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Il Vicolo Trattoria

4.8 (163)
$31 to $50
Italian
116 North Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301

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Il Vicolo Trattoria

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Oak Park

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Il Vicolo Trattoria, located in The Hemingway Business District of downtown Oak Park, Illinois, is an Italian restaurant featuring menu items ranging from fresh seafood entrees, to homemade pastas and pizzas. Influenced by traditional Neopolitan cuisine, Il Vicolo Trattoria offers a full sit-down experience with live music, a patio, and entrees such as Spaghetti con Vongole, 8 Finger Cavatelli, Neopolitan Pizza, fresh seafood, and hand cut steaks.

Il Vicolo Trattoria even offers gluten-free and vegetarian options, providing Oak Park with fine Italian meals for everyone in the family. With a full bar and diverse wine list, you’re sure to enjoy a traditional Neapolitan meal provided with impeccable customer service.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Oak Park
  • Cross street
    Parking is available in a ramp at 720 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 🍨 Free Gelato with Dinner at Il Vicolo Trattoria

    1 - 8 people

    Aug 18, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
    From August 15 through September 30, enjoy a complimentary gelato scoop with every dinner entrée when you dine with a reservation made with this link. Save room for dessert! Offer valid with any tab over $50. One redemption per person, per table. Dine in only.
    🍨 Free Gelato with Dinner at Il Vicolo Trattoria Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Il Vicolo Trattoria.

4.8

4.8
(163)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Near West

    Best Service

  • Near West

    Best Ambiance

  • Near West

    Neighborhood gem

  • Near West

    Romantic

  • Near West

    Italian

  • Near West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Vicolo Trattoria delights with "great food, great service," and a "lovely and rustic Italian" atmosphere. Regulars praise its "authentic old school cooking" and "friendly staff." The "lobster ravioli" and "unique Italian food" are standout dishes. While some mention noise, the overall experience remains "highly recommended."
163 Reviews
  1. Brad

    Key West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All-around great restaurant. Food is outstanding, atmosphere wonderful, people even better. A real gem!

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  2. Gilda Gold

    Chicago11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place. Food is good and the ambiance is nice!

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  3. Diane

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good, great service! One of our favorite local spots!

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  4. Ximena

    Chicago105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place we go there as often as we can and everybody who works there is amazing very sweet the hostess the best thank you for all the good food if anybody gets a chance to go there you should it’s a cute place. Food is amazing that people are amazing ambience….

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  5. James

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had requested the “back room” dining area but we were seated by the bar front door it was way loud it was a distraction from the conversation but you live you learn

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  6. Lynne

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luis was our waiter. He was awesome. Attended to detail. Made great recommendations and made sure we were well taken care of. The food and wine special was amazing!

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  7. Pauline Gold

    Chicago22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday celebration made special by staff and food. Food very and attentive. First timers in group said they definitely would return .

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  8. Karen Gold

    Las Vegas28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did gonat 8:00pm on Sunday night, so restaurant was empty. Food was excellent, service great. Only thing I would complain about was that towards the end of our meal, we felt as if we were being rushed. They literally were coming by and taking plates and silverware when we weren’t completely done, otherwise all was goid

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  9. Joan

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and served piping hot. Service was wonderful and attentive. The atmosphere of the entire restaurant is lovely and rustic Italian. The back dining room is a little more quiet and private, which is where we dined.

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  10. Robert

    Washington DC102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, as ever! Thank you! One of our go-to places.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Oak Park
  • Cross street
    Parking is available in a ramp at 720 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Il Vicolo welcomes families: the owner notes it provides meals "for everyone in the family, " guests report bringing babies (there's a changing table in the bathroom), and teens enjoy the desserts.

Il Vicolo Trattoria is nicest for an early dinner, guests report being seated quickly and enjoying a relaxed meal around 5–6pm on weekdays; Fridays and weekends tend to be busier so expect a livelier scene.

Il Vicolo Trattoria offers a main dining room with a back room/semi-private space, a pleasant outdoor patio, and a full bar.

Yes, Il Vicolo Trattoria has a patio for al fresco dining, and guests frequently praise its outdoor seating, lights, and tents as a lovely spot in warm weather.

Portions at Il Vicolo are generous, guests often describe dishes as large and say sharing works well (several reviews call portions generous or notably large).

Yes, Il Vicolo Trattoria is frequently recommended for date night, with guests praising its intimate ambience, attentive service, and excellent food for special evenings.

Il Vicolo Trattoria feels warm and old‑world Italian, with live music, a lively dining room for date nights and a quieter back room plus a charming patio for gentler conversation.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear; many guests treat Il Vicolo as a date‑night or anniversary spot.

Guests identify Frank as one of the owners, and several reviewers note he greets and welcomes diners.

Guests have been seated with a guide dog, staff made sure the guest and her guide dog were seated comfortably.

Il Vicolo Trattoria fills up on weekends and Friday nights, so reservations are wise, while the back dining room and early dinner slots feel noticeably quieter and more relaxed.

Monday is a great choice, guests specifically praise the Monday drink specials.

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Il Vicolo Trattoria

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Oak Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
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