Went for Valentine's Day. Loved the touch of giving roses. Was disappointed by the truncated menu…read moreas the dishes I was looking forward to were not available, but I understand they were expecting to be super busy. Food was good not great. Service was the same, had to ask for napkins and a steak knife as they were not brought to us. We our server was very sweet. The bruschetta and oysters Rockefeller were the stand outs-- so good! Both our mains were a bit disappointing. The cook on my husband's steak was incorrect and it had zero char-- pretty much totally gray. My risotto was undercooked with a bit too al dente rice and watery sauce. It also was underseasoned. However the seafood was great so I ate that without hesitation. I keep saying I like but don't love Francesco's, and for dinner for $275 for two people in Rockford, I just expect better quality if we're going to be paying downtown Chicago prices. I would go back but it's not going to be a meal I seek out.

I am new to the area, from Southern California, and have eaten here two times. Of the approximately…read more15 restaurants we have eaten at in the area, this is by far the best. When we have out-of-town guests, this is the place we will take them. It's a place I would be proud to take them. It's literally the only place I've been to that I can say that about. All the food is great: from the salmon to the chicken to the pizza to the pasta .... The service is great: helpful, nice, don't rush you out.... The facility is nice: very comfortable with gorgeous architecture and furnishings. This is at the top of our rotation....

We have dined in Rockford for the past 36 years. I can unequivocally say that the meal we had at…read morePlume last night was the finest we have had in all those years. The entire experience was pleasurable from the greeting, to the service, and especially the quality of the meal. We eat primarily vegetarian and the options provided us with a hearty meal. Of note were the grilled mushrooms and the Spring Tagliatelle. The beet purée was incredible. Our palates were then totally refreshed with a vegan chocolate-hazelnut gelato. The food is made on the premises from scratch and tastes like the food I enjoyed in Northern Italy. Grazie mille per l'eccellente esperienza culinaria!

Sunday Update at the Plume Bar:…read more The creamy undulating gnocchi with bountiful bites of tasty sausage is an exacting rage !! I hope this special doesn't go away soon, cuz I'm dreaming of 2nds for next Sunday or I'll have to kill for the recipe. So yummy I forgot the pic.

Good value fish fry in church basement every Friday night. Notes: Arrive early, reservations…read morerecommended - as both seats and food sell out. Desert sold separately by Ladies Aux. watch for woman with basket roaming dining room. Drinks (soda and alcoholic) sold separately at bar. Plenty of free parking.

Saint Ambroglio Society is a living history lesson which serves a damn good fish fry. An Italian…read moresocial club which still has that family feel. The food is authentic, tasty and affordable. We were alerted to this place by the wonder of social media and stopped in before a show at the Coronado. Rockford has some hidden gems and this is one of them. The baked cod special with tomatoes and spinach was beyond generous and $4 mudslides??? Loved it!

Went for the first time today. Quaint restaurant and very nice staff. I got the manicotti which I…read moreguess isn't something they serve too often. Salad and the shrimp app were good. I enjoyed the garlic bread but was a bit too oily for me. As far as my main dish goes it was solid. Something about the ricotta left a little too strong of an aftertaste to me. My dish came with a sausage that was well prepared and seasoned. The ravioli I tried I liked also. I'd probably come again so I recommend it.

Absolutely our number one choice in the state line. Steaks, pasta shrimp dejonge and pizza are some…read moreof the best we've ever had. Haven't had a bad thing from the menu yet!

This is a family owned restaurant that has been established in Cherry Valley Illinois for over 30…read moreyears and everything on the menu is fantastic. I love this place and I love the people who run it. They are so charming and friendly. You just have to love them.

Been here a few times with some friends now! Service has always been solid, although it is pretty…read morepopular so on some busy nights you will have a wait if you don't have a reservation. Food wise I've liked basically everything I've got off the menu. This time I had the lasagna which was pretty good! Haven't really delved into the dessert as I've been too full usually but I did have a few bites of the tiramisu last time and my friends and I all enjoyed! Overall very solid restaurant and I'm sure we'll be back in the future.

June 2026 Quick stop…read morewhile passing through the area. We were able to call ahead and order the STUFFED PIZZA, made our own: Italian sausage, onion, and mushroom. The Italian salad was good, simple ingredients, the DRESSING is amazing! Waitress was very kind and actually used to be a dental assistant like me lol. Delightful family owned restaurant, clean, and friendly vibes.

First time going last Saturday night. Had the stuffed pizza, amazing and spot on. Had the Italian…read morefamily salad with John's dressing-stellar. Service was excellent and the big guy John, stopped by to check on us which I love when the proprietor stops out to check on his clients. Says he really cares about your experience. Can't wait to go back and try extra thin pizza and their pastas. Nice job!!!

Had a great experience at Buona recently. My husband and I have enjoyed several visits to this…read morelocation and always delicious food. Saturday we got to experience their exceptional customer service as well. After ordering and waiting at our table, we noticed the wait was a bit longer than usual, and shortly after, Pablo, the GM came to our table and asked about our order. He did not have any orders in the kitchen that hadn't been completed. He checked the kiosk we used, but didn't see our order. He apologized and took our order using pen and paper. After a short wait, Lisa started bringing out our order. She is so friendly and efficient (we remembered her from previous visits). Pablo also came out again to check to see if our order was complete and apologized again for the mixup. Our Italian beef sandwiches were delicious as usual (best in the Rockford area). French fries so crunchy on the outside but warm and soft on the inside. Granddaughter's chicken tenders were tasty and our daughter ordered the gluten free cauliflower crust pizza (which I didn't even realize was on the menu). She said it was awesome, one of the best she has had. I highly recommend you try this restaurant if you haven't already. The quality of the food is above par for any fast food restaurant in the area. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff is so appreciated because we all know that is regularly not the case in fast food establishments. Thank you, Pablo, for noticing we did not have our order and for making it right so quickly. It is so appreciated. Oh and I can't forget that for the first time we tried Rainbow Cone (granddaughters insisted lol) and we were not disappointed. Milk shakes were creamy and thick with great choice of toppings. Cones and dishes with great choices of hand packed ice cream were great! So don't forget dessert!

Milkshake is 10/10, maybe 11/10. Consistency is perfect. Ice cream well churned. Melts right in…read moreyour mouth. I haven't tried their burgers, fries, and extras so I can't say much. But if you love milkshakes, and they're ain't no Shake Shack around, Buona is that place! Cheers!

The Authentic look of this Restaurant is enough to bring a smile to your face as you walk…read morethroughout the Restaurant, We arrived a half hour before closing and not only did they serve us my, but they let us stay a extra half hour to enjoy our meal. We personally got the Deep dish pizza, and it tasted as good as chicago authentic deep dish. The Amazing authentic Italian look was stunning, and they were playing original Frank Sinatra, Music and it was truly a lovely experience, I would definitely recommend this Restaurant. Btw, this review was written by a Eleven year old boy/ Tim's son. With Tim's complete agreement and approval. :)

Came in on a weekday to try their jumbo slice special. The inside looked nice but the service left…read moremore to be desired. The $6.50 pizza slice was just okay, you're better off going to rosatis for better value, taste, and faster/better service