PR Italian Bistro

PR Italian Bistro is a true neighborhood gem and one of my absolute favorites. The food is always delicious, the vibe is cozy and welcoming, and Kyle is absolutely wonderful! She goes above and beyond to make every visit feel special. It’s always a treat to come here — whether it’s for a casual night out or something a little more celebratory. I love supporting this local spot, and they never disappoint. If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out!

I cannot rave bout this place more! Once getting into Chicago I was craving Italian food, but not the traditional red sauce and noodles! I found this place on a whim and I was blown away by the menu. I sat at the bar and received the best service this evening. Don’t hesitate to stop here. You will not be disappointed.

I swung by on a Friday night with a buddy, and we lucked out with a cozy window seat—perfect for people-watching. We split the Diavola pizza with spicy sopressata and honey, and I had the pappardelle with house-made sausage and mushrooms. The pasta was fresh, and the flavors were on point. We also tried the Cynar martini, which had a nice bitter kick. The vibe is chill and unpretentious, and the service was friendly without being overbearing. We spent about $70 total, including drinks, and left full and happy. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.​

This place is amazing! I celebrated my partners birthday there and it was perfect! The chef and staff made it a very special birthday. I brought in a cake and gifts, they were able to bring them out at the perfect time. My partner was surprised and happy. Thus place has everything, great food, drinks and staff! I highly recommend it!

This place was absolutely phenomenal. My boyfriend had the lasagna and I had the chef’s special risotto with shrimp added. We started with the focaccia bread and WOW what an amazing start to the meal! We got there shortly after they opened, as was recommended to us because they fill up FAST! Aaron was our server, and even when they started getting busied, Aaron still provided friendly service and paced our meal appropriately. We had such a good time! I hate that we live in Kansas City and can’t enjoy this place more often!

Wow! I’ve lived in Lakeview for about 13 years and this was my first time here, although i’ve tried many other times but never worked out. To be able to say I had the opportunity to TASTE the food, is truly a culinary experience! We had a variety of dishes to really explore the menu and judge the talent of the chef’s creations! We ordered the Paccheri Campanello, which was spectacularly prepared and piping hot when it arrived, which is rare these days! Next up was the Pollo Chioggia, also phenomenal, a lemon wedge would have been an even better touch! The appetizer Gamberi Aglio Arrostito was a treat! Would’ve loved some more bread, possibly thinner and lemon wedge would have blown this dish out the water! Dessert was a definite and boy were we glad we ordered it, italian bread pudding with vanilla gelato, warm, light and glorious! The drinks were also amazing and creatively prepared… Black Currant Gin Fizz & Cranberry Margaritas! …oh and the limoncello before dessert was EPIC!! The worse part of the meal was when I made the MISTAKE to order the rustic Margherita pizza! I tasted one slice and regretted it almost immediately. (definitely a waste) The crust had a terrible consistency, flavor and definitely does not fit with the spectacular dishes that we had the privilege to taste. THE STAFF ARE PHENOMENAL!! WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!! We even ordered carryout the next evening it was that DAMN GOOD!!

We had a group of nine. They were able to seat us quickly. We had great appetizers. The main dish was a hit for all.

This place has potential- fantastic service, great vibe, good interiors for a bistro and a decent bar menu. Unfortunately what lets it down is the food. The food is ‘ok’. But then that’s the problem too- it’s just okay. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the food, but then there’s nothing great with it either. When food is okay, the pricing has to align and the steeper pricing for the kind of food lets this place down. If you are a hardcore fan of Italian cuisine and want to check out a new spot, it’s worth a one time visit. Else there are other spots in the vicinity that I prefer.

Absolutely wonderful from the moment we arrived till we finished. From the bar staff to the servers, exceptional! Definitely will be back.

Lovely Italian spot in Lakeview. They have inside and outside seating but outside can get filled very quickly during dinner time. Had the meat lasagna which was delicious and the pasta with lobster special, my only slight negative was that the description said it had mildly spicy sauce but tasting it seemed like there was no spice at all. Overall great service and employees are very attentive.

