Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian

This place has a great vintage cozy vibe with friendly staff who make you feel right at home. We sat at the bar and had excellent service the whole night. The focaccia with the relish tray was fresh with a nice balance of sweet and savory. The Dimmi Salad was light and refreshing, and the polenta was rich and creamy. The Hamachi Crudo Diavolo was fresh and flavorful, and the vodka pizza had the perfect thin, crispy, chewy texture. The chicken parmesan was crispy and tasty, and I took the Orecchiette Tarantino to go based on the bartender’s recommendation, which was a great call. The hazelnut espresso martinis were a highlight. Smooth and foamy with just the right touch of sweetness and nuttiness, and they even offer a decaf option. We finished with the chocolate cake, which had layers of chocolate mousse and a light crunch from the crispies, a great way to cap off the meal. Overall, really good food, great drinks, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. I’d definitely come back.

Our experience at Dimmi Dimmi was nothing short of amazing! Ronni our server was amazing and had the best recommendations, we had the mozzarella sticks which were phenomenal, the sausage pizza was delicious and had great crust and the stuffed spicy vodka shells were insane out of this world!!! Cannot wait to come back here and trust me you need to get the chocolate cake John the manager was also so great

Great choice if you enjoy chili oil or simply want to feel something again. A surprising amount of the menu is spice-forward—fantastic for heat-seekers, slightly limiting if you, like me, prefer your meals without the threat of perspiration. The pizzas looked popular, which is usually a good sign that they will not attack you. The Calabrian Dirty Martini was… creative. Tomato-forward, almost like someone asked, “What if a martini wanted to be a gazpacho?” Admirable effort, not for me, but I’m sure there’s an audience somewhere. The Dimmi Spritz, on the other hand, is light, refreshing, and doesn’t raise existential questions. Broccoli Rabe & Fagioli: proof that vegetables can, in fact, taste good—should you insist on ordering them. Chicken Parmesan: enormous, very good, and large enough to feed a family of four or one person in denial. Spicy Vodka Stuffed Shells: delicious, but very much another episode of “Everything Everywhere All at Once, featuring Chili Oil.” Dessert is where the place really shines. The chocolate cake is huge and very good, but let’s be honest—the gelato with chocolate crunchies is the true scene-stealer. The Hazelnut Espresso Martini is a great lighter option if you want dessert without committing to “cake for dinner.” In short: come for the spice, stay for the portions, and maybe skip the martini that thinks it’s a tomato.

​The atmosphere is amazing, complemented by excellent service and delicious food. We started with baked clams, meatballs, Italian beef carpaccio with giardiniera, and mozzarella sticks with perfect pull. We also enjoyed sausage and fungi bianco pizzas with a thin, crispy crust. The pasta dishes were outstanding too; the Gnudi Pomodoro with sheep's milk ricotta was possibly the best, and the Orecchiette Tarantino was perfectly seasoned with homemade sausage. Next time, we are coming back to try the main menu, just appetizers and shareables this time, and end with a double espresso, chocolate cake, and tiramisu. Can't wait to come back.

Such a delicious spot! We got the sesame focaccia, Caesar salad, gnudi, and cheese pizza. Everything was delicious! I will say the portions were a little smaller than expected (for the salad and gnudi especially) but taste was 10/10 on everything. Our server Ronni was also amazing and so nice! We will definitely be back!!

Every detail here is so thoughtfully done. The space is cozy and beautifully designed. I’m obsessed with the cocktails. I’m obsessed. So well made and this is the kind of place where each one comes in a different, fun glass. We ordered family-style and loved every single dish. The hand-pulled mozzarella sticks were light and airy (never thought I’d call a mozzarella stick “elegant,” but here we are). The focaccia was perfect, and the new squash salad was perfect! We also had the thin-crust pizza, an eggplant Parmesan that was more like eggplant lasagna, and a chicken Parm with a pesto-pasta twist. All fantastic. For dessert we had tiramisu, olive oil gelato, and an affogato. Way too much food but we learned that even the leftovers are incredible. Such a warm, delicious, memorable experience. Can’t wait to go back!

