We ventured out on a very frigid Saturday night for dinner. We dined at Taurasi, which we haven't…read moretried before. Sergio was warm and welcoming as he showed us to our table. We sat in the far back room, which felt like an overflow room. I wished we sat in the first dining room. (Note to self for next time ) We brought a couple bottles of wine from home. Corkage fee was $25 a bottle. I learned that this restaurant has a dual license so not only can you enjoy their large selection of wine while dining, but they sell their wine for 50% off of the wine list price to take home. Carol, our server, was personable and took good care of us. Our party of five shared two starters, the antipasto and the carpaccio. I was surprised that the carpaccio, although fresh and tasty, did not come with any grilled bread. I always order carpaccio at restaurants and it usually comes with crostini or grilled bread to put the thinly sliced beef on. I think that would be a nice addition to this starter. Taurasi makes homemade pasta so the five of us all had pasta dishes. My husband had Rigatoni Ragu Napoletano with an addition of a side of two meatballs. I had Ricotta Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. Both very good housemade pasta dishes. The side of meatballs were served with no sauce. I thought that was quite unusual. My husband and I split the meatballs so I asked our server to bring some sauce for the meatballs. The meatballs were full of flavor, soft and moist. It reminded me of my dad's meatballs. My friend who doesn't eat meat took a bite and asked for a second one. That says a lot about the taste of the meatballs. Sergio checked on us periodically to make sure we were enjoying our experience and then introduced us to the owner/chef Raffaele at the end of our meal. Raffaele is the one who curates the wine selection. He is a sommelier as well as the chef.. While talking to Raffaele, I asked about the pasta my husband and I learned to make on our trip to Tuscany last fall called pici, and he said he would make it for me even though it's not on the menu. Well, you know I'll be coming back to his restaurant again. Taurasi also hosts special wine events/ tastings and also has live music on occasion in the bar area. Outside of the minor glitches I had with where we were seated, the lack of grilled bread with the carpaccio and the sauceless meatballs, I would recommend this restaurant. The pasta is delicious and the service is good.

Visited Taurasi's for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the food, drinks and ambience…read more We didn't know what to expect when they advertised their food as being from Southern Italy, but everything we had was delicious ... banana pepper appetizer, shrimp cocktail, gnocchi, and meat ravioli. We recommended this restaurant to our son and his wife, who incidentally live in Westmont but had never gone to this restaurant, and they too were very much impressed. Will definitely be back. The only negative is that the parking in the area was a little confusing.

I'm flustered. I know i have had a bad week, month, quarter. But this one got me. I wakled to the…read morerestaurant with my small dog. And i asked a busboy if i could sit. He was confused but spoke perfect English. I pointed to my dog. He said he didn't know but it wasn't his decision so he went in to talk to the hosts. He returned saying they would serve me. There is no way this gentleman did not communicate this properly. He understood the issue and although shy and differential communicated well. He came back telling me that someone would take care of me. I floated, standing up for a bit, then sitting down in an overt place for 15 min. A server came out to quickly wisk me away when they noticed that I was expecting to be served. This means two things. They disregarded the busboy and did not give him a actionable response because of his nature or ethnicity. And secondly they established mistrust between me and the front of the house. I don't care about your dog policy by the curb. That is your discretion as a business. Please don't respond pretending that is the issue I am upset at the disrespect shown by the front of the house ignoring your staff, and my discretion and civility being ignored. I am leaving a 5 star review, not because i feel ok about this. But because your reviews show a high leaning to 5 and i dont want to impact your business negatively.

Cute little spot!! Colorful interior with a lively feel and great service. Amazing food with big…read moreportion sizes that are full of flavor! Can't wait to be back! Food: Chicken Fried rice. Big portion size with well cooked chicken and sweet onions.

The meal started off on a high note. The complimentary bread was served hot with a perfectly soft…read moreinterior and a delicious crusty exterior. We also ordered the arancini as an appetizer. The tomato sauce was flavorful, and the shaved Parmesan and arugula complemented the dish beautifully. Unfortunately, the arancini themselves were disappointing, as the coating was much too thick compared to the small amount of rice filling inside. For our entrées, my husband ordered the Chicken Parmigiana. The chicken was unfortunately very dry and overly salted. I chose the pappardelle with short rib ragù. The fresh pasta was excellent--perfectly made with a wonderful texture--but the ragù was also overly salted, which overshadowed what could have been a great dish. One of the highlights of our evening was the service. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout our meal. The hostess, who may have been the owner, also stopped by our table to check on us, which we appreciated. Overall, this certainly wasn't the worst Italian restaurant we've visited, and there were several things we enjoyed. However, the entrées ultimately fell short of our expectations, especially for a special dinner.

