Il Culaccino

4.5

799 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Il Culaccino, the new fine Italian dining restaurant presented by the Franco’s Restaurant Group, comes to McCormick Square in Spring 2019. Anchored in the Arrive Lex Apartment Tower, 2134 South Indiana, Il Culaccino is just steps away from Wintrust Arena and a short walk from McCormick Place. At Il Culaccino, you’ll enjoy unique wines and delicious plates accompanied by the friendly and superior service that has become the hallmark of Franco’s Restaurant Group, family-owned since 1989.

Be prepared to have your senses thrilled at Il Culaccino, before or after exploring McCormick Square, Chicago’s most exciting and vibrant new entertainment district.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

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Takeout

(312) 794-5300

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 794-5300
Website
http://ilculaccino.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-4930
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
Cermak And Indiana
Parking details
Valet Friday-Sunday Evenings, Street Parking, Validated Parking in building garage
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Grilled Calamari$16.00
Served with Mixed Greens, Balsamic Drizzle
Fried Calamari$15.00
Bruschetta$9.00
Sausage & Peppers$15.00
With Roasted Potatoes and Onions
Nonna's Meatballs$14.00
Marinara, Parmesan
Stuffed Peppers$16.00
Sausage, Zesty Tomato Sauce
Imported Burrata$19.00
With Sun-dried Tomatoes and Pesto
Salsiccia e Rapini Pizzette$14.00
Sausage, Calabrian Chilis, Rapini, Mozzarella
Bruschetta Pizzette$12.00
Homemade Bruschetta Mix with Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
Franco's Pizzette$14.00
Sausage, Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella
Baked Clams$12.00
Half dozen per order
Soup of the Day
- Bowl$7.00
Whipped Ricotta Tuffo$14.00
Ricotta, Orange Marmalade, Honey, Crostinis

Insalata

Caprese$12.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad$12.00
Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
House Salad$9.00
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
Nonna's Meatball Salad$16.00
Romaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Italian Vinaigrette, Nonna's Meatball
Chopped Salad$13.00
Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Blue Cheese
Mario's Salad$14.00
Romaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami, Italian Vinaigrette
Arugula Salad$12.00
Shaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion

Pasta

Gluten free pasta options available

Jumbo Rigatoni$18.00
Nonna's Sunday Gravy
Pipette "Little Pipes" alla Vodka$17.00
Vodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta
Fettuccini alla Franco$20.00
Mushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce
Orecchiette$18.00
Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$24.00
Linguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce
Fusilli$18.00
Red Peppers, Peas, Light Tomato Sauce
Pasta Marinara$16.00
Choice of Penne, Rigatoni or Capellini
Penne Buttera$18.00
Sausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce
Housemade Gnocchi
- Fresh Tomato Sauce$18.00
- Al Forno Style with Provolone and Ricotta$22.00
Tortellini Carbonara$19.00
Prosciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce
Bucatini$19.00
Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes
Rigatoni Arrabbiata$18.00
Zesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto
Spicy Penne Pesto$17.00
Spicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers
Pappardelle$24.00
Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach in a White Wine Sauce
Daily Risotto
- MP
Linguini with Clam Sauce$25.00
Sautéed and Chopped Clams, White Wine or Spicy Tomato Sauce

Entrata

Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00
Served on a Bed of Pasta
Pan Seared Salmon$24.00
Spinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes
Bone-In Chicken Vesuvio$24.00
Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
Parmigiana
Served on a Bed of Pasta. Choice of Preparation:
- Chicken$24.00
- Veal$28.00
Limone
Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta. Choice of Preparation:
- Chicken$24.00
- Veal$28.00
Marsala
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta. Choice of Preparation:
- Chicken$24.00
- Veal$28.00
Milanese
Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes. Choice of Preparation:
- Chicken$24.00
- Veal$28.00
Calabrese
Mushrooms, Potatoes, Peppers, Onions. Choice of Preparation:
- Chicken$24.00
- Veal$28.00
Giardiniera
Breaded Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes. Choice of Preparation:
- Chicken$24.00
- Veal$28.00
Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop*
Marsala, Vesuvio, or Calabrese Style
- 20 oz$25.00

