Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are NYC Bagel Deli, Aster Hall and Dough Bros Pizzeria & Sub Shop, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 10 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap italian restaurants in River North. Great italian food that fits your budget.
River North's Cheap Italian Destinations
Discover the best budget-friendly dining in River North, where classic Italian flavors meet quick American favorites. This collection features everything from legendary deep-dish pizza at Pizzeria Uno and Pizzeria Due to the casual convenience of NYC Bagel Deli, Dough Bros Pizzeria & Sub Shop, and Devil Dawgs. Whether you are stopping by Caffè Umbria for an authentic espresso or exploring the diverse food hall offerings at Aster Hall, these spots prove you do not have to spend a fortune to eat well in the heart of the city.
23 restaurants in Best Cheap Italian Restaurants in River North | Cheap Italian Food
- NYC Bagel Deli · rated 5/5: American.
- Aster Hall · rated 4/5: American.
- Dough Bros Pizzeria & Sub Shop: Italian.
- Siena Tavern: Italian.
- Gibsons Italia: Italian.
- Osteria Via Stato: Italian.
- Gene & Georgetti: Steakhouse.
- Club Lago: Italian.
- Labriola: Italian.
- RPM Italian: Italian.
- Coco Pazzo: Italian.
- Devil Dawgs: American.
- 312 Chicago: Italian.
- Caffè Umbria: Italian.
- Friends Ramen: Japanese.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: Italian.
- Mozzarella Store, Pizza & Caffè: Italian.
- Pizzeria Portofino: Italian.
- Eataly: Italian.
- Ummo: Italian.
- Pizzeria Due: Italian.
- Gino's East: Italian.
- Pizzeria Uno: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.










