We recently had a daytime private event here in Colletti's private dining room. Everything was perfect. Reserving the room and choosing the menu were seamless. The room was ready when we arrived and perfect size for our almost 40 guests. The staff and service were excellent. The food topped our expectations. We ordered flatbread, soup, salad, the chicken and beef filet entrees and tiramisu, all fresh, well prepared and delicious. I would not hesitate to have another event here. read more

Yummy food, lovely setting and friendly service. My hubs and I went here for lunch. The outdoor patio is lovely, even being on the corner of 2 busy streets, it still felt somewhat secluded. read more

BAD,BAD, BAD. We went here for dinner the other day for my girlfriend's birthday. First off we were seated next to an area were there was some construction going on. Allot of construction workers were walking by and it was chilly from whatever door they had open. The waitress was a snarky., and seemed like we were 'imposing' on her. When I asked for coffee, we only got our cups filled half-way. We had to ASK to get them filled [snarky waitress huffed when asked]. Then the order came. My girlfriend ordered the Wild Salmon. After she took a few bites, she commented it didn't taste right. I tried it and it had a moldy, sour, grimey taste and I had to spit it out. It was borderline spoiled. We asked to get a replacement, to which Ms Snarky got the manager. So Mr Manager swaggers up to our table, all huff in puff, and very arrogant. He acted so insulted, he turned the conversation around and began berating us for insulting him. He NEVER apologized or told us he will replace it. It was as if we were at fault and it was not his responsibility. So my girlfriend ordered the shrimp as compensation.. This was equally lame as it was 4 'med' mediocre,butterflied shrimps. $35.00 [nothing taken off the bill as an apology] for a mediocre meal, with no salad, poor service, attitude, and a arrogant owner who was probably feeding the construction workers better, or skimping to customers to pay for work being done. Pass, Pass, Pass. DO NOT Patronize this place! read more

For some reason, my husband and his family like to plan events here. I'm not quite sure why. I have been here 5 times now for various gatherings. The last one was yesterday, for my surprise birthday party. It was definitely a surprise, since the planner, (the one who shall not be named), knows how much I dislike this place. The food is mediocre at best. We had the pizza package, and I was embarrassed when I ate it, because I did not think it was good, and thought others would think the same. The service was good, and the waitress was accommodating. I hope to be able to avoid future functions here. Some may like it, but, in my opinion, I don't. read more

We had high expectations walking into this place. Reviews seemed decent and we have passed by it a lot and it always seems to have a good flow of people coming in. It was my nieces 2nd birthday so we took her there. I want to start off by saying the service was great. This review is getting the two stars strictly because of the food. To get right to the point it simply just was not good at all. We ordered a pitcher of sangria...it was so watered down you could barely taste anything in it. Ok drinks were a bust maybe food will be better and make up for it. Not the case. I got the fettacuini Alfredo with chicken. 16 bucks. I didn't know you could mess that up as bad as this was. It was pasta with the worst Alfredo sauce I have ever had. For sure straight out of a jar, but that's not even the worst part...the chicken was 3 breaded chicken tenders actually more like nuggets. I couldn't believe it. So so disappointed!! My husband had the lasagna...almost positive it was frozen and just zapped in the microwave. Lastly my brother had the lobster pasta...23 bucks. Thought for sure...this can't be bad and yet again another fail. Super dry and the lobster taste freezer burnt. They brought out a cupcake with a candle for my niece and sang happy birthday so the smile on her face at the end of the day is what really matters but we literally all just sat there and couldn't believe how horrible the food was. Ya win some you lose some I guess...id say this place needs some serious help in the kitchen, 150 dollar check. It honestly hurt to pay it. It was so disappointing. read more

I held my daughter's baptism luncheon here. The place seemed nice enough and the manager was also quite nice throughout the planning process. We elected to serve a family style lunch. The food was okay, nothing spectacular but nobody got sick or complained. My only complaint was the bartender and the bar tab itself. I opened a tab for all of the guests at the beginning of the event. The bartender completely ripped me off. He did not keep track of anyone paying for their own drinks, he just tacked it on to the tab and kept the money. To top is off he was sloooow and had quite an abrasive personality. Would I ever go back... probably not. I know I won't be having a banquet there! read more

