As a foodi, I am always looking for a new place to spend my time, and BOY did I find it! On…read moreSaturday 10/17/26, my husband took me out to Olivia's. I got the sublime delight of getting Rob as my server. From helping me pick a wine (H3 - a beautiful dry red) to our lovely meal (pumpkin ravioli, side of asparagus, and the lasagna). Desert looked lovely, as did the rest of the menu (lol!) Busers kept our table clean and water full. The atmosphere was intimate with so many regulars around us, which only makes me want to come back again sooner. On my way out, I spoke with Juan, the manager another delightful gentleman. Try this gem for lunch and dinner! Their seasonal specials and daily specials are on the top of my TBE (To be eaten) list! Thank you everyone for making a surprise date, even more delicious! See you soon!

I really wanted to like this local spot. Having its own parking lot is definitely a plus, and there…read morewas plenty of seating when we visited. The interior, however, is very dark and could benefit from better lighting. Service was disappointing. Despite having plenty of wait staff and not many customers, we waited long and had a hard time getting attentive service. The food itself showed promise and was flavorful overall. Unfortunately, the pasta was cooked too al dente for my taste, especially the ravioli, which was on the verge of being undercooked. The biggest letdown was the cleanliness. An ant crawled up my arm during our meal, and we noticed several flies, bugs in the dining area. I truly wanted to enjoy and support this local restaurant, but the lack of attentive service and cleanliness issues made it difficult to overlook the negatives.

We are, by habit, second-chance diners. A restaurant deserves to be judged on the evening in front…read moreof it rather than on its history, and Primo had a history with us. Across a few visits many years ago, neither the cooking nor the service ever gave us a reason to return, and for a long while we didn't. A recent family dinner at what is now Primo Steak and Seafood in Gurnee, formerly Primo Italian American Cuisine, was a chance to start over, and Primo made good use of it. The evening began well. We were greeted warmly and invited to choose our own booth, a small courtesy that sets a generous tone. Primo presents itself as a cross between the classic American steakhouse and the Italian restaurant, staged in a grand room of high ceilings and marble, and the setting lives up to the billing. We liked the mood of the place, and, no small thing these days, the noise level allowed for easy conversation across the table. The booths are mostly comfortable, though the table sat closer to me than I would have liked for the entire evening. It never spoiled the meal, but I never stopped noticing it. Service was the clearest sign of progress. Our server was excellent: helpful, attentive, and genuinely good at the job. For a restaurant that once lost us partly on service, that alone marked a real turnaround. The bar held up its end as well. Cocktails and wine alike were very good, and the choices on offer are well considered, with a wine list that runs past a hundred bottles. The kitchen was less even. Soups and salads were good but not great, competent openers that did their job without lingering in memory. Most of our table ordered fish, and here Primo was at its best: every entrée was very good, which seems only fitting for a restaurant that now puts seafood in its name. The trouble was the plating. Presentation lagged behind the cooking, and the dishes arrived looking less considered than they tasted. In a room this handsome, at a restaurant with these ambitions, the eye deserves the same care as the palate, and presentation is the area most in need of attention. Taken as a whole, this was a far better showing than anything Primo had given us before: gracious hospitality, excellent service, a strong bar, very good fish, and a room where you can actually hear one another. The distance between a good evening here and a memorable one now comes down largely to a few refinements on the plate. We'll likely be back, hoping to find the presentation has caught up with the cooking.

We had dinner last night before a show at Genesee Theater. I had the filet with horseradish crust,…read moregreen beans and chocolate peanut butter pie. Everything I had was delicious. I also had the old fashioned (too sweet) and the house cabernet which was very nice. My husband had the prime rib, twice baked potato and brownie. He said the prime rib was one of the better ones he's had. The brownie dessert was not good. It was dry and stale, for the price it shouldn't have been. Service was attentive. We will certainly be back.

This review is for the Pizza primarily. Although this is a very good spot for most Italian food, I…read morewould say it is one of the best pizza spots in the area. Your pizzas are fantastic. Not sure why they don't get more praise for this, but I think it's stellar. A standout would be their Italian beef and Jairo pizza. Don't miss trying this one. All the other Pizza types are very good and have a variety of doughs that you could choose from as well. Very nice family runs his place and the interior is really spectacular. Come here for a few drinks and a pizza or two. It's definitely worth the drive to Seek this place out.

Was so thrilled with this restaurant! We stopped by off of a recommendation and it did not…read moredisappoint. Family owned and operated. Everyone there was family and I absolutely love that. The waitress was so fun and accommodating. The portions were huge! Could easily split them and still have left overs. The pan pizza was amazing!!! Highly recommend!

First time here under this name. Dinner. Service was very professional, attentive and even had a…read moresense of humor. Called village water "Gurnee's finest", which lake water actually is. Did not sample any appetizers. I think $17 for a Caesar salad is a bit excessive, but it was good sized and had good taste. Entrees were their Rigatoni Alla Vodka, which is excellent, and the Risotto which is decent. Wine list is probably 60 wines and covers a lot. Follow that up with a not so sour Lemon Sorbet and it was a very nice meal. My only negative is the prices are a bit high. I did not see a service charge, so I will revisit. They baked the service charge into the pricing.

