Best Italian bites in Chicago, IL

Rita Kais Graham

A taste of Italy in Chicago…reminded me of walking by the cafes of Italy to buy a sandwich—seeing the drinks made it even more memorable. The girls were speaking in Italian—the whole Italy vibe is here if you want a piece of Italy away from Italy 🇮🇹 The sandwiches were sooooo delicious, I can’t explain the flavors on ... my tastebuds! YUM! Loved this place and we happened upon it totally by accident! Great job ladies for giving this couple a taste of Italy after not being their for years! Read More

Mitch Brinkman

Swung by on a Sunday for lunch and my wife and I each got the spritz + half sandwich combo. Stephanie and John made perfect Aperol spritzes that reminded me of the copious spritzes I took down while in Florence last year. We tried the Napoli and Modena paninis, both had fantastic flavor and was a REAL spot hitter on ... a sunny Sunday. I count myself a carb-pro, as I've made and sampled flour based products the world over, and this focaccia had good EVOO levels and flavor, but I normally look to have a bit more crust crunch and larger crumb. I look forward to returning for the the service, flavors, and slightly crunchier bread 😎 Read More

Laura Zabala

Lizano’s Focacceria is fantastic! The focaccia is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly baked. Great quality ingredients, delicious sandwiches, and friendly service. Highly recommend, I’ll definitely be back!

greg duncan

Glad to have a good option for lunch in the neighborhood again. This was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had (Fiorentino). Everything was well balanced and the bread was incredible! Very fresh! The service was great and super friendly. I will be back!

Cody Carsella

Fresh ingredients, INCREDIBLE bread. I love focaccia, but sometimes it can be a bit dense and heavy for a sandwich. Lizzano's focaccia is lighter and fluffier with a great crisp on top. Also, Stephanie, who took my order and made my sandwich, was very friendly and hospitable.