In from out of town. Fantastic service. friendly staff. Had rigatoni with bolognese and a salad…read more All of it was great and filling.

Wonderful pizza spot at Bensenville! This is a family owned restaurant and it gets super packed…read moreduring the weekend. Ambience is a classic pizza spot! Highly recommend anyone in this area if they're craving for some good pizza!!

This place continues to hold up over the years with their quality, taste, and well priced food. I…read moredon't think I've ever had a bad meal from Francesco's. It's my go to for pasta or pan pizza. I always get the Fettuccine Alfredo with breaded chicken that comes with a side of bread and butter. It makes the best leftovers, too. They also have great fries here and the BEST ranch. It's a pretty small place, so I typically get take out here. Usually takes about 20 mins and it's always hot. All the food in this picture came out to be about $35. Can't beat their prices.

All of my reviews are written from a vegan, Vegetarian and omnivore point of view…read more Fortunately, I do not have to write from a gluten-free (Celiac) point of view. view. Francesco's would be a 2-star review, however the young servers were so friendly, humorous and checked in in on us often. Omnivores have a wide selection here. Vegetarians have a pretty good selection. Vegans have zero. I am especially upset that this place refused to make a pizza for me with the vegan cheese, in sealed packaging that I had brought. Every other pizza place I have gone has done it. Francesco's said it was a "liability issue." These days, many pizza joints offer vegan cheese!

Really enjoyed our meals. The menu has some unique and delicious options. Service was friendly and…read moreattentive. We will definitely be back!

The food is good. Prices are decent. But don't expect fast service. Plan on waiting even when…read morethey tell you your food will be out soon. This has happened several times - not just once. They have updated their menu and I look forward to trying some of the new entrees. However we will plan to wait for our food, on future visits.

Friday night supper club is a mix of old favorites and new venues. Tonight we chose Jim & Pete's on…read moreNorth Ave in Elmwood Park. There is a cluster of restaurants on North Ave, but Jim & Pete's is five blocks to the west, which makes parking near the restaurant much easier. They offer both interior and patio dining.  When you enter, you are greeted by a blend of classic decor--like a tin ceiling and chandeliers--alongside industrial elements like exposed brick and ductwork. All of the interior tables feature white tablecloths and black cloth napkins. The patrons range from date-night couples in button-down shirts and slacks, to casual guys in t-shirts, jorts, and high-tops, to families with small toddlers. It has a really cool, welcoming vibe. They also have a full bar an extensive wine selection  Our server, Annette, greeted us right when we sat down and made sure we had drinks while she finished up with another table. She was an absolute pro at guiding us through the menu. You have a few main directions to go: an extensive pizza selection with five types of crust and 21 toppings ($19-$36 plus toppings), tempting sandwiches and salads ($15-$27), or their handmade pastas, risotto, and specialties including chicken, veal, seafood, and house classics ($20-$35).  We started with the Calamari Fritti, and it was excellent--tender and crispy. My friend noted that the cocktail sauce isn't your standard out-of-the-jar sauce; it has a hint of sweetness and spice that really elevates it. We were also served warm bread for the table.  One of my friends had trouble deciding between the full slab of ribs and the Ribeye steak sandwich ($25), but ultimately went with the steak sandwich. If you put the bread aside, you essentially get an excellent charbroiled ribeye steak dinner for $25. Sandwiches come with fries, but Annette happily substituted a side of pasta in marinara. My husband opted for an order of meatballs and the Tortellini in meat sauce.  I am an adventurous eater--I've had tripe prepared in Mexico, Poland, and Ukraine, so I was excited to try the Italian version here. Served in a savory tomato sauce over pasta ($25), the tripe was delightfully tender and rich. I also ordered a side of neck bones braised in a hearty red sauce. Honestly, you could make a full meal of the neck bones alone using the warm bread to dip into that sauce.  We look forward to exploring even more of the menu the next time we visit!