Prime Cuts

Prime Ribeye*
- 20 oz$45.00
Prime Filet*
- 10 oz$40.00

Sides

Spinach, Mushrooms, or Rapini$7.00
Sausage$9.00
Italian Fries$7.00
Potatoes$7.00
Vesuvio or roasted

Wine List

Reds

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$38.00
Pinot Noir, Josh Cellars, California
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$42.00
Pinot Noir, J Lohr Falcon's Perch, Monterey, CA
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$28.00
Pinot Noir, J Vineyard, Monterey, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$38.00

Merlot & Malbec

Merlot, Seven Falls, Wahluke Slope, WA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$26.00
Malbec, Trapiche Broquel, Mendoza, AR
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$28.00

Chianti & Super Tuscan

Chianti Monsanto Monrosso, Tuscany, Italy
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$28.00
Chianti Classico, Querceto, Tuscany, Italy
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$28.00
Chianti Classico, Ruffino Tan Label, Tuscany, Italy
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$50.00
Super Tuscan, Rocca Delle Macie Sasyr, Tuscany, Italy
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$26.00
Super Tuscan, Capezzana Barco Reale, Tuscany, Italy
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$26.00
Super Tuscan, Ruffino Modus, Tuscany, Italy
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$48.00

Cabernet

Cabernet Sauvignon, Joel Gott 815 California
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$36.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Shirtail, Sonoma, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$38.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy, Sonoma, CA
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$40.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth, Napa Valley, CA
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$42.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi, Sonoma, CA
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$60.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Carr, Napa Valley, CA
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$52.00
Meritage, Coppola Claret, California
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$36.00
Meritage, Intrinsic, Columbia Valley, WA
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$48.00
Pinot Noir, Primarius Reserve, Willamette Valley, OR
- Bottle$55.00
Pinot Noir, Charles Krug, Carneros, CA
- Bottle$55.00
Pinot Noir, Erath, Willamette Valley, OR
- Bottle$65.00
Pinot Noir, Enroute 'Les Pommiers', Russian River Valley, CA
- Bottle$115.00
Merlot, Markham, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$48.00
Merlot, Duckhorn, Napa
- Bottle$68.00
Merlot, Staggs Leap, Napa
- Bottle$64.00
Merlot, Thorn by the Prisoner Wine Co., Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$68.00
Merlot, Nickel & Nickel 'Bear Flat', Napa, CA
- Bottle$90.00
Malbec, Luigi Bosca Reserve, Mendoza, AR
- Bottle$34.00
Malbec, Terrazas Reserva, Mendoza, AR
- Bottle$45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coppola Director's Cut, Sonoma, CA
- Bottle$38.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles, CA
- Bottle$45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, J Lohr 'Hilltop', Paso Robles, CA
- Bottle$64.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuttings, Napa, CA
- Bottle$70.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder, Napa, CA
- Bottle$85.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley, CA
- Bottle$130.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa, CA
- Bottle$165.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chimney Rock, Napa, CA
- Bottle$240.00
Malbec Blend, Hess Lion Tamer, Carneros, CA
- Bottle$74.00
Blend, Orin Swift Abstract, California
- Bottle$65.00

Meritage

Meritage, The Prisoner, Napa, CA
- Bottle$72.00
Meritage, Mondavi 'Maestro', Napa, CA
- Bottle$95.00
Meritage, Justin Isoseles, Paso Robles, CA
- Bottle$95.00
Meritage, Insignia, Napa, CA
- Bottle$580.00
Meritage, Opus One, Napa, CA
- Bottle$475.00
Meritage, Dominus, Napa, CA
- Bottle$560.00
Chianti Classico, Ruffino Aziano, Chianti Classico, IT
- Bottle$36.00
Chianti Rufina, Frescobaldi Nipozzano RSV, Chianti Rufina, IT
- Bottle$32.00
Chianti Classico RSV, Rocca Delle Macie, Chianti Classico, IT
- Bottle$55.00
Chianti Classico, Querciabella, Chianti Classico, IT
- Bottle$55.00
Chianti Classico, Ruffino Gold, Chianti Classico, IT
- Bottle$74.00

