Scratch Kitchen
Beef cooked in-house with time-honored Ferraro techniques — never a generic food-court shortcut.
Chicago Top Ten
Named one of Chicago’s Top Ten Beefs by Chicago Magazine — and featured in the Tribune, The Infatuation, and WGN.
Since 1935
Three generations of hospitality, from Victoria Banquets to Navy Pier — family recipes, elevated.
A dream that has been cooking for years
In the 1920s, Italian immigrants in Chicago’s meatpacking district slow-roasted tough cuts in highly seasoned au jus. That tradition became the city’s iconic Italian beef — and the Ferraro family’s premium version.
Chef Ciccio was born from Mario Ferraro’s desire to bring Italian beef back to what it was always meant to be. Opened at Navy Pier in 2022, we’re a 100% scratch kitchen with one rule from Mario: “You should never trust a skinny chef.”
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What we’re known for
Thick-cut beef in addictive au jus, homemade meatballs, chargrilled sausage, and more — all on rustic rolls with roasted potatoes.
Italian Beef
Thick-cut beef in homemade au jus
Meatball Sub
Homemade balls, marinara, Parmesan
Chicken al Pesto
Grilled chicken, pesto, balsamic
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto
“Today’s travelers don’t just want fast food — they want great food, fast.”Chef Ciccio
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Pickup & Delivery
Order for Navy Pier pickup or delivery through our online partners.
Order online 02Ship Nationwide
Italian beef kits shipping across the country — coming this Fall.
Join the waitlist 03Catering
Feed the office, the wedding, or the pier party with Ferraro family classics.
Plan an eventNow open at Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier
Navy Pier Food Hall, near the Odyssey Cruise Ship and Fifth Third Family Pavilion.
Hours
- Sun – Thu11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Fri – Sat11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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