Unpleasant waitstaff, bartender - very choosy. Bartender preferred talking and waiting on men. Drink not up to par (made better by Tino). Been here once before and it was better. Not a good experience. For $9 a Mojito at least be friendly. Am I right? read more

Colletti's - Blueberry Mojito $9 - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Horrible food, horrible service, rude management and dirty bathrooms that stink like sewer gas. This is an honest review.... has absolutely nothing to do with Colletis treatment of anybody read more

Nice atmosphere with authentic Italian music. I had the ribs which came right off the bone, nice surprise! Claire the waitress was very prompt and made sure I had everything I needed!! Thanks!! read more

Take out tonight. What a freaking joke. I called them first... But I can't keep eating I had to stop to do this. I feel sort of conflicted because I've been going here for years... My mom's last birthday party(Sabatino's was closed due to gas leak) it was good. ANYWAY! My pick up of food... "full slab of ribs, fries, Cole slaw, bread and also a Caprese dale". What a disaster. Slab of ribs was petite at best. But delicious. Fries were NOT cooked. WTF? No taste to them either. No salt. Nothing. Hot garbage. Cole slaw was in a rinky dinky plastic container and it tasted like it. The bread was hard as a rock yes I'm no sucka! Except on this order. Totally SUCKED!!! $36 LOL!!! Ripped off bad!!! Caprese salad was 3 pieces with onion. Onion??? Little mozzarella, little basil, huge tomato, huge onion. "Lemon vinaigrette." NO! It was Italian dressing. Shoulda just been balsamic vinegar. Why reinvent the wheel. Then not even do it. There was nothing lemon about it. Anyway. I'm done. Here's some pics. They have gone down hill... but whatever. Just won't go anymore. read more

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Terrible service. Our waitress(patty), was incompetent and inattentive. And after having given us terrible service, dared to complain about the tip she received or, in her perspective, didn't receive. Our table collectively gave her well over the suggested 20% tip and she actually verbalized to myself, that, "Not one of us even gave a 20% tip". I spoke to a manager (Rocky)on staff the same night, he was also uninterested and refused to rectify the situation with the party involved and only told us that he would "Mention it." To the waitress. There are plenty of fantastic American/Italian restaurants with awesome service in the Chicagoland area. This is NOT one of them. read more

I lived a block away for 11 years, so Colletti's was an easy place to frequent. NOT for amazing food, not for ambiance, not for polite service. Just because ti was 1 block away and convenient and decent food. I never tried the award winning ribs - the "award winning" chicken was nothing to boast about. The fish was not that great either. I stuck to pasta. Occassionally the BF at that time and I would order a pizza - he grew up 2 blocks away - nothing impressive.; Greasy and limp. I drove by last weekend on my way to the movie theater at Touhy and noticed exterior construction. They are adding " the best patio section" on the northwest side. Looks like a different name though - "Rabbit...." I had a green light, so no time to read the sign. Maybe the days of Collettis have passed and a new place is taking over. Maybe they are just giving the patio section a name.... All I can say is, I moved 6 miles away 3 years ago and have not made the drive back to eat there since. read more

I like Colettis but I had the worst dining experience. Me and my wife went there on valentines day, I order 2 apps one came out after 20 minutes server told me the other shall be out in few minutes another 20 minutes goes by nothing and I've already order another app plus our main course. People already sat after us got there 3 different tables. We waited over an hr. I talked to the manager he said would take care of me and he didn't. So our main course was rushed out still never got the other 2 apps, main course seemed very rushed since I complained. The manager was worse than my service. I will not be going back very sad because I liked this place. read more

The service really SUCKS! It all boils down to how this restaurant is managed! I feel sorry for the people working here. Why don't u people managing this place treat your customers and employees with respect!! Will never go here again!!! read more

It's been years since we have been here, and in the past it was one of our favorite places to go. We even had a small wedding reception after our destination wedding, and it was excellent. However, things have changed. It was remodeled, and looks very nice, including the new patio. But the food quality went down and the prices went up! I tried the sea bass, it was dried out, and looked flattened, the wild rice was dry and crunchy. My husband's ribs were just ok, and the side of Mac n cheese couldn't have been worse- it tasted like watered down cheese. It's really too bad, because it used to be good. read more

