Was renovated nicely a few years ago--a good place for Evanston. I'm sad Trio closed. Upstairs party room.

I really need to get back to Campagnola. Great experience. Cozy environment, great service and amazing food. Surely one of the better restaurants in Evanston, if not arguably the best. read more

Went to Campagnola for dinner last night with a friend. The food, the service and the ambiance was absolutely pleasant. Our waiter was attentive although we did have to pour our rather expensive bottle of wine ourselves a few times. They had a delicious fresh beet salad for a special and a really good Halibut special with asparagus, cous cous and escarole in a light buttery sauce. My only complaint is the construction at the front door but I am sure this is temporary and I think the owner, is so pleasant when you walk in this is quickly forgotten. Note: The noise level is at the upper end of moderate and tables close together. read more

Very good Italian restaurant near downtown Evanston. Great food, great service and romantic ambiance. Highly recommended for a date or special occasion. Not very large so best with 4 or less. Definitely worth a try. read more

Very charming and comfortable place. The staff was friendly and attentive. Food and wine were excellent. Server let us go at our own pace and was helpful with food and wine suggestions. All around a very nice experience. read more

My husband and I just went to Campagnola for our anniversary. We were pleasantly surprised with the organic ingredients and reasonable prices. Our food was very, very good, but I didn't really enjoy the atmosphere. The space is small but very noisy and dark. Instead of feeling intimate, we were way too close to our neighboring tables and had a hard time hearing each other over the noise. Service was a little bit slow and detached. Nothing was forgotten or overlooked, but it felt like the server was kind of robotic and sort of came by when she remembered to. I would like to go back and try more items on the menu as everything was flavorful, fresh, and interesting. It's a bit of a see-and-be-seen spot in Evanston, which I usually avoid. read more

Went to this place last night and it was good. I really dont go to italian restaurants here in the US a lot and my exposure to italian food is really only based on my visits to italian restaurants like Spiaggia, Vinci, Sapori and my trips to the different areas of Italy. This place I think is good but not excellent. I like the small rustic ambience. The diver scallops were fabulous. My shrimp linguine is ok. Maybe I just picked the wrong dish because there are other interesting dishes on the menu and my boyfriend truly enjoyed his dish and he is not an italian dish eater. The prices were in the upper teens to high 20s and even low 30 for the entree. The portions are fine. I will definitely go back to this place and give it a second chance. It is worth giving it a second try. I am hoping that they would be changing their menu every now and then. Service is just ok. read more

Cute Italian restaurant in Evanston. Great place for a date, romantic evening out or dining with a small group of friends.

Love the little Italian place. Their beet salad with goat cheese tastes terrific, among the steaks and a lot of other things. The waiter is cordial and welcoming, especially on a rainy night. The parking situation, though, is not so easy during busy hours. read more

You pay what you get. You're eating real food. Great service and the bread pudding is the best.

I had a wonderful time/dinner. Service was good, and the food was excellent. I recommend this place if you are looking for a restaurant in evanston read more

Very good food and service. I had the salmon and it was delicious! The berry crumble dessert was also great.

Our favorite restaurant in Evanston. Consistently great food, excellent service, comfortable space. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Amazing food, service and ambiance. They have it all. And the prices are not crazy like the $$$ might say. We only recently discovered it, but it's now one of our favorite places to go. read more

We ate at Campagnola on New Year's Eve. The meal and the service were phenomenal. I had the New York strip as my entree. It was cooked perfectly. The spices they used in everything I tasted were done so nicely- flavorful and bold, but not over powering. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We will go back again soon! read more

Excellent food, presentation, service, and atmosphere. Definitely one of the better Italian restaurants in the Chicago area. Outstanding choice for a nice meal and a good conversation. read more

Great food, relaxing yet elegant atmosphere. They use all organic ingredients, and the service is wonderful. I always feel refreshed and like I've treated myself after eating at this restaurant. read more

I've been to Campagnola for birthday dinners and Ladies Night Outs. It's got a great atmosphere - dim lighting, simple decor, cozy. If you've got a group, definitely make reservations. There's a party room upstairs that holds slightly larger groups. Nice getaway time for adults. Find a babysitter, go eat, and relax. read more

I'm really overdue writing a review on this place. My wife and I went - without reservations - about a month ago. They were quick to seat us - we got a window seat. It was nice by the window, but I recommend that you avoid being too close to the door as their is a lot of traffic. On a cold day (as was the day we went there) there will be a lot of cold drafts. Now...having said all of that...the service was *excellent* and I am a stickler for service - and the owner was nice too. If I don't get the attention I deserve then I am a whiney bitch. Anyways...that didn't happen. Also the food was great. I think I had a Bolognese dish. Whatever it was...it was unbelievable. I remember that part - even though I don't remember exactly what it was that I had. Also the wine was very good. I am trying to figure out how to get back there. Its a bit of a hike from my Wrigleyville home.... read more

This place is pretty amazing. I've rarely sat at a bar for such a good meal and fun company. The food was fantastic. I had the bacon wrapped raddichio and the linguine puttenesca. Both were fantastic, as was the bread they brought out before dinner. However the reason you should come here is the cozy atmosphere, conversation and neighborhood feel. It's a gem and eating here was great. read more

Took a couple of friends from out of town here. Food was amazing! Had the lamb chops and they outstanding. Service was a little slow, but it was rather busy. Definitely will go back. read more

