Perfect setting for date night. Service can be slower on a busy night, but 99% of the time we get…read moresat quickly and staff is always polite. The Carbonara and any of the pizzas are to die for.

We were in the mode for Italian and asked Google for some help, Avanzare was one of the options. It…read morewas a 30-minute drive for everyone. The price point was on the high side for us but not out-of-reach. We arrived and was immediately sat in the bar; in fact, everyone is sat in the bar. The dining room has about twenty tables, and they were two tables being used; the bar also had about twenty tables and every table was sat. I asked the waiter and they do sit the bar area first and overflow into the dining room. With the bar area at near capacity and all hard surfaces it was very loud. The dining room had carpet floor and a coffered beamed ceiling it was tremendously quiet. If you want the energy of a crowded restaurant the bar is great, the dinning rom is a more upscale experience.  We started with Calamari Friiti, that is the title of the dish. In smaller print the description is Crispy Fried Calamari, Zucchini,  and herbs. What was served was 70% NOT Calamari but thin fried zucchini strips, fried rosemary (literally the twig of rosemary in batter and fried), and fried thyme (the thyme was removed from the twig so I could not even find it., but the waiter said it was there. At $19  expected more Calamari at least 60%, after all the dish was not called "fried herbs and Calamari". Our table had Spaghetti and Meatballs at $24, the Stuffed Pork Chop special (with Broccoli Rabe) at $27, and I had the Eggplant Parmigiana at $20. I get eggplant Parmesan a lot, it is my favorite Italian dish. $20 is high for eggplant Parmesan, I prefer my eggplant thinly sliced and fried. This is more three eggplant steaks with cheese and red gravy. Not my personal favorite but good. The pasta was so unusual I had to ask about it; the waiter said it is made from scratch in house but the shape in an Italian grocery store would be casarecce. I thought $24 for Spaghetti and Meatballs high but my husband said the Meatballs were excellent. Finally, $27 for one Stuffed Pork Chop also seemed high but it tasted great, the garlic white wine sauce made a tasty glaze. We ordered Tiramisu for the table and one person got the blueberry sorbet. I found the Tiramisu traditional and another person thought the mascarpone cheese was whipped too much. I read a several reviews, most of the reviewers praised the service as outstanding; we found our server disappearing for 30 - 40 minutes; we had to call someone over to order desert and another to get the check.

Sunday night @ 5:45. We had reservations, and were seated immediately, though only half of the…read moretables were seated. This is a really small restaurant, so I would make reservations just to be safe. Immediately after being seated, we were brought delicious bread and butter, and water. We ordered drinks, which came out very quickly. We ordered Pappardelle Bolognese, Linguine Volpole (fresh clams), and Lasagna. The entrees were served with either soup (Minestrone), or Salad. The salad was fresh, and was served with a delicious Ranch dressing. The Minestrone was chock full of fresh vegetables, and was very good. It was served hot...and was clearly homemade. All three of the entrees were beyond delicious. The Lasagna was the best I've ever had. We split a Tiramisu for dessert. It was very good, but it was served layered in a glass vs being served on a plate or in a bowl, so it made sharing very difficult. The prices were reasonable; our entrees were between $24-$30. The Tiramisu was a little pricey @ $9. Service was impeccable. Note there is no parking lot, so street or public parking only. We had no trouble finding a spot, but that might be different on a weekend night. I highly recommend Made In Italy Trattoria.

This placed TOTALLY KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK! Food is amazing!! Especially the vodka pasta as…read moreboth the noodles and sauce are made in-house. Our server (i believe his name is Oscar?) was amazing- so helpful, knowledgeable, kind and funny. I hate the term "hidden gem" but yeah this place is exactly that.

Nice atmosphere and service was good and helpful, anything we ordered was tasty, very nice place,…read morewould recommend to my friends and will definitely come back.

Haven't been to Lucia Rose for sometime after moving to Plainfield. Decided to meet a long time…read morefriend that I haven't seen for over 20 years. I recommend meeting at Lucia Rose. Love the ambiance, Kathy was great as our server it was that the pizza just wasn't on par with what I've had in the past. I ordered the pistachio pizza, my friend ordered the Margarita. I wanted her to try the pistachio as it always had the ability to roll my eyes with every bite. I was shocked when she said it was just ok. She was right! The pistachio cream didn't have the same taste, actually it had no taste. The cheese wasn't melted, but formed hard ribbons on top, and there was so much sausage the taste was just sausage and salt. Even had my husband taste it when I brought some home and he agreed. No eye roll. My friends margarita was equally as disappointing. The cheese wasn't melted, the middle was soft and sat in a puddle of tomato water when you opened it up. We were planning on meeting back again for dinner with our partners, but both agreed we're going to find someplace else.

