I got the combo with a side of au jus. But what I did was sautee half a white onion in butter in a…read moresaucepan, simmer with 6x3=18 oz tea, added a collegen peptides scoop, big pinch of Italian seasoning, black pepper, kosher salt, 2 dried chilis, the little dram of their drippings, & drenched the shaved meat while eating, as I could have redipped the bread if I wanted, but they did do a good job of that from the get go,, & got a heavenly French onion style soup to slurp & dip at my convenience. I'm surprised I never hit up this spot but it was gravy baby; in one of my pics I was able to create a funny moment playing with my food, but I'm just kidding around, I got several bites of that fennel seed, it was a like magic spice surprise.

The Owners are ignorant not friendly at all and it's not just me a lot of people I know will not be…read morespending their money there! I order a large pasta salad which is way over priced I ask for more cheese the owner tells me no I say ok I'll pay you $6 whatever you want for extra I need more cheese he tells me I said no so I say ok fuck you I won't take any of it and I will not go back I can go on and on about all the ignorant shit they do to people but I will give credit where it's due the food is good

Such a hidden gem! We found out about this through other reviews and so glad we did! The service…read morewas great and the food was amazing. The selection is different than what you will find at other Italian restaurants in the area and we appreciated that so much. We ordered three small plates and all of them we would order again. We'd love to try a pasta dish the next time. Dessert was great too (tiramisu). The restaurant itself is very quaint and has a homey feel. You can see into the kitchen which is always nice. Will be back!

It's a little cute restaurant nestled along New Wilke Road. We saw on the menu that it offers…read moreGluten Free on the menu so thought to give it a try. It was on a Thursday night, the restaurant was quite busy. We were greeted by a friendly hostess. She was able to show us to table since there were only two of us. There's a decent selection of wines. The menu has a nice collection of classics. We ordered Gnocchi Norcina - first time trying this version of gnocchi, it was soft and pillowy! The sauce paired very well, and protein was chicken. For the GF, we ordered scalloppine (veal) - the meat was thinly pounded and served with creamy sauce. The portion was very generous! We have left over for lunch next day.

My husband and I came here a few months ago with our family to celebrate my birthday, and it ended…read moreup being such a great first experience that my husband chose to come here for his birthday, as well. From the moment we were seated, everything felt easy and welcoming. Our waitress came over right away, was super friendly, and got our drink and appetizer order going without any delay. We decided to share a couple of appetizers for the table, and honestly, they were a hit. The crispy fried mozzarella ($11) was hands down one of my favorites: perfectly golden on the outside with the ideal cheese pull. Nonna's meatballs ($15) were so juicy and came with the buttery garlic bread crisps! For our entrees, we all ordered something different, which made it even more fun to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions. I ordered the cavatelli trattoria ($22) and I'm not exaggerating when I say I still think about it. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I literally now am catching myself looking at the photo I took and craving it all over again. My husband ordered the sausage and pepperoni woodfired pizza ($18), but after trying his dad's charred pepperoni pizza ($19, he immediately had food envy. The charred pepperoni, pesto, and drizzle of hot honey just took it to another level, so he started stealing some of those pieces. We enjoyed the food so much that we came back the very next week for my husband's birthday, which alone says a lot. He didn't even hesitate and ordered the charred pepperoni pizza, and I went right back to the cavatelli because why pick something new when I already found perfection? While the rest of the family tried new dishes, we were both completely content sticking with what we already knew we loved. Overall, we will absolutely be back again, and I recommend trying it!

Bella Napoli serves Italian American in modern decor nestled in a corner off Roselle. It's right…read moreoff I-90 and a few minutes from Woodfield Mall and Medieval Times without much traffic nearby. Some lovely forested trees down the street for walking. Lots of space inside and some outdoor seating in the back, covered and uncovered. 5/5 food. Pizza is top, crispy and fresh in the thinner Italian style. Pasta is high on flavors, subtlety, and texture. Pricing is a little high for my tastes for the portion sizes, especially appetizers.

