My favorite sandwich ever. I've been to dozens of places but this place is by far my favorite. It really has a hometown feel and it's always been busy when I've gone. The portion sizes are quite large and I had my sandwich cut in two pieces. I was trying to only eat half but eventually I wanted to eat the whole thing fresh. They have flavored teas and coke products as well. I made my sandwich however I wanted and everything was delicious. I will definitely go back. read more

Frantonio's Italian Deli & Cafe - Italian Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

First time at Frantonio's today for lunch. Here are some thots: --I ordered the buon appetito sub sandwich and it was fresh and delicious! Better than any sub sandwich chain I've been to. --Service was excellent and there is plenty of inside seating. Has a casual Italian family feel. --Prices are a little higher $14 for a sub sandwich, but in this case you get what you pay for--portions are pretty big. Highly recommended! read more

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we had my daughters baby shower on Sunday. it was fantastic. we had 50 people. room was beautiful. Food was great and plentiful.fresh salad, chicken limon, vodka pasta--so good. Yummy. I highly recommend to host your next party /event here. Plenty of room. Great chef and the staff and owners ,so nice to work with. read more

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Let's talk about real carbonara. Not the cream laden, cheese drowned misadventures you get at most restaurants masquerading as "authentic." I am talking about the kind that whispers secrets in cured fat and black pepper. The kind that demands guanciale, not bacon, not pancetta, and absolutely not whatever pre diced sadness comes in plastic at the grocery stores. So when my husband, unyielding in his pursuit, insisted it was proper carbonara or nothing, the hunt was on. Store after store failed us. Guanciale, it seemed, existed only in theory. I was one more "have you tried pancetta" away from giving up when Google offered a suggestion: Frantonio's Italian Deli & Café. It didn't look like a place that would change my week. But it did. There it was, behind the glass, guanciale. Beautiful, marbled, real. The kind of ingredient that doesn't just belong in a dish, it defines it. Naturally, I left with more than I came for. Handmade gnocchi. Cheese filled tortellini and a box of cookies. For those who have not been to Frantonio's. Go. Find something you weren't even looking for. And if there is a cannoli left in the case, don't think. Just take it. read more

Frantonios Is my go to spot. It's such a cute spot and it's super clean inside. Today i got bow tie pasta dinner with vodka sauce it comes with a side salad and bread. Soooo good and the vodka sauce is so flavorful. Love this place. read more

Frantonio's Italian Deli & Cafe - Bow tie pasta with vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

Food is decent but not comparable to great Chicago deli's. Prices are very high. I would say 30-40% higher than similar places.

Everything is great - subs are unmatched. Deli items, including pasta salads, prosciutto, and grilled vegetables are fantastic. Cookies and cannolis are tasty and fresh. Great Italian grocery items, too. Local gem. Family owned. This is the first place my Dad requests to visit when he is in town. (He raves that they have friselle bread and has threatened to fly back to FL with it.) Wish it was open just a bit later in the day to make it more convenient for quick dinners, although you can still do that if you're an early bird. read more

I really like Frantonio's new location in downtown Barrington. The owners and staff are friendly and the food is homemade and excellent. Of course their cold italian subs are very good but I didn't expect the Italian beef to be so delicious. The beef was flavorful and tender. The bread was crispy outside and soft inside. I think they still use Liborio bread which is my personal favorite made in Chicago. They serve it with a cup of beef juice for dipping or to pour over your beef depending on how wet you like it. Their hot giardiniera I got in the side so I could use as much or as little as I wanted. Honestly this is my new place for a great Italian beef. You can get it with our without cheese. Yum. read more

BEST BRUSCHETTA I'VE EVER TASTED & I'VE TRIED SO MANY OTHER PLACES!!! Also their homemade pasta, meatballs & sausage melts in your mouth-you can 100% taste the difference & your gut will thank you AND their sandwiches are to die for! Not to mention their homemade salads & baked goods. A TREASURE of a place! read more

Great authentic Italian food. Always my go to when I need a quick meal to make my family or when I don't want to cook.