Osso bucco eh, is that a technical term? I know from now on if I'm walking in, and I see calamari caked with batter then I will know the out come.if I see a parking lot full and the resturant empty, that just means they have a banquet hall and they need a place to have a party. Dont get me wrong maybe people like that but I'm Italian and if I go to an Italian restaurant then I expect perfection. Or dont even bother. It would be the same if I was another nationality I would expect the same. I must say the server was great even that he was new, he was very helpful, we notice he was trying to help another server and she was very angry that he tried to help. There u have it. Try it, good luck, let me know if I was right? read more

Coletti's is deeply okay. Nice atmosphere, professional service, and the food? Well, the food is okay. Standard. Nothing terrible, but certainly nothing to write home about. It is okay on the level of Olive Garden okay. You could do worse, but in a city like Chicago, you can do oh-so-much better. A club of which I'm a member had its annual monthly dinner at Coletti's last night. Eighteen people. A lot of food, a lot of variety. Everybody ate what they had. Nobody sent anything back. Lots of people took home doggie bags. The check was correct. One example: the ministrone soup. I got soup with my entree. On a scale of 0 to 10, ten being outstanding, I'd give it a solid six. Not a lot of vegetables. Not a lot of beans/pasta/anything. A lot of tomato-like broth that tasted canned. I ate it. A day later, I'm not sick. But if that's the best you can say about food . . . well, you get the picture. The man sitting across the table from me told me he rated the minestrone an 8 on the 0-10 scale. I must inform you, gentle reader, that he also informed me that he has never cooked a meal for himself in his life (he's 56), and he eats the same food every week without much change at all - sardines and broccoli six days a week, for example. Not exactly what I'd call an educated palate. If you, or your significant other, thinks Olive Garden is the height of sophisticated Italian dining, then Coletti's is the place for you. Again, the service was professional, the place looks good, and there is a parking lot. That's something, I guess. Of course, I can say the same things about the Cat Hospital of Chicago, but I would never want to eat there. read more

My stepfather and I hosted my mom's retirement party in one of the banquet rooms here, and from beginning to end, everything was FABULOUS. The food is really good, the banquet rooms are nice (nothing at all like a senior citizen home's cafeteria), and the servers who were assigned to our party were extremely accomodating. Considering what you pay for versus what you receive in return, this place is an inredible value. We decided to pay for an open bar for all of our guests, rather than just open a tab. A couple of my guests ordered things that weren't included with the package (like ultra top-shelf scotch), so the servers checked with me first to make sure that it was okay, but ultimately ended up not even charging me for it anyway. They also waived the cake-cutting fee (I brought in a cake from a local bakery). We were truly treated like family here, and I would throw another party at Colletti's in a heartbeat. read more

As a former server, I'm very observant and critical any time I am dining-in somewhere. This was my first experience at Coletti's and if it wasn't for the company I was with I would have had an unsatisfactory experience at this restaurant. I came here with my two bosses and 7 co-workers for an out-of-the office fun time and dine. We were greeted by our server (whom I wish not to name to save embarrassment) who seemed very nice in the beginning but did mention, however, that the restaurant was going through a shift change (don't know what she was insinuating). We placed our drinks and appetizer orders and our server was very efficient in brining out the appetizers and drinks in a timely fashion. Drinks were also being refilled quickly, which was great for a ten-person party. We had two orders of fried calamari, bread baskets with garlic infused olive oil, and two separate flat bread orders (one was sausage and tomato and the other was cheese and spinach, I think). The appetizers were delicious! I was excited to see what else was in store. We then placed our entree order and I ordered the aged 14oz. New York strip steak. As a steak lover, I was so excited to try it out. I don't doubt that I ordered the most expensive item on the menu: this steak was $28.99 or something crazy like that and I also upgraded to the "gourmet" Mac and Cheese as a side, which was $6.99. I requested my steak to be encrusted in Parmesan cheese if possible, and asked for the brandy peppercorn sauce on the side for an additional $2 per request for a total of an additional $4. After our orders had been placed, it appeared we were then turned over to another server named Stephanie. This was exciting because prior to dining at Coletti's, I went on yelp to read the reviews (of course) and saw a nice review of Stephanie. Also, by this time our server seemed to be irritated by us and was popping over our shoulders to drop things off without saying a word and then rushing away. I didn't know why the change of attitude over the span of 30 minutes. Stephanie mentioned that out server was off for the day or something like that so that might have explained it. Anyway, it turned out Stephanie made a mistake and we were tossed back over to our previous server. Next, we all got our soups or salads and I chose the Caesar salad, which was delicious. When our entrees finally arrived I was horrified. I asked for my steak medium-rare but it was medium. They also put this weird Parmesan blob up top which was not a crust in the slightest. The "gourmet" Mac and Cheese tasted worse than Kraft Mac and Cheese and came in this tiny dish. And worst of all, my steak tasted like charcoal. The outside of my steak had beautiful grill marks so I could not, for the life of me, explain why it tasted like it had been burnt. I tell you, if it wasn't for the appetizers, I would have been starving by now. Also, thank goodness my boss paid for all of our meals or else I would have easily spent over $40 on my entree alone. But I feel terrible that she had to pay for something that was easily the most expensive item on the menu. Needless to say, I left 70% of my meal untouched and wrapped it up to go so I could have my parter try it (doubt that she'll finish it though). Also, our server was by this time was providing us with downright rude service. You can see it all over her face that she was upset and ready to go home or whatever. Next, we had dessert and I ordered the turtle chocolate sundae which was also delicious. When our server brought the check, she was eager to finish with us and was standing behind my boss over her shoulder waiting for payment and asking how much gratuity to add to the check. My boss generously tipped twenty percent which is more than I would have done. I am rating Coletti's two stars because the most important factors in a dining experience is the entree and the service which were both unsatisfying. I am glad, however, that the appetizers, salad, and dessert were all very tasty. If I ever return here, I'll be sure to order something that's hard to mess up such as fettuccini Alfredo or a chicken entree. read more

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We have been wanting to try this place for a very long time and finally pulled the trigger. We were very disappointed!! The Margherita flat bread was nothing more than some melted cheese, chopped tomatoes and a bit of basil. It was cold & tasteless. My wife's seafood salad with terrible giardiniera and small bits of seafood was tasteless too. My bolognese sauce was nothing more than red sauce with some meat-Nothing good and Nothing authentic about this place. 3 positives. The server Stephanie & CJ who were waiting on us were very nice. The Pastina soup was good... We will not be going back... read more

Waaayyy over rated. Everything costs so much money. I keep trying to go there and I don't know why because every time I leaving shaking my head and saying what a rip off. I'll give you an example. I ordered a SMALL pizza with ONE TOPPING for PICK UP and it was $14.00. Barnaby's has special. Same size pizza and a pop for $7. Also,, went with my sister once. We each had a soup and a drink and the bill was $40. Really? She had a beer. I had a wine. GIVE ME A BREAK Colletti's You are NOT all that! read more

I decided to come here with my family for lunch as it is located real close to their business. They have their own parking lot which makes it so convenient especially for that area. It looks very nice inside. Service was great as well. Food was all delicious except for my churraso steak. I ordered medium rare, which came out how I asked but it was so charred. It gives it like a burnt taste. I thought it might have been just mine but my brother also ordered the same exact thing medium rare as well and it was so charred. Just tastes like burnt steak on the outside. If it was charred less, I would have been very happy with the restaurant and given it 5 stars. Everything else was great and delicious. Prices are average for an Italian restaurant. I do recommend this place for a quiet nice Italian restaurant. read more

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Though lots of folks come here for the pizza, we actually come here for the pot roast. Mom's teeth are painful. She can't eat much meat so coming here for the pot roast that melts in your mouth (it's divine) is a real treat for mom. The hostess (Colby?) was so incredibly accommodating. We had called her several times with changes and she was very understanding. She arranged everything for mom's wheelchair beautifully. It turned out to be a wonderful special day for us. read more

I will admit, after reading other recent reviews of Colletti's, I was a bit frightened with what my baby sister's wedding shower would be like, but was pleasantly surprised when all was said and done. We were seated in the bar area as there were a few different parties happening. I was okay with being there, as it meant a shorter walk for my 85 year old grandmother. The food was better than I was expecting, surprisingly, my favorite thing was the chicken, which I assume was vesuvio style, without the potatoes. I was initially worried as it seemed to be coated in oregano, my least favorite herb, but it was actually the best dish on the family -style table. The staff at Colletti's was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Can't complain. read more

