I ordered six drinks here tonight. My tab had ten on it. The first three went to the wrong table and it took me 25 minutes to get my first round. When I disputed my bill I was told that drinks were already taken off. I wound up explaining my situation to my server then the owner, who informed me that two of the fireball shots on my bill were from me buying him and his employee(a friend who was sitting with us) a shot. After I informed him I didn't buy him a drink, he said he'd take care of it. A few minutes later he handed me back the same the same tab with a dirty look and not a word left his mouth. He glared at me a few more times before I left. In all seriousness I didn't think customer service this bad existed..... Pizza's not bad though. read more

Stopped in on a Monday thinking pizza and found out on Monday they gave half priced pizza. Great start. Then I see 22 tappers with a nice selection of hoppy ales included. The thin crust pizza was excellent too. Nothing better than that so they get 5 stars when you include the friendly and helpful service by Shannon. read more

Just a disclaimer - this review is not based on food at all. We did not get a chance to eat. I arrived on a Friday night at about 7 PM and the place was pretty full. We wanted to eat dinner and looked right away for a table. There isn't a host station or anything. I looked to my left and noticed a small group of people leaving and went to sit in their table when the bar manager approached me and told me I couldn't sit there because he was expecting a party. He next told me that I was number one on the list and woud be seated the next time a table opened. He offered to buy us a drink at the bar, so we went to the bar and waited. After about 20 minutes, another table opened up. I was at the table about half a second after the people got up and went to sit down when the bar manager again approached me and said I couldn't sit there (entirely different area than the first table). He explained that there was another couple that was in front of us and gave them the table. I honestly don't know whether they arrived before us or after us, but regardless the guy told me I was number one in line. We returned to the bar and it didn't look like anyone was going to leave anytime soon and I wasn't sure I'd even get the table. We left about 5 minutes after the second table was denied. I won't be returning. If you go, be prepared for a definite bar environment. Don't expect to sit down right away and do not expect any order involved in the seating. read more

I'm neutral on this place. We came here for dinner on a Thursday night. It was more of a family type of restaurant with kids and someone celebrating some type of kids sport event. I would've liked some booths in this place, but it's the standard tables and high tables and a bar. We started with the mini burgers and they were very good. Think there were 5. Next we did some wings and the special salad. Wings were dry and not very meaty, wouldn't get them again. Salad was good. We capped it off with their special beef sandwich. Way too much salt and wouldn't order that one again. From a food standpoint, we did NOT get the pizza, but I wouldn't eat there again. Drinks were average and reasonably priced. They serve their guiness by just forcing it into the glass and not allowing it to settle before pouring more in. Now I realize that this isn't an Irish pub, but it's a bar for christ sakes, they could at least have a basic understanding of pouring a guiness. They are $4 which is a good price. Wife had mixed drinks and they were $6. Average price, no comments on those. Waittess was good. Touch of sarcasm that's always appreciated and did a nice job of helping us through the menu and was quick and re-ups. All in all, we'll be back for drink specials but won't go out of our way to come here again. read more

I've ordered take out, delivery and dined in before. It's good food. The salads are fresh, appetizers are good and great serving sizes. I've had the vodka pasta, pizza and the house soup and it's all tasty. But what led me to finally write this review was we ordered the bruschetta pizza tonight. It was amazing! And the perfect "light" pizza. It doesn't have sauce because the tomatoes make up that flavor. And between the garlic and basil and amazing crust, it was one of the best pizzas I've had! Definitely recommend you try it! read more

I recently moved to the area and was looking for good pizza. I was disappointed when I couldn't find anything. Then my fiancé finally remembered Evvivas. He said he had been there back in the day and it was good. I said ok as I was willing to finally get good pizza. The food was amazing. We had a pizza which was gooey and cheesy. The crust was traditional which was a pan pizza I think. So good. No complaints at all. The place is small. We got a table right away. But the place quickly filled up. The drinks were cold. I and 100% going back. read more

