Il Culaccino - Chicago Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant, Caterer, Event management company, Event venue
Il Culaccino shines as a delightful Italian haven in Chicago, located on the second floor of the Shops at Arrive LEX. This cozy spot offers a range of comforting dishes and refreshing cocktails, perfect for a laid-back lunch or dinner with friends or colleagues. Diners rave about their desserts and specialties like the penne alla vodka, with gluten-free options available. While service can be inconsistent, the vibrant atmosphere and inviting decor keep guests returning. Reservations are recommended, and don’t miss out on the charming outdoor seating!
Contact Info
- Location: 2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
- Located in: Floor 2 · Shops at Arrive LEX
- Phone: (312) 794-5300
- Price range: $$
Opening hours
- Monday: 11 am-9 pm
- Tuesday: 11 am-9 pm
- Wednesday: 11 am-9 pm
- Thursday: 11 am-9 pm
- Friday: 11 am-10 pm
- Saturday: 11 am-10 pm
- Sunday: 11 am-9 pm
Services
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Great dessert
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Spirits
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- High chairs
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Difficult to find a space
Food & drink
Vibe
Salad
Chocolate Cake
Chicken sandwich
Pasta
Bar
Lasagna
Pappardelle
By owner
Street View
Menus and Prices
Menu 1
Menu 2
Menu 3
Menu 4
Menu 5
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Reviews
Traveling for work, and trying to stay gluten-free is hard.Yesterday I caved, and I felt TERRIBLE all day today.However, I saw a review mentioning Il Culaccino had GF substitutions, and decided to give it a shot. I called to place my order for take-out, and Marissa was knowledgeable and friendly! The penne alla vodka with the GF penne was to die for.The sauce was creamy and flavorful as was the chicken, but the ricotta cheese gave it an amazing richness and flavor.10/10 - highly recommend!
Our group of five dined at Culaccino in late February.The location from our hotel was ideal. The interior is impressive! Love the color scheme and open design.A female hostess seated us promptly in a booth.Our waitress was much better up front with service and then fizzled. My visit was on a weekday an hour prior to close and it was pretty busy.Our female server was great when present.She smiled and was even bubbly.Mains hit the table different times around 25 minutes or so so after.Appetizers were quicker. My gnocchi dish was awful and not finished.It likely had been sitting and reheated, It was dry and lacked flavor.Our waitress did not follow up until I gave up with a complaint on the dish.Drink refills were sporadic by a water boy.Others at the table had better luck with their dishes. Close out of the check by our server was slow.Prices seemed fair.I would not return, nor recommend.2.5 rounding up.
Great for lunch! Went here on a weekday with colleagues, plenty of tables available out on the covered, enclosed patio that felt open and let in wonderful natural light.Nonna's Meatball Salad was just right for a light lunch that still has some protein to stick with you for a bit.The flavorful, sauced meatballs are the real star of the show, the rest was basic salad fare.Splurged for some San Pellegrino to round out a fine meal.
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