Dimmi Dimmi is 10s across the board. The hazelnut espresso martini was perfect - not too sweet. I am an avid mozzarella stick enthusiast and these past the test - cheese pull and flavoring was divine. They served some of the best shrimp I’ve ever had and the pizza was the perfect consistency. Our server, Madison, was wonderful and took excellent care of us. Dimmi Dimmi is a must try.

Dimmi Dimmi, a thoughtful take on modern neighborhood Italian! With refreshing twists on the classics and a mastery of the staples, all while welcoming you like family; Dimmi Dimmi knocks it out of the park. We were privileged enough to be invited to a friends and family event, so while some things may change overtime, I believe the essentials will stay the same; a customer focused hip Neighbourhood spot with a fantastic menu, refreshing cocktails, and phenomenal staff. We first enjoyed the Hazelnut Espresso Martini and the Ruby Manhattan for drinks. They were balanced nicely and the chocolate-hazelnut addition to the espresso martini was superb! For starters, we enjoyed the Caesar Salad and the Focaccia with ricotta and honey. We were particularly impressed with the Hamachi Crudo as it was very fresh with quality fish that you could taste and was quite spicy! For our next course we ordered the Stuffed Shells and the Meatballs. Both were knockouts! The Meatballs were so tender and perfectly cooked! I’ve never seen Stuffed Shells on a menu before, they are a family favorite! Loved this! We also got the Salmon Vesuvio and crispy potatoes. The Vesuvio sauce was velvety and smooth, the salmon cooked perfectly! The Crispy Potatoes were executed perfectly, crispy outside, soft inside, with a good kick of heat! We ended with the chocolate cake! This cake was incredible! Velvety soft, rich and decadent, the vanilla gelato really finishes this last bite quite nicely! Overall, the menu is fantastic and hats off to the entire culinary team! Service was always quick and very friendly. Lots of table touches from all staff! Ronni, our main server, was phenomenal. She felt like an old friend even though we had just met. I was incredibly impressed by her knowledge, kindness and ability to stay composed on such a momentous first night of service! Bravo to her!

A great first experience at Dimmi Dimmi - I can see why it's so hard to get a reso! The bar is first come first served and they do takeout orders as well. Tony was a great server and offered helpful recommendations. We ended up trying the pizza (tavern style) and it was surprisingly amazing! With all of the great tavern style places in the city, we had big expectations, and Dimmi Dimmi's sausage pizza was cooked to perfection. I'm hoping to try the 4 cheese pizza next time! We also got the chicken parm - apparently a Dimmi Dimmi must have! It was fantastic. All of the flavors vibes. It's served with a side of pesto pasta that paired well. I wish I had more room for dessert, but there's always next time!

I was super excited to try out Dimmi Dimmi after a friend was able to snag a reservation on my birthday. The interior of the restaurant was very warm and cozy. A little bit cramped but nothing uncomfortable. We started out with the Focaccia with ricotta and honey and it was very good. The mozzarella sticks were also amazing and my husband said they were the best mozzarella sticks he's ever had. Our table split a few other items and honestly, there was nothing we didn't like! Meatballs were killer, vodka shells were great, the gnudi pomodoro was awesome!! I loved the Caesar salad especially the croutons and we also really enjoyed the four cheese pizza. There are so many other items I would love to come back and try! Service was overall great and we got a chocolate cake slice to end the night which was also delicious and perfect for sharing. I would highly recommend Dimmi Dimmi to anyone wanting to try a new Italian spot.

My new favorite joint in Chicago. As a person who can eat Italian for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Dimmi Dimmi surpassed my expectations from the cocktails to the dessert. This spot is quite the challenge to grab a reservation for, so we ventured here for an early dinner on a Sunday afternoon. If you are a savory cocktail connoisseur, you must order the Calabrian Dirty Martini. It has a small spice to it, but it is a focal point of their drink menu. In addition to drinks, we started with the Charred Squash Salad (which is seasonal for winter) and the Baked Clams Casino. Both dishes I could not recommend enough. The squash is served carpaccio style with a small bed of greens on top. The clams were buttery and breaded and so good. For mains, we had the Vodka Pizza and the Orecchiette Tarantino pasta. The pizza was absolutely incredible and what I look for in a vodka sauce. The pasta was a much larger orecchiette noodle than I've experienced before, which was unique and filling. Each main was super savory, and we left feeling comfortably full. The team at Dimmi Dimmi ensures you are taken care of from the moment you walk in the door to closing out your bill. I will definitely be back here soon!

