Ordered items from takeout menu. Very good food and will order again or will dine in next time!read more

I have been coming here since it first opened, and I couldn't believe I hadn't completed a review…read more This little restaurant is truly a hidden gem. The staff is always friendly, and the food never disappoints. This is my go-to spot whenever my comadre and I need a dinner date. We sit by the bar, order drinks, appetizers, and dinner, and enjoy the perfect atmosphere. The ambiance is always just right--not too loud and not too quiet. The drinks are amazing, and the food is always fresh and phenomenal. I have recommended this place countless times, and everyone I've sent here has fallen in love with it just as I have. I highly recommend the grilled octopus appetizer along with the mussels in wine sauce. You really can't go wrong with any entrée. I personally love seafood, so the seafood pastas are always my favorite. Love, love this place!

Deep dish pepperoni pizza was spot on. Just what I was hoping for. Dan the bartender was personable…read moreand made sure everything was perfect. Had come in earlier in the week for lunch and the Monday burger deal was very good too. The atmosphere and vibe are great too. Would recommend

1st off our waitress was a delight, little sass for having 4 guys to serve. We went early so got $2…read moreoff a large beer, making it the same as normal size, I did 2 apps on happy hour special but all the food on our table was good and nice selection of beers, the sweet chili sauce needs more chili, less sweet. Tons of TVs and seating. High tops and low tables, great area that can be opened to outside on a good night. You can watch planes land 2 blocks off at midway for entertainment too.

I hosted a small dinner party in their private room yesterday. The food & the service was…read moredelicious!!! We were all stuffed & had to take our deserts to go :--) Thanks Francesca's on 95th!!!

We were staying at a hotel in Alsip for an event and needed a good place to eat. Needless to say,…read morethere was not a good restaurant in Alsip so we had to go to Oak Lawn for Francesca's on 95th! We had a great time, with great service and really good old fashioned Italian food!!! For our appetizer, we had the sausage and peppers. GAME CHANGER!!! Neither of us had eaten this classic Italian appetizer before and Francesca's version was a great introduction to this dish. Surprisingly, it was NOT the sausage that was the star of this presentation - it was the sauce and the peppers. The sauce was part top notch olive oil, part Italian seasonings and it was a wonderfully delicious background to each bite. The peppers (green, red & yellow) were perfectly cooked, luxuriously soft but still with a little crisp to them. Those peppers were perfectly cooked! I do think the sausage, while okay, was not up to the standard of the rest of this dish. For my main, I had the Linguini Alla Caruso - shrimp, garlic, olive oil with a basil-pine nut pesto sauce. It was very good, very good. Be warned though the sauce leans a little to the sour or harsh flavor. Not too bad, I certainly ate it up, but there was certainly a sharp taste every once in a while. My spouse had Dana's Bolognese. He was very happy with it! The overwhelming reaction to our main dishes was "holy crap" that's a lot of food! The dishes were as large as a coffee table and we NEVER could have eaten all that food no matter how long we sat there at dinner. Each dish was big enough to feed both of us and several people at nearby tables!!! But the best part of Francesca's on 95th was the service. Everyone was so friendly, so nice, hard working and willing to take care of our every need. Seriously, the staff worked their butts off and provided some of the best service I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Hats off to everyone from the hostess to the server to the bus people. You all really took care of us that evening. You will NOT walk away from Francesca's hungry! Is the food the best Italian I have ever had? Probably not but it is definitely solid and a great place to enjoy a good meal.

Karaoke is the 2nd Friday of the month.. Julianne is the new…read more KJ. They use SINGA for their karaoke program.... I really like the paradelle steak bolognese. SO MUCH FOOD!! Enough for 3 or 4 meals ! Try the tiramisu... house made!

Been going here since I was little for dinner and parties of all types! My favorite dish is their…read morefettuccine Alfredo and the waitresses are so nice and very hard working! I like how the portions are big so I have left overs for a few days!!! Flavor packed meal!

We tried Gaia for the first time on Mother's Day and were pleasantly surprised by how wonderful the…read moreentire experience was. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The service was fantastic; the staff was attentive, never letting our drinks go empty, and every course was timed perfectly. The food was incredible, and every bite was delicious. The bruschetta was perfectly prepared, the Alfredo sauce was rich, creamy, and cheesy, and the chocolate fudge cake drizzled with strawberry sauce was absolutely to die for. If you're looking for a charming Italian restaurant for a night out with friends, family, or someone special, I highly recommend giving Gaia a try!

