Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 895 reviews

What User doesn't like about Tarantino's:
This restaurant is not worth the expensive price tag. I was very disappointed when I was served a $25 plate of pasta to have over cooked bland food served to me. We added chicken sausage to one of the pasta dishes and they had served us TraderJoes Italian chicken sausage cut up and microwaved into the meal. Manager was very generous in refunding the entrees but the expensive price tag will steer me clear of this rest... View all feedback. What User likes about Tarantino's:
Went on a Sunday night. Seated promptly, great table. We split a pasta for our appetizer it was very good. We had the pork chop (done perfectly) and Osso Buco. Both were excellent. Highly recommend. View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.6 ★ from 50 reviews

Great food, the location in the neighborhood can't be beat. Always have a good meal when I come here.

Can’t believe the pizza dough isn’t made in house! Completely flat and flavorless.

Went on a Sunday night. Seated promptly, great table. We split a pasta for our appetizer it was very good. We had the pork chop (done perfectly) and Osso Buco....

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We dined on Friday night. The food here is always good. The special Black Sea bass was amazing. The restaurant feels a little more crowded. The noise level was...

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This restaurant is not worth the expensive price tag. I was very disappointed when I was served a plate of pasta to have over cooked bland food served to me. We...

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Located amidst a plethora of Italian restaurants, this spot fell short - hard pasta and tough chicken parm. Despite sweet servers, meals weren't up to par for the price. On the contrary, a Chicago classic, this bustling eatery offers off-menu delights like veal parmigiana and delightful black linguine, perfect for group gatherings. A disappointing experience for another reviewer, who left due to long waits and uninventive dishes. However, a bright spot for many who praise the rich pasta, intimate atmosphere, and top-tier service by waitstaff like Maddy. Despite some ups and downs, the neighborhood place is adored for its consistent eats, especially the must-try pork chop. Overall, this restaurant is a delightful spot for delicious Italian fare, perfectly paired wines, and warm service, despite a few missteps on certain occasions.

Opentable
4.6 ★ from 2812 reviews

I can't believe that the pizza dough is not made on site! It was completely flat and lacked flavor.

Pablo
01.05.2024 - 13:13

Great restaurant! My wife and I had our first date as Chicago residents here and go back every year!

Hanna
01.05.2024 - 13:13

My family and I are repeat customers of this neighborhood spot. Food and service is consistently good (pork chop is our fave as we’ve never had a bad meal here....

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Foodie312
01.05.2024 - 13:13

Terrible experience and unacceptable Ordered one glass of wine two appetizers and a chicken dish No one brought bread tables around us got bread Server never ca...

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PickyDiner
01.05.2024 - 13:13

The best Italian restaurant in Lincoln Park is our favorite. If you have the chance to try the prosciutto-wrapped ricotta-stuffed figs, definitely do so. Your t...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 159 reviews
Amy
22.08.2023 - 18:47

Great food and great atmosphere. They have some students working there that are not really well trained but that’s the way things are today.Food: 5/5

Kara
22.08.2023 - 18:47

Absolutely delicious! The menu size is the right size to not be overwhelming. We split a pasta dish and the crispy brussel sprouts and it was the perfect combo....

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Star
22.08.2023 - 18:47

This is going to be a long review…..First thing first….This is NOT an Italian restaurant!!! This is a Chinese restaurant that is disguised as a Italian restaura...

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Lunch
22.08.2023 - 18:47

Rigatoni was very undercooked and the roasted Brussels sprouts are just skins, not the usual whole/half sprout. Neither dish came out hot.All would be passable...

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b
22.08.2023 - 18:47

The arugula salad was excellent. Very lightly dressed. The pasta is big enough to split and we had the farfalle with chicken it was wonderful. It's very lightly...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 221 reviews
Shawn
26.02.2024 - 23:37

Great neighborhood spot, and I am thrilled that the farfalle with smoked chicken and spinach is back on the menu! Probably my favorite pasta in Chicago.

Pat
26.02.2024 - 23:37

Quentin was nowhere to be found, the steak was pretty good tho ngl

Adam
26.02.2024 - 23:37

Some of the best Italian in Chicago. An absolute classic. Off menu order the veal parmigiana. The rigatoni is delicious, as is the black linguine. Restaurant is...

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NOVA
26.02.2024 - 23:37

Tarantino's is such a cozy Italian restaurant. We split the Buratta and requested they not add the prosciutto which tasted EXCELLENTThe crispy Brussel sprouts w...

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Lauren
26.02.2024 - 23:37

Great atmosphere and great food!

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 239 reviews
Rachel
22.03.2024 - 06:16

Super fast service and delicious food. Would go again. Only criticism is that the Bourbon Thyme cocktail was a bit warm.

Michelle
22.03.2024 - 06:16

Very cute Italian style restaurant. Dim lit interior with nice decor and very nice outdoor seating with cute string lights. Our server was very kind and...

Tracy
22.03.2024 - 06:16

Extremely confused by the high reviews. We ordered several dishes to eat family style and try different dishes. The appetizers/sides were quick, but the...

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 54 reviews

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