My favorite Italian spot in Naperville! Definitely check it out if you're in the area. We came for…read moredinner, and there's both outdoor seating and a ginormous interior with plenty of tables. It's definitely a good spot for larger groups. Our server was also super knowledgeable about the menu and walked us through which pastas and pizzas were the most popular, which ones were seasonal, and which ones get rotated out. I really appreciated the recommendations because there were so many things I wanted to try. We ordered: - Short rib gnocchi: The short rib was extremely tender and basically disintegrated as soon as you touched it. The gnocchi paired really well with it too. - BBQ chicken pizza: We ordered both the Margherita pizza and BBQ chicken and I would definitely get the BBQ chicken again. The sauce had the perfect amount of tanginess and savory flavor without overpowering the pizza. - Chicken parmigiana: Don't skip this! The chicken had the perfect amount of savory flavor and worked so well with the tomato sauce and vodka rigatoni. This ended up being one of my favorites of the meal. I was so glad we were able to order and try so many different dishes. This is definitely a family-style kind of spot, so if you come with a larger group, you'll get to try a lot more options. Already looking forward to coming back and trying more of their rotating dishes!

3-Star Review - Gia Mia…read more The food and overall experience were worth recommending, but unfortunately, our first interaction with the hostess/greeter was disappointing. The Hispanic woman with long hair who greeted us seated us at a table right by the entrance. We politely asked if another table was available because we preferred not to sit directly in the path of people coming in and out. She rolled her eyes and walked away without saying a word. When another table finally became available, she brought us over, and we both thanked her about twice. She wouldn't even look at us or acknowledge our thanks and simply walked away. Her attitude came across as very rude and unwelcoming, and it left a bad first impression. On the other hand, our waitress was wonderful! She was kind, polite, and welcoming, and she did an excellent job throughout our experience. She deserves recognition for her great service. I would still recommend Gia Mia, but I hope management addresses the importance of hospitality with the greeting staff. The hostess is often the first person customers interact with, and unfortunately, this experience made us feel unwelcome before we even had a chance to enjoy our meal. Everyone deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect, especially when making a simple, polite request. It would have been 5 stars if it weren't for that first interaction!

What a perfect place for my daughter's surprise birthday party. Our small group was taken care of…read moreby the most attentive Brianna who managed the room like the pro she is! The appetizers of bruschetta and crispy arancini are not to be missed. Our guests ordered off of the menu and were very happy with their choice. The portions were large and served hot. Prior to the event we met with Tara who was instrumental in making our evening a success. Her professionalism and guidance made our evening memorable. This is a must go to for lunch, dinner or hosting an event!

Always delicious, consistent, warm. Order online. Ready for pick up matched with the time it would…read morebe ready

I love La Sorella so much! Dining here was my birthday meal of choice and it did not disappoint…read more The service is always wonderful and the food is amazing. One of the May specials, a Chicken with Prosciutto, impressed even my hard to impress grandmother. Our food came out fast and they were kind enough to bring out my baby's meal earlier so he could eat right away. High chairs and kids meals are available here! I personally can't help but order the Bolognese almost every time because it's so delicious. We treated ourselves to tiramisu and a strawberry crumble dessert as well, and both were very good. It's the perfect place to celebrate any occasion, nice and classy but not overly fancy that you feel it's stuffy. It's a great atmosphere for family, friends and date nights.

Delicious! Perfectly seasoned dishes, and very large portions! My hubby's appetizer order of…read morecalamari came in a big bowl! I ordered baked eggplant, also huge! Cheeses are delicious. The pile of linguine has spinach and diced tomato bits peeking through. Soothing music playing, window seating and courteous service makes sweet ambience. Many shops along Jefferson street have changed. Glad La Sorella has survived.

We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had an early-ish reservation at 5:30pm in the…read moremiddle of the week so it was on the quieter side, which we absolutely loved. Service was great! Everyone was friendly and prompt and wanted to make sure we had a great meal. This is what we ordered: * Nonna's Meatballs * Pear & Fennel Salad (walnuts on the side) * Focaccia di Recco (requested with prosciutto & arugula) * Linguine alle vongole I also ordered an Almafi Spritz (zero proof) which was wonderful and bright a slice of Italy to Chicago's suburbia. The food was fresh and delicious. I recalled a Davanti location in Chicago but never had the chance to check it out, so this was my first time and it was great! The atmosphere is chic and the food was excellent, but not in a flashy, overdone, complicated way, just real good, made in house, hearty Italian fare. The Focaccia Di Recco was AMAZING. Yes, all caps. We packed up half of it to take home and it was still great the next day (reheated and then toasted in our mini counter oven/fryer). If you order just one thing here, let it be this focaccia dish. I understand why it's popular and I blurted out loud several times while eating this in restaurant: "on my god" it was truly divine. As my husband said, "this food might be better than what we had in Italy..." and I don't disagree. The kitchen does not do split portions for pasta but they were able to bring out 2 plates for us to split ourselves. This is a great spot for date night, a ladies night out, or a solo wine & dine at the bar. I can't believe I didn't come sooner. Plus, it's located right next to a parking garage which made our night out really convenient! We can't wait to come back! Five shining stars.

It has been 2 years ...I hate bad reviews ...so my wife's polenta with braised pork should was very…read moregood. Although I thought the polenta was more like tasteless mash potatoes My linguini scampi Agli was very sad. cherry tomato sauce ...Where? I was told the reason there were no scallops because I went to an old Google site. if you knew that, why would you not take it down. honestly .. seriously a small amount of linguine, 6 shrimp, a tad undercooked and a few small tomato pieces, no bread no salad is not 34$ I could make this at home for 6$ ..tops. people are nice but comparing it to lil pops Angelis, Vais, Angelos, Biaggi is embarrassing. I feel bad for them and me. bill

Fiamme, on Washington is a comfortable Italian restaurant…read more There is a tiny parking lot - the size of a postage stamp. Be prepared to park in the street. The staff is helpful and attentive. The menu is not huge; but You will find what you need.

Came to Fiammé for a business dinner. I started with one of their mules, which was pretty decent,…read morejust a standard mule. We also shared the arancini as an appetizer. I've had some really great arancini before, and these were alright. The sauce was the highlight, with a nice flavor and a slight kick to it. We were told the pizzas were personal-sized, so everyone in our group ordered their own. When they arrived, they were huge. I went with the Fredo, a more traditional-style pizza, and it was pretty solid with good toppings and flavor. Others at the table ordered the Detroit-style pizzas, and they looked incredible, I wish I had taken some photos. The general consensus was that the pizzas were a bit too bready, but they had good flavor, great presentation, and a nice crispy crust. Service was okay. It took a while for our server to take our order, and I wish we had been advised to share a few pizzas instead of ordering individually. We all ended up taking most of our pizzas to go, but with dinners planned throughout the rest of the trip, they unfortunately didn't get eaten later. Overall, a decent spot with solid pizza and generous portions.

When you first walk in Angeli's, you will feel like you're in a small town restaurant in Italy, and…read morethen it gets better, the staff is wonderful your personal server will come over and greet you, then read the specials for the day, once you look over the menu, you will be smiling because it reads like your mom or grandmas recipes, after receiving warm bread at our table, we were ready to order I had an order of bruchetta which was full of flavor, then a cup of minestrone also delicious, I also had a house salad with vinaigrette dressing, my main course was angel hair pasta with marinara sauce and two meatballs, absolutely delicious just like my mom made, my wife had the crab stuffed ravioli it was served in a beautiful cream sauce with shrimp and scallops, I couldn't help myself from reaching my fork over to her plate, she looked at me and smiled, that's what Angeli's is all about delicious food and a beautiful smile from who you are there with, I can't wait until our next visit.

Food was bland. Bruschetta was warm. Prefer it cold and fresh. Mushroom ravioli was good…read more Chicken giadenera was ok. Pick up was easy and quick.

We had a wonderful experience at Fontinas this past Sunday evening. It was clear they were…read moreshort-staffed, and the owner was personally waiting tables while juggling everything else. Despite a very busy and challenging evening, he stayed professional and did his best to take care of everyone. Once things slowed down, he took the time to chat with us, and his warmth and genuine hospitality really stood out. The food was delicious, the family-style option made for a great dining experience, and the owner's dedication to his customers left a lasting impression. Every restaurant has the occasional tough night, but it's how they handle those moments that says the most. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend giving this place a try!

Small and locally owned, Fontina's has been around for 30 years. All the pastas and sauces are made…read morein house. The owner took his time to explain the menu and also let me know what their most popular items were. A friend and I stopped in for a weekday dinner and it was good. I want to say this place can seat maybe 30 people. It's really dark in there, I thought it was my glasses that also turn into sunglasses, but nope. It's dang dark. Service was very quick. Within a few minutes of ordering our food was ready. I ordered the 8 finger cavatelli with vodka sauce and a side of garlic bread. When ordering - just know that garlic bread is not included with your pasta. I felt like I got suckered into an upgrade but that's OK, now I know. Food was delicious - the noodles were Al dente and the sauce was flavorful. I would say this is a nice place to get the classics. The garlic bread was delicious too. Lots of butter, garlic and the bread was toasted perfectly.

This was out first time after reading some recommendations on Facebook, we were so happy to find…read morethis spot! The ambiance is great, and the place is clean and well taken care of. The waitstaff is amazing, our waitress was so kind and did a great job. The pizza is taverns style, thin crust and delicious. My husband is a pizza snob, and he loved it! The chicken versuvio was a great portion and very well done. My daughter loved her angel hair alfredo. Overall, the food felt special, it was all well done. We can't wait to go back!

Food was good .had party of 15 Could have put us in back…read moreroom But instead in loud bar Service great But 20% gratuity on food plus taxes is absurd Why charge a tip on tax Seems absurd Actually gave her 20$ more than the stated amount It's the principal of the thing. Bill No large group again

Been here several times. Great food, lively atmosphere, and so on…read more Today was our first carry-out. We were worried but not after we got home with our food. It was just as good as in the restaurant. We ordered for 4 people. The food was spot on. Tomahawk, 2 Vodka pastas, and the wagyu beef stroganoff. With two brussels sprouts sides, the cheese cake and banana pie. The deserts are to die for! I am amazed this carry-out was just as good as in the restaurant. Well packaged. Still fresh when we got home and as always here, tasty. Well done!

Food: we've tried quite a bit of the menu at this point. We've also had limited dishes that are…read moreonly available for a short amount of time and everything we've had has been delicious. We love the deviled eggs. Service: We've been to this restaurant many times at this point. We absolutely enjoy it every time we go. The service is always phenomenal and pleasant. Our servers have all been very kind and friendly. The food comes out at a very reasonable time. Ambiance: it's private, intimate and comfortable. It has darker lighting and the vibe is nice. Additional Notes: it is an expensive place.

Visited Rosebud this past Friday night to celebrate my wife's birthday. Great food, great service,…read moreand great ambiance! For an appetizer we had the Fried Calamari calabrese style. The calabrese sauce was excellent. For the main course, I had the Orecchiette Sausage & Broccolini. Nice sized portion and very flavorful. My wife and daughter enjoyed the Rigatoni alla Vodka. That is the dish they normally get at Italian restaurants and this exceeded their high Vodka Rigatoni standards! We also each got a free meatball as part of the special they were running for the month. I thought we would only get one for the entire table but they brought out 3 which was really nice. We were too full for desert but they presented my wife with 2 mini cannolies for her birthday. The server Frank was the consummate professional. We don't leave the Geneva/St. Charles area often for dinner but glad we made thenshort trip to Naperville for this fabulous dinner.

This place is awesome…read more Food (A+) Excellent food with large portion sizes. Everyone enjoyed there meal and can't wait to go again. This is our go to place for entertaining guests I always get the veal piccata and it's my favorite. The spaghetti and meat balls is a huge portion size. Calamari is excellent Value (A+) You get a ton of food for a great price. Around $40-$50 a person with tip and tax Service (A+) Excellent customer service. Friendly polite service team. Food came out fast. Packed up leftovers for us. Checked on us - the right amount. Perfect amount of small talk. Did everything absolutely right Disregard all negative comments - they are one offs. If you want a more upscale Italian dining option - go to Rosebud in downtown Naperville