Not all of us can pack our bags and fly to Italy, so a weekend trip to Little Italy in Illinois may be in order instead. The historic Italian-American neighborhood is known for its Italian restaurants, delis, bakeries, stunning architecture, festivals, and community. If you haven’t done so yet, take a weekend to explore all that Little Italy in Chicago has to offer.

Ciao and welcome to Little Italy, a neighborhood located on Chicago's west side! Home to the University of Illinois at Chicago, this area is also referred to as "University Village." The neighborhood was settled mainly by Italian immigrants who established restaurants and other businesses in the early 1900s.