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Tutto Fresco — Lakeview italian that sets the standard. Nothing about this place is trying to impress you, and that's the point. Flavors that haven't been adjusted for mass appeal.
Hunt Blatz
599 reviews
“8/3/24: I rarely find gems like Tutto Fresco”
I ordered a Caesar salad and penne ala vodka.
2901 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
“We visited a wonderful Italian restaurant, and you can really feel that authentic Italian vibe.”
We visited a wonderful Italian restaurant, and you can really feel that authentic Italian vibe. The pasta with meatballs is absolutely amazing — so flavorful and comforting, truly homemade. It feels like visiting your Italian grandmother’s house.
Arianna Sai
Jan 2026
“My husband and I have visited 3 times in 3 months, and are already looking forward to coming back.”
My husband and I have visited 3 times in 3 months, and are already looking forward to coming back! The food never misses and the service is even better!
Riley Anderson
Jul 2025
“Truly one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten.”
Truly one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten! Outstanding service. Very close to The Athenaeum, so nice before or after an event there; but we may drive into the city just for dinner.
Martha Eldredge Stark
Apr 2025
“This place has very good Italian food that’s reasonably priced and with good portion sizes.”
This place has very good Italian food that’s reasonably priced and with good portion sizes. The staff was also very friendly.
Yuan Zho
Feb 2025
“8/3/24: I rarely find gems like Tutto Fresco.”
8/3/24: I rarely find gems like Tutto Fresco. The restaurant happens to be next to my son's new apt., and I helped him move in. Tutto Fresco was convenient. We were treated like honored guests. The food was great. We shared fried calamari; carpaccio; Caesar salad, and Caprese salad. I had salmon with a cognac sauce; my wife had eggplant Parmesan; my son had veal Parmesan, and his roommate had spaghetti Diavola. For dessert, we shared tiramisu. I look forward to visiting my boy and eating at Tutto Fresco. They are just 4 hours away.
Hunt Blatz
Aug 2024
“Tutto Fresco was an absolutely splendid dining experience.”
Tutto Fresco was an absolutely splendid dining experience. From start to finish, the food is fantastic. I could’ve lived off of just the table bread, but naturally I had to order an actual meal, so I went with the spaghetti and meatballs. For dessert, I had the tiramisu which comes in a giant glass. I was stunned when I saw how big it was and washing it all down with some of the limoncello made for a full Italian experience. The staff were also very nice.
Clay Goldman
Apr 2024
“Delicious! Fabulous service & fresh bread + parmesan while you wait. Will return!”
Alisabeth Von Presley
Jan 2024
“I love this place.”
I love this place. Food is always good, servers are professional and so welcoming!
Victória Cardoso
Jul 2023
“It isn’t just the portion size or the deliciousness of the food.”
It isn’t just the portion size or the deliciousness of the food. Tutto Fresco’s staff goes above and beyond to make your dining experience one of a kind. Located away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area, make the trip! It is well worth an Uber ride or the walk from the L train.
Former Executive Director
May 2022
“Great food and service.”
Great food and service! Amazing desserts. Definitely a place to come back!
Isabel Rodriguez-Bass
Nov 2019
“Beautiful place. Do recommend. They have great food and the employees are welcoming. They have an...”
Beautiful place. Do recommend. They have great food and the employees are welcoming. They have an enclosed patio that looks really nice too.
jesus S
Nov 2019
“Early front runner for our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood.”
Early front runner for our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Our server Efrain was excellent! We started out with calamari which was very well seasoned. We paired it with a bottle of Pinot Grigio which was fantastic. We then ordered the Linguini Alondara and Veal Boscaiola for our entrees. The veal was cooked to perfection and the mushroom sauce finished it off perfectly. The shrimp that was added to the Alondara was great. Then for desert we ordered the limoncello cake and Gelato. Limoncello was incredible. It was light and fluffy with the perfect lemon touch. The pistachio gelato was the cherry on top. We look forward to going again soon. Thank you for making our anniversary special!
Eric Benoit
Apr 2022
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