very disappointing- chicken limone no where near the photo on website menu - flat pieces below average chicken quality - no capers or lemon as on photo bland tasteless on spaghetti also not good and thick meatball very tasteless no seasoning and red sauce average--- remembered after that had been 1-2 years since last visit who is doing quality control with the cooks ??? complete waste of money and threw out glad you have good ratings from others - my last visit read more

Hidden inside a side street in barrington, this super friendly and spotlessly clean restaurant features sandwiches, subs, and pizzas. We split the basic Italian sub for lunch and it was plenty. Super fresh lettuce and ingredients. Not spicy but we will add some hot peppers next time. Our sub was ready in under 5 minutes and served to us at our table. We will be back! read more

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Great little Italian deli in Barrington. The Italian beef was fresh, and tasty when we visited a few months ago. This time I had to try their individual pizza. My lord, it was tasty too. Made fresh to order. The sausage is homemade with just the right amount of spice. The sauce was tangy and mouth watering. The veggie sandwich was equally as delicious. Which this little family operated restaurant/deli was closer to home! Oh, super friendly staff too. read more

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Senior lived in the area for over 15 years and ate here several times. Today first time for their pizza. Tasteless. Was like toast with tomatoe paste and cheese. read more

What a wonderful sandwich shop in the heart of downtown Barrington this place is so inviting with the impressive selection of deli meats to take out pasta prepared selections and a wonderful group of counter staff to get you your order filled but most importantly the food is certainly top notch and delicious read more

After returning from my first trip to Italy, I was on the search for authentic Italian food and this place checked all the boxes! I went with my family so I was able to try their pasta, subs, and pizza and everything was amazing! I'm excited to return for more. And the atmosphere was perfect and not to mention the staff was super friendly as well! Win win! read more

One of the best Italian deli in the area! We had the prosciutto mozzarella sub and some side dishes for lunch. The mozzarella reminded me of those from Eaterly! How I miss good fresh mozzarella! The Italian cookies were not to be missed! The orange slice one is sooo on point with the almond flavor and sweetness from the dried orange! I wish I had got more! The people there were friendly and nice! I saw locals would walk in and grabbed premade meatballs and other stuff to go! I am gonna try those premade items next time :) read more

Our first time visiting Frantonio's. This is by far the best Italian deli in the Northwest suburbs. We drove an hour to get there and Frantonio's did not disappoint. The pasta was out of this world. We are already planning our next trip to try the pizza. Thank you Frantonio's! read more

Love this authentic Italian restaurant so delicious!!! They have huge deli sandwiches, salads, pasta and pizza! Went there after my granddaughters dance recital and was pleasantly surprised the food was amazing everything we had was fresh and tasted like a grandmas home cooking! People that work there care about their customers and it shows. Only negative is they don't have wine that is a must for me with pasta. The food was so delicious we will definitely be back eat a sandwich in and maybe bring the pasta home read more

omg, I can't. FRESH, absolutely delishious. we accidentally came by, saw those chocolate cannolis and tiramisu and got it. hands down the best I have ever tried. I rarely buy tiramisu since I make my own but this one beats mine for sure. sandwich, salad was awesome as well. this place is a must!!! read more

Hands down the best pizza in Barrington !!!! Don't even bother with the other places. My bf also loves their meatball sandwiches

The Vegetarian Delight is amazing! I don't live in the area and have only stopped in once, but anytime I'm nearby I will definitely stop in!

Yo best sandwiches, fresh made Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, made in house, and wow excellent pizza. I can't say enough good things about this place. I love it, it reminds me of home in New York. Rich Robertaccio read more

What a cute place! We tried the Magnifico, Buono Appetito (classic Italian), and slices of pizza. Both sandwiches were fantastic. The pizza was good, not spectacular. We will be back! read more

Delicious Italian sandwiches! Stop by for lunch, sit outside, and relax. You'll love the experience. read more

Frantonio's Italian Deli & Cafe - Delicious sandwiches! I'm halfway through mine and each bite is better than the last! - Italian Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

Really cute place! We are from Ohio and we're looking for a local place to get Italian beef sandwiches. Great mom and pop place! Great food! Will come again read more

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This was a very good experience. The sandwiches were large filled with quality meats and cheese. The family owned restaurant is very good. I will return the next time I'm in the area read more

The food was delicious and refreshing with exceptional service. Beautiful and inviting decor!

