I was looking forward to coming here ever since the ownership change. I did not hear good things in…read morethe past but today's lunch buried any past negative rumblings. I chose the Chicken Parm sandwich and asked for a side of giardiniera. The rest of the table ordered an Italian Beef and a 1/3 lb Burger. All of the dishes were winners! For my choice, the Chicken Parm was breaded with a great blend of herbs and spices. Cooked to a crisp (not overdone) served on a homemade roll. Yes, homemade! The side of fries were crinkle cut that needed just a dash of salt. The sandwich was big enough that you could definitely share with someonelse. I had a bite of the burger (wonderful handmade patty) and Italian Beef (tasty, tender shredded beef) as well which were like I said "winners". One less star for the decor. They do a nice job of giving an homepage to Ladd but they need to work on the window decor and really jazz the place up like a true Italian Restaurant. Even if they get some traditional red checkered tablecloths, that's a start. The staff was friendly and there is plenty of parking. So I've tried to pronounce this restaurant several times and still can't get it right but soon enough I will by the next time I visit!!!

Never liked chicken parm until I had the chicken parm bites here as an appetizer. For an entree, I…read morehad the Good Fella sandwich and the bread was outstanding... sweet Italian, soft, and homemade. The menu was simple enough and everything sounded delicious. The owner really cares and she's so fun and friendly. Here from Phoenix AZ and sad we don't have one where I live but I will visit this location every time we visit! Yummmm!!

Had a great meals for my Wife's Birthday. The Waitress was great and very polite. We had Salmon &…read moreCod dinners and both were excellent. The dining room is the most elegant in the area, and with the Bar in the next room, the facility makes an excellent location to gather with friends before going to dinner..

Don't ever change your fried chicken recipe or your chicken supplier. It is perfect as is. Much…read morebetter than Rip's - and I like Rip's! Wonderful service and fair prices, too. We will be back.

I was very impressed! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They did an amazing job with our party of…read more13! I ordered the whitefish which was excellent! Our party sat in the bar area which has a fun energy! There is also a dining room area . Can't wait to return to try more from the menu !

The food and service were excellent!!!! We all had…read moredifferent dishes and all of the food was delicious!!!

So I came into town to visit a friend and she suggested we come here. It's a bar atmosphere but…read morefeels homey. I got the catfish and she got the whitefish. I am from the south and was expecting a cornmeal based batter but was pleasantly surprised when it came to the table. The batter is similar to tempura but also beer batter. While the establishment did forget our appetizer but it was quickly rectified. The food was delicious and the portions are HUGE. A few pro tips: the catfish is served as a steak so it has bone. Also, they only take cash or check. But there are 2 ATM's there.

Everything was soooo good! 4 of us came here for lunch today and the food was amazing. The crispies…read morewith pickles were good. The 4 piece chicken tenders are huge and the batter on them is so flavorful and better than any tenders I've ever ate. You honestly don't even need sauce at all. They are seasoned to perfection. Everyone loved the tenders. I could only eat two because they were so filling. The fries were fresh cut fries and also very good. My fiance had the deep fried cheeseburger and wow I was surprised how delicious it was. I had a small bite and it was so darn good. He loved it. He said it was a 10/10. The restaurant was clean and the cooks change their gloves frequently before cooking another meal. It's very sanitary.

The food is great and offering American, Italian and some Greek dishes too. The pizza is really…read morewonderful. Salads are very good as are the dressings. My favorite is the garlic. Their warm bread is to die for. Their Fried chicken is some of the finest in the illinois valley area. And the service is great.

Delicious food, great service, pleasant decor, reasonable prices. I'll definitely go again!read more

First time here. The bar reminds me of cheers . Not necessarily the bar area horseshoe , but the…read moredecor. It looks clean also. They have a Good food selection. Seafood , chicken, and meats.

Great place to eat! We have been here 2 times this week! Taco's on Monday. BLT with homemade…read moreFrench fries. The best around!!! You need to stop to try if ever going thru town!!

Excellent Quality Food at reasonable prices. Best Italian Delicatessen I've ever had ate Food from…read moreever! Owners & Employees are Professional, Friendly Quick to take & prep Food orders.

Tried this place again last week. My coworker picked it. Food is good, pasta salad is small maybe a…read morefew forkfuls and it was done. Sandwiches were decent. We both were still hungry after eating lunch. That's all we gotta say about this place.

Just had an ordered delivered. Quick n friendly service n excellent food delivered n ice n hot…read more Reasonably priced, too! Will definitely order again.

Worst restaurant I've ever been in. Waited an hour for pasta. Complained to the manager and I'm…read morestill waiting for him to come out of hiding. DON'T GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY!!!!

On our way through the country, my dad decided it was high time to get his hands on some Chicago…read morestyle deep dish pizza. He's not really that technologically advanced which is surprising because he was an electrical engineer at one point in his life. Anyway, he kept trying to find pizza places along our route and every time he found one that was either in the opposite direction from where we were going, was closed, or wasn't making deep dish. I finally pulled over and we found Lou's. We placed our order over the phone, and made our way towards the restaurant. It's not much to look at from the outside, sort of run down or outdated. Inside it's better, but still remnants from another time remain. My dad picked up the pie and we took it to the car because it was wicked hot and we were traveling with my dog. The pizza didn't look that impressive from the start, but that was before I inspected it intently. I picked up a slice and it was the most massive cheese pull I've ever experienced in my entire life. I have never seen that much cheese on a food item ever. It was by far the most massive cheese dose I've ever seen, and nothing has come even close. The taste was good, but I prefer a ratio of more sauce to cheese. The crust was tender, the sauce was hot, and the cheese was chewy, but none of it was anything too out of the ordinary. The extraordinary part about it was definitely the sheer volume of cheese on that deep dish piece of magnificence. I would likely return if I were in the area, just to re-experience the cheese-tastic inundation of their pie. Price is good, service is fast, selection is decent and people are fairly friendly. Bathrooms and restaurant are dated but relatively clean, and the food is good but nothing gourmet. Not standard by any means, but come for the deep dish cheese pie and prepare yourself for a cheese landslide!

The pizza was ok. Not great, not bad, but, the hand tossed crust was a little "dough-y". Decent…read moreamount of ingredients. Next time I order I will ask to have it done a little longer. It just felt like about 3 more minutes in the oven would have helped tremendously.