I ordered for the first time via Grubhub. My selection of pasta with vodka sauce ($11.00) came without the added chicken ordered (another $3, for a total of $14.00). I contacted Grubhub and oh, how nice. The restaurant credited me for $3. How about a full credit of $14.00?! Rigatoni with vodka sauce and no chicken as ordered, is a completely different meal. And worst yet, as I explained to Grubhub, the sauce was BLAND. I could've thrown some pasta in a pot in less time that I waited for the order and my jarred sauce would've tasted better!!! The mozzarella sticks were fine, albeit really salty. Not sure about the chocolate cake as I haven't tried it (I was starving). Will not order from this restaurant again. I wish I would've looked at the reviews before ordering.... Bland taste and lack of seasonings were mentioned before. And I'm not happy with grubhub (who I really do love) even though the did give me a $5 credit for a new order. I reached out to them a 2nd time saying I'm not satisfied bc plain pasta vs pasta w chicken are two different meals. The noted that all Evviva would credit is $3... NOT HAPPY! Taste your food before serving, Evviva and make sure the orders are right!!! To err is human but how about making customers happy??? ***Response to Owner's Comments to my Review*** 1) Regarding your manager not correcting the situation as well as you would have...This is not an extraordinary complaint. Clearly there has not been proper training of management on customer service which is key in any business. I ordered my food at 4:45pm and complained about the error shortly after delivery. Busy or not, a good manager should know how to handle this sort of complaint without much thought. And...I find it insulting that you would even mention that many people complain in order to get free food. The mistake was clearly yours. I do not need a free meal from you or anyone else, thank you. 2) As to my statement/opinion that the vodka sauce was bland, I stick by it. I am no stranger to vodka sauce - it's one of my absolute favorites. Therefore, I consider my palate to be a fair judge on what has a good taste and what is bland. My assertion was honest and in my opinion, correct. Not to gain a "free" meal as you suggested in your comments - AGAIN. 3) As far as criticizing my rating of your restaurant goes, I'm in awe. As a consumer, I am entitled to my opinion. That's what the Yelp community is about. And yes, you are entitled to rebut. But you don't have the right to challenge how I felt about my experience. Most people will take the time to review a restaurant when they are either over-joyed or very disappointed. It's an opportunity to improve, not complain that you will now need two 5-star reviews to counteract that. 4) I would strongly suggest some customer service training for both you as the owner and your staff. I have been in high-end sales for 20+ years and have been extremely successful not only for my consultative style but also ensuring stellar customer service. You can turn a problem into an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with a client/customer simply by demonstrating care and taking extra steps to correct the situation. Not by providing excuses and insults strewn within a half apology... Thank for the offer to try your restaurant for a 2nd time but there are just too many other options and your comments actually made me feel that much more strongly about my 1 star review. read more

Great food and atmosphere ! I have eaten here on many occasions and have always been highly impressed. Lovely bar area. Great place to catch up with friends. read more

Evviva Bar & Eatery - Pizza Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

My wife has historically handled the YELP reviews, but I felt compelled to weigh in on the BEST 'corner pub' in the Western Burbs. We've been to Evviva several times over the last few months, and without a doubt one of the best bar/restaurant atmospheres you'll ever find. From a food perspective, the thin Salerno's pizza is among the top few in Chicagoland--which we all know is saying something! Their tequila wings are outstanding-- sautéed and grilled like no other. Have had many other menu items and never have been disappointed. In terms of the staff--quite frankly they make it come alive. Bartenders Jessica and Jennifer create a friendly, welcoming and FUN environment for bar patrons and families alike. They always have a warm smile for all their guests. Joe the manager busts his rear at all times to ensure folks are having a good time. Add to the mix the live music on Thursdays and you can't beat this place!!!! read more

Okay. I am trying not to be negative. It is so easy for me to be negative about places like this. I will start with a couple caveats: a) I have only been here late at night b) Generally, this has been late at night on a weekend So, while I have been there, it has been a crowded meat market where you have to tell the female bartenders (I don't mean to put them down, but the ones I've seen have clearly been hired for certain assets rather than others, which works for most of the clientele) to top off a beer they've charged you for, but not filled. On the other hand, there's a lot of room to sit, so it's a great place to go with co-workers after work, even if you work late. Reasons that I will update this review in the near future (and it will probably be garnered with an additional star): a) I have heard that they make really good pizza b) I live a quarter mile from here c) While I don't drink while the sun is out, I certainly do eat So I'll check back with y'all after I've sampled some of this pizza I've been hearing about. This place is ridiculously close to the train station, which is where I think we should see more bars in general (near train stations in general). Eh, I've been typing for too long, and I've got to ride my bike to work now. Cheers! read more

