Friends had told us about Bimbo's for a long while. Went a couple weeks ago and it was AMAZING. Calamari was tender and delicious. Country rigatoni was awesome. Lasagna was really good. We're going back tonight for new items. read more

Food wonderful great variety Server amazing Perfect for us- and our newly engaged friends read more

Was there for a party. Our server was amazing. The bartender was amazing. My wife the muscles. They were served cold. I had the salmon. Was warm but over seasoned. It came with seasoned potatoes. They tasted great but why were some hot and some cold. Im sorry but not sure if we'll try again. read more

This has to be my favorite place to have dinner! Wonderful staff, fair pricing and great views from the patio.

Best restaurant in McHenry. Classic front bar to wait for dinner, or you and just eat at the bar. Great food and atmosphere. read more

The server was great. Food mediocoer, underseasoned, chix dry. STOP overercooking chx.

My husband and I went here on February 19 for his birthday. What a disappointment!!!! Service was very slow 15 minutes for are drinks 1 beer 1 wine I ordered shrimp in wine sauce 5 over cooked shrimp hardly any sauce and a 8 inch high mound of dry unsause spaghetti!!!!! My husband had chicken & sausage which was dryer out meat in a sauce. We finally got are bread right before we left! Just disappointed in what used to be a good restaurant!!! read more

The staff is very welcoming. The food is awesome. The drinks are perfect. We go there at least monthly. Highly recommended. If you can get a reservation to eat on the deck, do so. read more

Great food and service. But very busy especially on weekend. So plan a long wait. Want great Italian food local place to dine on a date. Go enjoy. But not inexpensive but worth every penny but still in line with other eateries in the area read more

Food has gone down hill. Mediocre at best now, pasta was overcooked and squishy. The server was aweful. The bussboy was great, tipped him separately because he was earning it. Sad to see, used to be great read more

Great food, great service and wonderful ambiance. My favorite dish is their Berkshire pork chop soooo delish!

The food was great. It's nice when the owner comes out and greets you. The restaurant was nicely decorated and had a warm atmosphere to it

Food was good and service also. Try the stuffed chicken. Kids size dishes are available but not on the menu.

Ordered the country rigatoni today and not a fan. They added to many spices; I had a mouth full of oregano. I have never been here before and will not be returning. read more

Phenomenal meal! One of the best I have had in the area. We were seated immediately. Got bread to start and ordered the calamari. It was lightly breaded, not and delicious. One of ordered the shrimp pesto past and the other the sea bass. Both were great!!! We will definitely be back. I can't wait to try the other entrees! read more

We have been to Bimbo's for both lunch and dinner. The food is always delicious and friendly service. The wine is good too along with the indoor and outdoor ambiance. This is our local "go to" restaurant when we want an elevated meal and experience. Highly recommend. read more

Nothing but the best things to say! We come here once a year on our annual girls trip and every experience is better than the last. The food is absolutely top tier incredible every time--but the service!!! Some bad weather was predicted and Nicole called in advance to make sure we'd still be comfortable on the patio but we weren't sure at the moment so she contacted again right before to put us in the perfect covered patio spot. I've never had a restaurant give us this much amazing service before we even show up--it's seriously top notch!!! Also our server Ivan was great too! Easily the best restaurant on the chain! read more

The food here is excellent. I had the lobster ravioli with the seafood soup. My wife had the salmon and a baked potato. We both enjoyed our food. A co-worker suggested Bimbo's so we decided to check it out. We were glad we did. They had a nice wine list and good selection of beers. The service was great. Food came out quickly. We will be coming back again. read more

They are great with accommodating those who are gluten free. They have gf pasta and can modify plates where they just grill the chicken and don't dust it in flour! Love sitting on the back patio here for the ambiance and views of the fox river. read more

Had a nice opportunity to join friends for dinner at this place. Enjoyed it immensely. Nice local vibe. Food great. Portions were so large, we had to ask for a doggie bag, read more

I went to this restaurant for the first time on Friday evening. I was a bit hesitant reading the reviews before I came here however I was pleasantly surprised. The outdoor area was really nice and also heated well. The waitress was nice and attentive. The French martini was fabulous. The caprese salad and saganaki were both ample and very good. The lasagna and same with the stuffed chicken with spinach and cheese I shared with my friend were also very good as well. I will definitely be back! read more

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Took a gamble on doing a walk-in late on Mother's Day and the hostess was more than friendly enough to find me and my guest a table. Walking into this restaurant to court takes you to real world Italy. The service was outstanding, and the food was simply delicious. I had the shrimp scampi, well my guest enjoyed eggplant Parmesan and we got a shareable order of calamari. The calamari was delicious and a meal and its own self. My shrimp scampi had large side, shrimp and delicious flavor. read more

Excellent freshly made food! McHenry food scene is rough & bland - Bimbos is city level food in the suburbs/farmland. Outdoor patio is a lovely escape & thee place to sit if the weather permits. Lunchtime is the best time to go. Looking forward to making birthday dinner reservations here. Only con is they need more staff. Seating, drink refill & food delivery took very long! read more

No doubt will be coming back to Bimbos over and over again! Came in for an early Valentine's Day dinner with my wife and daughter, had the sea bass and lobster Ravs and both were phenomenal. Virginia and the whole staff were incredibly friendly and warm with my little one. Ambiance is cozy and welcoming. A great spot! read more

