Huge portions and so many options to choose from! Authentic Italian. Always seated quickly and good…read moreservice.

Food was amazing, service was exceptional... the bartender is super friendly (Jack) and good…read more So much food! we have leftovers for tomorrow!

Where do I begin, located right on the water which makes for a very pleasant view. Right upon…read moreentry there is a long bar for getting the evening started. Everyone who works there were very pleasant for the interactions. We got seated on the upper level and had a great view of the water. Overall inside ambiance was very pleasant. Sleek design. With some old style touches as tribute to the area. The food, I will just say one word....Deeeelish!!! Appetizers - captn krunch tenders - bam bam shrimp - Cheese curds For dinner I got the braised short rib It was so goo perfectly cooked fall apart beef over delicious polenta. Everything from start to finish was absolutely delicious Highly recommend!!!

WOW. First time dining at Fratellos as an out-of-tower and I certainly hope it won't be my last…read more Every aspect of this restaurant is stunning - the waterfront location, the excellent service, beautiful drinks and phenomenal food. We had a private room with pre-set menu that included bread service + soup or salad. Do not skip on the fresh bread with compound butter. I never knew how delicious bacon Parmesan compound butter would be. I want to be a butter snob now and only crave compound butters moving forward. :D Food presentation is beautiful but taste is what wins me over. The tenderloin is magnificent. All of the flavors are in perfect symmetry - the sprouts and mashed potatoes were dynamite. Having broccolini as another vegetable was even better. This is a generously sized dish and easily makes for 2 meals. I can't say enough positive things about my first Fratellos experience and very much look forward to coming back for another taste.

First and foremost the staff and service was excellent! The food however was just well not good.. I…read moreordered the queen cut prime rib, it came out very cold, I asked for the garlic on it which was chopped garlic straight out of a jar, cold and uncooked, just horrible. I ordered the asparagus side which looked and tasted like it had been boiled and was mushy and cold. The warm bread was good and the salad bar was okay but was a bit lacking in toppings. So value for my 45 dollars as just not there at all. I should have ordered the Perch but it was Saturday and wanted to see what else they might have that was tasted, and it was disappointing.

Service was excellent. I ordered baby reds potatoes for a side for my dinner and it looked like…read morebaby blacks, it looked like they were broasted.

Best darn wings around. I love them so much, my wife even…read moresurprised me with them for my birthday dinner. I was VERY happy and hungry

The ambiance was nice the woman at the counter was very friendly and accommodating…read more I had a calzone which was fine but nothing to write about. My friend had the buffet that looked dried out and lukewarm when I arrived at noon. We stayed an hour, there were maybe five other patrons, and no one else ate from the buffet. Zero fresh food was replaced, it just became drier, colder and nastier.

We had a large group of ladies visit yesterday and our server, Selena, was terrific! The food was…read morehot and delicious! We had a long table and all were easily able to chat. It wasn't too loud that we couldn't hear each other speak. Beautiful wall art and the chairs were comfortable. They were very accommodating for a large party, so that was super helpful.

Just ate here! My server, Alexa, was the SWEETEST server I've ever had! She made my day and she…read moremade sure me and my family felt welcome! The vibes here were very positive and uplifting. I would reccomend this place to anyone!

Chef's kiss! What a great little place. Pleasant but nondescript interior, mix of booths and…read moretables. We stopped late on a sunny Saturday afternoon, and it was not busy at all. Ordered breadsticks as an appetizer and a 14" Luigi's Special, which I'm told is the most popular choice. It should be. Wow! After our breadsticks, which came quickly, were piping hot, crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, the pizza arrived - and it was superb. Very tasty, great quality toppings (which I won't list, leaving to you to look up on the menu), very nice thin crust, and lovely sauce. I packed away a little more than I should've, because it was so good. Eating for pleasure, right? So yes, highly recommended, and we will be back.

I have been a customer of Luigi's since day one. They have very tasty food and it is affordable. I…read morenever tried the Cannelloni until today. Wow. It is fantastic. Too often the beef is a bit dry or runny with sauce. Not at Luigi's it was perfect.

