A very nice place for dinner in Evanston. Clean and healthy as well as delicious food in an upscale atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Great food and ambiance. Good spot for a date night, special occasion, or just wanting a very good meal. I have been twice and both times it has been packed but I have received good service. The octopus is very good as well as the duck, and the bread pudding is incredible. I highly recommend. read more

Really great flavors and sauces. Nice portions, especially the duck. Very cozy atmosphere. Very busy and full for a Thursday night. Definitely need a reservation. One great Italian restaurant! read more

This is one of my new favorite Italian Restaurants. The atmosphere is very nice and intimate and the service is attentive. My wife had eaten here before, but this was my first time eating here. We live in Evanston and always enjoy finding great restaurants in our area to dine at. The food was pretty stellar. The crown jewel of our meal was the appetizer dish: the sea scallops. By far some of the best prepared I've ever had (no exaggeration); pan-seared to perfection. My entree (trout) was also very well prepared; served with melted tomatoes and spinach. The flavor profile was exquisite. Also, the homemade bread that was complimentary for the table was so fresh; the texture wasn't too soft or too hard. Paired nicely with our meal. For dessert, we shared the vanilla bean pudding with caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream; amazing texture. Finished our meal off perfectly. We'll be back for sure to try more dishes. Kudos!!! read more

The food, drinks, recommendations, and service is always top notch here. An Evanston staple where you can never go wrong. The bread is great too!!! read more

One of Evanston's finest. Great service, wonderful ownership, terrific food and elegant room.

Had been years since we had been here and I am thrilled to say it is still Outstanding. We had grilled octopus..yum! Carpaccio...yum yum! The short ribs were some of the best I have ever had and the bolognese is still a show stopper. Welcoming staff. Service was spot on! read more

Impeccable service. Quaint interior with appealing art. Food was outstanding. Definitely returning.

Food was very good! Had options for vegetarians and otherwise. Bartender wasn't great, don't recommend any mixed drinks. Ambiance was nice but location is not ADA friendly. read more

One of my favorite places usually, nice atmosphere , generally good food. However we had dinner Oct 29th and the veal Marsala was so blackened it was inedible. Sending a meal back is such a hassle. Everyone else's entree is hot and should be eaten immediately. I was disappointed and will be a little hesitant to return. It is a little loud but still one of the better places in Evanston. Wish they had an online reservation system or answered the phone. It's very difficult to cancel a reservation. read more

Get the short ribs - you will not be disappointed. 10/10 apps good too. Restaurant is a gem

It was a weekday dinner and yet the venue was almost full! But I could soon see why. Their scallop antipasto and pasta main course was great. The bread pudding dessert is also recommended. Minus one star for feeling a bit tight in space read more

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One of the best meals we've had in forever. The arugula salad with shaved fennel was simple perfection. The bass nightly special was special indeed. And everything else we ordered was delicious too. We enjoyed it so much we talked about coming back the second night of our trip. read more

Quality of the food and service were excellent. I ordered the family meal for take out and it did not disappoint. The flavors were great, and the portions were huge. read more

Intimate and exquisite dinner experience. The wait staff are professional friendly and polite. The beautiful plates of culinary delights are sooooo good. The octopus a must-try! Make reservations. It's a favorite in the neighborhood read more

A favorite forever. Always wonderful. Love Steve and love Campagnola. Great service. Fun place to go w a date or a friend.

Elegant, neighborhood favorite Campagnola! We'll always love you. Thank you for the always great food, the elegant hushed atmosphere, your clean kitchen. read more

This place is amazing. It's a small Italian restaurant with a cozy feel. I came here with a friend. We had the bruschetta appetizer which was delicious, a bit different than the usual but we loved it. I had the Pappardelle and my friend the Salmon. Both were amazing! They have an extensive wine list. Finally the service was fantastic. Thank you for a great night! read more

Outstanding food, outstanding service. Shoutout to our server Frank for being friendly, prompt and diligent. The space was warm and inviting, which made for a lovely date night. We can't wait to return, especially for their date cake (10/10)! read more

Excellent food, superior service, great ambience. Small popular spot in an unassuming part of Evanston. A good choice for Italian cuisine. Not inexpensive, but priced right. You're getting high quality so the cost is appropriate. read more

The carryout dinner for 4 is terrific. Big portions, very moist chicken and super bread pudding. I'm never cooking again......

