Good food and wine and the cake portions were huge. My personal preference was that I didn't like…read morethe chicken in the build your own pasta. Service was excellent. The whole Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The exposed brick made for a cool room and back drop for eating.

Hands down the best Italian restaurant in McHenry County...and easily our go-to for date nights…read more We've been here multiple times, and I can honestly say we've never had a bad dish. The food is consistently incredible, and the portions are huge...you'll definitely be taking some home for lunch the next day. One thing that really sets Cucina Bella apart is the layout and atmosphere. They have three distinct seating areas, and each gives you a totally different experience. If you're looking for a more upbeat, lively vibe, grab a table near the bar. For a quieter, more romantic date night, the main dining room is perfect. They also have an overflow dining area, which is great when they're busy (and they usually are for a reason). The wine selection is excellent, and the bar staff can make just about any cocktail you're in the mood for. Whether you're celebrating something special, going out on a first date, or just want a great Italian meal, this place delivers every time. If you're anywhere near Algonquin and craving Italian, this spot is an absolute must!

Had the eggs over easy hash browns and bacon Very good…read morecooked to order Place is clean and friendly

We had a great breakfast here. The parking is across the street, but there was plenty. Everyone was…read morenice and food was terrific! Very full but that tells you that everyone knows it's good! Service was great despite the full place.

I've been going to Break Bread since they were on Rt. 14th. They are a very good alternative to…read morethe franchise fast food options around town. So I really enjoy eating here. They have good options to choose from when it comes to sandwiches and burgers. For this day I went with the Cuban sandwich, shoe string fries, sweet potatoes fries, and chicken strips. I place the order online and it says 25 - 30 mins ready for pick up. Sweet no problem as I had a grocery pick up order at Jewels. So about 25 mins passes and I arrive with my 2 year old daughter ready to pick up my food. The restaurant is inside the train station and it's a pretty cool setup. My daughter absolutely loved running around the place. I walk up to the cashier and tell them I'm here to pick up my order and the gentlemen tells me he hasn't even started my order yet and there was some issues going on in the kitchen. He said it's going to be another 10 mins before the food can be ready. Uh oh... I'm going to have to ding 1 star because this should have been updated that it's going to take a lot longer than expected. I wait the 10 mins and the food gets done and then I head home. Overall the food was good and as you can see from my pictures it's a not a traditional cuban sandwich but it was good, and I'd get it again. Fries were hot and crispy and my daughter enjoyed her chicken strips. Breaking Bread has always been a good alternative for grabbing lunch in Crystal Lake.

I wish i could give this place 6 stars because 5 isn't enough…read more Food came out fast, and hot! I ordered a caesar wrap with a side of onion rings. To start the wrap to filling ratio was perfection, not too much wrap to where it felt like i wasn't getting what i paid for and not an imbalance of a single filling inside, every bite tasted great and had every ingredient- LOVED IT! Onion rings were fried beautifully and battered perfectly- buttery and savory and just so so good each bite and fantastic portion, ate every one! My girlfriend ordered the Turkey Club and side of string fries. We ate off each others plates after discovering how each of our own food was literally the greatest thing we've had in a while lol. Turkey club had a refreshing taste and was so good especially loved the 3 pieces of deli bread! Shoe string fires were fried perfectly, not excess oil or salt and were hot and fresh, personally loved all the different lengths! Lastly and best of all, the hospitality!!! From start to finish of this meal the atmosphere was perfect, music not too loud ( awesome music taste btw ) air conditioning was nice, we came in and we were the only ones eating but still very nice. The older gentleman who took our order was funny, sweet, and attentive!!! really liked him and the other younger person with the green mohawk was also attentive and nice!! Side note that i liked, after ordering up at the front , i wasn't pressured to give a tip- i would have done it anyways but the added touch he just skipped over that for some reason stuck with me in a good way! Total was $35 ish with two drinks. All to say, COME EAT HERE AND SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS!!!

