Dimmi Dimmi is Cornerstone Restaurant Group’s fresh take on the classic neighborhood Italian joint—bold red-sauce staples, crispy parms, classic cocktails, and a warm, buzzing vibe. It’s where timeless tradition meets modern energy, brought to life with heartfelt hospitality and moments made to share. Led by Executive Chef Matthew Eckfeld, formerly of Carbone and Major Food Group, our kitchen brings serious Italian chops to Lincoln Park. Our pastry program, guided by Casey Doody (Boka Group, French Pastry School), adds a sweet finish to every meal. Whether you’re posted up at the bar or meeting friends at the corner, Dimmi Dimmi is where good food and good stories come together.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1112 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 697-9829
Website: https://www.dimmidimmiitalian.com/
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Reviews
The restaurant itself was very charming, especially with the dim lighting, which created a cozy atmosphere. Our server could tell we had done our research and shared our excitement about being there, which made the experience even better.
We started with the hazelnut espresso martinis, and they were amazing, the hint of hazelnut was perfectly balanced. For appetizers, we ordered the Caesar salad, which was well-dressed, and the croutons truly made the dish with their perfect texture. We also tried the mozzarella sticks, which could’ve used a little more salt, but were still delicious.
I was most excited for the vodka pizza, and it did not disappoint. The tavern-style crust was perfectly crispy, and the spicy pork sausage on every slice added so much flavor.
We finished with the chicken parmesan, which was perfectly cooked, and the spicy vodka stuffed shells. The ricotta was light and fluffy, and the pasta practically melted in my mouth. We were too full for dessert this time, but we’ll definitely be back to try more!
Highly recommend coming here! Great food, great service, and a wonderful overall experience.
Our server Ronni was so fantastic and guided us through the best parts of the menu. The standouts to me were the Italian Beef Carpaccio (we ordered a second because we loved it so much!), orecchiette tarantino, and Farrell alfredo. Special shoutout to the Caesar salad which had a super bright and lemon forward dressing with the best croutons.
Service was immaculate, and especially friendly and welcoming. We had touch points with multiple staff all night and all were very pleasant experiences. The vibe inside was cozy and warm.
For dessert our favorite was the chocolate cake! We also tried the limoncello which was perfectly zingy and sweet. Really enjoyed our time and Ronni was the best!
The focaccia with the relish tray was fresh with a nice balance of sweet and savory. The Dimmi Salad was light and refreshing, and the polenta was rich and creamy. The Hamachi Crudo Diavolo was fresh and flavorful, and the vodka pizza had the perfect thin, crispy, chewy texture. The chicken parmesan was crispy and tasty, and I took the Orecchiette Tarantino to go based on the bartender’s recommendation, which was a great call.
The hazelnut espresso martinis were a highlight. Smooth and foamy with just the right touch of sweetness and nuttiness, and they even offer a decaf option.
We finished with the chocolate cake, which had layers of chocolate mousse and a light crunch from the crispies, a great way to cap off the meal.
Overall, really good food, great drinks, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. I’d definitely come back.
The Calabrian Dirty Martini was… creative. Tomato-forward, almost like someone asked, “What if a martini wanted to be a gazpacho?” Admirable effort, not for me, but I’m sure there’s an audience somewhere.
The Dimmi Spritz, on the other hand, is light, refreshing, and doesn’t raise existential questions.
Broccoli Rabe & Fagioli: proof that vegetables can, in fact, taste good—should you insist on ordering them.
Chicken Parmesan: enormous, very good, and large enough to feed a family of four or one person in denial.
Spicy Vodka Stuffed Shells: delicious, but very much another episode of “Everything Everywhere All at Once, featuring Chili Oil.”
Dessert is where the place really shines. The chocolate cake is huge and very good, but let’s be honest—the gelato with chocolate crunchies is the true scene-stealer. The Hazelnut Espresso Martini is a great lighter option if you want dessert without committing to “cake for dinner.”
In short: come for the spice, stay for the portions, and maybe skip the martini that thinks it’s a tomato.
The food was amazing, we had the bolognese and four cheese pizza. Perfectly paired with our rosé and Sauvignon blanc.
The only ONE thing I felt disappointed in was the service I got from the hostess while waiting for bar seats. There were two parties around us who were also waiting for bar seats and I noticed a lady was enjoying a glass of wine while waiting so I went up to the hostess to ask if I could also order drinks while we wait. She directed me to the bar which I thought okay sure, maybe that’s where the lady got hers. But was then feeling really bummed when I came back with my drinks to find every other parties around us who were also waiting were able to order from the hostess directly and even have a waitress coming up to them at the waiting area, to serve them the wine instead of having to go up to the bar. We were left puzzled and not sure why there was this differential treatment.