We love Gia Mia! Such a lovely spot for upscale comfort pasta dishes, tasty wood fire pizzas and lots of yummy shareables! My go-to order is the bolognese and my husband's is the vodka pasta. But when we are in the mood for it we love to split a pasta and pizza! Also highly recommend the wild mushroom toast appetizer to share for fungi lovers. For kids, there are several options and an affordable kids meal. It's a great spot to go for a casual/nice meal with the whole family or on a date! At our most recent trip, we had great quick service with a very friendly waitress. We appreciated that she expedited our toddlers food to come first- an unhappy toddler is unfortunate for all- so we were grateful. Already can't wait to visit again. read more

Gia Mia - Rigatoni Bolognese - Pizza Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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Tried this location for Gia Mia. It's smaller but similar to another location I've been to. We ordered the meatballs to start, then got a Margherita pizza with spicy soppressata and the prosciutto and arugula pizza. The meatballs were good, especially with the polenta. No complaints there, and the sauce had great flavor. Both pizzas were good overall. The arugula one could definitely use a little more flavor -- I asked for balsamic, and that made it better. Service was good, and it was clean inside. read more

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This review is for the recent, five course, Tour of Italy wine dinner at Gia Mia Downers Grove. (3.5 stars) This was the first such wine dinner at this location. There were two problems with this dinner; noise and the timing of the food coming out of the kitchen. My wife and I were seated at the end of a long table across from each other. It was impossible to have a conversation across the table because of the din in the room. After a few minutes we switched seats with the couple next to us such that we were seated NEXT TO our spouses as opposed to across from each other. That helped but you still had to lean in to hear each other. It was impossible to hear the staff when they were describing the food or the wines we were having. I'm not sure what Gia Mia could do about this. Lots of hard surfaces. Nothing to adsorb sound. The other problem was that the food was coming out of the kitchen much too fast. We didn't have time to enjoy a course or the paired wine when the next course was being served. Things only got worse as the dinner progressed. As I was finishing my third course I had that wine in front of me. The wine for the next course had already been poured. It was only a few minutes later that they were pouring the wine for the dessert course. So at this point I had three wine glasses in front of me. Earlier in the meal a server wanted to take an unfinished glass of wine from me. I indicated that I wanted to keep it. My wife, who has conducted many similar wine dinners when she was working, commented, "They are running short. They need your glass". The front of the house staff was excellent. They tried very hard to make sure guests were taken care of. They kept smiling thru this entire ordeal. One of our tests of restaurant service is whether or not used tableware is replaced or do they just take it off your plate and put it on the table. They replaced the tableware. The food was good except for the olive oil cake for dessert. It was hard. The wine was average. The Gia Mia in Wheaton had a similar noise problem. They hung baffles from the ceiling that helped a great deal. The Naperville Gia Mia has a similar noise problem. They haven't done anything about it yet. read more

Huge fan of the lunch specials... our server Taylor as very accommodating of my requests of no meat in my sandwich along with adding garedenra peppers. Love the beet salad . So glad we have this lunch spot close to home. read more

