Bella Mia Fine Dining - Wine Dinner Review…read more It had been a couple of months since we had attended one of Bella Mia Fine Dining's wine dinners, so we were especially fortunate to get a last-minute spot for tonight's event. After attending several of these dinners over the years, we knew we were in for a great evening -- but this particular event exceeded our expectations. As usual, Randy was hard at work when we arrived, orchestrating his staff and making sure the 150+ guests were seated in a timely manner so everyone could begin enjoying the evening's wine and food pairings. The organization and teamwork were impressive, especially considering the number of guests being served. We entered through what will be the future banquet area, which gave us an early preview of the project. From what we could see, it looks like Bella Mia is creating what could become one of the premier banquet spaces in the area. It was exciting to see the final stages of construction taking shape. Once we were seated, everything flowed perfectly. The entire staff worked extremely well together, with each of the six courses beginning with the wine pairing followed immediately by the corresponding food course. We were also happy to see our go-to server, Beth. With the restaurant so busy, she usually had to talk to us on the run. The Six-Course Dinner 1st Course - Caesar Salad Paired with Mohawk Sauvignon Blanc The salad was fresh and crisp, with a tasty Caesar dressing that was nicely balanced. It was topped with a couple of crisp, well-seasoned croutons and fresh-grated Parmesan cheese. The only thing that could have made it even better would have been a couple of anchovies -- although getting anchovies onto 150 plates isn't exactly an easy task! 2nd Course - Italian Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers Paired with Argento Minimalista Malbec The Cubanelle peppers were cooked perfectly al dente and filled with well-seasoned sausage. They were topped with a rich tomato sauce that brought all the flavors together beautifully. 3rd Course - Baked Manicotti Paired with Siglo Rioja Tempranillo The manicotti noodles were incredibly tender and practically melted in your mouth. They were filled with a delicate cheese blend, covered in a rich red sauce and finished with just the right amount of melted cheese. A classic Italian dish executed very well. 4th Course - Chicken Florentine Paired with Julia James Chardonnay The chicken breast was nicely portioned and lightly seasoned, sitting over a flavorful light broth. It was topped with spinach and lightly browned melted cheese. The combination was flavorful without being overly heavy. 5th Course - Steak Vesuvio Paired with Don Rodolfo Art of the Andes Tannat The medium-rare steak medallion was placed over a slice of skinless baked potato, which sat over a light and flavorful broth. A few sprinkled peas added a nice finishing touch. The steak was cooked exactly as we prefer it and paired extremely well with the Tannat. 6th and Final Course - Tiramisu Paired with Duchessa Lia Moscato d'Asti The perfect way to finish the evening. The sponge cake portion of the tiramisu was moist with a subtle coffee flavor, surrounded by a light and tasty mascarpone cheese and finished with a dusting of cocoa. The Moscato d'Asti was an excellent complement to the dessert. Overall Experience My wife and I have attended several of Bella Mia's wine events over the years, and we can honestly say this was the best one we have experienced. We enjoyed every single course, which actually made it exceptionally difficult to choose a favorite. Each wine pairing complemented its respective course extremely well, and the progression of the meal made for a fantastic dining experience. It's easy to understand why these wine dinners sell out nearly every month. There is an incredible amount of energy and teamwork behind these events, and it seems Randy and his crew are constantly looking for ways to improve and make each dinner better than the last. Bella Mia's wine dinners are held monthly on Mondays, when the restaurant is normally closed. The events are posted on their website, and based on our experience, we highly recommend making your reservation early because they normally sell out. Another outstanding evening at Bella Mia Fine Dining -- and one we were very fortunate to be able to attend at the last minute. We are already looking forward to the next one!

Our annual holiday dinner moved to after the holidays to avoid conflicts. I am so glad we continue…read moreto celebrate at this restaurant. The food is outstanding, the owner and staff accommodating and exceedingly friendly, and the private dining area classic! I love the throwback vibe.

Chef Bartoini has over 30 years of culinary expertise, turning his creations into a family-friendly…read morefair at the newest location in Midlothian, IL. Upload your pictures of your favorite dishes to this review! If I can review your location, shoot me an email: jj@jackpot-johnny.com lets boost up each other!

I stopped one evening with my little brother. He's friendly with one of the bartenders, so he likes…read moreto go and sit at the bar. He loves their pizza and said the beer selection is good too. We walked in during the bustling dinner rush and found the restaurant packed. The host greeted us warmly, and we found our way to the bar. The female bartender was there that my brother knows, so we sat down. I don't recall her name, but she was friendly and attentive. We both ordered blackened chicken caesar salads. The salads were pretty good. I honestly wasn't that crazy about the caesar dressing but it was edible. The salad and chicken were fresh though. Also, I didn't get sick, which is a plus considering the lettuce recalls lately. The portion size is generous as well. My brother had a beer flight too, which he always enjoys. The restaurant was crowded, but the bar area felt intimate. There were a lot of regulars around us, so people were familiar with each other. Everyone was friendly, which was cool. The environment was relaxed and comfortable. I'd definitely visit sometime in the future if the opportunity presented itself.