We went for a celebratory dinner and were greeted and sat right away. Staff was nice, busboy did a…read moregreat job. Ambiance was nice, typical for an Italian place. The food was not great. We were both disappointed in our dishes. The chicken parm was dry and the rigatoni with chicken was not enjoyable. The waiter could tell that we weren't enjoying the meal. It's unfortunate, because the ambiance is nice, but we won't be going back with so many other choices in the area.

You know what I like in an Italian restaurants?…read more Real life Italians; off the boat, my English is not so good Italians. You know what that means to me? Good Food Had a pizza slice today and will be there to try more of the menu. My Sister brought home food from them when they first opened. It was good then and it's good now.

If you're anywhere near Westmont and craving incredible Italian food, do yourself a favor and check…read moreout Italiamo! We recently tried their pizza, chicken parm, and a seafood pasta dish and every single item was absolutely amazing. The pizza had the perfect balance of crispy crust and flavorful sauce, with fresh, high quality toppings that really stood out. The chicken parm was tender, perfectly breaded, and smothered in rich marinara and melted cheese, comfort food at its best. And the seafood pasta? Outstanding. Fresh, generous portions of seafood in a beautifully seasoned sauce that tied everything together. The only small downside is that it is a tad pricey, especially for the pizza. No pizza should really be over 25 dollars, it is cheese, dough, and sauce after all. That said, the quality and flavor definitely help justify it. You can tell they care about quality and authenticity. Great flavors, generous portions, and an overall fantastic dining experience. We will definitely be back!

A little difficult to find, as you cannot see the restaurant from the parking lot. There were no…read moresigns to guide you either but we figured it out pretty well. Once we arrived, the hostess could not have been more sweet. She was all smiles and was very welcoming. Our server was just as pleasant. She remembered my friend from previous visits. The room is very comfortable. Dark with a lot of natural tones that create the perfect backdrop for a lovely meal. A couple requests were missed by the bar and kitchen, however our cocktails and meals were still delicious. We loved everything. Overall, we had a very nice dinner and I look forward to my next visit.

Lunch reservation made at noon. Arrive a couple minutes before and sat right down. The place is…read morealready pretty busy... well better than half full and buzzing. After a few minutes, we're brought bread and a nice oil with an olive salad, balsamic and cheese. Excellent start. Except... no waiter or waitress for at least 10 minutes. That's OK. We've got our ice waters. After our drink orders we taken, we were certain after about 15 more minutes that our waitress forgot about us. Not only that... it was extremely hard to get her attention. Finally got our lunch order in and the food was out not too long thereafter. The chicken parm was average. A little too well cooked and burnt on the edges. The cheese, sauce, and pasta were all good. The piccata was also just ok. Perhaps there are other things on the menu that this place does a lot better? I'm hoping so. The restaurant itself was nice with a ton of tables... and not too jam packed. Has a definite Italian feel. The porch/patio is nice with a cover and side walls for when it's cooler or there's weather. For the price point (greater than a $60 lunch for 2 people without alcohol), there are too many other excellent places in the immediate area. Would have to be convinced to come back and try something else.

I was welcomed to the busy bar by Val and Anna, who provided attentive service, as did the solid…read morebar-back. I had a nice Rose to start, along with the LaScarpetta app, which punches you in the face w garlic, which I love. While I had the intention of eating light, I caved for the Pappardelle Bolognese. The best. The bar was busy w groups (business dinner guests) awaiting tables. One of my regular stops in the CHI burbs.

Lucca Osteria & Bar is a great upscale dining option in the Chicago suburbs, whether you're…read moreplanning a date night or looking for somewhere nice to meet while traveling for work. I had to order the fettuccine, which is finished tableside in a giant cheese wheel and is just as fun to watch as it is to eat! I also tried one of their cocktails topped with a bubble, which made the whole experience feel a little extra. Between the elevated atmosphere, cocktails and memorable pasta presentation, this is definitely a spot I'd return to in Oak Brook.

