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So nice, we did it twice! Ballyhoo Hospitality is bringing its beloved Italian concept, DeNucci’s, to the wonderful community of Highland Park. Opening its first location in Lincoln Park, DeNucci’s pays homage to the Italian-American culinary tradition, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests. Our menu features classic dishes such as Hand-pulled Mozzarella, Tagliatelle Bolognese, and Veal Marsala. We also offer New York-influenced pizza using a beloved recipe by Salvatore “Sal” Lo Cascio. Our Speciale del Giorno showcases nightly specials reminiscent of Nonna’s cooking.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1850 2nd St Ste 110, Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: (847) 861-2007
Website: https://denuccisitalian.com/
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Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Pooja Patel
I was really excited to try DeNucci’s because I have seen it everywhere, but it did not live up to the hype for me. The bruschetta was great, but the vodka pasta tasted sour and was not enjoyable. The chocolate gelato was good, but nothing special. Service was nice and the vibe was cute, but overall the food missed the mark. I might come back to try the Tavern Pizza on Mondays, but I am unsure after this visit.
… moreChen Sherker
Truly amazing food, amazing service, and amazing atmosphere here. I’ve had Danny as my server and he was great! He took good care of us, chatted with us, and kept checking in on us. Also recommended some of the best dishes, including their gluten free pasta and pizza here which are amazing! The restaurant is very clean, and was actually pretty busy, but nonetheless, everyone was super friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back!! Pictures are Gluten Free Margarita Pizza and Gluten Free Bolognese Spaghetti
… moreJoey Zilber
Best pizza I’ve ever had! Would 10/10 recommend it to anyone. I also had the grilled calamari and thought that was amazing by as well. My server Danny made my experience super well rounded and is the reason I keep coming back to try new things. He keeps giving me recommendations and he hasn’t missed! Thank you Danny for the great service we look forward to coming back again!
… moreLindsay Coulter
What a delight! I took my friend here for his birthday and it was the perfect evening. Service was great, drinks were lovely, they brought my friend a fun bday welcome drink ! I enjoyed the presentation and flavors. We ordered chicken parm, chicken vesuvio and garlic knots. Come hungry! Would have loved to try dessert but we were too full. Atmosphere was versatile: date& romance, dinner with wife and kids, take your parents here or just a casual meal with friends highly recommend and will come again. They are part of Ballyhoo Hospitality, with Sophia Steak and Jackman Co, highly recommend. Great energy and just like Jackman the floor layout provides a intimate experience while also feeling a part of the overall vibe.
… moreAnna Alva-Sang
This was my first time here, and I’ll definitely be back! The eggplant parmigiana with a side of noodles was absolutely delicious (I was enjoying it so much I forgot to take a picture!). The atmosphere is warm and welcoming – I especially loved the beautiful cabbage flowers outside. Our server, Pedro, was polite, attentive, and very helpful with both food and wine recommendations. We finished with the tiramisu, which was not only delicious but also a generous portion – perfect for sharing. Overall, a wonderful dining experience!
… moreVel Natarajan
Service was awesome. Food excellent. Beautiful atmosphere (a little noisy – acoustics and background music made things hard to hear across the table).
-meatballs were tender and flavorful
– Pizzas (pepperoni and a veggie custom) had a delicious crust, crumb, and nice flavor in the sauce.
– Pastas were perfectly al-dente (including the side spaghetti that came with the chicken parm dish).
– Chicken Parm was tender, and had a crisp breading.
– Orecchiette Pugliese had perfectly cooked greens and the sausage was delicious.
We will be back!
… more-meatballs were tender and flavorful
– Pizzas (pepperoni and a veggie custom) had a delicious crust, crumb, and nice flavor in the sauce.
– Pastas were perfectly al-dente (including the side spaghetti that came with the chicken parm dish).
– Chicken Parm was tender, and had a crisp breading.
– Orecchiette Pugliese had perfectly cooked greens and the sausage was delicious.
We will be back!
Margo
Wonderful attentive service. Staff makes you feel welcome. Pedro was our excellent server. Gave us good meal suggestions. Paced meal well. Very friendly , smiling, and upbeat.
Managers stopped by to greet us.
Chopped salad was delicious with light dressing and lots of vegetables. Branzino was huge, tender and moist. Home made Spagetthi with a light sauce was unique, fresh and delicious. Loved the homemade gelato. Milk chocolate and the best strawberry gelato! Atmosphere is warm and attractive. Very loud inside. Next time will sit outside on nice patio.
… moreManagers stopped by to greet us.
Chopped salad was delicious with light dressing and lots of vegetables. Branzino was huge, tender and moist. Home made Spagetthi with a light sauce was unique, fresh and delicious. Loved the homemade gelato. Milk chocolate and the best strawberry gelato! Atmosphere is warm and attractive. Very loud inside. Next time will sit outside on nice patio.
M4cm4 ni4c
Great Food, atmosphere is amazing and the Service was absolutely amazing too. We had a really good Waiter who was on his A game and the Food tasted great. If looking for an authentic Pizza/Pasta place with Italian flair, this is the place to Go
… moreJessica Kueck
We enjoyed the nicest date here last Friday. We made reservations for the coldest day on record (so far in 2026) and when we arrived we expected it to be pretty dead, but it was bustling! After being seated at our table, the manager, Justin, immediately came over to greet us and learn more about why we were visiting. After a round of complimentary garlic knots from Justin, we were treated to a lovely evening by our server, Emily, who was friendly, charismatic, and professional. We ordered the spicy crab pasta, tagliatelle bolognese, a side of meatballs, and the kale salad. Emily also treated us a complimentary desert since we were celebrating a special occasion – the salted caramel budino is out of this world. Everything was delicious, but the tagliatelle was our favorite (although I could live off of those garlic knots for the rest of my life). A great spot for all occasions – I can see us coming back with our kid, our parents, our friends, and again for date nights. DeNucci’s is a vibe. So glad we finally visited!
… moreJoseph Lovric
What a lovely experience. My girlfriend and I started designating Tuesday for date nights given our very busy schedules and this was our first. DeNucci’s might be our Tuesday date night every week now! The atmosphere was beautiful, great venue and excellent jazz music to fit the vibe. Justin visited our table first and gave us a break down of basically the whole menu and was extremely professional and pleasant. Mila was our server and we couldn’t recommend her more. She was the sweetest person, very attentive and we even had some conversation that was the most heartwarming part of the experience.
Everything we had was delicious and this isn’t just a great date night spot but a great place for drinks with friends or a small group.
Highly recommend the following:
-Fried Calamari (Justin said the grilled is just as good!)
-Mozzarella Sticks (Best I ever had)
-Lasagna Bolognese
-Tartufo Pizza (Crust is incredible)
-Salted Caramel Budino w/ Cappucino’s
… moreEverything we had was delicious and this isn’t just a great date night spot but a great place for drinks with friends or a small group.
Highly recommend the following:
-Fried Calamari (Justin said the grilled is just as good!)
-Mozzarella Sticks (Best I ever had)
-Lasagna Bolognese
-Tartufo Pizza (Crust is incredible)
-Salted Caramel Budino w/ Cappucino’s