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I didn't really want to go there. It was a dreary glum cloudy summer afternoon, and the sight of the restaurant sitting there on the corner, the color palette of the interior against the somber sky, and the type font of the sign's logo... all conspired to force a recollection of some event in my past life that brought me pause. But my Bride said: "c'mon! It's really good!". So I relented. Greeted at the door by a trifecta of Blonde Gorgeousness, my mindset relented just a bit. We were seated immediately. The venue, like just about EVERY restaurant nowadays, was fitted entirely with hard surfaces, and thus was inordinately loud, as if it had been specifically-engineered to make the guests uncomfortable, and increase the turnover rate at the tables. Not assisting this - everyone we spoke with (employees) did not project their voices AT ALL, causing quite a few "please repeat that's?" and so forth. And I continued that with my wife, sitting across from me at the table - most of the time, I simply could not hear her. I will (and *DO, OFTEN!*) happily report overly loud venues to the correct Authorities. I pulled out my dBm meter and checked - they were within bounds. Gia Mia is loud, but not unlawfully. The music was on, but never called itself to attention by being too loud. Kudos there! The menu was well-varied, and took a bit of study: many of the items involved cream sauces. I'm allergic to cream and similar foods. Kudos to the head chef - they identified each item for me on the menu, and saved me a good deal of interrogation (or worse results after the meal). I'm not a Restaurant Critic, except when complimenting of exorcizing venues on Yelp ("for the Greater Good") - but their menu seemed nicely varied. Pleasant to see! In the end, my Bride and I appetized with the Calamari Fritti (versus Griglia, which I prefer). So, I was a bit bummed when it arrived, breaded and fried. But, no worries! Chef knows his game - for Fried Calamari, this must rank as the BEST I've ever had. The breading texture, seasoning, crunch, and - ah, "enjoyability" were simply sublime. Just the RIGHT touch of salt, no ostentation here. Perfect! We also split some meatballs, veal, which were magnificent. My Bride ordered a pasta dish, which looked wonderful (and she advised that it WAS), as I debated the menu yet again. This being my first visit to Gia Mia, I decided to take a chance, and ordered the Bruno pizza. Now, I'm a native of Washington DC. Growing up, I had always heard that "for good Pizza, you have to go to Chicagoland!". There was a venue in DC, the kind with the Mob Room in back, that I frequented for years, whose "Cosa Nostra" Pizza was the BEST. Not on the menu; you had to know to ask for it. Life brought me to Chicagoland in 2014, and for the past 11 years, I've been diligently seeking that "really, REALLY good Pizza". I hadn't found it. I'm not a fan of deep dish, either. Then, in front of me landed "the Bruno". Now HERE's a Pizza that met the mark. Simply the FINEST Pizza I've had since 2014. Thin crust, crispy, hot, with EXACTLY the right proportions of each component. Eating it is tricky: without the usual "too much tomato paste that turns adhesive during cooking, glueing all the components into a single, flavorless mass", the components of the Bruno are different: they WILL fly off the Pizza as you eat it. By the same logic, each flavor stands out on the palette as a separate taste and texture, gloriously melded by Chef into a unified experience. "This," quipped I, "is a really, REALLY good Pizza!" Again -I'm not a food critic. I DO have high standards: I'm older and have earned the right to be crochety. But I despise writing bad reviews, and gladly write-off "single episode bad experiences", because EVERYONE is working to feed their families, and are entitled to having a bad day. We're all in this life together. On the flip side though - when a restaurant and their Staff come through with a really unique and pleasant experience, I feel I owe it to them to let the world know. With Gia Mia, I have happy occasion to write a nice review. You have been thus advised! Summing up: their prices were fair, portions excellent, service excellent (but need to learn to project their voices), food excellent and deserving of Award. The dining environment so-so: way too loud. A good place to go if you want to be alone, with nobody talking to you. I'd weigh them as Six Stars for the magnificent Pizza, withholding one for the noise, so Five Stars here. The triad of Blonde Gorgeousness was no longer available for viewing as we left, close to Closing Time. We emerged back into the drear night, well fed. Thanks! read more

I'll keep it short and sweet- we love Gia Mia! The Chicken Parmesan is one of the best I've ever had and a go to every time. We tried a couple new dishes due to a menu change (bring back the mushroom toast!!). The whitefish was outstanding, the pesto chicken pasta was solid but nothing worth writing home about. The real disappointment of the meal was the calamari- many pieces of just breading, as well as fried lemons and veggies and only a few decent pieces of calamari- would not recommend. The service was excellent as always! read more

Gia Mia - Gigli Toscani Pesto Chicken (top), Mediterranean Whitefish (bottom) - Pizza Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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We came as part of a large party and had a good time! We tried a variety apps including the calamari, zucchini fries, and prosciutto and fig bruschetta. For the main I had the prosciutto and arugula pizza which I enjoyed though thought it was too lemony. They also have a $15 lunch special. However, the service was slow. read more

Gia Mia - Prosciutto Arugula - Pizza Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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Not a bad place to get some Italian. The appetizers were really good and the pizza isn't bad either. We tried: - Tuscan Shrimp & Polenta - Arancini Mozzarella - Margherita Pizza - Pasta Gia - Short Rib Gnocchi - Paccheri Vodka The arancini were my favorite dish of the night. The pasta was fine, but the apps were just better. I also had a Lemon Travolta which was solid. read more

