Capri Italian Food

Wonderful Italian red sauce joint your would expect Elmwood Park! The best staff you can imagine,…read moregreat prices, and serving sizes that will send you home with leftovers. Saturday's there is live music which is a must! Pro Tip: free valet parking!

The chicken piccata continues to be very good, but the homemade giant rigatoni has been subpar the…read morelast three orders after being consistently great the previous SEVERAL YEARS.

Interior

Lemon Sorbetto

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Exterior

Massa Cafe Italiano

4.4(455 reviews)

0.2 mi

The food at Massa is wonderful. Everything you order is tasty and I often struggle to pick just one…read moreitem to enjoy. My girls love the food but stay for the gelato! It truly is the best. Don't miss this gem! Your taste buds will thank you!

I had the vodka chicken sandwich and it was delicious highly recommend bringing back more for my…read morefamily

Entrance. As you walk through the door you are presented with an array of items

Gelato

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Jim & Pete's Restaurant

3.3(299 reviews)

0.6 mi

Friday night supper club is a mix of old favorites and new venues. Tonight we chose Jim & Pete's on…read moreNorth Ave in Elmwood Park. There is a cluster of restaurants on North Ave, but Jim & Pete's is five blocks to the west, which makes parking near the restaurant much easier. They offer both interior and patio dining. When you enter, you are greeted by a blend of classic decor--like a tin ceiling and chandeliers--alongside industrial elements like exposed brick and ductwork. All of the interior tables feature white tablecloths and black cloth napkins. The patrons range from date-night couples in button-down shirts and slacks, to casual guys in t-shirts, jorts, and high-tops, to families with small toddlers. It has a really cool, welcoming vibe. They also have a full bar an extensive wine selection Our server, Annette, greeted us right when we sat down and made sure we had drinks while she finished up with another table. She was an absolute pro at guiding us through the menu. You have a few main directions to go: an extensive pizza selection with five types of crust and 21 toppings ($19-$36 plus toppings), tempting sandwiches and salads ($15-$27), or their handmade pastas, risotto, and specialties including chicken, veal, seafood, and house classics ($20-$35). We started with the Calamari Fritti, and it was excellent--tender and crispy. My friend noted that the cocktail sauce isn't your standard out-of-the-jar sauce; it has a hint of sweetness and spice that really elevates it. We were also served warm bread for the table. One of my friends had trouble deciding between the full slab of ribs and the Ribeye steak sandwich ($25), but ultimately went with the steak sandwich. If you put the bread aside, you essentially get an excellent charbroiled ribeye steak dinner for $25. Sandwiches come with fries, but Annette happily substituted a side of pasta in marinara. My husband opted for an order of meatballs and the Tortellini in meat sauce. I am an adventurous eater--I've had tripe prepared in Mexico, Poland, and Ukraine, so I was excited to try the Italian version here. Served in a savory tomato sauce over pasta ($25), the tripe was delightfully tender and rich. I also ordered a side of neck bones braised in a hearty red sauce. Honestly, you could make a full meal of the neck bones alone using the warm bread to dip into that sauce. We look forward to exploring even more of the menu the next time we visit!

We were there to celebrate one of our former priest's…read morebirthday, and we were welcomed by Sheryl. She was very friendly and nice. It was our first time at the restaurant and our server (Araceli) was incredible. She was ver friendly and had great recommendations. Araceli was attentive and personable. The food was amazing and so delicious. We will definitely be back again.

Exterior patio

Tortellini in meat sauce

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West dining room

Blue Fire Restaurant

4.1(90 reviews)

0.2 mi

Came here for lunch with my parents and family. Wonderful menu and service. Great outdoor seating…read moreeven with North Avenue rushing by. We ordered bruschetta, calamari, bolegnese, lamb chops. Great servings sizes. Perfect amount. The inside decor is terrific. Would love to come back for dinner.

Great service, comfortable seating, neat environment, easy parking, and very tasty lunch today. We…read morehad the burger, pesto shrimp linguine, and the crab cakes. All were served perfectly and hot. The flavors were very pleasant, so was the Pinot noir wine.

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Gin elderflower ... so good!

Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana

4.5(864 reviews)

2.7 mi•Dunning

First time at Forno Rosso A friend recommended the…read morerestaurant From the outside it is unassuming Parking was tough on a Thursday night. We had to park in the neighborhood as the lot was full But upon entering it felt like we were greeted by family. It was bustling and most of the tables were full with people having great conversations, glasses clinking and all the sensations of a great restaurant Our waitress greeted us with a warm and friendly smile. We ordered appetizers: Wood fired olives, burrata flatbread, and arancini balls. All of it fresh and delicious Our main dishes were all pasta and soooo good We all tried everything and nothing disappointed At one point the manager, Michael (I believe), came out and greeted us We couldn't resist dessert of affogato, tiramisu, and a pistachio chocolate gelato The affogato was incredible! We will definitely be back now that we know it's so close to home

The food was so good! We had the tre carne and the tiramisu! The tiramisu was so good and HUGE! The…read morecrust is chewy and so good. The staff were nice and helpful when asked about reccomendations.

The pizzaiolo

Aracini

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The wood fired pizza oven

Raffi's Locale

4.6(160 reviews)

3.1 mi•Dunning

Family-owned & operated

Private events

Only giving 5 stars because the place looks/seems pretty chill. I'll come by some time. Hope the…read moreservice is legitimate as well as the food. I know where I'ma be getting lit.

