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    Cafe Pomigliano

    3.4 (118 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Spaghetti and meatballs.
    Michelle S.

    We thought we would try the new location since their move from Libertyville. I think they forgot to bring grandmas recipes with them. I had the spaghetti and meatballs. The meatball was incredibly dry. Noodles were cut into pieces. The marinara sauce was bland. I've had better store bought sauce. My husband had the braciole with gnocchi. He felt the whole thing lacked flavor and the gnocchi was barely cooked. This makes us really sad. Knowing that for years they were one of the best. Can't say we will ever be back. Our waiter was great! Danny was attentive and responsive . Unfortunately he cant fix what happens in the kitchen.

    Eggplant parmigiana
    Melissa M.

    We came here for a family event. The space is great, service was very attentive, and the food was delicious! We were very happy. Would definitely consider for an intimate meal or a big party. Plenty of parking, too!

    Egg plant parmigiana  Side of pasta
    Mary R.

    We went last night with a very dear friend to dine at this fine resturant! The owners are Nick and Patty! We sat under a covered patio! They served bread with oil and cheese ! I had a house side salad very good quality greens ! We had bruschetta first a starter ! It was fine! The egg plant was tender and delicious ! The side corkscrew pasta was ok! My daughter and I shared cannoli lots of pistachios yum! Our friend had tiramisu which he loved! It was a lovely time ! I recommend giving this family owned resturant a try!

    Tortellini carbonara. Recommend!
    Brianne L.

    Came in when I was in the area for business at the recommendation of my manager, who is local to the area. When we arrived at 5pm on a Tuesday it was pretty empty with the exception of a few people at the bar. The parking at the time was plentiful as it has its own parking lot just off the downtown strip in Libertyville. There is a nice patio area with a fire pit that I would imagine would be great during a nice spring evening. The service was decent. Could seem to be a little slow if I you arent engaged in good conversation (i.e. if you had a bad date it would seem slow). I ordered the Tortellini Carbonara and finished with Spumoni. I also had a glass of Brassfield Pinot Nior, which was a decent pour, and a nice flavor. The pasta was great, and enormous. It would be great to share a plate to try different ones or to have almost 3 meals worth for the cost. The Spumoni serving was also very large. It was very good as well. Prices were decent (although, I come from Orange County, California, so I don't have a good grasp on what local food costs in this area). Overall, it was a great little place i wouldn't mind revisiting when I am back in Illinois for business.

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    Emily B.

    A crowd pleaser of an Italian restaurant! Definitely a good place to take visiting family for a Nice but not Fancy dinner. The ambiance and service were both superb. The dining area was very big and open, with lots of windows letting in natural light. Our server brought out extra portions of bruschetta (we had five people, bruschetta usually has four pieces), they helped us cork our wine bottle and wrapped it up nicely for the drive home, and generally were very friendly and attentive. The food was good! The bread was some of the best I've had in a while. No complaints on the entrees - I got the salmon, which had a nice crusty sear on both sides. It was cooked well, if a bit salty. Others at my table got pasta dishes, which were all delicious. There was a good variety of entrees on the menu, and the portions were incredibly generous - easily enough to feed two in my opinion. Everything came out of the kitchen fairly quickly. Overall, I left incredibly full and satisfied - exactly how I want to feel coming out of an Italian place.

    Brick Chicken
    Joy C.

    If I had an option, I would give this place a 3.5 rating. The fire pit located right before the main doors is a great idea, specially for a cold evening. The interiors are sleek, and the overall service was attentive and efficient. On a Friday night, the place had a lively and happy vibe. We were seated on the patio which was covered and heated (hence, the pictures that I took looked dark red from the red heaters:). Foodwise, my friend and I were able to try the SKIRT STEAK VELASCO and the BRICK CHICKEN. The chicken was cooked perfectly, crispy skin on the outside and juicy meat inside. The spicy lemon sauce was light enough not to overpower the dish and I also loved the brocollini. Unfortunately, the Skirt Steak was a complete disappointment. Besides being cooked right, the dish was bland. The meat did not have any seasonings and we could not taste the white wine garlic sauce at all. The roasted jalapenos gave heat to the dish but that was it, just heat and no flavor. This was a pleasant experience for my first time trying this place out since I have only tried the places along Milwaukee Ave in downtown Libertyville. I like that this is kind of hidden from the town's busy business scene although it is only open until 10pm since the dinner crowd would usually go to the bars or other places down the street (accdg to the bartender). I'll probably come back to try other menu items and sit at the patio area when it gets warmer...probably:)

    Len L.

    Great Libertyville location off the strip and with its own parking lot. That's unique in Libertyville and worth a star at least. Inside is nice and cozy, bar is well stocked and comfortable. The table service was a little slow considering the volume of customers. Had some calamari to start and that was good. I had the chicken parmesan with a side of spaghetti. The red sauce was thin and bland. The chicken was two thin breaded filets with sauce and a barely melted square slice of cheese. This too was bland and not the most robust presentation. There are other Italian restrauants in the area I prefer.

    Pasta on the side of the Chicken Marsala.
    Ruth F.

    They're open now and they are AMAZING!! The inside is modern and earthy. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. This is a very traditional Italian restaurant that made my Italian in-laws very happy! The water glasses are cut wine bottles. So cute! They serve bread with a side of Parmesan cheese and olive oil. The olive oil they serve is very light. We went through a TON of cheese and the bread was very warm and fresh. The Chicken Marsala I ordered was fantastic. So much flavor, and I was forced to share since it smelled so good. It came with a side of pasta with marinara sauce. The sauce was spicy and full of flavor just like I like! My husband had spaghetti and meatballs and the meatballs were very spicy. Lots of pepper. The Parmesan fries that came with the veal Parmesan sandwich were savory. We were all incredibly impressed and cannot wait to return!

    Tortellini Carbonara was delicious!!

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    Good food revised name and new location. Service was excellent. Ambiance was good. Love the angel hair pasta. Miss the clams.

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    This place is in a sports bar with big screen tvs everywhere. We were hoping for a real Italian experience but this was far from it.

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    The most charming family owned business with the most delicious meals and high quality service. A "go to" location for every special event.

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