I have had better meals at Olive Garden... The food mediocre, the service, although kind, was absolutely awful...most especially in light of the price of the menu... The menu is complicated and not easily read... There were more people on staff than patrons in the restaurant at the time... and yet, didn't 'deliver'... The desserts, although comped, were awful, at best. This has little or nothing to do with Italy. It has everything to do with our disappointment with our dining experience. I recommend any Olive Garden, Maggiano's,Oak Brook, only.. Roberto's in Elmhurst, on Spring Road - fabulous, truly authentic Italian - and never disappoints. read more

This was the first time dining here and my wife and thoroughly enjoyed it. We started with the calamari, which was excellent. The shrimp and other ingredients kicked it up a notch. We had the Pappardelle Alla Bolognese and the House Potato Gnocchi; finished off with Chocolate Creme Brulee. Everything was excellent and plan on returning and would recommend trying. read more

I reserved this past Sunday on Open Table for a reservation for 2 at 6 pm which was confirmed. When I arrived at the restaurant it was completely dark with a note on the front door saying it was closed that Sunday. That was bad enough until they reported to Open Table that I was a "no show." Not a happy camper. read more

I went there with a friend for the first time last week and it was a fantastic experience. Because of the great experience I took some of my colleagues back there last night and it was the exact opposite. Hard dry bread, service was so so. Not sure what the difference was. I will eventually give it another try and then perhaps adjust the rating accordingly. read more

I feel like every Italian restaurant I've been to in the suburbs have all had the same mundane experiences as well as expectations. You know you won't be blown away and you know you will see the same tired dishes. My Che Figata experiences were better then most I've even had in the city! This is a hidden gem upon walking in your wow'd with a cute market off to the side with cheeses and wines pastas and all kinds of little things you can buy set up so beautifully, you have to walk around and check it out before sitting down right away! Then you see their herb wall and from that moment on just expect okay im going to get some amazing food... it's a beautiful open kitchen concept, when I went I sat at the large chef type table round over looking into the kitchen. I spent a good amount of time looking over the wine menu as well as every inch of the dinner menu! With so many awesome options it was hard to pick exactly what we wanted. To start we enjoyed the burrata with greens and mouth watering tomatoes, as well as the bone marrow appetizer and scallop appetizer. The flavors were incredible. The bone marrow dish they have taken the marrow and hollowed our bread serving it in that instead of a big bulky bone like most places do, I loved this idea, they also served this with some truffle and Sea salt, paired beautifully. The burrata was easily the best I've ever had it was so delicious and a must when you come here. Scallops were seared to perfection and presented gorgeously inside its shell on a bed of polenta topped with greens, if you're a scallop fan this is a no brainer and you must order this as well! Moving on to the main event, our entrees! It was hard for me to not get a pasta because I know it's all made in house and every dish that passed me looked mouth watering but I was very excited to try the osso bucco, very glad I did, they serve it with a Demi spook in the bone for good reason, do yourself a favor and set up for that perfect bite, a tender piece of that veal with that marrow and the creamy polenta really ties it all together I'm a smaller person but I couldn't leave any of that behind it was, in a word, PHENOMENAL. My fiancé decided on the swordfish which he had never had before and he is not a fish guy and he loved it, his exact words "that's like the a steak in the fish world" I'll take that as his special way of saying it was amazing, I had to try it and I couldn't agree more, they definitely know what they are doing over there and I'm so happy we are lucky enough to have a place like this! Don't know what your doing for dinner tonight?? Go to Che Figata! You will be glad you did! Extremely friendly staff as well, very attentive and knowledgeable, cheers and welcome Che Figata! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Food comes in reasonable portions and great taste. I liked their wine menu. We ordered 2 pizza buffalona , pasta bolognese, lamb chops & scallops. For desert we had gelato, afogato & tiramisu. The tiramisu was incredible. Lamb chops were very dry read more

Super slow service. My drink was empty 90 minutes and Never asked for a refill. When meal showed up the medium rare beef we ordered was well done. Never again. read more

Extremely disappointed. Came here for a birthday dinner with my boyfriend and wish we would have gone somewhere else. We arrived 10 minutes before our reservation to be told that we had to wait in the bar area. Ended up waiting a half an hour past our 7pm reserved time with no explanation beyond the host blaming people for not leaving. After finally being sat it took the wait staff over 15 minutes to properly greet us. When our food came we ordered the scallops which were amazing, a Roman pizza which was good and the cacio de Pepe which was undercooked and seized up and became cold after a few bites. The wait staff never checked back in until it was clear we were done. Overall, this place is extremely overpriced for the lack of service and the quality of food. I will not be returning. read more

Che Forget about it! worst service, 20 min for water , 45 min for a drink and then you expect to get the meal you actually ordered and it to be warm, Wow bad on so many levels. Table next to us had similar problems and instead of crediting their bill they charged them $30 more! Management indifferent at best. read more