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Super cute and casual Italian restaurant! Service was great. We were seated quickly. We were able to get some table bread upon request. The food was ready quickly, as well. The chicken Parmesan was very flavorful. Overall, a great experience! read more

Gia Mia - Chicken Parmesan - Pizza Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

This was our first time here. We went on a Wednesday night. It was pretty busy. The restaurant has plenty of seats and also an outdoor patio. They have a table for us right away. We ordered the Tuscan shrimp and polenta, paccheri vodka, and linguine carbonara. The shrimp and polenta were good. It wasn't too salty when mixed with the polenta. There was a kick from the pepper. The linguine carbonara was creamy with the Parmesan cream and the egg yolk. It was delicious with the bacon. I wish the portion were a little bigger. The paccheri vodka was also good with delicious vodka sauce with sausage. The waiter was nice and friendly. He gave us recommendations on what is good on the menu. He would come back to check if we needed anything. I would go back to try their other dishes. read more

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FAMILY VALUES A spur-of-the-moment lunch turned into one of the most affordable meals we've had all summer. When my wife suggested we take the kids to eat at an Italian restaurant on a Saturday, I immediately saw dollar signs flashing before my eyes and tried pivoting to a less-expensive option ("is Wendy's OK?") As it turns out, I had no reason to be worried for my wallet. Gia Mia is right on the corner of Main St in downtown Downers Grove, just a stone's throw from the train station. It can get loud when the Metra stops to offload passengers, so if you're sitting outside on their patio expect noise from commuter trains. Parking is available in the lot across the tracks or on the street in front, if you're lucky. The inside is beautiful with lots of natural wood and tasteful lighting. Pints were fair at $7/ea, the wifey had a couple Stella Artois while I had two Half Acres (does that mean I drank a Full Acre??) Staff were more than accommodating to our party of four and we felt taken care of as customers, especially the kiddos. For apps, we got the arancini (6 for $14), delicious balls of creamy risotto in a sea of garlic tomato sauce, which were amazing. Our 4yo loved his cheese pizza ($5) and our little girl had the spaghetti & meatball ($6) off the kids' menu. These were ideal portion sizes and a really good value. I hate when places overcharge for some reheated bullsh*t, like kids won't know the difference between a homemade pizza and a frozen one tossed in the microwave. Gia Mia doesn't play those kinds of games, and I respect the hell out of them for that! Bread = 5 Circuses = 4.5 I was pleasantly surprised to see lunch specials on the weekends. The majority of restaurants are full price Fri-Sun, so we couldn't pass up on a pizza + side salad for $13. My wife chose the caramelized onion & pear pizza (blue cheese, arugula, balsamic) and a baby kale salad w/beets and whipped ricotta. I thought the bbq chicken pizza and Italian farm salad were perfect. Great stuff all around. * TL;DR * Get this: 2 adults (guzzling 2 drinks each) plus 2 kids had an absolutely delightful lunch - on a SATURDAY - for under $90. In downtown Downers. Yeah, I'm shocked too. Gia Mia is very welcoming to families, from the attitude of the friendly servers to the reasonably-priced kids menu. Being able to take advantage of a lunch special on a weekend is almost unheard of, so kudos to management for featuring this (please continue doing so!) I'd come back to try more small plates and enjoy their lovely outdoor terrace, maybe for dinner next time. Wonderful place. Def-o recommend-o! read more

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Amazing experience! Friends and I came to Gia Mia for the first time this evening. Food was fantastic and reasonably priced for Italian cuisine in my opinion. The Downers Grove location is very cute, located right in the heart of downtown. Street parking could get scarce, but we came on Saturday evening around 6PM and there were plenty of open spaces available. We got the butternut squash risotto ($21), linguini fini carbonara ($18), pacherri vodka ($20), and margherita pizza to share ($14). All dishes tasted great, very fresh especially the pizza. Even though pasta is a heavy dish, I did not leave feeling groggy or greasy from the pasta here. Our server Madeline was very sweet and kind. Will be back during lunch specials and 1/2 off Pizza Mondays. read more

