The Cubano Italiano. This is only half of the full serving. AMAZING!! Fried pork cutlet, prosciutto Cotto, bread and butter pickles and melted mozzarella. MUAH! Alittle loud but can hear conversations. read more

Sogno Wheaton - The Cubano Italiano (1/2 of serving because it's HUGE) with Truffle Fries - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

We came by for an early dinner right at the open on a Friday night. This restaurant is sort of hidden away if you're not looking for it but has a beautiful floral awning to distinguish itself from other store fronts. When you walk in you're greeted with a stair case upstairs but they do have an elevator. This restaurant is family owned and you can tell the love and care they put into their menu based on the knowledge each person has on their "of the day" dishes. When we were say we were offered pelleigrino, panna or tap. Fair warning the panna bottle is $10 so just be mindful as you order if that's a concern. Bread is offered, Parmesan and oil are on the table for you to mix your dipping. We decided to start with the calamari, it was breaded and serve with an aioli. The serving size was huge and prefect to share with 3-4 people. My husband and I decided to share their lasagna of the day which was a short rib lasanga and their Caccio de Pepe which was prepared and served table side. They split the plates for us. The lasagna was good but I think it needed a knife because the short rib kept it from being just a fork bite, the caccio de Pepe was delicious. You can taste the quality of cheese that they use. All in all we had a great experience, I can't wait to come back and try other dishes soon. read more

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I visited Sogno early on a Sunday evening and had a lovely dinner experience. The ambience is perfect for an intimate dinner or date night with warm, moody lighting with beautiful florals cascading from the ceiling both indoors and out. The restaurant was not very crowded when I arrived, but quickly filled up as the evening went on. I started the evening with my usual drink of choice -- an espresso martini -- which was excellent. For dinner, I ordered the Caesar salad and vodka pasta with sausage. Both were delicious, and paired with the complimentary bread and oil, I could only make it through half before I was completely full. Since it was a birthday dinner, the staff surprised me with a complimentary birthday gelato which was a thoughtful touch that made the evening feel extra special! While the restaurant is a bit out of the way for me, I really enjoyed the experience. If I return, I'd love to try dining on the rooftop, which looks beautiful. read more

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The food here stands its own and is just fabulous. But the SERVICE! These people are hustling. You just have to look around the room to see the wait staff, bussers, hostesses are on point 100% of the time. These are professionals who take their jobs seriously. So refreshing these days when so many places are lacking in even the most basic levels of service. Two thumbs up to the decor as well. read more

Sogno Wheaton - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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Came here for a family Sunday dinner and had a great experience; they have great variety of classic Italian dishes along with some modern American options. The price point is a little higher but I think the quality and service is matched with it. Lobster and squid ink pasta was the table favorite. read more

II Sogno delivered an absolutely incredible dining experience from start to finish. The service was amazing--our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and handled every question we had with genuine patience and grace. It made the entire evening feel relaxed and special. The restaurant itself is stunning--beautifully decorated, spotless, and thoughtfully designed. You can tell there's a strong team behind the scenes, as there was plenty of staff on hand making sure everything ran seamlessly. And the food--just outstanding. Every dish was packed with flavor, perfectly balanced in texture, and presented beautifully. Everything arrived promptly without feeling rushed. There are also plenty of picture-perfect spots throughout the restaurant--definitely a great place for a few Kodak moments! Overall, it was a lovely evening spent catching up with family. We loved every second and are already looking forward to coming back very soon. read more

Sogno Wheaton - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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This restaurant sets up a wonderful experience from the beautiful dining room to delicious cocktails what a great place to have dinner. My wife and I enjoyed the Cacio e Pepe and special short rib lasagna for the evening. The Cacio was tossed in a wheel of Parmesan cheese and tasted fantastic served straight to our plates. I almost forgot the Calamari to start off our meal was delicious and so happy to have eaten here. We brought our son and the atmosphere was so great to have him be apart of the rest of the families enjoying their meals and time near us. Until next time thank you for such a great evening. read more

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Delicious food, romantic atmosphere. With a gorgeous rooftop and a lively atmosphere, Sogno is great for date night or a celebration dinner! The star dish is the cacio e Pepe which is served table side after swirling the hot pasta in a giant Parmesan cheese wheel-- YUM. I topped mine with shrimp which was a great combo. read more

