This restaurant continues to be one of my favorites in the area. The homemade ingredients do not disappoint, and I have yet to find comparable restaurants without heading into Chicago. This time I had the gnocchi, which had a thick parmesan cream and prosciutto on top. With the peas it created a sweet and bit salty combo that was very rich in flavor. I ended up asking for some bread and finished off the cream with it. For the fried calamari and asparagus salad, the lemon and honey vinaigrette dressing on the salad were great. The breading on the calamari melted in my mouth, but was somehow crunchy (the menu says crispy). For the eggplant parmigiana and linguine frutti, the eggplant was layered between a great tasting mozzarella cheese, garlic and tomato sauce. The blended mix worked well to produce a flavorful dish. For the linguine frutti, the homemade pasta was cooked to just the right amount, for a great tasting pasta. The seafood and sauce also tasted very good. Service is top notch and always very friendly. They are quick to respond and fill cups. Noise level is typically medium. read more

We had a beautiful bridal shower and Osteria Ottimo yesterday! The food was delicious. The staff worked tirelessly to ensure that our guests were cared for, and the space was the perfect size for our party. Thank you to Alyssa, event coordinator for your assistance and helping me choose the best options for our food and drink. The meatballs were absolutely delicious! I have since received many compliments from my family and friends. read more

I think this place is a gem. Small, but good service and a creative menu. A reservation means just that a reservation. Our table was ready and waiting for us on a very busy Saturday evening. I had the fish special, Grouper and it was one of the best fish experience that I have had in a very long time. Delicious. My wife had the pasta special and she was very pleased. read more

YES! This is the best pasta place I have every been to in Illinois. The service is so welcoming!!! And the ambiance is just so awesome! I asked for pasta with pesto but it wasn't on the menu, and they made it for me! Such nice people! I mean it is a little pricey (70 dollars for 2 people) but the price is so worth it! You must go here! read more

Osteria Ottimo - Pasta with sausage or meatball and red sauce - Italian Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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We have been to Ottimo's many times, but tonight our experience was not good. While the food was delicious, hot, visually pleasing, and plenty, our service was very much lacking. The bus boy took our bread, and we said we were saving it for our meal, and he said he would bring more, but never did. Our server never checked on us, we were never asked how our dinner was, if we wanted another cocktail, maybe dessert, nor did anyone come by to see if we wanted a take home container, and honestly we were there for a special celebration. My husband had to go inside the restaurant to actually ask for our check. Very disappointing! read more

I took my mom here for her birthday dinner after hearing about it from a friend. Our expectations were very much exceeded. The food was amazing, we all got pasta. We got the creme brulee for dessert which was delicious. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable as well. We'll definitely be back! read more

Another wonderful meal at Ottimo. Food is always amazing and lots of choices. Service is excellent and the prices are very reasonable. We will continue to dine there read more

My wife and I always eat dinner at the bar. The service is always great, fast and enjoyable. Prices are a little high for fine dining in a very competitive area. We eat their 2 times a month and we definitely recommend it... read more

We recently hosted a couple's baby shower for my son and daughter-in-law at Ottimo's in Orland Park, and it was absolutely incredible. From the beginning, working with Alyssa to plan the menu and room setup was a great experience. She was so patient with me as I changed my mind from the side room to the main room as our numbers grew. Patrick helped on the day of the event, and although there was one small hiccup, he quickly fixed it. As we were setting up in a rush, the wait staff was so helpful and moved whatever we wanted. The food and the service were impeccable. Everyone was commenting on how much food there was and how delicious it all was. The room was beautiful, with natural light from the patio, and our 55 guests had plenty of room to mingle and spread out. Everyone was incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely caring throughout the entire afternoon. It made the day so much better that we didn't have to worry about a thing. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate such an important milestone. If you are looking for a stress-free and memorable event space, I highly recommend it. read more

