Chicago Hidden Gem Italian Restaurant｜Ciccio Mio 🇮🇹✨

This popular Italian spot in Chicago is always buzzing! Reservations open 21 days in advance at 9 AM on Resy—prime dinner slots get snatched up fast, leaving only 4 PM or 10 PM times. We’ve been three times, always walking in—they keep lounge seating available for same-day guests. Inside, the decor is gorgeous—vintage and romantic, perfect for date night. 🕯️❤️ TRUFFLE MOZZARELLA STICKS – $23.99 A must for cheese lovers! The truffle flavor shines, and the tomato sauce cuts through the richness. Great for sharing. STEAK & ANCHOVY TARTARE – $24.99 🔥 Highly recommend! A constant order for us—tender beef tartare served with sourdough and two sauces: one with mentaiko flavor, the other slightly spicy. ORECCHIETTE PUGLIESE – $25.99 Chewy “cat ear” pasta with sausage and bitter greens—balanced and satisfying. LASAGNA BOLOGNESE ROTOLO – $34.99 🔥 A signature dish! Not your typical layered lasagna—rolled into three bakes, crispy on the edges, rich in meat sauce. Addictive! RICOTTA GNOCCHI – $23.99 Rich ricotta flavor with aromatic sage—tasty but can feel heavy after a while. WHOLE BRANZINO – $34.99 A whole sea bass, simply prepared—crispy skin, tender flesh. Lets the freshness speak for itself. COAL FIRED RIBEYE – $69.99 A 16oz ribeye with rosemary butter and roasted garlic—delicious, but we still prefer their pastas. LIMONCELLO – $13 🔥 A steal! A whole bottle of tangy-sweet Italian lemon liqueur—perfect for 2–3 to share. Desserts – We tried tiramisu and toasted almond cookie gelato. Both were too sweet for our taste—not recommended. ✅ Savory dishes were all hits—no regrets! #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie #RestaurantRecommendation #CiccioMio #ItalianFood