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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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

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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The gnocchi was real good the server was definitely right when recommending the crumbled meatball. That was delicious I wish the grill calamari had a dipping sauce. Otherwise it was a pretty decent Italian place read more

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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

Super big shoutout to Sogno who prepared a most excellent Easter dinner for us before my night shift at CDH. Presentation, taste, flavor, quantity, price, and service all superb. Photo: Food as it was Picked up, served on a casual plate, sweet message from Sogno, Leftovers, wine from my collection. We were extremely happy with all of it as we had zoom-diner with our family. Pork Loin Vesuvio, Sautéed spinach, Marsala mushrooms & onions, Vesuvio mashed au gratin. Oh, small bread loaf and a rich smooth flourless chocolate cake which I had a tinny little taste. Thank you, we will be back for more specially once I add a carb day to my nutrition, I go to have that cake. read more

Sogno Wheaton - Pork Loin Vesuvio, Sautéed spinach, Marsala mushrooms & onions, Vesuvio mashed au gratin. - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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First time here and the food is amazing! Arguably the best Italian food I've ever had. From top to bottom, the wine, appetizers, bread, olive oil, and main dishes were incredible. We ate each others dishes because we had to share the taste. I can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu. The staff is also wonderful. So friendly and accommodating. Tiffany was our server; ask for her. It's all made to order and family owned. Highly recommend. read more

Sogno Wheaton - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

Amazing food! Some of the best Italian food I have had in the Chicago area. I would easily place this establishment in my top three restaurants across all food categories. The staff was also extremely friendly and helpful. I think our server was named Tiffany, she was awesome! Also, the desert and drink where outstanding. Already planning my next visit read more

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

Delightful atmosphere and the staff is friendly and courteous. Great cocktails and lively without being too loud. Can't wait for an excuse to go back. Our dishes and drinks all had a special touch that felt prepare with care. read more

You will never find a better restaurant! Service is outstanding and friendly! Food is absolutely delicious! Ambiance is wonderful Just love going there - never been disappointed! read more

The place was very nice. You have a choice if you want to go eat inside the restaurant or eat outside. There's a very cool place outside and it's shared by all the restaurants on the street. Service was excellent. Servers were attentive to your needs. The food we ordered were exceptional. And pretty big servings as well. Looks like a family-style to me. One order can be shared by two. I ordered Chicken Marsala and my boyfriend ordered Chicken Piccata. We also ordered an appetizer. We didn't expect the order to be that huge serving. So overall experience was very nice. read more

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Very quaint and genuine Italian restaurant in Wheaton I didn't know. It was a early company holiday lunch since Christmas 2021 falls on a Saturday. Anyways Loved the sides we had. There was a dish that was made of cheese that was very refined and delicious served with meatballs since it was anti pastor. The fried calamari was also delicious. Not too crispy or breaded than some Italian restaurants I had. The clams and linguine was unique and tasty from the pasta that was serve a la dente or to the tooth from Italian to English translation. As for dessert I had from a coworker a recommendation to try the pistachio gelato in which the restaurant has a b2b relationship with a local gelato shop nearby. Was so sweet. Overall I need to make a personal encore dining in . 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

This place is amazing!! It was recommended highly from a friend of mine who is a regular. By far best Italian food I've ever had. I can't see myself eating pasta anywhere else. Cooked perfectly el dente. Risotto was even better... The ladies who run the place are top notch and I havent felt this kind of hospitality in a long time... Being a lifer in the restaurant business this is the kind of place I want to support!!! Rooftop is gorgeous. I honestly cannot wait to go back!! You can taste the love that goes into this place from the moment you walk in!!! read more

Wonderful restaurant. Outstanding service by a group of caring people Food was excellent We sat upstairs on rooftop deck which made it even more special read more

One of my favorite, authentic local Italian restaurants. With an AMAZING rooftop . Beyond the staff and service alone, my heart feels complete when I leave. My classic, original order of arancini, beet salad, meatballs, to then top it all off with Gnocchi, sausage crumbles and vodka sauce. Simply delicious! read more

Just had dinner here - found a seat at the bar had a wonderful meal, made much better by the excellent bartender/server, Matthew!

My first time back in 2 years because I think 250 dollars for a family of 4 is ridiculous. My daughter wanted to go for her 15th Birthday so I said let's do it. My wife reserved the upstairs patio and when we got there they said we can't sit there. Then we were seated at the worst table in the restaurant with a party of 10 screaming and laughing in our ears the whole dinner. Again the bill was $250 and I couldn't get the upstairs patio we reserved and people around us ruined the dining experience. Food was average and the clams were terrible. Server was only bright spot of the evening. I will never be back. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in the western burbs. Family owned- they really roll out the welcome mat for customers. Typically go with their specials for the day but have enjoyed chicken parm, arancini, vodka sauce. Their cocktails are great and the wine list has some Good values. read more

I love Il Sogno! I grew up in Wheaton and my family has been dining here for years. The food is good, service is friendly, and prices are fair. This time, I had the gnocchi pomodorro, which was fantastic. A large portion, I had enough for lunch the next day! They also have good bread that comes out with olive oil and parmesan before your meal. Il Sogno is more upscale than traditional mom and pop Italian restaurant (no checkered tableclothes, more modern decor, etc.) which I really appreciate. It's on OpenTable for easy reservations and I truly think it is one of Wheaton's best! read more

This place was fantastic. Excellent service, quality and ambience. The food was great, our waitress Rosie was great. I really enjoyed it. We had calamari, the Coco de Pepe which is made table side, and the linguine clams. Recommend highly. Great meal. read more

Super cute place and the atmosphere was phenomenal. The food was also super delicious. We went here for dinner with our family and I absolutely loved it. read more

Sogno Wheaton - a plate of chicken with mushroom gravy - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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Always love this place! Homemade Italian; great sauces; great homemade pasta; fresh and unique salads; great wine; great atmosphere; great service; You can't go wrong! read more

Sogno Wheaton - (Gluten free) Paccheri vodka with gluten free pasta - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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Food & service was excellent. We sat in the bar area because it wasn't busy. I can't wait to come back this summer and enjoy the rooftop. read more

Sogno Wheaton - Chicken Vesuvio - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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Much better than in years past . Excellent service from mature waitress, Busse's-setup & manager. Elevator opens around the corner from welcome desk & too close to table space annoying folks seated there especially if you're in a wheelchair. Probably unavoidable though to keep it adjacent to the ground floor door. read more

If we want a nice, quiet dinner, this is NOT the place. Expect small tables crammed in at fire code max, noisier than a college dining hall at peak hours, and food that is good but well-shy of great. I guess if you want to save gas $$ or skip the train ride into town, you can park for free and go here. But live a little: Go. Out. Of. Town. read more

The food was pretty good! The free bread + olive oil + parmesan combo was amazing. Our entrees were alright, but the service was great! We paid about $60 for two generous sized entrees. Very cool vibe within the restaurant. read more