Sogno Wheaton - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

Server (who is also a bartender) older guy charged extra without consent. Me and my friend tipped Cash and got charged a higher amount than what we paid. This is illegal!! never going back & manager claims receipt was lost and tipped was just added.. you don't guess the tip claimed, there were 4 other tables on the rooftop and cash there for him. Excuses were made. I'm a server too and i know exactly how this works. Unbelievable read more

We came here to celebrate our anniversary and it was outstanding! Excellent, airy ambiance and beautifully decorated, this was a great date spot. I also can tell it would be nice for groups. We ate up on the rooftop and it was so pretty. What really made this experience so great, though, was the service. Our waiter was fantastic, attentive, and quick. So personable!! Everyone at the restaurant was so kind and helpful. It felt like 5 star service. Food and drinks came out so timely. The espresso martini was divine. And every single thing we ordered we loved! Will most definitely be returning. Don't skimp on that limoncello gelato ;) read more

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Incredible first time experience at Il Sogno! The ambiance is just as good as it looks on social media. Vibrant, floral, and sophisticated. Not too busy on a Sunday night but with how nice it was, I could totally see this place filling up fast on a Friday or Saturday night. The service was friendly, attentive, and responsive. Food was incredible! read more

We have not been here for a while (since covid) because their main dining area is often very loud and crowded. However, the new -covered for the crisp fall day- rooftop dining room is very quiet and beautiful. We arrived as they opened for dinner, and it was to our selves for the first 30 minutes (we were there at 4 pm). We had their limoncello margarita (delicious and generous), Burrata Cleese with fresh tomatoes, short rib lasagna, and steak and mushroom tagliatelle in a cream sauce. Everything was delicious, including the homemade bread that came with the dinner. Now, we're rethinking our priorities to make this a weekly dining experience. Their noodles are all homemade and that's the best lasagna we've ever had! read more

Sogno Wheaton - lasagna and taglatelli - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

This place was advertised on TikTok for the rooftop scene. When we walked in, I almost wish we would've stayed downstairs- it's gorgeous! Our server, I think his name was David, was amazing. We went on a Friday night where a bottle of wine was 20% off, so we went with a Pinot Grigio after being able to taste test a few of the other ones we were thinking of. For appetizers, we got the pumpkin ravioli and baked clams. I enjoyed the pumpkin ravioli, the baked clams were good too but nothing to rave about. We decided to go with his recommendations of the Spicy Piggy and the Tagliatelle Funghi, both were great!!!! We had plenty to take home. I'm usually a city restaurant dweller, I'd argue that these prices are a little above average for what you're getting (the reason behind 4 stars), but for the suburbs- I'd definitely return here based on service, atmosphere, and taste. read more

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On Friday, March 20th we loved the food and service on the rooftop BUT we did not expect to eat dinner with a DOG. This was not a service dog. Just a couples' 40 lb dog on a leash. They were seated at the table next to us. When does it become OK to bring your dog in a restaurant, especially a very nice restaurant like Il Sogno? What about the poor people that are allergic to dogs? I personally have a dog, but would never think of bringing him into a restaurant. When we spend a couple hundred dollars on a dinner, I don't expect to eat in a kennel. Ciao Il Sogno, we'll spend our money somewhere else. read more

Rumor has it that when the owners are the chefs -the food is made with extra love. This was so true. I've grown up going to Italy and even so -we had the best meatballs, arancini, and pasta! Jeff stood out as a server with the best personality. All his suggestions were spot on and we could have talked to him all night. Thanks for a Great night!!! Ps. Place is beautiful! read more

The vibe of this place is really cool. The designs, wallpapers, and art is really pretty and aesthetic. The server was great, but we were a bit confused because 3-4 different servers/busters came up to us during dinner instead of just our main server. All the dishes we ordered were missing a tad of seasoning/spices. The lobster pasta dish was amazing but a some salt or pepper would have been great and none were on the table. For the truffle cream and hanger steak pasta, there was no distinct taste of the truffle like the previous times we ordered this dish. The truffle taste was very faint. For the chicken parm, the chicken was amazing and the portion was huge but again the pasta tasted like straight tomato sauce and no hint of oregano or something a bit more. It was still great food and amazing portion sizes but missing those distinct flavors that are usually there when we go. For the dessert, I would not get the tiramisu. It was mainly whipped cream. However the ferrero rocher dessert was phenomenal. I would highly recommend that dessert for any chocolate lovers or anyone who loves ferrero rocher. read more