We had a party of 6, so we snagged a table in the corner. The beer Celsius wasn't gigantic, maybe 20 beers, but they have alk if the bases covered. Anywhere with at least some Lagunitas on tap scores ok in my book! We had some fried ravioli and 2 pizzas. The ravioli was good, and the pizza was great. We did wait almost an hour for our pizza, and the previously attentive waitress went M.i.a. For a short while in that timeframe. I'm guessing she had a break and nobody covered for her. Overall, service was ok and the food was pretty good. It's a loud sports bar atmosphere, and plenty of TV's everywhere to see the game read more

I was here the day this bar opened and have been a patron ever since. That said, I have experienced the ups and downs, and feel confident in my 4-stars. A number of reasons I can't give a 5, but the #1 is the inconsistent customer service. Sometimes it is spot on and above; other times it is deplorable- just depends on the luck (or, unluck as the case may be) of the draw. Generally, the bartenders are highly skilled, but the floor staff is young and lacking. That aside, the food here is great. Highly recommend the pizza (especially Italian beef and giardiniera) and almost all of the appetizers. Burgers are decent and so are the rest of the sandwiches. The weekday specials can't be beat, and the location right off the train makes Pazzos, n/k/a Evvivas, a must-try. Hopefully you get Katie V. as your server, or Jen (friendly blonde) or Stacy (daytime blonde) as your bartender. read more

Quality used to be alot better, I used to always order the Buffalo Chicken pizza which used to be bomb. Now, not so much. Almost threw the Pizza away but didn't because it was $30 for a large! I know it's specialty pizza but that's a bit excessive. read more

I stopped in here a few weeks ago with my brother and was unimpressed. He and my sister-in-law always talk about how cool the place is and how great the food is. The drink menu seemed decent and with a wide selection of drinks and specialty beers, and the food looked pretty good ... except we ordered an appetizer sampler and everything was obviously frozen food, nothing special, including overly rubbery calamari. Oh, and a long, black, curly hair in it. The waitress was apologetic and the manager did offer us a new platter, but then we had to wait until half hour for the second platter. They offered us free 'house' shots and it seemed pretty nice, until I realized that all the staff were doing these shots with the patrons. Multiple times. I agree with the folks who've already reviewed the atmosphere as older folks trying to act young again. About 5-6 40-year-olds were hanging in one corner doing these free shots all night while the manager joined in on the fun. Our waitress was okay ... she seemed to be ready to ask me for refills whenever I was low, but we always had to flag her down to get my brother a refill. One time, we were both ready but she only asked me then walked away - didn't even look at him. A week or so later, my sister-in-law ordered delivery pizza for my niece's birthday and we were fairly satisfied. I had the sausage, which was flavorful. I also tried the margherita, which was bland with giant pieces of basil that I couldn't really chew through and had to pull out of my mouth. The tomato pieces were huge and after 1-2 bites, all ingredients were off the crust and I was left with really bland dough. read more

Stopped in with my family on a Friday night for pizza before heading to a local festival. We sat outside on the patio. The train station is directly across the street, so if you have little ones, it's perfect entertainment, but if you're going for a more intimate setting, sit inside. Eviva is in the heart of Lisle, and being right by the train station, there's lots of street and foot traffic. I had to go inside to get menus and to alert staff we were there. Service was a bit slow, but it was 6:30p and business was starting to pick up, especially near the bar. They had great drink specials. We chose the $2 light drafts, but they also had $5 domestic IPAs and $4 Bacardi you-call-its. We picked a large pizza with traditional crust. You can also choose a thin or even an extra thin crust. The pizza took about 20 minutes and it was just enough to feed 2 adults and 2 very hungry preschoolers (who have large appetites). When it was time to leave, it took longer than we anticipated to receive our check to get where we needed to go. But our server was sweet and apologetic. Will we be back here? Absolutely! It's a great place to go within our small community to see friends and neighbors and to meet new people as well! read more

