La Zingara is a FABULOUS restaurant with the owner, Jesus, greeting everyone and taking time to talk with you. The drinks are delicious and reasonably priced, and people sitting around the bar quickly become friends! Try the specials, which change weekly, or order off the menu. Everything is delicious, and reasonably priced. If you to individualize your order, just ask! La Zingara is our #1 choice for food quality and its friendly atmosphere. It is our HOME AWAY FROM HOME! read more

Came back for my Birthday and had a great time. Jonathan our server was amazing for his second day there. Very polite. Great food and great customer service service read more

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Too noisy. Bar area adjacent to dining tables without any separation. Facilities are average. Food is good. Service is good read more

Lovely experience. The service from Shelia was excellent as well as the menu items we chose. The EggPlant Parm and the Risotto Primavera was very much enjoyed. The decor was lovely and overall, a wonderful dine was had. read more

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I tried La Zingara a few months ago and I've been back several times! It is not your typical Italian pasta restaurant menu-they have so much more!! The specials menu changes weekly-and honestly it's some of the best seafood I've had. Everything is super fresh from the main to the veggies. And if you're looking for authentic Italian pizza with the freshest toppings, look no further! Great service, amazing food, this place is a gem!! read more

La Zingara is a cute little restaurant with plenty of lot parking. It is wheelchair friendly as long as someone holds the two entry doors open for you. Early dinners are best as the restaurant started to fill up about 6:30. There is also little bar inside and locals seem to enjoy sitting and the bar area and talk. There are mostly four top tables and a few booth seating areas. The service was excellent. I ordered the Branzino special and mozzarella stuffed zucchini. Both were served hot. The appetizer was cooked well and flavorful with delicious oozy gooey mozzarella inside of the zucchini wheels. The branzino aka sea bass was perfectly cooked served with skinside down. The fish had a few tiny bones which is to be expected. The skin should have been a bit crisper and the fish needed a little more seasoning but still very good. My husband had the cheese pizza which he liked. The Aperol spritz I ordered was excellent. The prices are good and less than I have paid for sea bass at other restaurants. We will return to try the pasta dishes. This was a nice restaurant with a welcoming staff. read more

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Cozy and quaint family restaurant that provides homey Italian food. We got the mussels and calamari to starts. Both appetizers were good. Mussels were smalls and over steamed. My husband got the lasagna. It was saucy with plenty of meat but overly salty. I got the saltimboco alla roma. I enjoyed the prosciutto and the mashed potatoes in my dish. Our server was great. Friendly and professional. read more

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The food is very good. Service is also good. Not the best food, but good. #iraeats #iraeats1 read more

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First timer here. We came for a birthday party about 20 people. They accommodated our party in the main dining area. It looked like they also have a private party area which was in use. They start you off with some rolls on the house with oil and parmesan. Then I order an old fashion. It was strong just how I like it. Then we ordered calamari. The calamari had a thin layer of batter which was great, the squid was cooked just right. Then I order the Lasagna and it came with minestrone soup. The soup was delicious. Lasagna came in a good portion. The meat sauce was delicious but was little salty. I took some home and ate it the next day and it tasted pretty good definitely not as salty. Then I tried Ravioli Di Aragosta. That was definitely the best thing I had. House made ravioli filled with lobster and topped with shrimp. The sauce was epic. Highly recommend this dish. I definitely could have ate another plate ! Over all great place definitely would be back. read more

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Fabulous after owner update! Always good food. Great to work with for catering or a private party. Can't say enough good stuff about La Zingara read more

Our first time dining at La Zingara and we will be back soon. I had veal Marsala, husband had carbonara and both were excellent. And the fresh homemade bread was wonderful. Our server, Margarito, provided excellent service, friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this family run restaurant. read more

Not good. Tried this place with the husband/family. Very disappointed. Very dated look. My husband remarked that it looked like a retirement community. The service was rather slow. Ordered the fusilli, which was ok but kinda doughy and super bland. Had to put tons of salt to it. Husband ordered the chicken alfredo- also very bland and difficult to eat. Another person in our party ordered the gluten free pasta which also had no flavor. The caesar salad was rather underwhelming and unsavory. Rather expensive also - almost $100 for 3 unflavorful meals. it was disappointing that they also do a completely electronic charge to the card and they calculate tip with tax included - we don't tip on tax. Not cool. Both me and my husband felt rather unwell too after our meals. Definitely will not go back. Dont like to give poor reviews but for the significant cost, poor meals, and feeling ugh afterwards definitely did not enjoy or recommend. read more

La Zingara Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Great food and service. We love having a wonderful Italian restaurant near our home. They were very accommodating for our large group.

