Barrington's yearly 4th of July celebration includes 5 days of "Beer and Brats" in the tent they…read moreset up downtown. Its a great "small town 4th of July feel". Its also a great time to go drink some beer and eat some brats with friends! Can't wait until next year!

I attended a Happy Hiour work event here and was impressed with the modern, casual, yet slightly…read moreelegant atmosphere. Our group was seated in an area near the bar, which provided an opportunity to sit, stand and mingle. We had a variety of appetizers that our host pre-ordered. It included a Caprese Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza. It was very good with crispy crust topped with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and drizzled with olive oil. The truffle fries with aioli were very good. The fries were crispy and topped with parmesan and herbs, and a creamy garlic mayonnaise. Bruschetta was good, nothing special. The drink menu was extensive and there was a variety of cocktails and wines. Service was very good . If in the downtown Barrington area, I would return.

Neoteca lives up to expectations time and time again! I tried the hot honey pizza and the vodka…read moresauce pizza--both were incredible. The crust was perfectly charred, the flavors were bold, and everything tasted super fresh. The vibe is relaxed, the wine list is great, and it's the kind of place you'll want to come back to. The new ownership (summer 2025) has been making numerous improvements and I'm excited to see what they have planned.

This place is great. Great atmosphere, really good food, nice size portions. Warm inviting dining…read morearea in both spaces. Family owned feel... so nice instead of that cold chain style. Only complaint is the crushed ice in cocktails.... They need the large cube maker. Minor detail... this is a gem.

Our bread servant was truly one of a kind. They showed incredible dedication to the important task…read moreof bringing bread to the table, making sure no one ever had an empty basket for long. Every delivery was perfectly timed, almost as if they had a sixth sense for when someone needed another piece. As a larger man, he carried each basket with the confidence and strength of someone clearly built for the job. Their commitment to fresh, warm bread made every meal just a little bit better.Calling their work "good" doesn't really do it justice. Their bread-carrying skills were impressive, their timing was excellent, and their positive attitude made the whole experience more enjoyable. If there were a Hall of Fame for serving bread, they would deserve a place in it without question. we left them a generous one dollar tip and told him not to spend it on one place

Great authentic Italian food. Always my go to when I need a quick meal to make my family or when I…read moredon't want to cook.

we had my daughters baby shower on Sunday. it was fantastic. we had 50 people. room was…read morebeautiful. Food was great and plentiful.fresh salad, chicken limon, vodka pasta--so good. Yummy. I highly recommend to host your next party /event here. Plenty of room. Great chef and the staff and owners ,so nice to work with.

Delicious Italian and cozy spot in the heart of downtown barrington. We had a nice family birthday…read moredinner on a Friday evening here. We started with a bottle of Chianti, tasty complementary bread, and some appetizers. Service was great, and they allowed us to bring in our own cake - they cut and had candles for it as well! The burrata, calamari, and mussels were all excellent appetizers to share in our big group. We also had the Francesca's salad to share with our entree, and this was a nice portion as well. The ceasar salad was tasty and large too. I got shrimp on it which were okay. The linguini con calamari was delicious with a nice kick. The linguini scampi was also a group favorite. My dad's pork chop was scrumptious and well cooked. Everything was great and perfect for a celebration or nice night out!

Our friends threw us a wedding party here and the food was incredible! I have not been here in…read moreyears but the appetizers (especially the bruschetta) was delicious! The pasta was also fresh, flavorful. I loved the ravioli. The real highlight for me was the soft, creamy tiramisu and cheesecake. The ambiance is beautiful, and I would love to host my own events there in the future.

How did I not know Moretti's pizza game? Shame on me for sleeping on them. My friend clued me in to…read moretheir Tuesday half off special so we bopped over and waited 10 minutes for a table. This place is big! We ordered a 18" special half Moretti's house favorite and the other half was Tuscan vegetarian. Loved that we could customize our pizza. This thin crust was topped with all the goodness and it was more than we could have finished. The crust has a nice tavern-style crunch and holds the toppings well. I'm a fan. We also came here on BINGO night, which was a pleasant surprise and I even won on one of my sheets This place has a fun atmosphere with TVs galore, and ample seating for parties, large groups, or to just hang out at the bar. There are different specials throughout the week so keep an eye out.

This is a great spot to gather with a big group with great portions and a big menu for everyone…read more The bar area is nice too - we sat at the bar for a drink before getting seated. We had a large group for a birthday - no cake cutting fee which is nice, but no dessert offered. Our service was otherwise good and quick - though they forgot one of the entrees and my poor brother had to wait much longer for it. The crispy brussels were a huge and tasty shareable. The grilled calamari was also delicious. My fiance and I shared the meatball salad and shrimp scampi. The salad was great and a lovely huge portion with a light refreshing dressing. The scampi though was dry and overcooked. I've had their pizzas and other items - so it's a hit of miss off the menu but otherwise a great suburbs classic with many locations!