This restaurant is so much bigger than I thought and I love the outdoor area - I'm looking forward…read moreto going in the warm weather. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I can tell this place has a lot of regulars, which is always a good sign. The food is very good! I enjoyed the salad we started with and the bolognese was yummy. Unfortunately the cheesecake wasn't ready so we got tiramisu to take home and they kindly comped. Can't wait to come back!

Nestled in the charming Old Town section of Bloomingdale, this restaurant offers a delightful…read moredining experience right across from Old Town Park. With both indoor and outdoor seating options, it caters to a variety of preferences, whether you're looking to enjoy a meal al fresco or in a cozy, climate-controlled setting. The food is consistently good, with a menu that showcases a range of well-prepared dishes. The atmosphere enhances the dining experience, blending a relaxed yet stylish vibe that complements the pleasant surroundings of Old Town. Whether you're in the mood for a casual bite or a more leisurely meal, this spot provides a welcoming and enjoyable environment for any occasion. Grigliata del pescatore $23 - Our favorite appetizer! It comes with squid, shrimp and octopus. Barbabietole $13 - Refreshing beet salad with arugula and goat cheese. Diavola Pizza $16 - Favorite pizza, has a nice kick to it. Love their thin crust. Quattro Mori Pizza $17 - Another excellent pizza. Penne vodka $21 - Sauce has good flavor, although plain since it's just pasta and sauce. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024

You know, since moving to Schaumburg 2 1/2 years ago, me and hub hub had passed this place a lot…read more It seemed like 1 million times - and all the while we would say "we need to come here sometime!" So, last night was that time! We walked in about 5:15 on a Sunday afternoon, and they were pretty busy! In addition, they had a guy singing acoustically with his guitar, pretty sweet! We were quickly seated, and water came instant instantaneously along with the menus. I ordered a cocktail and hubby stuck with water. He is, after all, the designated driver tonight. We decided to order Arancini and bruschetta for appetizers, while we ordered a margherita pizza for our main. Very quickly, the appetizer showed up - and the arancini's were small, but very warm to the touch and the bruschetta, while small at only four pieces, had lots of mozzarella, tomatoes, and olive oil on them just the way we like it! Needless to say, the appetizers killed it. But what about the pizza? You may ask well, it showed up and it was very hot- not only was it delicious, but it was the first pizza we've had since arriving in Chicago that had a a crust that tasted like many pizzas we ate in California - that was not a bad thing. While we sat there eating and enjoying the music, we commented on how pleasant and simple the restaurant was and more importantly, the staff was wonderful and very accommodating. Do we recommend this restaurant? Yup, and it's now on our rotation list! Try it and tell us what you think will you?

Absolutely fantastic and fresh food. I had the pesto gnocchi and my friend had pizza with mushrooms…read moreand sausage. We'll be back!

They have great sandwiches! They are big and they as tasty. For me, there is usually enough to save…read morefor later. I really like their meatball sandwich. Big meatballs and a bun that is not like the rest. This is a place to enjoy! Make sure you check their schedule, because their storefront isn't open certain times of the year. Worth the wait until they're open!

i get their Focacia breads at farmers Market in Downers. So Good. Wish the restaurant was closer so…read moreI could experience their entire menu!

We hosted my dad's 65th birthday party at Lucia Rose, and it was absolutely perfect! Laura guided…read moreus through the entire planning process, making everything feel easy and stress-free. She was always responsive, took care of every detail, and offered great professional advice on the menu, decor, and more. We'll definitely be hosting future events at Lucia Rose and are so grateful to Laura for making it such a wonderful experience!

