A little difficult to find, as you cannot see the restaurant from the parking lot. There were no…read moresigns to guide you either but we figured it out pretty well. Once we arrived, the hostess could not have been more sweet. She was all smiles and was very welcoming. Our server was just as pleasant. She remembered my friend from previous visits. The room is very comfortable. Dark with a lot of natural tones that create the perfect backdrop for a lovely meal. A couple requests were missed by the bar and kitchen, however our cocktails and meals were still delicious. We loved everything. Overall, we had a very nice dinner and I look forward to my next visit.

I came here for an event, so my review is based only on the service, food, and drinks…read more As we entered the private room, we were offered wine. I had their cabernet sauvignon and it was delicious. The bread was excellent. The crust almost reminded me of a salted pretzel. The chicken meatballs were flavorful. Calamari was ok. For the 2 pastas that I got to try, the spicy rigatoni was good. Chicken vesuvio was tasty and moist. For the grand finale we had cheesecake and tiramisu. Service was excellent. Park in the orange garage as that is the closest to the restaurant. I left around 8 pm and the restaurant was busy. I definitely recommend reservations.

Had Saturday evening dinner with friends. Excellent Old Fashions (The God Father) Excellent Food!!!…read moreExcellent Service. The staff was AWESOME!!! THANKS!!!

Free parking lot with space. Greeted by friendly employees…read moreand seated promptly. The employees checked in on me frequently but not too much. Nice indoor and patio like environment. Great bar and table area. Drinks: Italian wine Luigi Righetti Valpolicella Ripasso and bread while I waited on my appetizer. Standard Peroni Italian beer. Dessert: apple crostata with vanilla gelato and drizzled caramel. This was good, fresh, and hot. Need a little more apples but delicious. Appetizer: I had Fritto Misto lightly breaded calamari, octopus, and shrimp in garlic. I liked this dish and substituted the cocktail sauce for marinara. I'm not into sweet dips. Entree: Bucatini Del lazio a pasta with lobster meat and jumbo shrimp in a brandy cream sauce. This was delicious and light. I can tell that the pasta was homemade. Very filling but I would have wanted more garlic in it.

We ventured out on a very frigid Saturday night for dinner. We dined at Taurasi, which we haven't…read moretried before. Sergio was warm and welcoming as he showed us to our table. We sat in the far back room, which felt like an overflow room. I wished we sat in the first dining room. (Note to self for next time ) We brought a couple bottles of wine from home. Corkage fee was $25 a bottle. I learned that this restaurant has a dual license so not only can you enjoy their large selection of wine while dining, but they sell their wine for 50% off of the wine list price to take home. Carol, our server, was personable and took good care of us. Our party of five shared two starters, the antipasto and the carpaccio. I was surprised that the carpaccio, although fresh and tasty, did not come with any grilled bread. I always order carpaccio at restaurants and it usually comes with crostini or grilled bread to put the thinly sliced beef on. I think that would be a nice addition to this starter. Taurasi makes homemade pasta so the five of us all had pasta dishes. My husband had Rigatoni Ragu Napoletano with an addition of a side of two meatballs. I had Ricotta Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. Both very good housemade pasta dishes. The side of meatballs were served with no sauce. I thought that was quite unusual. My husband and I split the meatballs so I asked our server to bring some sauce for the meatballs. The meatballs were full of flavor, soft and moist. It reminded me of my dad's meatballs. My friend who doesn't eat meat took a bite and asked for a second one. That says a lot about the taste of the meatballs. Sergio checked on us periodically to make sure we were enjoying our experience and then introduced us to the owner/chef Raffaele at the end of our meal. Raffaele is the one who curates the wine selection. He is a sommelier as well as the chef.. While talking to Raffaele, I asked about the pasta my husband and I learned to make on our trip to Tuscany last fall called pici, and he said he would make it for me even though it's not on the menu. Well, you know I'll be coming back to his restaurant again. Taurasi also hosts special wine events/ tastings and also has live music on occasion in the bar area. Outside of the minor glitches I had with where we were seated, the lack of grilled bread with the carpaccio and the sauceless meatballs, I would recommend this restaurant. The pasta is delicious and the service is good.

