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OLIO E PIÙ — among the best italian in River North. Order the Pasta. Expect noise, energy, and a full house. "Chitarra Alla Carbonara - This pasta was an umami bomb with its rich bacon flavor and creamy egg yolk sauce" — Nikhil D'Mello
Experience Breakdown
Pablo D.
280 reviews
“It looks good, but a little disappointed with the taste, especially the focaccia, as the burrata and the speck didn’t really hit the point”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
From the moment we walked in, the overall atmosphere felt miserable.
At $100+ per person, this restaurant fails on every core level.
Food was simply eh okay, service was fine enough, atmosphere is cute.
Location
445 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
What 40+ diners say about OLIO E PIÙ
“Amazing experience.”
Amazing experience! Food and drinks were amazing- highly recommend for Chicago Restaurant Week! Anthony was a great server- would come again!
MARIA PEREZ
Jan 2026
“Great atmosphere, beautiful open kitchen, and amazing Italian inspired design all around.”
Great atmosphere, beautiful open kitchen, and amazing Italian inspired design all around. Above all else the food was phenomenal!
Dan Korus
Jan 2026
“An outstanding introduction to Chicago for both my partner and myself, coming to the windy city for the first time.”
An outstanding introduction to Chicago for both my partner and myself, coming to the windy city for the first time. Anthony was outstanding with his service throughout the evening and was very attentive to our table. Accompanied by spectacular food, it was hard to fault anything for the evening. Would highly recommend!
Jackson Rose
Jan 2026
“Fresh and sophisticated flavors - but not intimidating.”
Fresh and sophisticated flavors - but not intimidating! Kind staff and impressive all around. Gluten free fare! :) listen to the recommendations!
Tesa Edwards
Jan 2026
“Great restaurant in downtown.”
Great restaurant in downtown. The decoration is beautiful and the open kitchen makes it very special for lunch and dinner with family and friends.
Pedro Priori
Dec 2025
“Ordered the carbonara for take-out and it was heaven.”
Ordered the carbonara for take-out and it was heaven. Held well during the transport (unbroken yolk). Could definitely tell this was high-quality pasta as I did not feel bloated afterwards and it felt super light despite being a “rich” dish. Some of the best carbonara I’ve had, absolutely will order from here again!
Jordan B
Dec 2025
“Went here for my birthday and our waiter was Anthony!”
Went here for my birthday and our waiter was Anthony!! He was so attentive and a very positive. He definitely made our experience so good. The entire place was very welcoming and the food was amazing. 10/10 for sure and I highly recommend!!
Monica Reynaga
Dec 2025
“Love this place! Very fine dining experience! Would highly recommend for special occasions and...”
Love this place! Very fine dining experience! Would highly recommend for special occasions and would recommend following the menu down and ordering from each step of the way! Multiple courses to try these wonderful dishes.
Andrew Hesik
Nov 2025
“I had an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant.”
I had an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the dessert, truly memorable. The wine recommended by Bertin was spot on, and he was incredibly kind and attentive throughout the evening. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and perfect for a relaxed dinner. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Rubén Padilla
Nov 2025
“Olio has the most attentive staff and perfect service record when I visit.”
Olio has the most attentive staff and perfect service record when I visit. I've always preferred the bar, and they have a very generous happy hour menu. Plenty of the menu is subject to change on a seasonal basis and they typically have a special or two. Dessert is AWESOME every time. Make sure you venture outside of the tiramisu for the full experience.
Sydney Gutierrez
Nov 2025
“We had an excellent experience thanks to our server, Anthony.”
We had an excellent experience thanks to our server, Anthony. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. His recommendations were spot on, and you could tell he truly cares about providing great service. Anthony elevated our visit to Olio and made the meal even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Giselle Reyes Neco
Nov 2025
“We had the absolute best time celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary at Olio E Piu.”
We had the absolute best time celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary at Olio E Piu! Our server Bertin helped make our reservation so special! The only reason I gave atmosphere a 4/5 was the tables were a little close together. But other than that we loved every aspect of our dinner! Be sure to let them know if you’re celebrating something!
Camber Posewitz
Nov 2025
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