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NUCCI'S first opened in Lincoln Park in the summer of 2023, located across from Ballyhoo Hospitality's founding concept, Gemini. Following the immediate success in Lincoln Park, Ballyhoo Hospitality expanded DeNucci's to the wonderful community of Highland Park in 2024.

    At DeNucci's Highland Park, guests enjoy an authentic, approachable, warm, and welcoming environment. The menu features classic dishes such as artichoke vesuvio, orecchiette pugliese, and veal scallopini. DeNucci's also offers New York-style pizza created with love by Ballyhoo's Pizzaiolo Chef, Salvatore "Sal" Lo Cascio.

    The Specialità del Giorno highlights unique specials reminiscent of Nonna's cooking, including Eggplant Parmigiana, Spaghetti Frutti di Mare, Pappardelle Genovese, and Sunday’s Chicken Scarpariello. All of this can be enjoyed in a dining room that combines old-school Italian charm with a fresh appeal, creating an inviting and memorable experience.

    The beverage program is as thoughtfully curated as the menu, featuring a robust selection of Italian wines and cocktails including Sbagliato, Calabria Picante Margarita, and the signature Negroni.

    BALLYHOO HOSPITALITY Founded in 2018 by husband-and-wife partners Ryan and Anna O’Donnell, Ballyhoo Hospitality champions the qualities that make a neighborhood restaurant great. Ballyhoo restaurants offer thoughtful, authentic food and drinks and a feeling of satisfaction after each experience. With a genuine, heartfelt greeting upon arrival and an honest appreciation for each visit, Ballyhoo restaurants have quickly become pillars of their community by creating long-lasting memories for our guests time and time again.