Where is the best italian beef in Chicago?

Based on diner recommendations, the best italian beef in Chicago is at Al's #1 Italian Beef. We compared 10 restaurants serving italian beef.

How much does italian beef cost in Chicago?

Italian Beef prices in Chicago range from $8.49 to $11.99 across 10 restaurants.

Best Italian Beef in Chicago

10 restaurants compared

Price range: $8.49 – $11.99

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Italian Beef in Chicago (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 10 restaurants:

Al's #1 Italian Beef, $9.25 (Little Italy)
Al's #1 Italian Beef, $11.75 (Little Italy)
Portillo's, $8.99 (River North)
Mr. Beef, $11.99 (River North)
Mr. Beef, $9.49 (River North)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 10 Restaurants Compared

Al's #1 Italian Beef

Little Italy·$

Italian Beef with Sweet Peppers

$9.25

Al's Italian beef topped with sautéed sweet peppers.

Tip: Unsure about heat? Go with sweet peppers — the flavor is full but mild.

Al's #1 Italian Beef

Little Italy·$

Beef Combo (Beef and Sausage)

$11.75

Italian beef sandwich combined with a spicy Italian sausage patty.

Tip: Order combos to share — they're filling and great for splitting between 2-3 people.

Portillo's

River North·$$

Italian Beef with Hot Peppers

$8.99

Italian beef sandwich topped with spicy hot peppers (giardiniera).

Tip: Ask for dipped with hot peppers — the moisture from the sauce and the heat from the peppers balance perfectly.

Mr. Beef

River North·$

Beef Combo

$11.99

Italian beef sandwich combined with a spicy Italian sausage patty.

Tip: Order multiple combos to split — they're filling and great for sharing with 2-3 people.

Mr. Beef

River North·$

Italian Beef with Sweet Peppers

$9.49

Italian beef sandwich topped with sweet sautéed peppers.

Tip: Unsure about spice tolerance? Start with sweet peppers — the flavor is full but the heat is minimal.

#693% recommend

Mr. Beef

River North·$

Italian Beef Sandwich

$8.99

Thinly sliced, seasoned roast beef on a fresh French roll, served dipped or dry.

Tip: Get wet napkins — eating a dipped Italian beef is intentionally messy. Accept it and enjoy it.

#791% recommend

Al's #1 Italian Beef

Little Italy·$

Italian Beef Sandwich

$8.75

The original Italian beef — thinly sliced, marinated roast beef on French bread, served dipped or dry.

Tip: This location on Taylor Street is the original — come here, not the other Al's locations, for the authentic experience and hand-roasted beef.

#888% recommend

Mr. Beef

River North·$

Italian Beef with Hot Peppers

$9.49

Italian beef sandwich topped with spicy hot peppers (giardiniera).

Tip: Request extra peppers — the default amount is conservative. Most diners ask for 'load it up' on the hots.

#987% recommend

Al's #1 Italian Beef

Little Italy·$

Italian Beef with Hot Peppers

$9.25

Al's Italian beef topped with spicy hot peppers (giardiniera).

Tip: Ask for extra peppers — they're an add-on and the default is light. Most diners double up.

#1078% recommend

Portillo's

River North·$$

Italian Beef Sandwich

$8.49

Thinly sliced seasoned roast beef on fresh French bread, served with hot or sweet peppers.

Tip: The lunch counter moves fast — even at peak times, you'll get your food within 10 minutes.