Tufano's Vernon Park Tap

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1073 W Vernon Park Pl Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60607
+1 (312) 733-3393
http://tufanosrestaurant.com

Tufano's Vernon Park Tap is a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Little Italy, Chicago, established in 1930 by Joseph DiBuono and Teresa Tufano. Today, the restaurant continues to thrive under the leadership of Joe DiBuono and his daughter Darci, preserving a legacy of homemade dishes passed down through generations.

In recognition of its culinary excellence, Tufano's received the American Classics Award from the James Beard Foundation in 2008 and has been featured on the show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." With a rich family history and a commitment to quality, Tufano's remains a cherished institution within the local community.

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4.0597 reviews
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Yerim N.
12/11/2025

great Italian spot with big portions. Very old school with chalkboard menu and no credit cards (only cash and Venmo). We had a party and everyone was happy with their meal. Also has complimentary...

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Eric G.
12/5/2025

My wife and I were in the area today, and decided to do Italian for lunch. I quick Google search showed great reviews for Tufano's. In our research, we also saw that it was featured on Diners,...

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John A.
8/24/2025

I've already posted a review on this incredible Italian restaurant, but Yelp is asking me to do it again. So, I happily post this knowing this is probably the best Italian place I have been in a...

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Richard M.
1/9/2026

Absolutely amazing food and amazing service. Waiter was really nice and was very helpful. The food was also really good and pretty well priced for what you got with it. Overall great experience

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James O.
1/8/2026

Terrific old school casual southern Italian with a chalkboard menu, good friendly service, and excellent food. Great place to take the family on Sunday night or go when you need someplace where...

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