This restaurant is so much bigger than I thought and I love the outdoor area - I'm looking forward…read moreto going in the warm weather. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I can tell this place has a lot of regulars, which is always a good sign. The food is very good! I enjoyed the salad we started with and the bolognese was yummy. Unfortunately the cheesecake wasn't ready so we got tiramisu to take home and they kindly comped. Can't wait to come back!

Nestled in the charming Old Town section of Bloomingdale, this restaurant offers a delightful…read moredining experience right across from Old Town Park. With both indoor and outdoor seating options, it caters to a variety of preferences, whether you're looking to enjoy a meal al fresco or in a cozy, climate-controlled setting. The food is consistently good, with a menu that showcases a range of well-prepared dishes. The atmosphere enhances the dining experience, blending a relaxed yet stylish vibe that complements the pleasant surroundings of Old Town. Whether you're in the mood for a casual bite or a more leisurely meal, this spot provides a welcoming and enjoyable environment for any occasion. Grigliata del pescatore $23 - Our favorite appetizer! It comes with squid, shrimp and octopus. Barbabietole $13 - Refreshing beet salad with arugula and goat cheese. Diavola Pizza $16 - Favorite pizza, has a nice kick to it. Love their thin crust. Quattro Mori Pizza $17 - Another excellent pizza. Penne vodka $21 - Sauce has good flavor, although plain since it's just pasta and sauce. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024

This has become our new favorite go-to…read more A nice family place with ample seating, and reasonable prices. It's got a decent, clean bar. But it doesn't overwhelm the place. And there's some outdoor seating, when the weather is good. Definitely a local spot that you can just chill and relax at. I've now been here several times and so far everything has been perfect. The staff is always friendly and very accommodating, cordial, and engaging. They seem to go out of their way to accommodate you. And it doesn't feel forced like they have to do it, but just out of good common courtesy. Their thin, cracker crust pizza is something we get every time. Even if it's for just an appetizer, we will get a small and split it up for the table. Really outstanding flavor, great sauce, the "undercarriage" always crispy, and great flavorful cheese. We have gone up and down the menu from appetizers to the main dishes and I've been happy every single dish. As an appetizer, I highly recommend the calamari. With a light batter it's serve with marinara sauce and lemon. We've never seen them overdone or rubbery, which all to common. Ask for a little bottle of Tabasco if you want to add a little heat or kick. The main dishes. Spectacular chicken Vesuvio, chicken Parmesan, chicken Marsala, etc... All Solid! The Italian beef and beef/combo w/ sausage are delicious and quite frankly monstrous. Wow, do you get a lot for your portion here. I would definitely recommend one for that beefy hitter. For me, it's a the beef combo, dipped, with Giardinara, and a side of Au jus. And maybe broil a little provolone on top, if I'm feeling fancy. And honestly, the cakes and desserts are astonishing. The chocolate cake is so delicious and decadent and rich. OMG, I could just go in for a nice coffee and a chocolate cake and I'd be happy. In all, five stars for this place. I will be back on the regular. (honestly, I need to take more pictures. But the food is so good. I start eating it before I can remember to snap a shot)

First time visit to Pronto's. A Friday night early dinner. The food was very good. We had a make…read moreyour own pizza with medium thick crust, bbq sauce, bacon, sausage and fresh garlic. I had Franky's Meatball Salad with Creamy Garlic dressing. We ordered Parmesan breadsticks and my husband had the Vodka Rigatoni Special. More about that later. We were served a really great crusty Italian bread and butter when we sat down. The restaurant was well staffed. Each of us had a good amount of leftovers to bring home. Prices are in line with other Italian restaurants in the area. Even a little less expensive. The server dropped off our bill. I usually don't look through the bill. My bad. This time I wanted to be sure we were charged the Special $8.00 Vodka Rigatoni special and not the regular $12.00 price for the dinner. My instincts were right. Our server charged us the $12.00 regular price. We asked a busser to find our server so she could correct it. We waited about 10 minutes for her to come back. She printed off a new bill with the corrected amount. I've had this happen to me before at other restaurants. I'm always a little skeptical about whether it was an honest mistake or if the server was trying to pull one over on us. I did not subtract any stars from my review since the amount was corrected, Husband reported that the Men's room was immaculate. We plan to return. We were happy with our experience.

The Cubano Italiano. This is only half of the full serving. AMAZING!! Fried pork cutlet, prosciutto…read moreCotto, bread and butter pickles and melted mozzarella. MUAH! Alittle loud but can hear conversations.