Wow unreal!!!! we now know why it's so hard to get a reservation but oh my god so worth it!!! cannot wait to come back our server Ronni had the best recommendations and made our experience so fantastic. The atmosphere is so fun inside and the decor is so cozy. Must haves are the moz sticks and stuffed shells and the pizza if you're hungry enough you should squeeze it in it really is amazing crust and a good size for 2-3 people, our server recommended the chocolate cake and it was so delicious save room for dessert

Loved our meal at Dimmi Dimmi! The food was all so delicious! The service was also great and the food came out at great timings! The dessert and squash salad were definitely must gets!

After waiting weeks for my reservation, I was so excited to give Dimmi Dimmi a try. And it was SO worth the wait! I'd highly recommend going with a group, ordering a bunch of plates and sharing. My date and I got the caeser salad, mozz sticks, and whipped ricotta & honey focaccia to start, followed by the spicy stuffed shells and chicken parm. Finished with the tiramisu for dessert- we left stuffed and with leftovers! My favorite dish on the table was the focaccia, the sesame seeds on top added a nice flavor matched with the ricotta. The spicy stuffed shells were also great, but that portion size was a little on the smaller side (only 5 shells). Partner loved how lemony and fresh the caesar salad was, and thought the pesto pasta and chicken parm was the show stopper. The mozz sticks were also amazing and melted in your mouth with every bite (also an insane cheese pull). The tiramisu was heavy on the mascarpone cream, which I loved. Overall, you really cannot go wrong with their menu. Everything was fabulous. Another perk, download the inKind app and you can get $50 off if you spend $150! It's the perfect excuse to splurge on an extra app or drinks. The staff were all so friendly and happy to answer any questions! They also let us know that Sundays are a good day to walk in if you can't get a reservation. I can't wait to go back!!

**4.5 Stars** We had a lovely experience at Dimmi Dimmi, an extremely difficult reservation to get, for my wife's 40th birthday. The hostess, our server, and another staff member made mention of the occasion, and definitely made us feel special. It's a tight, loud space - depending on where you are, you might be competing with folks having cocktails and waiting for a bar seat or their reservation. But, in short, while the prices are a bit confusing in some areas, this is excellent Italian fare. The cocktails are top notch, my rye Manhattan and my wife's Negroni were every bit as good as the many cocktails we've enjoyed at Armitage Alehouse down the street, at about the same price point. The focaccia was really good, seemingly done in a skillet, but with a crispy exterior coated in sea salt and olive oil, and a chewy interior. If Ciccio Mio is the best I've had in this city, Dimmi's is just below that. We were surprised, however, that the spreads you can get with the focaccia are almost as expensive as the bread itself, $7 for whipped ricotta and honey. The charred brussels and squash was excellent, kind of like a sqash carpaccio with incredible flavor and texture. A unique, top notch appetizer we'd absolutely have again. My wife's clam special was great, overflowing with clams in a sauce that was balanced, a touch spicy, and not too oily. Really, really good. As for the chicken parm. Someone I usually agree with on here had a negative review as it's "just a piece of pounded chicken," but I disagree. Is $33 a lot for a chicken parm? Yea, it is. But compare this to Alla Vita ($33 and NO pasta) or even a Frasca ($26), and it blows them away. Perfectly crispy and juicy, with a really nice tomato sauce. I honestly think the chicken itself is the best chicken parm I've had in Chicago, not pounded too thin, with a ton of texture and flavor. I might like more mozz, but whaddyagonnado. The pesto pasta that comes with it, however, was a slight miss. The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente, yes, but the pesto itself is far too pasty and lacking any lemony acid. And it needs it. Badly. You can tell the basil is fresh, but man, after a few bites, and especially as it cools, the pesto pasta becomes a chore to eat. That was a definite shame. We concluded with the chocolate cake (and a complimentary olive oil ice cream, delicious, from Black Dog). The cake was flavorful, but quite dry. It reminded us both of chocolate cake in a NJ diner that had been there more than day or two, which would be a compliment if it wasn't $16! For $16, I'm walking two blocks east and having the sticky date cake at Armitage. And, our complimentary gelato? $9. For a scoop of ice cream! Dimmi Dimmi is doing some really great stuff. That chicken parm has probably ruined chicken parms for me (Frasca is our restaurant of convenience, but for $7 less, it tastes like a frozen dish compared to this. And Alla Vita is good, but comes w no side). The squash was delightful, and the cocktails are as good as we've had at a restaurant. But, the price points don't entirely make sense, particularly dessert and some of the extras. And the dessert falls way, way short of the price point. If you're charging Hogsalt prices, and you're two blocks from the best desserts in the city, you better deliver. All this said, we will absolutely be back, assuming we can snag a reservation that is.

