About
OUR STORY
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. We offer a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.
Our space
With rich layers of dark woods, plush fabrics, handmade tiles, warm natural stones, and deep saturated colors, our interior speaks to the history and tradition of age-old trattorias and ristorantes in Rome. An open kitchen with chef's counter seating gives the restaurant an authentic and inviting feel, and a dedicated Pasta Lab that produces hand-rolled pasta daily doubles as a cozy private event space. The dining room, with expansive retractable windows, spills out onto a massive patio surrounded by lush perennials, romantic string lighting and large canopies overhead, resembling the popular piazzas found within Rome’s storied walls.