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Food was fantastic! For our 40 person party. Dealing with Anthony and Lisa was seamless. Will…read moredefinitely have them cater my next one!

Food is ok . The focaccia sandwich isn't as good as I remember. The pasta salad was dripping in oil…read more, the chicken in the chicken soup was tough . I asked for a small and got a pint . There's still a huge plastic divider when trying to place order so he can't hear properly and not very friendly . People don't stick around to eat here . They mostly have to go orders . The only thing I like is their cannolis so I may be back for that one day

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6in Italian Submarine Sandwich on French bread

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My husband and his dad went here for lunch recently and they both won't stop raving about it. They…read moresplit the BBQ Pulled Pork Pierogis, The Boss and Beef Au Vino, with this last one being their favorite. They were impressed with the flavor and large portions, as well as the helpful staff and decent prices. This is a local deli/bakery with tons of sandwiches, salads and baked goods, along with frozen pierogis, ice cream and other takeaway items in a little market. Unfortunately this isn't really a place I can find a pescatarian, gluten free meal, so unlikely I'll be able to try it myself. Hope you can! It sounds awesome.

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The Boss - Pork Cutlet

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Family-owned & operated

The food, the service, the staff...Everything was phenomenal!!. The owner's son sat us down and…read moreexplained the menu, another gentleman brought us complimentary lemonade, a third person brought us a sample of rib tips. The food is outstanding, the owner and family and staff were extremely pleasant. Ordered the Trio sampler- brisket, pulled pork and smoked ribs- so delicious. I had to purchase a T-shirt as a wonderful memory of this place. The T-shirt in itself is a work of art, almost too pretty to wear. It's the best barbeque and delicious sides- coleslaw, mac and cheese, beans...Try Big Ange!!!!

Wow, as a followup to my recent experience and review, I found the customer care here to be simply…read moregreat, 5 stars! Just like the food quality. I followed up and called Big Ange's mainly to let them know about the missing BBQ sauce issue just so it doesn't happen to others or to clarify if customers are supposed to know to ask. I spoke to the owner Rocco and he said sauce is normally provided for the Barbarian platter, and it must have been forgotten, and he apologized. To make things right, he graciously offered a complimentary sandwich upon my next visit and took my name. Well, I was in the vicinity today and swung by. Rocco not only gave me a 100% tip-top delicious brisket sandwich, but also a side of potato salad, and a bottle of their BBQ sauce to boot! I offered to pay for the sauce which was such a nice gesture as well, but he declined. Wow! Rocco is the youngish and energetic owner, and the Eatery is actually named after his Mom. He's been at it here since they bought the property back in 2012. Great place, great food, and we will always be fans, and will visit again sometime.

Smoked St. Louis Ribs

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Slaw Burger Palatine

3.8(39 reviews)

2.4 mi

Food was delicious! We tried the Slawzilla and the SlawFather and they were so good! Small little…read moreplace on Rand Road but definitely a place to check out!

I ordered online and it was ready by the time I got there! Now when I had the food, it wasn't what…read moreI expected. I was told that this small owned business "smacked" but it was just average. The patty has a nice crispy to it like how a smash burger should but but it didn't have flavor? Like the sauce gave it flavor, not the meat itself. The bun was not smooshed (like how the other pictures show). The fries are good! Even if when soggy haha. Personally I don't think the price was worth the meal. I like the fact that this place is known for being halal. The place itself was DEAD yet it was lunch. It was ungodly warm inside. No AC. Personally, I'll swing by when I'm in the area again, but I do prefer other halal smash burgers in the area more unfortunately.

Hot chicken Tender

Single Smash Burger

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Double burger with slaw sauce and jalapeños

Tievoli Pizza Bar

4.4(120 reviews)

