Wanted to have an incredible gluten-free pasta experience for my birthday. A girlfriend of mine picked me up and we went to Piccolo Sogno and had the best evening. I love seafood and being able to enjoy a delicious gluten-free pasta with their seafood was incredible. Definitely the place to go when you have your time set out in the summer for Chicago.

I love this place for many reasons. The outdoor patio is lush, beautiful and feels European. The service is impeccable with the kindest waiters. The food is amazing (especially the ravioli). Dessert was a little lacking but I loved my experience!

Went for dinner with my teamies after the marathon. Good find. Since we all were hungry & we randomly found the restaurant through google. The food was amazing. Service was great. Loved the tiramisu. Would definitely recommend people.

What an excellent Italian restaurant! The decor and atmosphere was wonderful, the patio is beautiful though very loud - it can be hard to hear your guest across the table as it’s so crowded all the conversations are right in your ear. The service is fantastic as is the food and wine. Highly recommend it.

Wonderful Italian restaurant. We arrived 30 min early and were seated right away. The staff was super friendly. We had the Barbabietole salad which was superb. Then we ordered the special (oven roasted fish): roasted to perfection and the sauce that was drizzled on the plate complemented the white meat of the fish. We finished the evening off with deserts and a cappuccino, again spectacular! An amazing dinner. Highly recommend.

Calamari was super fresh. There is so much fresh seafood in the pasta. The pine nuts on the ravioli add a lot of texture and flavor. The wine recommendation was also great.

If I could give MORE STARS, I would!! The setting is gorgeous. Secret patio nestled on a busy intersection. The service was great, such attentive servers, all of them. They made us yummy mocktails even though they weren't on the menu. We had the truffle pizza which was delish, I could eat a whole one by myself. The Cacio e Pepe was okay. The cod was so so fresh and perfectly seasoned!! The desserts were also perfect!!

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.

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!

Hands down, my favorite Italian restaurant in the city. I had the short ribs. But my buddy had the duck, and now I have to go back for that! So good. Thanks for an excellent meal. See you next time!

Went for our anniversary. Overall an excellent dining experience. Staff was very courteous and polite. All of our dishes were very good. Salad was a nice combination of flavors, ravioli was amazing, halibut was perfectly done, and the short ribs were tender and flavorful. Nice atmosphere, would recommend for a date or anyone looking for a nice place for authentic Italian food.

Food was outstanding. Wild boar Raghu is impossible to stop eating. The wine we chose was an amazing earthy red. If you get lucky enough to come here on a good weather day, then don’t pass up a spot on the beautiful patio

Lovely wait staff, darling patio... but lack luster dishes? While the salad and dessert was good, the main course was small and lacking flavor. The ravioli was bland and you were only given 6 - seems a bit skimpy for a $27 bowl. The calamari was a big disappointment. Probably the worst of the night. While the marinara served with it was good, the batter had almost no flavor so if you didn't get a piece slathered in sauce or doused in lemon it wasn't any better than eating a rubber band. Coffee and dessert was delicious as previously mentioned. I'd come back, but order different things.

We had a great time at Piccolo Sogno. The huge outdoor patio area made us feel a lot safer, and the tables were all quite distanced in the large outdoor space. And there a sooooo many waiters! The menu is great, the food is delicious, the wine list is a good one, and the service is always prompt and knowledgeable. We were even surprised that the restaurant remembered we were there celebrating a birthday, which was a nice touch. We’ll go back!

The food was very good with the exception of the Margherita pizza. It was not fresh hot. That was disappointing. The atmosphere indoor was nice. However, I would not say the chair seating was comfortable. They were like outdoor patio chairs, paired with white table cloth. Service was good. Valet parking is a plus and convenient. $13 cash, which was not bad at all.

Authentic Italian cuisine at its finest. Great wine selection, delicious home made pasta with complimentary sauces. Beautiful outdoor dining area. You can hardly believe you are a stone's throw from downtown Chicago. Does not disappoint.

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.

Great black spaghetti. However we were not given the cocktail menu until the end, which is also dessert menu. So missed out on trying some of the cocktails. The seating is also a little crowded.

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.

I visited for a birthday dinner. We enjoyed a few drinks at the bar before we were seated. I highly recommend making reservations. The food was delicious, drinks were great and dessert. I loved the tiramisu! Service was great. We were a little rushed at the end but it was getting busy so it's understandable. I will be coming back for a date night!

This place is amazing. The food, wait staff, the ambiance is great. I'm such a fan of their Margherita Pizza - always fresh ingredients and piping hot. Sitting outside is a must!!!! My coworkers and I favorite spot near the job. Self parking is limited in this area but they do have valet parking.

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.

My expectations were high, and I was not disappointed. Everything was so good. My eyes were bigger than my stomach, but that didn’t stop me from trying to eat it all. And the service was fabulous too! 10/10 recommend

Absolutely loved it! Excellent service, great wine, and the veal ragu pasta was to die for. Yum!

A celebratory spot! We sat in the back garden area for dinner, which was quite loud because there were so many people seated back there. We got the cacio e pepe & Margarita pizza, with a bottle of recommended red. It was so delicious and flavorful, and VERY rich. Convenient location with the Grand blueline stop across the street and walking distance from the loop. Recommend for an occasional meal to celebrate a birthday, promotion, or anniversary.

Note: this was during Chicago’s Restaurant Week. Service was amazing! Food was good but lacking flavor for both our pasta dishes. Dessert was again good but lacking flavor (Ricotta dish). I wound absolutely go back to try something else though. Think it really deserves another try.

The place is awesome for a date or dinner when you want to feel put of city! Ambience is beautiful. Food i felt less options for vegetarians or someone who eat less meat. Ordered Ravioli and gnocchi but both were okiesh. We celebrated anniversary but they don’t do anything special. They just wrote happy anniversary and charged us for desert too! Good to go for a drink and have some pizza maybe. Overall good experience

Amazing night out! Took my mother here while she visited town since she loves Italian food and wine. Food was delicious and affordable. Would be an A+ spot for a nice date.

The branzino and hen was spot on. From the presentation of it before they deboned it to the parmisian arugula pizza appetizer. Oh let me mention the desserts....amazing! Cannot say enough about dining here, top notch staff. Place is perfect for a date night. Try for yourself!

Great for date nights, perfect little patio in the middle of west town. (Halstead x Milwaukee) The sommelier is the best I’ve met in Chicago. Always has a great attitude, and makes the night! On our last reservation, he recommended a cheap $40 bottle and it was perfect! If you feel brave then order the special. Always a treat!