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!

Saranello's is very crowded and popular. The interior is more fancy looking (think hanging red…read morecurtain dividers, dim lighting), the food average. The service was very friendly however! We were there for a family event so we had a fixed menu. Of the items, the Caesar salad was actually my favorite! It was light with a delicious drizzled dressing and flakes of Parmesan cheese. (My husband normally does not like Caesar salad but we loved this fancy one). Caesar salad--5/5 Chicken limone--3/5 not super flavorful Roasted Atlantic salmon--3/5 Pesto fusilli with chicken -3/5 Rigatoni with vodka sauce - 3/5 heavy but I may just not be a fan of vodka sauce Chocolate truffle cake - 4/5 (my husband liked it, very chocolatey) Apple crostata was good -5/5 I liked the texture

Amazing hidden Gem !…read more My husband and I went here last night and Nick was our waiter and he was so Helpful and kind and friendly. I explained this was our first time visiting this place and he recommended everything will be delicious So we ordered the grilled calamari, it was delicious and grilled perfect Then we ordered the maghertia pizza, that was Amazing delicious perfect Then we ordered side orders of pasta with vodka sauce guess that was Amazing as well Then we ordered the tiramisu and yes Amazing!! I highly recommend going here if you love great service and great food ! The is Family friendly place, great to celebrate birthdays and anniversary celebrations or whatever you want

The food was tasty and the marinara sauce was delicious! The restaurant vibe reminded me of a New…read moreYork deli, where you walk up, read the menu board, select beverages in a refrigerated case, chip sides, etc., place your order and a server from the kitchen delivers to your table. We tried the spaghetti marinara and antipasto salad, but watched mouth watering pizza pies go by as well as giant, juicy looking Italian beef sandwiches. We also spotted an authentic brick pizza oven which was a pleasant surprise. Bonta is a no frills spot, and has pre-rolled plastic flatware, so don't expect anything fancy, the food was the star here! There was plenty of seating and is located in a strip mall off 21/Milwaukee Avenue, in Lincolnshire with convenient parking. I can't wait to go back and try the pizza!

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.

The pizza was tasty with the cheese perfectly browned . The bruschetta was a tad oily but had good…read moreflavor . The scenery is beautiful. Our server never came to refill my water and it was slow but she was friendly . Overall I'd stop by again for a pizza and enjoy the view on a beautiful day

The minestrone soup was more like a vegetable soup than minestrone. The outdoor table was way too…read moresmall for 4 people. The food was only fair. You need an outside bench near the front door for handicapped people to rest on while waiting for their ride home.

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.

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.

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.

Went there for Easter Lunch/Breakfast, (what ever you want to call it)…read more They converted their restaurant into a very expensive OCB (I didnt book this place) -Food was average, -Several times ran out of plates or they were rushing to clear tables because they wanted your plates, -LONG line for a two sided buffet (to the entry door) -Uncomforitably crowded, I'm going to say if there was a fire someone would have died because of the table setup on the upper side and the sheer amount of people inside the main eating area. -The even was poorly managed for the$60 + tip + drink / pp

Two things, 1. Service 2. Food 1. The service was…read moreoutstanding. Couldn't ask for better service. The crew worked together to accommodate a large party of about 20. There were no mishaps or fumbles. We really appreciated it. 2. The food was ok at best. Whenever you see everyone in your party shaking salt and pepper, flavor is needed. The food was good. Just need to work on seasoning the food a little better. Overall, the service really made up for the food deficiency. I would actually go back. I recommend going just to see if you agree with what I wrote.

My wife and I had a wonderful experience at dinner yesterday. Juan was our waiter and his service…read morewas exceptional. Sara who I think is one of the managers came over to our table several times to make sure everything was satisfactory. We commented to her that we truly appreciated that she wanted us to have a great dining experience, and because of her and Juan we did. Also, the food was great as always and the suggestions they made for desserts were very good. We go to Cooper's Hawk frequently and the food and service are always good. But I had to mention Juan and Sara for making our evening exceptional.

Yes Yes Yes…read more Good Food Good Experience Good Customer Service Finally a company that truly puts their customers First