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I recently dined here with friends and had an enjoyable experience. The restaurant is beautiful - I can't wait to come here in warmer weather and sit outside. Very classy, cute, and fun. Our friend had been to the restaurant previously for a bridal shower which seems so perfect. All the wait staff was wonderful, we were well taken care of by multiple people. The only exception to this is that I had a beverage and the rest of the table split a bottle of wine. When I was ready for my next drink, I had to wait until our entrees arrived because there were only food runners that visited our table. Minor detail but hopefully next time it'll be better. The food was delicious! The appetizers are a bit small so for a group of people you'll need a few. But the flavors were all wonderful! The tiramisu was exceptional and a great way to end our meal. read more

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Food was delicious and we ate on the roof top with friends it was a perfect night. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan and it was delicious and portion was huge. He took some home and had two lunches out of it! We ordered calamari and that was so tender and delicious. Best I ever had! All and all a great experience read more

Sogno - my family's observations as a party of 3 with total bill of $380. Definitely not a $$ destination. Lots of positives .... *DECOR*is dark and moody in a good way - very social media forward if you like/want that sort of feel although most using phone lights to read the menu printed too lightly. *COCKTAILS* were perfectly balanced in flavor although OVERLY pricey! *APPETIZER* amazing baked burrata with tomatoes that tasted summer fresh in January! *ENTREES* show excellence in ingredient quality, portion size, as well as most flavors *DESSERT* order the ricotta pistachio cake for sure! A few less positives ... *CAESAR SALAD* should be skipped, so incredibly overdressed it was rendered inedible after two bites *CACIO e PEPE - was so excited to have this, but would never order again as it was completely MISSING the PEPE (note NO pepper grinder on the table and not asked if wanted extra) and the literal pool of EVOO covering almost a third of the plate made it just taste simply as spaghetti in olive oil and the $12 garlic shrimp addition translated to minced garlic shrimp that was maybe 2 shrimps in total - all for $42! *LIMONCELLO GELATO* was amazing, but $10 for a champagne flute of this is CRAZY *SERVICE & STAFF* - very attentive in both good and bad way. Courteous and very friendly! We felt rushed from the instant we were shown to our table - bread sort of tossed on the table as we were taking off our coats and hadn't even been able to sit down yet, and was a small wrapped 4 piece bundle in foil in wonky oversized bowl - again needed a pepper grinder on the table to add to oil & parm. Servers tried removing plates that we were still eating from, felt rushed from one course to another with no time to enjoy each course and each others company and team swarmed the table to set up for next as we were putting on coats to leave that we had to maneuver around. *LADIES BATHROOM* does not have seat covers! Should be a norm now! *RETURN* unlikely sadly - we want to enjoy a family dinner without feeling like we were immediately being rushed and pushed out, especially when dinner out at a place like this is a luxury for most these days. read more

One of the best places in downtown Wheaton. They are so good with making tweaks on their menu. I love the paccheri and the spicy piggy. Obviously it's popular so seating might take a while even with a reservation. The drink selection is on the high end, however it's good quality and well thought out. Sometimes they have discounts on wine which makes the experience nicer, and it's quite clever, because it ultimately makes us spend more. The interior is gorgeous, the rooftop is cozy. The staff is fun & makes the experience even better. It's one of the coolest restaurants in Wheaton. Always a reliable spot for a special occasion. read more

Had a wonderful meal here with my wife this past Friday night. Started with grilled calamari and meatballs with polenta, both were great. My wife had the sea bass special and it was amazing- I had the short rib lasagna and OMG was it good. Service was excellent setting us up at the rooftop bar for cocktails while we waited the final check. The views and ambiance of the rooftop dining area made for a romantic atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try some of the other dishes we saw that looked delicious read more

IN LOVE with this restaurant! My boss is from Wheaton and he recommended it to me, and wow... my boyfriend and I were impressed! The food, atmosphere, and service are absolutely incredible! Our waitress was so good that I wish I got her name. She told us that Sogno is family owned by a mother and daughter. She also mentioned that the mother, Nancy, is from Naples. This was definitely apparent in the food. The bread, appetizer, Caesar salad, and pastas were delicious. Pasta cooked to perfection. We ordered the ricotta pasta dish with crumbled Italian sausage, and the lobster ravioli. We wanted to try more than one pasta dish, so sharing and tasting each other's worked out well! Both were amazing. They have a pretty decent drink menu. I had two glasses of wine and the pours were generous. We sat on the rooftop and it was LOVELY! It's so gorgeous and it has a totally different feel than the inside of the restaurant. It's very lively and we enjoyed the breeze and fresh air! The inside is really nice as well, but I think the rooftop is more appealing! read more