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Don't follow the negative reviews you find here about Tievoli. Especially the ones that complain…read moreabout service, or the lack of water, etc. If you do, you may miss as a gem of a restaurant and one of the best 'real' pizzas in Chicago. I'm a New Yorker, and although I enjoy a good Chicago deep dish, I still favor NY style pizzas. And this one is the best I can remember in Chicago. I've tried a lot. The crust is almost perfect. Well baked, crusty, chewy, and tasty. Lots of air at the edges and a great bite throughout. We had the sausage and peppers pizza. The sausage was crumbled across interior with fresh peppers. The sauce could have had a little more flavor, but it was very good - not too salty like so many others- and nicely spread across the inside of the pie. The crust held the toppings nicely- there was no mush in the middle. We also ordered a pear and pecan salad. Lots of pear squares, plenty of pecans, and a generous amount of greens. The soup of the day was a Tuscan soup - lots of beans, some sausage, cheese, and a flavorful broth. Fresh and homemade. And very good. Oh, and a pitcher of water came to our table with our plates and silverware. No issues. No problems. (From earlier reviews, we had been concerned about the availability of tap water. Ours was fine.). There was a reasonable selection of beer- including craft beers- at very reasonable prices. We enjoyed our meal. Ordering at the counter was easy and efficient. Prices were reasonable and the value was good. We found the service to be pleasant, friendly, and timely. We will be back to try other pizzas and look forward to it.

Picked up dinner today - got the chopped salad and Sausage and Peppers pizza. Both were delicious!…read moreI wish the pizza had a bit more sausage on it. Order was ready a bit early too!

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Figeddaboudit Pizza

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Oro Bianco Pizza

Smakowski's Deli

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Really enjoyed the stuffed cabbage rolls. They tasted homemade and were very delicious. The smoked…read moretrout was excellent and we will definitely be back. People were very nice and everyone was very helpful. Price is a reasonable location is great.

A family owned deli located on Rand Rd. in Palatine…read more Open 7 days a week offering hot and cold Polish foods to go. Their stuffed cabbage rolls were fantastic! They also do catering. They also have a nice deli and bakery section. Everything looked fresh and they were very busy on a Saturday afternoon.

Deli

Coconut Cake

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Smakowski's Deli . Polamer Shipping. Polish food & Grocery. 1538 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL

Phoenix Flame

4.6(168 reviews)

2.6 mi

This is our favorite restaurant. The dinner options are amazing and varied. The food is fresh and…read moredeliciously prepared. I know I am eating healthy and quality meals whenever my husband and I come here (which is often).

Argentine style steak was really good. Veggies with it were amazing. They have a kids menu, just…read morehave to ask and they will tell you verbally. Waitress and owner checked on us multiple times, they were great.

Ample seating for big and small parties

Popular pear dessert

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Plantain Maduro - spectacular!

Village Inn - Palatine

4.0(29 reviews)

0.7 mi

We stopped in for brunch on a Sunday. The dining room has a contemporary design but also has…read moreelements that remind you of the prior Baker's Square. Overall it is cheerful and comfortable but the air conditioning was cranked up a little too much making me want to leave as soon as possible. The service was friendly and attentive although we were seated next to the kitchen so we overheard many of the staff's comments as they were going in and out of the kitchen. One of the waitstaff was clearly counting down the three hours left on his shift. The food was okay. While reviewing the menu you'll like notice the low prices. While that was nice to see you do get what you pay for. For 13 dollars and change I got the VIB breakfast where you pick four items from a few different categories. I chose scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, bacon and half a waffle. The portions were small and most of the food likely only needed to be reheated to be served. We are glad we gave Village Inn a try but will likely opt for a different place next time.

I'm originally from the PNW (Seattle). Moved to SoCal 35 years back then to Chicagoland almost 3…read moreyears ago. Loved Village Inn. And even SoCal had a few until they almost all petered out. And Baker's Square closed YEARS ago in SoCal. Missed their pies and baked goods! So imagine my (pleasant) surprise when I found this little place in Palatine! I decided to head there for a brekky on a cool May morning. Stepped in, saw all the breads, pastries, and pies along the front counters- wow. I was greeted warmly and seated instantly. My waitress came right away, and I ordered unleaded (decaf for those in the know). It came in a little pot, ala IHOP, and was really, really GOOD. Wow. Decaf has come a long ways from the Sanka days! I ordered the INN-CREDIBLE V.I.B. which allowed me to order 4 yummy items of my choice - I chose the french toast (yummy and spiced just right albeit w/room temp syrup- not a deal-breaker but notable), a strawberry crepe (totally awesome strawberries, but the crepe was a bit colder than expected); scrambled eggs (always a nice stalwart) and two turkey sausage links (as with the frenchie above, nicely flavored!). The ambience was modern, updated, and felt welcoming and (thankfully) a bit familiar. Brought back some good ol' memories even if only the Baker's Square part of the menu was just pies nowadays. But the Village Inn lives on! And that counts - and I'll return. You should check it out too if you enjoy a good brekky at a classic American diner!