I had high hopes for this new restaurant. The food was excellent but the service needs a major upgrade. Upon arrival the hostesses seemed somewhat disorganized but got us to our table. The restaurant had an attractive appearance. I'm not usually a fan of modernistic furnishing and decor but it works for Che Figata. But the service was lacking at best. For starters, while the menu had a number of dishes that looked good, I found it overly complicated and confusing, with similar dishes described on separate pages in separate categories. Our waiter was friendly enough and poetic in his descriptions of the menu items, but I think he was overworked, as he would disappear for several minutes without taking our drink orders. There were more delays until we could finally get our order in. At times he seemed confused about what we were ordering; perhaps the menu was too complicated for him as well. Or maybe he was overburdened with other tasks. When the food arrived, one person in our party ordered the papardelle bolognese bianche but received a single large meatball in red sauce. When he finally received his correct meal (long after the rest of us) he found it to be very good. My swordfish was also good if a bit dry. The others (bronzino, osso buco, and lasagne) all found their meals good but the service was so slow and haphazard that they were difficult to enjoy. Even the check seemed to take forever to process. Strangely, our waiter ended up clearing our table; is the restaurant lacking busboys? Other diners appeared to have a similar experience. It wasn't just our waiter, who was apologetic when things went wrong; the whole place seemed totally lacking in organization. The experience reminded me of "Les Freres Heureux," the fictional restaurant Frasier and Niles Crane opened in that it had every fancy item they could think of but was totally lacking in the basics such as organization of the staff and making sure orders are taken and filled properly. If only Roz had appeared covered in cherries jubilee we could have at least had a funny story to tell! read more

Apparently tipping 20% wasn't enough, I was surprised to find an extra $5 charge on my debit card.

Service was amazing! Claire gave great guidance with the menu and served a sick glass Justin Isosceles. Emily was fantastic also and both the lovely ladies new the wine and food menu very well! Thanks! read more

Sorry they can get to a three ... maybe a four if they watch the seasoning but long way to go given their performance vis a vis pricing. Highlights were great bread, a nice Burrata and very good Tiramisu. Short rib ravioli was solid. Cauliflower salad was a neat idea with 2-3 times the dressing level it should have add. Funghi pizza had so much sweet that it drowned out the mushroom umami and then was dripping with a heavy hand of olive oil. Good ingredients should be lightly seasoned and stand on their own. You don't need to add things and even adding good ingredients makes for a unbalanced mess of a dish. A further example was the bone marrow where they had 4-5 items to put on top of their bread with marrow which drowned out any taste from the marrow. Finally to the Cacio & Pepe the pasta was cooked nicely but it swam In a sea of sauce that was salty to a point of inedibility. Truly bad. So if they halve their seasoning, work on balance and interesting menus with some good base ingredients. Three stars in reach .. four needs some real work. read more

Tried Che Figata for the first time this evening and what an awesome experience. Server was on point with guiding our table of 4 through the menu. Totally different experience than anywhere else in the suburbs. Look forward to returning soon and exploring the menu more. read more

We recently received a gift card here amongst a bunch of gift cards that we won at a charity event. Honestly, not sure if we would've ventured here if we didn't.. but can't wait to go back! So glad that we did! Everything was AMAZING! Our server Aaron was probably hands-down one of the best servers, that is also passionate about the food, that we've had in a long time! Every suggestion that he had was completely on point and the food was absolutely delicious! Occasionally you have a manager maybe pop over, just to check in and see how your meal is and then you don't really see them ever again. Loved that the manager/owner was just as involved in every part of everyone's dining experience to make sure everything was running smooth. super impressive! We will absolutely be back and totally looking forward to it! I'd give this place 10 stars if yelp would let me! Check it out- it's honestly that good! Request Aaron too if you can! Great server with a ton of knowledge about the menu and loved that he wasn't one of those servers that the second you take your first bite comes by and says "Is everything okay?"Lol! Can't wait to go back! Oh! And grab the scallops as an appetizer- super super good!!! read more

This is my first yelp review, influenced by the poor experience we had here tonight. In all fairness, the food was fine . However: 1. The liquor is over priced. The only wine by the glass is Italian. 2 Our server had a poor command of English, and was extremely inattentive. 3. We were double charged for a glass of wine. 4. Ten+ minutes after ordering desert we were told that it was still being prepared and would take another ten minutes. It took 20. By now the manager discerned we were unhappy and comped us a drink. read more