We tried it out , honestly the food was average, overpriced, customer service was almost non…read moreexistent and they were definitely not busy , so no excuse for that . Your paying for the ambience and I guess , one and done for us.

HEYYY I DIDN'T KNOW THEY CLOSEDD!! I have an amazing memory…read moreof this place I need to know if they just relocated or what happened :(

When I walked in I loved the smell of everything cooking and baking …read more The workers owners were so friendly and nice . I had soup . We bought cookies and dessert's The sparkling water San Benedetto was yummy! We will go again for lunch or a meal. We just came from the dentist next door! Yummy taste and smells Cute inside also .

We really enjoy the Italian food at Lauretta's! Their lasagna, raviolis, chicken parmigiana, and…read morebakery items are delicious. We always have had wonderful dinners from Lauretta's. Friendly and quick service.

Very good Italian fare. Small shop does mostly takeout. Short rib ravioli was outstanding. Pizza…read morewas really good thin crust New York style. Dessert case loaded with amazing looking options. Highly recommend.

If you're from Cali, you probably think you've had Chicago-style pizza because you've seen a…read moredeep-dish pie or two, right??? Yeah... I thought that too!!! Turns out, I was very wrong!! So wrong!! A REAL Chicago pizza is basically a full-blown cheese & toppings filled pie with a thick bottom crust, generous amount of cheese and the sauce piled on top like the grand finale. We stopped at Giordano's in Gurnee and ordered a 14-inch build-your-own w beef, mushrooms, and onions. "Large" apparently means "feeds a small village" because this thing was massive, easily enough for a family of 5!!! Every slice came with that dramatic, slow-motion cheese pulls that make everyone at the table stop talking and start taking pictures!!! The ingredients tasted fresh, the cheese was gloriously gooey, and each slice was hearty enough to qualify as a meal and a half. We also grabbed the mozzarella triangles and buffalo wings bc apparently self-control wasn't invited to dinner. The mozzarella triangles were crispy, cheesy little pockets of happiness, and the wings brought just the right amount of buffalo kick. Both were absolutely delicious and disappeared way faster than they should have. The service was fantastic too!! Drinks never stayed empty for long, and the staff was attentive throughout the meal. We walked out stuffed, happy, and officially educated on what REAL Chi-town pizza is supposed to be!! If you're visiting Chicago, Giordano's is absolutely a must!!!

Great stop with good service, chill vibe and delicious food. We came to try the deep dish and also…read moreordered some pasta. No alcohol here so if you're looking for that you'll have to go elsewhere. Location is rarely small and can get busy quick . Our food was delicious. I can officially say I've had authentic deep dish from Chicago and loved it.

I've honestly never had the best experiences here in the past, but this visit completely changed…read morethat -- especially now that I'm a member. I brought my best friend to try some wines and figure out what she likes, and it turned into such a great time. Bailey was such a sweetheart! Her energy really made the whole experience feel welcoming and fun. After our tasting, we were able to get a table right away, which worked out perfectly since we wanted to stay and eat. Overall, this visit was a 10/10 and definitely changed my perspective on this place.

Meh. I've been to one of these before and someone thought it would be nice to get us a gift card…read morehere because of our home wine collection. The place is always absolutely slammed from the tasting counter to the back. I just don't get the hype. It's a restaurant that has 50 private label wines and a "club". Is this "club" some sort of trendy status? Anyway, server was a pro. Appetizers were an orange chicken tasting calamari plate and a 5 mini meatball pan. Both were pretty good. Entrees were big and the menu is pretty large. Food was overall decent but a bit pricey. The wines are not very good. The "Lux" level are decent, but you are pushing $15 a glass to get there. I just don't get it. This place is also really loud. You can't have any type of conversation without shouting at each other. It's louder than a Texas Roadhouse. I spent my night leaning over to hear the person next to me and I was the messenger when people across the table wanted to talk to each other. Thank you for the gift card. It was used and appreciated. Next time get me one to one of the legacy places right across the street. Those are local owner operated and you can talk and enjoy some really good foods.

Food was delicious. Bartender was phenomenal. Management shit! Anna only came to help to run the…read moredish washer

Did fish fry Friday had lamb chop lollipops for appetizer they were delish, fish fry walleye and…read moreperch were cooked to perfection Server was pleasant, gave a few suggestions, checked on us periodically, ambience nice

Simply amazing gyros. We tried this place because our old favorite gyros place went out of…read morebusiness, and this place is even better. We tried the gyros and the souvlaki, both amazing. And a sleeper standout was the beer nuggets. Deliciously addicting.

This is my second review of this place. Last time I gave it three stars. It was very floppy soggy…read morepizza. This time I give it one star. The lady that waited on us was very nice, but it's all about the pizza. It was still floppy and soggy, however, it was lukewarm at best. If you're selling slices, you can at least throw it in the oven for a few seconds to warm it up. It was flavorless almost had a weird taste to the crust. I took two bites and put it back on the counter and walked out. Never did that before in my life.