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Finuccio and Sons Italian Deli and Catering

4.8(122 reviews)

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Finuccio abd Sons is a family-owned Italian delia and market. The sabdwiches were huge and easily…read moretwo meals or can be shared. My husband and I shared the Fino D. It is one of their signature sandwichs. It is an Italian sub served on fresh-baked Italian bread. It consistent of Mortadella , salami , capicola and provolone. The Italian meats were fresh and flavrful. It was topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. My daughter had the Bella Donna . It was also served on Italian bread. It was thinly sliced Italian ham, with a generous topping of creamy burrata cheese and drizzled with a balsamic glaze and olive oil dressing. The sandwiches were so fresh. We will definately be back.

Yes, there's a reason for the high rating. Everything about the Fino D sandwich is perfect. The…read morecorrect ratio of meat to cheese to bread, the slight heat on the back end of the the meat paired with the tang of the dressing, and the bread...well the bread is King here. 5 stars without a doubt. Finuccio does it right!

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Ham Sandwich warmed

Cafe Fourteen

4.3(220 reviews)

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Food was served so quickly! The food tasted great. They sat us very quickly. Even though it was…read morecrowded they did a great job managing tables.

Such a nice cozy brunch spot! Very busy but they handle the table turnovers well so the wait isn't…read moretoo long. The service was really nice and friendly and they were on top of their game. The food came out fast enough and it's all a big portion. Everything tasted good but not great unfortunately, and my table found ourselves adding salt and pepper a lot throughout the meal. I got the veggie skillet and it just tasted like unseasoned hashbrowns with barely boiled vegetables on top and then eggs on top of that. Didn't really get the skillet part so i would recommend ordering something else. The pancakes were really good without being overly sweet too. We got customized sides and didn't even get upcharged for them! And the server did a good job of splitting the bills without too much trouble. Affordable food that does the job so overall can't complain!

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Mary K.

13 years ago

Not many husbands would tell their buddies from work "my wife would love this place", but when a place is as amazing as this, he just couldn't help himself. He ended up taking me, and he was completely right because the service was impeccable, the owners were kind and gracious, but most of all, the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD! Not just picture perfect, but flavors and textures that complimented each other in a way that I have never experienced before. This isn't just a "sandwich shop", it's simply amazing! I purposely made an account, just so I could write this review. Guarantee you won't be disappointed, unless you don't go and try their food. Its not a bar, but definitely gives you the "Cheers" where if you went back a few times, everybody would know your name type of feel. Unsure of which soup to order, I asked about the chicken tortilla soup, and the owner simply offered a sample to us. One taste is all it took for my husband and I to order a cup to go with our sandwiches. As an Italian girl, I'm pretty picky about anything with Italian meats, but went ahead and tried an Italian type sandwich, and it was easily the best Italian sandwich sandwich I ever tried. The combination of American, Mexican and Italian on their menu would easily make anybody happy. Especially how they were able to even put those combinations together in quite a few of their original and unique sandwiches. I could go on and on about this place, and I would if it meant that this place could forever be around. My only concern is that if word doesn't get out, that I'll be stuck attempting to make my own versions of their food, which I know I would never come close to. Give them a shot because I guarantee you'll be back. read more

Ger A.

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591

12 years ago

Best sandwich I've had in a long time. BONUS nice outdoor tables & umbrellas and close to the train. Thanks Sherwin for talking up the Cubano. The Cubano is now our standard sandwich to take to the airport. I like the Cubano better on the ciabatta bread than the Fiesta on pianini bread, just personal taste. I think the Cubano's also got a little more heat and we order ours extra spicy. Dario's has a Build Your Own Sandwich option, so you can customize anyway you want with their build your own sandwich option. We split one and it's plenty for us, almost too much bread. We call ahead, it's hot and ready in 10-15m. The loaf ciabatta keeps the Cubano hot for a long time, we have picked them up and eaten them downtown and they are still hot. Really nice people, check the hours. Probably no problem with an under the radar low key BYOB if that's your thing. All Dario's needs is Italian Ice to be almost perfect. As good as it gets for now. read more

Bhaskar R.

