DeNuccis

I popped in yesterday late afternoon, fashionably late as always. My 2:30pm reservation for 7 quickly became a party of 8, because who doesn't love a plus one? The staff was super accommodating, making the change without a hitch and even pushing it back 30 minutes because, you know, life.Our server? Absolute legend--service was spot-on. I indulged in the tonnarelli with sun gold and sipped on a mocktail. Both were nothing short of heavenly. Will definitely be back for round two!Hope this captures the vibe you're going for!

I would actually rate this spot at 4.5. We had a group of 6 for a birthday celebration. It was a bit difficult to get a reservation, so we were surprised it wasn't busy when we got there on a late Sunday afternoon. They print the name of the person celebrating on your menus, which is a nice touch. They also comped his dessert. The space is attractive and lively and we loved the booth for six, which allowed for good conversation and sharing.Drinks were ordered, Frozen Negroni was the favorite 5/5, Italian Lemonade, Aperol Spritz and Sbagliato were all enjoyed as well. We ordered a lot of food. We all like to eat so we shared and sampled. Garlic Knots, Gem Caesar, Arancini and Margherita pizza all 5/5. The appetizer round was the stand out IMO. No flaws for anyone, I especially enjoyed the Arancini. The next round was the Lumache, Cavatelli alla Joe, Chicken Cutlet Parmesan and sides of meatballs and sausage. The Lumache was the favorite, al dente and the sauce had the proper kick and tasty smooth sauce. Cavatelli was good, but I have had better. They were smaller than I am accustomed to and were a little too firm. They did not taste homemade to me. The meats were a mixed bag. Much of the group liked the meatballs, but I thought the basil was overpowering. I prefer Italian parsley in mine. The braciola meat was nice and tender, but the stuffing was just seasoned breadcrumbs, which tasted a bit mealy. The Chicken parm was good, still had some crisp, but I thought it could have used more seasoning. The sausage for me was the best of the meats. The dessert round was 2 latte, 1 espresso, Nutella/Banana Cannoli, various gelato and the Pistachio Blondie. All good, Pistachio Blondie was 5/5.Our server was outstanding, friendly but not intrusive and answered questions thoughtfully. I would 100% go back for the drinks, the pizza and the apps. There were so many more appetizers to try, that would be my focus.

This is a place I'll be craving. Came here with friends and had a feast.grilled calamari - was going to do fried but server recommended the grilled. Damn. It was great.Garlic knotts were stellar Chicken Parm - was craving this since I saw it on the menu. I added a side of spaghetti cause yolo. There's two decent sized chicken breasts...it's big enough to share. I loved it.spaghetti cacio e pepe was fantastic. I stole a few bites. Really good.Service was excellent. We had a bottle of Pinot that was perfect for the dinner. Sitting outside on a crisp summer day was peak Chicago. I hope to come back before summer is over

We ordered the garlic knots, prosciutto arancini, pesto pizza and lumache arrabbiata! My favorite was the pesto pizza, it had spicy kick to it. Not my go-to Italian spot in Lincoln Park but I would definitely return to try a few more items and drinks! Love the outdoor patio, perfect for a summer night. Didn't have a reservation so we had to wait 30 minutes at the bar. Spot is still pretty popular so plan in advance!! Service was great

First time trying DeNuccis and it did not disappoint! We got the garlic knots, lobster ravioli, Cavatelli Ragu alla Joe, and pistachios gelato. The lobster ravioli was so creamy and delicious with an ample amount of lobster filling. The garlic knots were also to die for. The gelato was really creamy but also very good. We sat outdoors and service was very friendly and fast. I did get a chance to see the indoors and it is very beautiful and elegant. Definitely recommend this place!

DeNucci's is a lot of razzle-dazzle and has a great buzz. The atmosphere is sleek and contemporary. The place is packed! Reservations are not super easy to obtain (plan your visit in advance). But, you can walk in and sit at the bar (get there early before the dinner rush! ~5:45pm). Started with garlic knots- yum. Fluffy, buttery, garlicky. My only complaint? Portion size. There were 4. I wanted more! :) Had the kale salad. Perfectly balanced, great mix of textures, and pecorino. We ate every last bit of it.Spaghetti limone (imported pasta) and tagliatelle bolognese (fresh handmade pasta) were our entrees. The spaghetti limone was kinda basic but tasty and had a velvety texture. The bolognese was delicious.The dessert menu had creative spins on traditional Italian desserts, but I didn't order any. I'd be interested in returning if a friend wanted to try it.

We stayed nearby so walked a block to have dinner here. We had no reservation and enjoyed the beautiful weather outside. Our service was helpful as she explained the choices for our meals. Everyone was attentive and friendly; the manager checked in on how we were doing. Our meal was very good. We had Prosecco and a peroni. Also had broccolini, kale and house salad, Pasta with 3 meats - sausage, short ribs and meatballs, pasta with short ribs, tiramisu and gelato. All tasted really good and freshly homemade. The overall experience was very positive. I'd come back here!

Absolutely adored this place!! As an Italian I feel its been very difficult to find Italian food in the city with mouth exploding flavor. But DeNuccis has been so delightful and flavorful! Definitely a new hot spot!

Nice service, pretty restaurant, food is hit or miss. Came here with a large party and our service was great. Parking is tough but there is valet.We split lots of items but a few stand outs - the fried calamari was good, garlic knots were perfect.The lobster ravioli was pretty bad. It was... sour? Way too much lemon and lobster was a bit rubbery.The cacio e Pepe was good.The cannoli was disappointing, the filling was too soft/fluffy, not thick enough. The worst offense was the pistachio ice cream which was totally tasteless. Honestly they should throw it away and take it off the menu, that shouldn't be served to people. Overall, I think there is room for improvement but I'm sure there's better Italian spots in Chicago than this.

Amazing food and service. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Tiramisu was to die for. Our server gave us recommendations that were spot on. Highly recommend and will definitely be back