Yeah, so this has been the hot Italian place on social media- had to check it out. The verdict it's good! The issue with Chicago is that there is so much good Italian food so this just felt decent to me. The servings are pretty small, but all of the pastas were really fresh. People were saying that this pizza is the best in the city and I disagree. It's extremely cracker crust thin, and it doesn't feel like a tavern style pizza- Again, it's good, but it's just not a typical tavern style pizza. Better pizza in the city for sure The salad was fresh and the ricotta dumplings were the best dish. Super flavorful Bolognese and creamy polenta. Again, everything was good and service was good- very nice. The actual restaurant is pretty small and very cold because they have a horrible draft with the door. I would come again because it is a centrally located Italian restaurant in an area where there aren't many Italian restaurants nearby. But do I think it was overhyped on social media and pretty overpriced for small servings? Absolutely

We tried a bunch of things here and my favorite was the tavern style pizza and the gnudi pomodoro. The broccoli and chicken parmesean were good, but didn't blow me away. The desserts I would say were good but average. Overall, I loved the atmosphere here and the food was good. I would come back and try some other dishes as well.

New place on the block! We made a reservation about a month out, and seems like that's the way to go! Pretty small inside, a lot of smaller tables to accommodate groups of 4. Service was great! Food was very flavorful. Prices seemed a bit steep given the portions. Cute matchboxes in front. Street parking only. Very homey

Food was incredible! The vodka pizza, the gnudi, the vodka stuffed shells, all huge hits. And the crispy potatoes! Waiter was great although the digestiv he recommended at the end of the night almost knocked us out. If someone offers you a Ferrari say no! Ambiance was cozy! And hoppin!

What an absolute TREAT folks! Came here on a Tuesday at 4 pm with my sisters and mom for a gals early dinner - this place is the new hot spot in town so make sure you get those reservations in early otherwise you may find yourself with the early birds like we did - still had a wonderful time though. The food here is fantastic - pretty much everything we asked about had something made in house (the mozzarella, the pasta, the sausage, you name it.) Naturally we had to get all of the things. We got the mozzarella sticks, the Italian beef carpaccio, the sausage pizza, the chicken Parmesan, the vodka sauce stuffed shells, and broccoli (because health.) Everything was fabulous - the pizza was perfect tavern style (my sister and I each got an extra to bring home) and the chicken parm was unreal. Everything was delicious but those two stood out to me the most. Definitely recommend getting lots of dishes to share, the portion sizes are perfect. Our server, Clara L., was so lovely - I cannot stress this enough. She was so attentive and kind and paced our meal perfectly, which can be hard to do when you want to order a bunch of different dishes to split - but she timed it all perfectly and was wonderful with recommendations. Our water glasses were always filled and when my mom dropped her knife Clara was there in an instant with a new one haha! We adored her, so hopefully if you try this place you get a chance to have her as your server. To end it we obviously had to get profiteroles and the spumoni was incredible. I gave myself brain freezes over and over again because I simply have no self control. 10/10 would do again. Sometimes when a new place pops up it tends to get overhyped, but this place truly is all that and then some. The place itself is utterly cozy and like I said, the food and service is top notch. Perfect place for family, girl talk, or a first date. Just be ready to eat!