We were there to celebrate one of our former priest's…read morebirthday, and we were welcomed by Sheryl. She was very friendly and nice. It was our first time at the restaurant and our server (Araceli) was incredible. She was ver friendly and had great recommendations. Araceli was attentive and personable. The food was amazing and so delicious. We will definitely be back again.

This is the neighborhood Italian restaurant of my dreams. The service was wonderful, friendly,…read moreefficient, knowledgeable. The menu was comprehensive and very well priced. The Italian beef sandwich was delicious, huge, flavorful, and accompanied by home made pickled peppers. The pasta was huge the sauce was deeply flavorful and house made. We liked it so much we came back twice. The pizza was thin crispy and my new favorite. I wish they were in my neighborhood!

Solid old school Italian restaurant. Great selection of hors dourves, salads, sandwiches, full…read moredinners, and pizza. Had the eggplant parmigiana and it was very well prepared and quite filling. Other meals were pasta dishes and my guests were all enjoying their meals. Service was solid and the seating comfortable. Good flavor, and value. Outstanding job

Awesome pizza and sandwiches Service is outstanding and…read moreownership is friendly and very professional in way they handle issues. They love there customers and teat you like they want to keep you coming back again and again and again

Was here for a birthday party. It's a simple, kinda dark even during the day. The dark wood panel…read morewalls make it dark. We had the area near the windows. The service was good and she was helpful and assisted when needed. Although she was the only waitress working. Our party was on Saturday and at lunchtime. It wasn't busy. Only 2-3 tables for her to handle. The thin crust pizza we had was ok. Not very tasty. The crust was soft and not too much sauce. It was a good place close to near where we were going to for the movie. Not a place that was memorable or will be back too.

Pizza is excellent and perfectly prepared. The karaoke on Friday nights is well conducted and his…read moremusic library is huge. On a recent experience, participated in a Blackhawk game outting that they have held for several years. About 46 people participated in the event which for $160. 00 you got pizza and an open bar prior to boarding the huge bus that took us to The United Center. The hour ride going was fine and pleasant to say the least. Unfortunately the trip home was anything but pleasant and quiet. Thanks to about 10 intoxicated, irresponsible idiots, the 90 minute trip back to the drop off was a free for all complete with drinking, yelling, and rude, inappropriate behavior. In summation, I do not blame in anyway blame the owner for a few of these fore mentioned no minds that created a toxic enviorment for others.

Stumbled upon this place. And I have actually been here twice now they do have different specials…read moreevery night and it's worth checking out. The first time I was here we did try their hamburger and it was really good and in the price for the size of the serving wasn't too bad and the owner was talking to us that night he was supposed to have a band but they canceled on him so he hired the DJ in the DJ was actually really good so they had good music that night. The second time I was here I had the turkey dinner it was amazing and I would go back for it and they also had a dollar hot dogs which was really great so this place is really worth checking out they have pool table they have cards it looks like a neighborhood bar but yes I would definitely go back whenever I'm in the area. Happy eating!

We added a new restaurant to our go-to neighborhood gems. I wanted to try the lasagna but it must…read morebe good because they were sold out. We started with grilled calamari which was served over a bed of spinach. Very tasty. Then I had the steak taverna served with gnocchi and vegetables delicious! My friend had the white fish special fresh and seasoned well. We both had the pomegranate martini fabulous! Our server did a good job, a little too much present and the decor very minimal. Food was great, will definitely return.

Amazing Bad Moms Night!…read more Bad Moms Night at Tavern on Division in Melrose Park, Illinois was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, everything was done perfectly. The drinks were great, the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was just incredible. The music was on point--the DJ did such a fantastic job keeping the energy high and the dance floor full all night long. Everyone was extremely friendly, welcoming, and ready to have a good time, which made the night even more special. It was full of laughter, great vibes, and unforgettable fun. I honestly can't wait to go again next year! Huge thank you to everyone who organized this event--you truly knocked it out of the park.