Being at a restaurant on a golf course is incredible! The scenery is amazing. The portions are huge. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan. It was delicious. The wait staff were very attentive. What I don't understand is having to pay extra for bread on the table. It was listed under the appetizer. read more

Hate having to write this. First off, lovely spot on the golf course. Nice enough menu. Really rough night for the restaurant. Must say that the team of servers was absolutely fabulous under dreadful circumstances. Apparently, a graduation party that they were hosting outside had 160 people show vs the plan of 80. Crushed them. Was also a nice night, so suspect they had a lot of walk ins (we had a reservation). Net result was ugly. What should have been about an 45-60 minute long dinner was more than twice that. Servers and kitchen were slammed. Sigh. Too long waits for drinks, salads, and entrees. Like...really long. One entree (steak) came out cold and we (with profound apologies) asked that it go back and be taken off the bill. In fairness, the other three entrees (orichiette, eggplant parm, and check parm) were good and more than ample in size, as was the large salad (enough for four, as our excellent if stressed server advised us). When the bill came ... literally more than two hours after we were seated... I notified the team that they seem to have left a round of drinks off of our tab. I expected that the answer would be " we're sorry for the challenges tonight ... that round is on us." It wasn't. They dutifully prepared a second tab, with a good natured but ill-timed "we're generous but not THAT generous." We left a generous tip on both the main tab and the drinks-that-should-have-been-comped tab. Again, I feel awful for the team working that night who did their very best. But might have been handled way better. Would have been a good call to tell the tables who were waiting about their challenges ... to manage expectations. And yes, I'd have expected a gesture like "we'll buy you a round" for a pretty disastrous dinner. Great setting though. Nice though menu. And again, fabulous team. Sick that they were in such a bad situation. read more

We came on a double date for Sunday dinner. The place is hidden off Shermer Road in the club house of the public golf course. Parking is easy and free and the restaurant is attractive with a view of the golf course and lake. Service was provided by a young high school student being trained by a more-experienced gentleman. It was attentive, efficient and lovely. We all had handmade pasta dishes and shared the calamari appetizer and a family-sized salad. The food was tasty with an excellent presentation. I also had a glass of the house chianti which was good. Portions were reasonable in size and comparable in price to other restaurants in the area. Unfortunately the golf course is under construction, so the paver piles on the patio and dirty putting green drew our attention but that's not the fault of the restaurant. Overall it was a nice evening. read more

I wish I could put down -100 stars. that's how horrible the food is, service took too long for what was brought out. sad excuse for "fine dining" food was tasteless and overly chewy came out at room temperature. Best things was the table bread. Save your time and money, eat somewhere that serves fresh food. manager would eat a rubber tire if he thinks that food is acceptable. read more

Prices are too high. $28 for chicken parmesan ? Come on that's ridiculous I was in a restaurant This is 40 years on five restaurants . That's ridiculous you price people out of the market to come there. read more

The food just isn't good. I love playing here but I won't eat here. I've tried the food after a round and at an organized event. Both times, I was unpleasantly surprised by dishes where the pasta was gummy and the flavors were meh. It's a shame. read more

Birthday/Christmas Eve celebration. Place was cute and a bit confusing to find at first (it was night time and at a gold course). I'll have to go during the day to enjoy the views. Place was decorated for the holidays and one of the few spots that I was able to get a last minute rsvp after another restaurant cancelled our rsvp because of a system error. Service and server were great, food choices were not as many as I would've desired but we managed to find our picks. Overall nice place. Like I said, I'll have to check the place out during daylight hours. read more

Coarse Italian - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Both food and service are great. Homemade pastas really make the difference. Also, one helluva burger. read more

Coarse Italian - Smokehouse Tavern Burger - Italian Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Hidden gem in Glenview at the golf course. This is NOT a standard clubhouse type place where it feels like mainly golf. This is a nicer restaurant to try, and the main thing is that the food is outstanding. Truly top notch. Not only do they even make their own pasta, but the burger I had there was literally one of the best I have had. No joke, I think this is better than Au Cheval or some other popular places I've tried in Chicago. They even make their desserts. Looking forward to going back! read more

