DeMarco's in Itasca is an absolute hidden gem! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with warm hospitality and an authentic Italian atmosphere that makes you feel like family. The food is exceptional--everything tastes fresh, homemade, and prepared with care. Every dish is full of flavor, from the perfectly cooked pasta to the rich sauces and delicious entrées. A special shoutout to the bartender, who was absolutely amazing! He was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made our experience even more enjoyable with excellent service and a welcoming personality and I believe he was the owners son. The entire staff goes above and beyond to make you feel valued, and it's clear they take great pride in both their food and customer service. If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine, generous portions, outstanding service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, DeMarco's is definitely worth the visit. I'll absolutely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for one of the best Italian restaurants in the area! read more

Wow one star for a vegan basic marinara Never got to eat any bread nobody could show me the packaging and it was not home made - they simply did not know My husband did not enjoy has Spaghetti bolagnese either Service was meh Exorbitant prices for local "Italitan" especially when I am able to make better on my own from my garden with actual tomato and basil read more

First time visit. Food is very very good and the atmosphere is authentic. We sat in the bar area and listened to locals and regulars talk. We are Italian and recognize ingredients in real Italian food. Our new favorite. read more

5-star service, 2-star food. DeMarco's is in a super-sketchy strip mall where the windows of most stores are completely covered. When you enter, there's a bustling bar to the left and a small dining room to the right. The servers are TOP NOTCH. Moments after you sit down, you'll have bread and water and multiple opportunities to order what you like. My wife wasn't sure about one dish because she didn't know how the sauce would taste. They brought her a free bowl of the sauce to try. I got the chicken marsala and thought it had a weird gummy texture to the coating. It wasn't great. But you get a side salad and a side pasta, which is pretty nice. At the end of the meal, our server brought us a free tiramisu to take home because she was awesome. We didn't ask for it or even hint that we wanted it. The service was truly, truly excellent. Some of the best I've ever received. But that food was iffy, and I don't know if I'd return. read more

DeMarco's Restaurant - Dining room - Italian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

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Food is delicious but the owners son needs an attitude adjustment He clearly did not want to bartend He can affect the business that has been around for years Unfortunately we won't be back any time soon read more

If I were heading out to lunch, and I wanted Italian, DeMarco's would be right near the top of my list. Here are some notables... -When you walk in, there are white tablecloths, but overall a casual environment, people in shorts and t-shirts--perfect for lunch (4.5/5). -The bread that comes in a basket before a meal matters. This bread was not warm, but pretty darn good (4/5). -I'm not a big appetizer guy, but the sausage and peppers with marinara... worth the price of admission (5/5)! - I ordered chicken parm, my go to Italian restaurant order, and I was not disappointed! Two huge pieces of tender chicken, nicely breaded with a side of pasta and marinara--perfect to bring home for my wife (5/5). Don't think twice. Highly recommended! read more

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Great classic Italian restaurant--almost feels like a place you'd see Tony Soprano tucking into a plate of linguine in. The seafood pasta (Misto di Pesce I believe) was really good and the seafood portion was really generous. I shared the plate with someone and they gave us both huge portions of seafood! We also got the baked clams which were not bad, but the texture I found to be a bit soggy for my taste! read more

DeMarco's Restaurant - Misto di Pesce alla Griglia - Italian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

DeMarco's is a hidden gem in Itasca. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. read more

Went to dinner here last night. They could not take credit cards because their system was down. We waited 20 minutes for the system to come back up, it never did. I then asked if I could go get cash from ATM to pay so I could leave. The owner refused to let patrons leave (to get cash from ATM) unless they provided information off of their license or wrote all credit card information down, all personal information. Terrible service from the owner and would never recommend this establishment. read more

I have been twice. Story of two different visits. One was a 3 star, food was just ok, second was a 5 star food was delicious. Drinks were good, ambience was nice, service was fast and friendly both times. Food was pretty salty and the spinach ravioli was not great. Second time the food was great. I had the Bucatini Calabrese the second time. It was delicious! I'd eat here again for sure. read more

Best spaghetti carbonara ever ! Sometimes have to order off the menu. Service a little spotty. read more

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Excellent food!!! (We came again the next day it was so good) And excellent fast, thorough service. Such nice people. read more

