Visited Taurasi's for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the food, drinks and ambience…read more We didn't know what to expect when they advertised their food as being from Southern Italy, but everything we had was delicious ... banana pepper appetizer, shrimp cocktail, gnocchi, and meat ravioli. We recommended this restaurant to our son and his wife, who incidentally live in Westmont but had never gone to this restaurant, and they too were very much impressed. Will definitely be back. The only negative is that the parking in the area was a little confusing.

We ventured out on a very frigid Saturday night for dinner. We dined at Taurasi, which we haven't…read moretried before. Sergio was warm and welcoming as he showed us to our table. We sat in the far back room, which felt like an overflow room. I wished we sat in the first dining room. (Note to self for next time ) We brought a couple bottles of wine from home. Corkage fee was $25 a bottle. I learned that this restaurant has a dual license so not only can you enjoy their large selection of wine while dining, but they sell their wine for 50% off of the wine list price to take home. Carol, our server, was personable and took good care of us. Our party of five shared two starters, the antipasto and the carpaccio. I was surprised that the carpaccio, although fresh and tasty, did not come with any grilled bread. I always order carpaccio at restaurants and it usually comes with crostini or grilled bread to put the thinly sliced beef on. I think that would be a nice addition to this starter. Taurasi makes homemade pasta so the five of us all had pasta dishes. My husband had Rigatoni Ragu Napoletano with an addition of a side of two meatballs. I had Ricotta Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. Both very good housemade pasta dishes. The side of meatballs were served with no sauce. I thought that was quite unusual. My husband and I split the meatballs so I asked our server to bring some sauce for the meatballs. The meatballs were full of flavor, soft and moist. It reminded me of my dad's meatballs. My friend who doesn't eat meat took a bite and asked for a second one. That says a lot about the taste of the meatballs. Sergio checked on us periodically to make sure we were enjoying our experience and then introduced us to the owner/chef Raffaele at the end of our meal. Raffaele is the one who curates the wine selection. He is a sommelier as well as the chef.. While talking to Raffaele, I asked about the pasta my husband and I learned to make on our trip to Tuscany last fall called pici, and he said he would make it for me even though it's not on the menu. Well, you know I'll be coming back to his restaurant again. Taurasi also hosts special wine events/ tastings and also has live music on occasion in the bar area. Outside of the minor glitches I had with where we were seated, the lack of grilled bread with the carpaccio and the sauceless meatballs, I would recommend this restaurant. The pasta is delicious and the service is good.

We decided to give it another try and wound up back again the next day. We didn't have any pasta,…read morebut stuck to the app trio for $21. All of the apps we tried are solid and well done. It feels like Italian tapas and we get to try a few things. The service was better than it had been the last time we'd been there two years ago. They were actually slammed bc of Grove Fest getting rained on, but we could understand and saw the staff running all over. The restaurant feels clean and well kept, and overall it's a nice place to grab some apps and salad in downtown Downers.

Best eggplant parmigiana around. Calamari is great…read more Recommend Gatto's for great Italian food. Great service. And great owner Mangia

You have to experience this place ~ there is no way to explain it…read more Chef Jerry prepares the daily menu. There is no set menu and it changes daily. There are about 20 servings prepared and when it's gone ~ it's gone until next time He will prepare special orders. Everyone looooooooooooooved the sausage, peppers and potatoes. Everything we have tried (pasta in vodka sauce, cheese lasagna, cannoli) has been delicious and the servings are very generous. So happy this is now a convenient location. It is located in the farthest north store front in the little strip mall on the northeast corner of Curtis and Belmont in Downers Grove. Conveniently, there is a stoplight at the corner. Beware the parking lot is VERY small. Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Opens at 2 but I suggest you go later so you have a selection.

10/16/25 update:…read more Their new location is at 5129 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. You walk in to the building that says Dinner by Design. Hours are Wed-Sat 2 pm - 7 pm. Meals are already cooked, you just have to reheat. I got the vodka pasta, chicken parmigiana, and crack cheese bread. Full meals are about $14-16. I think the cheese garlic bread was like $6-7 ish. Food portions are generous. You'll find Chef Jerry and Nick along with the family inside, making meals. Parking can be pretty tight because it's in a small, shared lot. If you can't find parking in the lot, you can find free street parking. It's not a busy road, so street parking is plentiful.

Everything was absolutely AMAZING!!! Fantastic authentic Italian food. Joey the owner is great! The…read morestaff is phenomenal. They go above & beyond (Virginia, Latecia, Dale, Michael, Jennifer, Julio, Jose) love you all. Be back real soon. Ambiance is great too !!!

Osteria by Capri Bread + oil to start and omg…read more.. dangerously good. Definitely had way too many pieces Calamari fritti + sausage & peppers for the table = both SO flavorful and perfect to share Chicken & veggie soup lowkey tasted like canned chicken noodle Chicken parmesan with ALFREDO instead of marinara = lowkey both underwhelming. Pasta tasted like heavy whipping cream n chicken was just ok. I tried the blackened salmon (not pictured) which was my favorite. A spot for a family dinner or date night honestly. #RatedByAleena #Foodie #FoodieFinds #ItalianFood #ChickenParmesan

We've had Pizza from Cassano's Naperville location before. I sent my friend in rehab at The Pearl…read moreFacility iDowners Grove a Pizza with sliced tomatoes via DoorDash this week she said everything went smooth the Pizza was very good.

