Excellent Italian restaurant! The menu has a wide variety of choices, and everything we tried was delicious. The portions were generous, the prices were very reasonable, and the service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant also has a comfortable, pleasant atmosphere that makes for a really enjoyable meal. Great food, great service, and a great value. We'll definitely be back! read more

Amazing food, incredible service, friendly fun, casual restaurant. You will always feel welcome here.

Jimmys Place has it all. Great atmosphere , great homemade Italian food and great service. A great neighborhood place .

What a lovely find. Located off the 290 South Exit on Harlem Ave, West on Madison. Located on the North Side of the Street. Pay to park street parking , reasonable price. The signs and store front were very inviting, so I decided to stop in. I was having trouble locating a public restroom- they have a nice one here: fab how they've kept the charm alive! Reasonable priced beverage . $6 for High Noon. They've been in business a really long time here. Fantastic traditional family style diner place. I noticed they offer catering and banquet space . Specials were posted in the chalk board. I didn't try the food, but overall the service I received was nice. Fantastic items on the menu! They have fantastic memorabilia for the Local Schools and Sports Teams. Very clean place. I went in before 10pm, they were winding down , but I didn't feel rushed at all. Such a great find here on Madison Street in this lovely neighborhood. Many beautiful homes all around and a great smoke shop right across the street. Great place for a daytime tour, cool shops nearby. I'd like to return and try a meal, give them an additional raring on that read more

We stopped in to Jimmy's for the first time on a recent weeknight. Various friends spoke well of rhe place, so our hopes were high. Our experience was pretty mediocre, however. VIBE: The two dining areas were casual and comfortable, woody -- sort of supper club-ish. Plenty of Frank Sinatra playing. There were hardly any other diners, so no crowd noise to speak of.lighting was good, SERVICE: The staff were kind of low-key -- polite but not overly cordial. Given that the place was not at all busy, we expected our server to be attentiveg2@ and our food and drinks to come out quickly. But no. FOOD: We started with rapini & beans; it was very good, with ample garlic, and rapini cut into manageable pieces and nicely cooked. As an entree, I had a massive plate of sausage, peppers and potatoes. I expected more flavor (especially from the sausage), but it was all pleasantly ho-hum (and the sausage would have been more manageable cut into coins rather than large hunks). My wife reported that her pasta with broccoli was bland to a fault, without even a hint of garlic. The food was not bad-tasting, just (with the exception of our starter) blah,and not worthy of the downtown prices. Given the disappointing food and seevuce, we're not likely to return. There are better choices, even here in the 'burbs. read more

We absolutely love Jimmy's Place! The food is always delicious and their thin crust pizza can't be beat!! The staff is amazing and so is Jimmy! He is also a kind person and supports many good causes in and around our village! Our other favorites to eat are Mamas meatballs(secret family recipe) and my husband' adores their sausage and peppers. One last note. We go very often as we've been loving this place since day one, it's also a great place to host a party! 5++++ read more

Jimmy's Place - Italian Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

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Jimmy's Place has been a family favorite for years. It took us forever to try their pizza because everything else is so good: cavatelli with vodka sauce, chicken Vesuvius, sausage and peppers, and of course the pizza! And the minestrone soup, yum. Also the event space: we recently hosted a 60th birthday party for 40 people there, and WOW! Planning for our needs with Jim was super easy leading up to the event, and the service at the event was fabulous! What a treat to be able to relax with friends and family and let the staff do such a professional, seamless job, making sure everyone had drinks and whatever they needed, and helping the evening flow as smoothly as a wedding. I can't speak highly enough of Jimmy's Place, whether for a family meal or a memorable event. read more

Great service and the food was very homemade Italian. We got the pepperoni pizza, ravioli, spaghetti, meatballs and sausage. Everything was delicious and flavorful. The sauce is a little sweet but not in a negative way. I was pouring it over everything. Great atmosphere. Will be back. read more

Jimmy's Place - Sausage and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

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The best Italian food in the Chicagoland area and even better staff!!! We love Jimmy's Place!!

Jimmy's Place has been an outstanding staple on Madison street for years. The food is on point. The service is excellent. And the bar and cooks make the entire meal amazing. I'd give them 6 stars, but I can't. It seems all the negative reviews are from people ordering takeout on Uber Eats or door dash and the drivers are not doing tier job. Maybe people should consider that the delivery is a 3rd party service and has nothing to do with a well established business with excellent food. The stuffed artichoke will definitely make you understand why their food is so good read more

I love jimmys place! Such a great feeling of coming home when you walk in. The pizza and pasta are amazing!!

Amazing food. Top tier, quality food and a home like atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy your company. 10/10 definitely stop by and/or try for takeout. Great for catering too! read more

Always feel welcome as soon as I walk in the door. The food and service exceed all expectations!

