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Topo Gigio Ristorante Chicago Reviews
Tiramisu was on point, White fish was cooked well, risotto
Tiramisu was on point, White fish was cooked well, risotto was soupy though rich in taste and the grilled calamari was very rubbery. Melon salad was nice. It was nice they split the salad for us without asking and the portions are huge for everythin
Came here twice in a week because it is such a vibe.
I'm a proud NewYorkItalianAmerican and I like my Italian food served old-school style. There is no pretentiousness here. There is a classic wall-of-fame for all the autographed headshots of celebs and media personalities that have visited here.
Very authentic Italian.
Loved the drinks and food. Good neighborhood spot. I also enjoyed our servers who were Italian also. :)
My son took me to this restaurant for my birthday because
My son took me to this restaurant for my birthday because of all the rave reviews and awards it's received. I was so disappointed with the service and the food. The waiter came back to our table 3 times for our order, and we had only been there
I had high hopes for Topo Gigio given all the buzz in Old
I had high hopes for Topo Gigio given all the buzz in Old Town, but overall my experience was pretty underwhelming. The space felt cramped and noisy, making it hard to enjoy dinner or conversation. The service was EXTREMELY slow and can tell they wer
Everything was delicious and authentic Italian.
Great service. Wish I lived closer and could visit more often.
Outstanding
Excellent place. Very nice drinks and good food. Special mention for the bartender- great cocktails and super energetic and friendly
We hosted our rehearsal dinner in the banquet room at Topo
We hosted our rehearsal dinner in the banquet room at Topo Gigio, and it could not have been more perfect. The space was warm, inviting, and had the ideal atmosphere for gathering all of our closest family and friends before the big day. The buffet
We chose Topo Gigio the first time because it's close to
We chose Topo Gigio the first time because it's close to Second City, where we had tickets for a show that evening. Since then, we've come back every trip to Chicago whether it's nearby or not because we just like it so much. The tab
Really good drinks and food.
We are out of towners and met friends from the area. The limoncello martini was delicious! We had grilled calamari, prosciutto di Parma apps. Dinner was tortellini dish & conchiglie Mediterranean and they were delicious! My only complaint is they
Food quality has been inconsistent each time I come here.
This time, the eggplant parm was cold and overcooked and the rigatoni was piping hot but too al dente, flavors were alright. Manager sucks and greedily chose to still have outdoor seating open while it's raining outside and a flood warning was i
We came here for a double date since our friends
We came here for a double date since our friends recommended this place and we were highly disappointed. The place was really busy and had a cozy environment which was nice, however, the service was not up to par. The place was too busy and there w
They showed us an attitude because we did not want any
They showed us an attitude because we did not want any alcohol beverages, and tried to persuade us to order other drinks like coffee. They threw the breads on our table. They expected us to move the plates for them to fit the upcoming dishes on our t
First time here - one of the best Italian restaurants I've
First time here - one of the best Italian restaurants I've reviewed - top 2 or 3 for sure. Reservations are a must! We were promptly seated. We began our evening with a perfect Espresso Martini poured table side - nice touch! A basket of fre
Great food and ambience even when crowded.
Excellent service. Thanks for a wonderful meal.
Excellent food, quality ingredients!
I visited this place with colleagues and we found everything to be excellent. They clearly use high-quality ingredients, and the difference in taste is noticeable.
Great Meal
Had an excellent dinner here. My husband and I shared a bottle of Prosecco and a panzanella salad, which were very good. I had the stuffed chicken in a mushroom sauce and my husband the eggplant Parmesan- both were so tasty, and the portions were h
The worst
Mediocre food and unbelievably rude manager. Yelling obscenities in the middle of the restaurant and getting in the face of a 70 year old woman
Party of 12 enjoyed…
We came with a large party, had made reservations, a couple months before hand. They split the tables up as they told us they would have to go and that was fine. Everyone seemed to love their food. I had the eggplant Parmesan. I was only slightly dis
A lunch for the ages
Here we are, seven of us, sitting down to lunch at Topo Gigio, the popular Italian restaurant at 1516 North Wells Street in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. But I'm the only one who has dined at Topo Gigio before so I was anxious to see how
Perfect first dinner in Chicago
Fantastic night with family- first time here for me but clearly a favorite for those I was with and I can see why. Very busy on a midweek But great service amazing food you could taste the love
Good food, terrible service
Apparently you shouldn’t go to a place as a single diner…. Even when you arrive at 5:15 and they aren’t too busy. While the food was really good, the server couldn’t have cared less about me. He ran through the specials and took my drink or
Chicago's top-rated Italian ristorante
Ever since my wife and I discovered Topo Gigio Ristorante over 25 years ago, after we moved to within three blocks of the top-rated Italian eatery in Chicago, it has been our go-to destination for lunch, especially during the warm spring and summer m
Back to school trip with sons
Has been a go to destination anytime in Chicago. Atmosphere is great and in good community. The food is made to order. I had seafood risotto and it was amazing. My son had sausage dish. Scallops were amazing! Will continue to visit. They are just li
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