2026 : Sonny has taken back over as he rightfully should!…read more Fast and kind service, amazing food! Beautiful place to go out to eat and enjoy your time!

Our first time trying and it was fantastic! As a very pregnant woman I spent all day craving a…read morejuicy ribeye and Santino's delivered beyond my expectations. The service was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. Caesar salad had great dressing and the loaded potato was 10/10. I am leaving very happy and will be back ASAP!

This has always been my favorite Alton area restaurant and I have lived here over 40 years, known…read morelocally simply as "The Moonlight". From its humble beginning as a chicken shack on Fosterburg Road, this Italian family owned and run gem has grown to become the best in the area. They are most known locally for their outstanding "talk n chick" fried chicken and their fabulous Italian dishes and soups. They have a popular take out service with a separate counter and room on the south side of the building with slightly lower prices. The interior is unique with several odd-shaped dining rooms and two bars due to building expansions wrapping completely around the original chicken shack, which now is the kitchen, with a salad preparation basement room underneath. The Moonlight still has one dining room with now unused large interior front staircase that goes to the old front east entrance since the main entrance was relocated to the north side of the building where the parking lot is located. On the west (rear) side is the primary bar and a banquet room that is frequently used for local seminars and marketing presentations. Special meeting or special occasion? This is your place. Love the tortellini soup and the Italian dishes are top notch. Nice main bar and a great side room off the lobby for special gatherings. You won't go wrong if you go here.

Do you love large breast? If so you need to visit Castelli's and have their fried chicken dinner…read more The breast they serve, are the largest I have ever seen and the accompanying pieces are impressive as well. Thick meaty thighs, curvaceous legs and wings that look as if the chicken has been pumping iron at the local gym. Big pieces, crispy flavorful coating and juicy meat. I primarily do carry-out and the quality of their take out is equally as good as when dining in the restaurant. Pick-up is smooth and fast, as they have a separate entrance and room for take-out. The staff is friendly and very professional. The service has that family owned business feel. If you're a fan of Onion Rings, I recommend enjoying an order as an appetizer. Their rings are super big and made in house. I do not like onion rings that come from a bag. When ordering my sides, I like mashed potatoes with white gravy. They also offer brown gravy, if that is your thing. My other side is always green beans. They make their green beans with bacon and onion. It reminds me of my momma's. With those two sides, it is a true Sunday Chicken Dinner on any day of the week. I've been coming to Castelli's my entire life. I started coming here as a child when it was called, Moonlight. Many of the locals still call it, Moonlight and no-one will correct them, because we all know where they are talking about. Service in the carry-out room is always speedy and friendly. So if you're a fan of fried chicken, I recommend ordering on-line for a pick-up. Or, treat yourself to a night out and dine in the restaurant. Remember to order the onion rings.

Let me start off by saying I rarely leave reviews. However,…read morewe loved this place so much that there was no way we couldn't say something. We're in town for the boat races & this afternoon my husband's engine came right off the back of the boat. While thankful it wasn't at the bottom of the Mississippi, getting it back on was more than a chore. Hot, tired & hard at work, we had a couple of teams to feed. We called in a large order & we were accommodated within half an hour, at a reasonable price & it's safe to say, it's the best pizza any of us have ever had. 12 people, 2 families, 2 racing teams, we all agreed. We weren't "just" hot. We weren't "just" hungry. It was literally JUST that good! We will absolutely see yall next year! -Diamond Z Racing

Decaro's is a wonderful surprise. We initially intended to eat at another restaurant in the area…read morebut it was closed for the day. Decaro's became a hastily decided Plan B. We had no expectations but we were hungry. What a wonderful Plan B this turned out to be. It was mid-afternoon so the place was relatively quiet, in a pleasant way.Everything was clean and the dining room looked inviting. We seated ourselves and the waitress quickly came to take our order for drinks and food. She suggested the day's special, a personal pizza with two toppings, side salad, and a drink. It sounded great was was a real bargain so we both went with it. The wife ordered a simple cheese pizza and I ordered mine with sausage and mushrooms. In very short order, our salads were presented and they were delicious. The lettuce and vegetables were all very fresh, not the sad looking stuff you frequently see at other restaurants mid winter. Even the croutons were delicious, light and with just the right amount of crispness. Next came our pizzas piping hot. We both loved them .They came on a thin cracker type crust, my favorite, sauce was sparingly applied but tasty, and the Italian sausage on my pizza had wonderful flavor with just a light kick to it. My wife truly enjoyed her cheese pizza as well. We'll definitely be coming back. I'm tempted to try their Italian beef sandwich next time. It was highly recommended by the staff.

