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 16 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale italian restaurants in River North. Great italian food that fits your budget.
River North's Upscale Italian Destinations
River North serves as a premier destination for sophisticated dining, offering a refined selection of upscale Italian restaurants and classic steakhouses. This collection highlights celebrated spots like Gibsons Italia, RPM Italian, and Coco Pazzo, alongside the traditional steakhouse experience found at Gene & Georgetti. Whether you are seeking handmade pasta or a prime cut of meat, these establishments provide an elegant backdrop for a memorable meal in the heart of Chicago.
23 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in River North | Upscale 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.
