Thursday nights are a steal here -- deep dish pizza is half price, and if you get there early…read moreenough, the appetizers are half price too. So we went all in on appetizers. We ordered a kid's cheese pizza, fried calamari, spinach and artichoke dip, coconut onion rings, and crispy Brussels sprouts. We also ended up getting a deep dish. Every dish was excellent -- great flavor, fresh ingredients, and cooked perfectly. I'm officially a fan of this place. Plus, you can sit outside, and on Thursday nights they have live concerts. It's a great atmosphere all around.

Moretti's has been one of my favorite places to get some decent tavern style pizza…read more I have not been to this newer location so we decided to give it a try as we had a guest from Dallas in. We had a party of 10. We made reservations and the table was ready. Our server was very nice and helpful. My wife was feeling hot and out of no where, the server came with a mini handheld fan and plopped it on the table which was awesome. We ordered Pepperoni Thin, 1/2 cheese, 1/2 cheese thin, Gfree Pepperoni, Gfree Penne with meat sauce, Brussels, and Onion Rings. The pizza was crisp and the cheese was nicely cooked. I really love the sauce as it has a nice little sweetness to it. The Brussels were good and roasted perfectly and had a nice drizzle of sauce. The onion rings were large and had crunchy. The server was very attentive and funny. We really appreciated the fan! They also had live music. I def will be back here.

I co-hosted my cousins wedding shower at Saranello's, and everything was so great! Mary was…read moreresponsive when coordinating everything, as well as flexible when we had to add a couple of people last minute. The wait staff were hospitable and helped us with anything that we needed! Forgot to take pictures of the food, but the family style lunch menu was a hit with everyone, and so much food! We appreciated being able to get more food as needed. The short rib was worth the upcharge and a fan favorite. If we need to host any more large parties like this, Saranello's is definitely on our list!

First off, it's hard to go wrong at any Melman restaurant, and Saranello's is no exception!…read moreWe were greeted promptly and professionally at the host stand. I noticed a portrait on the wall next to the stand and inquired who it was. Her name was Sara Rowe, and it's a loving memorial to a long time Melman partner. Melman combined her first name, Sara, with a classic Italian suffix to create the name "Saranello's". It's an upscale restaurant with upscale food. But at a mid-scale price point, Thanks for that! The food: I had the baked eggplant parm, since I'm from Chicago. You know what I mean if you're local. And it's my new benchmark. Well done! The wife had the braised short rib ravioli. It's now her desert island dish. It's a very very nice space. And our server knew the menu backwards and forwards. Anyone who's had the grated "parmesan" in the green can will appreciate the genuine Parmiggiano Reggiano they serve here. Freshly grated with no cellulose, and that beautiful tang! With homemade tiramisu for dessert, and a glass of wine, the tab was about $75, but you get what you pay for, and you'll get what you're paying for here!

The food was delicious. The only negative is it's a little loud and the chairs that you sit in are…read morenot that comfortable. The food was delicious. The only negative is it's a little loud and the chairs that you sit in are not that comfortable.

Saw all the great reviews and stopped in at 6:00pm on a Friday. We did not have a reservation but…read morewere able to be seated. This is a family owned restaurant and from the second we walked in, it felt so warm and homey. My daughter had a bloody nose and the owner first thing asked if we needed an ice pack and was so kind. We weren't even aware she was the owner at the time. Later on in our meal she came by to check in to see how my daughter was doing as well as how the food and our dining experience was. Our waitress, who was one of the owners daughter was extremely attentive and warm. Throughout our meal she would check in to see how things were and if she could take away any of our plates. Service was phenomenal. Now onto the food. Started with the garlic bread and grilled octopus. Garlic bread had a nice crunch exterior and softness in the middle. It was buttery and garlicky and good. The grilled octopus was super tender and had a char to it. I personally prefer more of a char but it was still very good. The tomatoes were slightly blistered and again, for my tastes would have preferred a little more char but I would easily order it again. Pasta dishes came with a choice of lemon chicken chowder or minestrone. Both soups were pretty chunky and had good taste. The margarita pizza dough was nice a chewey with a slight char from the brick oven. It was a little wet for some reason but tasted good. The spaghetti with bolanese had good flavor and the sauce was quite hearty. Overall you could tell from all the dishes that they were made from scratch. Bontà really delivers on food and service. I can't wait to come in for lunch to try their sandwiches. Parking is plenty as they are located in a strip mall.