As soon as you walk into Evviva, you get the impression that the place is really more about the drinks and their resident "divas" than the food, which is fine. The good news is that the food is really solid also. I snagged a Groupon for $30 worth of food for $15, which my boyfriend and I used last night. We enjoyed a pitcher of Blue Moon beer and a large pizza for $30, which I thought was fair. The pizza was delicious and I really loved their wide selection of toppings, which ranged from artichokes to zucchini. Our server was really friendly also and stopped by often to see how we were doing. We went around 6 p.m. on a Saturday and it was quiet, though it was filling up quickly by the time we left. I've been there before on a Friday night and been unable to find a seat (granted, a Blackhawks game was on) so I think we'll make it a point to go on nights when there aren't big sporting events on. Wow, I sound old. read more

I'll just make this short and sweet compared to other reviews since I just came in here for drinks and a quick bite. I went here for drinks with friends on Cinco de Mayo (yeah I don't get it either, Spanish holiday so let's go to an Italian place to celebrate). The prices for drinks weren't bad at all and the food was said to be pretty good so we decided to try that too. I grabbed a burger while my friends split an appetizer. All the food was straight up delicious for the price. Wait staff was really helpful, attentive, and looked pretty good (not like that's that high on my characteristics on how I want my wait staff to be, just letting people know who need hot chicks on the tables). The place was clean and spacious but hidden since it's not on any main roads. The place is also good for catching a game since there were TVs all over the place. So overall, the place is great for multiple enjoyment. From food to drinks to sports to just relaxing, the Evviva's does well for all. I don't live close by, but I'm willing to make trips out there whenever I can. read more

Had a groupon for this place and came on a Saturday evening. It was packed, there's no one greeting anyone at the front so my boyfriend and I were confused as to if it was seat yourself or if we had to wait for someone. When we got to the table we had a chair missing...and it took a while to find one. Waitresses ddint' come around often enough...we were left waiting. Food was decent. Not horrible but not great. Thats the only thing really going for them.... read more

After wandering around the DT Lisle Farmers Market, my boyfriend and I stumbled upon this little gem. We stopped in for some lunch and beers and found ourselves staying much longer than anticipated. It reminds me of Cheers, "Where everyone knows your name". Our bartender/server, Stacy, was so attentive and nice. She was so helpful recommending items on the menu. I really appreciate it when servers can honestly tell me which items are good, and which items are not preferred. Sure seems like a neighborhood bar - but not the kind that is unwelcoming. Everyone here was really really nice and fun to talk to. We will definitely be back to try more on their menu. Also - prices are very, very reasonable. Solid find. read more

Went here for the first time last night....it was a good time. Nothing special as far as ambiance, food, drink menu, etc.. but still a good time. Evviva's is locate steps away from the train station, but it's far from seedy. If fact, much to our bewilderment there were small children lurking in every corner. I think we'll be back again in the future....maybe we'll even try the pizza. It looked great. This is probably not a place you'd ever go out of your way to visit, but if you happen to be in the area you won't be disappointment, if your expectations aren't too high. read more

Has been spot when visiting Lisle for old Style and pizza. Good sauce and offer gf , but downgrading to 3 stars- average. To keep the 4s - stay inside and with pizza and beer. Lunch missed the mark as service was very slow and sandwiches were cold. read more

It's so tough to decide on how many stars to give this place. It's a fun place, right by the train station. We always go here with friends for a beer or some food. The pizza is to die for, and the vodka pasta is one of the best i've EVER had. They always have fantastic food and beer specials, the atmosphere is warm... i could go on and on.. Rob, the manager (owner?) really cares about how the food and drink go out to tables, and you can always find him there at night. There are a LOT of TV's here which is great to watch games and they're really good about changing them for you. They have recently updated their taps and have a lot of craft beer to choose from, including one of my favorites, Purple Haze. The wine list they have is actually pretty good for a "hole in the wall." They have a lot of different events including the block party which is a lot of fun, but it's crawling with people... i would totally suggest going to anyone! Here's my issue. A lot of the girls there... are not great. It's a seat yourself atmosphere, and sometimes seat yourself is a gamble. You can be sitting there for a few minutes before anyone comes over (busy or not). More often than not, you're sitting with an empty beer before they even come back to see if you want another one. The bartenders are extremely self-absorbed, but AWESOME at what they do. It's hard when their boyfriends / regulars are sitting at the bar to get any sort of attention. It has gotten better over the years, and i think the service will get there eventually, i just wish it got here now :) Go here if you want some awesome comfort food and a good atmosphere! read more