Gaia is a place that is simply not great…read more There is no elevation. There is no heart. The space gives feelings of ..faux glamour. For the area, that's not too bad a vibe. But the food. Where is the thought? The herbs? The acid? The heat? Missed opportunity after missed opportunity. Dishonest pricing as well.. everything is pretty highly priced but then.. the cannoli has peanuts dyed green & not actual pistachios.. y tho? Thankfully, the service was perfect. Once was enough for me. Get a new chef.

The best Italian restaurant in DuPage with the chefs being Mexican…read more Dark low light ambiance waiting for the ghosts of Sinatra or Dean Martin to serve a martini. The owner is a cartoon character right out of Joe Pesci's wise guy scrap book of characters out of Good Fellows. But he apparently walks it like he talks it. And after being busted and highly publicized by all media in Chicago because an undercover operation the owner is in the soup up to his wandering eye balls . His Instagram posts are powdery and bubbly. Send it. "If you are a friend of mine you will never starve". I still don't understand that statement. Especially when paying the check. The food is outstanding. The service is great. I hope the family keeps the restaurant open.

Book ahead of time if you can!…read more My friends have raved about this place for years. My boyfriend made us a reservation for Valentines Day (which they book out pretty early) The service was fabulous, the food was EXCELLENT and the atmosphere reminded me of my Italian grandmas house and basement lol. Closest thing to my family's Italian food. You are doing a disservice to yourself by not going, so go!

I love Stunod's pizza!! It is delicious and the best pizza around this area…read more They very fast and consistent. The staff is super helpfull and friendly. Thank you for always making us delicious pizza.

Great food and service! Our go to now! Other pizza places have been inconsistent and not goodread more

We recently designed the florals as FleurElla Florals | F2 at this location…read more The event manager (Suzie Reeves) was an absolute dream to work with!! We needed to coordinate some last minute adjustments and Suzie was responsive, easy going, and genuinely invested in making sure every detail came together seamlessly! The venue itself is stunning. It has this rich, rustic elegance with exposed stone walls, warm wood tones, and the most beautiful candlelit chandelier that creates such an intimate, inviting atmosphere. It feels like a tucked-away wine cellar SO cozy, elevated, and full of character!

Nice atmosphere, but inconsistent food!!!!!!…read more I dined at Davanti Enoteca and had an overall average experience. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, and the wine selection is a highlight. Some dishes were well prepared and flavorful, but others didn't quite meet expectations, especially for the price. Service was friendly, though a bit slow at times, and pacing during the meal felt uneven. The setting is enjoyable for a relaxed evening, but the food quality wasn't consistently impressive. Overall, it's a decent spot, but there's room for improvement. I might return for drinks, but I'm unsure about a full meal next time.

I was in Chicago recently. I'm from there. Volare was one of my go-to spots when I worked at the…read moreInterContinental. It was like going home. The restaurant was remodeled and yet the same. Benny the owner greeted me warmly. My glass of wine turned into appetizers and a main. I had a Caprese to start. Everything was fresh, the plate was chilled and the tomato was somehow in season. I then enjoyed one of their classics, Linguini and clams with lemon zest and bottarga. Sometimes it's good going home.

It's not often to find a place that delivers 100% on everything - the food, the ambiance, and the…read moreservice! We chanced upon Volare while making our way to another restaurant but were too hungry/tired to keep searching as we were with our toddler. Also luckily it was not too busy when we got there as it was early -6pm. As soon as we walked in, a high chair was offered for the baby, and our stroller taken away to safety. A welcome water drink with an orange slice arrived, without request, and the bread basket saved the day for the hungry toddler. Our waiter was extremely helpful and nice and suggested something not entirely on the menu for the toddler which we appreciated so much. When I got up to find the bathroom, before I even had the chance to ask, one of the waiters just told me where to go, anticipating my need. When it was time to go, they boxed up our foods and gave us extra bread because our toddler loved it. Also - food wise - we tried the basics - the lasagna and a clam linguini - delicious. Wine was delicious. Prices were very reasonable, portions were pretty big. Overall 100% recommend this place.