13 years ago

We have been here with our reading any reviews, this is a brand new place - run by a family, the menu is very well done and simple, the interiors are so neat and so pristine. Now coming to the food - its fabulous, we ordered a chipotle hummus wrap and a pesto panini - both were very well done, I have seen some of the others sitting around us order some salads and they looked really good . What i liked the most is this is a small next door restaurant and I would love to be back . read more

Wayne G.

4 years ago

first of all great food... the southwest chicken was outstanding. the problem was the i had to wait 3 hours for it. the employee said it would take about 15 minutes until i got a call back saying it would not be ready til 5 o clock or right at the time they closed... not sure if this was a mistake as some of my buddies who are regulars said this has never happened. just frustrating none the less read more

Jennifer M.

13 years ago

Went in today after going to the farmer's market, shared Mediterranean salad and the Margherita flatbread. SO DELICIOUS! Everything was made fresh right there, which made me feel good knowing that my food hadn't been sitting under a heat lamp. Clean restaurant, so friendly, artsy-urban feel in downtown Palatine. Will definitely be back soon! read more

James F.

3 years ago

BEST PANINI IVE EVER HAD!! The southwest bbq chicken panini is the best. So much flavor and fresh ingredients. It's also family owned and the blonde boy and his mom are always helpful along with the other staff. I usually don't write reviews so that should tell you enough. 11/10 recommend read more

Kit L.

9 years ago

I love this place for lunch! it is very convenient and close to work. The people working behind the counter are always so nice and inviting. The chicken focaccia sandwich is my favorite! Huge portions though. I usually end up taking half of it back and eating it for dinner later. read more

Chucky R.

8 years ago

This place is a gem in the Palatine area! I went in for lunch and had the tuna melt. Definitely try it. My friend got the cubano pork sandwich and enjoyed that as well. the vibe is fun and the staff is friendly. Go check it out for sure. read more

Drake M.

12 years ago

this place was amazing!!! i went here only for today with some of my friends and OMGGGG it was fantastic, there dishes are served ready and you can tell the effort put in into each meal, i would really recommend entering here and try it. read more

Steve D.

11 years ago

Excellent place to grab a fresh lunch. The food is relatively healthy and the menu is diverse. The place is small and line for lunch gets pretty long. The people behind the counter are friendly and willing to customize anything. read more

Walter W.

12 years ago

I love the pulled Cubano sandwich. It has so much flavor. I think I will have to return regularly. I think it was the owner I met, who was very friendly and will certainly get more of my business. Try this place out! read more

Michael M.

13 years ago

my wife and I were out garage saleing and heard about Dario's so stopped in. Food was very good. Loved the salad and flatbread. Also had a bowl of clam chowder which was yummy good. Will be back. read more

John D.

12 years ago

Great cubano. Coffee is above average although pretty small. Bread is superb in my opinion. Definitely an awesome, quick cafe/lunch place. Inside decor is relaxing and comfortable. read more

Deb K.

13 years ago

Its just delicious. The Caprese Paninis was so fresh and yummy. Also had the chicken chipotle soup which I totally enjoyed to the last drop. Will be back soon. read more

Yvonne K.

13 years ago

Stopped by today with some friends. All the food is delicious & freshly made. Loved the roasted red pepper soup. Looking forward to going back! read more

Samantha S.

9 years ago

Didn't really think there was anything special to their sandwiches... the employees were very nice though. I probably wouldn't go back though. read more

Lisa W.

9 years ago

I really like the Cuban sandwich its very tasteful the staff is great there very nice and always happy the fiesta sandwich is also awesome

Nidy M.

11 years ago

Awesome place to eat. I love their sandwiches. Everything is fresh and delicious. Their soups are delicious. .. I highly recommend it.

Dan R.

9 years ago

Need a quick meal before the train? Dario's is a GREAT option! Try the Cuban and tell them Dan Rivers told ya to!

Vitalic B.

8 years ago

Decided to give it a try I was amazed with the food quality Taste amazing Definitely will visit again read more

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