Notible : the kind attention to all who enter, the attentive & kind servers, the generous portions - compliment the incredible meatball salad, fresh ( free) warm bread and either pizza or pasta bolgnese ( wow) make for and incredible family style or individual "place" to eat and have plenty " to go" . read more

Great staff, very attentive! Food is awesome, haven't ordered something I haven't loved. Owner is so nice, definitely make you feel welcomed!! read more

I love the food here and wanted delivery for Mother's Day. Ordered at 3:30om for a 5pm delivery. The ordered was 90 minutes late. I specifically ordered through the restaurant's website so that I would not get a third-party delivery because DoorDash is horrible. My order came DoorDash. Don't ever order delivery through Johnny's Place. Their website is very misleading. I called the restaurant and they were not helpful at all. And we are starving and I'll bet anything our food will be cold. So disappointed read more

We had a family gathering. There may have been 20 or more of us. They took care of us with great service and good food. We enjoyed salad, pasta, and pizza and even a gluten free pizza. Although most of the family drank soda, I was pleased to find they carry Heineken 0.0. My only complaint is that the noise level is very high but that's also a testament to how much fun the many customers were having. read more

Everyone was so nice, great service, warm fresh bread to start. The breaded steak sandwich was better than ricobenes!!!! Fries were perfect balance. Escarole and beans very good. Fried zucchini was abundant and expertly prepared. Great prices. read more

I attended a memorial service for an old friend at Jimmy's place. The food and service and hospitality.m were all excellent.

The food was good as hell but i took a dump and the doors were like see through and it was open so i didn't have privacy read more

Jimmy's Place - Italian Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

The restaurant has a decent amount of seating. There was a large party in the second room. The service was friendly. The calamari was very good with just the right amount of breading and crunch. We tried the shrimp appetizer which has a little kick. I enjoyed my baked mostaccioli. My husband liked his pork chop and potatoes. The portions allowed for leftovers. Lastly, the tiramisu was good but not great. The bussers were very eager hard workers! They were checking on us often! read more

Good reliable neighborhood restaurant. We order pizza from here several times a year. Pizza is our favorite from them, as it's a tavern style thin crust. Pasta dishes and other dishes are a bit hit or miss. I have ordered a pasta that was delicious and then the next time we order the exact same thing it tastes like the sauce came from a jar. But the service is good, along with the prices. read more

Really great thin crust pizza. Great entrees. And most of all just nice people, very attentive, whether you're picking up or dining in

I left an item at the restaurant. I called the restaurant the next day, Jimmy returned my call later that day. He found my item and put it aside for me. So, kind. The young lady who greeted me was so gracious read more

Melt in your mouth good authentic Italian food. At first I didn't understand the menu. Like why do all these pasta dishes not come with meat? But after researching Italian cuisines, I learned that pasta is a course in of itself, and it and its sauce should stand on its own. Jimmys place does this perfectly. I had homemade cavatelli with vodka sauce, with a sausage as a side. I started of those with a perfectly made Negroni. The food here is well worth the price. I will have to stop in next time I'm in Chicagoland. read more

Jimmy's never disappoints! The cavatelli with vodka sauce was delicious, as well as the sausage. We also had the salmon and t bone steak. Portion for the salmon was a bit small, but it tasted great. Friendly and attentive service and owner Jimmy was very hospitable. Come here for great Italian food! read more

Jimmy's Place - Homemade Cavatelli with Vodka Sauce - Italian Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Attended a graduation party here last week. This is a great location with good food and a unique bar atmosphere. Everything appeared to be clean -- including the bathrooms. The vodka pasta made with fresh pasta and the most delicious vodka sauce and the fresh bread with garlic olive oil were the shining stars of the food provided at the party. The Cesar, house, and hot cannellini bean with greens salads were all fresh and yummy as well. The chicken, meatballs, sausage and peppers and cheese ravioli were all very good too. The owner, Jimmy, was onsite during most of the party but ended up leaving early leaving his staff to work the party. When Jimmy realized the party guests were not heavy drinkers and most were only ordering sodas and Shirley temples his attitude changed and he told the guests the bar was out of grenadine which is very hard to believe when the place had not even opened for the day. The dessert sampler platters provided at the part were pretty good. The cheesecake and chocolate cake were the best. I did not have the carrot cake since it had pecans in it. A HUGE warning regarding the Cannoli here - I took one bite of the cannoli and noticed it tasted very funny. I have had numerous cannolis in my life from all sorts of Italian places and this one did not taste like any cannoli I've ever had. Side note -- I have a very bad allergy to peanuts and do everything I can to avoid eating them and I usually check for labels saying peanuts are included. However the dessert platters were not labeled and I am used to pistachios being included in cannoli but not peanuts. I ended up having an allergic reaction and needing to take Benadryl to get my symptoms under control. Upon closer review of the cannoli, the chopped nuts on them were definitely peanuts that had been rolled on the ends of the cannoli with green sprinkles to turn them green (making them look very similar to chopped pistachios). My uncle called the restaurant the next day and asked what kind of nuts they use and the woman who answered the phone immediately stated they use peanuts. I would be willing to come back for the delicious Lillian food and a glass of wine but will be avoiding the cannoli at all cost which is sad because I love cannoli. read more

This place cannot be beat. Food is awesome. Drinks are great and reasonably price. Atmosphere is comfortable and casual. Staff always makes you feel welcome. read more

The food is excellent-- just like your Grandma would have made if she were an amazing chef. But the service is incredible. I'd ear here every day if I could. read more

Now the food at Jimmy's was good and not bad for Forest Park and the service was great and the beers were cold , I would definitely be returning to try something different read more

Good food, good people, good prices. They don't have their own delivery frivers though, so I recommend carryout or dining in.