Came here for lunch with a friend a while back. Initial impression: parking is street, and there are a million doors on the building but the actual entrance was not clearly market, or maybe we were having a serious blonde moment, but we seriously walked around the whole building once before it was clear where the front door was. Ha! Anyway. I ordered the gluten free pizza. Anyone who eats gluten free knows that pizza kind of becomes just a shadow of a memory, and GF versions are usually just shades of tolerable. HOWEVER, this was excellent. I actually became suspicious that they were lying to me and giving me non-GF pizza, it was so good. Nope, no getting sick. It's GOOD. Flaky, flavorful. More like what I remember real pizza tasting like. I need to get back there one day. High recommend. read more

I ordered 2 chopped salads, which weren't great. But the food wasn't the problem honestly. It was the wait for the food that was the real problem. I ordered through GrubHub at just after 6pm and received a notification saying my food should be expected sometime between 730-740pm. Well around 755pm I called the restaurant to see where my salads where. Management told me he would've there any second...... So I call again nearly 15mins later and let management (Jimmy? Maybe Timmy? Sorry I suck with names) know the food still isn't here. So he calls the driver and finds out it will be an additional 10 mins til the driver will get to me. All I can think of is how shitty my salads are going to be after 30 plus minutes past the expected delivery time. Now here's the only reason I am giving them 3 stars: the manager made 2 brand new fresh salads and drove them to me himself with a conciliatory piece of cheesecake. He got to me by 830 and was polite and apologetic for my less than stellar experience. I can appreciate the effort to make things right. read more

My family and I LOVE this place. Get delivery every couple weeks. They are always crazy busy so don't be surprised if it takes longer for your food to be made than what was told to you over the phone. Personally, I don't mind waiting the extra minutes given how delicious their food is. Customer service is on point, too. Definitely try the Tony Salerno's Special! We order it every time. read more

Personally I love this place great customer service, pizza and beer at a good price. Love the patio. And the waiters are amazing.

As long time residents of Lisle my husband and I love to support local business. We often frequent a few of the restaurants Lisle has to offer with Eviva being one of our favorites. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The food and drinks are always great and delivered to the table in a timely fashion. Their big boy pizza is a favorite with our family both in house and delivery. Definitely check them out! read more

This seems like a nice local eatery. We were there on a Sunday evening for football. Place was pretty filled. We ordered pizza that looked great. Pizza came out in a timely fashion but was very overdone almost burnt. When we told the wait it looked burnt she said we want to make sure the pizza was cooked. I don't know what that meant? No apologize or offer to make another. The pizza had plenty of topping you won't go away hungry. Pizza was over cooked and the crust was very hard. I will try again and ask for pizza not to be burnt/ cover cooked. read more

The margherita pizza had absolutely zero flavor. We ate it because we were starving. The spirits menu prices need to be updated. We paid $8 more got three drinks than what was listed on the menu. My friend ordered a medium rare burger which she cut open and it was well done throughout it was my first time at this location and sadly my last. Maybe others will have better luck. read more

This place has some great Pizza, for Lisle, that is ;) I have no complaints about this place, even when the service is less than average because it's so good, close by, and I keep coming back. Once in a while they have theme nights, or live music...it's not overly crowded after work as it's near the metra and also has outdoor/indoor seating. One of our last visits there we got a coupon from Matt (one of the Managers) for a free pizza on our next visit as we informed him of what good service we got from the bus boy. Our waitress took our order and was never heard from again...apparently she had a family emergency and left so the bus boy took over but even he gave us great service. If you aren't coming for the nacho fries and pizza...try the punch, it's a chalis for about $12 but it's sooooo worth it! read more

Had drinks there on a Saturday night during the fall so it was pretty packed. Margarita was enormous and cheap but slightly on the sweet side. Some liquor company was promoting that night so our table got a few rounds of free shots that night. Bonus star. Take out from Evviva is pretty solid. Chicken parmesan came with pasta, french bread, and the soup de jour. The portion was so big half was saved for next day's lunch. My personal favorite though is the Evviva salad. Fresh greens, lots of meats, and just the right amount of dressing. Prices are fair so I'll be ordering take out again and visiting to dine in once the patio open up in the spring. read more