Visited Taurasi's for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the food, drinks and ambience…read more We didn't know what to expect when they advertised their food as being from Southern Italy, but everything we had was delicious ... banana pepper appetizer, shrimp cocktail, gnocchi, and meat ravioli. We recommended this restaurant to our son and his wife, who incidentally live in Westmont but had never gone to this restaurant, and they too were very much impressed. Will definitely be back. The only negative is that the parking in the area was a little confusing.

Always a great meal. Food is superb. Vibes and setting are great. Service is wonderful. Wish we…read morecould come back more if we lived closer .

Not exactly sure what has transpired here in the last year but we had our FIRST BAD experience…read morehere. Poor service from a waiter we've never seen before. Poor quality food for the first time ever, not even just different, but Poor. My pasta came out half full of water and oil. The chicken parm was so bland with a red sauce that actually tasted like it was out of a can. For some reason it was extremely loud in the dining room too. I'm sad about this, it really was my favorite restaurant.

This place had an elegant feel from the moment we walked in. Between the outdoor seating, the…read morebeautiful bar, and the open kitchen, the whole place has a great atmosphere. The smell of fresh garlic, tomatoes, and herbs in the air made us even more excited for the food. Our waitress was super friendly and made us feel welcome the whole time. I ordered the Fettuccine with Bolognese sauce, and added a meatball. We also ordered the Penne Alfredo with sausage so we could try both. When the plates came out, the first thing I noticed was the gigantic meatball. The fettuccine portion was generous, and the Bolognese had a rich tomato flavor. It was bold from the first bite, but for me the sauce became a little overpowering, and after a while it left a slightly metallic aftertaste. It was really good, but It was just a little too intense for my taste. The meatball was tender and flavorful, but I don't think one single meatball was worth the extra $5. The Penne Alfredo with sausage, though... that was the star of the meal. The Alfredo sauce was rich, creamy, and coated every piece of pasta perfectly, while the sausage added the perfect savory bite. I honestly wish I had ordered that instead. If I came back, that's exactly what I'd order.

Hi Yelpers, I sent…read morethis directly to Lucca's 6 days ago, and have yet to hear back. Being an independent vs a chain, I guess they have different sop's for responding to concerns. For your consideration: Disappointing - and I wanted to reach out versus putting this on OT / Yelp. $307.82 including tip for the following: Made a 5:30 rsvp, even though my entire party wanted 7, but I didn't want to be rushed and have a nice table, not to mention avoiding the issues below. Checked in early, seated right away in the back room, next to a spare chair and highchair. Room was warm with one other table in it, and bright. Noted "21st birthday" on rsvp, so maybe this table was set aside thinking it was a bunch of college kids. Server, Mariam, overall was fine. Drinks were priced by city standards. "Brooklyn" was watered down and not really cold. Glass wines weren't cold. Decided to skip apps and go right to entrees because we had other birthday stops to make. Nothing we ordered should have more than a :15 minute ticket time, especially fired at 5:45. We waited 30+ minutes for entrees, which were delivered in stages - 4 entrees, then 5 minutes later, the final 2 by the same guy. Only one food runner on a Saturday night? Marsala potato side delivered 5 mins after that. The food was marginal at best. All the pasta was overcooked and really not very presentable. Sauces were breaking. Portions were smaller than last visit. We had 3 baskets of bread to make up for it. No manager check on entrees, although we did see one turning down the AC. When did table visits become optional in our business? Very good tiramisu with a candle. The 3.5% service fee is a Covid-era tactic that shouldn't exist after 5 years... We have three more summer birthdays and the group unanimously said "let's try somewhere else." But, Lucca's may have had an off night, and I believe in giving objective feedback and trying it again. Thanks for listening.