Ordered the Veal Saltimbocca the presentation was nice however that was the best of it. The Veal was pounded so thin it was virtually translucent. It came with mashed potatoes and veggies which were the best part of the dish. I wish the dish had the traditional flavor punch I was looking for unfortunately it fell very short. For dessert we shared the Lemoncello Cake...unfortunately the white chocolate overwhelmed the cake and the lemon was completely lost. The White Chocolate also left a waxiness on the tongue. read more

The food was inedible. Do not order the calamari or octopus dishes. Could not even cut it with a steak knife. The vegetable medley was mushy and the skin on the eggplant was tough and also inedible. The minestrone soup was not minestrone. It was carrots celery and onion in a mild broth. No beans? No flavor. No little pastas. I was so disappointed. The service was okay. If it is dinner time , expect a lot of noise. read more

As soon as I entered the establishment, I was greeted with very friendly, hello and friendly staff. Quiet and friendly environment People at the Bar recommended great choices from the menu. Sausage and peppers were excellent, Veal Vesuvio was outstanding, Chicken. Parm was very good, and eggplant with vodka sauce was fabulous. The wine recommendation and dessert was very good. Definitely returning soon. read more

Was packed, which was good, a good sign of satisfied people, but our server was too busy to check back with us during the dinner service. The chicken vesuvio was just ok, the chicken Marsala was good, the sausage and peppers was really good, but would have liked red, yellow or orange peppers instead of the green peppers. The arancini was very good. read more

We gave them a second chance to rectify their first mistake but this second time around they failed again , not sure who the manager is but sounds like the same gentleman from last time , placed an online order at 345 pm and it's almost 530 and our pizza is barely being picked up , if you guys can't handle orders say that up front so we can decide if we want to wait for it or not . Horrible service I'm sure it starts from the top. read more

Very friendly staff and excellent service. The ambiance is of a cute neighborhood cafe with a back room for private gatherings. The food was tasty and the portions were large. It wasn't the best Italian food I've eaten, but it's surely better than the chain Italian restaurants in the area. It's a nice "go-to"spot for a nice, quiet dinner. read more

Delicious! We just got together for a big family meal. The servers did a great job and we were all happy with our choices. I found vegan options, too! They were very helpful! read more

One of the few places in the suburbs offering igloo/greenhouse outdoor dining option. I honestly liked this better than the restaurant I went to in downtown Chicago for the greenhouse dining experience. It was much warmer at La Zingara Trattoria's greenhouse and cozier. Our service was excellent, and the food great as well! We shared a bottle of pinot noir and a shrimp appetizer. The shrimp appetizer was tiny - there were 4 pieces. Tasty, but tiny. We all ordered the same entree as recommended by the waiter - the salmon. The salmon was very delicious and cooked flavorfully. We had a tiramisu for dessert, which was rich and delectable. I would definitely recommend this place, especially now as the outdoor dining options in the cold are limited. Great hidden gem in the suburbs with amazing Italian food and service! read more

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La Zingara consistently delivers a great dining experience. They start you off with warm rolls and focaccia. When selecting a main course, I have lots of favorites on their menu (Vivace Pizza, Chicken Parm, and their Ai Pomidori Secchi & Formaggio -Pink Pasta with SunDried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese). While their dining space is more upscale, I truly appreciate how welcoming they are to children who are there to dine as well. Try them out! You won't be disappointed! read more

La Zingara Trattoria - Vivace Pizza - Italian Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Hello! I'm not Jen I'm her husband Ryan. I'm new to the area. I walked into the restaurant with no expectations and all I was greeted with was kindness. Anyway, I left with one of the best meals I've eaten in a long time. Anyone who reads this NEEDS to try this place. Authentic Italian food! The staff are incredibly nice and the food is beyond amazing (try the Ravioli!!!) read more

We've only been here once, but we had a really nice experience. 6 of us met for a celebratory dinner and the food was great as was the service. Good standard Italian food - pasta, Chicken Vesuvio, and other assorted entrees. We visited on a Tuesday and the place filled up pretty quickly. They have many repeat customers it seems. Great food at nice prices. read more

Be careful when ordering the expensive steak to ask for separate plate from anything else i.e. peppers.  I had to leave mine there as it was soaked in hot spicy juice.  Couldn't taste steak tho cooked very tender.  No refund or replacement, just said I should have said no peppers when I only ordered steak and potatoes. Disappointing & bad night of gastro from severe allergy to peppers.  There was no warning & it wouldn't occur to me that anything hot would be put with a delicate steak's flavor.   Staff nice though owners retired.  New decor is lovely. read more

Finest Italian trattoria ever, Nick,Angel,Antonio,Jesus, and 3 bella's for servers ,are fine people.The food is to die for.Hands down . Im Italian and i know . read more

Wonderful food and service. Comfortable location, although it looks small it's nice and cozy. read more

First time here tonight. Actually came to see singer Jacquelyn Vale, but was nicely impressed with the service and food. I'm Italian so it's hard to beat my mom & Grandmas cooking but they came very close. Loved the bread basket served with garlic knots, and small pizza pieces - along with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. My daughter had peppers and sausage and the sauce was delicious. My sister had an eggplant dish which was very good as well. We ordered bruschetta and zucchini fries to share. My daughter's dish was plenty so we shared that as well. Definitely planning on going again! Thanks for a delicious and fun evening! read more