Lovely setting for sunset dinner. I recommend the prosciutto fig sauce pizza. Thin crispy crust topped with salty, tender prosciutto topped with a sweet fig sauce...the flavor contrast is fantastic. The calamari is light, fresh, breaded in corn meal. Nice beer and cocktail menu. Service was wonderful, attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Coarse Italian - Nice view from patio - Italian Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

We just visited for the first time and it was wonderful. How did we miss this place? Outstanding menu with very attentive service. After appetizers, I had the rigatoni with sausage & burrata with a variation on a vodka sauce and my wife ordered the prosciutto and fig pizza. Everything was perfect! We will be back and we'll bring friends. read more

Great food. Beautiful vista. Good service. One of my favorite destinations for Italian food.

My wife and i stopped in while visiting Chicago. I would classify this place as elevated bar food not really Italian. I had there short ribs gnocchi which was decent but my wifes dish Pugliese Braciole had a strange taste and was just not very good. Service was good as our server Fidel had a trainee. The trainee did just fine but we ended up having to take the bill to the bar after being done for 15 minutes slightly annoying. Might have to give this place another try next time we are in the area. read more

Food is excellent. Service is good. Not overpriced. Atmosphere is inviting. Wish more people in Glenview knew about this hidden gem. It's not just for golfers. read more

Comfortable seating. Great view if seated outdoors. Food was excellent. Had a chicken dish w potatoes.

First time here, we took the family for lunch Sunday after Mass. Atmosphere is nice when the weather is good. We sat outside. Id like to like this place but I don't think we'd come back for lunch. * For an Italian restaurant the pasta options at lunch are super limited And probably some of the least creative choices on their menu: bucatini with olive oil and chicken parm spaghetti. Unfortunately it was the pictures of pasta from the dinner menu that drew us in but it was a bit disappointing to learn when we got there they didn't make those dishes earlier in the day. * I ordered a Coarse Chopped Salad. I was asked what dressing I wanted. I said Caesar. The salad came out with an Italian vinaigrette and it is absolutely not chopped. I noticed a few bites in and so I don't contribute to food waste I decided to just eat it and not make the same mistake again. This was just a salad - the only reason I order chopped salads is because they are chopped. So that was a disappointment. * I ordered a Diet Coke. I never got said Diet Coke. I would have asked but there were no check ins after the mains came out. And frankly I didn't notice, but that's not my job. I think at least for lunch, the food was just okay. No one was blown away. I won't be back but I think people should give it a try and judge for themselves. read more

Coarse Italian - This was a "chopped" salad with "Caesar". It was neither of those things. - Italian Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Since we ate on the terrace, I didn't really check out inside the restaurant. The view of the golf course is beautiful. The food was delicious and one can see they take great pride in what they serve. They didn't rush us. The service was a little slow. There was the end of a gold outing while we were eating. The guys were a little rowdy and smoking cigars. Once they left our meal was basically over. So that wasn't too pleasant. But we still enjoyed ourselves. read more

Love love love this restaurant! The service was terrific, the food was delicious. Can't wait to come during the summer, there's a large outdoor area and the owner said they have live music in the summer. read more

Don't host an event here. Food is fine dinner/lunch is fine but they are HORRIBLE with events. We were supposed to have the whole space which they didn't honor then they double booked the space and tried removing my guests an hour before my party ended. Absolutely EMBARRASSING read more

Amazing Italian Food! Service was fantastic. The vibe of the restaurant is great. Truly a hidden gem!

