I was recommended to try this pizza spot by a very well known pizza critic in Chicago and My first…read moreimpression was WOW! The pizza was amazing from the sauce to the cheese to the perfect undercarriage. The cheese sticks were also very delicious and paired perfectly with the delicious marinara sauce. I absolutely recommend this spot to anyone and everyone! Take the trip of it isn't close! It's definitely worth it. I suggest trying the thin crust!

Ordered for delivery and food was brought in about the time it was supposed to be delivered. The…read moreonly problem was how it's always difficult to order online most of the time . I've been ordering from here for more than 25 years or more since my High school days. The pizza is always delicious with their thin crust which we prefer, but other kind is also good. What happened to the collection of the clippings on the side of the pizza cardboard which you can collect and eventually get a free one when you collect around 30?

Basic pizza place in Arlington Heights. Dondi's is one of those hole in the wall shops where you…read morecan get it to go only. It only has a bench inside for waiting. For certain it's not fancy. They also have calzones and other sandwiches. As simple as it gets. It's got a counter to order at and that's about it. They want you to get out as fast as possible. For certain. Just get us the stuff already and we can go. As expected pizzas are the main things of course. There's also a pretty good selection of sandwiches. It's about $11 for a calzone. These come with a choice of one filling and it's a couple bucks more for each of these. Basic looking and unevenly cooked. This is okay if not wanting a big ass pizza. For sure there's not much room inside. It's located in the strip mall at Magnolia. They're open for late afternoons and evenings and it's only for takeout.

Our family's go-to spot for thin crust for many years. Good service. Nice delivery drivers.read more

The very best thin crust (don't call it tavern style). Worth the drive to Arlington, Heights.read more

Not her favorite pizza we ordered it uncut at the suggestion from our host at the VRBO and we're…read moreglad we did because we're pretty sure the cheese is so abundant. It would've slid off the pizza on the way home and we would not have been happy campers. We did a pizza sampling of three different pizzerias chose large pizzas for all of them pick them all up so we got an even comparison. Tivoli came in number one JJ's came in number two and Wayne's came in three for a regular thin crust and four for their double-decker

Had a really good 14' sausage thin crust pizza from Armand's. Just the right amount of sauce, the…read morecheese was delicious and the sausage is homemade and you can tell. Also ordered an appetizer of fried calamari, sadly it wasn't the best, to soggy and not very flavorful. Tried an antipasto salad which was really good and a lot for a small salad. Loaded with great veggies, cheese and salami. Will order again from Armand's

Much better experience on my last visit here, the portions are quite large and the price is fair --…read morebut I enjoyed my pizzas I ordered this time and found it a bit more flavorful. Without considering price at all, this is one of the more convenient locations to dine if you're enjoying any type of entertainment or event in Arlington Heights. The interior is nice and cozy and service is friendly and efficient. On this last visit I tried the thin crust pepperoni and pan with sausage. I was happy with how generously the cheese was layered and how the tomato sauce wasn't too sour or acidic. The bready texture of the crust also matched the other textures of the ingredients nicely. The Western was the surprise of the meal, as the mix of herbs and bacon created a delicious flavor combination. Definitely a hit with everyone at the table. Overall, solid pizza spot to dine downtown Arlington Heights with big portions, fair prices, and pizzas that will satisfy friends and family.

Their pizza is easily the best in town, their salads are incredibly tasty, seasonal dishes are…read morefantastic, apps are nearly a meal in and of themselves, and the pasta is expertly crafted. Waited tables is a dying art but this establishment gives me hope for the culture of elevated dining. Staff knows the menus, are courteous, and are one of the defining marks of the restaurant ambiance. The sportsball TVs can be a bit annoying at time, especially when trying to have a pleasant evening with the kiddos (there is no winning their attention vs the screens) and do more to break the "dressed down" atmosphere by inserting a bit more "sports bar" than needed. At least they keep it at the bar most nights. One of our favorite date night spots in Arlington Heights!

The evening began with the sort of optimism that has historically led men into bankruptcy, war, and…read moresecond marriages. The hostess appeared wearing a blue-and-white striped sweater hanging off one shoulder like she'd stepped out of an Italian perfume commercial. Around her neck was one of those little cornicello pepper necklaces, dangling just enough to suggest fate had finally decided to throw me a bone. Blue eyes. Not "blue." The kind of blue sailors used to abandon families over. She laughed at one of my jokes. That was all the encouragement my diseased brain required. I immediately conducted a full tactical assessment of the restaurant. The P.O.A. Index... ...was approaching DEFCON 1. Every direction I looked was another devastatingly attractive waitress carrying Aperol Spritzes with effortless confidence. It was like wandering into a government-funded supermodel relocation program. Then... A shadow fell across the table. A man. Our waiter was a man. Christ Almighty. The emotional whiplash nearly snapped my neck. It's like going to the zoo hoping to see lions and discovering the enclosure has been replaced with an accountant named Kevin. There are beautiful women everywhere, and somehow I'm discussing pasta recommendations with a guy who probably knows three different olive oils by taste. Cruel. Absolutely cruel. To his credit, the b@5tard was outstanding. Friendly. Fast. Knew the menu inside and out. Kept the drinks full. Never interrupted. The s.o.b. gave me absolutely nothing to complain about, which only deepened my resentment. The food, meanwhile, was infuriatingly good. The pizzas arrived looking like they'd been blessed by an Italian grandmother carrying unresolved anger from 1947. Thin crust. Fresh mozzarella. Just enough char to remind you that ovens are supposed to flirt with fire, not electricity. The pasta had that unmistakable handmade texture that makes Olive Garden feel like a felony. The cocktails disappeared with alarming speed. By my third Negroni, I was convinced I could hear Dean Martin narrating my life. Walking out, I glanced back toward the hostess one last time. She smiled. For approximately three seconds I considered abandoning my entire life to become a part-time sommelier with absolutely no qualifications. Then reality returned. The male waiter handed me the check. Four stars. The food was phenomenal. The cocktails were dangerous. The hostess should be classified as an Italian national treasure. And our waiter deserves a raise... despite committing the unforgivable crime of existing between me and the waitresses.

