Great neighborhood place with outstanding pastas, homemade gnocchi and ravioli (try the lobster if…read moreit's on the menu) and excellent seafood. Probably the best grilled calamari anywhere. In a type of business that often struggles to retain good people, Nonna's has a remarkably loyal, attentive and fun staff. A credit to the owners, John and Steve.

An excellent authentic, traditional Italian meal! Great atmosphere and our host Karl was fantastic!…read moreFresh handmade pasta and excellent sauces. Very nice portions and good prices. They were very accommodating for requests of dishes that were not on the menu as well! My first 34 years of life I lived on Long Island, New York. Formally a 14 year chef on Long Island where I ran a family style restaurant for a wonderful Sicilian family and Nonna Silvia's made me feel like I was back home. This place is legit! I am 20 years relocated living in South Carolina. This is in my top three favorite Italian meals I've had around the United States since I left New York. If my work travels bring me back to Chicago, I will definitely be back to Nonna Sylvia's!

Such a great addition to downtown park ridge! Service was incredible and friendly, and the decor…read moreinside is great for a nice date night or a dinner with the family. Lobster diavolo was absolutely a favorite, I can still taste it now. Melts in your mouth and very generous with the seafood portions. The ricotta and honeycomb is popular for a reason as well. I don't think you could go wrong with much here! Will definitely be returning!

This was our first time here, and we came to celebrate a birthday. We had noted it in the…read morereservation and also had a conversation about it with our server. We were a little surprised when nothing was done for it, which isn't a big deal, but I'll be honest it was disappointing since we did come specifically to celebrate and had talked about it w our server. 3/5 Arancini - Very salty. None of us really enjoyed them because of that. They also came out lukewarm instead of hot. Would have been excellent if it was less salty and came out hot and crispy. 5/5 Fig & Mushroom (subbed for prosciutto) - The menu doesn't specify how the fig is served. Turned out to be fig jam rather than fresh fig, which wasn't what we expected. A little too sweet for me but overall still very much enjoyed it. Their pizza was cooked perfectly with enough toppings and cheese. Very good pizza! 5/5 Braised Short Rib + Polenta - so good! The short rib was excellent, just slightly salty. The polenta was perfect, and it came with a generous portion of wild mushrooms. 2/5 White Wine Cake (recommended as "unique") by our server - This was the most disappointing meal item. Our waitress told us it was special, but it was very bland and didn't match the description or image on their website. Their website showed a cake with a large scoop of ice cream on top, fair amount of whipped cream and raspberry sauce. Ours came with maybe a quarter of the size of that ice cream scoop, a little teaspoon dollop of whipped cream that you eat in one bite and the raspberry sauce was a tiny smear on bottom for decor but there wasn't enough to actually eat it. The cake itself was moist but lacked flavor. It took a really long time to come out, we thought perhaps they forgot, then forgetting we were celebrating a birthday on top of that was disappointing. Atmosphere - Beautiful space, very well done. The only issue is how close the tables are, you can't pull your chair back without hitting someone, and getting to the bathroom requires asking others to move because of how tight the layout is. Overall, we really enjoyed it and would return. While there were a few dishes we wouldn't order again, and others we would. Would love to try the wild mushroom pizza next time! The only thing was that since we had come to celebrate a birthday and didn't end up doing that, the night felt a little less special than we had expected--but still a nice experience overall.

12/02/25 - Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana is located @ 6311 N Milwaukee. My Anniversary is 12/01…read morebut unfortunately they are closed on Mondays so I made a reservation on Open Table for the next night. I book marked on Pasta D'Arte on Yelp. Sometimes when you bookmark a restaurant your expectations are sky high and sometimes they don't live up to your own delusional expectations. This was not the case w/Pasta D'Arte Trattoria. We absolutely loved everything about this restaurant. The restaurant itself has a very nice ambiance w/a wine rack at the entrance. The restaurant itself has exposed brick walls mixed w/wood panels that have a nice rustic feel. Very nice relaxing ambiance w/an awesome, helpful friendly staff. During our meal they played easy listening like Frank Sinatra tunes. Ahhh but the reason for coming the food. When we came in Carlos our server brought us 2 glasses of champagne for our anniversary, very nice. We had bread on the table w/olive oil & Parmesan cheese. We ordered some fried calamari as our appetizers w/a delicious red sauce sprinkled w/red pepper flakes for a little spice. My wife ordered the Sacchetti Al Porcini which was delicious w/porcini & ricotta stuffed pasta sacks served in a butternut/parmesan sauce w/sautéed mushrooms, leeks & butternut squash. Absolutely delicious!!! I ordered the Lasagna Bolognese Carlos & his partner (her name started w/an M?). I'm sorry I can't remember both provided excellent service & made the whole evening very enjoyable. Thanks to both of you & the staff @ Pasta D'Arte for an excellent evening.

