Topo Gigio Ristorante

The service was fast, efficient, and friendly. We will be coming back!

Very delicious Italian restaurant. This place is a bit pricey and moody so best for dates and dinner meetings but can really come for whatever occasion. They first offer table bread with oil and cheese for free. Fluffy on the inside but rich and still with texture on the outside. We ordered the seafood salad appetizer which had some calamari squid pieces in it that were not stringy or anything. Literally the best texture calamari I've ever eaten. It also had a couple of warm grilled shrimp pieces. All of it was lightly dressed with a nice flavor. I ordered their special of the night which was a black pasta with seafood. I substituted the cream sauce with marinara without any problem and it was delicious. Just wish the place wasn't so expensive.

Very nice atmosphere friendly staff. Nice selection of wines. Grilled calamari was perfectly seasoned. Brusetta was delicious. Generous portions with the chicken marsala. Steak dish was cooked as ordered. Gnocchi was fresh sauce was tasty. It was too cold for the outdoor seating nice size dining area banquet area also available

The food was delicious, and our bar service was excellent. We loved it so much we went back again on our long weekend trip. Antonio and Rodolfo are classic bartenders. Excellent!

One of Chicago’s top Italian restaurants! You need to try it!

If you’re tired of soulless Italian restaurants….you’ve found your answer!! Topo Gigio feels like you’re part of an experience not just dinner. Tony the bartender has been there for 20+ years, he serves with intention and class. An affordable wine list and some of the best pasta I’ve ever eaten. Get the sausage pea pasta. Incredible!!