Brunello and Barolo

Super Tuscan, Frescobaldi Montesodi, Tuscany, IT
- Bottle$68.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Nanneti, Brunello di Montalcino, IT
- Bottle$105.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Fuligni, Brunello di Montalcino, IT
- Bottle$170.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Gaja, Brunello di Montalcino, IT
- Bottle$205.00
Barbaresco, Pertinace Macarini, Piedmont, IT
- Bottle$80.00
Barbaresco, Gaja, Piedmont, IT
- Bottle$415.00
Barolo, Fontanafredda Serralunga, Piedmont, IT
- Bottle$88.00
Barolo, Einaudi Cannubi, Piedmont, IT
- Bottle$170.00
Ripasso, Santi Solane, Veneto, IT
- Bottle$45.00
Amarone, Righetti Capitel Roari, Veneto, IT
- Bottle$72.00
Amarone, Rocca Sveva, Veneto, IT
- Bottle$124.00
Primitivo, Matane Manduria, Apulia, IT
- Bottle$38.00

Sparkling

Mionetto Brut Prosecco (187ml) Prosecco, IT
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$30.00
Mionetto Brut Prosecco (750 ml) Prosecco, IT
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$34.00
Lola Moscato d'Asti (187ml) Piedmont, IT
- Glass$11.00
Chandon NV Brut Rose (187ml) California
- Glass$12.00
Lambrusco, Cavicchioli 1928 NV Piedmont, IT
- Bottle$22.00
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV Epernay, FR
- Bottle$90.00
Clicquot Yellow Label NV Reims, FR
- Bottle$90.00
Clicquot Brut Rose NV Reims, FR
- Bottle$125.00
Cristal Brut '06 Reims, FR
- Bottle$425.00
Dom Perignon Brut '08 Epernay, FR
- Bottle$325.00

Whites

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, Valdadige, Italy
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$24.00
Pinot Grigio, Terlato, Friuli, Italy
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$38.00
Pinot Gris, J Vineyards, Sonoma, CA
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$38.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott, Marlborough, NZ
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$24.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Brassfield Estates, High Valley, CA
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$28.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, NZ
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$44.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Hess Shirtail, Sonoma, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$36.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$44.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Orin Swift Blank Stare, Sonoma, CA
- Bottle$48.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau de Sancerre, Sancerre, FR
- Bottle$55.00

Chardonay

Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma, CA
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$36.00
Chardonnay, Folie a Deux RSV, Russian River Valley, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$24.00
Chardonnay, Hess Shirtail, Sonoma, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$36.00
Chardonnay, Simi RSV, Russian River Valley, CA
- Bottle$55.00
Chardonnay, Cakebread, Napa, CA
- Bottle$82.00
Chardonnay, Jordan, Alexander Valley, CA
- Bottle$70.00
Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel Truchard, Napa, CA
- Bottle$110.00
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa, CA
- Bottle$135.00

Other

Riesling, Schmitt Sohne Blue, Rheinhessen, GER
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$22.00
Moscato, Folonari, Lombardy, IT
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$22.00
White Blend, Conundrum (1.0L) California
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$38.00
Orin Swift Mannequin, California
- Bottle$64.00
Other White, Stemmari 'Dalila', Sicily, IT
- Bottle$38.00
Other White, Ruffino Moscato d'Asti Piedmont, IT
- Bottle$26.00
Other White, Frescobaldi Massovivo (Vermentino) Tuscany, IT
- Bottle$38.00
Riesling, Eroica, Columbia Valley, WA
- Bottle$32.00

Rose

Ferrari Carano, Sonoma, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$29.00
Bertrand Cotes des Roses, Languedoc, FR
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$38.00
Cht d'Esclans Whispering Angel, Provence, FR
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$40.00