Okay, they earned these stars because, not only was the food good, but they opened for a funeral luncheon on a Saturday afternoon. They most certainly did not have to do that. The servers were attentive providing drinks and then pizzas to each table. And, may I point out that every table in the restaurant was occupied. The rest of the food was offered as a buffet that included pasta, chciken, salad, veggies, and sausage and peppers. A nice selection of desserts rounded out the meal. Totally enjoyable. Now the problem is parking. Madison has become a very lively street for dining and shopping. Parking is sparse and you have to pay whether it be street parking or lot. If you find a spot ~ enjoy. read more

We had a funeral luncheon at Jimmy's. He was so kind and helpful. His daughter and all the other servers working that day were empathetic to my family. Pizzas absolutely delicious. Spacious and clean we were able to host all of our guest. I was worried about parking, but there's plenty street parking in the neighborhood. Thank you Jim. Definitely plan on going back with my family . read more

I have ordered from Jimmy's Place many times through out the years and just recently catered a dinner sent to my nephew and wife who just had twins, with a 3 yr old at home also. They were so happy to receive the meal of sausage, potatoes, peppers and salad. They loved it! Jimmy delivered this order himself and if I heard correctly even took a picture with the new twins!!! Thanks so much for making their dinner experience a great one for them Jimmy. I know you now some more new customers.... Mary Lynn Pelzer read more

I came here as a fundraiser event for a local school. First off, the staff (from the greeter to the server) were kinda dicks. One told us where to sit, then we were yelled at by another for sitting there. And it kinda went the same way from there on. Sure, they were busy, but the time from ordering, be it drinks, apps or mains, was terrible. Way terrible. The food was fine, nothing to write home about, but fine. Compared to something in Little Italy, it's not even close. Over all, given a choice, you probably want to choose elsewhere. I'm happy we helped the school fundraiser though, and if that were to happen again, I'd still come back to eat. read more

This was a neighborhood spot known for solid, Italian "fast food." While it mimics a decor blend of "bar meets family friendly Italian," it is time for a re-fresh. The restaurant appears shabby, run down and now needs kitchen attention. Our family ordered an appetizer of clams, the meatball salad, and a pasta entree. Unfortunately, none of it was prepared well. Meatballs were gray because they were under cooked, the clams were minuscule and dripping in a soupy "sauce" (instead of being properly breaded) and the pasta was sticky, cold and in a tomato sauce that was not pleasing. While we know this is not a fine dining establishment, food should still be served hot and appetizing. read more

We love jimmy's place! Yummy food, good people. My fav is the antipasto salad and pasta w vodka sauce, and you cant go wrong w any pasta.

Bad place bad people. We came in and were disgusted by the service and the food will not be returning

This is my third review of Jimmy's in the past 12 years - my six-year "rotation review" is "due", so time to share another post. We went for my brother's birthday - four of us altogether. The last time I had been there was six years ago - my last visit didn't really leave me wanting for more. I'd say that feeling didn't change after this trip - the food was good, but nothing spectacular. I can't recall our server's name - it was her first day. She did pretty well except for one oversight. I decided to order gnocchi. Generally, most gnocchi are the small pillows with the lightly embedded fork marks in them. But these were more like semi-wide linguine noodles cut in 3/4 inch lengths. It was OK, but not as good as what I was anticipating. My brothers both ordered cavatelli with vodka sauce - this dish is probably the restaurant's featured entree. This is where the newbie missed - she brought them both cavatelli with red sauce. They looked past it but mentioned it to her later just as an fyi. She was very apologetic. I didn't catch exactly what my sister-in-law ordered, but she was good with it. So we had a decent meal and I decided to pick up the tab - about $140 for the four of us with two appetizers, only one beer and no dessert. I gave the waitress my debit card and get back the receipt to sign... it's about $4 higher than the amount on the check. A closer look reveals a "processing fee". That's the first time I've ever been charged that on a debit card - kinda ticked me off a bit. Once again I leave this place not craving for more - like I used to when it first opened. read more

Pizza was off and service was strange . What happened new owners or what ?. Pizza crust and taste was pretty bland not crisp as had a different make up as in the past . Asked for an OldStyle in a bottle and got a draft and told me it was OldStyle. Really. Did not recognize one server what up ? read more