What a wonderful restaurant in Alton. Worth the drive from St Louis and not as far as I thought it…read morewas. We started with happy hour in one of two bars. Great appetizers and cocktails for great prices. Service was so fast and friendly. We got a cozy table in the restaurant. I ordered a steak with loaded potato. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly.

Scrumptious! When…read moreyou're a regular, sometimes you slip into a routine and order from a group of your favorite entrees. There's nothing wrong with that, but sometimes you need to change things up. Last night, I did just that. I even changed up my adult beverage. My new adult beverage of choice was a, Sapphire Gin and Tonic. I've been gradually switching from vodka to gin and this was a smooth and refreshing cocktail. I was craving scallops my favorite seafood, but did not want the entree that comes with, lobster risotto. So I ventured out and tried the, Shrimp & Scallops with Portobello Mushrooms and Asparagus. It was sautéed in butter, garlic, shallots, red chili flakes and lemon. It was then served over a bed of linguine. I may have found a new favorite dish. Or at least, a new dish added to my rotation. I loved how four toppings were kept separate from each other. The three sea scallops satisfied my craving, the asparagus was prepared with a snap to it, the four shrimp were huge and the mushrooms balanced out the dish. The chili flakes, gave the dish an extra kick, that I really liked. Kept my salad the same as always, House Salad with House Dressing. The service at the bar was excellent. The bartenders are always friendly and professional. I like that they have a food server and a designated bus person behind the bar, so the mixologist can focus on making those refreshing cocktails.

Salad and a sandwich, great service, bread basket, leftovers for tomorrow. Our first lunch and…read moreseveral memorable dinners. We love this place!

Mio Osteria was packed when I arrived, but I was able to find a seat at the bar, which turned out…read moreto be a great decision. I've found that sitting at the bar is often a fun way to dine because people tend to be friendly and open to conversation. I met a nice gentleman who suggested I try the chicken Marsala with rigatoni in a red sauce, and he did not steer me wrong! The chicken was well seasoned, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I paired it with a spritz that was light, refreshing, and a nice complement to the meal (no picture, I was famished) The restaurant had a lively, welcoming atmosphere, and I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. My one wish...A traditional meat-based lasagna on the menu. I'd be all over that Honorable mention: they have Hanks Cheesecakes on the dessert menu! Overall, a really enjoyable first visit, and I'll definitely be back.

I recommend reservations on Saturday. Ambiance is fine…read more Service was good. The cocktails were excellent. Especially loved the espresso martini. Bread was served fast and warm, but a little on the medium side. Caesar salad was good, but not exciting. Toasted ravs were excellent. Hot and crunchy. Chicken spedini was wonderful. Crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Nice sauce. We loved the creamy marinara. The salmon was very good. Served on some of the best risotto I've ever had. Portions were good. Prices were very good considering the much higher costs of dining out nowadays. Looking forward to going back. Chicken spedini was wonderful.

Consistently delicious food, great service, and a clean/open space. Patio area is lovely when the…read moreweather cooperates. I typically order the chicken spedini or tortellini, but truly haven't eaten a bad meal here. Great spot for a date, a friendly catchup, or a business lunch. Service is always top-notch and the staff always seem to be in a good mood (which makes a difference!) Coke products FTW! Specials are usually winners - picture for reference. Truly an Edwardsville gem to support over any chain!

Very nice lunch menu with seasonal offerings. Pampered service, friendly, professional, except…read moremaybe the host could have gently laid down the menus when we sat down instead of throwing them on the table. Upscale atmosphere .

Haven't been here in few years due to an incident in the past…read more Tried the family meal with salad and pasta for 45.00 The plus side, there is a LOT of food for the money. You could easily feed a family of 5. Great value! The not so good- Fettucine Alfredo, noodles were mushy, sauce was super hot after 15 minutes, sauce was broken and grainy, assuming they microwaved it right before sent out due to the sauce was broken and the lumpy, grainy texture was very off putting. Spaghetti was just ok, not enough sauce, but thats just my preference. Salad was good, a sweet vinegar and oil Italian.

This is Joe's newest location in the Riverbend area and they already are on point with the other…read morelocations. The customer service was attentive and the food was at the same quality level as the locations that are established. I stopped by for lunch on a Saturday, I took a spot at the corner of the bar. I was quickly greeted and offered an adult beverage. They presented my menus, but I knew the offerings and knew what I wanted, but I enjoyed my craft beer for a while before ordering. For a appetizer, I chose their Boneless Wings with a Garlic Parmesan sauce. I knew I wouldn't be able to eat all 12 pieces, so I now have a work lunch. My entree was their pizza special which gave me a side salad and a 8" two topping pizza. My go to topping are always, Italian Sausage and Jalapeños. I absolutely love Joe's sauce and the fast that he uses Mozzarella cheese. I am also thrilled that he does not skimp on his toppings. I left 3 slices for tomorrows lunch, too. Godfrey is my usual Joe's location, but I will also frequent this location. This location is located in Eastgate Plaza which is quickly becoming a popular restaurant and entertainment complex. It is going to be the place to go.

Pretty good food: 4/5 stars…read more Price is a little high: 3/5 stars Automatic 18% gratuity was charged for our family of 4. I understand some places do this. Original receipt showed $96 and change. After CC was ran and brought back the new receipt showed $99 and change. Not the end of the world, but we won't be back.

We ordered carry out for a quick lunch. The order was ready at the promised time with attention to…read morethe special requests. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, efficient. The waiting area was comfortable and cool on a 95° day. The salad was crisp and the toppings were fresh making a salad that was visually appealing and delicious. Something that hit the spot were the toasted ravioli, a Midwest delight, and this one was a perfect dish.

About a year ago, on my way back from Shilo, IL I stopped by Rosati's. They offer a large slice of…read morepizza and a Drink for $5.00. It was after 1 pm and there were only 2 slices of cheese pizza in the case. The person at the counter said there were more pizzas in the oven and they would be up soon. It was worth the wait. The pepperoni pizza was hot and delicious even after traveling the 25 min. home. I told me wife about the deal and the experience..both being positive. Then, on two separate occasions, we went out of our way, while traveling, only to be disappointed because the deal is from 11 to 3:00. Today's experience...we arrived at 1:50 pm. We were excited because we were finally going to get the $5 deal. We went in the door and there was 1 slice of cheese pizza. I asked if more pizza was coming out. The gal behind the counter said no because it was a slow day and the pizza would go to waste. ( The lunch special was supposed to be valid for another 70 min. Any other restaurant will try to accomodate their patrons for lunch special up to and including 2:59.) There's counter person was not concerned about disappointing customers or even trying to show some empathy. We asked about ordering a pizza..."for here or to go"...."here"..."you have to order that in dining room". We discussed it while sitting and both felt that the person at the front counter need some customer relation training. Another person was working the dining area. She was very friendly. We placed our order for a 14" Classic Combo. It was ready in a reasonable amount of time. Our opinion, as we discussed it at length, is Rosati's has the best thin crust of all the pizza places we've eaten. Their sauce is a little tomato forward. They seem to care about the amount of toppings on the pizza. We did feel that the pie was light on the sausage. There was an ample amount of the other toppings including pepperoni. We noted the pepperoni tasted closer to bacon than the classic savory pepperoni flavor. And there was plenty of melty stringing cheese!!. I am really getting discouraged at the amount of money restaurants are charging for soft drinks. A 20oz soft drink costs the restaurant 5 to 15 cents for syrup and CO² and they charge the customer $3.75 to, in Rosati's cases $4.00. Ambiance...it's large and uses cold materials. Looks like a semi sports bar. Prices...on the higher end for pizza Wait staff...hit or miss... one good-one not so much. Food quality...(pizza) very good Lunch special...if you can get it, it's a great deal. The all important!! The left-over pizza is very good, cold straight from the refrigerator