Hadn't been there in a long time and was excited to return. It was just as I had remembered, bustling and cozy. Sadly, I left feeling very disappointed. It took a server twenty minutes to approach our table and ask for a cocktail order (6pm reservation). I ordered a beet salad and the salmon entre. Both were "meh". I make better versions at home. Beet salad was skimpy. Salmon was dry, unseasoned and sat on a bed of bitter lentils and greens. NOT ONCE did our server return to our table to check on how we liked our food or ask if we wanted wine with dinner!!! I'd be furious if I were the manager, as I know that's where they make their money. read more

It's always nice to have dinner at Campagnola. The staff are friendly and care. The food is consistently amazing.

Awesome service, awesome menu and lovely ambiance. The ricotta gnocchi and skirt steak were unbelievable delicious.

We live Near North in Chicago & decided to meet our suburban friends at this long standing restaurant. Can't believe we had never been here before. Outstanding quality food. Nice, varied menu selections. Courteous server & manager. Reasonable prices. Allow extra time to find confusing street parking. Menu on website is not up to date. Menu at dinner has fewer items, but still works nicely. read more

Tasty Italian food, fastidious service, and awesome vibes for a date night or night out with friends

We we're excited to come here after hearing great things from our friends and reading reviews. We should have listened to the lesser ratings because those were the most true. The food was mediocre at best. It was all cooked very well but the flavor was lacking. We had the gnocchi, bolongese, lamp chop and tagliatelle. The best of the 4 was the lamb chop surprisingly. We also had the bread pudding which was nothing special. Our server said it was life changing. I'll have you the calories and $9 and tell you it's not. Our server was very friendly, knew her wine and was very helpful in suggesting items. However even her skills couldn't have made today's dinner worth the money. Unfortunately this will be our first and last visit. read more

Great spot just north of Chicago in Evanston. Found this on yelp, because we were staying nearby. Very glad we did! Thank you, yelpers. Small, simple setting, with top notch food and service to match. Met a local today who agrees, saying it's the best restaurant in the area. 5 read more

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Pricey but extremely tasty. More upscale atmosphere that makes you feel like you're eating in Chicago when you're only in Evanston.

Love this restaurant. The food is consistently good and the staff knowledgeable and friendly. Too busy at times perhaps but obviously for a good reason! read more

Food was wonderful as was the service and selections of wine. We all ate something different and loved our meals. Duck outstanding, veal marsala and I had the trout which was mosit and out of this world. Will be visiting much more often. Thanks for making our evening. read more

Very good food in an elegant setting. Nice to have a good Italian spot in the neighborhood!

The ambiance, decor, food and service are impeccable. I feel like I'm in a family setting rather than just a customer. This is what all restaurants should strive for. I'm going again tomorrow and greatly looking forward to it! read more

We can't say enough great things about the food, service, COVID protocols...and adherence to them. Server, kitchen, busser, front of house were all careful and following guidelines. Food was first rate from appetizer to dessert. Felt comfortable throughout our two hour dinner for five people. Will definitely return! read more

One of the many perks of living in the burbs is that you don't need to make dinner reservations months ahead of time. I even have luck calling the day of for date night. Unfortunately, Evanston seems to be on the "reservations months ahead" bandwagon because I haven't had as much luck there. I called Campagnola weeks ahead of my triple date and was offered the early bird special time of 5:30pm. We took it since we were hoping to eat on the earlier side anyway. We arrived for lunch (er dinner). We were the first few people in the restaurant. In fact, they still had their closed sign up when we arrived, but it wasn't long before the restaurant started filling up. I can see why people are calling ahead because this was one of the better meals I've enjoyed over the past few months. All the apps we ordered (bruschetta, scallops, beet salad) were absolutely delish. For my entree I opted for salmon, which can be hit or miss...but it sure was a hit at Campagnola. Somehow I managed to leave room for a few (OK many) bites of two scrumptious desserts. Our waiter was on top of his game. And the charming atmosphere is perfect for date night (or a triple date night in our case). And while you may be dining on a college campus or unlikely to be eating among many college students here. At least Campagnola would have been way too classy, not to mention out of my budget, during my days at NU. read more