Terrible. ordered burgers and steak salad. Burgers were oK. Steak salad was horrible. steak was ICE COLD and appeared to be pre cooked slices from a package. $18 salad was a container of mixed greens, one watery cucumber slice, 2 slices of hard, under ripe tomato, 2 small. quarters of artichoke hearts, 2 slices of mushroom. No croutons or red onion as noted in description. Definitely not worth the money. Steak went in the garbage and made a salad from ingredients I had. Very unhappy with this delivery. Coleslaw with burgers was warm and off tasting. read more

My girlfriend and I ate here tonight. We spent 60 bucks on a very average meal with 1 alcoholic beverage. It's Rib Night Wednesday so I had the burnt ribs with a teaspoon of BBQ sauce on them. The lady had the tilapia and she stated" I could have made better at home, when I go to a restaurant, I want to taste something amazing." She also ordered the 10 dollar sandwich, but the 18 dollar meal came out. It took almost 10 minutes to get served as well. On a bright side, the soups were very good and the bar was very nice. I'd go back for cocktails, but if I want ribs I'll go to Gale Street! read more

I haven't been here in years and I have to agree that the food was not great. The person I went with used to be a regular a couple of years ago and even he said the food was not he best. I had the Angel Hair Forentine (that's how it's spelled on the menu but it may be Florentine?) and it was very tasteless. They didn't do a good job incorporating flavors with each item on the dish. The pasta was bland and boring, the chicken was just okay, and the spinach had Way too much garlic. I didn't even finish the dish... My friend had the Scapariella and he said it wasn't that great either. He didn't get into much detail but he said it wasn't as he remembered. I tried the mango punch and it was thick, syrupy, and way too sweet. It's such a shame because the place looks Great and the patio is adorable. Hopefully things change, for their sake. I won't be returning... read more

Great food. Nice environment. Ample parking. Great waiter named (Fabian) who catered to the experience of fine dinning. Kiddos!

Attended a banquet at Colletti's yesterday. My first time there. It's my old neighborhood, so I was somewhat anxious to see how it was. The food, drinks, service and atmosphere were outstanding. Enjoyed everything about it. The family style menu was excellent - everything tasted fresh and delicious. I'm not a big fan of ice cream, but the vanilla ice cream was extraordinary. And, as an aside, I am somewhat of a coffee snob, and the decaf coffee was as excellent as the best coffee at a high-end cafe. Will definitely go back. read more

I attended a private party (in a private dining room) at this restaurant recently. The food was pretty good but not up to the standard of a higher end restaurant. The service was acceptable but could have been better. The water glasses were only refilled once and the bread basket was brought out well after the other courses had been served. read more

I was hesitant per some of the reviews here but thank goodness my experience was not the same. The thin crust pizza is awesome. I love a crunchy crust and the sauce is delicious. Came here with the family and had a fabulous time, all the staff check on us regularly and the place is very nice. Definitely coming back to try more. read more

Super nice people, well most of them anyway. I would give the five star big hello just because but there are a few bartenders that have been less than nice to me because of the company I keep. Hey, friends are there for friends, even if it interrupts your tete-a-tete with the used car salesman. The regular cast of characters added a star...trust me, they are fun. I have a friend that lives nearby and often, this is the option. Its a great family run business but sometimes I feel like I'm in Peyton Place and all I want is some cocktails and bar food. Pizza is great and the sammies are delish. The kitchen staff is superb. If only some of the ladies behind the bar would get the chip off their shoulder, really. Don't be in the service industry if you don't want to serve. Enough said. read more

I normally love the food, but not today...ugh. I usually dine in so that may be the difference. Potato sausage soup was bland not good at all and completely over priced. There was only on good thing that we ordered the salad. I will listen to my co-workers next time and order from Suparossa. read more

