Osteria Trulli
1510 E Hintz Rd ,
Arlington Heights, IL 60004-2209
Telephone: +1 224-347-1010
Get Direction Giovanni DeNigris is a world-class chef, long-time restauranteur, and owner of Osteria Trulli in Arlington Heights. Born and raised in the Mola Di Bari area of Puglia, Italy, his passion for Pugliese cuisine has been a guiding force in his culinary endeavors since Day One. His life-long intention continues to be sharing the cuisine of Puglia, “La Cucina Povera” (cooking of the poor), with the world.
After many years cooking in kitchens throughout Italy and other areas of Europe, DeNigris moved to the United States in 1971 to pursue The American Dream. In Chicago, he helmed many kitchens including Primavera in the Fairmont Hotel, La Strada, and others. By 1999, he was proud to shift his focus to celebrate the region of Italy where he was born, as he had always hoped to do. He opened Trattoria Trulli in Evanston. Named after the dome-shaped “trullo” rooftop style distinctive of the area, Chicagoans received his ode to Pugliese cuisine with open arms. After great success in Evanston, he opened a second location of the restaurant in Logan Square in 2007. Shortly after, in 2008, he opened his third restaurant (Macello) near the Fulton Market neighborhood.
After decades in the business, DeNigris decided to retire in 2015 – But it didn’t last long. He still felt a need to share his homeland’s cuisine with the world, and thus, Osteria Trulli was born. The intimate 50-seat restaurant in Arlington Heights started as a passion project for DeNirgis, but immediately became a pilgrimage-worthy dining destination. The menu, focusing almost exclusively on traditional Pugliese preparations, pays homage to the coastal cuisine of the region and its affinity for vibrant seafood dishes, handmade pasta, and wood-fire prepared pizza, meats, and vegetables. Named a Best New Restaurant by Chicago Magazine in 2016, Osteria Trulli also received warm reviews from the Chicago Tribune, among others.
At Osteria Trulli, DeNigris remains passionate about his goal to honor the cuisine of Puglia and looks forward to continue telling stories of his homeland through his authentic preparations.
Our staff welcomes you to Osteria Trulli!
After many years cooking in kitchens throughout Italy and other areas of Europe, DeNigris moved to the United States in 1971 to pursue The American Dream. In Chicago, he helmed many kitchens including Primavera in the Fairmont Hotel, La Strada, and others. By 1999, he was proud to shift his focus to celebrate the region of Italy where he was born, as he had always hoped to do. He opened Trattoria Trulli in Evanston. Named after the dome-shaped “trullo” rooftop style distinctive of the area, Chicagoans received his ode to Pugliese cuisine with open arms. After great success in Evanston, he opened a second location of the restaurant in Logan Square in 2007. Shortly after, in 2008, he opened his third restaurant (Macello) near the Fulton Market neighborhood.
After decades in the business, DeNigris decided to retire in 2015 – But it didn’t last long. He still felt a need to share his homeland’s cuisine with the world, and thus, Osteria Trulli was born. The intimate 50-seat restaurant in Arlington Heights started as a passion project for DeNirgis, but immediately became a pilgrimage-worthy dining destination. The menu, focusing almost exclusively on traditional Pugliese preparations, pays homage to the coastal cuisine of the region and its affinity for vibrant seafood dishes, handmade pasta, and wood-fire prepared pizza, meats, and vegetables. Named a Best New Restaurant by Chicago Magazine in 2016, Osteria Trulli also received warm reviews from the Chicago Tribune, among others.
At Osteria Trulli, DeNigris remains passionate about his goal to honor the cuisine of Puglia and looks forward to continue telling stories of his homeland through his authentic preparations.
Our staff welcomes you to Osteria Trulli!
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