The OriginalAuthenticBest Italian Sausage of Chicago
Since 1947, the Nottoli family has been making and selling its own delicious fresh Italian sausage, business to business and directly to retail customers. Today, sausage remains our #1 claim to fame.
About Us
We take great family pride in offering exceptional Italian sausages in several varieties to our many loyal customers. Over the years, the Original Nottoli & Son Italian Sausage Shop & Deli has expanded its product line to include many customer and foodie favorites.
The store has passed hands from grandfather to father to son, but we remain dedicated to meeting our discriminating customers’ needs through
- excellent quality and great value
- use of the finest ingredients
- mouth-watering old world flavor
- hard work
- excellent service
If YOU enjoy our food, please help spread the word by liking and recommending us on Facebook and writing a review at Yelp or Google.. The reviews we care most about are those written by our customers. The Original Nottoli & Son Sausage Shop & Deli continues to thrive thanks to folks like you. Thank you! We appreciate your patronage. Please continue to support us and other small, local businesses. It’s good for the community and good for your health. Mangia!
Serving Chicago & the Suburbs Since 1947
With over 73 years of history, we have seen many changes happen. When George Nottoli Sr. began manufacturing and delivering Italian meats out of the back of a truck, the world had just come out of World War II, and life was only beginning to get back to normal.
Here is a little historical timeline of The Original Nottoli & Son Italian Sausage & Deli. Enjoy!
1947
In The Beginning
George Nottoli Sr begins manufacturing and delivering sausage as well as other Italian meats and cheeses.
1950
"THE SHOP"
George and son Anthony borrow $3000 to open Nottoli Sausage Shop at 3805 W. Chicago Ave.
Anthony marries Loretta Pacini and she begins working in the store.
1958
TRAGEDY STRIKES
Our Lady of Angels Fire devestates the American-Italian community and the world.
1961
THE SAUSAGE KING IS BORN
George Nottoli Jr. is born. George will work in the family business since childhood and will eventually take the reigns as the 3rd generation family business owner.
1966
A SAD DAY
George Nottoli Sr. passes away
1967
SELLING OF THE SHOP
Anthony sells store to Peter Concialdi.
1967-1971
WHOLESALE FOCUS
Anthony continues manufacturing sausage on Randolph Street Market strictly for wholesale.
1971
"THE SHOP", PART 2
Anthony purchases Belmont Ave. location renting the front of store to Vesuvio Macaroni and making sausage in the back.
1972-1973
A NEW OPPORTUNITY
Vesuvio Macaroni moves out. Storefront remains empty for a year.
In 1973, Anthony and Loretta open storefront for business.
1976
3RD GENERATION INDOCTRINATION
George Jr begins working in store.
1984
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
George graduates from college and comes back to help run the store.
1988
A NEW BEGINNING
Anthony retires.George takes over business.
1993
TIMES ARE CHANGING
Nottoli begins selling sub sandwiches.
2000
MOVING FORWARD
Nottoli expands kitchen and menu items.
2004
THE SAUSAGE KING
Nottoli sets world record for Worlds Longest Sausage 64 ft 11 inches