In my humble opinion, Lino's is the best Italian restaurant in Rockford. Whether you want to eat classic Italian or if you want to eat well done American food Lino's house at all.Their pizza's are excellent. Even your kid friendly spaghetti and meatballs. I love the lasagna and manicotti. The soups are made from scratch and you can taste it. All and all if you like Italian food I recommend Lino's for the whole family. The wait staff are very friendly and attentive. Give Lino's a try if you haven't and keep this business busy if you have read more

i went as a party and Alexis was the best server there. she was so kind and fun. she was the absolute best. she deserves a raise!

A pretty large menu and was nice to see most meals come with salad or soup, a side (pasta, potatoes, veggies), and a scoop of ice cream. However, the portions are very small. The special salad was not crisp at all and appeared to be about a day old. Not good. The only soup they offer is minestrone, , so didn't want to try that. I had the large lasagna, with a meatball or sausage on the side. It was very bland. My friend had the pizza, and it was really greasy and gross looking to me- but I didn't even want to take a bite. All and all, I don't think I will be returning. read more

I go to Rockford Illinois once a year and every time I make sure I go to Lino's. Awesome food and atmosphere

Love it great food will eat here again pizza and pasta I recommend ground beef and onions

Joe has always served GREAT food at fair prices. Friendly staff, great service, and wonderful atmosphere, AND the MidWest's Best Pizza~

This is arguably one of the best in our area. OK Linos ala chicken. You can only get it one night, it's on special. I'm not telling its already too dam busy. Seriously some of the best chicken I've ever had. Has a very fine grain, very moist, tender. It's baked, but seasoned just right. The skin is crispy. These people are knocking it out of the park. I just ordered to have something different. I'm glad I did that. I've had it twice so far. It's really good. This place is busy Mickayla is very happy person, she likes what she does and it shows. She has a very bright smile, and very kind, she knows the food. So if you have any Linos questions at all she'll be quick to answer. Other wise I've seen her move very fast to get drinks or to serve your order with a smile. Watch her work, she is a true professional. read more

My husband has a coworker who recommended he try the Friday Fish fry. It came with a choice of salad and a side of spaghetti or mosttacholi. He had the special salad and a baked potato. He said the potato was too hard. I ordered the award winning pizza and it was good. I also had the special salad which was okay. He had a rootbeer, no refills. Waitress did not tell him that until he had finished it. I had a diet coke with refills so so shared with him. His fried cod cane with ice cream. He had the chocolate, and I had the spumoni. It was our first time. We may go again and try something else. We gave it 4 stars because we finished our salads before we received our sodas. read more

Lino's - Award winning pizza. It is very good! - Pizza Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

I grew up absolutely loving this place. Now, I wouldn't give them my business for anything. I was all excited when they opened up the take out locations on Riverside, but they haven't gotten a single order correct all 5 times I've been there. Most recently, I went back to use a credit from the last bonehead screwup only to see that they still had more in em. I was instructed to call instead of ordering online, which is the cause for the previous mistake, so they could apply the credit to my order. Unbeknownst to me, if the Riverside location fails to answer their phone in time, the call gets routed to the State Street location. So I arrive at the Riverside location only to be informed that my pizza is elsewhere. "They're sposed to tell you it's the State Street location when they answer, sorry." Is what I'm told. I've had it with their ignorant games and the declining quality of both food and service. read more

We were in town for a lacrosse tournament and decided to give Lino's a try. We were highly pleased with our choice. We got there at 6pm and the parking lot was full. We walked in and the host was on the phone taking reservations and telling people they couldn't seat them until 8pm. I didn't think we would get seated. To our relief, they seated us in the bar right away. The food and service were good. We would definitely go back the next time we are here. read more

