Best Family Friendly Favorites Restaurants in Roscoe Village
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bartoli's Pizzeria
A serious Chicago pizza house for both deep dish and thin crust.
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8.5
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A destination-worthy pizza shop known for doing both deep dish and thin crust with real seriousness. It’s the kind of place where a simple plan wins—commit to one style, add one salad or appetizer, and let the pie be the whole point.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deep dish pizza, Tavern-style thin crust, Italian beef + giardiniera pizza (specialty pie)
What Makes it Special: A serious Chicago pizza house for both deep dish and thin crust.
8.3
Since 1998, Kitsch'n On Roscoe has been Roscoe Village’s retro ’70s-themed brunch hub, pairing playful decor with a long menu of comfort dishes and hangover cures. Diners come for over-the-top pancakes, chilaquiles, and brunch plates that work as well for families as they do for groups easing into the weekend.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Eggs and Ham, Coconut French Toast, Chilaquiles "Levanta Los Muertos"
What Makes it Special: Long-running, kitschy brunch institution with playful plates and a tiki patio.
#3
Piazza Bella
8.3
Piazza Bella brings a warm trattoria feel to Roscoe Village with hand-cut pastas, thin-crust pizzas, and a sidewalk patio in season. It’s a go-to for relaxed neighborhood dates and small groups who want familiar Italian dishes in a lively but not overwhelming room.
Must-Try Dishes:
House-made lasagna, Cacio e pepe-style pasta, Margherita pizza
What Makes it Special: Cozy trattoria with pastas, pizzas, and one of Roscoe’s favorite patios.
#4
Pizza Amelia
8.2
Pizza Amelia is a small, family-owned slice shop in Roscoe Village named after the owners’ daughter, turning out East Coast–style 16-inch pies and slices. With a few counter seats, friendly owner-run service, and Italian ice for dessert, it’s a low-key move for families grabbing pizza to bring home to movie night.
Must-Try Dishes:
16-inch cheese pizza, Sausage and pepperoni pizza, Italian ice
What Makes it Special: Owner-operated East Coast slice shop where families are remembered by name.
Worthy Picks
#5
Lucy's Cafe
7.9
Lucy's Cafe continues the vegetarian brunch legacy of the former Victory's Banner space on Roscoe, serving meat-free scrambles, pancakes, and Indian-influenced plates. Locals lean on it for relaxed, all-vegetarian breakfasts and lunches that feel more like a neighborhood cafe than a destination restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes:
French Toast Flight, Southwest Skillet, Peasants Lunch Plate
What Makes it Special: A long-running vegetarian brunch nook where classic diner plates stay fully meat-free.