I have been a few times for Trivia events (shoutout to Top Hat Trivia) and have enjoyed every…read morevisit. It seems small on the outside, but it truly has a lot going for it. Two levels of seating, a gaming area and nice little bar make Pizza Pavia a solid all around hang for any night out. Trivia night is fantastic because you get to meet people and have something fun to do while enjoying your meal. Speaking of, I would like to get in to the food. I have gotten to try the garlic bread. and it bodes well as an appetizer. Not too over done on the garlic and the right amount of crisp to the bread. The mozzarella sticks were also a really tasty addition to the meal. The marinara sidepiece was nice , but nothing too special if we're being truthful. As the center piece, the pizza always has some big shoes to fill. The pies, I must say, did exactly that. The flavors stayed true to that classic tavern style we all know and love. The crust was well executed and left me satisfied after every bite. Most definitely one of the best pizzas one can get in the area, and for a decent price as well. Most certainly a top spot to grab a bite at, and great location for trivia too! Can't wait to come back again!

The food is good. Service and prices are nice…read more Good location. There are pine trees outside. Both inside and outside are comfortable.

I hosted a non-private party reservation at Francesca's tonight. The food and service was amazing!…read moreThe general manager, Eustacio, made sure we were all taken care of. I highly recommend having a party here!

My family reserved their private room for a big birthday celebration, and it was perfect for our…read moregroup of about 20. We had family style with the best dishes on the menu! Drinks were flowing as well - all the wines and cocktails were delicious. Service was great too. Appetizers: the sausage and peppers, bruschetta, salad were all so delicious Entrees: the prime rib and seafood pasta (spicy with a nice kick!) were crowd favorites as well Dessert: we had the profiteroles which were light but so tasty to end the meal We love the Francesca's restaurants and this location is a good one!

I was pleasantly shocked…read more From the outside, it looks like a cozy, family-run neighborhood pizza place. I only ended up there because of the Feral Feline Project fundraiser, and it's a bit out of the way for me. The pizza completely surprised me. Their thin crust is actually thin--crispy, light, and delicious, not the lumpy, doughy crust that so often gets passed off as thin crust. The sausage was packed with flavor, and I was happy to see red onions and roasted red peppers as topping options. The sampler appetizer was another surprise. I expected the usual frozen, deep-fried assortment with that unmistakable freezer taste. Instead, it tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared--not like something dumped out of a bulk frozen food-service bag. The young man at the front counter was pleasant and courteous, which made for an even better experience.

Not our favorite. Sauce was just ok, thin crust was just ok. It was a pizza tasting - we chose…read morelarge cheese pizza (two of us are vegetarians pescatarians ) and this way we got an evening idea of which one we like the best for us staying in Palatine, IL. JJ's was rated 2nd for us as a family GATHERING OF 11 for an event in for WORLDS IRISH DANCE COMPETITION IN SHAMBURG. We also tried Wayne's (it took fourth place for the double-decker and third place for the regular thin crust) Tievilo which took first place for us for flavor sauce, and crust!

Best thin crust in town! Always top quality and excellent service. There will be no left overs…read moretonight

Lola's Pizza is part of Kahala Koa Tiki Bar, and if you're going to drink a few Zombies or Navy…read moreGrogs, well, you'll need something to sop up that booze, so it's a good idea to order one of these tasty pizzas! We got the beer crust, which was a nice matrix of crisp and chewy. The pepperoni was pleasantly spicy with a dash of herbiness. They also have thin crust, extra thin crust, and pan pizzas as well. We will be back for more drinks and more pizza!

Service is generally pretty decent here. Came here when they had live music inside and we were…read moreseated outside but still able to see/hear the band. It was a pretty cool seat to be behind the band actually. Food wise, we had a chopped salad which I thought was honestly amazing - 10/10. Whenever I come here, I always get the detroit style pizza simply because that's what they're know for to a degree. It's *okay* - I would give it like a 7.2/10. Visually it always is great, but then actually eating it it can be a bit of a let down - very bready. But it's not bad by any means, but it won't be your favorite pizza in the world. Overall though for a local restaurant with reasonable prices, pretty solid place.

Great Detroit style pizza. Their pizzas are 50% off on wednesdays- it's a steal. My only gripe is…read morethat their pick up times are never accurate- I always have to wait about 10 minutes longer than quoted! Parking is also tough.