My family has eaten here since I was a kid, and we're talking 25+ years ago. Always amazing, always delicious, BEST MANAGEMENT at any restaurant ever. They are present and want to make sure you are satisfied. Never had a problem with anything, but their willingness to go out of their way to make your experience is great floors me. They have been consistently awesome, and some people don't know how hard that is in the restaurant industry. Best lasagna ever, the chicken parm, fish fry and fettuccine Alfredo are among our top choices. One of the only places my dad will eat, and he generally hates everything, so that's saying a lot. We had our work party here, and I had my baby shower here too! Always awesome! Keep it up! read more

Best lemon veal . Always tender and succulent. Goes Well With special salad and gnocchi read more

Best pizza in Rockford! Hands down! On Thursday's...try the Chicken a la Lino...half of a chicken cooked with just the right spices...it's an off menu favorite! The special salad is also a must have. Their current pickup/carry out set up is unbelievably easy. This is the first place my kids choose when they come home from college. read more

If you're looking for the best pizza in the Rockford area, look no further. This pizza is amazing. The cheese is sooo good, sauce and crust is spot on. Special salad is unlike any other. The carry out special is a great deal- large pizza, special salad for 2 and a 2 liter for $15. The parking lot is insanely busy trying to pick up but worth it. Inside the decor is charming, starting with the working wishing well fountain like you are in Italy. My favorite table is the leaning tower of Pisa table - always a fun place to sit. My favorite entree is the chicken Marsala. It comes with special salad and bread, 2 chicken breasts - it's the best Marsala I've eaten. I've been frequenting this place my entire life. It's by far the best Italian place for a great family meal. I grew up in Rockford and lived in the suburbs - none of the restaurants out by Naperville even compare. read more

Absolutely amazing !!! A must eat every time I'm in town !! Lasagna is perfect !!! Better make reservations, it gets crowded!

Love this place. Food is great. Wonderful decor. Reasonable prices. The chef came by several tables including ours to personally as how the food was. The was nice. read more

We are from Chicago and when we heard that Lino's had excellent pizza we had to try it. We went for an early dinner on a Saturday - decent amount of people but not crowded in the dining room. We had a pizza and decided to try a side portion of the lasagna as well. For $6 the "side portion" was tiny and came out on a saucer. It was a cheese lasagna and while simple, was tasty. The pizza was OK, nothing special, but our standards are high coming from Chicago! We would have given Lino's 3 stars but for our server, Laurie. She set the tone for a disappointing evening; we felt like we were bothering her when we had to follow up on requests we made such as bread, a side of anchovies and a box for our leftovers. Either she was new and still learning the flow or she was just a poor server. She was snippy and not pleasant at all. read more

My partner and I were in town for one night and ultimately decided upon Lino's for an early 5 o'clock-ish dinner. I immediately was drawn to the place's atmosphere and Italy-inspired decor. The staff was especially memorable, because our server still happened to be a trainee, and yet I was impressed at how handled everything. I also appreciated the helpfulness and patience of the more experienced waitress who was providing the training for that day. I ordered the baked cod while my partner had one of the steak dishes; we were both stuffed and more than satisfied with how everything tasted. If we're ever in town again, I would definitely consider returning. read more

Lino's - Baked cod, side of mostaccioli - Pizza Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

I ordered carry out lasagna and salad on a cold, snowy night. Not only was the food wonderful (and extremely abundant), but the manager (owner?) insisted the bartender help carry out my order to the car! I also enjoyed seeing the golf cart driver taking people to and from their vehicles. That personal attention just adds to the specialness which is Lino's. read more

What can I say, this place is an iconic Rockford Italian family restaurant and as such is much more than simply a good meal at a good price, it is an experience, a brush with the past glory that was Rockford some 30-40+ years ago. It is like visiting your Grandma's house, even though she has bought some new items and painted the place, it still looks, smells and feels familiar. The service was quick, attentive and friendly, the food was hot and tasty and the memories were familiar and comforting. If you went to Lino's as a kid or young adult many, many years ago, you owe yourself the time machine experience of going again. While they've modernized to keep up with the times, they've retained just enough of their past so you can feel the familiar embrace of days gone by. read more