We made reservations for 8:15pm. We arrived on time asked to be seated on the roof we're told it…read morecould be 20 minutes or longer before we could be seated so we sat at a high top in the bar area instead. We ordered drinks and appetizers. At 8:30 we were told the kitchen was closing so we placed our entree orders. Everything was rushed from there. Our salads came out before our appetizers, our entrees came out immediately after. While the food was good, the whole experience wasn't enjoyable. Everyone was rushing to close the place. We were home by 9:30. It will be a while before we return. From AI: If last seating is at 8:15 PM, the kitchen should close at 9:15 PM or 9:30 PM. This gives a one-hour or 75-minute window for guests to enjoy a relaxed three-course meal without feeling rushed by the staff.Meal Timeline8:15 PM: Guests arrive for the final seating.8:30 PM: Drinks and appetizers are ordered and served.8:50 PM: Main courses are ordered and cooked.9:15 PM to 9:30 PM: Kitchen closes for the night after preparing the last mains.9:40 PM: Dessert and coffee orders are taken.10:15 PM: Guests finish dining and leave the restaurant.

Ate there over the weekend for my Birthday. Had a great time and the food was awesome. I've yet…read moreto be disappointed in a special or a menu item. With that said a Margherita Pizza to start then for the entrees had the special which was Tilapia and Risotto and the beef short ribs. I was disappointed with the pairing of polenta with this. In the past they used to pair this with Risotto I prefer that. Luckily they did sub out the polenta for Risotto because they had extra risotto that day due to it being in the special. But it may not be possible if they aren't serving additional risotto items. BRING BACK risotto with the short ribs! Overall good time.

Came in early on a Friday night during Lilac season and decided to relax with a drink before…read moreputting our names in for dinner. Service in all areas was super friendly and helpful all night! Nice selection of their own mixed drinks, wine and good craft beer selection. By the time we were ready to be seated the place was hopping and nearly full, we asked for first available. Were seated immediately outside and service was always prompt. There's so much on the menu, my vegetarian friend had plenty to choose from and loved their gnocchi dish with veggies. I loved my salmon with fingerling potatoes and veggies. Fire + Wine will definitely be getting return visits from us!

Thanks to our exceptional Waiter/Bartender 'Tony' my wife, Carmen, and I had really great food &…read moredrinks with 1st Class service in the V Lounge at Venuti's Italian Ristorante, Addison, IL, for our Early Friday Date Nite Fri. March 20, 2026. We will.most definitely be back soon! How soon? VERY SOON!! (Our Waiter 'Tony' (left) and my lovely Wife Carmen (right) in the V Lounge at Venuti's Italian Ristorante, Addison, IL) https://venutis.com/restaurant/

Buffet for lunch is excellent Eggplant parmigiana is superb…read more Love the large vaulted dining room with open fireplace

Had not been here in a couple years (It was off our radar), so thought we would try again. Around…read moreJune 8th Very impressed! The food, service and ambiance were outstanding. Cocktail service was very good. (Olde Fashion!!) My wife got Spaghetti & meatballs with Marinara- She is picky about her marinara and was impressed and the serving was huge with enough for lunch next day. I got the "Veal-Villaggio Topped with spinach and portobello mushrooms, in a garlic white wine fresh tomato sauce, baked with mozzarella cheese, served with garlic mashed potatoes." I enjoy veal do not find it often. This stuff melted in your mouth. All very fresh and chef to be commended. All entrees are served with soup or salad, Homemade bread, sorbet. The service was outstanding. You get a primary server but there is a "team" attending to all needs without intruding. We will return soon

Attended a fundraising event here in the private dining area and really enjoyed the food and…read morerelaxed atmosphere. Tasty wines, Prosecco, and a good beer selection compliment the traditional Italian food flavors. I liked the unique sausage patty in the sausage, onions, and peppers dish and the creamy vodka pasta. Servers were hard working and doing their best to keep up with the busy drink ordering in the private room. I would like to return to try other dishes and perhaps dessert.

This venue is attached to Portilio's. Its the upper scale part of the business! HA!…read moreBarnelli's offers the healthier choices from salads to tuna sandwiches. But their claim to fame is their awesome Italian food. And their great panini's! This location is busy 7 days per week and during all of their open hours. That is due to their great food! Prices are way to high but people don't seem to mind. I have been a regular here for decades. And that says a lot about them!

quality and menu decrease since Dick sold the stores. they said they would bring back peasant pasta…read morein September but reneged. good way to loose customers