Victory Tap | South Loop

"An Italian American red sauce classic, Victory Tap serves heaping portions of Chicago favorites. Shrimp DeJonghe, appetizer pizzas, and an array of pastas make this a great place for families or dates." - Ashok Selvam

"Victory Tap is one of the top red sauce chains in the city with great pastas, chops, soups, and more from chef Joe Farina. A throwback to simpler times, the restaurant is comfy with solid cocktails and something for everyone." - Ashok Selvam

"Some of Chicago’s best Italian-American food comes from the throwback Victory Tap. The pastas are fresh, service is great, and the drinks are stiff. Victory is a mini chain with locations scattered in Chicago and the suburbs." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

"When you’re having a sh*tty week and pasta is your emotional crutch of choice, consider Victory Tap. You’ll perk up after a meal here, whether because of the crackling fireplace, the friendly staff cheerfully chatting with all the regulars, or because it's possible to make friends with the stranger sitting next to you at the bar. The food is nearly as pleasant as the atmosphere (although some nights can get uncomfortably loud), with a menu that includes tavern-style pizzas, entrees like chicken marsala and pork chop calabrese, and 13 different pastas. The pastas can be hit-or-miss (see: gnocchi swimming in what’s basically a bowl of tomato soup), and most things verge on being too salty. But the portions are huge, and the eggplant parm and double pepperoni pizza with chili-infused honey will improve whatever kind of mood you're in." - Veda Kilaru

"Victory Italian, led by Chef Joe Farina, is known for its meatballs, pizza, and Italian heroes. The flagship is in River North with additional locations in the South Loop and suburbs." - Ashok Selvam