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    Barnelli's

    3.2 (28 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Thanks Patricia B for the photo borrowed from Portillos!
    Kristine M.

    I'm back visiting Chicago for business, having lived here for four years a while back. We decided to get food that can only be acquired in Chicago, so off to Portillo's/Barnelli's we went. I'm the kind of heretic who believes in just ketchup on my hotdogs, which would probably create an ugly incident were I to order that. I saw rigatoni alla vodka on the Barnelli's menu, so I naturally ended up in the line for pasta. It's fast food Italian, but my dinner was better than what I've had in some casual dining places. I wish they'd had extra parmesan available, but oh well. I left full and happy.

    rigatoni a la vodka w melted cheese
    Chrissy S.

    Def not a fan of this place. I got the rigatoni a la vodka with melted cheese and the oily sauce almost made it impossible to eat. It was way too heavy for my liking. My friend got the baked mostaciolli, the cheese on top was burnt, and the sauce was way too sweet. If I come here again I will not get the pasta but the salads looked pretty good. I've heard the ribs are good I'm just not a fan of ribs. Portillos is connected in the same building so I would just stick to them. I won't be returning anytime soon.

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    Pasta isn't what it use to be. Fettuccini had no flavor with minimal sauce. Won't be getting it again.

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    17 years ago

    Barnellis has the best chicken Alfredo in Chicago Land Area, believe me...Ive checked! 5 *****

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    It is pretty good, fast, and easy. They have the drive through down to a science when it is busy

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    I absolutely love this place. All of the pastas are fantastic. Super friendly employees.

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