Something unique about Hyde Park is that, for a smaller neighborhood, it’s home to some incredible cuisine. You can find restaurants with roots in every continent in Hyde Park. But when your parents with mild taste buds come for a visit, there’s one place that’s always a safe bet: Italian restaurants. Hyde Park, Chicago has you covered with some truly delicious options just steps from your Ivy Residences apartment.
If you’re looking for pizza specifically, please see our blog on Hyde Park’s incredible pizza options here.
Browse your options with us below!
ITALIAN RESTAURANTS: HYDE PARK CHICAGO OPTIONS
NELLA PIZZA E PASTA
Located right around the corner from Ivy at Sylvan, Ivy Greens, and Ivy Promenade, Nella brings true Italian food to the neighborhood. Nella is a Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning Neapolitan concept named after its renowned pizzaiola, Nella Grassano. Born in Naples, Italy, you’ll be transported back to the family kitchen with each bite. No Ragu here!
Come for the wood-fired pizzas. Stay for the incredible pasta. Take the cannoli. IYKYK.
ASCIONE BISTRO
For our communities close to Lake Park Ave.–specifically Ivy at Harper, Ivy Tower, and Ivy Villas–you’re lucky to have Ascione mere steps from your front door. Locally, Ascione is known as a fantastic brunch spot with an enclosed patio you can enjoy year-round. And if you have any gluten-intolerant folks in your party, they’ll appreciate that Ascione offers handmade, gluten-free pasta options. Talk about delicious!
Keep in mind that Ascione is Italian-inspired. In addition to ravioli and carpaccio, you’ll find more American-Italian fusion items, too, like the Steak Frites served with Italian fries.
PIZZA CAPRI
Pizza Capri, less than two blocks from Ivy Blackstone, Ivy Dickens, and Ivy Gayles, offers far beyond Italian food. They’re a great, affordable option for large groups and varying taste buds. The menu also gives Italian-inspired or Italian fusion items, such as Tequila Lime Chicken Pasta and Thai Pie Pizza, featuring bean sprouts, roasted peanuts, and scallions.
For those who changed their mind since getting to the restaurant, Pizza Capri also serves tons of salads as well as sandwiches that can also be made into wraps.
Did we skip your favorite spot? Let us know in the comments below!
