Welcome to Topo Gigio Ristorante!

EST. 1988

Topo Gigio Mascot

 

Located in the heart of historic Old Town Chicago, Topo Gigio Ristorante features a modern Tuscan-Style approach to Italian Cooking. Consistently voted as one of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago, Topo Gigio has been a favorite for locals and visitors for over 35 years! Whether you’re dining in the beautiful outside garden during the summer months or enjoying the lively and cozy dining room during colder months, we’re sure that Topo Gigio will become one of your favorite restaurants in Chicago!

Our location is at 1516 N. Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
 

About Us:

Topo translates to mouse in Italian. Topo Gigio was the lovable puppet on The Ed Sullivan Show in the 1960’s. and a cartoon and comic book character in Italy. When the founding owner Frank was young, he used to watch Topo Gigio and his adventures. When he came to the United States from Calabria, Italy, he brought with him family recipes that now are featured on the restaurant menu.

Our Back Garden

Imported Italian Burrata

Conchiglie alla Sarda

Espresso Martini


Join us for Lunch Tuesday’s thru Saturday’s, or Dinner 6 days a week. Reservations for Indoor Dining are recommended, especially for weekends.


* Please call (312) 266-9355 directly for Indoor Reservations! *

Our Garden and Bars are both first come, first serve.
We DO NOT take reservations for the Garden or Bars.
Lunch is first come, first serve. Reservations are not accepted for Lunch.

Parking:
Self-Park Lot, Street Parking, & Spothero.

HOURS:
Sunday: 4:00pm- 9:00pm
CLOSED ON MONDAYS
Tuesday: 11:30am- 10:00pm
Wednesday: 11:30am-10:00pm
Thursday: 11:30am- 10:00pm
Friday: 11:30am- 10:30pm
Saturday: 11:30am- 10:30pm
 Late Night Bar…

*Closed or altered hours for major holidays and weather, so please call if unsure. Thanks! *

We DO offer Gift Cards via email, over the phone, or in person.

 

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Topo Gigio Ristorante is proud to have earned the following awards:

International Food Manufacturer’s (IFMA) award for Culinary Excellence – 17 years running!

Channel 7 Restaurant Critic, James Ward, awarded us “Top Italian Restaurant in Chicago”…