Macello

4.6

2102 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

1235 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people

26 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines

Step into Macello, a gem in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood near Fulton Market, where the warm & cozy atmosphere is matched by the rich flavors of Southern Italian cuisine. As you enter, you're greeted by the aroma of handmade pizzas from our wood-burning oven and the soft glow of colorful orbs. Our extensive wine selection ensures the perfect pairing for any dish. Since 2007, we've been bringing the taste of Puglia to the West Loop, offering everything from seafood to regional pasta dishes like Orecchiette Cime Di Rapa and Cavatelli al Forno, to hearty steaks, chops & vegetarian options. Macello is where family-friendly fine dining meets the comforting flavors of a home-cooked meal, all delivered with the warmth and authenticity of our Old-World charm. Whether you're savoring our pastas or enjoying a cocktail, you’ll feel like a regular from your first visit. We invite you to join us and experience the cozy, unhurried service that keeps our guests coming back, time and time again.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–20:00
Phone number
(312) 850-9870
Website
https://www.macellochicago.com/?y_source=1_Mjk0MDE2OTAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Main-Dining seats up to 60 guests Or Tasting-Room seats up to 25 guests. Combine both spaces for a full buy-out. Inquire about pricing & menu options!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1235 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Area
West Loop
Cross Street
Racine
Parking details
$12 Valet Friday & Saturday's starting at 4:30pm OR Street Parking. There is no longer a parking lot available.
Public transit
Green & Pink Line - Ashland/Lake, Morgan/Lake
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,102 people are saying

Macello reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Macello delights with "amazing service" and "delicious food," offering authentic Italian cuisine with a cozy, energetic vibe. The menu is diverse, boasting "excellent" pasta and seafood, and a lovely wine selection. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "hidden gem" and a favorite dining spot for many.

2,102 Reviews

J
John VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal. Good food, good service. Close to City Winery
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Brad VIP
Detroit17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It has been 10 years since my last visit. And the restaurant remains the same gem it was then. The menu is deep, with almost too many amazing options, service excellent, and overall environment makes for a great dining experience. Have been trying to make an excuse to get back for several years. Will not be so long before my next stop in.
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Carla
Chicago16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Macello. It never disappoints. Food was excellent, both pasta and seafood. Service was attentive as always. Lovely wine selection. It has gotten more pricy, but so has every nice restaurant! We brought a couple who had never been, and they loved it.
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STEVEN
Chicago18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our 1st visit to Macello and we were very pleased with our experience. The restaurant has a great energetic vibe, and our server, Ramiro P, was very attentive and service-oriented. Our food was great as well. All in a very pleasant experience. We will be back for sure.
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Jill VIP
Cleveland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Excellent service. Great restaurant.
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Carriann
Chicago16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One our of favorite places to eat, we again were not disappointed. We all ordered off the special menu tonight, and we all loved our dishes. Our server was super attentive and helpful. The atmosphere is nice for a night out with just your significant other, a group of friends, or even kids (we brought our 15 and 8 year olds). We have never had a disappointing experience here and will be back.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Indiana2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Macello had a great overall vibe with good cocktails, yummy pizza and good cannolis! The salad we ordered was extremely lackluster unfortunately, so I would not recommend getting the spinach salad but the ingredients in everything seemed to be extremely fresh.
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Gina
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful time eating dinner here. Would highly recommend coming here if you are in the area.
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Monto
Las Vegas1 review
2.0
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Wine was subpar, food was average, and service was not good
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Daniel VIP
Düsseldorf4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, great service, we loved everything
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FAQs

Macello offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 850-9870.

Macello is rated 4.6 stars by 2102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

1235 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Racine
Area
West Loop
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–20:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
$12 Valet Friday & Saturday's starting at 4:30pm OR Street Parking. There is no longer a parking lot available.
Public transit
Green & Pink Line - Ashland/Lake, Morgan/Lake
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.macellochicago.com/?y_source=1_Mjk0MDE2OTAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(312) 850-9870
Private party facilities
Main-Dining seats up to 60 guests Or Tasting-Room seats up to 25 guests. Combine both spaces for a full buy-out. Inquire about pricing & menu options!

Macello

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Popular dishes

PIZZA MACELLO

PIZZA MARGHERITA

PIZZA BIANCA

Menu

Wine

Contrade biancoUS$19.00

Bruno giacosa roero arneisUS$54.00

Giovanna tantini bardolino chiarettoUS$32.00

Mottura negroamaroUS$25.00

Bergadano nebbiolo di langheUS$36.00

Decoy merlotUS$36.00

Masi costassera amarone Della valpolicellaUS$90.00

Pugliese PackageUS$150.00

Bronze PackageUS$100.00

Silver PackageUS$250.00

Gold PackageUS$450.00

What 2,102 people are saying

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