Their protocols during this pandemic is spot on. They clean immediately when people have left the table, waitresses there are AMAZING. They all made me want to come back over and over. They all wear masks. They're all so nice, I love being there and I love their food. Their pizzas are soooooooo good, I always want to try others but keep coming back to ordering their pizzas. read more

Very overrated. The pizza feels very CPK or Olive Garden. Definitely not what it's cracked up to be from the reviews. Ravioli was competent, but not exceptional. Nice atmosphere woth live music makes it a good night out, but the food is overhyped. For pizza, try Giordano's down the street. read more

We took a couple friends to dinner on Sunday evening and recommended we all order the lasagna--truly one of the best I've ever had. We sat in the bar area since it was a fairly busy night. Plus the lighting is a bit darker in the bar, which we like. The main dining seating can be loud and crowded feeling so we were happy with our choice. The wine menu is short but very well selected and fairly priced. One of my friends and I ordered the Rodney Strong Cab and my other friend had a glass of Meiomi Pinot Noir. The lasagna dinner is served with "special" salad, bread, ice cream and coffee. The salad is excellent! House dressing is perfect and includes thinly sliced home-made sausage. The lasagna was exceptional. The service started out well but ended on a slow note. We had to prompt her for the coffee so be aware of that. Overall pleasant service, friendly and professional. She separated the check without us having to ask. The coffee really and seriously needs attention. It tasted almost like instant, which tells me it had been sitting on a burner for way too long. It was very disappointing to end such a great meal with lousy coffee. Overall, a great Traditional Italian restaurant that has killer lasagna. read more

We do a lot of carry out from Linos ! They have it down to a science. Now with Shelter in Place...they take all the precautions. Everything is packaged so nicely and they never ever forget one thing ! Everything is always delicious. Pasta, salad, pizza ...you get the idea:) Love some Linos :) read more

Best pizza in town. I have always loved Linos. I have family that will travel back to Rockford just for Linos Pizza.

Love this place! There salads are the absolute best and they have delicious pizza with perfectly crispy crust.

First of all, they have the best pizza in town, so I want to get that out of the way. But what I'm writing this review for is my dinner tonight. My family and a couple friends had dinner, and the service was excellent. Our server was attentive and patient with our embarrassingly unruly two year old (today is his birthday). The food was great, but there was an issue with my steak. These things happen, no big deal. But the staff went far beyond what they needed to do to make up for it. I know how difficult this time is for restaurants who have to adjust to everything that's going on, and they did not have to go to the point they did to make my order right. Everybody is trying their best, and it was a simple mistake, but the way they handled it says a lot about the establishment, and I just wanted everybody to know how great an establishment Lino's is. read more

Decent Italian place, seated quickly even it was busy and vibe was humming. Loved the old world feel. Nicely decorated place with several large serving rooms. I was there with a friend. We felt underdressed as we had come from work and many were dressed up. But it was ok as some were in tee shirts and shorts. Hot day about 85deg for early Sept. Had the calamari app. Was pretty good, glad it wasn't rubbery & overcooked. Service was on point. Just there enough but not too much. Couldnt decide on what to order between the two of us so we settled on the pizza. Had the margarita pizza and enjoyed it. Crust was decent but thought it should be thinner and had an off puting taste but still good nonetheless. Id give the food 2 1/2-3 stars here. Atmosphere was a 4 1/2 stars. Service was 3 but the two things that pushed it to 4 - 4 1/2 stars were a visit from the owners son who personally came to see how we enjoyed our meal. Very kind and something you never ever see anymore. My friend had offhandedly mentioned to the waitress that he works nearby once or twice a year and hadn't been in there for a while, so the son came as its a family business and wished us well and spoke with us for a few minutes even though the restaurant was fairly busy. Impressive! The other thing I really liked was several times a week they have a small orchestra playing jazz and show tunes in there. Probably 4-5 piece band, so it was nice to hear some LIVE dinner music. Again the old world way, the Sinatra way. Enjoy! Ciao! read more

