il Carciofo

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

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   Mary

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was fabulous, especially the fried artichokes
   

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   John

   Pittsburgh7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding meal!!! The surcharge is Mickey Mouse stuff - STOP it!!
   

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   Camilo VIP

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   You’ll have a fine time here, but it will not blow your mind. Overall the servers were very friendly and attentive, from the bass boys to the host, hostess and waiter. A few hiccups: the mortadella pizza is not a pizza, it’s a sandwich, just call it what it is. The pesto in it was too salty. The suppli were just fine, although the cheese on top was delicious. The maiale’s crispy skin was fantastic. The rest of it was plastered with a coating of pesto so thick I wonder if the cook thought he was frosting a cake. Again, the salt on it was not right. Biggest no: they did not bring the two mains at the same time; we had to wait almost ten minutes for the second one to make it to the table. The zabaione dessert was ok, but the cream was a little grainy, almost sandy. Don’t get it. The puglian red wine glass was very good. The restaurant noise was very loud. You’ll have a hard time hearing what your waiter is saying. And if you need the bathroom, make sure you bring a winter coat with you. It was freezing in there. Your check will show a 4 percent surcharge. Silly and upsetting. Just raise the prices in the menu!
   

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   Liza VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Pastas were not al dente … they were raw Undercooked. Artichokes were nothing. We had all had them in Trastevere, in Rome, …. Many times … these were not Roman. Veal tough. Ice cream too salty
   

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   Erez

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service were outstanding. Would absolutely come back. Didn’t have a bad thing.
   

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   Chris VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great dining experience. Our server, Ryan, was outstanding. Food was good. Highly recommend the Suppli Ragu. The mortadella pizza was really unique, delicious, and very large. The fried artichoke is a must get. The maiale al forno was good but probably wouldn't get again. Romanesco was very flavorful and a great side to accompany most anything on the menu. Great wine selection. Overall we had a really nice dinner and would probably go back and eat at the bar and focus on the antipasti, pizzas, or a pasta with a glass of wine.
   

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   Mike VIP

   Philadelphia23 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We were excited to try this restaurant based on a friend’s recommendation. We arrived at 8:30. The restaurant is pretty. It was crowded and a little loud. We were told that the pastas were large and meant to be shared. We had the suppli ragu and it was good. By 10pm the pasta had not arrived. We asked about it and were told that “pasta takes time.” When it did arrive it was a small portion. Definitely not meant to feed more than one person. It also was not like any pasta carbonara I have ever had. We left hungry. :(
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Munich1 review

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I had heard from USA Today that now you can get a reservation as was very hard. I understand now why that’s possible. Had two recommended pastas that were very mediocre and Veal saltimbocca that wasn’t great. Potatoes and comped broccoli dish given slow service were not good. Nothin terrible but all dishes were consistently mediocre. Felt Ike Olive Garden. Will never go back as so many better alternatives.
   

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   Connie VIP

   Atlanta4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service was amazing! Each course was delicious and the presentation was perfect. A must-visit.
   

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    Jerry VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    As close to perfect aided by our server. Jaclyn. Each dish arrived with grace and artistry.
    

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