Sometimes, when you least expect it, you get thrown for a loop, in the very best of ways! Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian Restaurant tonight threw me and my wife through this loop with ridiculously great results. Dimmi's menu is brief yet covers every facet of Italian cooking; in other words, they hit every (proverbial) nail on the head, with expert results. Our dinner was so good and so Italian and so comprehensive, that we felt like we were in a tavern in Naples, Italy. What made us feel this way: * Their Dimmi Salad was made with Fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, chickpeas and their secret sauce - dimmi dressing. Just an incredible salad, OK * Spicy Vodka Stuffed Shells, Ricotta, pecorino, calabrian chili - these stuffed shells were absolutely great (I wanted more) * A Barrel Aged Negroni that was so Italian Now I left the best for last! I've had every style of pizza known to man: Chicago, Detroit, New York, Neapolitan, Sicilian, California, Deep Dish, St. Louis, even Hawaiian pizza - But Never had a - A Dimmi Tavern Style Pizza - Yes, our Dimmi Tavern Style Pizza was so good and so unique that this Unbuzzable [sic] guy (meaning me), got buzzed! Our Sausage Pizza with Homemade pork sausage, cheese blend Pizza just floored me it was so good. I would come back here just for this one dish and go home happy. Oh, to take this review even further - I've never had a (and this was actual name of my drink) an Off Color Beer For Pizza. And did this beer pair beautifully with our pizza all of our food. We ended this this joyous occasion with an excellent Italian Chocolate Cake that my Chef wife gave giant kudos to their pastry chef. The people working here are prepared perfectly to make sure your time here is ideal. That's huge. OK, I'm exhausted praising Dimmi Dimmi - But, it was definitely worth the effort.

Quite a popular place! Tried to get in when they opened at 4 but they opened at 3:45 and filled so we hung out at the bar. They have a great tavern pizza that is paper thin and a great sauce. We had that and ordered takeout. The Dimmi salad has a great dressing that makes it happen. The bartender suggested the Italian beef carpaccio which was outstanding. The eggplant Parmesan was a hit with our group. We also enjoyed the chicken Parmesan and cavatelli Bolognese. The food is going to draw us back if we plan ahead!

TL; DR: Great drinks and Italian food Great place to have some solid cocktails and yummy Italian food. The drinks were top notch and the food was just enough to fill your tummy without being too full. The Vespa was a great spirit forward drink and the Hugo Spritz was refreshing. The focaccia with honey and ricotta was delicious. The vodka pizza could be shared or a solo meal that will fill you up without needing a nap. The vodka stuffed shells was delicious. The place was very friendly and buzzing with a lot of people. I cannot wait to go back and try more items

Being one of if not the most heavily anticipated new restaurants to open in Chicago this fall and joining what I think is an already crowded modern, vibey Italian food scene, Dimmi Dimmi did not disappoint. I believe it's hard to stand out when every other restaurant in a 5-mile radius is doing similar dishes but somehow someway, they were able to pull it off. Interior was immaculate, really half of the experience and service was quick and friendly. The spicy vodka stuffed shells was what stood out and was recommended by the bartender. I was a fan of the chicken parm accompanied by the pesto pasta. While you most likely won't be blown away by the taste or quality of the food, Dimmi Dimmi is worth a shot for your next night out in the city!

didn't expect this to be as good as it was given it's another Italian place in Lincoln Park but I'm impressed! I walked in with one other person on a Tuesday and we waited for a bar seat for about 15 min? the texture of all the pasta was very top notch which I feel a lot of places get wrong, it was perfectly al dente. I really like the sauce on the oriechette and there was so much sausage in it. the chicken Parm was also great and the pesto pasta it comes with pairs so well! portion sizes are also great. the chocolate cake was phenomenal, and they let us taste the wines when we had questions which was really nice.