Wow... this place was a major disappointment. We went hoping for authentic Italian cuisine. Upon arrival, the waitress informed us several times that they offered authentic Italian cuisine. When we asked about Cacio e Pepe, a very basic yet classic Italian dish, she told us they could not make it because they were so busy on Father's Day. The restaurant was possibly half full at this time. We asked her to please ask the chef. She did, and informed us that they did not have the ingredients for cheese and pepper pasta..... we found this hard to believe and instantly doubted their authenticity. The charcuterie board was tasty, but everything else we had was overly salty and mediocre at best. Their prices are also outrageous for a hotel restaurant. Will not be returning. read more

Che Figata is an outstanding choice in the western suburbs. Attached to the Hotel Arista, it may not be the first destination that comes to mind...but it should be. The menu features a wide variety of exceptional Italian dishes that are a far cry from the typical pizza and pasta Italian restaurant. Imaginative, and seriously excellent in taste and presentation. If you have a bit of extra time, request bar seating, but plan on at least a couple of hours. You'll be treated not only to great food, but also to the spectacle of a professional staff working in a beautiful kitchen. And here's something for pet owners--the patio is dog-friendly, with even a dog menu. A rarity in the western 'burbs. Finally, a shout out to two outstanding employees: Mark, the wine steward (bar manager?) is knowledgeable and very helpful. A great guy who will steer you in the right direction. Also, on Sunday night we met Jennifer, who was our server. She was delightful--responsive, knowledgable, and fun to talk to. Che Figata is a real treasure...a significant cut above other restaurants in the area...and the prices are pretty darned reasonable. In that regard, be aware of the fact that the "small plates" are pretty ample. Take it easy when ordering. Highly recommended! read more

I really wanted to like Che Figata, but as an amateur chef and someone who frequents a lot of restaurants, this place misses the mark. Beginning with the bread, I personally would have preferred a more "buttery" olive oil. The acitiy of the tomatoes does not pair well with the olive oil that they pair it with. We ordered the octopus, which had a very fishy taste. The bone marrow was good, but was limited on the serving size, and for the cost was not worth it. We also ordered the pepper pasta, which was almost inedible due to the size of the peppercorn. The owner was present and the servers were very attentive, but this place has a long way to go before it is a restaurant that I would make a destination. read more

As you walk through the door you begin to feel all the though that went into creating this wonderful concept. Open kitchen, herbs growing, slight hint of wood smoke all entice the senses as you get escorted to your table. The menu has a plethora of Italian options that will excite anyone who loves food. They had a great 3 course lunch option feature for Naperville restaurant week that I choose. The wedding soup was probably the best I ever had. Delivered by Chef Brett which took a little time to chat with us. Great to see the chef engaging guests. Who better to answer questions about the menu. Overall a great experience. I will be back! This is a hidden Gem in Naperville. Treat yourself. You deserve it! read more

Che Figata - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Pizza has an outstanding flavor. Other entrees are also good, but don't miss the pizza even if you try it as an appetizer. Nice ambiance. Convenient location and parking. Casual, friendly neighborhood type place. We will certainly return. read more

Pet Friendly staff and atmosphere, the home made pasta was delicious. Definitely recommend.

Hey....shout out to Claire at the bar----BEST SERVICE EVER!! Best food too! Never had a bad meal here and full service at the bar. Ask for Claire, she's the best . read more

Not what it used to be. We used to like this place, but it seems to be going down hill recently. First if you're trying to grab an early drink on a Friday...you'll have to sit in the dark lounge next door. They don't open the actual restaurant until 5pm. My husband and I sat for 10 minutes before someone stopped by to take our order. The menu in the lounge is super limited. The appetizer was super small and not that good. I just stopped by to give it another try and was seated outside on the lounge side. I was right next to another couple who was enjoying wine. I waited. And waited. Sat there for 20 min. No one. So I just left. Super disappointed the last two times I was there. read more

Now even sure where to start. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Tiffany, our server was attentive and very helpful navigating the menu. We tried a couple of cocktails, Spritz and Bellini and loved them. For appetizers, we tried the il Misto Della Dominica which was like the most incredibly delicious beef sandwich ever and the scallops over polenta which was arguably the best thing we had all night. For dinner we ordered the pappardelle with red bolognese, Caceo e Pepe - spaghetti with romano cheese and cracked pepper, and swordfish. The pasta is perfectly cooked and both pasta dishes were heavenly. For dessert we shared the panacotta. I may never order panacotta anywhere else again. We had a wonderful experience and are so excited because there are so many things we still want to try. read more

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What a great evening! The food was outstanding but the service made the night.we started with the scallops and moved onto our main.Juan our attentive server was spot on with our two picks.I always judge an Italian Restaurant by the bolognese and it was great. My wife's dish took the prize,the Branzino.Many thanks to Mark,one of the managers who made sure our dinner was perfect. read more

Food was pretty good but service was terrible. Took 40 minutes to get order placed, food took forever and not a single apology from the waiter. Will not be going back. read more