Yep, the service is not so good. We arrived towards the end of lunch. Someone cleared an empty table for us and we sat down. It was almost 10 minutes before anyone realized we hadn't been helped. We ordered our drinks and they were delivered fairly quickly. However, the soda my friend got was flat. When she mentioned it to the server she said that she had noticed that it looked flat. So you brought it anyway? Awesome. She also had to ask twice for water. Two of us were craving pizzas so we asked how long the individual pizzas took to cook and were told about 15-20 minutes. Ok, so we ordered. About 30 minutes later the server came and told us that there had been a problem with one of them and they'd be up in 5 minutes. 17 minutes later they finally came out. This is my lunch break, I don't have all damn day. The pizza was pretty decent, lots of toppings, too much cheese for my taste. Since we were running so late now, my friend said we were going to need the check soon even though we were only halfway done eating. One could infer that maybe we were in a hurry? The server brought it pretty quickly, we put the credit card in the folder and set it back on the table. The server walked past several times with out looking at it, then vanished into he kitchen. We didn't have cash so we had no choice but to sit there. The only saving grace is that they do half price lunches. So two soft drinks, one appetizer, three lunch entrees only came to $18. But it took an hour and a half which is ridiculous. They also don't have their own parking which can be a real pain. We might go back occasionally, but most likely not for lunch and definitely not when we're in a hurry. read more

What a pleasant surprise. Happened to be in the area so we gave it a try. The food was excellent and the prices were great! They had live music and it was great. The atmosphere was comfortable and had character as well. read more

All the apps are good, and the french fries are nice. (French fries are very important to me.) Evviva fits in pretty well with the location, and the service is good too. Why not stop by if you're in the area? read more

We have been back here a half dozen times or so since my last review so i thought i would give a little up-y date-y. I have only been there for lunch and today we went again. They have half price lunches and that is a sweeeet deal! However, the service is usually below average. They are nice but dont plan on getting any drink refills anytime soon. We know one of the servers and she always takes good care of us...thats good, but she doesnt work lunches very often...thats bad. The burger and fries is good. The buffalo chicken salad is also quite tasty, but spicy so beware. Pizza is average. Not open for lunch on monday. The half price lunch is only on the food, not drinks (even soda). Dont plan on a quick lunch there...be prepared to wait. It can be crowded during lunch too and it becomes loud...just sayin. read more

Its been awhile since we ate at Evviva. My husband has been craving their pizza (which is Amazing) I was prepared to wait along time for our food because of the previous reviews and we were there during dinner time. However, we had no service issues and everything was served promptly and accurately. Lisa was our waitress and she was great. The pizza as always was delicious! read more

This is my new favorite thin crust pizza place. It's sooo delish! They use a good amount of cheese and the ingredients are fresh and they don't skimp on them. Love artichoke and spinach on my pizza. I haven't tried their specialty pizza's but I plan to in the future. I've also had the pleasure of dining in as well. It's a nice space with exposed brick. Gone a few times on the weekends never had any problems getting a table. The patio is also nice. Prices on the menu are very good. Plus they offer lots of weekday specials. My one complaint is sometimes they play music to loud. I don't like having to shout at the person across from me when we're having dinner. Staff is nice, beer is good. I'm a regular for sure! read more

One of my favorite lunch spots.... everything $5 menu!! Wings and pizza are your go-too's, but the salads are generally great as well. read more

I feel awful giving a bad review like this, especially in the middle of a pandemic, however the food I ordered from Evviva was awful...the chicken sandwich was tough, dry, old soggy lettuce, soggy bread, the fries were completely burnt but also soggy. Had to contact uber eats for a refund, after uploading pictures of the food I got a refund in full. Consumers beware, as I am sure we are all watching our spending right now and need to have edible food. read more

I know that bars aren't known for their food, but they have the best burger I've ever eaten. Don't ask me why, I couldn't tell you. It just has really good flavor. I also hear good things about their pizza. Nice people reasonable prices Great place to hang out in the neighborhood. read more