The Best Chicken Parm on the Planet. This is by far my Favorite Restaurant. The Special Salad is also the best I have ever had anywhere. Again, hands down the best place in Rockford! One of our Baked Potatos wasn't hot enough so our waitress was very nice and took it back. Charlie came out and apologized for the inconvenience. I think he might be the owner/cook. What a class act! read more

Nice place but kinda cheesy decor. I went on a Thursday and it was karaoke night. The lasagna was soggy and lacked flavor. The spinach ravioli was depressing. read more

Love this place in Rockford! I really think it can rival most Chicago indie pizza places. The inside is made to look like you are sitting outside. Trust me, it works.... The pizza is great, whether you get deep dish or thin both are tasty. Do, yes do get their special salad with your pizza. It is awesome and I want to say if you pay extra it is unlimited. They also have a tasty fish fry. Nope, not Wisconsin but hey, it's Rockford so close enough and their fried cod is darn tasty. All their meals come with all the extras you would expect to pay extra for in Chicago but not here, you are in Rockford folks, enjoy and embrace this charming place! read more

Id give this place a high star rating but I called back for another pie.... was told that once the pizza leaves the building it is on us.... now there is no pizza table on it. Got there a few minutes before pizza was out of the oven... drove a block away (mind you the tray was on the floor on a flat surface). Once I called back the counter girl thought it was funny and can hear laughter in the background. Not going back. Would love to but as someone in the industry that's not how you take care of things. read more

Lino's - Cheese slid right off - Pizza Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

I have to give it 5 stars here because I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't, it's that good. But just avoid the NY strip, ok? Never had it before here, did tonight. Completely tasteless. Like, no seasoning. Done perfectly tho! And tender enough. So there's that. The rest of the food was rollicking good, as always!! read more

This is an incredible family-owned restaurant. It has a lovely space and such warm customer service. They were very accommodating with our vegan diet. They made us a cheese-less pizza and a delicious salad. I would go to Rockford just to go to this restaurant!! read more

I've liked everything i've eaten there! I love that most of their dishes come with ice cream at the end! Who doesn't love that!

I have been going here since I was a baby (about 30 years). Countless anniversaries, homecomings, proms, birthdays, etc. This place is beyond delicious. The special salad, lasagna, and pizza are our favorites. We had them cater our Christmas Eve, and it was absolutely delicious. We highly recommend their pizza with sausage and onion on it. We always have the best service there. You cannot best the atmosphere. The food is consistently so good every time. It is a unique, wonderful restaurant in Rockford. read more

Iike Lino's, I do. I think it's way overrated. I have had pizzas all over Rockford and this place gets so much press but there are better pizzas in Rockford. Joey C's, Giuseppe's, and Itzza Pizza just to name a few. The atmosphere inside is special, as is their salad. It's solid and a Rockford staple, but stop calling it the best pizza in town because it just isn't. read more

Awesome, unique pizza in the Rockford area. My family usually gets takeout (when I was a child and now when I visit). I'm told the wait can get ridiculous on Friday nights, but my dad always gets compensated in extra food or coupons if it's bad. My solution would have been to move family pizza night to Thursday. The pizza might be too cheesy for some. It's the crust that I got addicted to. It's not thin and crispy like I usually like, but its doughy goodness will haunt you. read more

Amazing food and fabulous service for a small wedding reception in one of the lower level private rooms. I'm looking forward to going back to eat in their main dining room! HIGHLY recommend! read more

We were coming through town on the way home to Ohio and thought this place looked nice. If you are a local you get a table- if you are not then forget it! Waited over 45 minutes with nobody in line just people they new coming in and sitting down. Food was cold ! We looked respectable and we were treated terribly! Guess if they know you you're ok- if they don't turn around and walk out!! It's not worth it!!! read more