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I think this is the best Italian food around. Ambiance is romantic and happy. This is a family run business and they live to tell you about it. You can tell their heart is in the business and the food. I've been here many times, and it's always a great experience. read more

Our boys absolutely love Sogno's Mac & cheese. It's the real deal. Plenty of penne pasta covered in a gorgeous Parmesan cream sauce. When I say plenty, it is more than most places ever give kids. Hence, if they don't finish it: a parents dream come true ;) No Kraft here. Been awhile since we dined in and need to get back to the rooftop and to their mussels! Great ambiance and super fast getting this ready to go for us as a last minute take home. read more

Sogno Wheaton - Mac & cheese for kids! - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

The restaurant was very beautiful inside. Bread was really good and our server was very sweet. We had a, Caesar salad and the fettuccine with steak and mushrooms. Caesar salad was good but the pasta was a little too rich. Overall, it was a nice atmosphere and the food was pretty good. read more

A friend recommended this place for good Italian food and the quality is definitely some of the best I've had in the suburbs. Some dishes can get a bit pricy especially the Thursday special pasta. Quality- the meat is very well seasoned and I can tell they spent time making sure it is not rushed. The sauce is also creamy and homemade here too. I like the vodka sauce more than the traditional spaghetti sauce and the pasta is cooked just right. The meat in the special is a small juicy cut of steak cooked a nice medium. It is underneath a thick layer of sauce. Quantity- paying more for quality here. 50 dollars for a dish of pasta is quite a bit. They also didn't tell me the cost before getting it. Atmosphere- it is way too loud and crowded. No room between tables. Service- it takes a while to get any one's attention here. read more

Sogno Wheaton - Vodka sauce with meatballs - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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The first two times we visited were fantastic. The food is always amazing-- no worries ever in that department. Good portions, packed with flavor, just good classic Italian food. On our second visit we were fortunate enough to be paired with a wonderful server who gave the best suggestions and chatted us up the whole time. For the life of me I can't remember his name but he must have been mentioned elsewhere in these reviews because he was fantastic and went above and beyond to recommend us some good f***ing food. However, on our third visit we unfortunately encountered some of the worst service we've ever experienced. Our waitress was uncommonly inattentive. I'm not exaggerating when I say we've had better service at Texas Roadhouse! She seemed out of it, as if high on something. Came to our table 10 minutes after ordering apps to confirm that we had, indeed, ordered apps... and then was rarely seen again. We wanted drinks but she didn't come to our table, so we flagged down a busboy. She served the drinks as if she couldn't be bothered, and then all our dishes from the bread and apps were sitting there on our table while we ate our entrees. The tables are small at this restaurant so it was awkward with all the old dirty dishes. She never looked us in the eye, never asked us if our food was good, never came back to ask us if we wanted refills on our drinks, etc. We thought of ordering dessert but didn't bother because no one came by our table for 30 minutes after our entrees were long gone. We expect to pay good money on our date nights-- apps, entrees, drinks, dessert, the whole deal. But how can we justify that when we have to actively flag down some poor busboy who isn't even assigned to our table and has other things to deal with??? For $200+ a meal, you would expect servers who can at least take your dishes away. I want to go back because the food is so good but our server soured our experience for the meantime. read more

2nd time here . Drinks at the bar followed by dinner. Ricky our server was fantastic. Great knowledge of wine selection (which is impressive), Cindy the manager made visits to all customers frequent and was so personable. We just got back from 2 weeks in Italy. And this experience made us transcend like we were right back there. Can't wait to go again read more

Food and service were amazing! Oscar was taking care of us and always attentive and was very kind :)) Would definitely visit again sometime soon read more

This place is amazing. My wife and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary. The food was carefully prepared and absolutely delicious. Everyone I know needs to go here ! The owner and her mother run the place and you can feel how much care they put into the food and experience. Don't miss out. read more

Not going to lie that I always wanted to be a part of an Italian family because of the food! Well now I can be!! My husband suggested Italian for an early Valentines Day dinner and he chose the perfect place! I was very impressed. Located on the 2nd floor, Sogno was packed on a Friday night! Filled with a lot of regular young and old, families as well! The wine I usually ordered was not on the menu but the wine suggested was even better! The service was great and energetic. It really feels like you are eating at someone's house! The food was mouthwatering. I am honestly still thinking about it. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu! Can't wait to go when it's warmer outside to enjoy the rooftop! read more