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So, I don't usually go to a lot of chained restaurants but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food here. This location is in downtown Downers Grove, close to the train tracks. There is a free public parking lot nearby as well. Our server was very friendly and attentive. He made sure our food was to our liking. We ordered Tuscan shrimp + polenta, paccheri vodka, and linguine carbonara. Prices were very fair and reasonable. The restaurant was clean. There is seating inside and outside. -Tuscan shrimp + polenta 5 - the combination of ingredients really worked well. It's not too salty when you eat all of it together. It has a tiny kick from the roasted peppers. -paccheri vodka 5 - the sauce was very creamy and delicious. You got a good amount of meat with the giant rigatoni pieces. -linguine carbonara 5 - this is a lighter dish compared to the paccheri vodka, but it's still a great dish. You can definitely taste that parmesan cream and black pepper. read more

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Casual dining inside, but the food was beyond our expectations. Was looking for wood burning oven pizza and got so much more ! The only item we weren't in love with was the Brussel sprouts- they just didn't have much flavor. The calamari was tender - and the lemon aioli was an amazing companion. The eggplant was fresh - and the balsamic glaze takes it to next level. But those desserts were the star of the show ... Our waiter encouraged us to treat the dinner like a small plate / family style and it was perfection. Just look at the pictures - presentation and flavor was a ten out of ten. read more

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One of my favorite pizza spots in Chicago! Pizza is light and airy, with quality ingredients. We normally come on Monday's when pizza is half off. There are a few locations in the suburbs. But overall they have a great selection of drinks, great tasting food as well. Service has been reliable while we have been there. Great decor and ambiance. read more

Clean and pretty space, lots of light wood contrasting dark curtains. Fast and helpful servers. Food came out quickly as well. The pizza I got had delicious dough, yummy sauce and cheese. The meat was a little spicy for my taste, but still good. My boyfriends pasta was delicious. The sauce was well balanced and the portion size was not overwhelming. Really happy with the experience overall. read more

Gia Mia - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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Their pizzas are great. The service is good and the ambience is nice. It's a decent pizza place read more

Gia Mia - Customized pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Three of us went here for lunch recently. Two of us had the Tuscan shrimp. It was so salty that my friend's blood pressure was noticably higher later that afternoon. She also had a soup that she said was very salty. We mentioned it to the server but it didn't seem like he cared. There were also children running wild and screaming, with neither the parents or management doing anything. The server said they would be leaving soon, but unfortunately, not the case. Just a very disappointing experience overall. read more

The service was absolutely fantastic. The food was excellent and they prepared drinks very well. Totally enjoyed our time there and I will be returning. The menu had excellent choices and were well prepared m. The food was very fresh and it was not greasy or heavily salted or overly spicy. Excellent all around. Great job to the chefs and all staff members read more

There was a lot of variety in the menu and it was hard to choose. I chose the soup with sausage and kale. My entrée was the polenta with scallops. Both of them were extremely salty. The scallops are fine, but the sauce and the polenta was very, very salty. I told the way to tell the Chef to cut back on the salt. Hopefully he'll do that. read more

Enjoyed some nice light lights on the patio and refreshing cocktails. The prosciutto fig toast was my favorite. Other items we had was calamari, pepperoni pizza and broiled oysters and all were good. Great spot with consistently good food, lunch specials are a great deal too! read more

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I like Gia Mia and I has been to another location in Naperville, St. Charles and Wheaton but Downer Groves is my favorite location. Kids friendly. My sons enjoyed seeing the train pass by. Parking is easy to find (I'm not going in rush hours). Foods came fast and tasty. Friendly staff. Clean and nice restaurant. read more