Amazing, authentic Italian food. Small and cozy, great for…read moredate night or girls' night. Staff is friendly and attentive. Owner is always there. My daughter and I love this restaurant. The Cosmo's are killer.

Trying to find authentic Italian food since coming back from Italy. Found this one located in a…read morestrip mall, so plenty of parking. Very cute restaurant!! Reminded me of Italy with it's decor and pizza oven. We were one of the two customers seated in the restaurant. The waitress seemed frazzled but she seated us right away and took our orders. The Trulli Salad was delicious!! Loved it!! The Bucatini Carbonara was slightly on the salty side and the peas tasted like it was frozen. My husband ordered the Burrata Pizza, and to our surprise, it was really more like a Bologna and Mortadella sandwich on a pizza bread. Disappointing!! It was cold and dry. Not good at all. The Caramel Panna Cotta was very creamy in texture. I really liked.

Ordered another thin crust pizza, sausage and half green peppers, delicious, this is possibly the…read morebest pizza in the Buffalo Grove area. We also had the sausage and peppers, totally delicious and bountiful for two people. It has become our favorite pizza in the area.

I ordered the Veal parmesan and was not impressed. Very tough to cut. Charged extra for meat sauce…read moreon my spaghetti. The Wedding soup tasted like canned. Maybe the chef was having an off night. Maybe if I go back again I'll order the pizza. Our server Lea was very good except for getting a tea spoon to eat my soup and had to ask for a spoon to twist my spaghetti.

The evening began with the sort of optimism that has historically led men into bankruptcy, war, and…read moresecond marriages. The hostess appeared wearing a blue-and-white striped sweater hanging off one shoulder like she'd stepped out of an Italian perfume commercial. Around her neck was one of those little cornicello pepper necklaces, dangling just enough to suggest fate had finally decided to throw me a bone. Blue eyes. Not "blue." The kind of blue sailors used to abandon families over. She laughed at one of my jokes. That was all the encouragement my diseased brain required. I immediately conducted a full tactical assessment of the restaurant. The P.O.A. Index... ...was approaching DEFCON 1. Every direction I looked was another devastatingly attractive waitress carrying Aperol Spritzes with effortless confidence. It was like wandering into a government-funded supermodel relocation program. Then... A shadow fell across the table. A man. Our waiter was a man. Christ Almighty. The emotional whiplash nearly snapped my neck. It's like going to the zoo hoping to see lions and discovering the enclosure has been replaced with an accountant named Kevin. There are beautiful women everywhere, and somehow I'm discussing pasta recommendations with a guy who probably knows three different olive oils by taste. Cruel. Absolutely cruel. To his credit, the b@5tard was outstanding. Friendly. Fast. Knew the menu inside and out. Kept the drinks full. Never interrupted. The s.o.b. gave me absolutely nothing to complain about, which only deepened my resentment. The food, meanwhile, was infuriatingly good. The pizzas arrived looking like they'd been blessed by an Italian grandmother carrying unresolved anger from 1947. Thin crust. Fresh mozzarella. Just enough char to remind you that ovens are supposed to flirt with fire, not electricity. The pasta had that unmistakable handmade texture that makes Olive Garden feel like a felony. The cocktails disappeared with alarming speed. By my third Negroni, I was convinced I could hear Dean Martin narrating my life. Walking out, I glanced back toward the hostess one last time. She smiled. For approximately three seconds I considered abandoning my entire life to become a part-time sommelier with absolutely no qualifications. Then reality returned. The male waiter handed me the check. Four stars. The food was phenomenal. The cocktails were dangerous. The hostess should be classified as an Italian national treasure. And our waiter deserves a raise... despite committing the unforgivable crime of existing between me and the waitresses.