What 799 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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RogerR
Los Angeles
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food5service3ambience3
A group of friends from California in Chicago for work.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience3
Everything was great. Food was great. Service was great. It was a little loud, but manageable. Bear in mind the portion sizes are enormous. I got chicken gardinara and my girlfriend got salmon and there was enough for 2 people on both of our plates.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience2
$58, 12oz filet cooked unevenly and raw in large portion of meat…also entire plate of food, potatoes, spinach and steak sitting in a puddle water/juice. I used bread to soak and separate water from my food. After sending back steak, it came back…now I have well done and medium parts of a high end steak. Perhaps my expectations, based on experiences at Gibsons and other high establishments skewed what I expected. They did take $12 off steak(should have been more). I didn’t eat soaked potatoes and only ate 1/3 of spinach. I don’t recommend and I will not be back.
MC
MichelleC
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Music was a little too loud and we felt like our waiter was rushing us out at the end of the evening. Although we were the only ones in the atrium area it was only 8:30p.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great location for dinner before going to Wintrust Arena event!
JG
JenG
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time celebrating our Little Christmas
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience the service was excellent the food was good and the wine was very tasty. We went for New Years Eve it was a great way to kick off the year
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Years Eve celebratory dinner. The hostesses were delightful and Bobby, our server, made it fun!
DD
DanielD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
We enjoyed our floor service manager , he was very attentive . Portions were just right, and our desert was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in Chicago for New Years Eve and the experience we had at Il Culaccino was worthy of the occasion. The food and service were impeccable and the atmosphere was cozy but festive. We would definitely go back there!
JZ
JustcallmeZ
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
I’d try again. We didn’t chose the right entrees i do believe. However the drinks were good.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great place to eat! Nice decor, fun atmosphere! The bar area was amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
With my sister for lunch. Excellent meal. Jamie and Marissa were excellent and attentive. This place never disappoints.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and excellent staff. Our waitress was very well informed about which menu items could be prepared gluten free and she provided great menu recommendations. We live in the area and we will be coming again.
EL
EvanL
Omaha
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is amazing at this place. Service is a little slow but they are very busy. It’s well worth the wait.
NT
NoThanks
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Service was great. Hostess, server and bus service were all stellar. “Chipotle bbq rub” on the filet was like a grocery store bbq sauce - overwhelmed the filet, which came out very undercooked. Chicken saltimbocca was pretty flavorless other than salt.
B
Buttons820
Chicago
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience3
It was a bit too crowded and given the surge in COVID cases recently, the tables were too close together (people bumping you as they walk by). Our entrees came out almost as fast as we ordered them...it seemed a bit too fast as we were dining. We waited a long time for our bill/check - and then even longer for it to be processed with one of us taking it up to the bar area to our server. Food was ok...no bread on the table as it was lunchtime; up charge for extra crunchy crostini bread. Most likely would not go back unless I wanted to eat quickly.
j
joyceb
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My new favorite!. Everything was delicious!!! From the dressing on the salad to the fresh bread.. Server,Jackie was wonderful! Will be returning soon!
HM
HannaM
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a business lunch meeting at Il Culaccino Staff was very attentive and friendly Food was great, music was a bit loud but it was Christmas music !! Would highly recommend this restaurant for its food and service. Reasonably priced as well !!!
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leighd
Denver
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was great! Service was prompt and attentive and the food came out quickly.
MK
MichaelK
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We loved the timing of the food. Not too fast, not too slow.
T
Tarki
Miami
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good Italian. Service was quite good. Outside seating is warm
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Richard
Cleveland
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Terrific service and very good food. Greenhouse room is meh.
VG
VikkiG
Denver
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good gluten free options.
KS
KimS
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food is great and outdoor area is kept warm. Waiter helped identity menu options for vegetarian/gluten-free guest.
JB
JenniferB
Sacramento
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
We’re Italian and our standards may be a bit high. We ate here twice in the past week. The first time was much better, on the weekend. Last night, was not good. The risotto was undercooked and the flavor was not pleasant. The carrot cake had coconut and the frosting not enough cream cheese. The Limone sauce was not well balanced and the veal over done. The meatball salad was very good.
LB
LynneB
Mobile
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great food and convenient location to the McCormick Place Convention center. Large outdoor covered patio for added seating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Italian food is some of the best I have had including my trips to Italy. Moreover, the service is exceptional - particularly - the hostess Natalie - an amazing professional. I highly recommend this restaurant for personal or business dining.
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Dionysus
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Visited for lunch with work colleagues. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Time from ordering to food service was fast. However, everyone at the table agreed the food was just ok. Chicken sandwiches were bland and dry. Pasta dishes were large portions, but not great flavor. French fries were awesome. Service was just ok, which I get because they were busy and it looked like our server had a lot of tables.
SW
SteveW
New England
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal and service, so glad we discovered this place next to the McCormick convention center. This will be a go to place every time we are in Chicago.
C
Chris
Tulsa
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
Our server's section was much too large for her. As a result, we did not see much of her. The food was very good. Great calamari! Not a lot of ambiance, but maybe that's because we were on the patio, and it was entirely enclosed the night we went. (I think they open it up on warm nights, but I'm not sure.) Very noisy room. That doesn't bother me much, but it may bother others.
MR
MabeRuth
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Service was slow, and food was overcooked and came out boiling hot. Temp in the outdoor area was very hot until they opened a window or something and then it got nice and cool.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food!
JS
JesperS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience2
If you tried real italian food, than you will be dissapointed
B
Barbarat0209
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
great service food was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebrated our 35th Anniversary - amazing Italian food, lovely service.
RW
ReneeW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was really good. Service was very good too. Welcoming and warm on a really windy day. Our waitress got our food out quickly and the check quickly. We were short of time. We were in and out in 45 -50 minutes .
WC
WayneC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing - everything was absolutely delicious. Jacke, our server was friendly, attentive, knowledgable about the menu and very helpful. A great experience across the board and we can't wait to go back.
k
kathya
Chicago
275 reviews
vip
4.0
275 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. A little disappointed there was no bread served at lunch. It is the best. Best eggplant parmigiana in town.....

