Peanut Park Trattoria

"Taylor Street has changed over the years, but it remains vital when tracing the history of Italian immigrants in Chicago. Peanut Park Trattoria, owned by the owners of Coalfire Pizza, proudly serves delicious meatballs, delicate orecchiette with Italian sausage, and nduja from Tempesta Market. With touches of Italian inspiration incorporated into the aesthetic, including a wine cave-inspired wall and other memorabilia, Peanut Park proves that Little Italy still has a heart." - Ashok Selvam

"This casual Italian restaurant in Little Italy is from the owners of Tempesta, one of our favorite sandwich and specialty shops in the city. Peanut Park’s menu has a variety of antipasta (the housemade focaccia with ‘nduja is wonderful), pastas, and mains like a crispy chicken parmesan that's covered by a blanket of cheese. It also has a large bar and very friendly service, which are two things that make it a great destination for post-work pasta and wine." - adrian kane

"This casual Italian restaurant is from the owners of Tempesta, one of our favorite sandwich and specialty shops in the city. Peanut Park’s menu has a variety of antipasta (the housemade focaccia with ‘nduja is wonderful), pastas, and mains like a crispy chicken parmesan that's covered by a blanket of cheese. It also has a large bar and very friendly service, which are two things that make it a great destination for post-work pasta and wine." - veda kilaru, adrian kane

"This casual Italian restaurant  in Little Italy is from the owners of , one of our favorite sandwich and specialty shops in the city. Peanut Park’s menu has a variety of antipasta (the housemade focaccia with ‘nduja is wonderful), pastas, and mains like a crispy chicken parmesan that's covered by a blanket of cheese. It also has a large bar and very friendly service, which are two things that make it a great destination for post-work pasta and wine." - Adrian Kane

"A recent addition to the chicken parmesan scene, this newer spot in Little Italy is coming in strong. The cutlets at Peanut Park are pounded very thin, and as a result have crunchy, almost-burnt edges that we enjoy. The breading is highly seasoned, herby, and covered by a blanket of cheese. It sits on just a light sweep of sauce, which barely covers the bottom of the cutlet. This helps maintain its successful crunch, so we suggest ordering a bit of extra sauce on the side. " - adrian kane