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Here at my mom's birthday party of 9. Everything was going well until the owner came over and start taking our plates. She put a dirty dish in my plate without asking me if I was done with my food. Next she took the dirty plate out and left. No I'm sorry, no can I make you another one. Nothing!!!! We ask the waiter to tell the owner to come over for constructive feedback and she dodged us like the plague. I will never in my life come back. The food was okay !! The owner needs to own up to her mistakes read more

DeMarco's Restaurant - Menu - Italian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

I was hungry for an Italian meal and my fellow Yelpers did not disappoint. I found DeMarco's Restaurant on Yelp and called in an order to go. It sounded from the reviews that the portions were a pretty good size, so decided to split a chicken parmigiana with my sister. I talked to Kathleen/Kristine (can't remember her exact name, sorry!) but she was so helpful and the nicest person to ever take my phone order. I asked about a side vegetable snd she suggested broccoli or spinach. I went with broccoli. It was perfectly cooked but then had garlic on it I think. I am not a garlic person and had envisioned just plain steamed broccoli. Next time I'll clarify that. She also suggested pasta on the side and it comes with crusty bread and butter, which was amazing! The chicken parm was moist and delicious. The crusty goodness around the chicken wasn't as crisp as I like it, but I also ordered it to-go so that's what happens when you don't eat it immediately after it's served. I found that it's a little hard to locate because the restaurant name is not marked very big. It's at the corner of Lake Street (20) and Rowhling Road (53). You enter the parking lot off of 53. read more

DeMarco's Restaurant - Chicken parmigiana with 2 huge chicken patties, broccoli, pasta and bread! - Italian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

We're long-time, but sporadic diners, over the past 20+ years. Food and service are always the best. I would say the reviews that are less than favorable might come from times when the restaurant is slammed on a weekend. Come back on a weekday evening to see what others know is a fantastic old-school Italian restaurant. read more

Ambiance is great. Service is good. Food was not. Salad lettuce was very bitter and old tasting. Bread was not edible and gut my gums. Way overpriced for the portions and quality. read more

So very disappointed! Have not been here in about 10 years. Service awful and the food was was awful. Tried to order specials with a restaurant half full of people at 7 o n a Saturday. Out of chicken special out of halibut special ( which was a blessing bc mine was awful) charged 48 for this garbage halibut. Tried to get them to fill water glasses and was not done. My wine glass was filthy and the stem had sticky stuff on it. Expensive night out for a crappy dinner, very disappointed. De Marco's never again . Do better ! Folks do NOT go here . read more

I've lived in Addison half of my life and had never been to this place. And now i had a chance to try it on and it was a good experience. The food is so good and you wouldn't want to miss the bread pudding!!! I surely will come back here read more

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This was my first time at DeMarco's Italian Restaurant. The restaurant is on a busy corner with a small parking lot area. The space is very traditional old school restaurant with white table clothes and knowledgeable wait staff. I ordered the chicken and mushrooms in a light tomato sauce. It came with a side salad and mostaccioli. It was simple but hot and good. I saved half for lunch the next day as the portions were large. They have a nice wine list. read more