We came for an early Friday night dinner on the way home from O'Hare airport. The restaurant…read morebecame quite busy over the 90 minutes we were there. Service was not great as we had to ask for the waitress twice to order and to get water and bread refills. Still the waitress knew the menu and specials well and was professional. We got complimentary water, warm bread, olive oil and grated parmesan cheese (probably from a food service as it sat on the table in a ramekin). We shared a glass of house Chianti and fried calamari. I got Tagliolini Neri Fra Diavola and she got Fettucine alla Panna. The wine tasted cheap, calamari was mediocre and the pastas were good, but far from excellent; better than Olive Garden but comparable to Romano's Macaroni Grill. For the prices it should have been much better. The dining room where we sat was clean and attractive but getting worn. The men's room about the same as the dining room. All in all it was a pleasant evening but not the quality experience that other reviews suggested. The restaurant is clearly resting on their reputation and needs a big refresh. For 1 glass of house wine, a shared appetizer and 2 pastas plus tax and tip we spent $140. It was worth about half of that.

What a great neighborhood Italian restaurant. I was in from out of town and staying near the…read moreairport but found this great place nearby. I recommend the special pizza - the one with hot honey and the cacio e pepe. Cocktail menu was decent and our waiter was very friendly.

I am pretty obsessed with this place. The seafood pasta (with garlic and oil) and the clam…read moreappetizer makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Service is great too! The angel hair is SOLID. Just know their Bolognese sauce has peas in it. So if you don't like peas just order without 'em!

Via Roma was the cutest!!! Very small on the inside which made it feel very quaint and homey. Our…read moreservice was great - we went right around 5 and got seated right away but it quickly became packed by 6/6:30. Our food portions were HUGE! We split 3 things between 2 people and had a good amount of left overs. My favorite was the gnocchi, I definitely recommended. Also it's great that's it's BYOB, so you can bring your favorite bottle of wine for no cork fee!!!

WOW. AMAZING FOOD AND SCENERY! I TOOK IT BACK TO LA!…read more SERVICE: 5/5 I am so happy I found this place while I was in Chicago! I called to make a pick-up order, I really wish I had the time to sit and eat there since the ambiance is a 10/10! The woman was so incredible. I told her I wanted my carbonara extra creamy (most places make it too dang thin) and they couldn't have been happier to accommodate. FOOD: 5/5 WOW. The carbonara was just DELICIOUS. It could be one of the best I have ever had; the creamy sauce, the shrimp, the noodles, the bacon. It was just CHEFS KISS! Seriously, I loved it so much I had to bring some back to my partner. He absolutely loved it! I also got dessert (what's dinner without dessert!) a pistachio cannoli - omg. It was heavenly! PRICE: 5/5 My bill plus tip was $37.00. 1 pistachio cannoli, 1 bowl of carbonara, 1 bread + butter & olive oil = Amazing and worth $37.00. ALL AROUND: 5/5 I highly recommend this place to anyone!

What a gem of a place! From the moment we walk in, this family-owned restaurant isn't just about…read moregreat food - it's about creating a welcoming experience. The owners are so friendly and hands-on, making sure every guest feels like part of the family. The atmosphere is cozy, warm, and perfect for and special casual meal with loved ones. The food? Absolutely delicious! Every dish is made with care and top-quality ingredients. We started with the homemade bread with garlic spread and calamari "Bobby style" a signature appetizer, which was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. For the main course, I had the Veal Pancetta, and as always it was one of the best I've ever had - rich, flavorful, and packed with layers of love (you can really taste the passion in the cooking). You can tell this restaurant is dedicated to keeping things local and supporting the community, which I truly appreciate. It's rare to find a place that combines amazing food with such a strong sense of family and connection. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area - you won't be disappointed! We'll definitely be back!

