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RestaurantsGussie's Handmade Italian

Gussie's Handmade Italian

5 reviewsClosed5pm - 9pm
🍕Italian Restaurant👯Group Hangout✨GirlsNightOut💞Date Night🛋️Cozy
Gussie's Handmade Italian
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📍227 W N Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, US
📞(312) 929-3091
🌐gussiesitalian.com
Business Hours
Tuesday
5pm - 9pm
Wednesday
5pm - 9pm
Thursday
5pm - 9pm
Friday
5pm - 10pm
Saturday
5pm - 10pm
Sunday
5pm - 9pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

Gussie's Handmade Italian
Try Gussie's Handmade Italian and earn 10% cash back
📍227 W N Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, US
📞(312) 929-3091
🌐gussiesitalian.com
Business Hours
Tuesday
5pm - 9pm
Wednesday
5pm - 9pm
Thursday
5pm - 9pm
Friday
5pm - 10pm
Saturday
5pm - 10pm
Sunday
5pm - 9pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Gussie's Handmade Italian is a cozy Italian restaurant in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood, located across the street from Second City. Named in honor of Grandma Gussie, the restaurant was founded by David, who learned from her that the secret ingredient is love. Fresh pasta is made by hand every day, drawing inspiration from family traditions and travels across Italy. The warm, welcoming atmosphere suits date nights, girls nights out, and group hangouts equally well. Guests consistently praise the complimentary garlic bread, handmade pasta, and affordably curated wine list.

Highlights

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Fresh handmade pastaPasta is made from scratch every day, inspired by travels and meals across Italy.
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Viral garlic breadThe complimentary garlic table bread has won over guests and gone viral online.
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Curated wine listAn affordable, curated wine list pairs perfectly with the handmade Italian fare.
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Cozy neighborhood feelThe intimate space feels like home, ideal for date nights and special evenings out.

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Gussie's Handmade Italian is at 227 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, in the Old Town neighborhood on the Near North Side. The restaurant sits directly across the street from Second City and its parking garage, so it works especially well as a pre-show dinner destination.

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