This summer I have been trying to get out as much as possible to really review so many restaurants that are on my list. Many of the restaurants that I have reviewed have lived up to my expectations, while many have been complete disappointments. I had one restaurant on my list for quite some time called DeMarco's Restaurant in Itasca. I will not lie many times while passing DeMarco's I had hesitation to check them out, due to the fact that the strip mall that they are located in looks less than inviting. I finally said to myself and my wife let's finally go check them out. I've heard nothing but good things. I pulled into the parking lot in the afternoon on a weekday. There did not seem to be many customers due to not seeing too many cars in the parking lot. I figured this would be the best time to check them out, so I can really get a feel for the restaurant without it being too busy. I walked into the restaurant and was completely surprised at how it looked inside. The first thing I noticed was how large it was. I also was shocked to see that it was very clean and modern. The restaurant has three parts to its large space. There is a bar area, then the restaurant, and an entire room devoted to slot machines. I was kindly greeted by the gentleman behind the bar and he immediately took us to a table of our choice. Immediately after sitting down, we were greeted by some of the best and friendliest servers I have ever encountered. While I was sitting I never waited for water or drink refills or for more bread. The service was fantastic and this was even before I ordered my meal. I looked over the menu and the first thing that caught my eye was the sausage and peppers appetizer. I ordered that for myself and my wife. I also ordered their Caesar salad which was more of a vinegar-based type of Cesar dressing. The appetizer of the sausage and peppers came out. The sausage was some of the best sausages I've ever had in my life. The sausage was extremely tender and not hard in any way. It literally melted in your mouth. The peppers and the onions, mixed with the sauce and sausage, were so delicious. The warm bread that they offered at the table paired so well to sop up the sausage juices from the sausage. The appetizer alone would have made me give a five-star review because it was that good. I noticed on their menu that they did have a make-your-own pasta because they make everything fresh. You can order whatever sauce, pasta, and protein combination that you want. I ended up going with something simple. I went with the fettuccine Alfredo for my entrée. My wife had the chicken Parmesan for her entrée. The fettuccine Alfredo was extremely old-school. I could tell that the pasta was made fresh. The Alfredo sauce was very basic, in a good way, with cream and Parmesan cheese, using the freshest ingredients. It was absolutely delicious and a large portion. My wife enjoyed her chicken Parmesan. It came with two large boneless chicken breasts and a side of pasta. The batter on the chicken breast was very light and everything tasted fantastic. I was so full at this point and wrapped up what was the remainder of our entrées. I wanted to try their tiramisu, which is one of my favorite desserts. The tiramisu was absolutely heavenly. It was creamy, light, and fresh. I could tell it was homemade. The only critique that I can say for this restaurant is that the prices are very high. I understand the prices are high everywhere with this horrific inflation. The bill for both of us to eat without any type of alcohol was around $83 dollars before tip. I do not mind paying that though in hindsight for the fantastic service that we received and the friendliness of everyone working here. It was so refreshing from previous restaurants that I have visited and reviewed recently. I was so glad that I took a chance and visited this restaurant and not judged what it looked like from the outside. I definitely recommend everyone go visit this place. It is really a hidden gem in the western suburbs read more

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Excellent Italian restaurant. You know you're in a legit Italian restaurant when you see the old Italians sitting at the bar hanging out at 5pm. The service was impecabble and the food delicious. I had the beef shank special I think it was called osso bucco. The meat was fall off the bone tender and the sauce you can tell has been stewing, building up in flavor for hours. The spinach was delicious and garlicky. The pasta perfectly done. The other highlight for me was the grilled octopus. Nice char and flavor. The tirsmisu was also some of the best I've ever had. Can't go wrong here. read more

DeMarco's Restaurant - the front of the restaurant - Italian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

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Great service and delicious food! We loved the meatballs and the chicken parm was amazing. The bread pudding for dessert was my favorite.

Owners greet you at the door and wait staff welcome you as family. Veal is fantastic... fish is fresh. Our Tiramisu and cappuccino to finish our meal were great choices. It's a little tight on space, dining room was a little loud as it filled with guest. Our server Mary, was an attentive listener and made sure we were happy with our meals. Bar was fantastic... bartender made an excellent Martini...worth the stop if you're in the area. read more

Beast Italian food I've ever had! The mussels in the spicy marinara sauce were off the charts! The service was impeccable Highly recommend It's totally my new favorite "go to" read more

Great. Food is wonderful as far as all t dishes that I have had and that includes the pasta with shrimp, and chicken. The Vesuvio Chicken is good, I have them add extra garlic and wine. My friend enjoys their homemade bread pudding, big time. I am not a bread pudding fan, since I was a kid, but I tasted it and it is good. read more

This is my regular top restaurant for Great food , i've had almost everything on the menu and I've been coming here for years the food here has always been amazing I've never had one bad experience. The bartender he is amazing always makes you laugh and smile and sometimes he'll serve you your food if you're on the side dining where the bar is . The only thing I wish they would improve on is the waitresses they never smile it's hard to get them to come over and they don't make you feel welcome that's the only downfall even a regular customer like me always tips 20% or more you would think they could crack a smile once in a while but nope read more

Delicious food, attentive staff, nice ambiance. Great for small groups and larger parties. Recently had 16 for a little party in the private room and food and service was top notch. They treated the little kids very well, too. read more

We met some friends here for dinner as they live in the area and love this place. The bartender was very friendly and made a fantastic black Manhattan. The food was very good, and while we really enjoyed the bread and garlic butter, the veal Parmesan, a chicken and spinach special, and other veal dishes, they charged us $30 for a burrata appetizer. It was a special and it's our fault for not asking what the price was before we ordered it, but we were very surprised that the price was more than an entrée! read more

