Itto Sushi

Message from Itto Sushi

Fresh and generous cuts of fish have made this a neighborhood favorite since the early '90s.
  • Authentic Japanese Cuisine
  • 24 Yrs as a Chicago favorite
  • Over 50 Appetizers

Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, we are Chicagoland's oldest Japanese restaurant. Itto Sushi prides itself on 24 years of consistantly delicious, authentic cuisine. The menu contains over a dozen different kinds of Maki. The fresh fish flown into the city daily, Master Chefs, and friendly atmosphere set Itto Sushi apart from the rest.

Editorial and merchant content by Citysearch

Marker Itto Sushi

(773) 790-4795

2616 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 60614
Write a Review

Editorial Description by Citysearch
The Scene
Seating-wise you can sit up front the counter, or grab a table in the quieter back room. This is a family-run affair where the chefs run the show, the waitresses welcome regulars as soon as the front door opens, and everybody swivels to watch TV. It's like eating in your living room, only with buttoned-down young professionals for company and a top-notch crew preparing the trays. And free parking--a shocker in Lincoln Park--in the back. Drop in before 7pm and expect to find a good number of families with kids chowing down on tempura and pot-stickers.

The Food
A unique appetizer is the generically named grilled scallops. When the dish arrives at your table, however, you'll be wowed by the healthy portion of plump scallops and green onions in a mild soy-garlic sauce, kept warm by a magic flame that burns out just as you finish the dish. Try the spicy tuna rolls (with the Tabasco-drenched mayonnaise) or the chef's special rolls--which change nightly according to what's fresh available, but your server will be happy to describe.

Rated 8.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.

11 Reviews of Itto Sushi in Chicago

Have experience with this business? Write a review


Good Sushi  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Joann S. | top100 Top 100 Reviewer | Rank: 37

This eatery does a good job with its sushi, the portions are fresh and generous. But that is not all. We were with a large party and they offer over 40 appetizer choices and some interesting specials like fried blowfish and soft-shell crab. Great service and we were all very satisfied. An added bonus is the free parking in the back, something that is not too common in the ever-popular Lincoln Park area.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote)

Great Sushi  5 Star Rating - World class

By nicole m. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 2,874

I came here for my birthday and I was very satisfied. The servers were awesome and my food was excellent! Granted, we only got sushi so I can't speak for their dishes, but I will definitely be coming back soon to check them out. There were some really interesting maki rolls and it took me awhile to decide on what to order. One of the more adventurous rolls I ordered was the winter roll and it was really interesting, in a good way! I found the prices to be reasonable.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote)
Latest reviews by Citysearch: (read all 9 reviews on Citysearch)

GREAT Sushi, wonderful atmosphere 5 Star Rating - World class

By joanbob

This is the perfect place to go if you want to have an authentic sushi experience... The food is amazing and the help is very kind. The atmosphere is very authentic, not like your average Chicago sushi restaurant. The waiters/waitresses speak limited english, but the experience is worth the food. It is some of the best sushi I have tasted.

Posted 02/24/09

itto sushi the worst sushi in chicago 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

By rocko1027

I recently tried sushi at itto sushi for the first time, and it was not worth the trip nor the low price they claimed. I went with a friend and we order miso soup which was the only thing that was good. we also ordered the seaweed salad which can be bought from any asian mart for way cheaper and a bunch of maki's, the chef's suprise, dragon roll, shrimp tempura,tuna avocado, spicy tuna. the fish did not taste fresh, almost immitation. Their rice was dry and there were no taste to it at all. The shrimp tempura was not fried properly, it lack the "tempura" and the spicy tuna and tuna avocado were super slim and all unevenly cut, it all lacked presentation. We also ordered an appetizer of deep fried white fish with steak leaves, that tasted like something off the floor, it was not worst $8.00 for an appetizer. The service on the other hand was not so great, the waitstaff did not know no more than a few words of english and the chef was too busy talking to a friend than to make our order. Over all expeirence of itto sushi is the smell when you walk in, it was very difficult to describe, just weird. Never again will we ever go there.

Cons: thumbs down the worst experience
Posted 11/21/08

Best Service 5 Star Rating - World class

By jwhipkey1288

The sushi is wonderful and the service is great. My boyfriend and I have been there several times and the service has continued to impress us, along with the food. A waitress greets you at the door and asks where you would like to sit (depending on how many tables are available). Almost immediately after being seated a drink order can be taken and menus are placed on the table. The staff is efficient and kind. This restaurant is highly recommended.

Posted 01/27/08

It is over priced 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

By leoulas

First time there with my girlfriend and two of her friends we found it just ok. not worth it for the amount that we paid. will not go back, more for your money else where.

Posted 11/20/07

Itto veterans 5 Star Rating - World class

By fredsox49

My wife and I have been eating at Itto Sushi since it was on Clark Street. It is the only sushi restaurant we patronize on a regular basis, which is notable because we can't walk there since we moved 9 years ago (o.k., the free parking helps).

The food is always fresh and varies with what's in season. The head man has been there for years (yes, even back to Clark Street). I always order the Spanish mackeral when it's available and also end each meal with an uni. The beer selection is excellent. Service is fast and courteous and the price is reasonable, especially if you're a Rewards Network member.

We never been disappointed, and I doubt that you will be either. Autographed menus by Michael Jordan, Ichiro, Shingo Takatsu and Tadihito Iguchi prove that you don't have to be glitzy to attract both the famous and local favorites.

Pros: Excellent food and service. Free parking.
Posted 08/30/07