We met some friends here for breakfast. Wasn't too busy for a Sunday morning at 8am, but quickly…read morestarted filling up after we were seated. We were seated and served coffee and menus. Spent a lot of time chatting, and never rushed to order. the food was good and we continued to stay and chat well afterwards. Never bothered us or made us feel like we were taking up table space. Just checked to see if we wanted anything else. It was quite nice and relaxing, not overpriced.

What great service and large menu. Many great choices for breakfast or lunch. Our waitress was…read moregreat. Portions were large. We will definitely return.

This place is NOT closed!!!!! Why does it say it is closed…read moreif I just had lunch there today? Very nice ladies, great salad and awesome Oil&Vinegar dressing. They were kind when I came in, food was good, and wished me a wonderful weekend when I left. Not closed. Very much open and ready.

Always fresh and service is quick. The hours are a little funky as they are not open later for…read moredinner, but if you have the ability to get your lunch there-go! I always get the tuna sandwich. Their tuna salad is delicious. The bread is fresh and yummy. You can make any sub a wrap as well. Such a great find!

This place is really fantastic! Wonderful atmosphere. Food was great. The outside seating is so…read moreawesome. Owner really puts effort into flowers on the patio. Taco salad was great. Tuna melt was good. Waitstaff is really nice. Perfect place for a nice lunch. I will keep coming back

Arrived Tuesday at 9:00am. Seated immediately by the gracious host…read more Food always pretty good however both hash browns and potatoes needed to be cooked a little better were a bit soft all over. Server wasn't very attentive except for delivery of our tab. Over all still a very good experience.

Visited today and food was solid. Hamburger and soup were good as was the chips and salsa. They…read morehave a great dessert menu but my waist line said 'skip it!" Servers were amazing - attentive and so friendly! Isabels is also a great place that give a lot back to the community giving free meals for the holidays. They are a very caring and generous business!

We're new to the area and have been trying as many different restaurants as possible to find ones…read morewe might enjoy. We thought that Isabel's might be a decent family restaurant. We were there on a Saturday afternoon. First off, the staff and service was decent. Our server was nice, but she did seem like she didn't want to be there but did follow up in a timely fashion. The biggest issue was the food. My lady had the Butcher Shop omelet, and I had the Monte Cristo. The food was barely edible. I should have known better than ordering a Monte Cristo in a family restaurant, so maybe that's on me. It tasted like they took the previous day's pre-made French toast, used a dried out unseasoned chicken breast, left over breakfast ham, and what ever cheap Swiss cheese they could find. I took one bite and lost my appetite. I could barely eat half of it. To add insult to injury; The fries were not good either... and they upcharge you for them. They tasted like boiled potatoes. Ketchup could not help them. My lady was less than impressed with her omelet as well. It was basically flavorless Which is difficult with that much meat. Either way, we wont be returning.

Bella's Wood Fired Pizza carries the same attention to quality and tradition that made its sister…read morerestaurant, Cucina Bella, a local favorite. The focus on quality ingredients and classic wood-fired techniques results in pizzas that are thoughtfully prepared and full of authentic flavor. It's a reliable spot for well-executed, traditional pizza where craftsmanship takes center stage. A fun, relaxing experience that reflects the care and pride behind the kitchen

Party of 7 on a Friday night! Our tables were ready when we got there. Our waitress was friendly…read moreand attentive. We sat upstairs by the kitchen. It was a bit uncomfortably warm even though it was cold outside. First up was the Burrata, Prosciutto & Pesto appetizer. It was okay. Fresh but wouldn't get it again. I've had better. We ordered cheese, pepperoni, and Prosciutto & Arugula pizza (meh), along with a Caesar Salad. Create your own pizza can add up very quickly. They charge you for everything. Our pizzas were cooked perfectly. Sizzling hot, super greasy and cheesy. Who knew pepperoni and hot honey complement each other! They only have Peroni on tap and the guys enjoyed it with their pizzas. Cute decor. Kids friendly. Not so much date night vibe.