This place is absolutely fire!!!!! I am a thin crust girl and this place just does it right. This…read moreis the second time I've picked up a pizza or slice (yes, they do slices thank god!) and the pizza literally never makes it home or is half gone by the time I'm home. This place is how old school pizza places are done! RC liters waiting and ready to go, thin crispy crust, nostalgia inside and great signage and to top it all off friendly "shoot the sh*t" service that makes you feel like you're a neighbor next store. My favorite is the chicken Alfredo pizza! Tonight, I had the primo by the slice and I am not a fan of mushrooms or sausage but I decided to give it a whirl.... Wow - sausage is bussin' and the shrooms were nice and thin with no overpowering bites! This blows any of the places around, palatine, Hoffman, Inverness, out of the water! Run, do not walk.... You will not be sorry!

Always good been in Barrington for years!…read more Take out only - clean - quick and efficient

Amazing flavors and good wine The service is great And the…read morestaff is very friendly I would be happy to come back again soon

"A wonderful 'going away' meal for my daughter before her move back to NYC! We visited Bendita…read moreCocina around 1 PM and were seated right away. The mushroom and butternut squash soups are both amazing--highly recommend tasting both if you're with a friend! My daughter loved her Caprese sandwich, and I'm so glad I asked our waitress, Juliette, for her favorite empanada pick--the Spinach and Cheese was the absolute correct choice. My husband loved his Chef Zee chicken salad, too. Service was timely, professional and friendly. Got daughter to airport on time, Thank you. We will be back,

We hosted our Toronto team in Chicago for the first time and used Chicago Dine Around to help plan…read moreour team event. Working with Brandon was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free. We chose the Private Architectural Boat Tour, and the Chicago Dine Around team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. They even arranged for us to tour the boat beforehand so we could confidently select the right experience for our group. For lunch, they seamlessly accommodated all dietary restrictions and preferences, making coordination effortless. Every detail was handled professionally, allowing us to focus on enjoying the event. The feedback from our team was overwhelmingly positive. Many team members said it was one of the best company events we've had to date. Even our Chicago-based employees, who are very familiar with the city, thoroughly enjoyed the tour and experience. I highly recommend Chicago Dine Around for anyone planning a corporate event or group outing. Their attention to detail, outstanding customer service, and local expertise made our event a huge success.

I worked with Brandon at Chicago Dine Around to plan a dinner and Casino night for my company…read moreouting. Brandon was amazing and incredibly helpful and responsive! At the venue, Genesis was the event coordinator for the evening. She made sure everything flowed seamlessly and helped me enjoy the outing stress free! Both our game dealers (John and Ivan) were very knowledgeable and fun! They helped teach many of us how to play roulette and blackjack and were patient with us throughout the games! I would highly recommend Chicago Dine Around and we will absolutely return to book other events!

What a cute and unexpected place! Had the caprese eggplant…read moresalad. What a delightful light but full of crunch and flavorful dish. The grilled shrimp added the rich savory touch. Portion was just right. For dessert, shared the tiramisu and it was perfect with their house coffee. The waiter was attentive but not overbearing. I will definitely go back to try more salads and pasta.

Dined in for our final meal before welcoming a new child and everything was perfect…read more We've eaten food from Gianni's many times and have dined in one other time, but this time seemed to be the best. Kyle was our server and he was excellent. His attitude was positive and he took time to converse but was also quick with his service. The server often makes the experience and Kyle did his part well! As for the food, we started with a half plate of grilled calamari which was more than enough for two people. The calamari was excellent tasting and perfectly cooked. The sauce was tasty and great for dipping your bread in (you get warm toasty bread at the start of your meal with a plate of seasoned olive oil for dipping). Next, we split an entree of Chicken Franchese which was more than enough food for two people...especially after the calamari. They split the meal into two plates in the kitchen, without us asking, which was really nice. The chicken was tender and flavorful. We substituted angel hair pasta and used the sauce from the chicken instead of marinara. It was excellent. We had some food left and Kyle boxed it carefully for us right at the table (I typically don't like when they take your food elsewhere to box it. I typically do it myself but this was good). Prices have crept up over the years but portions are huge and with service like we had, it makes it feel a bit more worth it. The restaurant is small and a bit cramped inside. There's typically an early crowd that thins out around 6:30 pm. You may have to wait a bit to be seated if you don't make reservations. Hopefully they move into a bigger spot in the mall they're in to make it a bit less packed. Two bathrooms are single occupant and clean but there can be a wait to get in. Gianni's is an excellent restaurant with a great team. You should check it out.