Looking for a new place to have a birthday dinner besides traveling to the windy city. Che Figata was a true find!! Loved everything about it! Had the soup of the day, tomato basil which was excellent, homemade and flavorful. Short rib ravioli and the Fungi pizza were outstanding, so delicious and plenty to share! Our waiter, Frank, was courteous, friendly and gave us excellent recommendations. Che Figata, certainly a place we will all return to!! read more

Great service, great food! It is a really nice new place. We do not have a similar place around. Love it. Hope the high quality will be continued! read more

Probably the best restaurant in Naperville. Great atmosphere, ambiance, and incredible food. Get a drink first in Bar Zorba. Can't miss hidden gem! read more

Went here on Sunday to take advantage of the half-priced pasta. Started off with excellent calamari to whet our appetites. The short rib sauce is rich and satisfying -- my chosen medley included a meatball and sausage. Such an abundance of food -- had a doggie bag good for two more meals. There's a market featuring gourmet Italian foods and I always purchase a loaf of their sourdough bread. Don't miss this stand-alone, out-of-the-way dining adventure. read more

WOW! We came on a multiple friend referral. Did not disappoint. We were the first people in the door around 5pm and when the hostess asked if we needed reservations we chuckled. By 6pm, I was getting the picture. You should have a reservation on the weekend. People talk about fresh and interesting ingredients in their restaurants all the time, but Executive Chef and Founder Mark Grimes does it for real. This is THE most unique restaurant experience in the Western suburbs if not the Chicago area. We sampled a multitude of the menu after coming in to have a drink and "look around." I can't say thanks enough to to our server Sue, Chef Mark and everyone. This place is experiential to say the least. A visual and culinary delight. Try anything. It is all AMAZING! read more

This place is great, wonderful food supported by well informed service, they know their product. The staff makes great recommendations for what is a slightly complicated Italian menu. I've been here twice this year and will go back every-time I'm in the area, Tiffany, may be one on the best servers in the business. My most recent visit I had a short-rib soup which was clearly made by a professional who cares about what is created and served. Can't say enough everything is good, a true dinning experience well worth it. read more

Great atmosphere and service! This is a hidden spot in Naperville. The food was delicious and the drinks were fantastic. Definitely worth the trip! There's even a llittle grocery to get some things to go. read more

It's finally open! Came for lunch and had the Figata Smash from the lunch menu and it was so delicious! It had so much flavor in the smashed meatball and was topped with caramelized onions. They make homemade catsup which was delicious with the hand cut fries. Looking forward to checking out more of the menu. There is a lot to choose from. read more

Just left Che Figata and we had a wonder meal. My wife and I dine out regularly and we do enjoy a good Italian restaurant. We sat at the bar and were lucky enough to meet Mark and chat with him. He is very proud of his restaurant and it shows. The food we had was delicious and all of the staff was super friendly. We moved here from the northeast a few years ago and have dined in Italian restaurants in the North End in Boston and in New York as well as here in Chicago and Che Figata and Mark and his staff really hold up against them all. read more

I lived in Italy for quite a while, so I know authentic Italian food. I've also had quite a bit of g Italian food here in the states. Che Figata's food can't be described as either of those. I was there for a work function and had a chicken Caesar salad. The chicken was still bloody on the inside!!!! If that's their standard of cooking, I don't want any part of it. Asking the waiter to fix it is pointless, because they should know how to cook chicken well enough to not have allowed it in the first place. I also had the pasta bolognese. There were way too many ingredients, and it doesn't seem that they know how to make a simple but tasty bolognese. They even had potatoes in it! Who puts potatoes in a bolognese?! If you have to add a myriad of ingredients to a dish to make it palatable, then that's just proof that you don't know real cooking. read more

Went to Che Figata for lunch and it was great! Had the Buffalona pizza, Ragu Polenta and Artichokes. The food is authentic and tasty! They served warm bread with olive oil and red sauce & cheese which was a nice touch! The portions are generous and good size to share! I was on my lunch break so was happy that staff was quick and friendly! I hope to go back and try their cocktails! They also have a small market and great ambience! There is an outside patio as well. read more

Che Figata - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Great new restaurant with authentic Italian food. Love coming here! Favorite dishes are the pizzas, anything with their Prosciutto, ravioli, the white fish or bass is amazingly delicious. And the cheese and pepper spaghetti! They also have a Parmesan wheel! Josh is a great server! I'll ask for him every time I return. read more

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After this review, I talked to Darrin. He was very apologetic and he invited us back to give them another try. We decided to try it again. We dined inside and Juan was our server. He was outstanding. Very knowledgeable about the food and the wine. Everyone there bent over backwards to make our experience wonderful. The food was so delicious. My wife had the New York strip which was so very tender and tasty. I had the special of shrimp ravioli which was perfect. We went on 1/2 price wine night and had a bottle of Chianti which Juan recommended. This will be our go to Italian restaurant. Thanks Darrin for everything. read more