Just dined there a few hours ago food was okay and our server was good but the owner was terrible we were there to celebrate a bday and i was even done with my plate and she goes and puts a dirty plate on my phone on top of it i tell her im not done and she doesnt even apologize or see if i would like new food honestly i dont see us coming back plus the owner refused to talk to us but was speaking to other tables and kept avoiding us then attacked us read more

Food could use a bit better cooking. Ordered the grilled octopus and it was chewy and undercooked. read more

I am in town for business and decided to swing by on the recommendation of my colleagues. Went in during a weeknight and was seated immediately. I was greeted by my server, Mario, who even had an authentic accent. I ordered the linguine aquapazza (linguine with clams, mussels, shrimp, salmon and tilapia covered in a garlic/olive oil sauce) which was a on the daily special menu and came with a soup. I also ordered the meatball appetizer. All the food came out quickly and tasted great. I ordered the tiramisu for dessert with a cup of coffee and I think my eyes were bigger than my stomach, but I pushed through like a champ and dusted off all the food. They did leave a plate of grapes and oranges, but I was so full, I had to loosen my belt. If you choose to go here, you won't be disappointed. The atmosphere is nice, the service is top notch and the food I had this evening may force me to take another visit before I head back home to the west coast. read more

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Excellent food and reasonable priced Good selection Service fine Nice ambiance Will definitely be going back

The grilled calamari appetizer is by far the best I have ever had, so delicious. Food is unbelievably fresh. The mozzarella is out of this world. The veal was so tender. The people are so friendly. Ask for Mario he'll take great care of you. read more

The food was trash. The chicken was rubbery. The broccoli was overcooked and smelled like fish. The veal was soggy and slimy. The seafood dish which had scallops shrimp muscles and clams was disgusting. Overcooked and smelled putrid. We told the service this and she said sorry and walked away. The service was terrible. There was nothing good about this place. Definitely DO NOT recommend. read more

Amazing, fresh home made Italian food. Service was wonderful. Nice quaint place makes you feel at home.

First of all, I am very disappointed in this restaurant for treating a repeat customer, such as myself, so poorly. I called the restaurant because their food made me sick and I was cussed out by the owner. Rather than find a solution, the owner chose to insult me. This is not how you treat people. read more

Average Valentines dinner this year. Evidently, their expansion with a big bar, and focused space on gambing, has taken away the focus that has brought me back quite regularly for special occasion date nights. Salad had too much dressing and was unusually small. My pasta with red sauce the noodles were over cooked. The red sauce, still fantastic. Gorgeous blonde had a scallop that looked ill, grey, and rubbery. She decided to not eat it. He pasta was good, with white sauce that was terrific. Calamari was fantastic. Wine was good and service was prompt and attentive. My previous five star reviews will hopefully come back after our next trip. It won't be soon, however, as there are many restaurants that pay close attention, especially when the bill exceeds $140 with generous tip, and probably are not distracted by their easy money gambling rooms..... read more

We ordered a catering platter that took a while for the restaurant to locate. Once we picked it up, the box it was in was far too small and the foil tray was "scalding hot" and balancing on the cardboard. Needless to say, before we even got home the tray had spilled all over our car, coat, etc. When we called the restaurant a few days later to let them know of the issue so future customers didn't experience the issue, they said "too bad" and hung up. Terrible customer experience as long time locals - we will be telling our friends not to go back due to the rude responses we got read more

Be careful when ordering special dishes that are not on the menu. The prices of these specials are not listed on the menu and are not disclosed to you before ordering. The only way to know the prices is to see a small board that is hung in the back of the restaurant high on the wall and is not in a place that can be seen from everywhere. After ordering a special and receiving the bill we questioned the price as it was a bit higher than what would have been expected. The owner immediately became defensive and said that we were insulting her by questioning the price and that she was not ripping anyone off. Just be careful and ask for pricing upfront so you don't feel deceived when receiving the bill. read more

Very nice local Italian spot. I was in town for travel and stopped in due to the reviews and location. I had the Chicken Marsala with the side salad. Dressing was ok. It was a standard oil and vinegar. I did enjoy the Chicken Marsala. Could have had more mushrooms and the sauce was a little lighter than I like. Overall, very good place with good service. read more