Fine dining atmosphere, polite service. There's valet parking, which is probably optional, but…read moreyou'd really have to drive right by the guy if you wanted to park yourself. (It would be awkward.) The appetizers were my favorite part--I honestly filled up so much on them that I barely had room for the dinner. No regrets though, I would absolutely order the appetizers again!

It's a wide open concept with lots of seating…read more The waitress and staff are very attentive. Baked Clams - we nicely breaded taste good Pino Puffs - Shredded zucchini and 3 cheeses formed into a light puffy ball, served with besciamella sauce- was good Potatoe Sausage Soup - ok...it wasn't as creamy as I thought it should be. It was ok Beet Salad, too much dressing. It was ok. Country Rigatoni- Tomato cream sauce with grilled chicken, sliced Italian sausage, peas & fresh mozzarella - nothing to rave about. Basic pasta with sauce Tiramisu - ok. Needed a little more flavor Bread Pudding - ok too Nothing really stuck out. It was ok food, I can't say it was great.

This place has been on my list of places to go to as im in the area. Our server was pleasant and…read morefriendly, and place gave a nice old school Chicago italian pasta and pizza vibe. Food was extremely delectable and prices were excellent compared to other locations. An excellent neighborhood restaurant.

Food was delicious, best filet I've ever had, all employees were so nice and efficient, beautiful…read moredecor, it was our anniversary and we definitely enjoyed our food and special treatment. Will definitely recommend to everyone.

A+ Italian Steakhouse has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I've been here several times,…read moreand every visit has been consistently great. The food is absolutely delicious , you can really tell they put care into every dish. Restaurant is clean & quiet . Perfect for a date night ! What really sets this place apart, though, is the service. The owner, bartenders, and waitstaff are all amazing, friendly, attentive, and they make you feel genuinely welcomed every time. If you're looking for great food and top-notch service, I strongly recommend A+ Italian Steakhouse. Definitely a place worth coming back to again and again!

This was an easy and convenient option as it was in the building connected to my Marriott hotel. My…read moreserver and runners were friendly and efficient and the dining room was cozy. I enjoyed some wine, bread, soup and butternut squash ravioli with gelato for dessert. Everything was good but nothing amazing. I enjoyed the butternut squash ravioli after I rescued each piece that was drowning in brown butter. I would dine there again due to the convenience.

We celebrated my mother's birthday dinner here last weekend. My family has been going to Carlucci's…read morefor years, but this was my first time. First, the restaurant is beautiful. Such an old school Italian vibe, you can't get better than that! So many restaurants focus on being modern looking, it really removes the charm out of places. Carlucci's was such a vibe. I can't wait to bring my husband here. Onto service - our waiter, Sal was incredible! Had an amazing personality, and took wonderful care of us. We were never without drinks, our food came in a timely manner, couldn't have asked for better service. Onto the food! My mom and I split a salad, so fresh and delicious. We also split the octopus which was great! Very tender. I ordered the chicken Marsala as my main and it was delicious! The chicken was perfectly tender, the Marsala sauce was perfectly balanced and tasted incredible!! I was hoping for personal redemption because the last time I ordered chicken Marsala at a different restaurant, it was awful. So happy Carlucci's hit every mark on making it a perfect dish. Everyone else in my family loved their dishes. I did take a bite of my mom's bolognese, and it was so meaty and delicious. They brought out a piece of tiramisu for my mom's birthday, what a wonderful end to our evening! Can't wait to come back!

Excellent food, service and reasonable pricing. Very generous portions. If you like calamari…read moretheornis excellent and recommend the shrimp, scallops and portobello mushrooms over risotto!

Amazing place! Food and atmosphere was extremely inviting. Wait staff was pleasant and not a lot of…read morewaiting around as we did not have reservations and we were given a table on a Friday evening. Ample parking and a good local Italian place. The menu was updated with no prices- (not shocking) but still a bit jarring to have no prices on menu as this is a local restaurant and not a super fancy place. Overall, a bit pricey but enjoyed the food, and service.