Franky speaking Taste of Windy City would put some of the Chicago based hot dog places out of…read morebusiness. The food here is unbelievably great! The hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and pizzas are spot on. I can't believe how good the food is. I keep waiting for one of those TV shows to do a special on this place. Price: The prices here are also great. No way you can buy a pizza for this price in Chi Town, so prices are right on the money... Staff: The friendlies staff, they are professional, clean, always smiling, and customer oriented. Final: Go Here and Eat! you will not regret it. I should know, I lived in Chicago most of my life.

Great lunch spot. So many different sandwich options. I enjoyed my chicken Philly sub, the 6 inch…read morewas a great size. Onion rings were just okay, but loved the cheese curds. Casual restaurant, decent size. Fantastic service. Everyone working was so kind. Great prices, support this small business!

Atmosphere: Really relaxed vibe. Nice indoor and outdoor seating areas. There is a water refill…read morestation by the patio doors. They have an ordering station to place your orders for food/beer. They have a ton of board games to play while you drink or wait for your food. Great place to meet up to wind down. I've been here twice, once for drinks and once for food. Great experiences both times. Service: Friendly and informative. They have a slim team but are incredibly efficient. Food: They pizza is incredible, the crust is untouchable. I ordered the Dirty Martini pizza (they don't have it anymore *cries in salty olive tears*). This pizza is one of a kind. If anyone else had this available in the Fox Valley I would go there every week to get my fix. It's salty, savory, creamy, crunchy and CRAVE-ABLE. We ordered one other pizza on the menu that is a standard offering, The 99 Corvette. This was okay but we both fought over who got more pieces of the Dirty Martini Pizza. I can't wait to come back here for more fun.

Hop Yard has a relaxed, casual atmosphere and seems consciously geared toward the hipster/affluent…read moreworking professional crowd. Their staff are friendly and seem to enjoy themselves. They do not have physical menus or servers to take people's orders; customers scan a QR code to get the online menu and order at the bar area. I can't speak to the craft beer and wine aspect to the restaurant, but they do offer some delicious craft sodas for people looking for nonalcoholic options. Although they have "normal" woodfire pizza choices (traditional pepperoni, cheese, etc.), the highlight is their rotating menu of inventive specialty savory and dessert pizzas. I found their "normal" pizza to be just ok, but the tomato soup pizza (Souper Slice) was incredibly flavorful and unique! It's definitely worth taking the leap of faith for some of their more out-there sounding pizza options. Since they have limited oven space to cook the pizzas, food can take a while to come out if it's busy. Plan ahead and use that time to relax and enjoy their drinks, or come during an off-peak time for less wait.

If you look back over my reviews, there are not a ton of 5-star reviews. On my first, but not last,…read morevisit to Author's there was virtually nothing to complain about! We went to one of their limited dinner services. I had called the day before and reserved a table. When we were quickly seated at a table by the entrance, I admit being suspect of how our visit would go. The hostess asked if the table was alright and pointed out a heater by the table. Not only did it keep us warm, it made our table feel cozy. Despite it being very busy, I'd describe the restaurant as being a great place for a special date. Our waiter for the evening brought great energy. His timing was great and his knowledge of the food served was helpful. Without hesitation he suggested the Napolitana (which was phenomenal). He also made the restaurant less pretentious than I had assumed it would be and it definitely wasn't pretentious). We ordered the empanadas and beet salad as appetizers. Great picks and I'd return just to get the empanadas! As previously stated, I had the Napolitana. My dining partner has the quinoa bowl but added chicken to it. No complaints for either. We finished with two desserts suggested by our waiter. Although truly full from our meal, we polished off the tasty treats. I'm going back, just disappointed I've haven't visited it before now.

Went there for dinner tonight to celebrate my husband's birthday and we were treated unbelievably…read morewell!!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted incredibly warmly! Unbelievable hospitality from the staff (Jackie and Victoria). The food is amazing, fresh, dimensional and just plain delicious . The atmosphere is so wonderful and always cozy/warm. Can't say enough about Authors. We absolutely HIGHLY RECOMMEND. If you still haven't you absolutely have to check it out for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed!