Countryside Saloon is a great spot in Des Plaines, with a beautiful outdoor area and a really nice,…read morerelaxed atmosphere. They also have a great selection of drinks, which makes it even more enjoyable. I came here based on a recommendation from a friend who is a regular and absolutely loves their pizza. I have to say, the pizza was just okay for me--not bad, but nothing special. However, all the drinks we ordered were excellent! Our servers were very friendly, attentive, and helpful. Overall, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and had a great experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

So far i have only tasted their thin cruwt pizza and it was delicious!!!…read more Its one of those neighborhood bars that you can go to, to hang out watch sports and if you frequent the place often enough im pretty sure you will get to know everyone! I have yet to try more things on the menu but i would recommend their thin crust pizza with your toppings of choice! Definitely going back! Happy eating!

Why only Five Stars?…read more Pazzi Di Pizza in Park Ridge, located next door to the fabulous Pickwick Theater, was an amazing choice for a birthday dinner. Just the two of us on a Monday night when many restaurants are closed, we arrived at our reservation time and were promptly seated. Each person who 'greeted' us had a big smile and a welcoming tone helping to set the mood in a positive way. Our server was Patrick who arrived once we were settled and we placed our drink order. My partner ordered a Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio, which she truly enjoyed, and for me, well, Jamesons is Jamesons and I'm always happy when my friend John Jameson joins me and especially when it's a healthy pour. As an appetizer we ordered the Grigliata Mista which hosts grilled Calamari, Octopus and Roasted Red Peppers with a Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. Check out the photos, it was like a meal onto itself. The chef has Octopus down to an art. Soft, melt in your mouth with a fabulous 'grilled' accent. The Calamari was also done perfectly. soft with Just the right crunch, not tough and I'm not sure I'll ever order any other of their Antipasti moving forward. A great start to the meal. For entrees my partner, who has dined here with friends several times before, and being a huge eggplant fan, always has ordered the Involtini di Melanzana. Lightly breaded Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with Fresh Ricotta and Topped with Marinara with a side of Crostini. I tried a taste and knew exactly why it's her go to dish. Yes, it's on the Antipasti portion of the menu but she brought home enough for dinner tonight. I ordered from the Pasta portion of the menu and went right to the seafood medley, Zuppa di Pesce. Mussels, Clams, Shrimp and Calamari over Linguine. I ordered with the Garlic and Oil 'sauce'. The 3 Shrimp were 3-bite large and done to perfection. The Mussels were plentiful; the clams tender and the Calamari was delicious. Again, check out my photos. I've ordered this at many restaurants and never taken any home but, I too, have dinner tonight. As an aside, I watched a few of their Pizzas be delivered to nearby tables and as a New York Pizza Snob I will have to give them a try soon, they looked 'just right'...

Went for birthday dinner, nice restaurant with plenty of options. Overall food was good, we got the…read morearanchini and shrimp special for apps happy with those. Dinner courses were good but nothing really hit as delicious! Good portion sizes were a plus. Service is mediocre, took 10 mins for server to come and take orders. They weren't very welcoming or helpful with any meal recommendations. Also was not happy that I was charged $6 Bar service fee when all I ordered was a cup of wine.

The food here was wonderful, and the mocktail was great too! It's such a cute little restaurant,…read moreand I especially loved that the patio is pet friendly. My cat had the best time being outside, taking in all the sights and sounds, and getting some enrichment. Definitely a lovely spot for both humans and their furry companions!

I'm amazed this place doesn't have a higher rating. I suppose maybe not everyone is used to this…read morestyle of pizza in Illinois. Holt's specializes in New Haven style coal-fired pizza. The results are phenomenal. Excellent crisp to the bottom of the pizza with a slight flop in the middle. The crust is definitely the best part for me. The char on the edges really adds an extra layer of flavor. I prefer just cheese, and it came out perfect. The service at the bar was great as well. Atmosphere was loud, which was ok by me. Definitely 5 stars. I'll be back.

Absolutely loved this place! The atmosphere is cozy, romantic, and perfect for an evening out. I…read morehad the honey chicken sandwich, and it was delicious -- crispy and juicy, with a little sweetness from the honey and just the right amount of spice. The fries were great too, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Another huge plus is that it's BYOB, so bring whatever you like to drink! And I absolutely loved this little detail: if you want to sit outside and it gets chilly, they even provide blankets so you can stay warm and cozy. Such a thoughtful touch and it makes sitting outside at night even more enjoyable. Our server was so cute and sweet -- , 10/10 Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and such a cozy experience. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Our book club met here this week; I hadn't heard of this restaurant, so I was excited to check it…read moreout. The place is maybe 10 minutes away from me so it is very convenient for me, too. It bills itself as "modern European", and the menu is very eclectic. They have sushi, and something called a sushi burger (I'm not into sushi, so this isn't something I'll try). But they also had items that the server said were Ukranian favorites. I had the crispy potato pancakes, and they were quite good. I was glad they didn't put the accompanying sauce on the pancakes themselves, even though it was quite good--I wanted to choose how much to use. My friend had the pierogis and they were pretty good as well. The lemonade, which the server mentioned had a Ukrainian spin on it, was really good; I'm glad I got that rather than some other soft drink. It's only available in one liter bottles but it is not your standard American lemonade and was worth the taste. They serve in a European fashion, meaning they bring dishes out from the kitchen as they are ready rather than bringing all meals out at once. It works well, and nothing came out so much later that it made it awkward to eat whilst others were done. I think it is a nice new addition with an interesting menu and worth a visit. There is supposedly parking somewhere behind the building, but there was plenty of on street parking.

Went here for dinner on a Thursday night with 5 friends for the first time and enjoyed the…read moreexperience. We had a reservation for 7pm, but it wasn't really needed as there were only 2 other tables occupied and a couple at the bar. We were greeted promptly and shown to our table, which was in the room with the decorative tree, which I appreciated. We ended up having the room to ourselves the whole night, but with the ambiance and music, we almost didn't notice. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. The service was slow overall but accurate. There weren't many check-ins to see how we were doing, but if you're not in a rush, it's perfect for catching up with friends. We felt like we could take our time and enjoy the company. The food and drinks were good overall. They had a lot of interesting options with the Latin/Asian Fusion menu that were fun to try (where else can you get guacamole with your sushi?). We had guacamole, dumplings, and tuna tatake for starters and then a few sushi rolls. All were very tasty and seemed fresh and made to order with good presentation. The only cons were that one of my friends got the poke bowl and was surprised at how small it was based on price ($33), and another friend thought his Negroni pour was a little short. We all left glad to have tried it and open to coming back again!

We got reservations for this place at 630PM on a Saturday evening. When we got there, there was…read moreplenty of tables. A "Please Wait to be Seated" sign greeted us and wait we did. We stood at the front with absolutely no acknowledgement from any of the staff including the bartenders. There is a front counter it seems, but no one was there. After five minutes of standing, and yes, it was 5-min, as the World Cup was on and that game clock doesn't stop. 5-minutes might not sound long, but when you're standing in the front, its a long time. We finally got greeted by their understaffed people, and were seated in the back. Obviously no reservation needed, as they didn't even ask. After about another 5-minutes, we got paper menus. By this time, we scanned the QR code that was on the table, to see the menu, and we were already ready to order. Sadly, I wish I did look at the paper menu, because apparently the online menu was different. There was a gumbo on the paper menu apparently. There's pictures of it on their TV monitors, showcasing their food, but I didn't see it on the online menu. We go the oysters, which surprisingly no one got sick from. Chicken fajitas were OK, and the rainbow roll sushi was OK too. The service really was bad... I would not come back again. BATHROOM REVIEW: Located in between the back room and bar area, the bathrooms were surprisingly pleasant. No poop splatters or pee stains on the toilet and urinals. They keep their bathrooms clean. Sit or squat? Sit.

I don't remember the last time I felt compelled to write a Yelp review, but after our first visit…read moreto Spuntino, I had to. We were in the area looking for a great pizza place, and Yelp led us here. It's a small, cozy restaurant serving authentic, delicious food. We ordered the sampler appetizer along with a vegetarian, sausage, and pepperoni pizza, and everything was outstanding. The service was just as impressive as the food. The owner, Nick, and I ended up talking about our shared love of the Chicago Bears. I learned he's a big Bears memorabilia collector, and to our surprise, he generously gifted one of my kids a pair of Jones #70 shoes from his collection. It absolutely made my son's day and created a memory our family won't forget. We came for the pizza, but we left with so much more than a great meal. Support this business not only because the owner and staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, but because the pizza is every bit as amazing as the people who serve it. We'll definitely be back.

I was looking for the best Chicago-style pizza in the area. I've eaten at all the big names and a…read morecouple that only the locals know. This business came up in my search. I went to their social media page and was sold! This guy loves Chicago-style, thin crust pizza. He swears Chicago-style pizza is the best in the country. That very well may be true, but unfortunately, my experience this night, with this delivery was not it. On a positive note, the toppings were fresh, a bit chunky and fresh. As you can see, I was hungry, so I ate the toppings. The crust was weird. It wasn't really thin. It wasn't thin, and for some reason when I think of thin, I think a bit crispy. Not only was the crust not thin, it was weirdly moist. Moist in that there was a level of it that was verging on, not cooked long enough. I mean I have never, NEVER in my life had bad pizza. This is probably horribly insulting, but I could have nuked a better pizza dinner. The frozen Totino's Party Pizza crust is better than what I had. This was the first bad pizza I've ever had in my life. The wings were okay. I had a salad because they ran out of Arancini. My Diet Cokes were perfect. The older gentleman who delivered seemed nice.

Didn't eat here,but I did have a few beers and loved that they have line dancing…read more Servers were nice as well. Great open dance floor and DJ was playing good music.

Everything you'd expect when going to a venue that you only heard great things about it. Everything…read morewe tried on the menu were perfect and the service was spot on. We will be back!!!!!! Great Band by the way - Go to Eleven!

Love this place! Such a solid sports bar with good food, plenty of seating--both indoor and outdoor…read moreoptions. I work nearby, so my coworkers and I come here pretty often. They also have daily specials, so definitely ask what they're running when you visit! But my go-to? THE JUMBO WINGS. Omg, they're cooked to perfection every single time--juicy on the inside, perfectly sauced, and not overly salty. Just the right balance of flavor without the sauce overpowering the chicken. My favorite is their sweet chili sauce and I'm so glad they brought back the old recipe because it's just that good. Sweet, slightly tangy and seriously addicting. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving wings!

Overall a great late night sports bar no question. Definitely better than average bar food. But if…read moreyou're looking for a 8pm place to grab dinner with the kids then this isn't it. Not a bad place at all. But definitely adult only vibes. Especially with the rap music blasting the entire time. Give it a shot if you've never tried. Not terrible.