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Best Southern Italian Restaurants in Illinois

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Honouring the top spots in Illinois.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Illinois, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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82.7
#1

Tinley Park Illinois

Rocco's Little Italy

For a relaxed meal, Rocco's Little Italy is one table worth exploring.

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82.5
#2

Chicago Illinois

Colletti‘s

For your next night out, Colletti‘s is one table worth exploring.

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80.0
#3

Winnetka Illinois

Marco Roma Pizzeria

For dinner with friends, Marco Roma Pizzeria is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in Illinois
Chicago8,735Naperville471Springfield455Rockford440Aurora409Peoria389Champaign372Joliet343Schaumburg340Bloomington264Decatur248Evanston227Elgin219Waukegan210Bolingbrook204Orland Park202Skokie176Des Plaines172Arlington Heights165Glenview165Lombard163Niles161Gurnee159Downers Grove157

Top Places in Illinois

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#1

Rocco's Little Italy

Tinley Park, Illinois

3
82.7
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

Colletti‘s

Chicago, Illinois

2
82.5
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

Marco Roma Pizzeria

Winnetka, Illinois

10
80.0
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#4

Positano Ristorante

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

3
79.1
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#5

Angeli's Restaurant & Catering

Naperville, Illinois

1
75.6
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#6

Via Carducci La Sorella

Chicago, Illinois

1
75.3
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#7

Giacomo's Ristorante

Des Plaines, Illinois

4
75.0
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#8

RoccoVino's Italian Restaurant

Carol Stream, Illinois

3
72.8
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#9

Pescatore Palace Restaurant and Banquet

Chicago, Illinois

1
18.4
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#10

Osteria Trulli

St. Charles, Illinois

1
15.5
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#11

Ms. T's Southern Fried Chicken

Chicago, Illinois

0
14.0
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#1

Colletti‘s

Chicago, Illinois

82.5
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
#2

Positano Ristorante

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

79.1
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#3

RoccoVino's Italian Restaurant

Carol Stream, Illinois

72.8
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