Great food Good service…read moreFriendly staff Lots of choices Good seating available Neighborhoods We shall return many times

I stopped here on my way to Milwaukee with my father one night. Was in the mood for Italian and was…read morenot disappointed! The place seems like a nice neighborhood local favorite. I had their caesar salad, asiago stuffed gnocchi (a house favorite), and the tiramisu for dessert. All of it was excellent! Truly authentic Italian made with fresh ingredients. Best tiramisu I've had in a while, and it's house made! Caesar salad had a different flavor than the ones I've had before but I really enjoyed it! The place has a great location with nice people working there. It's right in downtown Evanston. The ambiance is very nice. Lots of it looks like it has been untouched since it opened so it still has that cozy 90s Tuscan feel which I love! They also have a beautiful little patio for outdoor seating. Keep in mind if you are planning to go on a busy night you might want to make a reservation as it's a smaller place. Would definitely go back and recommend for others to try!

Food is always tasty and fresh, pizzas are just like they were at Pizzeria D.O.C. back in the…read moreday---ottimo! I have tried numerous seafood meals here and they are all delicious. Great vino list as well--Giuliana's family has a winemaking tradition that started in Abruzzo as I remember, so this makes sense. Awesome cocktails too. There are so many reasons you should dine there. Can't wait to go back.

They say on their website they offer delivery, but they will cancel your order without delivering…read moreanything, without fail. Have tried them multiple times over several months and gotten this result. It's false advertising and a waste of people's time. Poorly run. Steer clear.

Great food. Lots of choices. Friendly staff. Long time Evanston restaurant…read more This is always a great place to go with friends. They treat you well

From Italian Classic to "Budget Fillers" Most people think…read moreof that scene in Ratatouille where the food transports the critic back to a beautiful childhood memory. If I ate this today as a kid, that memory wouldn't be of the food--it would be of a spanking. I used to swear by this place in college. It was the gold standard for a good, affordable meal with real heart. But lately, it's clear that profitability is the new priority. They've swapped high-quality ingredients for "cheap" fillers, leaving the dishes feeling hollow. The Technical Breakdown: * The "Watery" Problem: Does the kitchen not own a colander? The dishes are swimming in excess moisture, which kills the integrity of the meal. * The Sauce: It used to be the soul of the plate; now it feels like a rushed accident. * Not So Pro Tip for the Kitchen: If you want to save the dish, cook the last few minutes of the pasta IN the sauce. It's a basic fundamental that seems to have been lost in the pursuit of the bottom line. It's a bummer because this place used to be so intentional. Now, it's just basic. Unless you're looking for a plate of lackluster pasta and budget-friendly veggies, you're better off looking elsewhere.

My family and I gathered here today for lunch to celebrate my Dad's Birthday!! I believe we have…read moreeaten at Mia Francesca at another location, but this was our first time treating this location and we were pleased! The decor and aesthetic inside is really well done. Hey have a prime real estate spot right on the corner of Touhy and Lincoln, and the best part of this location is there's garage parking attached to the building! Always a plus when a restaurant has parking! (I can't speak to what parking is like on a busy weekend night, but it's definitely great to have parking on site!) Our server was Jeff K and he was so kind and attentive to us the entire dining experience. When he saw that my daughter and I brought a birthday gift, he proactively asked whose birthday it was! When we told him, he secretly told us he will bring something special for him later (which he did). We didn't order any appetizers but were brought complimentary warm bread for the table. Our entire party enjoyed our entrees and the ambiance. The hostess also came over and checked on us to ensure everything was to our satisfaction, and we were never left waiting for anything, and did not feel rushed to move along. I imagine this restaurant had a beautiful vibe in the evening, and the outdoor patio seating will be very popular when the weather stabilizes. Will definitely be back!

My first time to Francesca's for pasta. I almost gave up of finding good, al dente pasta in…read moreChicago. Turns out I had to go only a few miles from home. Came here with a group of friends after watching one of the most amazing movies ever made. We ordered some beets and asparagus for the table. The asparagus was fantastic. Cooked to perfection with the right flavors and splendid texture. I ordered the Rigatoni Pastore but requested to replace the rigatoni with linguine which they did with no problem at all. And yes, it WAS al dante. YAHOOOOO. What made the experience enjoyable was Meredith. Never felt out of place and Meredith took great care of us. Our waters were filled at all times, we were asked about anything we needed but here's the thing; she wasn't hovering over us but yet came often enough to make sure we were doing ok. She was marvelous, friendly and just a good human being. Definitely going to go here again.

Tried Anto Pizza & Pasta Chicago and I'm honestly impressed. This is the kind of spot you go to…read morewhen you want real comfort food that actually delivers. The rigatoni was super creamy and loaded with flavor, the arancini were perfectly crispy with that soft, cheesy center, and the calamari was light, not greasy at all (which is rare). Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. Service was smooth, portions were generous, and the overall vibe was casual but solid. Definitely a go-to if you're in the area and craving Italian. Would I come back? Absolutely

We were driving from downtown towards Northwestern U and found this local Italian restaurant on our…read moreway. The place is small and quaint. We had no issues with parking and no wait. We ordered the focaccia bread, pepperoni mushroom pizza, and the squid ink pizza. All tasted very good. My husband is picky about pizza but said this was one of the best pizzas he's had. The thin crust was perfect!

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Nuovo restaurant in Lincolnwood for making our teacher…read more appreciation dinner a wonderful evening. The ambiance was warm and relaxing, creating the perfect setting .The food was absolutely delicious with a wonderful variety of choices that everyone enjoyed. What impressed me most was the outstanding service. The waiter and his assistants were friendly professional, attentive and incredibly well coordinated, they seemed to know exactly when to bring each course, ensuring that everything flowed seamlessly throughout the evening.Most important, they made our staff feel welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for helping make our teacher appreciation celebration so special. We look forward to returning again in the future. Felice Frand, Little Fox Dayschool

Very very slow service where I counted 10 staff members in the open kitchen, almost half standing…read morearound doing nothing. Took 30 minutes to get our salads and the entries took another 20 minutes. Okay, the beet salad with balsamic dressing was very good. The Caesar was standard, it was fine. The pizza was tasty but the salmon, likely the same as we get at Costco, was completely over cooked and the veggies were overly charred. Not a bad looking place but trying to understand how they were out of two pasta dishes, the most interesting on the menu by 6:30pm, pretty early that night....wont likely be back.

This place is awesome. Pricey but worth it. I had one of their specials. It was a NY strip steak…read morewith crab meat on top. With a side of grilled asparagus. The steak was cooked perfect. We got an appetizer of sausage with peppers and it was amazing. Service was on point. The waiter was attentive and the other servers were constantly refilling our water. We sat in the patio area that I didn't even know they had but it was beautiful. And everything was spotless. I've been here a few times and every time it's been excellent.

Pros: the strip steak and filet were well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The lobster bisque was…read moregreat. Cons: everything else. The cocktails were too sweet and artificial. The potatoes au gratin were hard and undercooked. The bread pudding was cold. The service was somewhat inattentive. It was a busy Father's Day dinner so I try to show some understanding but the prices are high and one expects a certain level of quality and service. It did not deliver.