Il Culaccino

Name: Il Culaccino
Address: 2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616, US
Telephone: +13127945300
Price range: $$

ItalianAmerican$$McCormick Square

$$ · Moderate
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2134 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
+13127945300
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About

Il Culaccino is a Chicago Italian and American restaurant in McCormick Square with a full bar, outdoor seating, and private dining.

Serve traditional Italian and American dishes with a full-service bar.

Offer outdoor seating, takeout, and private events.

Known for

Full-service bar
Outdoor patio
Private events
Carryout available

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Eat Around Town4–6 points per $1
AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Dine Out with Wyndham1–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
Rapid Rewards Dining0.5–3 points per $1

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1 point per $1
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Hours

Monday	11 AM – 9 PM
Tuesday	11 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday	11 AM – 9 PM
Thursday	11 AM – 9 PM
Friday	11 AM – 10 PM
Saturday	11 AM – 10 PM
Sunday	11 AM – 9 PM

Location

2134 S Indiana Ave · McCormick Square, Chicago

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Details

Features

Outdoor seating

Good for

Dinner · Lunch

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About

Known for

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Hours

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Fatpour Tap Works - McCormick

Apolonia

Brûlée

Southern Chicago

La Cantina

Batter & Berries - South Loop