This was one of my favorite special occasion restaurants before Covid-19. The food, atmosphere and service is always amazing and I can't wait to go back in person when everything opens back up. I have ordered To Go during Covid and the food is just as spectacular. This is a true gem in Evanston. read more

What a great little neighborhood find! Campagnola is a little Italian eatery located in the heart of Evanston. It is a cozy and intimate space- perfect for a date- with exposed brick walls, wooden tables and fabric canvases hung on the walls. The menu changes as it is made with organic, local and seasonal offering so there may be slight tweaks to things you like on the menu. Even the meats are procured locally. While the wine list and menu are select in their offerings- there are plenty of things to chose from that will please all in your party. We started with a wine called Truth Lindsey's Cuvee red- a lovely blend of reds with strong tastes of fruit and a bit peppery. Perfect! And reasonably priced at around $40. Our thinking was if a lessor priced wine was this good- I could only imagine what the higher priced offerings would reveal. After consulting with our server, Emma, she steered us toward a couple of her favorites on the menu. For starters we split the grilled octopus which was quite good with a strong olive flavor. And we also had a caprese salad with really fresh buffalo mozzarella and several kinds of grape tomatoes and basil on the plate along with toasted bread. For our entrees- I had the Pappardelle Bolognese which was great with those wide noodles holding the sauce that was rich with veal and pork. My friend had the Veal Scallopini with polenta. Both of our entree's were delicious! While I wished we had had room for the berry crisp for dessert- alas-it was not to be as I was so full from the fabulous entree and starters. Service was spot on with Emma taking the time to tell us about the specials of the night and in being attentive without being overbearing. (I also loved her headband! ) Dinner for two with wine ran around $120. Parking is available on the street. Evanston is not usually on my regular "go to" list. It's a bit of a trek from my house. But an old friend has recently moved to the area so I may be spending more time up there than before.. Hmm . . . . if other restaurants in the area are as good as Campagnola- it could quickly become a favorite hang out of mine! read more

4.5 is certainly okay if combining food, atmosphere, and service. I give 4 for which I had: Diver scallop: soft and juicy. Slightly salted with a hint of sea smell. Carpaccio: nicely divided into portions for the table, and the carpaccio is just amazing! Tagliatelle: the sauce is full of mushroomy flavor, must try if you love mushrooms; Roasted duck: crispy outside tender and juicy inside, what can I say? GET! Lamb: my friend had it and I tried a piece. Did not ask for a second piece. Do you get it?:"P read more

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This Italian restaurant made me and the bf super happy equipped with food coma. The restaurant is super cute! We did get lost because we were looking for a red sign, but they changed it to green. They vamped up the sign to green and their menu to reflect the change of season. I was very sad at first because I didn't get to experience tasting the short rib, but when all our food came out we were very satisfied. Everything was literally cooked to perfection. We ordered: Diver scallops Roasted beets with goat cheese Pork chop special The first pasta on the menu - with veal and sausage I highly recommend the diver scallops. I really enjoyed the roasted beets. Pork chop special was grilled and flavored to perfection. I'm not really a pasta lover, but this dish was just lovely. oh oh dun dun dun... d e s s e r t ! - we got the apple crisp with almonds and vanilla gelato ---- super fabulous! I didn't realize the difference a dessert dish would be by just adding toasted almonds!!!! The waitress recommended the bread pudding - we'll most probably be back for that. Dishes are a bit pricey here but I must say it is worth it. read more

This place was excellent!! From the moment you walk in it is a warm reception. A host retrieved our coats and put them in a closet. The ambiance was elegant yet perfect for a big family to come enjoy some quality time. I went for mine and my moms birthday and we all enjoyed it a ton. The service from our server was wonderful and he was there to answer any of our questions as well as educate us on the specials. The food was amazing!!!! I had a special of lamb over white beans with dried tomatoes and broccoli and it was delicious!!! Some people at the table had pasta, duck, and short ribs and everybody walked out incredibly happy. I would recommend this unique Restaurant to everybody! read more

Campagnola - Lamb over white beans, dried tomatoes and broccoli! - Italian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois