Colletti's in Chicago, IL

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Italian & New American Cuisine in Chicago, IL

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Our family owned and operated restaurant and banquet hall has been serving Chicago since 1946. Third-generation owner, Rick, has brought the original spirit of our full service restaurant and bar to life! Weekly live entertainment and birthday parties fill up our space that offers up a variety of Italian & new American cuisine. Don't have time to sit and relax on our patio during your lunch break? That's why we also offer a carryout menu! Check out our website to see all the services we specialize in. From restaurant and bar service to banquet hall catering, we do it all with a smile!

Our History

Founded in 1946 as El Centro Restaurant & Lounge, (originally named for the intersection where it is located), Colletti’s, over 70 years and 4 generations has evolved into a local favorite and destination place for patrons near and far. Photos and menus from yesteryear grace the walls of the present day sleek modern eatery, a fond reminder of the past that has most certainly not stood still at this storied establishment. We welcome you with the essence of great food and the genuine warmth of our close knit Italian family.

Inspired by family roots originating and still residing in the province of Bari located in the Puglia region of southern Italy, Colletti’s menu offers a variety of selections with a focus on old world items each prepared with our tradition of Italian authenticity along with an array of seafood delivered and served fresh daily . Colletti’s also specializes in contemporary American fare including Prime Aged Angus Steaks, Award Winning BBQ Ribs, mouthwatering Chicago style thin crust pizza and flatbreads, crisp entrée salads, and homemade soups prepared each day. Discover the great taste of Colletti’s!

A vibrant happening big bar with daily drink and appetizer specials, a variety of 12 beers on tap, flavored martinis and worldly wines. Multiple big screen televisions, frequent live music, welcome atmosphere and friendly staff makes Colletti’s a great meeting place for friends, family and workplace gatherings.

Testimonials

"We're huge Coletti's fans. This was our fourth time there this summer. We enjoy eating inside, in the main dining room (versus the dining area behind the bar, which is noisier), then moving outside later for a drink and, on Saturdays, listening to live music.
Four of us were there this time -- I had the Lobster Party (several types of crustacean on top of spaghetti aglio e olio, a special of the day - delicious), my husband had the prime rib, and our friends who were there for the first time had the shrimp scampi and spaghetti Bolognese with Italian sausage. All were excellent. My only regret is that I realize now that I forgot to ask my husband for a bite of his prime rib!
I brought part of mine home, and enjoyed it again last night for dinner!
We moved out to the patio afterward, and were treated to an evening of classic 70s folk rock (America, Van Morrison, James Taylor, Jim Croce, etc.) by . It was a truly delightful evening!" - Ann M.