I enjoy going there for the friendly service usually our waitress is Jennifer very polite well…read moremannered Pizza is great. They have a very good chicken salad. Love the TVs very clean. I usually go there with my family . can't wait to taste the new pizza. Keep up the good work.

Great service from Rebecca, gloriously casual al fresco dining on a fine night, and delicious…read morecrunchy chicken Cobb Salad, with lots of gorgonzola! My spouse loveed her Faro salad and my friend's polenta and beef looked really yummy! We shall return!

We ordered from Gia Mia in Downers Grove using Uber Eats tonight. We attempted to get no cheese on…read morethe beet and farro salad and because of Uber Eats's weird interface we ended up getting no beets on the salad too! I called the restaurant and Ashley the manager personally drove a new salad and an extra side of beets to us. If that doesn't merit a good yelp review, I don't know what does! Also the food is tasty!

We love Gia Mia! Such a lovely spot for upscale comfort pasta dishes, tasty wood fire pizzas and…read morelots of yummy shareables! My go-to order is the bolognese and my husband's is the vodka pasta. But when we are in the mood for it we love to split a pasta and pizza! Also highly recommend the wild mushroom toast appetizer to share for fungi lovers. For kids, there are several options and an affordable kids meal. It's a great spot to go for a casual/nice meal with the whole family or on a date! At our most recent trip, we had great quick service with a very friendly waitress. We appreciated that she expedited our toddlers food to come first- an unhappy toddler is unfortunate for all- so we were grateful. Already can't wait to visit again.

Great food, amazing service. We love the staff and the setting here. Thank you, Piccoloread more

What a great place for some pasta! Stopped on Friday night and had a seat at the bar. The…read morebartender that helped us, Zoey, was great. As were the others. It's a nice, open, clean, place. That filled up quickly, I might add! They have an extensive drink menu, and some great specialty drinks. We started with the Four Cheese Aranchini. Not too bad. The outside was quite hard, and I do wish I knew all four cheeses were in it. The pasta we had was fabulous. My husband ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara. I had a bite, and the cream sauce in that was absolutely delicious. I went out on a limb and ordered something I normally wouldn't, and got the Truffle Fondue Cappellacci. Which is a folded pasta, almost like a ravioli. But I would have to say better. It had a black truffle brown butter sauce on it and I was wondering if it may be a little too sweet, but the aged balsamic was perfect enough to cut through it. And the toasted pistachios on top gave it a slight crunch. The dish was perfect! Just perfect. I ate the whole thing except for one piece of pasta. Who doesn't love fresh pasta, especially when done right & great flavors! Wow. We will be back. We ordered desert to go, so I didn't get any pics but that was probably the best tiramisu I've ever had. I have never had a tiramisu with orange mascarpone in it, but that was something else!!

Cute restaurant with great service and a broad variety of food on the menu. They gave us the…read moreoption of sitting inside or outside. The outdoor patio was cute and shielded from traffic with high wall dividers. Food wasn't the highlight, but I would come back to try other dishes. White Chocolate Pistachio Martini $14 - Not too sweet, nor too strong, good flavors. Grilled Octopus $20 - Small portion, tender octopus. Chicken Wings $17 - 8 meaty wings, naked, skin was slightly crispy and caramelized. Salmon Poke Bowl $19 - Simple and straight forward salmon poke bowl. The fries were crispy and delicious. For our birthday celebration, they gave us a yummy brownie and ice cream with a little candle. Reservations can be made on Resy. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

Another great dinner at Foxtail!…read more We had to come back to try more of the menu, and this time we ordered: * Pork belly bruschetta: 5/10. Unfortunately, this one wasn't for me. The pork belly, ciabatta, and balsamic were all good individually, but together the flavors just didn't work. It felt mismatched... * Colorado lamb kebab: 10/10. This is one of the more $$ entrées on the menu, but it's absolutely worth it. The portion was generous, the lamb was high quality, and the artichoke pesto paired really well with the rich, gamey flavor. The roasted pearl onions were a great addition too. I would definitely recommend this dish. * Foxtail paella: 8/10 flavorful orzo paella loaded with seafood. Definitely a sharing type of entree! Always a great time at Foxtail with great food and great service!