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Interior - Bacchanalia - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Bacchanalia - Chicago

4.5 (444)
$30 and under
Italian
2413 S. Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Just minutes away from downtown Chicago, experience authentic Italian Cuisine. This family owned and operated restaurant has been in business for over 31 years;the Pieri Family from Pisa, Italy has brought all their delectable recipes here to Chicago from their hometown. This restaurant is well known for generous portions and great quality at reasonable prices. All entrees are prepared fresh to order, so a customization to your order is happily accommodated.

The restaurant is recognized by many Chicago food critics and it has also been chosen by Zagat's as being one of the 1000 Top Italian restaurants in our country. We are a small hidden gem in this great big city. The restaurant atmosphere is cozy and quaint and the service is friendly and accommodating. Come let us feed you.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday- Thursday: 11:00AM - 3:30PM Friday: 11:00AM - 4:00PM Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:30PM - 9:30PM Friday & Saturday: 4:00PM - 10:30PM Sunday: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Maria Genchi & Luigi Amaya
  • Catering
    We offer catering for almost any occasion, we have packages available, or entrees are also available by the tray. You can also customize your own package. Delivery is available. Visit out website at bacchanaliainchicago.com or call us at 773-254-6555 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private parties Saturday and Sunday afternoons in addition to Monday-Thursday evenings, pending the party is of forty people or more. Smaller parties available anytime. Packages starting at $13.95
  • Area
    South Side
  • Cross street
    W 24th Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking is Available-Valet Parking Available at Dinner $10
  • Public transport
    CTA bus service has a Western Avenue stop at 24th Street is one block from restaurant. Also a CTA Blue Island Avenue bus at Oakley is one and a half blocks away. The CTA Pink Line El-Train exits on Western and 21st Street about 7 blocks from restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    We do not have live music, however we do have a variety of Italian songs playing in our establishment.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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4.5

4.5
(444)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

444 Reviews
  1. Fitz

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took my mom out for dinner and it was an amazing night. Thanks to the staff we had a great time!!!

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  2. FrancescaD

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The baked clams are amazing! One of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago!

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  3. Jilly Gold

    Chicago / Illinois26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our night was very very nice. We had good service and wish they bar area was a lil bigger. We would have stayed for drinks! Will be back again!

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  4. Looper69

    Chicago / Illinois40 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Pedestrian Italian. The white fish and salmon were excellent, the portions are big, and the price is right. But there's just something lacking from the true Italian cooking we expected.

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  5. FrancescaD

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perhaps the best Italian in all of Chicago. No frills, but the food is full of thrills.

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  6. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    very low quality of food

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  7. SandraB

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Janet was our server and was just a delight. The food was amazing!! We sat at the bar after dinner for a night cap. Can't wait to go back there again.

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  8. janeth Gold

    Chicago / Illinois28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional as always we always have wonderful service. My lasagna couldn’t have been better.

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  9. PaulK Gold

    Chicago / Illinois36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A quaint atmosphere with exceptional food! Everything was remarkable. The baked clams were delicious, pasta dishes were wonderfully rich. This is a really authentic Italian eatery everyone's food was beyond excellent! You will not be disappointed.

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  10. BillR

    Deactivated - Italy4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice. The food was delicious. Service was very good. And A glass of wine, was a real glass of wine. Thank you we will be back soon with our friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday- Thursday: 11:00AM - 3:30PM Friday: 11:00AM - 4:00PM Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:30PM - 9:30PM Friday & Saturday: 4:00PM - 10:30PM Sunday: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Maria Genchi & Luigi Amaya
  • Catering
    We offer catering for almost any occasion, we have packages available, or entrees are also available by the tray. You can also customize your own package. Delivery is available. Visit out website at bacchanaliainchicago.com or call us at 773-254-6555 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private parties Saturday and Sunday afternoons in addition to Monday-Thursday evenings, pending the party is of forty people or more. Smaller parties available anytime. Packages starting at $13.95
  • Area
    South Side
  • Cross street
    W 24th Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking is Available-Valet Parking Available at Dinner $10
  • Public transport
    CTA bus service has a Western Avenue stop at 24th Street is one block from restaurant. Also a CTA Blue Island Avenue bus at Oakley is one and a half blocks away. The CTA Pink Line El-Train exits on Western and 21st Street about 7 blocks from restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    We do not have live music, however we do have a variety of Italian songs playing in our establishment.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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  4. Chicago
  5. South Side

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