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We had a relatively larger party and had a late dinner (1 hour before close) but the staff were very accommodating. While the restaurant is on the second floor and also has a rooftop which I did not visit, there is an elevator the second floor from the ground floor. This was helpful since we had a few individuals who needed to use the elevator. Given we were the last table, it was relatively quiet. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. The service was on par and very courteous.. read more

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Came here twice as I do with most new places I haven't tried. Atmosphere was awesome and great aesthetic. But sadly from there it went down, drinks were awful and unbalanced and the bar tender didn't even know what bitters were used. After this I asked for a certain liquor and he said "we don't have that" and it was right behind him. Wine list by the glass wasn't bad, kind of average, bottle list was pretty much all Napa reds which is weird and kind of boring for an Italian place. Food was good but nothing to write home about or that you can't get at the many many Italian spots around the suburbs. Overall service was very friendly. But best part of the experience is the look of the room. If you're looking for higher end Italian there are many other much better options. But for midrange typical stuff they do well here, just stay away from the cocktails. read more

Update: This restaurant is a joke. Gave them a call to get the issue resolved and what I got told was that I should've read it on the menu and that I tipped too little. As far as I'm aware, tipping is never mandatory, it's always been optional. Maybe this restaurant has been starving for too long or they don't pay their staff enough that they heavily rely and prey on customers that don't care to read the entire menu. The attitude and the tone of the person (maybe owner) answering the phone was horrendous. It was beyond unprofessional. It makes me wonder how this restaurant is still opened. Do yourself a favor and never go here. There are other countless, far superior Italian restaurants to try. This restaurant thinks they are upscale just because they upcharge for mediocre food. You can see how they feel about their customers by the way they reply to one star reviews. Came here for a valentine's date with my significant other. The food was okay, the mussels weren't the too fresh and the pasta was bland. We reserved a table close to the window or one with a "view". Upon checking in, we were seated in middle of the room even though the restaurant was close to being empty. When the charge on my credit card finally settled, I was surprised to find out they took more than the amount I had tipped. They doubled it. By no means it's a huge amount, but the honesty isn't there. This is theft and it's unacceptable. I can say with certainty that this will be our first and last time here. read more

Overpriced and the rooftop isn't much to write about. We ordered the salmon with risotto for one of our kiddos and it came out dangerously undercooked. The espresso martini was missing the froth and just had chucks of ice in it, and the tagliatelle tasted stale. read more

Such a wonderful dinner! Came tonight with our little pup and sat on the rooftop! Vibes and views were great! Food was amazing! Drinks were delicious! Staff were so friendly and wonderful! Jeff is the best! We ordered the lobster pasta and cacio e pepe. Along with arancini and burrata apps and a side of sauce-less meatballs for our pup and everything was delicious! We loved our dinner. We LOVE a place who's dog friendly. And LOVE delicious food. Moving from the city and finding this gem has made our day! We'll be back for sure! Thanks for a wonderful time and Chucky says thanks for letting him hang and his special meatballs! read more

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SO GOOD would highly highly highly recommend this place. The service was great, food was AMAZING and overall a great place.

I went here for a nice dinner with my fiancé. Sure it is a little expensive, but can you argue with that when the food is great and the ambiance is so nice? It's right in the heart of downtown Wheaton. The service was friendly and informative. It was the nicest little dinner I've had in a long time. read more

Wow what a great Italian restaurant ! Perfect place for a date night or celebration! The decor is just great with lots of florals and greenery . The menu is Italian and all tasted delish and fresh . They did have gluten free options, to sub noodles for GF noodles . They had a great selection of cocktails and mocktails . The dessert menu looked great but we were so stuffed to even try dessert ! Please note that there are lots of stairs to get into the restaurant and even more to get to the rooftop seating - but they do have elevators for both . Also not substitutions are costly , I had a sub of risotto instead of salad and it was a 10$ up charge without being told it would be an up charge . Overall loved this place ! read more

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One of the very few places where you can have a great food experience. ! Rose and Her mom, Nancy, will spoil you with delicacies, difficult to find around in the Subs. Their strength is Seafood, but all of their menu is exquisite, like their Hospitality (Rose is second to no one ). Highly recommended for dates, groups, families. 2 Items above all: Cacio & Pepe, served tableside in Half Parmesan wheel; the pasta gets decadently creamy and delicious (ask for extra fresh Black pepper) Linguine & Clams!! A perfect balance of E.V.O.O, garlic, peperoncino (chili pepper) and the Manila Clams. read more