Dimmi Dimmi - Chicago It took me forever to get a reservation (this place is popular), and it's just a quick walk from the Clybourn Metra stop--which I love. We came on a Sunday at 4:30pm and there was already a wait. Cozy vibe, old-school music, and Christmas décor made it super fun. Drinks: Calabrian Dirty Martini was spicy and great; the Hazelnut Espresso Martini was balanced and not too sweet. Drinks were good but small. Food: The Dimmi Dimmi Salad was incredible--perfectly dressed with olives, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, garbanzos, mozzarella, and amazing roasted mushrooms. Tavern-style pizza was crisp with a flavorful sauce and Tempesta pepperoni--would return just for this. The Chicken Parm with spicy vodka rigatoni was outstanding (very Carbone-vibes, which makes sense--the chef worked there). The Amatriciana was tasty but a smaller portion with lots of pancetta. Meatballs were fine but not a reorder. Dessert: Rich mascarpone-forward tiramisu. Ronni, our server, was fantastic and brought apple-cider gelato and limoncello on the house. Overall: Pricey with small drinks, but the food, service, and vibe make it worth it. I'd definitely go back.

I was very impressed with Dimmi Dimmi. There is so many italian options in Chicago but this one really impressed me!!! We started with the focaccia and added the ricotta and honey to go with it. The ricotta and honey was very small and an extra $7 so I didn't think that was worth the add on, but the bread was very good overall. My favorite was the Funghi Bianco pizza. The rich white sauce on the thin and crispy crust was the perfect combination and I loved the variety of types of mushrooms on top. The chicken parm was also very good and I LOVED that it came with a side of pesto pasta. Although the drinks were small, they were very good. I loved the unique calabrian dirty martini option. I can't wait to come back to Dimmi Dimmi !!!!!

Great food, service, and atmosphere. We loved the Chicken Parmesan, and the bread!!!! Also enjoyed the cheese sticks and pizza. Would def go back!

12/10 experience. Food was all top tier and the service (Alee) was even better. Caesar - 4.5/5.0 - Can't go wrong with a Caesar salad. This one was well dressed and had extra hints of lemon. Quality. Hamachi Crudo - 5.0/5.0 - They basically do a chili crisp with Calabrian chiles. Not overly spicy or overpowering. Great, clean dish. Clams Casino - 5.0/5.0 - SoooooOoO good. If you're someone who doesn't like smoky flavors you should probably skip this one. It has great smoky notes from the bacon and the crumb is soaked in clam liquor. Fresh lemon over the top - I can eat 2 dozen of these alone. Pizza - 5.0/5.0 - I'd put it up in the tier with some of the best tavern style pizzas in the city (Middlebrow, Pizzamici, etc). Maybe not better but easily as good. Orecchiette with Sausage - 4.5/5.0 - Really good spicy tomato cream sauce with homemade large orecchiette. It's incredibly craveable. Ribeye Cacciatore - 5.0/5.0 - Mushroom powder crusted delmonico. Tons of umami and you need the tomatoes and peppers to provide some acid to this rich dish. The sauce is incredible. Could've used a sprinkle of flaky salt to finish but overall an unreal dish. We're locals so we will be back. Make the resy if you can get it. If you can't put your name in for the bar where it's first come first serve. Cheers!

Get every single thing you can here. I had the BEST experience ever! The best chef, the nicest waitresses and bar tenders. Every food item was AMAZING! The sauces to every single dish were mouth watering. I will be coming back probably once a month I love this place so much. even basic things like mozzarella sticks were elevated. I recommend getting a reservation because they seem to get busy, but the energy inside is wonderful. 100/10 place

Ohh! This used to be Taratino's that was here for 30 years. Remember that! This is from the people that's behind Urban Belly, Michael Jordan Steakhouse, Sol Toro in Connecticut and etc. I had their fries. The staff and service are dimmiriffic. I'll be back for dessert. PS. I was the first one to review!

Their Christmas decor was top notch and made it so cozy and inviting! Went with a few friends and walked away wanting more. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauces were amazing, we also had a pizza and it was incredible! Smaller corner resturant and newer, so working through staff kinks, but otherwise amazing! Will absolutely go back!

Just had the pepperoni pizza and it's easily a top 5 contender for the city. Can't wait to try more from menu in person. Also - we had it delivered and the crust was still cracker crispy n thin.

