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    Dario Mercato

    4.8 (18 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Dalia H.

    When you walk into this restaurant, you're literally walking into Italy. Everything is authentically Italian from the bottled water down to the ingredients of the food. While I waited for my group, they brought out olives and these crisps. Straight from Italy, so good. To start off, we had the Suppli, fried zucchini, and ricotta and honey. Oh my goodness, everything was amazing. My kids don't even like zucchini, but they were eating up that fried zucchini! The Suppli are fried risotto balls with cheese in the middle. Delicious. We ordered 4 pizzas to try, they were all pretty good, but my favorite was the Giambotta. Peppers are precooked and it was so good. Our waitress was so nice. You can see the chef working, he's also very nice. Even the owner came out and said hello. It's a small little boutique restaurant, so it won't work for big groups, but definitely consider it for takeout. Can't wait to come back!

    This is the Giambotta. All the ingredients taste amazing. For me, the star of this dish is the crust, so crisp and light.

    The food is absolutely exquisite. Love the vibe as well. Service is top notch. The Giambotta is a great pizza highly recommend.

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    2 months ago

    Great food, great service, best pizza I have had in a long time. With the Negronis too jeez. I will be back.

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    11 months ago

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    10 months ago

    Amazing and authentic Italian-style pizza and sandwiches. Friendly service. Cozy and comfortable setting.

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    10 months ago

    Fresh and fantastic hand crafted Italian food with a knowledgeable and friendly staff.

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    5 months ago

    Delicious food! The owner couldn't be kinder. Our go to for the best arancini and pizza.

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    6 months ago

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    10 months ago

    Great little spot in Plainfield. Pizza is delicious and the service and vibe are great. Locally owned.

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    8 months ago

    A cozy and charming place. Great food, service! The limoncello spritz was excellent as well as the pizzas.

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    1 year ago

    Dario does it right...great Naples style pizza at unbelievably low prices. Love it, and I'm sure you will too!

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    1 year ago

    Arancini is the best in the world. Everything on the menu is great, in a charming atmosphere.

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    1 year ago

    Awesome food very authentic Italian food staff are fantastic. We go there often small dining area, but very cozy.

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    Me and my wife have been coming here since we moved to Plainfield in 2018 and it has never…read moredisappointed. Today we came for our 9th wedding anniversary and did not make an appointment we said we would wait the 20 minutes because we love the food so much. While we waited we talked with the host who ended up being the owner and chef. We explained that it was our anniversary and that we love the food at Capri. He said he would do his best to get us seated ASAP and we thanked him. Two minutes later he treated us to 2 glasses of complimentary wine while we waited and shared some of the history about the restaurant. We were seated in shorter than expected wait and were waited on by very friendly and attentive staff. We had the bra joule for an appetizer and it was the best we have ever tasted. My lamb was everything I could ask for and my wife's chicken vessuzio as always tasted like heaven. If I had one recommendation it would be to make Capri Sogno a must to experience the atmosphere and amazing food!!

    I was in the Plainfield, IL area for business and came across Capri Sogno, which turned out to be a…read moreGREAT find! Cold and rainy night that screamed comfort food and their linguine and clams hit the mark. I started with the obligatory Caesar salad, which was great, followed by the pasta and it was perfect. I did make one modification...I like a spicy red sauce so I subbed that over the traditional white wine sauce and it was awesome. Didn't have a drink but sat at the bar as I was dining alone and chatted with the bartender who was great, and I have to give a shout out to the server who stopped by and put the idea of the spicy red sauce in my head. Thanks Capri team...Great dinner in a great restaurant in what looked like a cool downtown area of Plainfield. A definite win and this would be on a rotation if I lived in the area!

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    My girlfriend Diane and I have been coming to Vai's Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar since we first…read morestarted dating in September of 2023, and somehow this place continues to exceed expectations every single time. Tonight felt especially memorable and worthy of a proper review. We usually avoid Friday nights because Vai's is almost always packed... and after tonight, it became crystal clear why. Diane and I were craving a standout meal, a little comfort, and a relaxing evening together. What we received was far beyond dinner service. We were treated like valued regulars and genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. Pete, who I believe is the manager, recognized us immediately and encouraged us to put our name on the waiting list despite the crowd. I'm grateful he did. While we waited, we sat outside near the fire on a cool evening, which added another layer of warmth and ambiance to an already inviting atmosphere. Within minutes, Pete came outside personally to let us know two seats had opened at the bar. That level of attentiveness matters. As soon as we walked in, Eliot and Mallory greeted us with smiles and authentic positive energy. Not forced. Not transactional. Genuine. They made us feel appreciated simply for being there. Even on one of the busiest nights imaginable, they engaged with guests with the same warmth and attentiveness we've experienced during quieter weekday visits. In the background, Morgan was crafting cocktails with precision while still finding time for a familiar nod that quietly says, "Good to see you again." That kind of hospitality cannot be faked. We ordered our favorite dish, the Lobster & Shrimp Rigatoni and once again it was exceptional. Rich, consistent, perfectly prepared, and easily one of the best dishes in Naperville. Without us even asking, the kitchen thoughtfully split the entrée onto two plates. That small gesture perfectly captures what makes Vai's special... attention to detail seems woven into everything they do. From the fire outside to the flowers inside, from the cocktails to the consistency of the food, Vai's creates an atmosphere that feels welcoming, polished, and sincere all at once. Authenticity and respect seem embedded in the culture there. Tonight was a standout evening for us, and I'm genuinely glad we decided to stay despite the crowd. Pete, Eliot, Mallory, Morgan, and the entire staff - thank you for reminding us what great hospitality looks like. Outstanding indeed.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read more Drinks: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Great dining experience I'd recommend. Appetizers were delicious and all our entrees were amazing as well. Just looking for an excuse to go back

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    5 stars for Lemont. Probably 4 stars in Chicago…read more Walked in on a Saturday for an early dinner. It was 5:45, I didn't have a reservation, a they didn't have a table available until 7:30 but there were spots at the bar which they said was full service. My friend and I cozied up to it and ate there. What a surprisingly good experience. The staff was super friendly and that bartenders had great suggestions. I hate when people at the restaurant say everything is good. Not these young ladies. They made some sound suggestions which we followed. French onion soup and the steak frites were both excellent and priced well IMO. They have a really good whiskey/bourbon selection with a few hard to find bottles. I settled on a Blantons neat. They had Pappy, but I'm not wasting money on that anymore. Food came out quickly and we ate and watched a baseball game. The locals at the bar told us about their membership program where I guess for a small mo they fee you get a bottle of wine and a charcuterie plate once a month. Seemed like a pretty good deal. I don't live anywhere near there, but if I did I'd certainly join. In any case, if you live anywhere close, this is definitely a worthwhile restaurant to visit. Seems like there were quite a few singles there as well if you are looking to meet someone. I have no idea what the dating scene is like in Lemont, but this might be a good spot to try.

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    Probably have walked out of one or two places ever but this was one. Walked in on a Friday…read moreevening...only 6 tables full. Promptly seated but then just ignored for 20 minutes. Waitress just said...well I am the only one here. Never seen a staff so specialized. One person only seats people... only 6 tables had customers. One person only cleans tables and cleaned one table during the entire time we were there. Manager or owners behind the bar just entertaining those customers and couldn't care less about the rest of the operation. To the point that our waitress...the only one there- even had to serve their food at the bar while the manager is standing in front of them entire 20.minutes joking and laughing. Wanted to give this place a try but clearly they didn't care if we did. Writing this as we are well serviced sitting on a patio at Craft'd. Not surprised to see this place packed and the other empty. No apology. Just well I am the only one here.

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