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4 critics
Updated September 2026
Who recommends it
EaterEaterEssential2019-03-18
“This local chain that started in Villa Park has become synonymous with Chicago, and its Italian beef sandwich is one of the city’s essential eats.”
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“The local chain that started in Villa Park has become synonymous with Chicago. The Italian beef sandwich is one of the city’s essential eats.”
Read the source →EaterEaterEssential2017-12-14
“Portillo's Italian beef sandwich makes this Chicago chain an essential restaurant.”
Read the source →Best Thing I Ever AteBest Thing I Ever AteFeatured on TV2009-04-20
Season 1, Episode 1
“Portillo's was featured on 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate', specifically the chocolate cake.”
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At a glance
- Price
- $
- Google rating
- 4.4 ★
- Critics
- 4
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