For a neighborhood Italian restaurant, it wasn't bad. I do have to agree with the general age of the patrons, even though my girlfriends and I are in our 30s, we were kind of on the young side last night. Crusty bread was brought to the table, and was very tasty. I ordered Chicken Parmesean... the chicken was a very good sized portion, and quite moist. It was served with a side of mostaccolli, which was aldente, and meat sauce. One friend ordered the Chicken Angelina, both the chicken and the asparagus were perfect, and the baked potato, on the side, was not over or under cooked. The other friend ordered the Cajun Salmon, in the beginning did say that it was a bit spicier than she'd expected, but said that the flavor wasn't too hot to eat, just a shock to her pallet. All in all it was a nice experience at a moderately priced Italian restaurant, and I wouldn't mind trying it again. read more

Seen a lot of low reviews for the place but we had no problems at all and we had a great time. We came to celebrate a birthday party and enjoy the live band playing in the outdoor patio, bonus it was a Beatles themed band. They have a large dining area inside and also have a large outdoor patio as well to dine, plus they even do banquet parties. All of the food was pretty good, the crab and shrimp salad was very good! Our waitress Ashley was very friendly and did a great job taking care of us. I look forward to coming back. Also have plenty of parking and valet as well. read more

I just went to Coletti's for dinner, for the first time in about 10 years. We were seated in the bar area, which didn't exactly have the decor to match the menu prices, but eh, ambiance isn't everything I guess. The bread was fantastic and our waitress was very friendly. The salads and soups we had were delicious and fresh tasting but I found my egg plant parm to be pretty bland. The noodles served on the side had almost no flavor, so I wouldn't get that dish again. Everything else looked good and the other 4 people in my party enjoyed their dinners. I guess egg plant parm just isn't their thing. I'd definitely go back to try a different dish, but I'm in no hurry. read more

I have been going to Colletti's for a couple of years -both take out and dine in. I would say the service and food has improved over time. But yes the prices have gone up. It's usually pretty quiet- which is nice- the booths are very comfortable and they have seating right behind the hostess- a bit loud- and seating in the back which is nice and quiet. I did see the TVs but could barely hear them- and we were in the bar area. The Good 1. Food is tasty- I have had their appetizers, pastas, pizzas and desserts. All good. 2. Very friendly server helped us pick out a great appetizer, drinks and entrées 3. Very , very friendly server : she juggled a phone order and waiting to be seated patrons with friendliness and a smile! KUDOS to you!! Areas of improvement: 1. On the day we went their was a registration going on and the lot was FULL but the restaurant was empty...? I wish they had the registers- park in the back lot- we almost turned around for fear we'd have to wait for a table... 2. Prices have really increased- $7.00 dollars for a tiny chocolate bunt cake? Good food and service- high prices--look for them on restaurants.com read more

I've lived in Jefferson Park for about 5 yrs and drive by Colletti's all the time. I never once thought about dining at this place. I always assumed it was just for banquets. The parking lot is always full so I figured there was a private party in progress. The joke was on me! I recently took my husband out to dinner for his birthday, and he chose Colletti's. I'm glad he did. We enjoyed it. He had the steak, mash potatoes and veggies. I hade the chicken Angelina. Parmesan crusted chicken breast, asparagus, wild rice in a light broth. It was delicious. The olive oil and bread were perfect. The garlic olive oil with bread was my favorite. It's a great place for friends, family, and couples. read more

I've been to Colletti's numerous times over the years. While writing this, I am really not sure what keeps bringing me back there. :) The place is nice...the feel of the restaurant far outweights the quality of the food. I dont think I have ever left there after eating a GOOD meal, but then again, it has never been BAD. Just your average meals for average prices. So yeah...nothing really stands out at all. the place looks nice and feels like it is going to be a better experience than it actually is. For that is is OK...and i got a feeling I will probably be back there again...sometime...just not sure why?!? read more

Had some friends over the Duke vs. Wisconsin game and ordered Pizza from Colletti's. This is my 2nd time ordering from this establishment and have NOT been disappointed. We ordered their Sausage, Garlic and Tomato pizza and it was amazing. Several friends inquired where I had ordered from and commented how tasty it was. We also ordered their Veggie pizza and that as well was very tasty. The thin crust was baked to perfection. I don't order pizza in the Jefferson Park area often, as I have yet to find something I really like. I'm pretty sure next time we order it will be from Colletti's. read more