A chic and trendy spot with an amazing atmosphere and and even better food…read more We started our meal with the bacon wrapped dates... chefs kiss. Fair warning, the red sauce has a nice kick to it! For the main we had the Caesar Salad and the Prosciutto/Arugula Roman pizza. I love a fluffy savory pizza and this one hit the spot. Service was decent. When we arrived we were told that the dining room would have a 45-minute wait but the bar was open. We opted for the bar. Obviously, when seated at the bar you have some trade-offs. It was a bit noisy and the bartenders and hustling to care for everyone, not just you so it was a bit slower. Not a bad thing, just something that was noted. Parking is street and wasn't too bad for a Friday night! All in all would absolutely recommend!

We came to check out the Umbrella Alley and stumbled upon Ella's Italian Restaurant, so we decided…read moreto stop in for their lunch specials and happy hour. For the lunch special, you get two square slices of pizza and a side salad for $15, which is a great price for what you get. The crust was SO good--pillowy and crispy at the same time! The flavor was tasty and robust. We also ordered the meatball sliders, which came with three sliders and a little spicy sauce to drizzle on top. They were SO good! The sauce definitely added a nice kick, and I even added some to my pizza. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing, and the weather was perfect. It was a great spot to stop for a bite while checking out the area!

Vistro Prime has long been on my list to visit, especially after going to their other location…read more(Petite Vie) in Western Springs. This spot is marketed as a "neighborhood steakhouse" ended up feeling more like "modern american faire" to me. The menu offers a variety of meat cuts, seafood, salads, handheld items, elevated apps and more. The inside feels like a sophisticated bistro with a cozy atmosphere. For drinks, we started with the Bee's Knees & Smoked Apple Butter Old Fashioned. The Bee's Knees was perfectly balanced and flavors played well off each other. The Smoked Apple Butter Old Fashioned utilizes one of his "jam session" products which was fun. The flavor was a bit more spiced than I was expecting and could have used a bit more of a spirit punch. For appetizers, we started with the Toasted Ravioli and Crab Cakes. The portions were smaller but the flavors were fresh. Hearing Chef Paul Virant is from St. Louis, connected some of the fun options like Toasted Ravioli. The insides had the perfect meat to cheese ratio and the red sauce was nice. The Crab Cakes tastes fresh and I loved the sauce on top with it. After apps, we decided to share the Vistro Burger. This burger is rated the best burger in the Western Suburbs and I now understand why. Burger, Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Pimento Cheese, and a soft bun is put together and burst with flavor. The burger was a bit messy but just made me want to enjoy it more. Our server was nice to split the entree into two portions for us. For dessert, we ordered the St Louis Gooey Butter Cake which was phenomenal! We also got the Mexican Chocolate drink to share which was the perfect nightcap. We were also celebrating a special event so complimentary champagne & a blondie dessert were given to us. Overall, there are some great pieces to Vistro Prime. The burger has a reputation for a reason and is well worth a trip to try. Some appetizer & drink portions were a bit small for the price point but flavors were good. Our service was good but not amazing sadly for having dined at an earlier time. Either way, I'm so happy I was able to experience another one of Chef Paul Virant's amazing spots!

Delicious food - enjoyed the apps especially the Burrata, mussels, chicken wings and calamari. The…read morehalibut main was tasty and all the desserts we tried (hummingbird cake, gooey butter cake, key lime pie and the birthday dessert) were top notch.

I was welcomed to the busy bar by Val and Anna, who provided attentive service, as did the solid…read morebar-back. I had a nice Rose to start, along with the LaScarpetta app, which punches you in the face w garlic, which I love. While I had the intention of eating light, I caved for the Pappardelle Bolognese. The best. The bar was busy w groups (business dinner guests) awaiting tables. One of my regular stops in the CHI burbs.

This place never disappoints the food is very authentic Italian nice atmosphere very nice outdoor…read morepatio with music on weekends