My wife and I have had occasion to eat lunch here several times in the past month and to take home some of their deli meats. They have tables set up to eat inside but you order at the counter. They are very good and are my new preferred source for deli meats. Very good authentic Italian deli sandwiches, delicious pasta dishes and wonderful freshly filled cannoli. They serve authentic old world recipes that are all available for catering. My real reason for my enthusiastic 5 stars is perhaps unusual. Authentic Italian deli meats are less commonly available but they have them here. We are fans of making real Italian sub sandwiches at home. Most places do not slice their lunch meat thin enough to release all the flavor you get when properly sliced thin. It takes longer and is more laborious. I recently stopped in and purchased all our favorite ingredients for sub sandwiches. I did not think to specify how I wanted it sliced. The lady who prepared my order sliced it all as thin as possible WITHOUT BEING ASKED! When we made our sandwiches we were delighted because the meats were authentic Italian and sliced perfectly with extra care. 5 star results and worthy of you patronage. read more

Food is excellent and so is the service They have a big selection of Italian sandwiches and prepared meals and sauces. The new place is further for me to drive- I miss their old place due to convenience, but the new place is nice. Wish they would go back on DoorDash! read more

Best Italian beef ever. Super friendly and fast service. Always leave the location with a smile on my face. Pastas are amazing as well. Everything is fresh. read more

Delicious deli with lots of great veggie options. Definitely try out the homemade mozzarella cheese. FYI--They do not accept credit card transactions for totals under $15, unfortunately. I'd advise going here with a group. read more

very interesting, try it ! authentic IIalian deli, unusual, unique, great food (eastin, c/o, or bring home), big menu. Way more interesting than all other unusual places, so why not try it. read more

Stopped in yesterday as I heard great things about their Pizza slices. Super glad I did as it was outstanding. Sauce was super fresh tasting and tho a bit on the pricey side $4.25, it was well worth it. If in the area stop in and enjoy this Italian deli. read more

The place is quaint and similar to a street side deli in Italy. The people working there are very nice. The margarita pizza is ok. Ingredients are fresh. Crust is very good. Italian Beef sandwich is decent but very small for $11.95 and no fries. Basically everything on the menu is pricey considering the size to price ratio. Unfortunately, the woman's bathroom is a pit. The floor and sink haven't been washed in a long time. I'm thinking the big hitters are the sub sandwiches. If you visit, you're probably better served to order a sub. Good luck. read more

My son and I stopped in for a late lunch. We recently moved to the area. My son's Calabrese was really good. I had a slice of pizza. it reminded me of the prize by the slice places I went to as a kid. The owner's son insisted we try the spicey sausage that his dad makes from scratch. i make my own fresh and smoked sausage. I am pretty picky. We had a great conversation about all the stuff they lake from scratch. The other place we tired a few months ago their fresh sausage was really dry and not a lot flavor. When we got home tonight, I grilled the sausage up From Frantonio's. The seasoning was spot on. it was extremely juicy. He was right we wouldn't be disappointed . I look forward to our next meal there. As well as the great conversation. Thank you. read more

Newish customer, love their deli sandwiches, pizza slices (seriously awesome) and homemade Italian sausage. Look forward to trying some of their other homemade offerings like fresh pasta and homemade sauces. read more

The fresh made subs here are flipping delicious. I eat here every few weeks and each sub or sandwich has been perfect.

Great place for authentic Italian Meats, salads, sandwiches and sauce. Everything is homemade made, nothing frozen.

Review is just for the sub. It was sorely lacking in the meat quantity department as my picture shows. The bread was excellent. The sandwich was almost like eating a veggie sub bc of the skimpy meat portion. Very nice people. They offered me a piece of fresh mozzarella that they had just made. Any sub from a mom and pop joint like this is still better than the chain sub joints. read more