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Gia Mia continues to be a consistent, italian go-to in the suburbs. The Downtown Downers Grove location was one of the best designed spaces I have been to of theirs. I thought parking would be difficult but since it is across the train track from most of the hustle and bustle of downtown, there were plenty of street parking spots. I called ahead and the restaurant was great about accommodating our larger group. I could not say nicer things about our server Ashley H! She was patient with our group, on top of drink orders, made sure special accommodations were heard, and made sure our bills were separated correctly. You can tell she loves what she does which ultimately makes the customer experience that much better. While visiting, I tried both the Pear & Limoncello Fiesta and Pomegranate & Rosemary Collins. I enjoyed the Pear & Limoncello Fiesta a but more as it was brighter, fresh, and fruity. The Collins was a bit more acidic. For starters, we all shared the Meatballs al Forno, Zucchini Frites, Wild Mushroom Toast, and Prosciutto + Fig Bruschetta. All were great! For my main, I got the Paccheri Vodka (not spicy). I loved the larger noodles that were cooked al dente. The sauce and flavor were perfectly savory. Our group got a large mix of pastas, pizzas, and entrees and all were liked. Overall, my experience at Gia Mia was wonderful. This is the perfect spot to come for a date night, catch up with friends, or to dine with a larger group. Be sure to add to your list to visit! Tip: All locations offer half price pizzas on Mondays! Special Note: Gia Mia is the same restaurant group as Ella's, Livia, Fire + Wine, and Moto Imoto. I have been to many of these and am always impressed! read more

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Gia Mia in Downers Grove gets five stars without question. The calamari fritta was light, crisp, lemon-kissed perfection. The vodka pachara--oh the vodka pachara--silky tomato cream, a whisper of chili, pancetta crunching like secret promises. And the Bruno pizza? Crust so thin it crackles, fennel sausage drooling fat into that bubbling cheese. Adding the butterscotch bread pudding for dessert was simply divine--warm, sticky caramel oozing around chunks of brioche, topped with a scoop that melted faster than my resolve. Left full, smiling, already planning my return. read more

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It was our first time at Gia Mia's. We were greeted and seated promptly by the hostess . The we sat for 13 minutes, finally our waitress came. We ordered and were given our drinks. We ordered the lunch specials and everything was spot on delicious. We had the rigatoni with a beet salad and my wife had the wood fire pizza. It was so yummy good. We're coming back and look forward in being served on the patio. The restaurant has a great vibe and ambience, BUT the service sucked. We only saw our server twice! Once to take the order and the second time to deliver our check. We had to get our own water when we ran out from the hostess. read more

Great location in Downers Grove. Only issue being parking. Very limited parking space. Once inside service is very good and the food is very good. The pizza is fantastic and I love their vodka sauce. Highly recommend. read more

This was our (party of 2) first time to visit Gia Mia. The hostess started things off well by having a welcoming attitude as she showed us to our table. We were served by Jamie, who was perfect, she was there when we needed something but she didn't hover. We were pleased with the food. We are not gourmands but the pizza had a delightful char to it and refreshing choices of toppings. For a starter we had arancini, yum! To finish, how could we go wrong with delightful tiramisu, we couldn't. The man who saw to it that we never ran out of water was also welcoming and warm. We felt like valued customers even though it was our first visit and because of that when we are back in the area, we will be sure to eat there again. read more

What not to like here !! We ordered their lunch special to try multiple option. Pasta Gia, pear-onion pizza, margherita pizza. Really an authentic taste, it's not cheesy, not just tomato, but just a perfect balance of everything. Pear-onion pizza was the first time I ever tasted this combo and it was really great. Now moving to desert. Didn't like their pistachio sorbet much. It had an overpowering taste of fennel seeds, but it may depend on people's preference. But Tiramisu was AMAZING and a must have if you are going here. read more

Excellent food! Street parking, which easy! Our waitress was not very friendly but the food and our company over compensated. read more

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Another location of Gia Mia checked off the list! Like the other locations, they have good pizza: the crust is puffy but pleasantly toasted, and the mushrooms were rich and earthy. My brother had the butternut squash risotto and cleaned his plate. Convenient to downtown Downers Grove and the train station. read more

This place has such good food. My favorite is the pasta in vodka sauce. Every dish I've had here is great. My Italian father in law approves! My only complaint is that the way the place is set up makes it always crowded and loud. Not an intimate place, if that's your vibe. read more

One of the best oven baked pizza I've had in a long time. Went on a Monday with a friend for their $7 pizza pan. It's a steal deal!!! The vibe was great and the service was good. We received our food quick and freshly hot. read more

Gia Mia - Pizza Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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Gia Mia offers elevated Italian cuisine and does it well. I was here for a weekend dinner with a group of 4 and from start to finish - my experience was 5 stars. The atmosphere is modern and chic. The decor is fairly minimalistic yet gives off a friendly and casual vibe. Services was great, our group was seated right away and within minutes we were asked for our drink orders. For drinks I tried the watermelon and basil martini. This drink is refreshing and light. Nothing tasted artificial and I really enjoyed and appreciated this well crafted cocktail. For food I tried the paccheri vodka pasta and it was DELICIOUS. The noodles must be made in house as they were fresh, made and cooked perfectly. The vodka sauce was also fantastic - there was a bit of heat to this dish which kept me wanting to eat more. Portion sizes are decent - there was enough pasta to be shared or in my case... eaten individually haha. read more

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We were 6 of us on a Saturday morning before Christmas. I was surprised to see they were open. The server was friendly with us and also polite. My friends were hungry and he was patiently assisting us with all our queries. We ordered so many items Charred cauliflower 4 stars Zucchini fries 4 stars Burrata 5/5 stars Burrata pie - probably the best one with pistachios, pesto oozing with flavor - 10/5 stars Mozzarella balls (in picture) Pepperoni pie ( I have had better) but good. No complaining Veggie pasta with chicken on the side - my wife went nuts on it Peroni beers Freshly brewed Coffee Couple of mock tails So we tried a good portion of their menu. Which was overwhelming. Its very close to the downers grove station and a busy street. So a convenient location for us. Definitely will visit here soon. Also Pun thing " we visited Gia mia with Gia" :D read more

Gia Mia - Pizza Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Been here many times; food and service has been consistently excellent. Small plates are amazing, especially the Eggplant Parm, Zucchini Fries, Meatballs with Polenta, and all of the salads. Pasta dishes are very good, in particular the Rigatoni and (when available) Lasagna Bolognese. Very good list of wines by the glass and several local microbrews. Yes, they have very good Neapolitan style pizza, we have had it on occasion, but their other dishes are just too good to miss. One caution- it can be loud when it's busy, which is most evenings. read more

Just wanted to hang out with my daughter. Tried a new place by her place. Cute on the inside. Looked small but lots of space. Food was delish! Shareable. Or not. Server was friendly. Nice space. read more

Gia Mia - Prosciutto Fig Toast Bruschetta So. Good. !!!! - Pizza Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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We had a few bites at Gia Mia recently, at their Downers Grove location. It's a great spot for some delicious small plates, but they're known for their delicious Neapolitan-style pizza and pastas. Although we just opted for a few small plates, everything was delicious and we loved our experience. read more

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The service was great and it wasn't too loud. Our party had a variety of items - all terrific - and one of us got the pasta gia which I am disappointed to say was one step up from spaghetti-Os compared to the other dishes. I would go back but hit the pizzas hard. Looking forward to a great meal! read more

What a lovely little Italian inspired pizzeria. You cannot go wrong with wood- fired pies, at least I have not so far. We ordered the Stinger, and it was delicious, savory, sweet, fluffy with an outer crust. We were also able to try some of their classic Caesar, spot on, nothing out of the ordinary there. The calamari is delicious, not chewy, cooked perfectly and crispy on the outside. Also, the Paccheri Vodka was delightful, packed with the right amount of flavor and its sausages gave it a little extra salty kick. The interior was nice and clean, modern, and decent in size, a respectable number of tables and the staff was nice as well and fast. The parking is not the best. I only assume on busy days since this is such a nice restaurant there would be a larger lot, but it is a little minimal, but we did find parking with just a little walk to consider. If I am ever in the area I would not mind coming back and enjoying the other options here. But this place did not disappoint, so why not give it a shot. read more

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Wow - we were pleasantly surprised in going in for dinner tonight in the best way. I expected a standard upscale pizzeria/easy Italian restaurant, but nothing special. While it was an upscale pizzeria & easy Italian restaurant, we were absolutely blown away by the service, and in particular, Ashley H. She truly made the experience fantastic with her charm & attention to detail. My husband and I went for a post-commute date night after getting off the metra, and every single staff person we met was super friendly and quick. We shared the peas on toast, Italian farm salad and "the stinger" pizza. We left completely full and appreciated the fresh, bold flavors throughout. But truly, for as excellent as the food was, the service was even better. I can't wait until we go back! read more