Piacere Mio Italian Restaurant

“The best Italian food I’ve ever had.”

The best Italian food I’ve ever had! Amazing hospitality and service. The crème brûlée 10/10

Miette

Sep 2025

“Everything was outstanding.”

Everything was outstanding! We started with the mussels and octopus which were both delicious. The gnocchi was soooo good! We also tried the short ribs with saffron risotto which was fantastic. But I highly recommend the tiramisu. Can’t wait to come back!

Allie

Jun 2025

“Amazing find! Exceptional food- reminds me of Italy. Perfect service. Great wine list and...”

Amazing find! Exceptional food- reminds me of Italy. Perfect service. Great wine list and recommendations from waiter. Will definitely be back. Better than any other Italian restaurant in the area- really!!!

Allison H

Feb 2025

“This is hands down the best experience in the Chicago area.”

This is hands down the best experience in the Chicago area. It’s not just about the food or the ambiance—it’s the whole package. Chef Jose delivers an exceptional culinary experience, while Paco’s kindness and professionalism at the table make you feel like you’ve found your Italian home in Chicago. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Cheers!

Carlos Parra

Nov 2024

“Great service, GREAT ambiance....spaghetti left overs even taste good cold!!”

Great service, GREAT ambiance....spaghetti left overs even taste good cold!!! Awesome pear salad and the BREAD!!! HECK YEAH!!!

chanel white

Sep 2024

“Cute Italian spot in the Forest Park area.”

Cute Italian spot in the Forest Park area. Small and was busy for a Wednesday night [probably for the free dessert special] Everything was delicious and you can tell the quality is homemade. I can't wait to go there again!

Amanda A

Sep 2024

“Amazing Veal Parm and Pasta was cooked to perfection.”

Amazing Veal Parm and Pasta was cooked to perfection. Owner was incredibly nice and thoughtful. Great food for a great price.

Andrew Kim

Aug 2024

“Easily one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to visit.”

Easily one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to visit. The service person was full of good information about the place and we arrived for lunch but were offered the dinner menu as well. The medallions of beef filet were served perfectly cooked on a bed of homemade mashed potatoes sitting on a rich, dark, delicious sauce. The asparagus with asparagus was okay. I mean, what can you do to asparagus? The tuna that was seared was absolutely fabulous. And both of the pastas were homemade and the sauces were luscious and the service again was great. They give you four starters, a little bucket of focaccia and some homemade chickpea hummus. It's not really hummus, but that's what they called it so we would know what it was. It was very good. It was an amusement, I guess you would call it. The beet salad was unusual because the beets were sliced so thin and very sweet because they were oven roasted and the goat cheese ball was coated with panko crumbs and deep fried for less than thirty seconds. I had mentioned that it was going to be our birthday celebrations for myself and my daughter-in-law and as the meal ended we were waiting for the dessert menu but instead the The server who I think really was a co-owner, brought us some delicious desserts with a little candle on each one. One of them was a creme brulee which looked nothing like your normal creme brulee and I would suggest that if you go there, you try this and a banana type flan which I can't describe other than it was light as a feather and slightly banana flavor. The plate was also covered with a bridge type saws that you may have been butterscotch and blueberries.

Joseph Uhrich

Aug 2024

“Excellent food and service.”

Excellent food and service. The food was prompt, fresh and perfectly flavored. The service was attentive, very friendly and polite. Good wine selection too. Great restaurant to bring a date.

Arasu S

Jul 2024

“Delicious Italian food and amazing service.”

Delicious Italian food and amazing service! We ate here last night, and sat in the back of the restaurant, which was a lot more quiet and cooler than the front. The restaurant was pretty packed overall, and for good reason. The host was very nice. Our server was very attentive and accommodating, and asked the chef if they could make my dish gluten free because I have celiac disease, and they did. My partner and I loved our dinners. The dessert was to die for! I highly recommend the banana flan with caramel sauce. Overall, it was a great experience.

Emily Naud

Jun 2024

“This place is a true hidden gem and the chef has quite the story.”

This place is a true hidden gem and the chef has quite the story! Service: Impeccable Food: ADDICTIVE Cocktails: Round 3, please! It's now one of my faves! Do go!

K. Sully

May 2024

“First time dining at Piacere Mío, what an experience!!”

First time dining at Piacere Mío, what an experience!!! Apps, main course and dessert, we couldn’t decide which one was better, they were all excellent! Then top it off with great service, we will definitely be back

Momo

Apr 2024