Il Culaccino - Chicago Italian Restaurant
2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago
(312) 794-5300
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop
Whipped Ricotta Tuffo
Tortellini Carbonara
Linquini with Clams
Grilled Calamari
Veal Parmigiana
Fried Calamari
Italian Fries
Caesar Salad
Recent Reviews
Not enough light at the table to read the menu, so had to use our mobile torches. Waiter brought the mains to our table when one of us was still eating his starter. One of us ordered a dessert, and the waiter then left without waiting for the orders for dessert from the other 2 people on the table. He then explained it was a very large dessert (chocolate cake) which he was correct but could have explained it first before walking off. However, the food was otherwise good.
Our first visit - great service and great food. One major drawback, however -- for as nice a restaurant as this is, there is no excuse for the size or lack of cleanliness of the women's bathroom. Really disappointing. You can't even fit two women in there who need to wait for one of the 2 stalls -- honestly, for a restaurant this size (especially with the big party room), you need to do better. Pronto.
Our experience today was terrible. If I had not been here before, and had great experiences, I would not go back. While I can accept that the patio was closed, an Italian Restaurant with no bread???? The explanation that bread is not available at lunch is unacceptable. I've been there for lunch at least twice, and bread was available. I rated the service Outstanding, because it was only one server for the entire dining room. While she should have been frazzled, she handled...