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!

 

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.
Our Garden, Heated Tent, and Bars are both first come, first serve.
We DO NOT take Reservations for Outside or our Bars.
Lunch reservations via OPENTABLE only!

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

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; late night bar
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.
– WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLE PAY!-


 

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”…