An unassuming storefront hides a super high quality restaurant inside. Let's face it, the exterior facade of this building kind of looks like its going to be mediocre. But assuming that is a big mistake! The service was excellent, everything we had was great. The prices are even reasonable. Frankly, I would have paid more for this quality of food. Our excellent server Daniel and his twin brother Carlo treat everyone like they're guests in their home. They made us feel very welcome. The drinks are strong but not just alcohol overload (sometimes I think places do this to cover up other faults). I could actually taste the other flavors with my vodka which isn't the case in many places. Bread was nice, fresh, but nothing to write home about. Coffee was strong and the calamari was perfect. They even had home-made ranch; I didn't expect ranch at a Italian restaurant - let alone good ranch. Onto the main courses, the Lasagna was excellent, the sausage was so flavorful, I could have been satisfied just with that and the salad. The steak was massive and rivaled steaks I've had at Wildfire and Gibsons for double the price. The desserts were perfect too. So many restaurants hide their mediocrity behind too powerful drinks and too sugary desserts but not this place. We will definitely be back! read more

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Outstanding dinner at Osteria Ottimo. They offer both indoor and outdoors seating however outdoor wasn't available during my visit but that was most likely due to the weather. Bread and butter service is brought to the table prior to ordering and it's so good you'll want to get more. Warm Italian bread with a little crust on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside along with the butter that is loaded with herbs and seasonings that was delicious. My server told me what was in it but it was too many things to remember or list. Chicken Parm and pasta was all perfectly prepared and I'm a harsh critic when it comes to chicken parm. Pasta cooked perfect and the sauce was not overly sweet or spicy but it had a great tomato flavor. 2 small chicken breast with a light breading, not a hard shell like you'll find elsewhere, covered in that sauce and topped with melty cheese. Shout out to my server Daniel for the amazing service. Great overall experience! The only negative is they add 3% to every check if you pay by credit card which is starting to be a bad trend in restaurants. read more

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I have been to Osteria Ottimo many times and last night I was there with another couple. 3 of us ordered the Lobster Bisque and it was not flavorful at all and had NO lobster in it at all, all 3 bowls were just a creamy soup with no lobster and minimal flavor. I also ordered what I always order when I go to Osteria Ottimo the Parmesan crusted boat scallops, potato prosciutto hash, pistachio, scallions, white wine sauce, balsamico. Usually they are great and I have recommended this dish to may people, last night I was so disappointed, they were barley room temperature, and the scallops had NO Parmesan crust at all. This dish is expensive and our table was very disappointed. The service was good but the soup and scallops were not, not sure if they hired a new cook but not sure if we'll be back either. Giselle D. read more

The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Our meals were delicious and bountiful. The service was helpful with good suggestions and responsive. It's definitely worth a visit. read more

The service was phenomenal, they reached over and above the portion sizes are abundantly big and the food is amazing. The ambience is cute and very inviting. read more

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I ordered the brick chicken which I found tasty, a little less salt would have been nice but overall decent. I did not enjoy the use of fries in this plate. Some fingerling potatoes and carrots would have been a nice balance instead of the fries and I wish the chef would take this into consideration. I went on a Wednesday night and it was pretty busy. The restaurant is clean and the waitress was very nice. read more

Chicken Parm tasted like Spaghettios. Everyone gave it 5/10 at my table, waitress was nice. Just seemed cheap and the portions were small for the appetizers. Like 3 pieces of this or that. read more

Lovely place with delicious food. Servers are very friendly & service is great. Never had a bad meal here. Love their fish. And desserts

I went here for an event and the food was delicious. Everything was fresh. The room is small and cozy so maybe not great for a large group but would recommend for a smaller family meal or date night. read more

In town on business. Ordered takeout in the restaurant. Wait was not long and they seemed to be getting busy. Food was delicious! I'm usually a bit weary when getting Italian, so I went with the basic Fettuccine Alfredo without chicken. It was so creamy and the sauce was so thick and stuck to the noodles so well. Noodles were cooked perfectly. Had enough for two meals! I'm excited to try more things now! read more

I usually never have a complaint here but they did something different with the lentils on the salmon dish and they tasted like baked beans/ were way too sweet. The grilled calamari was over-salted read more

Wonderful place! Had my daughters Bridal shower here. The staff is very attentive to your needs.. I was very pleased. I highly recommend them for a private party or Friday dinner you won't be disappointed. read more

Food was ok. A little pricey in my opinion. White tablecloth dining. Might be good for date night or special occasion.