Great food and service! The staff was friendly and accommodating of a fairly large party for a family style luncheon. All the food was very good so looking forward to coming back for dinner and trying more of the menu. read more

Great food priced fairly. Server was very engaged. The atmosphere was very comfortable in the dining room even with two special events going in at the same time. read more

We ordered through Doordash. We ordered Gamberi alla Ferri, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, and Pecorina alla Romana. The Tagliatelle was really good and a pretty large portion. The Gamberi alla Ferri (6 medium sized shrimp) and Pecorina alla Romana (4 small slices of eggplant) were very small portions and pretty expensive for what we got. The Gamberi was served over sautéed spinach with some red peppers thrown in. There was no red pepper sauce. While some of the dishes tasted good, I wouldn't order again because of the small portions and expensive prices. read more

La Zingara Trattoria - Pecorina Alla Romana - Italian Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Julian was running around and checking on everyone. First time having and it won't be the last. Food was great. Drinks were delicious. And the hot fresh bread was delicious. read more

Great spot during Covid -19. Great outside eating with inside hospitality! You feel like the whole place is your own. The service staff very attentive and very nice. About 25 minutes from Edison park Chicago and 45 minutes from the loop. Well worth the drive! I went with my family for my daughters birthday but a great spot for any occasion and well priced meals served hot and fast! read more

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Beautifully updated dining room, great wine list texcellent & friendly service paired with fresh fabulous food make this hip restaurant my new favorite. Don't miss the beautiful patio, it's like being on vacation! Can we talk about those crazy delicious dinner roDon't miss the fresh salads, the pastas and yummy desserts. The Panna Cotta is my favorite. read more

First to start - I have lived in Italy twice for a total of 9 years. The owner was at the bar and the waitress as well, I guess they can't even afford a separate waitress. I had a dirty martini and it was fine. I ordered the mussels in garlic and white wine sauce. 12 mussels (that's it) for $15. When I looked , technically it was executed correctly, but there was so much salt in the broth it tasted like the Dead Sea had been poured into it. I told her it was salty and over seasoned , no idea if she gave the chef any feedback. Then onto the tagliatelle bolognese- I know how to make a Bolognese sauce from scratch, it's not rocket science. Again look executed well and - this was under seasoned, bland , raw carrots and no crush tomatoes or sauce, just chunks of tomato. I ate about a quarter of it and couldn't take it anymore. 2 things were obvious- this was not an Italian cook, and he didn't taste the food before it went out. I took the leftovers and threw them in the trash. I was hoping for a great experience but it was absolutely terrible. You will never catch me stepping foot in there again. read more

I ordered deliveey through UberEats and I was VERY impressed... I originally found this restaurant because I was craving some good Ravioli and the other Italian restaurants near by me didn't have any. Wow! The Ravioli was outstanding. It was creamy, pasta was cooked perfectly, and they has artichoke hearts (which I absolutely love). I saw pictures of the thin pizza online and I wasn't sold on it, so I instead tried their Stuffed Pizza and boy was I glad that I did. Pizza was cooked perfectly, it wasn't soggy (as sometimes Stuffed Pizza gets when you add too many ingredients), and the sauce to cheese & crust ratio was on spot. Cesar salad was fresh and was a good portion. - If you're considering ordering here I would definitely give it a try! read more

La Zingara Trattoria - Caesar Salad, Ravioli Ricchi E Poveri, & Stuffed Pizza with Sausage, Green Pepper, Onion, and Basil. - Italian Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

We came in on a promo through Lolo. What a great surprise! It was a Saturday night, and we weren't sure how busy this would be, or if we could get in. We were able to get a table at 6, which was perfect. We came in, were warmly welcomed, and seated at a nice table along the wall. A musician was playing guitar, and the music selections were perfect for dinner. Our server, Antonio, was attentive, friendly, and always on with refills or requests. The food was made fresh and hot, and flavors very nice for each dish and app. This is a restaurant passed often as we drive by, and never really knew about. A great gem of a restaurant with nice atmosphere and good food. We will probably come back for a pizza, which they offered with some fun combinations! read more

The server was the only thing good about this restaurant. We had to send back an order that was drowning in what tasted like a can of tomato sauce . My noodles were undercooked by about 3 minutes and it was very watery .. just not a great experience will never come again .. read more

I was in roughly a week ago. Server was fantastic. I forgot his name but very polite and helpful young man. Really made the dining experience enjoyable. Food was fantastic. Only issue was the managers. They excessively kept checking on us. I appreciate it once maybe. But it's 3-4 times. The server had it handled and was very attentive. Additionally, one of the managers was speaking to our server and another server near the bar in a very rude and degrading way. I almost felt bad like the servers couldn't do their job. Overall great and service. Would come back again read more

Had an excellent time catching up with friends here. We went as a small group on a Tuesday night and it was not too busy/noisy. Both the $22 Trio pasta dish (on the chefs specials menu so may not always be available) and $18 Penne alla Vodka dishes were delicious and had great portions. The waitress packed up our leftovers which was a nice gesture you don't see that often. Would definitely dine again. read more