Best Giardiniera Dishes in Chicago
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $8.99 – $9.49
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 3 Giardiniera Dishes in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Italian Beef with Hot Peppers at Portillo's, $8.99 (River North)
- Italian Beef with Hot Peppers at Mr. Beef — score 88/100, $9.49 (River North)
- Italian Beef with Hot Peppers at Al's #1 Italian Beef — score 87/100, $9.25 (Little Italy)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Giardiniera Dishes
#1
Italian Beef with Hot Peppers
Portillo'sRiver North·$$
$8.99
Italian beef sandwich topped with spicy hot peppers (giardiniera).
Tip: Ask for dipped with hot peppers — the moisture from the sauce and the heat from the peppers balance perfectly.
#2Score 88/100
Italian Beef with Hot Peppers
Mr. BeefRiver North·$
$9.49
Italian beef sandwich topped with spicy hot peppers (giardiniera).
Tip: Request extra peppers — the default amount is conservative. Most diners ask for 'load it up' on the hots.
#3Score 87/100
Italian Beef with Hot Peppers
Al's #1 Italian BeefLittle Italy·$
$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.