First time dining here. It was crowded, so that was a good sign. There Ice Tea was terrible tasting and I should have sent it back. Our group ordered various items. Salads were very good. The Chicken Rice soup was a large bowl and tasty. It came with garlic bread which wasn't toasted enough. The Eggplant Parm was huge and good but have had better. I ordered the Meatball appetizer which was good but not enough sauce. The toast points that came with it was dry with a burnt taste. Service was good. I would return for the salads and to try their sandwiches. $20 price range. read more

Had my baby shower here in their private room. The room has a nice view of the golf course and the service was great! Not only would I book this again for another event, but I also had a lot of my guests say they would book an event here as well. Also pretty affordable considering other quotes I was receiving from other venues. read more

Overpriced brunch with limited options and no fruit or salad. They didn't have the food that was advertised and what was served was average at best. $500 for seven people. Should have cost $150 for what was served. Happy Easter! read more

Took the wife out on date night to this restaurant. She was a little apprehensive because it's located in the Glenview Park District golf club. Well.... After the dinner... she was surprised at the quality and how nice the atmosphere was on the outdoor porch overlooking the golf course. The food was outstanding. Top notch. We shared the salad and the entree. The grilled ceaser salad was unbelievable. Fantastic flavor from the grill. Try it. The enuocci dish was also fantastic. Add an order of meatballs and we were full. I wanted to pass on the desert.... But who can say no on date night???? Brownie sunday. Whew. It was a great topper to a great meal. Highly recommended. Bravo. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem, quite literally. I had no idea if I was in the right place as I drove into the Glenview Golf Course. I was, and was rewarded with a wonderful meal. The room itself is rather nondescript but nice enough, and the sound level was perfect. In the daytime or nice weather, the view and the patio would be lovely. The food was just terrific. We shared the eggplant stack, which was as good as it gets. The eggplant was breaded and fried perfectly, and the red sauce was exceptional. The whitefish was also delicious and was beautifully plated. The pappardelle was made with fresh made pasta and the bolognese, again, really good. We can't wait to go back. read more

This place is so over priced for what you get and not impressively tasty by any means. The only reason it got two stars is because we sat outside and had a beautiful view. read more

Great food, great service, nice venue. I went to Coarse Italian for the first time last night and loved it! I will definitely be back!!

Great outdoor seating...& that's it. Horrible service- even after we complained to manager, nothing changed. Took 20 min for drinks, over 85 min for food. Everyone around us felt the same pain. Disappointed that they didn't say or do anything to show that they were sorry. Won't be back e read more

We hosted a meet and greet for work and our team had a wonderful evening and delicious meals! The staff and management are easy to work with, accommodating vegetarian and non-vegetarian requests. I would highly recommend the venue for small/intimate or large gatherings!! The outdoor seating has fantastic views and a relaxing atmosphere! read more

My first time here since this restaurant reopened under Coarse Italian. It was girls night out and this place didn't disappoint. Al fresco dinner with patio heater and a beautiful view of the gold course. A pretty nice wine list to start. I had the redWe shared the prosciutto wrapped goat cheese stuffed dates and they were so good. For dinner I got the Short Rib Gnocchi and it was absolutely delish! The meat was so tender and such great flavor. I will definitely be back again. UPDATE: Just had curb side pick up tonight with my husband and he loved it. We had the Pepperoni & Hot Honey Thin Crust Pizza. Absolutely delish. Its not that spicy more of sweet heat. We also shared the arancini. A great flavor and a traditional offering with rice & peas inside with a light breading. And we also shared the grilled romaine Caesar Salad with a nice charred flavor with shaved parm & croutons. All fabulous! This place is a must try! read more

This is an update to prior reviews. Was here for dinner recently and was still disappointed. The chicken wings were ok, but the Coarse Chopped Salad was a joke. Firstly, it wasn't chopped andd additionally, there was very little cucumber, radish, olive or tomato. I told the waiter (Fidel) how lame it was and he laughed. Dengeos has a better salad for 9.95. My last visit here. read more