Yuck. Yuck. Yuck. We ordered the sausage pizza. Ordering was difficult due to alleged "infrastructure issues" that required driving to the restaurant to place a takeout order. Weird. Stepped inside to complete disorganization and aimless hovering around the hostess station. They were supposed to call when our order was ready but never did. The pizza was tiny, super overpriced, and not good. We ate because we were hungry but threw most of it out because it tasted so bad.

Okay snagged a reservation and was super excited. Didn't fully understand the hype but here is my two cents... Service was quick and just attentive enough. Food was paced well and for how busy it was, it wasn't loud which I'm super sensitive to. It definitely is tight quarters but there are a couple booths in the back that look perfect. Now for food, my friends and I go hard so we got a good sample. What I loved was it was true to name. Nothing pretentious and everything was light and well prepared. Here is the good, great, and would pass: The good: orecchiette (which unlike the name were GIANT), polenta The great: the vodka pizza (!!), gnudi, and the CARPACCIO (omg I was floored and don't even like carpaccio) Pass: chicken parm, trio of relish for the foccacia (we liked the creme di fagiola, but didn't care for the others Definitely worth a visit!

This place is packed with people. But staff handles the flow very well. You get this comfy feeling when you enter as though it's for only locals. We ordered the thin crusted sausage pizza, it appeared small but packed with flavor and filled us up. This place is hands-down top two best pizzas we've had in Chicago. Very happy with our experience and will be coming back weekly.

Great neighborhood corner Italian bistro! Cozy atmosphere and great vibes. Sat at the bar and had great service from behind the bar. Excellent hazelnut espresso . Order the vodka pizza- so thin and crispy-and delic caesar salad. Amazing croutons and anchovies as well! Do t miss this special spot! (7.7 rating from Portnoy last Friday)

Great dining experience. We didn't have a reservation but was able to easily get two bar seats around 9:30 pm. The service was amazing- the staff was very friendly. The farfalle Alfredo mushroom pasta is a must get. Probably my favorite pasta dish in Chicago. We also ordered the chicken parm that comes with pesto rigatoni and the dimmi dimmi salad. This is the perfect spot for a cozy date night or a more casual dinner at the bar.

Oh Dimmi your so fine your so fine you blow my mind. Oh Dimmi. Every neighborhood in Chicago should have a Dimmi and at one point might. Cool space great well trained staff. Lets get real it about the food and we had an exceptional meal Proper cocktail to start with one of the best blue cheese olives I've ever had. Dimmi salad and the clams were first rate. Gnudi pasta was the best pasta dish I've had in Chicago. I've had a lot Deserts were also great. I would like a weekly standing reservation???????? Shout out to the chefs we all know Bill Kim can cook but who knew he could kill it in the Italian style. Continued success!!!! P.S. Roscoe Village needs a Dimmi Dimmi

The Vodka Nduja is the best pizza I've had in ages, stunning. Great pasta as well. The downside is portion size and prize. A $25 pizza that is tavern and I crushed by myself and still hungry. I see why its so hard to get into here. I will be back for sure.

Too many influencers & social media posts on this joint have it way over-hyped! Let's put it this way.. they open at 4pm and I went at 4:15 (Who goes to dinner at 4:15?) and there was ONE barstool left in the whole place.. PACKED! Started with Clams Casino.. overcooked and not much flavor & small portion for $22. I get these at Topo Gigio and they're amazing for $15. Next.. the "famed" Chicken Parmesan with Rigatoni Pesto.. sounds great in description but very little flavor; not enough cheese or sauce and the pesto sauce was just flat out bland? Keep in mind this dish is $33.. it's a piece of pounded out chicken! The pizza is probably the star of the show and is definitely good. Service is a little dry but that's because they are so busy so don't expect much especially at the bar. Was gonna get dessert but figured forget it at this point. So App, Entree & couple glasses of wine about $130 with tip... I'd come back after it "cools off" they said. Talk later

Amazing! Food and service on point. Very inviting with the feel of a neighborhood spot with comforting Italian food that is definitely elevated. Everything our group had was phenomenal. Blows other Chicago-Italian restaurants out of the water. So happy to have a Lincoln Park spot. Fresh and bright seasonal ingredients. Eggplant parm the best! Definitely try the polenta, mozzarella sticks, panzanella salad, meatballs, cavatelli, and EVERY dessert. Run to this place!!!

