Piccolo Sogno

Absolutely love this restaurant from the service they provide to the scenery atmosphere of the whole restaurant. Takes you out of the modern Chicago all the way back to Italy. What I like about them is they stick to tradition, especially with their wines always cater to the captain of the table . The price is well worth the food, quality and quantity. They have an amazing specials menu with such d delicious desserts. One of my favorite restaurants to go to in Chicago. And on the plus side it’s right next to the train line

MY MUST GETS: - Spaghetti Neri - Paperdelle Love this place! At first thought it was a little pricey but when the food came, I think the prices are absolutely reflected in the quality and the portion sizes. I went with a large group and they were super accommodating! Our food still came out very efficiently and was all really good. Pasta portions were huge and they did not skimp on any protein whatsoever. Valet parking on site available for $16 which is a great especially in the city. Will 100% be coming back!

Ordered one antipasti and one pasta, both are really good. For the antipasti I ordered burrata. It was a good combination with the bread served. For the main dish, although it provides a smaller size, I found no problem finishing the full size. I also paired the main dish with a glass of white wine recommended by the server. With some simple ingredients, shrimps, tomatoes, spinach, it's still very tasty. The atmosphere was also great. Would definitely visit again in the future.

I recently embarked on a culinary adventure at Piccolo Sogno, and boy, was it a night to remember! Let me set the stage for you: imagine a courtyard so lush it makes your houseplants jealous, and the lighting? Well, let's just say it was so perfect that even my phone's flashlight was having an identity crisis. Now, onto the food, because we didn't come for the plant life appreciation club (though we did sneak a few jealous glances at the greenery). We kicked things off with the Pulpo appetizer – tender octopus that was so good it might've inked a contract for a sequel! Next up, the beef carpaccio – thinly sliced and fancy enough to make a cow blush. It was like eating a Picasso painting, but tastier. Then came the main event: a whole branzino cuta and prepared tableside. I half expected a marching band and a fireworks display, but alas, it was just our talented server. Savory, buttery deliciousness. But the real star of the show was the slow braised beef short rib over polenta. It was so tender you could cut it with a gentle whisper, and the polenta? Creamy enough to make mashed potatoes rethink their life choices. Let's not forget about the wine selection; it was so extensive I had to check if I'd accidentally wandered into a vineyard. The staff's recommendations were spot-on, ensuring that each sip complemented our meal like a well-rehearsed duet. And finally, we capped off our night with espresso martinis. Trust me, these are a must-try. They had more kick than a caffeinated kangaroo on a trampoline – the perfect jolt to end our culinary escapade. Oh, but I can't wrap up this tale without giving a standing ovation to the impeccable service staff at Piccolo Sogno. They were like culinary conductors, orchestrating our meal with finesse and flair.

Piccolo Sogno -"little dream" in Italian. Let me tell you, Piccolo Sogno is absolutely a DREAM!!!!! From start to end our end there was nothing but magic here. Luckily for us, we had Erick Pizano who told us what was happening with the menu. Erick told us what he thought would elevate our experience, and he did just that. He made sure our drinks paired with everything coming to our table. Go have a wild dream and escape reality at Piccolo Sogno and ask for Erick, Molly sent you

One of us loved the meal, one didn't like it... and I thought the fish was cooked beautifully but needed some seasoning. The risotto was good. We sat at a table in the back at first but it was so loud we couldn't hear each other talk. We ended up sitting at yhe bar and the bartender was very good.

The outdoor space at Piccolo Sogno is really fantastic. We had out of town guests and I knew bringing them here on a nice spring day wouldn’t disappoint. So definitely 5 stars for ambiance and service. The wait staff were all very friendly and patient, especially since we had a baby in our party. Reason for 4 star vs 5 star is I’ve eaten here for many years (at least over 10 years) and thru time the flavour has changed. I’m obviously not Italian but a real Italian colleague used to rave about Piccolo Sogno in the past and say it was the best and most authentic to food in Italy. But in more recent times he also felt the food has changed. Doesn’t mean the food is bad, since our party enjoyed the food but it has lost some of the authenticity from years ago.