It's a decent place to eat at and definitely a good spot if people want to stay after golf for lunch or dinner. The food and service, however, for me, doesn't live up to other Italian places. Just a note, I think the seating should be a little more spaced out at this time right now, but it's still spacious, nonetheless. The service was good and attentive overall. I started with the prosciutto-wrapped dates, buffalo wings, and arancini. My favorite appetizer was the dates. Good balance of salty prosciutto and the richness of the goat cheese along with the sweet dates. Highly recommend for an elegant appetizer. The buffalo wings were well cooked and the sauce was nice and tangy. The arancini were a little heavy and rich, not my overall favorite of the meal. For entrees, I sampled the spaghetti polpette (spaghetti and meatballs) and the crispy stuffed chicken. The crispy stuffed chicken was delicious. The risotto stuffing was flavored nicely and had a perfect creamy texture. The spaghetti polpette was alright. I found the spaghetti to be overly sauced and a tad overcooked. The meatballs were kind of tough and bland; I really don't recommend this dish at all. I ended with bambolini and while they were good with the chocolate sauce, the inside was a little flat and one-note overall. In all, it's a decent place, not a place I would rush to come back to, but most everything was good tasting. read more

Great service great food! Overall would come back here every month and love bringing new people to the area here!

Without any doubt, the best restaurant in Glenview. The food the staff and the location are amazing and the manager (Fidel) is very attentive. I highly recommend them. Last night my wife and I took two friends there and they all raved about the food. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Great service, amazing food, really nice atmosphere on the golf course. Highly recommended.

Went here for a birthday dinner after hearing lots of great reviews. I was completely unaware that this is part of a golf course and it is a little confusing as to finding the entrance. Once inside the restaurant itself it is very pretty, with TVs showing sports but no sound and a full bar. There is a small dining area with a door to a much larger maybe private room. In the summer there is seating outside. The food was excellent and the wine was good. The confusing thing to me was there was only three other people in the entire restaurant. It was a Wednesday night but still.....We even met the owner and the woman who was the hostess was also the waitress she said it is usually more consistently busy. I will definitely be back. read more

As a casual fan of golf, I'm aware that golf has a reputation of being an elitist, non-inclusive sport. Today, I personally experienced that while having lunch at Coarse Italian which is located at the Glenview Park Golf Club. From the multiple sideways glances I observed being given to my family from the club members to being ignored when I made eye contact and said hello to another, it was definitely not a welcoming environment. It also was not pleasant to be scolded by a golf course attendant and told to stay at my table when I briefly brought my little girl to the edge of the practice putting green to show it to her and tell her a little bit about golf. In addition, the service was slow and inattentive. Water glasses were never refilled and we had to make requests for obvious things, like silverware. While our server was nice enough, she had a deer in the headlights look and appeared overwhelmed. The mediocre food put the finishing touches on this negative experience. Burgers were overcooked and pastas undercooked. While the manager did try to make it right, at least with the pasta, at that point we just wanted to leave. read more

This has been long overdue, so my apologies for the delay. I had heard great reviews from numerous friends and neighbors, so I chose this place to host my wife's 40th birthday party, which was a SURPRISE. The communication with Franco (proprietor) from the start until the day of the event was phenomenal. I gave him free reign to choose the appetizers, main course options, desert and beverages for 50 people. Needless to say, we LOVED the experience and were extremely impressed. I should note that the staff was extremely accommodating, attentive to our needs, and friendly. I would highly recommend choosing this venue for your next important event, and I promise that you will not be disappointed. read more

The Summer Gnocchi comes with tomato sauce although the menu does not mention this, so this might be an unwelcome surprise. The Crispy Stuffed Chicken was delicious. The view was excellent. read more

Excellent outdoor area!!! The food was wonderful & do they know how to make an Old Fashion drink. It's a little old school feel like a supper club. They had Frank Sinatra playing in the background. Very relaxing. Absolutely beautiful view of the pond & golf course. Thus the name "Coarse Italian". This is what we are: Burrata Salad Lemon Chicken with Spinach Salmon Piccata with broccoli Lemon ricotta donuts Everything was delicious!! They kept cleaning & good service. Definitely will be going back! read more

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