menu because the rest felt underwhelming after coming in with such high expectations.

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  6. Sam VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is special. My 4th time and gets better every time. The steak was cooked perfectly. We had 3 pastas and all were excellent. The saltimbocca dish was unbelievable.

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  7. Anneliese

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a perfect meal from beginning to end. Caitlin was a joy and the whole staff was attentive without being over bearing. The food was Italian done at its best. Bravo.

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  8. Mary VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the chef's counter and had a great dinner. The lamb ribs and gnochetti were highlights, but everything was delicious.

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  9. Mary Jo

    Chicago11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I would definitely go back for the pasta and the cappuccino was the best I ever had. I was expecting to be transported to Rome but outside of the wait staff and food nothing said “Rome”. What was particularly disappointing was the music. It was not enjoyable or relaxing and definitely took away from my experience of dining as opposed to eating. I did however appreciate the two complimentary glasses of prosecco for our anniversary and the wine we had was exceptional.

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  10. Sachin VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent the setting is great. Can’t wait to go back.

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FAQs

il Carciofo is rated 4.5 stars by 397 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. West Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 126 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for il Carciofo

1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
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