Needed a carb load for the Chicago 1/2 and we were near Wrigley. A quick yelp search helped us find this place. We arrived and were lucky to be seated right away on a busy Saturday night! Food came out quick and it was perfect! Both of our dishes hit the spot! Place was dark with a great vibe. Perfect for a date night!

This is a lovely little neighborhood gem. I was a bit torn between 4 or 5 stars, but being one of the few local joints in the area and having such a kind staff pushed me to choose 5. I came in here when visiting, and I love that this is a walkable restaurant in the neighborhood, there aren't a TON of options super close. The ambience inside is a lovely, intimate spot with wood tables and brick walls. We came early for dinner to avoid crowds, and the noise level was fine. It started to pick up as we were leaving and was getting louder. Our server (pretty sure it was Aaron?) was so nice and upbeat. The host was also really nice and helpful. I love limoncello so was very excited to have that as my before-dinner drink. My mom got a cosmo and it was lovely. I don't usually like cosmos, but there was something unique (and not too cranberry) about it so I definitely had several "sample sips" of hers. The apps were super tempting but we wanted to eat our meal so we skipped. Good thing. I got the scallop risotto blackboard special. It came out on a plate and was a bit more "liquidy" than I prefer. I think that might be a chosen style, but I prefer a little bit more rigid. The scallops were plain cooked and had a great consistency. I wouldn't have minded them having a little bit more to them, but the flavors of the rest of the dish were plenty and they didn't really need more (call me greedy). The dish could easily have fed two, but I ate it all (and was VERY full afterwards). My mom got the bucatini (I think also on special?) and added a side of meatballs for protein. The meatballs were huge -- practically a meal in itself. She took them home for 2 days of leftovers. The noodles were cooked to perfection and the flavor was lovely. I ate her leftover pasta for two days :) We had such a great time we tried to come back for a cosmo on a weekend night. It was packed (love to see local packed places!), and we didn't really feel like waiting. The host (same as before) was so nice and walked around the restaurant so he could give us a timeline on when a bar or table might open up. We just came from dinner and were only going to have a drink, so we opted not to wait. I highly recommend dining and drinking here, though!

Such a small yet cute restaurant. While I was not a fan of their drinks, I did enjoy their food and ambiance. I had the Tordelli Brasati (short rib pasta), it was perfect! Smaller portion, but it is fairly heavy so it was definitely filling.

Delicious dinner, great service! We had some pretty amazing homemade pasta and will definitely come again! It's a smaller restaurant, so you may have to wait a few minutes for a table but the turnaround is quick!

I've been to many restaurants in Chicago that are four stars that don't deserve them. This place currently sits at 3.8 stars but imo should be way higher. Upon entering, the owner greeted us at the door. He was warm, welcoming, and excited that we were there. He asked us our table preferences and found us a spot right away. Our server was nice, friendly, standard. The food was absolutely delicious and the bartender did an excellent job with the martinis. For their menu, it rotates based on season and the chefs specials. The decor and lighting was very great and this place also has a nice patio for outdoor dining. If you're in the area, be sure to stop in to this local restaurant--it will not disappoint. Overall, I'd give this place upwards of 4.5 stars. Happy eating!! Protip: check out their food on Instagram in addition to here on Yelp! Also, if you try the deserts here, leave a review so I can read your reviews! [One small suggestion to the owners...we like to wash our hands before our dinner but the restroom has doors that pull open from the inside with no paper towels to use on the handle. I'd suggest adding foot pulls to the doors for guests.]

We ate here for Valentine's Day and it was 10/10. The service was great, the food was delicious & the prices were very reasonable. Will be back

I'm baffled I have yet to review this neighborhood gem, as we have dined here numerous times (even back when they were Pizzeria Rustica) and have never been disappointed. PR Bistro is solid all around: super knowledgeable and attentive staff, warm cozy atmosphere, and the best part: the food. Oh, and the drinks! Great beer and wine selection, and tasty craft cocktails. Highly recommend checking out the blackboard specials as the chef is always issuing creative dishes but the regular menu items are amazing as well. The "worst" part of the visit is trying to decide what to order! They have a cute little sidewalk patio for dining Al fresco as well.