Meh! Definitely NOT the Pizza Quest 2025 Winner. Weird…read moretasting sauce on another average pizza. Pass...

I have been here before for a family members private party, which was a lovely brunch -- food was…read moregood, service was great! My husband and I went for an early dinner, didn't have reservations, it was just us two. We were told an approx 10 min wait, which was fine. As we waited, we noticed a few empty booths for two in the bar - we asked to be seated, and they said of course. Very pleasant front end staff. Problem began with our phantom server, waited a while til someone approached us. No water, no menus, no server. Finally after almost 20 min, the server appeared, he seemed very frazzled. Spoke quickly. We asked for a menu, water, silverware & napkins. At almost 30 minutes, we finally ordered our entrees. I ordered Fettuccine Alfredo, and my husband ordered Arrabbiata Sauce w/spaghetti which came with a small side salad or soup. I chose soup, and my husband had a side salad. And we asked for some bread for the table. We waited another 20 minutes for our salad and soup, and I was given a tsp for the soup, all things considered, it was good. We saw the server twice while we were there, appeared very pre-occupied. The kitchen staff served our pasta meals. My husband said his was good, my Fettuccine Alfredo was also good, but very Al dente. Meantime, still waiting for bread .... All in all, it was a good meal, sometimes servers can make or break it! This individual really needs more training, or a different position. He made our experience very frustrating! But we will definitely give Labriola another chance!

We've been here for happy hour a couple times. Probably one of the best happy hours in the area,…read moregreat food, service is quick, and enjoy the ambiance. I'd recommend their pizza, always great and served piping hot. The other appetizers are good as well, and they serve two different types of bread for free. Would recommend to visit with family.

You know what I like in an Italian restaurants?…read more Real life Italians; off the boat, my English is not so good Italians. You know what that means to me? Good Food Had a pizza slice today and will be there to try more of the menu. My Sister brought home food from them when they first opened. It was good then and it's good now.

April.3,2026 For the first time I Tried there food here. At around 7pm I came in with My Fiancé…read morewhich is Full Sicilian. I have tasted Fettuccini Alfredo at Olive Garden but when I ordered the Fettuccini from this business, It blew Olive Garden away The texture of the sauce the taste of the fettuccini noodle combined had a lasting taste that was very Delicious where You Knew It is Authentic not imitation. So, That dish was Perfect. I Never had a Cannoli in my life until this evening... I have to say the taste was so inviting and out of this world. I will Definitely be back to eat here or order out. I Could not find a Better place that serves Delicious and Tasteful Authentic Italian food anywhere...Until now. I also have to say I am big on Customer Service where ever I go. But Italiamo Feels Like HOME. The Owner and there family greet you and Smile they Make You Feel Important and More so like Family I Love it!! The Service , Food and Customer Service Exceeds Everything I look for in a Restaurant... I hope they can soon make a bigger Dine in Restaurant and More locations. Italiamo is a Perfect, Respectable,Polite Establishment that cares about there Customers and there Food they serve with Love I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ITALIAMO FOR DELICIOUS FOOD AND WONDERFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE.... Thank you for Your Hospitality and serving Us with Delicious filing food We Will Definitely be backI wish I could rate them with Ten more stars.... They Deserve More Stars

From the moment we walked in we were greeted and then seated in the Wine Room. We love the decor…read moreand ambiance. We had a reservation, but I don't think it was needed. We had a late lunch or early dinner on a weekend. Restaurant had other diners but it was slow. We ordered appetizers of cheesy garlic bread & fried calamari. Our mains were the new Pappardelle Bolognese, Eggplant Parmesan, Cheese Manicotti. The winner was still the eggplant Parmesan. (They were sold out of shells so we couldn't order the quarto or stuffed shells.) My husband felt the beef in the pappardelle tasted off, but I said it tasted ok...that dish wasn't what either of us was expecting. Our server was attentive and friendly. Other staff were also polite, etc. Left feeling like the meal was okay. Not what it once was. Would we be back? I don't know. Felt expensive for 3 people vs. other local restaurants near our home. Paid just under $200 for 2 appetizers, 3 main dishes, 2 beers, and a soda.

This was our first time visiting Buca di Beppo, and unfortunately, it will likely be our last…read more The experience got off to an awkward start. When our server greeted us and asked how we were, we asked how he was doing in return, and he responded that he "could be better." While honesty is fine, it wasn't the best way to begin a dining experience. He appeared slow-moving and unwell throughout the meal, which honestly made us uncomfortable and less confident about the food we were eating. We couldn't help but wonder if he was sick--or possibly just recovering from New Year's Eve festivities--but either way, it impacted the experience. We ordered the chicken carbonara and the spicy shrimp penne, and it pains me to say this, but the food was mid at best. I genuinely feel like I would have enjoyed both the food and the service more had we gone to Olive Garden instead, which isn't something I say lightly. Since it was our first visit, I also expected a bit more guidance. The server knew it was our first time dining there, yet didn't explain the layout or how to exit the restaurant. When it came time to leave, I wasn't sure whether we were supposed to exit the same way we entered--through the kitchen--or navigate the maze-like dining room to find another way out. Overall, it just wasn't a great dining experience, and it's not how I would have chosen to start my first meal out in 2026. Disappointing all around.