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Piccolo Sogno, Chicago, IL

Piccolo Sogno

4.6
4.6
7034 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    River West
  • Cross street
    Grand
  • Parking details
    Valet with Private Lot: Valet $16 for dinner time and $11 For lunch Cash only
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line & Grand Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 7,034 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolo Sogno is a beloved Chicago gem, praised for its "amazing food and service," "beautiful outdoor patio," and "authentic Italian flavors." Diners adore the garden setting, which offers a "mini trip to Italy," while the attentive staff ensures a "wonderful experience." Perfect for any occasion, it's "highly recommended!"

7,034 Reviews
  1. Jenna

    Chicago22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated in a tent-enclosed room, next to the tent wall, so it was a bit chilly and not as nice as I am used to at this location. There were a few drunk parties next to us who were extremely loud. But I appreciate that we were able to get a table, and they can't control the other diners! Food was absolutely delicious. The special was a perfect citrus-y branzino. Desserts were delightful (I love their panne cotta, but everyone else preferred the chocolate hazelnut confection). The staff were attentive but not overbearing. Love this restaurant but will stick to week nights or summer nights in the garden to avoid the weekend chaos.

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  2. Christine

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In the summer they have the most beautiful garden. During the winter the restaurant ambiance is wonderful as well. Excellent food and service.

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  3. harry

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for business lunch! Easy to have a conversation without excessive ambient noise!

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  4. Zach

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and wine. The signature dish, the Ravioli Picollo Sogno is definitely worth trying. Loved that pastas could be ordered as appetizer size.

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  5. Joe

    Minneapolis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, reasonable prices, impeccable service.

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  6. Marcey

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alfredo is always warm and welcoming. He always makes the experience at Piccolo Sogno exceptional. Love it there.

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  7. Lisa VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am Italian and am quite picky with Italian restaurants. I was impressed from start to finish. The prosciutto pizza was a great appetizer for our table of 5. It reminded us of pizza in Italy. The Amarone wine was excellent and available by the glass, which is rare. The branzino was exceptional! We also loved the lasagna. We all agreed that we will be back!

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  8. Joanne VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely one of my favorite go to places ❤️ In the summer the outdoor patio is the best in the city but on a cold night like tonight, the friendly warm atmosphere and incredible staff is always incredibly welcoming. The branzino is the best in the city!

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  9. Alice VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally! Tired of spotty service? Come see how it’s done correctly. Food excellent and Italian waiters! A real Italian restaurant only as an American can imagine it!

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  10. angela VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Brought our kids and the manager took great care of them - chatted with them and even took them to see the kitchen! Food was great, as always!

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Piccolo Sogno is rated 4.6 stars by 7034 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 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: Valet $16 for dinner time and $11 For lunch 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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