In the heart of Wrigleyville, this Italian and brunch bistro is an absolute gem! I miss living on the same block. You can dine indoors or outdoors, I recommend stopping in before or after a game. Whether you're craving traditional Italian dishes or mouthwatering brunch spread, every bite is bursting with flavor and so obviously made with the freshest ingredients. Its prime location near Wrigley Field adds to the excitement of dining outdoors in this vibrant neighborhood. Highly recommend stopping by for a taste of Italy with a brunch twist. Bottomless mimosas too! *edit* They no longer have brunch. Still great food!! I've tried a bit of everything.

My friend and I went to PR Italian Bistro for my birthday. I had a Seafood stuffed lasagna and it was the best lasagna I have ever had. I am Italian so growing up I have had my share of Italian food including lasagna, spaghetti and every sort of pizza imaginable. It was just incredible tasting and better than any other lasagna I have ever had. The owner, Stephano was there ensuring things were getting cooked perfectly. Our ham & cheese appetizer was great, wine (very kind lady bartender) and dessert were fantastic. The owner even prepared a special Birthday dessert for me specifically. The atmosphere was great as well as the whole experience. This place is definitely a 5 Star Place and a 5 Star Review. My friend had lamb chops with linguine and it was cooked and tasted incredible too.

PR Italian is a cute neighborhood restaurant with nice ambience and decent outdoor patio in the front. The food is good but probably won't win any awards. I would describe it as a good neighborhood spot for a third or fourth date but not the type of restaurant you'd go out of the way to dine at. I had the Cesar salad, lasagna, and a cocktail. All dishes were good. As was the service. The price point was a little high in my opinion but it is within reach for most Lakeviewers

Delicious food and great service! We will be back. The Gamberi Aglio Arrostito (roasted garlic shrimp) appetizer is amazing. Pictured is the Branzino Limone special and the Tordelli Brasati, both incredible :)

This neighborhood has very few restaurants so if you live near here this is a great choice. Cute bistro feel with a variety of menu options (lots of daily specials ) and good service. Food is solidly good. We had the fish stew which was fresh and well prepared with just the right amount of spice. Would recommend if in the neighborhood and looking for a nice place to get a very decent Italian meal

Great pasta dishes, sauces were rich and flavorful. Server was helpful in navigating the menu (our first visit). She was attentive and overheard that it was a birthday for one of our party and provided a complimentary Tiramisu! We were from out of town but would definitely recommend. No problem finding street parking

Great service (relatively inattentive which I prefer) and great ambience. Love finding places near uptown - right under the Sheridan red line for easy access. The chef's specials all sounded amazing. Overall, the pasta entrees were yummy, if a bit predictable. The lasagna was delish but warm/cool by the time it reached the table, and the noodles were, let's say, well done. Focaccia was great. $100 for 2 glasses of wine, appetizer, 2 pasta entrees, and a side of focaccia. Not bad.

Don't come here if you want your steak medium rare. I unfortunately had to send my steak back three times because they kept cooking it medium well instead of medium rare. For a $44 steak, there wasn't even a hint of redness. To make matters worse, the owner/head chef brought out the third attempt and was blatantly rude to my boyfriend when he spoke up since I was too uncomfortable to do so. I regret not taking photos, but overall I don't recommend coming here if you want your steak cooked properly.

This place is so great! The happy hour is amazing and the food is delicious.... so happy we got a chance to come here, I will definitely be back! BTW the aperol spritz and sangria are so delicious!

Lovely place with a lovely atmosphere regardless of the covid changes. Sure masks are required, tables are timed and seats are limited but you are still greeted with a welcoming staff and a clean table. Menus are to be found online and after ordering, the team is quick to respond to any requests which is appreciated. I got the chicken linguine which was good. Could have used more acid and mine was not hot likely because we were waiting for someone else in the party's food. I debated about the lobster ravioli and after trying my friends, I was pleased I did not get it. I'm sure there was lobster inside but not in the bites I had. It looked like imitation crab and just did not have the best flavor. I've had other food here and it was better than average hence the review. I'll continue to come here and try but will refrain from the things I've tried to date.

