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Club Lucky

Club Lucky

Italian Restaurant and Lounge$$$$
Bucktown, Chicago
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    "We are famous in Chicago for our fresh fried and grilled calamari!"(5 Tips)
    Beth G.
    "escarole with sausage & beans"(4 Tips)
    Club Lucky
    "We were voted to have the Best Martini in Chicago!"(22 Tips)
    Valerie H.
    "Try the 8 finger cavatelli with a side of veal meatballs!"(2 Tips)
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  • Limelightheart icon on user image
    LimelightJuly 26, 2013
    Club Lucky is an iconic restaurant serving traditional Italian fare and delicious "killer" martinis. Don't forget to check out their extensive cocktail book for some well-crafted drinks.
  • Talal A.heart icon on user image
    Talal AAugust 6, 2021
    So friggin' charming. Negroni and martini were excellen, cavatappi and veal meatballs were delicious. Worth the trek from the Northside!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoApril 6, 2012
    It has kept residents coming back for 20 years with a menu of classics such as chicken Vesuvio and housemade lasagna served in a space that looks like a transported cocktail lounge from the ’50s. Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014
    The place is always packed, thanks to a dependable, old-school, family-style Italian menu with standouts like grilled calamari, chicken Vesuvio, and escarole with sausage and beans. Read more
  • Tracy M.
    Tracy MartorelloOctober 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Try the calamari calabrese grilled, mission fig salad, eggplant parm, and martini night on Tuesday.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoNovember 2, 2011
    The place is always packed, thanks to a dependable Italian menu with standouts like grilled calamari and escarole with sausage and beans. If you’re kidphobic, go late for signature martinis. Read more
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    Thurgood CoatsMay 30, 2016
    Martinis and other drinks are great. Fried squid is large and in charge. Would definitely recommend. Great date spot.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoOctober 19, 2011
    The place is always packed, thanks to a dependable Italian menu with standouts like grilled calamari and escarole with sausage and beans. If you’re kidphobic, go late for signature martinis.
  • Enclave
    EnclaveNovember 23, 2016
    New handcrafted cocktails are constantly added to the menu. Delicious homemade pastas and specialty entrees served here.
  • Patty K.
    Patty KernanDecember 10, 2014
    Great food with a 1950's ambiance feel. Place was packed but wouldn't have known as service was wonderful and attentive.
  • Limelightheart icon on user image
    LimelightApril 19, 2013
    Best Martini's & Cocktails in Chicago! Winners of Bucktown/Wicker-Park Mixologist Competition 2012 & 2013 Read more
  • Daniel
    DanielSeptember 28, 2016
    Martinis, pasta, bruschetta is the bomb. However, a previous tip mentions $6 martinis on Tuesdays but that is no longer the case unfortunately.
  • Linda A.heart icon on user image
    Linda AdamsSeptember 24, 2016
    I love their club lucky salad, spaghetti with special marinara sauce and meatballs!
  • Rob D.heart icon on user image
    Rob DusseauJanuary 14, 2019
    Neat little place. Nice beer selection, great cocktails and a friendly staff.
  • Emily J.
    Emily JurlinaOctober 29, 2014
    Awesome hidden gem in the neighborhood. Loved the caprese salad.
  • Susie G.heart icon on user image
    Susie GarrettAugust 8, 2014
    Everything is excellent, Fabo handcrafted cocktails
  • Jeff J.
    Jeff JohnsonJuly 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The 1st Wednesday of the month is $6 martini night. Usually Ketel 1
  • Karen S.heart icon on user image
    Karen SlackNovember 27, 2014
    Get the Calamari! The bacon wrapped figs and meatballs were filled with awesomeness.
  • Garrett J.heart icon on user image
    Garrett JeffsNovember 1, 2021
    Really nice bolognese & martinis. The prices are a bit high though
  • Aubre
    AubreNovember 27, 2013
    Impeccable service. Delicious drinks. Great food. Awesome ambiance!
  • Rick R.heart icon on user image
    Rick RappNovember 3, 2017
    Consistently good food and service!
  • Beth G.
    Beth GNovember 12, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Favorites: escarole with sausage & beans, cavatelli, pasta e fagioli & Danish blue salad.
  • Maya J.heart icon on user image
    Maya Jimenez 😬July 13, 2019
    Loved the negronis and tiramisu!
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    Club LuckyApril 19, 2013
    Try the melrose pepper salad, its a real classic! Read more
  • Colleen K.heart icon on user image
    Colleen KellyJanuary 21, 2016
    Meatball salad! Huge portions, great for groups.
  • Diego R.
    Diego RufoMarch 29, 2011
    What I really love about it is the vintage art deco bar and fantastic cocktails they serve. Read more
  • Club Lucky
    Club LuckyApril 19, 2013
    We are famous in Chicago for our fresh fried and grilled calamari! Just ask someone. Read more
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    aApril 20, 2018
    Amazing food but it was REALLY LOUD when we went.
  • Wicker Park Bucktown Insider
    Every Tuesday their infamous martinis are only $6.
  • Francisco P.heart icon on user image
    Francisco PerezFebruary 8, 2019
    Grilled pork chops are delicious!
  • Abby S.heart icon on user image
    Abby SchmelingApril 8, 2017
    Everything is delicious!
  • Donnaheart icon on user image
    DonnaAugust 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    10 yr Tawny port with the carrot cake. Actually, all you need is the cream cheese icing. Trust me.
  • Louis R.
    Louis RoseJuly 13, 2013
    Steak is very underrated and under priced
  • Dan P.
    Dan PatrickMarch 3, 2012
    The valets here are the coolest!!
  • Maria del Pilar S.
    Try Fetuccini Campo! Really Good! And the House Wine Best Combination!
  • Rick R.heart icon on user image
    Rick RappMarch 20, 2015
    Outstanding food and service!
  • Key B.
    Key BerriosOctober 5, 2012
    The apples Martinis are to die for!!!! :)
  • Bryan C.heart icon on user image
    Bryan CamposSeptember 19, 2018
    Best lasagna ever!
  • Patricia O.heart icon on user image
    Patricia OwensOctober 16, 2014
    Meatballs Insalata!
  • Kina G.heart icon on user image
    Kina GuytonFebruary 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Inventive cocktails
  • Sid D.
    Sid DaveMay 9, 2011
    Their Manhattan is great. Pork Chops are fantastic as well.
  • Zoeheart icon on user image
    ZoeDecember 20, 2022
    Martini martini martinis 🍸
  • Club Lucky
    Club LuckyApril 19, 2013
    We were voted to have the Best Martini in Chicago! Read more
  • Ryan P.
    Ryan PaulDecember 8, 2012
    Great food and large portions
  • Kyle J.heart icon on user image
    Kyle JohansenSeptember 28, 2016
    Best dirty martini around
  • Valerie H.
    Valerie HinesMarch 20, 2011
    Try the 8 finger cavatelli with a side of veal meatballs!
  • Denise P.heart icon on user image
    Denise Pinzon-DaviesMarch 18, 2015
    Grilled calamari is great, but the chicken parm is just ok
  • Philip P.heart icon on user image
    Philip PrimoNovember 14, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Best traditional italian food in Chicago!
  • Jenn K.
    Jenn KesslerApril 17, 2012
    Try the Six Corner Fizz.. Yum!
  • Lucas S.
    Lucas ShifrinDecember 27, 2011
    I LOVE the 8 Finger Cavatelli here!!
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