We had a really nice time last weekend at Bar Salotto. While they do not take reservations, we did…read morenot have a wait - and it was an enjoyable experience in the back room. We were able to snag a back table so not loud and we can hear the whole table. We started with the Hearts of Palm salad to share. It was perfect to share with three people as a starter and we all loved the lemon vinaigrette. For entrees - I got the thin crust Garden Pizza special - artichokes, pesto, pine nuts, other veggies. I thought it was delicious and it reheated very nicely the next day. Others at the table - got the salmon, sausage pizza and spicy vodka pasta. Everyone enjoyed. Our server (AJ) was fabulous and joked with the table - he made the experience enjoyable as well as the atmosphere of the restaurant. While we're not in Arlington Heights often, it is a place I would recommend.

I had a luncheon for about 45 people. They did an absolutely impeccable job as far as service goes…read more They even took care of a couple of personal requests that I had that were not included in their responsibilities. I highly recommend them.

Amazing place! Food and atmosphere was extremely inviting. Wait staff was pleasant and not a lot of…read morewaiting around as we did not have reservations and we were given a table on a Friday evening. Ample parking and a good local Italian place. The menu was updated with no prices- (not shocking) but still a bit jarring to have no prices on menu as this is a local restaurant and not a super fancy place. Overall, a bit pricey but enjoyed the food, and service.

The customer service here could not be better. Top notch. The food is very good. The roast chicken…read morein extra virgin olive oil is a show-stopper.

Delicious and wow what a treasure to find an Italian restaurant this delicious for a business lunch…read morein AH Don't miss Francessca's Tavola next time you are in NW Burbs and need some fresh Pesto..!

We decided to reserve a table here after watching a musical at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre…read more Cooper's Hawk is right down the road from here. We arrived prior to the reservation time and had to wait 15-20 minutes but we were ok with it as we were having a good conversation while waiting. After we were seated, the server promptly gave us waters and asked if we wanted anything to drink while waiting. We ordered a caprese flatbread and for my main dish I had the baked Parmesan shrimp scampi. The shrimp appetizer was a special but it was served to our table by mistake. The server just gave it to us. The caprese flatbread was delicious as usually. I really liked the balsamic glaze. I also feel the ingredients were evenly balanced. I didn't eat any of the shrimp appetizer so I cannot comment but it looked good. The main dish I had was so good that I was intending to save half, I ended up eating it all. The White Wine sauce was delicious and the shrimp was tender and not overcooked. Overall, we had a good time and ended up staying longer due to being with good company. The server was very nice and attentive. If it wasn't for the wait for our table, I would have given a 5 star review as everything else was good.

I'm way late in posting this review. This is for a wine club dinner that we went to on March 15. I…read morebelieve that the chef and the entire kitchen staff went above and beyond with the preparation, the quality and the attention to detail on every plate that was served to us by that staff. Michelle did an outstanding job hosting this event. I believe it was her first time and it will not be her last as she is getting her own restaurant in May. I don't drink, so I'm more a designated driver than anything else but nonalcoholic drinks that they pair with my food for me are absolutely fantastic Marlen, Lisa, and Nancy served us flawlessly! Eric Hansen stopped by the table to say hello as well!

(4.25) ~ Very good overall food & service…read more DRINKS: ** Pinot Noir (De Bon) = (4.35) Very good ** Doppio Espresso = (4.25) Very good, comes w. rock candy;) ** Water (tap) = (4) very good FOOD: ** Prosciutto E Rucola (white pizza) = (4.35) Very good ** Sausage & Peppers = (4.25) Very tasty & shareable ** Bufalino D.O.P. = (4.25) Very good ** Cookie Dough Gelato = (4.25) Very tasty

When here at 5 PM on a weekday. Not too busy, but still fairly loud (maybe due to the high…read moreceilings?) First, I want to say that our server, Esteban, was excellent. So the food was decent, the majority of them were overly oily. The main problem, however, was that three out of the four of us received our food in a timely manner, while my daughter waited endlessly for her entrée. It finally came to the table when the rest of us were almost finished eating our meals. This is not an acceptable practice.