Wow, how have I not been here sooner!? Quite refreshing actually to dine at a place that is walk-in only, since sometimes you don't know what your schedule is like and can avoid the intensity of hawks in snatching up reservations (I'm not above it ;)). Everything was absolutely perfect from the nice warm but casual vibe, service, and the food. While there are numerous yummy Italian spots in the city, PR definitely stands a part from the rest. The tuna croquettes were different but amazing. I loved my pasta as did my husband with his short rib pasta. Wow, we both were pretty silent while eating and had to restrain ourselves from devouring it all so quickly. I am convinced everything is phenomenal here, maybe even especially their specials, which truly seem to be special. Cocktails were also great! This will definitely become a regular destination for us.

Modern Italian food, hand tossed pizzas and few but notable seafood specialties. The current "lobster turnover" is a delight. Eat it! The area of Sheridan that they operate from is quiet despite being close to an El station and Irving Park Road which is usually bustling with traffic. Dining in on a cold Tuesday night, I wasn't expecting it to be as packed as it was. The dinner traffic starts to dwindle closer to 9p. But if you insist on dining early, it's likely you can score a table for two in a short period of time. The restaurant is best for small groups of four max. Table needs are served on a first come, first served basis.

Outstanding bar service! Kyle was phenomenal. They knew so much about wines from around the world. They introduced us to Lebanese and Macedonian wines. The gamberi carciofi was exceptional. Even the host (Keeton) at the front was incredibly lovely and welcoming! Highly recommend this gem!

I've stopped in a few times for their happy hour and got the sangria and potato rosemary pizza each time. The entire menu looks so appetizing though! The service is great and the ambiance is candlelight and cozy!

Stopped in here last night for dinner. I think my favorite part is the environment. It is a small dim lit dining room, and it's wonderful! The smells are so amazing in there lol. Our waiter was so great, awesome service. My water glass was consistently getting filled, plates cleared as soon as we were done. And the food was full of flavor. I had the gnocchi Al norma, the gnocchi was perfect texture and the sauce had good flavor. My favorite thing was the ceaser salad- seriously one of the best ones I've ever had, such good dressing. We ended our meal with espresso martinis. This was my first one I've ever had and I was not disappointed- it was sweet and delicious! Can't wait to come back and try the pizza.

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere/ambiance. Kyle, the bartender is one of mine and my girlfriends favorites at this restaurant and in the city! Her mixologist skills are top-notch - just as amazing as the food! You definitely receive service with a smile at this restaurant.

Ordered delivery from here when I was staying at a friends around the corner. The Cippolino salad arrived with no dressing, so it did not get eaten (there was nothing in the house that would work). The pasta was completely unremarkable which is not what I expect at that price point. Either be good or have large edible portions with traditional ingredients.

Wow this place is such a cute and low key spot located near the Sheridan red line! We celebrated our one year anniversary of living in our condo and couldn't have went to a more perfect spot to quickly celebrate. We never made reservations but since it was a weekday night it was only 15-20 minutes wait for a patio table. We got homemade sangria at the bar and the bartender was awesome. The sangria tasted like juice and was delicious! The patio was cute and had tables for 2 and 4. We ordered our food linguine padovani and tartufo pizza right away and everything tasted so good! We thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant and can't wait to come back!

We stopped in right at 5:00 when the restaurant opened for dinner before heading downtown for a show. We definitely enjoyed the happy hour specials on drinks. We ordered the risotto ball (cannot remember what it was called) appetizer and two entrees (Linguine Padovani and lasagne). Everything was quite tasty. There was an issue with my meal, but they quickly resolved it! The only thing that would have made it better would have been fresh grated cheese instead of shakey Parmesan cheese. The service was attentive but not over bearing. I can see is coming back for a nice dinner out again in the future.

The sangria is good. The food overall is of good quality and very tasty. Food in chicago is usually plain and this restaurant has a good seasoning and unique flavoring. Jacob loves it. He said: outstanding

This is probably my favorite Italian food in the city. The blackboard menu items are always a delicious rotating list of dishes. The prices are more than reasonable, and the staff is always welcoming. Of course, it is not RPM Italian, but it is also not a huge, corporate chain. This is a neighborhood-owned, intimate restaurant where the kitchen puts real emphasis on the dining experience and customer appreciation. I have eaten here over 10 times in the last 4 years, and never have I had a bad dish. Love you, PR Bistro.