Lunch Review! I've loved coming to Lucia Rose for dinner…read morebut recently visited for lunch. Their standard menu is still offered as well as lunch sandwiches and a prefix menu! What a great idea for $23 to get a singular portion of an antipasta, salad, and smaller entree. I got the meatball, baby gem caesar, and spicy rigatoni pasta. I came hungry and left with leftovers. The caesar salad and pasta were amazing! The meatball was good but ricotta was served room temp where meatball was served hot. My friend and I agreed the temp difference was off. She got the meatball, roasted beet salad, and chicken parm sandwich. The beet salad wasn't her favorite as the arugula kept getting stuck in her teeth. The chicken parm sandwich had great flavor and was a large portion! I love this idea of a prefix menu for a fun lunch out. Highly recommend dinner OR lunch at Lucia Rose as you won't be disappointed.

Great Food…read more Service Ambiance Entertainment is great also!

Tasty wonderful food of all kinds including soups and appetizers and entrees of pasta and sea bass…read moreEtc Great service and marvelous entertainment by v i t o z a t t o and his wife Tootsie

I arranged a business dinner for 22 persons, all of the communications were smooth and the menu…read moreset. The food was all amazing, I would name each dish but every guest was impressed, the pasta, steak and salad were all so well done. The service was the best we've ever had. This group meets all over the U.S. for business and we know! Our drinks were ordered and in front of us very quickly, the appetizers then came out warm and fresh. Several staff were filling water, delivery food, clearing plates and assisting our waiter Vinny. He was excellent! Knew his wines, knew the food and overall I may make a special trip to eat there again. Thank you manager Michele Toritto who also made us feel so very welcome!! Ciao!!

Cefalu is a gorgeous restaurant in the suburbs. It was my first time there and definitely not my…read morelast. Has such a great vibe. FOOD: we started with the Fritto Misto and cocktails. The Fritto Misto was delicious. I love the variety of seafood was in it. For drinks, I ordered the Peach Blossom and I really enjoyed it. It was fruity and not very strong but that's just how I like my cocktails. For entree, I order the octopus. I'm usually picky when it comes to octopus but I thought it was cooked well. It was tender and has a nice char grill flavor. I tried my friend's frutti di mare pasta in both the white and red sauce and both pastas were very good. I usually like white sauce but I actually preferred the red one. We pretty much ordered all the desserts on the menu. We order the cannoli board, crème brûlée, lava cake, and tiramisu. If there is one dessert you need to get, it is the tiramisu. It's probably one of my top places to get tiramisu now. All the other desserts were good but the tiramisu was outstanding. SERVICE: our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Cefalu. Can't want to go back.

You know, hubby and I have known about this restaurant since we moved to Schaumburg 2 1/2 years…read moreago, but besides pierogies, we really had no idea what Polish food was all about. It was time to try. We expected a bit of a hole in the wall and that's not what we found - we found a very nicely decorated and maintained restaurant with a lot of dark wood overtones - we were seated immediately and given an extensive menu. I ordered a Polish beer, and we ordered a Polish plate - kind of a combination sampler plate if you will - and a ground pork cutlet dinner. Now before we could say anything? Some bread showed up with a lovely but lightly flavored hummus type spread- we enjoyed it because it also came with a nice big half sized pickle. When the Polish plate came? OMG we had sauerkraut - we had sausage - we had some pierogies, and when the pork cutlet came out? It literally covered the entire plate and was resting on a bed of freshly mashed potatoes. We shared the Polish plate and we shared the extremely large pork cutlet. Now to be fair? We loved the Polish plate immensely - while the cutlet was nicely breaded, and the mashed potatoes were great? I'm not certain I could say that about the pork cutlet. There was nothing wrong with it. I think the flavor was fine, but it was not something that I would order again. It just wasn't my taste that's all. So would we come again? Yes. Yes we would!

This place was absolutely awesome!!!! The food was absolutely incredible. The service was super…read morefriendly. They had karaoke night so that was def entertaining! Had the sampler plate - just to get a taste of everything! Such a great variety, such a nice place to have in a strip mall. Can't wait to come back soon!