Yet again another successful visit to our friend…read more Took the family here for a group dinner Had calamari appetizer which w as excellent Several different plates I went low maintenance this visit and had the lasagne which was mouth watering Great service What a great place , small cozy and great for a tight knit family to go sit down and break bread together Love it and always do Thanks Raffi and crew

Stuffed Gnocci

Chicken breast Vesuvio, Chicken Francese over fettuccine and frutti di mare alla griglia

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Tiramisu

Pastina

5.0(7 reviews)

1.6 mi•Montclare

Pastina is indeed open and wonderful. The homemade pasta is and vodka sauce is a 10/10. the lemon…read morechicken is flavorful and accented with the right amount of capers. The service was personal and personable. The Resturant was intimate, warm, and very niche.

I cannot say enough about Pastina. An intimate restaurant experience. Owner/chef was…read morebeautifully engaging. Not stuffy or pretentious. We were not rushed. Like we were invited into someone's home for a great meal and great conversation. We can't wait to go back. It is cash only (which we knew in advance) and BYOB. We were all blown away.

The most tender meatballs and shoestring potatoes appetizer. Absolutely delicious

Such enormous portions, nobody finished their meals

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My chicken lemone and my son's chicken fettuccine with a cream sauce

Spizzico Pizza

3.6(173 reviews)

0.2 mi

I've been here a couple of times now. I'm not usually a huge pizza fan, but this place has…read moredefinitely impressed me. On my most recent visit, we stopped by on a Friday afternoon and ordered the fried calamari and a deep-dish pizza. Both were really good, and I especially enjoyed the pizza. One thing I noticed is that the toppings can be a little inconsistent at times. Some pizzas seem to have more meat and less cheese, while others have more cheese and less meat. Even so, everything I've tried has tasted great, and the quality of the food keeps me coming back. Overall, it's a solid place for pizza, and I'd be happy to visit again.

Originally planned on getting an Italian beef at Johnnys, but the weather turned nasty today…read more Decided to try Spizzicos since I could eat inside. Great choice. The beef was quite nice. Bread was good, and the hot Giardiniera was excellent. Service was good and a nice comfortable seating area. Even parking was easy.

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Gianni's Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.0(105 reviews)

3.3 mi

This is the neighborhood Italian restaurant of my dreams. The service was wonderful, friendly,…read moreefficient, knowledgeable. The menu was comprehensive and very well priced. The Italian beef sandwich was delicious, huge, flavorful, and accompanied by home made pickled peppers. The pasta was huge the sauce was deeply flavorful and house made. We liked it so much we came back twice. The pizza was thin crispy and my new favorite. I wish they were in my neighborhood!

Solid old school Italian restaurant. Great selection of hors dourves, salads, sandwiches, full…read moredinners, and pizza. Had the eggplant parmigiana and it was very well prepared and quite filling. Other meals were pasta dishes and my guests were all enjoying their meals. Service was solid and the seating comfortable. Good flavor, and value. Outstanding job

Artichokes

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Cheese pizza, was supposed to be extra cheese and extra thin.

Pasta Fresh

4.8(225 reviews)

2.3 mi•Dunning

Great everything. Food, service, and ambiance.. Great panzarotti, arancini and great pastas.read more

For anyone who truly appreciates great pasta, this spot is a gem. Everything is made fresh and you…read morecan taste the difference in every bite. The ambiance has that warm, authentic Italian feel that makes you want to sit back, enjoy a glass of wine, and take your time with the meal. Service is always A1 -- welcoming, attentive, and they even greet you with a little surprise when you arrive, which is such a nice touch. The ownership clearly takes pride in what they do, and it shows in both the food and the experience. Fresh pasta made to order, fantastic flavor, and prices that are more than fair for the quality. If you're in the area and love real Italian food, this place is an absolute must-try.

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Tiramisu

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Sign outside of location

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Pompei

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Went here for a friends 70th birthday party…read more What a great surprise. The food was fantastic. From what I saw not a bad bite in the restaurant Service was great Price very reasonable I had a Caesar salad wrap an adult beverage (coors lite) The dining room was immaculate Put this spot on your to stop list if you're in the area. EZ parking What a nice time :)

Spouse ate at the Elmwood Park location on April 8 with friends. On a previous visit, he bought…read morelasagna (one meat, one spinach) to take home and we were pleased with it. This time, the spinach lasagna portion was extremely small. It certainly wasn't worth $15.95 and barely took up half the container; it looked sad sitting in one corner. I usually get two dinners from the lasagna ... not this time. I weighed the lasagnas; the spinach was nearly 4 ounces less than the meat. If your kitchen was running out of spinach lasagna, they should have said so instead of putting an undersized piece in the order. An email to Pompei went unanswered. Look at the attached photos, then remind staff that portions should be the same ... and if there isn't enough, then you don't sell the little piece or you cut the price in half, too. Spouse should either get a free half portion on his next visit or be refunded $8 to his credit card.

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I had the vodka chicken sandwich and it was delicious highly recommend bringing back more for my…read morefamily

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Came for the double decker and the deep dish ... decent pizza ... only thing that would make this…read moreperfect is the crust was buttery Pizza is cheesy

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Had the Italian ice. It was so wonderful with pieces of lemon rind too…read more My son loves coming here for pizza and mozzarella sticks. We got fried too. They were phenomenal!!! They don't have a public restroom which sucks but the service is top notch and food is great. Check them out. You won't be disappointed.

Their breaded steak sandwich is up there in discussions with all the top ones in the city. However…read moreLuke's is half the price! $10 when you add cheese and peppers. Their beefs are also top notch. I've been coming here for years and will continue to do so. They have ample parking and even have a drive thru.

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