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il Carciofo, Chicago, IL

il Carciofo

4.6
4.6
170 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 134 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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.
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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

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    $105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine's Day with a family-style feast at il Carciofo, located in the Fulton Market District of West Loop, Chicago! Enjoy a four-course Roman-Italian dining experience curated by Celebrity Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase at the restaurant. Check out the full menu here: bit.ly/ICVDAY2025 **Please note that this experience will be limited to 2 hours. Gratuity and Tax are not included in the ticket price -- Sales Tax, a 20% Service Charge, and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the night of the event.** Tickets are non refundable.

  • Valentine's Day 2025 - Bar Counter

    $105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine's Day with a family-style feast at il Carciofo, located in the Fulton Market District of West Loop, Chicago! Enjoy a four-course Roman-Italian dining experience curated by Celebrity Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase at the restaurant. Check out the full menu here: bit.ly/ICVDAY2025 **Please note this reservation is for a seat at the bar counter.** **Please note that this experience will be limited to 2 hours. Gratuity and Tax are not included in the ticket price -- Sales Tax, a 20% Service Charge, and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the night of the event.** Tickets are non-refundable.

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What 170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Il Carciofo offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional Roman-inspired cuisine" crafted by Chef Joe Flamm. The standout dishes include the artichoke appetizer, "amazing carbonara," and inventive pizzas. Guests praise the "attentive service" and "lively ambiance," making it a must-visit spot in the West Loop. Reservations recommended!

171 Reviews

  1. Shivani

    VIP

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very excited to get a reservation, but unfortunately the experience fell short. Food - Pesto pulsi: 7/10 Good, but needed more flavor. Pesto Gnocchetti - 7/10 again, this was good and the bite was great but the flavoring was just not there. Ravioli Pomodoro - 3/10 this was the least favorite. The cheese on top made the dish far too salty and the filling in the ravioli was not flavorful. Drinks- Old Fashioned - 8/10, great drink! Espresso Martini - 9/10, maybe my most favorite one yet! Dessert - Pistachio Gelato - 9/10, delicious! Service: 9/10, Alejandro was great! I’d come back for drinks but sadly not the food. Not worth the price point.

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  2. Robyn

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Chloe was the only thing that saved our experience. She was kind, knowledgeable, and good at her job. However, walking in we were met by two very rude hostesses, barking orders at where to stand, and told us we couldn’t go to bar for a drink and refused to seat us unless whole party was there. Food was fine, but I’m not itching to go back when the first exchange was so terrible.

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  3. William

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Webber made us feel truly at home. I’ll be back soon.

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  4. Maria

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food portion was too small. I ordered tire forno guiiseppe. It was more like an appetizer. The halibut was a nice size. Everything else was extremely small. Not worth what I paid. Was charged for birthday dessert. Didn’t like it. Don’t think I will go back. Nice ambience.

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  5. Margaret

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mortadella pizza is amazing in my opinion better than the similar dish we tried in Rome. Pesto Gnocchi and carbonara were our favorite pastas. Gelato is the best we have had - we loved the hazelnut/ chocolate one.

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  6. Sara

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I rarely feel compelled to write reviews, but the service at il Carciofo was AMAZING, and their dedication and joy deserves to be sung. Our server was the most attentive and sweet individual who made our children (9 and 11 y.o.) feel so included and fancy (in a fun way), taking the time to explain various items on the menu and guide them through the menu. And the kitchen staff - who work in an open venue - were fast, having fun, talking to patrons, and just brought such happiness to us. I expected the restaurant to have delicious food (and it did); but the service was truly memorable.

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  7. Marissa

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service really needs some work. The hostess’ seemed bothered by our presence. The food was sub par at best. Our server was avoiding asking us how we enjoyed the food and we ended up not eating most items. Will look forward to trying again after they’ve worked out the issues from opening

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a big fan of Joe Flamm’s restaurant Rosemary, so I was really excited to try his new restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautiful, but the food was … meh. Nothing was bad, so to speak, but nothing we had was amazing. The signature artichoke appetizer was greasy and lacked flavor, the Rosso pizza had great dough/crust but overall was simple and didn’t have the flavor a dish this simple needs, the Gnocchi pesto was good but for the price point I would go down the street to Monteverde and have an excellent gnocchi pesto. The best dishes we had were the Funghi side dish, which had lots of great flavor and the Pistachio gelato. I don’t know if the gelato was made in house, but it was the best I have ever had. I would go back, sit at the bar, and just order a drink and gelato. Again, the restaurant wasn’t bad, but in a neighborhood that has so many great options it was underwhelming. I’d go to Rosemary or Monteverde and be excited and happy to spend the money.

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  9. Gina

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great…don’t skip the gelato!Great Ambiance!

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  10. Katharine

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very spot on to the mission the restaurant has set. The floor and flow of the tables goes well either way how the restaurant gives out food.

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FAQs

il Carciofo is rated 4.6 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 134 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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