If you don't get the stuffed shells you will regret it. And the sausage pizza. And the nudi. I visited last week and am still thinking about how good these 3 dishes were. Our server Roni was also fantastic! We can't wait to come back

Victoria and I had one of the greatest evenings at Dimmi Dimmi in Chicago. While the food is always been exceptional the service was also exceptional as well. We took some good friends with us for the first time and they are definitely going back. We highly recommend for a great night and thank you to John and his team for giving us a A++ product and service

Great food... great service... great ambience!!!!! Also love their restaurant in Oak Brook... The Table at Crate!!!!

I've ordered from Dimmi Dimmi before and had a great experience. Most recently, I was confused with the cavatelli. I am not sure if they ran out of noodles, but this isn't even the size of a kids meal and is hardly worth $26. The food was mediocre and nothing to write home about. I tried calling to give feedback and wasn't able to reach anyone. Overall, disappointing.

As a longtime fan of Tarantino's, I really wanted to like this place but I fear I will not be back. The food was ok but the vibe was frenzied and as a solo diner I did not feel welcome. They seated me at the communal table but everyone there was with their friends so it was just awkward. Also, when I ordered the broccoli rabe the waitress questioned me about whether I was sure I knew that broccoli rabe is bitter. Yes. I know.

Tony is the man. Exceptional service. Food is great too. Order the chicken parm and spicy vodka shells

Great new Lincoln Park spot. The service and staff were incredible. The food is outstanding as well. The chicken parm is destined to be one of the top in the city. Great cocktails too!

Excellent meal, and a very well put together menu where each course and style is broken down smartly. Alexandra was a great waitress and made sure we had an enjoyable meal! Especially liked the focaccia trio, chicken parm, and the tiramisu. Will be back!

Very good. The relish tray with foccacia is worth every penny. Best foccacia I've ever eaten. Food was excellent and service great. Highly recommend.

I rarely give five stars but this place fired on all cylinders. Pleasant staff, great decor and table spacing, nice established vibe and excellent food. We enjoyed the focaccia, pizza vodka, and chicken parmigiana the most with deliciously prepared branzino among many dishes we tried. The chicken was probably the best CP I've had with a perfectly cooked thin schnitzel and great sauce. The chocolate cake was too good to pass and none, including crumbs, was left on the plate. Definitely will return!

The food was incredible. Very fresh ingredients. The Caesar salad dressing and cheese was great, the Crutons are incredible, locally sourced from Publican. The eggplant Parmesan is unlike any I've ever had before. The bartenders were so kind. The manager(?) owner(?) was walking around greeting everyone. Wonderful experience. Will definitely be trying the pizza next time!

Overall, for being open for only a week i had a very pleasant experience. We went with the focaccia with ricotta, Caesar salad, and sausage pizza. The food was a solid 8/10 but with time i think it has the potential to get better. Very good service and ambiance though!

OK, pizza OK pasta very salty very expensive. I will never go back. it was very hard to get a reservation. Very crowded great ambience lots of people here but very overrated.

We found this place on a recent trip to Chicago and a 20 minute brisk walk from the Lincoln Park Zoo and what a find! It was full but my daughter and I scored two seats at the bar. We started with the focaccia and olive oil, freshly baked, and the panzella salad - also delicious. My daughter is dairy free so ordered the AGLIO E OLIO PEPERONCINO (garlic shrimp and pasta) and I had the best eggplant parmigiana I have ever eaten with a nice glass of the Routestock Cabernet Sauvignon. The bartender (whose name I didn't catch) had great suggestions for our meals and was so knowledgeable and friendly. The portions are generous so we had leftovers. Wonderful experience - hope to come back in my next visit!

Yasmeen was amazing! Dad said it's the best pizza he ever had. Delicious food. Ricotta pasta, stuffed shells. So good. Give it a try!