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Il Culaccino using the Order Online button. Il Culaccino also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Il Culaccino also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 794-5300.

Il Culaccino is rated 4.5 stars by 799 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 794-5300

Other options

Order online

2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-4930

Additional information

Cross street
Cermak And Indiana
Neighborhood
South Loop
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet Friday-Sunday Evenings, Street Parking, Validated Parking in building garage
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://ilculaccino.com/
Phone number
(312) 794-5300

Il Culaccino

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Grilled Calamari

Linguini with Clam Sauce

Eggplant Parmigiana

Antipasti

Grilled Calamari$16.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Bruschetta$9.00

Sausage & Peppers$15.00

Nonna's Meatballs$14.00

Stuffed Peppers$16.00

Imported Burrata$19.00

Salsiccia e Rapini Pizzette$14.00

Bruschetta Pizzette$12.00

Franco's Pizzette$14.00

Baked Clams$12.00

Soup of the Day

Whipped Ricotta Tuffo$14.00

Insalata

Caprese$12.00

Roasted Beet Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

House Salad$9.00

Nonna's Meatball Salad$16.00

Chopped Salad$13.00

Mario's Salad$14.00

Arugula Salad$12.00

Pasta

Jumbo Rigatoni$18.00

Pipette "Little Pipes" alla Vodka$17.00

Fettuccini alla Franco$20.00

Orecchiette$18.00

Shrimp Fra Diavolo$24.00

Fusilli$18.00

Pasta Marinara$16.00

Penne Buttera$18.00

Housemade Gnocchi

Tortellini Carbonara$19.00

Bucatini$19.00

Rigatoni Arrabbiata$18.00

Spicy Penne Pesto$17.00

Pappardelle$24.00

Daily Risotto

Linguini with Clam Sauce$25.00

Entrata

Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00

Pan Seared Salmon$24.00

Bone-In Chicken Vesuvio$24.00

Parmigiana

Limone

Marsala

Milanese

Calabrese

Giardiniera

Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop*

Prime Cuts

Prime Ribeye*

Prime Filet*

Sides

Spinach, Mushrooms, or Rapini$7.00

Sausage$9.00

Italian Fries$7.00

Potatoes$7.00

Wine List

Reds

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California

Pinot Noir, Josh Cellars, California

Pinot Noir, J Lohr Falcon's Perch, Monterey, CA

Pinot Noir, J Vineyard, Monterey, CA

Merlot & Malbec

Merlot, Seven Falls, Wahluke Slope, WA

Malbec, Trapiche Broquel, Mendoza, AR

Chianti & Super Tuscan

Chianti Monsanto Monrosso, Tuscany, Italy