Victory Italian - River North

We wanted to have a meal here but the service was sooooo slow that we ended up asking for the bill when we received our appetizer and drink, which we received over 1 hour of us getting there. The appetizer was tasty. We will have to come back another night. The Service may be better inside rather than on the patio.

Setting and service lovely. Second visit. Salads and drinks great. Five extra shrimp costing $25 seems very high! Egg plant parmigiana not as tasty as had been hoped or as remembered from previous visit.

Other than a bit windy, we absolutely loved our outdoor dining at this restaurant. Our waiter was superb and the food amazing. Large portions- we split Brussels sprouts appetizer and the bread that comes were delicious and filling. We split the orchietta with spicy sausage - fantastic!! Great Sicilian red wine too. Love this place!!

I'm an Italian Chef who has studied several times in Italy under masters, because of this I rarely go out for Italian Food because I am often disappointed. Victory knocked it out of the park. From a world class wine list featuring amazing wines from all over Italy and the rest of the world! The food was delicious, everything was both authentic and executed extremely well. The Grigliato Misto was exquisite, as was Nonna's Gravy with Rigatoni and fresh ricotta. We had 5 items, all of which were outstanding. Our bartender Melissa was a consummate professional with vast knowledge of both the menu and wine list. I will be back soon, this may just become my go-to spot for Italian food in a city touting the best Italian cuisine in the world, outside of Italy. Molto bene, grazie mille!

We were impressed with the food - especially for the price. Portions were large but the quality didn't suffer. The mussels starter would feed two no problem - those things were huge! Service was so-so but nothing too bad. Recommended if you're in Oakpark!

I couldn't have chosen a better last stop for my sister-in-law's Bachelorette Party! Our server was so honest and accommodating, they kept the garlic bread coming and made sure we always had whatever we needed. We were also surprised with limoncello shots upon our departure which is my absolute favorite! The food was also just insanely delicious, highly recommend the meat best ravioli around! I will absolutely go back on another trip to try more of the menu.

Dined early before the place for busy. The rosé special was decent but the Spag Western cocktail (Manhattan variation) was delicious with a light touch of cinnamon. Split the excellent wedge with fried extra thick lardons. Our chicken marsala was good but lacked depth of flavor. The special shrimp risotto was superb if a bit pricey at $46. Excellent service. Still charming neighborhood establishmenr.

The food was pretty mid but the service was fantastic. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant but felt that the table was tight for a group of 8.

Danny was our server and he was great. We loved our food, couldn't finish anything as we were not super hungry but we had amazing leftovers for the next day. We've been here a few times already and will be back to try that steak!

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now, as I saw it on someone’s TikTok post & they raved about how delicious the food was, & it looked AMAZINGGGG! I even shared the TikTok with my mom & told her we needed to go together.First off, me & a friend of mine came really close to closing time so the restaurant was practically empty aside from one other party of 2. When I walked in, I wasn’t really sure if it was a place you had to seat yourself because there was no host at the door (assuming due to preparation for closing the restaurant). I, however, didn’t have to wait too long to be greeted. I was informed that the kitchen would be closing in about 20 minutes so to make sure to get our orders in beforehand. No biggie, the girl was really kind & still felt pretty welcoming. We got seated fairly quickly as well, which was nice & helped us allot our order time.Our waiter Katie (I believe she is the manager but I’m not positive) & Ramona (she’s server in training) were really kind & super accommodating. I love that you can do a “build your own pasta” thing, but I REALLY wish it was displayed on the menu somewhere because it would have saved me some time figuring out what I wanted.Now, about the food. The complementary bread that they apparently serve each guest, was cold when we got it & I think it’s supposed to be served warm. It also was a bit on the “chewy” side. For my appetizer, I ordered the shrimp dejonghe. It wasn’t bad, it was nice & hot. It just had no breadcrumbs which is what I’m used to, & they drowned it in garlic butter. Like it was literally served in a bath of it. It probably could have used a lil less. The bread that came with it tasted a bit stale. For my entree, I did a gnocchi with Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, & grilled chicken breast. That also came out nice fresh & hot. However, something was missing from the flavor. I’m not sure what it is but it was pretty bland & didn’t seem to have much flavor even after I added some crushed red pepper flakes & I literally have never done that before in my life & I am an Alfredo fanatic so that’s saying a lot.Overall, I would absolutely give them another try one day & maybe I would just stick to what’s on the menu instead of trying to be creative. I didn’t even see an Alfredo option on the menu, so yea I won’t do that again lol.

The service as good and the dishes are huge. If you order the chicken there is so much food you can eat for a day. I recommend the meatballs and the pizza is cooked very well too. Nice atmosphere in here.

Danny was our server and he was great. We loved our food, couldn't finish anything as we were not super hungry but we had amazing leftovers for the next day. We've been here a few times already and will be back to try that steak!

Food is great, service is an odd and rather delayed experience—-added easily 40 mins to our outing, reservations available but you still wait >10 mins with these, they’re certainly in no rush to provide service and it does feel hasty when they do (almost like you’re a bother) and they don’t come around a lot. I think this would be a good place to get TOGO from.

Lovely, everything was lovely! Food was exceptional, Daniel exceeded expectations, he took care, didn't miss a beat. Well worth a visit!!!

Victory Italian in River North is a culinary gem with a modern atmosphere and innovative Italian dishes. The locally sourced ingredients and attentive service make for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're craving pasta, pizza, or seafood, Victory Italian delivers exceptional flavors. Make a reservation to secure your spot at this must-visit Chicago restaurant.