Peace and love, everyone!!…read more It's been a long minute since I left a review, so I'm happy to talk about a new food place! My wife and I finally ordered from Paisans Pizza in Oak Lawn, something we've been wanting to do for a long minute. As I have been working out and watching how much I eat since December, I very much look forward to having a 'big back day', as my daughter says! So the online ordering process was very easy. I ordered a medium cheese pizza, a medium sausage pizza, the Southwestern egg rolls, and finally some garlic parmesan wings. When I went to pick up the food, it took a few minutes to find a parking space as there are no spaces for pick-up orders. But when I went in there, nice ambiance with the planes, the cars, and the camper, which is where I had to pick up my order from. The place was jumping (I was there about 6pm on Saturday), and it seemed like a nice overall vibe. Ok so I pick up my order and get back to the crib! First, the pizza: both pizzas were really good. Nice amount of cheese, nice amount of sausage, for both, nice amount of sauce. Now the pizza was good,let me be clear, but on the box it says the 'best pizza in the world'. So my honest opinion is that is it better than all the other pizza places in the area (Domino's, Nonna's, etc)? YES...easily! Is Paisans better than Beggars Pizza? I say yes, my wife says no. Either way, we both agree that they have some good pizza! The garlic parmesan wings lived up to the hype. Crispy wings, nice amount of seasoning, not overpowering. As for the Southwestern egg rolls, this was the only thing I ordered where I was like 'meh'. The shell wasn't really crispy, I think it was a bit bland, and the sauce cup had opened up and spilled in its takeout box. Put it this way...Chili's Southwestern egg rolls are much better, by comparison, in terms of flavor. All in all, this was not a bad eating experience. The food was good all around, and for me, only the egg rolls could have been better. Also, the food was a little on the expensive side....so that is something to keep in mind also. So, does this mean we'll be back? Absolutely! Food.................................B+ Price.................................C (the food is very expensive) Ambiance........................A Customer Service...........A (Ready on time and attentive, friendly employees)

Online order for Pizza and 12 wings. When I went to pick up my order they forgot the ranch. Then…read moregave me a small ass cup for 12 big wings asked for more they refused even though they messed up. No problem paisans you saved 50 cents and just lost a repeat customer Will never return. Great job hope the manager is happy. Typical business spending thousands of dollars to save a few penny's

We went to Louisa's around 3:30 on a Friday afternoon, a half hour after they open. We ordered the…read morepizza which is pan style, a medium size with half sausage, half only cheese. There can be a 45-minute wait for the pizza, so we also ordered the Polenta appetizer, which was a little mushy but still tasted good. Although I am not a big fan of pan style, I think this pizza was very good in that category. I like that the crust tasted like pizza dough, rather than cornmeal like some other places. The sauce is not that sweet and has small chunks of tomato, but not too many. The cheese had a good flavor and consistency. The sausage also tasted good. We felt very welcomed by the server, and I appreciate that he put our order in immediately so we didn't have to wait very long for the pizza to get done. Louisa's is quite nice, the decor is just right for an Italian restaurant, the music playlist is perfect, and the lighting is dark but I could still read the menu okay. There is a photo collage on one wall which includes Louisa in several photos. The bar area is well lit but still cozy. There is ample parking along the North side of the building and behind it. I want to come back to try their dinner entrees!

Old school Italian vibes. Service was quick, polite and to…read morethe point. Food options were a abundant on a single sheet menu. Ill definitely be back.

Food and services were great. Had a meeting there and they were very attentive and helpful came…read moreoffer to check on us to see if we needed anything. Couldn't ask for better service. Josh was always in the waiting and willing to help anyway he could!

The best. Ordered the Calamari over linguine with red sauce and the Italian pork chops…read more Geno has the greatest.

I visited Barraco's for a party so we were in the event room, with one of the menus they have for…read moreprivate events. It was better than I expected it to be to be honest. The beef they had was probably my favorite and I am not usually a beef person. I wish I'd gotten a bit more of it! The mashed potatoes are always a favorite of mine too. The place is both a restaurant and, at the front, seems to have some grocery items as well. They have a wine room, though not something I checked out. The private room was comfortable; it didn't feel overly crowded or anything, even though there were at least eight tables for dining and then a few others for food and gifts and whatnot. The one thing that was a little weird was that there were a couple bathrooms in the front of the room, which seemed like an odd and somewhat conspicuous place to put them. There was a bathroom out in the main restaurant, too, and also a family bathroom which I appreciated. That's where the changing table is located. Parking seems minimal--unless I missed some, it didn't actually seem like enough for the size of the restaurant. But they do have a private lot.

Was there for Buffet. 5 adults 2 children. Was charged for 7 adults. Food was not hot and…read moresomethings were not available. Nobody checking on food and it was still early enough to continue to bring out hot food. Brought us two different menus for deserts and they were different prices. Considerably higher than the other. Wait-Staff not knowledgeable and inexperienced. Not friendly and not helpful. We will not be going back here. Sad, they don't seem like they care and that's a shame. Go to the Orland Restaurant!

Whitney, thank you for the most amazing night. Such a light everytime I visit this location. Give…read moreher a raise ya'll because she shows up everytime!

I visited the oak lawn cooper hawks with some friends who live near by and Breanne was our server…read morefor our wine tasting, i absolutely loved her personality! She all of us laughing and really made our girls night out fun! Can't wait to visit again.

I went by LaGondola today , and is no longer at location ! Just wanted all to know and save trip…read morethere !

New place. Only been open 2 months. Service was slow, only 1 waitress but she was pleasant and…read moreworking very hard. Wasn't a fan of the fried zucchini but the pizza was excellent! Will try pasta next time.

The best pizza on Southwest Side. Order your pizza how ever you want it. Order a Cheese Wheel!read more

Tata's is now our favorite pizza in the Beverly/Mount Greenwood area. The sauce is amazing. The…read morecrust is crunchy and cooked perfectly. It is worth picking up!!!