Italian Food Tour Of Chicago


Taste your way through Chicagos vibrant Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast on this Italian food-focused walking tour. Try mouthwatering Italian beef, homemade meatballs and marinara as well as savory rice balls. Meet your guide in front of Als Italian Beef, the world-famous birthplace of the Italian beef sandwich. With the very first bite, you are certain to understand why it has been a Chicago staple for more than 60 years. Next, stop at Portillos for the best meatball sub in the city, assembled with homemade meatballs smothered in provolone cheese and marinara sauce.Then stroll over to try the towns best deep-dish pizza at Unos, the place where deep-dish began. Stroll through the wealthy Gold Coast area past the Medinah Temple, a historic landmark built by the Shriners in the early 1900s which now houses a Bloomingdales. Meander past beautiful mansions, museums, and churches including Holy Name Cathedral, the citys main Catholic church. Head down the Magnificent Mile to LAppetito for arancini, a traditional Italian delight of deep-fried rice balls filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, and vegetables. After all those savory foods, cleanse your palate at Bar Toma with gelato made in-house using fresh ingredients like blueberries, basil, and imported chocolate. Be sure to come back to Bar Toma for their New York-style wood fired pizza, named best in the country by Esquire and Food and Wine.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingWheelchair accessibleOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyPlease specify any food allergies at the time of checkout in the special requirements field.InclusionsFood tastingProfessional guideExclusionsGratuitiesHotel pickup and drop-offDeparture PointInfront of Als Italian Beef at the corner of Ontario and WellsDeparture Time3:00pmDuration2 hoursVoucher InfoYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or s

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