Nice enough place with good service. We were contacted 2 hours before our reservation and asked if we wanted to move inside due to impending bad weather. We agreed but the weather never materialized. Upon arrival we asked to be moved outside but were told all tables were taken. We asked twice during our meal to move outside but were given the same response. At no time during our stay did anyone even approach the table. Very disappointing. We had pasta, fish and Mac and cheese (children's). All was good but nothing special. The best part of the meal was the carrot cake. Tremendous frosting. Overall a C+/B-. read more

Always great servers. Always on point with timing and the food speaks for itself. Do yourself a favor & get the "country"

Beautiful night on the river. Awesome service by Riley, we ordered the roasted garlic apetizer (was really good) and the calamari, lightly fried and perfect! Mains were stuffed chicken, the lasagna, and the sausage and chicken bowtie pasta. All were large portions and delicious. A bit on the salty side but still really good. Two meals each. Highly recommend! read more

Have always loved bimbos, and still do. But I got the dish with the shrimp and the marinara sauce. It was awful. There was so much sauce that you couldn't even see the plate. I couldn't even eat it. I ate the shrimp, of which there were only five. That is definitely not worth the money. However, my other four friends that were with me really enjoyed what they had, and I should've gotten what they had. Because I do love their food there. Service was great, of course, because we were lucky enough to have Virginia. read more

We enjoyed our experience at Bimbo's and definitely plan to return! The roasted garlic was delicious, as was the fresh bread. We also enjoyed the chicken fettuccine alfredo and the gnocchi! The service was also good, and we never had to ask for refills. read more

Bimbo's Italian Kitchen - Fresh bread - Italian Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

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Great home cooked Italian Food in McHenry County! Went with a few friends on Sat. Night. It was packed. Make a reservation. I did the day before. Service is great, Calamari is excellent. I had their famous Lobster ravioli. It was wowza! read more

Bimbo's Italian Kitchen - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

Fantastic food, ambience, & service. Every time I've gone to Bimbo's it's never been a disappointment.

I suggest you get reservations, as this restaurant is super fancy dancy. They have a beautiful menu and I look forward to having great pasta there sometime soon. I met another Chef elsewhere and he was super professional and polite. I practically yelled about how great that place is. I recommend it to people all the time when they're looking for something special in the main square. read more

The food was amazing I had the salmon and my fiancé had the steak both were fantastic. Virginia was amazing!! Keep up the great service we will be back! read more

Bimbo's Italian Kitchen - Seasonal Caprese - Italian Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

Great service and food was so good! Will be going again! Cute atmosphere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My wife and I had diner at Bimbos this evening. We haven't been there in almost a year. To no surprise the food was as good as always. The drinks were perfect, the appetizers (meatballs and Saganaki) were delicious and our main entrees (lasagna and New York Strip) were perfectly prepared and plentiful. The best part of the experience though was our server, Sophie. She was just a delight from the time she introduced herself all the way through our dinner. Always with a smile, making sure we had what we needed. She made us feel like we have known her forever. We will definitely ask for her on any return trips. To the Manager: You have a good one there with Sophie!! Great Customer Service. read more

Sautéed calamari tastes like rubber, not fresh, non-attentive staff, indifferent inexperienced staff.

Went here yesterday a bit grudgingly because why would anyone go to a restaurant named Bimbos? Well I can honestly say, because the food is very good. My brother and I sat outside with a view of the river.The deck is nice and has fabric curtains if the sun is too harsh and needs to be blocked. He ordered the sausage and pepper appetizer, and a side salad. It looked really good, he loved it, and it was a very large portion that if you ordered as an appetizer could feed two and easily more. Salads were very good but there is a dollar uncharge for blue cheese which we were not informed of, but oh well, it's a dollar. Nowadays that doesn't amount to much of a problem, imo. I had the salmon, with zucchini and baked potato and a salad. Lots of food and all of it really good. The salmon was cooked just right, which to me means not overcooked and dry, but not raw anywhere inside either. The baked potato was good too. How can you mess up a baked potato you ask? I've had a few at other restaurants that tasted reheated, or not cooked at all. This one was perfect, and the veggies were nice and fresh. The have alcohol but I just had water to drink. I went in with low expectations so I dod not take pictures and when food arrived I actually enjoyed eating so much ... pictures? What pictures. Our waitress was wonderful. Good timing on checking on us etc., and prices run pretty much in low twenties for entrees including choice of starch and veggie of the day. read more

Food is really good. We've only been twice since moving to the McHenry area but this will be a staple in our go to places to eat. Service is good. Food is really good. read more

This three star rating has nothing to do with the food. The food was delicious as always as was the service. What I don't understand is Covid has been over for a while go back to your old menu plus I think if you spend $40 on a meal, you should at least get salad or soup with it, I doubt I'll be back. read more

We've been to Bimbo's several times both with and without kids. It's great for a date night or with the family. When you walk in there is nice looking bar to your left . The restaurant is a smaller narrow space which I like because I prefer smaller spaces. The hostess was extremely friendly and offered us a spot in a quieter room which appears to be behind the bar or in the room that is beyond the bar. We enjoy more noise so we went with the room beyond the bar. Some may think it's too loud but personally I think the place has nice energy! They had a 70's radio station playing and I loved it! I ordered the lobster ravioli and I really enjoyed. My son ordered the filet medium rare and it was cooked perfectly . Food arrived quickly and service was good . read more