Really nice and authentic Italian food. The Linguine was awesome. Shrimp and tomato very fresh. Wish the portion was bigger

I thought it was good, but my husband, the Italian food aficionado wasn't impressed and felt the price point was too high. I'd be willing to give it another try, but I'm sure that won't be allowed ;) read more

I am in Chicago for a meeting on this side of town and decided to give this place a try for dinner. The staff was fantastic. I was eating alone and they were very attentive without being over bearing. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was welcoming. It is a bit of an older crowd which I liked as it was not a noisy kind of restaurant. I had an Aperol Spritz as a cocktail (love them) and then the house salad, the shells with fennel sausage and finally they were very kind as I was full and gave me just a half order of a gorgeous vanilla bean bread pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla gelato. I asked for a light red to go with the shells and her recommendation was very good. They have a lot of wines by the glass so you should be able to find anything you like without having to buy a whole bottle. The only complaint was the coffee which was ghastly. It was bitter and honestly I could not drink it. But I would absolutely go there again. A lovely lovely restaurant. read more

I love Campagnola. I have never had a bad meal ever at this fine establishment. I would say that this is one of the best places to eat in Evanston. read more

Absolutely love this place! It is a great meal for a reasonable price. The wine is fabulous and the ambiance is romantic. The pappardelle bolognese is mouth-watering... delicious!! read more

it's so infrequent that i get to go here that it warrents a second review! again, the food was spectacular, the service flawless. bruschetta. tomato marmalade. what is that? it's great. creamy feta cheese, fresh basil. first delicious assault on the senses. crunchy, creamy. calamari app. i wish i knew how to cook the calamari this good. i imagine that there's flames and butter and magic. on a bed of white beans. i would have it as an entree. butternut squash salad. bacon vinagrette. should be poured on everything. crunchy pumpkin seeds, chunks of squash, leafy greens. another assualt that brought tears. linguini. big, fresh shrimp and scallops. a thick ragout that tasted light and dense at the same time. getting full. main entree on the way but i can't stop eating. and my companion had a plate of pappardelle bolognase he couldn't finish, so i had a taste. rich veal and pork and wide, thin pasta. vegetable. brussell sprouts with potatoes and pancetta, great way to get your vegatables. special. tender, perfectly cooked halibut, with dab of tomato cream sauce, on a bed of asparagras and fresh garbonzos. dessert. yes, dessert. stuffed to the gills. lemon curd tart, and it was delightfully tart, with blueberries and creme fraiche. atmosphere simple and elegant. food phenomenal. and that's why you go there. the food is amazing. read more

When I moved to Evanston, a friend of mine who had gone to Northwestern bought me a gift certificate for here and said it was the best place to eat in Evanston. She was right! It was awesome. Super quaint, loved the interior design. I had duck, which was awesome, my fiance had pasta, which was also awesome. Supposedly they can cater and have an event room. And, it's the same people that run Union and the food truck in town, which are also great. Highly recommend! read more

Really, really tasty! We live in the suburbs and it's extremely difficult to find a "city vibe" out here. Well, this place does it right!! From the knowledgable and friendly staff and the amazing food to the comfortable atmosphere I will definitely be back!! Cheers! read more

I have wanted to try this restaurant for years and thought the menu looked pretty wonderful. The salmon with pomegranate seeds was very good. My husband ordered the lamb chops with black lentils, which he was not hungry for when the meal came so he brought them home to eat the next day. The chops were so fatty he had to throw most of it away. His comment was, "the lamb chops from Sam's Club are much better." The minestrone soup was good, as was the pear and celery salad, and the Malbec wine was excellent. The chocolate panna cotta was average. I really hoped to love this restaurant, but all in all, for the two of us and $135 bill (only two small glasses of wine) it isn't worth returning. read more

Always so happy when I am at a Italian restaurant that doesn't serve Chicken Parmesan - an American dish in Italian disguise. Sure enough he food was excellent (Octopus and Fish of the day), perfect favors and very fresh. If you like real Italian food you will be happy here! read more

I treated my daughter to dinner here one evening, and I must say we enjoyed our meal immensely. Was it worth the price? I do think it is on the expensive side, and I've enjoyed equally great meals for less. But it's Evanston, and it's not a very large place, and I do believe they try really hard to provide a fine dining experience. read more

Great meal last night. Service, food and atmosphere were spot on. This used to be a regular spot for us when we lived in Evanston, glad to see it's better than ever after so many years! read more

Amazing food and great service. Can't wait to go back. We were a group of 6 and everyone was more then satisfied

I went here for a Bumble bizz meeting and loved it. The restaurant was very nice but also comfortable. The food was good, and felt family style. read more

absolutely obsessed with this place. we moved to evanston about a year ago and have been here plenty of times for date night dinners. great wine selection, the short ribs are TO DIE for, and the pasta dishes are always full of flavor. highly recommend!! read more

Hands down the best fine dining in Evanston.

I moved into the building next door last summer. It did not take me long to get in and try their food, after friends had raved about it. It certainly lived up to all of the good reviews. Their Lamb, one of my favorites, was super good. Their pastas are wonderful. You can't go wrong with any of them and I usually go home with leftovers for a lunch. Being so close, I have to rein myself in from going to often because sometimes the price can mount. read more

Was here yesterday eating with my friend and I just love the food here! So delicious. The services here is great too.

The best meal we've had since returning to Chicagoland a couple of years ago. Each course was unique and delicious. Quiet romantic place to celebrate a special occasion. read more