Topo Gigio Ristorante

Great place. Cozy and extremely friendly staff . The food was phenomenal. We started with the panzanella salad , so good. I had the Pollo alla Valdostana it was UNREAL. Also the pistachio cheesecake YUM

The antipasto platter to share is very tasty. Actually think the Eggplant Parmesan was better than any pasta dish we ordered too

Stopped in for a long lunch . The service was excellent, the food prepared perfectly, and the kitchen was accommodating. We couldn't ask for more. No wonder they were busy after 1:00 on a Friday.

SPAGHETTI ai FRUTTI di MARE (Spaghetti with Calamari , Mussels , Clams & Sea Scallops ): usually comes in Marinara Sauce , but I asked for garlic and olive oil instead

In my tenure at Topopo's, I have garnished many a liking to the staff and officials. I suggest, for a starter, Greg Norman's western Australian wine . Great golfer, better wine maker? Yes...yes.

LINGUINE alla “VIC DAMONE” (Linguine with Little Clams , Olive Oil , Garlic , Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Cilantro )

INSALATA ai FRUTTI di MARE (Fresh Steamed Calamari , Mussells , Clams and Shrimps over Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette )

Insalata Frutti di Mare (Marinated Calamari , Mussels , Clams and Shrimps Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette ) .

Insalata Frutti di Mare (Marinated Calamari , Mussels , Clams and Shrimps Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette )

Spaghetti alla Diavola (Spaghetti with Scampi , Scallops and Clams in a Spicy Marinara Sauce )

Spaghetti con le Polpette (Spaghetti in Classic Bolognese Sauce with Homemade Meat Balls )

The Conchiglie alla Sarda is the best pasta dish I have ever had in my entire life. It is incredible. Do not miss.

Old Town 's Wells St. Corridor stations Topo Gigio, a comfortable setting for a quieter lunchbreak. A favorite: spaghetti loaded with mussels , scallops , clams in lively marinara sauce ($19). Read more

Linguine with Little Clams , Olive Oil , Garlic , Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Cilantro

Linguine alla Vongole Veraci (Linguine with Manila Clams , Garlic & Olive Oil )

CALAMARI alla GRIGLIA (Grilled calamari sautéed with lemon & wine sauce )

Good spot if you're looking for a place to eat before a Second City show. You're in and out fairly quickly and the food is good. Make a reservation !

Get the Conchiglie alla Sarda , with heat. An excellent pasta dish!

The Insalata Ai Frutti Di Mare is AMAZING! Fresh steamed calamari and shrimp (I did not include the mussels or clams ) over salad with citrus vinaigrette .

Angel hair (substituted from fettuccine ) with soft shell crab , mussels , and clams

Black ink linguine with shrimp , scallop , and smoked salmon in tomato cream sauce

Fettuccini with mussels , clams , and soft-shell crab in Diavolo sauce

Great gluten free pasta and delicious salads for the vegan , plant-based or vegetarian . This place is a Chicago institution.

Good food and service. Banquet room available for parties upstairs! Valet parking available.

BAKED CLAMS “TOPO GIGIO” (Baked little neck clams with caramelized onion sauce)

Everything here is very good, but I would stick with the pasta . Beware though, this place is not big and it gets very crowded , which makes it hard to get a table most times.

The pasta with peas and sausage is over the top good. So is the chicken Parm with spinach

The grilled calamari is the best I've ever had. Highly recommended!

Always a must stop when visiting Chicago. The sauces & hand-rolled pasta are spectacular, Italian servers happy to help & recommend, very good wine list where even the less expensive choices are delic

Fish , calamari are great options! The gnocchi is good, and you can also change it to bolognese sauce . Enjoy!

Make a reservation . It gets really busy on the weekends! Food and service is outstanding!

Get the spaghetti al frutti de mare! It’s my go- to

Pistachio gelato and limoncello for dessert

We have been coming here on and off for 10 years. The staff is always above par and the food outstanding!

Summer time in the garden is a must as well as trying the conchiglie alla sarda

Nice simple Italian before heading for a show at The Second City .

Authentic Italian cuisine . Excellent braised beef and superb service.

Solid Italian food . Great bread , don't fill up!

Espresso Martini : the perfect dessert

I had fruit de mere. Wowza! Great service. Great food. Great place.

3 (italian) words you need to remember when ordering here. (Conchiglie Alla Sarda ).

Seafood Soup - tomato base

Wine , Italian food , seafood - delicious!

Absolutely fantastic good and a wonderful atmosphere!

Great minestrone soup . Try the spaghetti and meatballs ; great sauce!

Seafood soup , tomato base

Get the signature pasta !

Authentic , with a great atmosphere! A little pricey , but worth it for the best Italian food in Chicago!

Food was amazing! Risotto was to die for!

Disappointed after reading rave reviews. Eggplant Parmesan was gloopy, wet breading . Veal scallopini was beat to hell and over floured. Both seemed microwaved (very hot spots mixed with warm spots).