Tarantino's

From the moment guests step inside Tarantino's, they are welcomed like family. In 2020, Tarantinos celebrates its 25th anniversary. Ever since it first opened, this Lincoln Park favorite has been dedicated to creating an elegant, comfortable atmosphere, providing friendly service, and serving high-quality, contemporary American and Italian cuisine - largely inspired by family recipes from Owner John Tarantino's mother. House specialties include housemate Black Linguini with shrimp, mussels, Kalamatta olives, and spicy marinara; Rigatoni with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, peas, and cream; and Cowboy Steak, a bone-in rib eye with wine-butter sauce. Anything served with the housemate marinara sauce is particularly representative of Tarantino's Italian roots. "My mother was an awesome cook. We would can bushels of tomatoes every September for her homemade marinara sauce," Tarantino recalls. "The idea of families sharing food is a basic instant for me." Tarantino's maintains a warm, family-owned feel, welcoming parents with children, couples on a romantic date, and individuals dining at the bar. Summer brings a delightful setting in our sidewalk patio.