Went in for Valentine's day. They were obviously packed, but the food was delivered without delay. Awesome Italian dinner, drinks, and dessert! read more

Delicious food and atmosphere. Enjoyed the specials and the food was hot and the service was top notch!

Excellent Italian food. Best bruschetta I've ever had. I had the grouper and it was cooked perfectly.

They brought the burrata back - def worth trying. The Ravioli Rosa is full on craveable - nobody's ravioli is as good.

Great food and menu with specials that are always delicious. Fantastic service every time. Cute charming place. Great for date night

Delicious Italian cuisine. The ambiance is very relaxed and the guests move in and out quickly. The pasta dishes taste homemade and every entree we've ever had has always been delicious. I recommend the eggplant and calamari. read more

Osteria Ottimo - Eggplant Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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Came to Ottimo on the recommendation of a friend. He said to get the scallops. He wasn't wrong. They were cooked to perfection. My husband and I both got the scallops. Creme brûlée for dessert you can't go wrong. Restaurant was crowded on a Wednesday night which is a testament to how good the food is. The service is top notch. We didn't have to wait for anything. Come dressed or casual. read more

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We had dinner at Ottimo tonight and it was wonderful. Kate was our server and was just right. Carlos our bus boy was great as well. He offered us boxes for our leftovers and brought fresh bread and butter for us to take home. I had the ravioli and my husband had the eggplant parmigiana. Both entrees were delicious and we have enough for another meal. We will be back!! read more

Everything is perfect at this restaurant. The food, the service, the ambiance, it's all 5 star. It's the BEST!

The octopus was delicious as was the salmon. The sauce was spicy delicious! The beet salad was not good. The salad was gritty-obviously the greens had not been rinsed. Service was good. Price was good. Will go back but the salad dampened the whole experience. read more

Always a great meal. Service is great. Tight seating but the atmosphere is good enough you don't really notice. Try the Pork Chop, Colette Di Mailiale, exceptional presentation, one of the best chops in the Chicago area. read more

Absolutely delicious food, great service. Fun for a date or party. I've been for showers and Christmas parties.

Exceptional service and food. Loved the grilled calamari with chipotle aioli and grilled lemon. Provisimo! Beet salad delicious. Compound butter such a nice touch on crispy bread. Pasta dishes were ordered were very flavorful! Great portions! Outdoor option is nice to have for mild nights. Great experience! read more

Have been here a few times and have always had a great meal. This last time, we started with a salad that had apple, cranberry, cheese, and pine nuts which was fresh and tasty. I had the swordfish special which was delicious and a very generous portion. It had a nice butter sauce and a panzanella salad. The service was great and the atmosphere is cozy. I will definitely be back to try more! read more

Monday evening birthday dinner. The food was decent and the service was excellent. One thing to note is that the menu on their website is much larger than the menu at the restaurant for some reason. Also, the place is called Osteria but there are no oysters listed on either menu. The place was packed and the tables are a little tight but overall a good dining experience. My smoked old fashioned and the grilled calamari appetizer were the highlight of the night for me. read more

Food and service was great!!! Can't wait to go back again! Steak was cooked just right!

Amazing Italian food! They are accommodating with special requests and substitutions. The place is clean and perfect for date nights. read more

Osteria Ottimo - Customized shrimp pasta dish - Italian Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

Last night, my husband, son and I came for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. This morning we both said to each other that was the best meal we've had in a really long time! From the drinks, French Martini and Vodka Martini straight up with blue cheese olives, to the appetizers, Giant Meatball and grilled calamari, our meal, the dessert, volcano cake the best! and cappuccino, as well as the staff, it was a five star experience for us! We've been there a few times and we always seem to order scallop meal which never disappoints and is always amazing! Highly recommend this restaurant! read more