Great neighborhood place, great food would go back. Love the gnocchi and fish . Great special every time I have visited

PR is my favorite go-to Italian spot, their service is always great and fast! I like to try different items on their menu and I'm always so impressed by every meal that I get.

God I love this place! Going in before 6:30 on a weekend helps or this place gets full pretty fast. Service was excellent. My friend and I got the Diavola pizza to share and it had 12 small slices that are more than enough for two people, IMO. Others got beef tenderloin rigatoni (chef special) which I am told is delish, and penne that is actually great but spicier than expected with a lot of garlic, which is a great thing if you are a spice-handler like me but my friend was not. There's house-made sangria for $12 and a limited but good selection of wine and beer. Slightly pricey but a wonderful nook not to be missed.

I'm not gonna lie. I'm Spanish as hell. Sometimes I walk around Chicago and Spaniards will give me that subtle nod of approval like hey... I know who you are Jamie, where you come from, what you stand for... buts that's not about tonight. Tonight's about honoring the late Ray Liotta. Where do I begin? Maybe with some of my favorite quotes. "F*ck you, pay me" "why don't you go f*ck yourself, Tommy!" We made it here at 5:50pm just in the nick of time for happy hour. 5-6pm M-Th $5 wines $6 cocktails $7 Martinis. $5 red wine? I'll have to 10 please. Get the carpaccio, get the Caesar, and a nice pack of camel blues for the ride home. I love this place. I will be back on a day the cubs don't let up 20 runs in 9 innings.

It's a Friday night and I don't why they only had one server . We realized it when it took 15 minutes for the server just to greet us. We ordered and everything was fast which was good. Sadly, I was underwhelmed by the carpaccio because there was not much meat ( we are aware it's thinly sliced) but it was not enough and there were no tomatoes at all even the description says "tomatoes ". - it actually arrived 2 minutes after we ordered so we felt it was rushed because we were the last one who came in the restaurant around 9pm. The pasta was good but too much salt on the breading of the chicken. The Patate Rosmarino on their menu arrived like a plain potato slices with so much salt that we didn't enjoy. The lemonade I ordered tastes like watered-down drink. We didn't complain anymore because the server did not even check back how was our food and the kitchen will close in any minute. For this experience , I'm not sure if I can recommend or would be back here.

Don't order to go. Go inside and eat! Such a great hidden gem. Kyle makes a killer martini and old fashioned.

This outside dining made for a beautiful evening. The waiter was so friendly and kind. We ate and drank until our hearts and bellies were full. The risotto w shrimp is rich and creamy. The lobster ravioli is a must try. You don't need butter with the fresh from the oven focaccia bread

Came here to celebrate an early Valentine's day dinner and had excellent service! The place is dimly lit and has a romantic vibe, so it was a great choice. Would've been a five star experience, but we both experienced discomfort later that we attributed to our dinners. However, I wouldn't go as far as to say it was food poisoning... it might have just been too much cream;l, etc. We would still give it another try, as our dinners were tasty and not overly expensive. The wine list was limited and a little pricey but overall the actual dining and atmosphere were exactly what we were looking for.

Barely mediocre. $5/meatball for 2 cold meatballs. Limp and soggy fries despite a specific request for well done. An over cooked pizza with burnt cheese and dried up crust. Decent risotto. Really wanted to like this place, but it missed on nearly every dish. Given the ample selection of quality Italian restaurants, I'd recommend staying away from this one. Overpriced and disappointing.

Best Italian food I have ever had! I had the Paccheri Campanello; Italian sausage, garlic olive oil-sautéed spinach, red bell pepper cream sauce, topped with stracciatella cheese. Cannot say enough great things about this food. It was recommended by our waiter.

Very very and overpriced drinks! Bartender has no clue how to mix or make drinks.. food is great, but bad drinks

Great pizza and salad. Service was cold and not friendly. Attitude was - eat and leave. Busy environment and server didn't give a rip about us.

