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Piccolo Sogno, Chicago, IL

Piccolo Sogno

4.7
4.7
6946 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”

Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.

When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.

Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm-just for the winter.

You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee.

Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 421-0077
  • Website
    http://piccolosognorestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tony Priolo
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room seats up to 50 people
  • Location
    464 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60642
  • Neighborhood
    River West
  • Cross street
    Grand
  • Parking details
    Valet with Private Lot, $16 for Lunch and Dinner Cash Only
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line & Grand Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 6,946 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Piccolo Sogno is a Chicago gem known for its "amazing" Italian cuisine and "beautiful" garden patio. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and "authentic" flavors, making it a top choice for special occasions. The "lovely ambiance" and "consistently outstanding" dining experience make it a must-visit spot.

6,946 Reviews

  1. Claire

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Piccolo Sogno. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. They know true, traditional service not seen at too many establishments anymore. I typically opt for an entree, but ordered the lasagne this time and it was great. My group left full and happy.

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  2. Patti

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indeed the diamond nestled in the middle of Chicago! From entering the front door, the staff at Piccolo Sogno make you feel like family...their family. Everything on the menu is delicious, flavorful, authentic Italian cuisine (the lasagna is my fav!). Dining here is ALWAYS a treat for us. Tony, Ciro and Alfredo are the BEST of the BEST! Thank you for another wonderful dining experience!

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  3. Barbara

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Seated in the heated outdoor area - ambiance not that great in the winter.

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  4. DAN

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Experience all around, food, service, everything!

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  5. Rachel

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time!! The service is excellent and the food is delicious. The staff was observant and they were very accommodating of our increase in party size. Everyone should experience this restaurant when they visit Chicago!

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  6. John

    Chicago

    106 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here fairly regularly. Atmosphere and service were first rate as always, but on this visit, the meals didn't quite measure up. I ordered the duck, which I had had previously as a special. The first time I had it, it wa first class, this time, it was overcooked, dry and somewhat heavy. My wife was not terribly please with her pasta. Maybe just an off night? I hope so.

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  7. Marc

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As a longtime Piccolo diner and enthusiast, please put touch lamps on the tables. It’s so difficult to read your beautiful menus, Tony and Ciro!! ~Rochelle Lane

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  8. MayeBeth

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Branzino in the USA! When black truffle in season make sure to taste it on a yummy pasta. Pizza Bianca a tasty first course.

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  9. Michael

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Loud, overpriced and average food. Pasta was blah, steak was ok and seafood was good.

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  10. Daniel

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The quality of the restaurant has deteriorated quite a bit since last visit, starting with the service. The service was about as abbreviated as it comes and not good. Calamari was chewy. Food was okay, not stellar. The ambiance was pretty poor. The booking should disclose if you will be outside in a tent when booked. Not planning on coming back anytime soon.

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Piccolo Sogno is rated 4.7 stars by 6946 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Google Map for Piccolo Sogno

464 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60642

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grand
  • Neighborhood
    River West
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet with Private Lot, $16 for Lunch and Dinner Cash Only
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line & Grand Bus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tony Priolo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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