I had wanted to try this place for a while since I saw it on Instagram I believe. The food very good I would have given it 4.5 stars. My biggest complaint was with the service. I hate it when a server walks by a table with dirty plates and doesn't take them away. The waitress walked by my table numerous times and missed it. The busser did eventually remove them. The last thing is that refills were never offered. I will definitely return. I had the regular meatball app and the tortellini. Yumm I think I might get a double order next time for take home

Catching the tail end of happy hour, I stopped by to get some work done. The weather was absolutely beautiful and I was able to get a little table on the outside patio sans a reservation. I started with a Pinot Grigio followed by Prosecco accompanied by their potato pizza flat bread - which was delicious and a perfect appetizer to snack on. My server was helpful with suggestions and courteous with allowing me to get work done while having a light meal and beverage. Since I decided to stay longer, I thought it would be considerate to purser an entree and decided upon the gnocchi. I asked for half of it to be boxed prior to being brought to the table since I wasn't truly hungry, and ordered another Prosecco. I received the full plate which was then taken away afterwards to be half boxed, but when it was returned, my fork had been taken and not replaced. By the time I was able to ask for a fork, my gnocchi was cold. I was pretty disappointed because I only ordered the extra drink and entree to be considerate. I figured I wouldn't be charged for my last Prosecco or at the very least he charged the happy hour price, but alas, that was not the case. I'd love to be a regular here since I live nearby, I'm sure this was just an irregular fluke. I'm giving 5 stars instead of the 4 I'm inclined towards because the head chef/owner is not responsible for an oversight like this. The chef came out regularly to mingle with the guests which I really enjoyed to watch. I will also add that when I told my server he did take my pasta back to the kitchen to be tossed again and warmed up, which I truly appreciated. The only thing that could've really made this a five star experience is if my last drink had been on the house, seeing as I spent $80 to mainly sit and get work done. Otherwise, a lovely place and I intend to return!

I can't believe I'm just leaving a review now! This is where I bring any special guests or suburb friends; it's where birthdays and anniversaries are spent. It's where I get food delivered from on a bad day or lonely weekend, and everyday in between as the prices are so fair for the quality. The best way to describe their food is "melt in your mouth." I had the Linguine Porbufala and it was like "buttah" with the pork shoulder and tomatoes that pop in your mouth-with a gorgeous chunk of buffalo mozzarella. The atmosphere is perfect for a group of friends or a romantic date. I've only ever ordered off their Blackboard menu because it has never failed me! Last night was really special because Juliana introduced herself to me and then went to get her husband Stefano so I can meet both the owners/chef of my favorite Italian spot in the city. It truly made my week and made me feel apart of the family. I have their specials menu saved as a widget on my iPhone so I just click it to see what their specials are each night so that I never miss them. What you are doing is special, and I can't thank you enough!

My absolute favorite place in Chicago! Moved here in November and I've already been 6+ times. Everything on menu is great and I love how they change the items they have, so there is always something new to try. My favorite drink so far has been the sangria and you can't go wrong with the focaccia.

Food here is delicious. I usually go for the linguine padovani and some focaccia which is so warm and soft. Recently I also tried their lamb chops. They were to die for because they were tender and were glazed with an amazing sauce. And as always their cocktails are refreshing and boozy. Their pizza is always a good choice as well. TIP I would rather eat there than order it for take out.

I love this little Italian spot! My boyfriend and I come here for date night all the time, I love that they don't take reservations and it definitely has that neighborhood feel to it. They change their menu often, there specials are always different too; every time I go I get a different meal and I have never been disappointed! Drinks are good and reasonable in price as well. They usually have a wine on special or a home-made sangria! Definitely check it out if you are in the neighborhood and looking for a fresh, tasteful meal at a very reasonable price!

My gnocchi was delicious and my friend enjoyed his pasta. The portions are very generous. Loved the decor. This is a perfect place for a date. We went during the week and there was still a crowd but no wait time. I love the open concept kitchen and the way the menu is set up. You can tell that the chef puts a lot of thought into his dishes. Plenty of vegetarian options, which is always a plus. Our waiter seemed to be in a rush and it was slightly off putting. Not sure if he was at the end of his shift or having a bad day, but it seemed like we were an afterthought. Again, not sure what the deal was but the food was so good that the experience wasn't ruined. I would definitely return.