My favorite Italian spot in Naperville! Definitely check it out if you're in the area. We came for…read moredinner, and there's both outdoor seating and a ginormous interior with plenty of tables. It's definitely a good spot for larger groups. Our server was also super knowledgeable about the menu and walked us through which pastas and pizzas were the most popular, which ones were seasonal, and which ones get rotated out. I really appreciated the recommendations because there were so many things I wanted to try. We ordered: - Short rib gnocchi: The short rib was extremely tender and basically disintegrated as soon as you touched it. The gnocchi paired really well with it too. - BBQ chicken pizza: We ordered both the Margherita pizza and BBQ chicken and I would definitely get the BBQ chicken again. The sauce had the perfect amount of tanginess and savory flavor without overpowering the pizza. - Chicken parmigiana: Don't skip this! The chicken had the perfect amount of savory flavor and worked so well with the tomato sauce and vodka rigatoni. This ended up being one of my favorites of the meal. I was so glad we were able to order and try so many different dishes. This is definitely a family-style kind of spot, so if you come with a larger group, you'll get to try a lot more options. Already looking forward to coming back and trying more of their rotating dishes!

Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5…read more Ambiance: 5/5 The pasta just wasn't very flavorful and the pizza was just okay. The bread pudding was amazinggg

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. Let's just say we have found our new…read moreFAVORITE restaurant! Our server Jason was phenomenal and recommend his favorite dishes. WOW wow wow!!! Everything was so good will be back every single chance we get!

When was the last time you had homemade pasta at a restaurant? Honestly, I don't even want to eat…read moreItalian anywhere else after coming to Vai's. Unless it's in Italy. Walked in with starving teenage boys on a Sunday after noon. The place was packed. Ordered a Margarita pizza with 6 slices for an app. We have high expectations of this one and we were all so busy eating it and looking up. Wondering is this really this amazing. Hell yes, it was. The sauce, the crust. The amount of sauce. Etc. all hit it just right. Second app was a plate of fresh cut fries. Once again this place does not cut corners. Perfectly fried with a crunch and sea salt on top. That was a busy plate getting gobbled up before our entrees showed up. For my entree, I got the mushroom parpadelle with shrimp. I had no clue until I started to eat it that it was homemade pasta. In my head I kept thinking there is no way this is not made in house. I asked the waiter and yes indeed he said they are making pasta all day long. With the amount of people in this restaurant. I can only imagine how busy that kitchen is creating this soft and fresh beautiful pasta. If you have ever made pasta. You know how much time and work it is. Sorry, back to my dish: the shrimp we cooked to a perfection. Quality high, the mushrooms were fresh and I could not wait to find more. If you want Italian. Skip the chains. You will not get this quality and love like this place.

I love La Sorella so much! Dining here was my birthday meal of choice and it did not disappoint…read more The service is always wonderful and the food is amazing. One of the May specials, a Chicken with Prosciutto, impressed even my hard to impress grandmother. Our food came out fast and they were kind enough to bring out my baby's meal earlier so he could eat right away. High chairs and kids meals are available here! I personally can't help but order the Bolognese almost every time because it's so delicious. We treated ourselves to tiramisu and a strawberry crumble dessert as well, and both were very good. It's the perfect place to celebrate any occasion, nice and classy but not overly fancy that you feel it's stuffy. It's a great atmosphere for family, friends and date nights.

Delicious! Perfectly seasoned dishes, and very large portions! My hubby's appetizer order of…read morecalamari came in a big bowl! I ordered baked eggplant, also huge! Cheeses are delicious. The pile of linguine has spinach and diced tomato bits peeking through. Soothing music playing, window seating and courteous service makes sweet ambience. Many shops along Jefferson street have changed. Glad La Sorella has survived.

We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had an early-ish reservation at 5:30pm in the…read moremiddle of the week so it was on the quieter side, which we absolutely loved. Service was great! Everyone was friendly and prompt and wanted to make sure we had a great meal. This is what we ordered: * Nonna's Meatballs * Pear & Fennel Salad (walnuts on the side) * Focaccia di Recco (requested with prosciutto & arugula) * Linguine alle vongole I also ordered an Almafi Spritz (zero proof) which was wonderful and bright a slice of Italy to Chicago's suburbia. The food was fresh and delicious. I recalled a Davanti location in Chicago but never had the chance to check it out, so this was my first time and it was great! The atmosphere is chic and the food was excellent, but not in a flashy, overdone, complicated way, just real good, made in house, hearty Italian fare. The Focaccia Di Recco was AMAZING. Yes, all caps. We packed up half of it to take home and it was still great the next day (reheated and then toasted in our mini counter oven/fryer). If you order just one thing here, let it be this focaccia dish. I understand why it's popular and I blurted out loud several times while eating this in restaurant: "on my god" it was truly divine. As my husband said, "this food might be better than what we had in Italy..." and I don't disagree. The kitchen does not do split portions for pasta but they were able to bring out 2 plates for us to split ourselves. This is a great spot for date night, a ladies night out, or a solo wine & dine at the bar. I can't believe I didn't come sooner. Plus, it's located right next to a parking garage which made our night out really convenient! We can't wait to come back! Five shining stars.

It has been 2 years ...I hate bad reviews ...so my wife's polenta with braised pork should was very…read moregood. Although I thought the polenta was more like tasteless mash potatoes My linguini scampi Agli was very sad. cherry tomato sauce ...Where? I was told the reason there were no scallops because I went to an old Google site. if you knew that, why would you not take it down. honestly .. seriously a small amount of linguine, 6 shrimp, a tad undercooked and a few small tomato pieces, no bread no salad is not 34$ I could make this at home for 6$ ..tops. people are nice but comparing it to lil pops Angelis, Vais, Angelos, Biaggi is embarrassing. I feel bad for them and me. bill

Fiamme, on Washington is a comfortable Italian restaurant…read more There is a tiny parking lot - the size of a postage stamp. Be prepared to park in the street. The staff is helpful and attentive. The menu is not huge; but You will find what you need.

Came to Fiammé for a business dinner. I started with one of their mules, which was pretty decent,…read morejust a standard mule. We also shared the arancini as an appetizer. I've had some really great arancini before, and these were alright. The sauce was the highlight, with a nice flavor and a slight kick to it. We were told the pizzas were personal-sized, so everyone in our group ordered their own. When they arrived, they were huge. I went with the Fredo, a more traditional-style pizza, and it was pretty solid with good toppings and flavor. Others at the table ordered the Detroit-style pizzas, and they looked incredible, I wish I had taken some photos. The general consensus was that the pizzas were a bit too bready, but they had good flavor, great presentation, and a nice crispy crust. Service was okay. It took a while for our server to take our order, and I wish we had been advised to share a few pizzas instead of ordering individually. We all ended up taking most of our pizzas to go, but with dinners planned throughout the rest of the trip, they unfortunately didn't get eaten later. Overall, a decent spot with solid pizza and generous portions.

When you first walk in Angeli's, you will feel like you're in a small town restaurant in Italy, and…read morethen it gets better, the staff is wonderful your personal server will come over and greet you, then read the specials for the day, once you look over the menu, you will be smiling because it reads like your mom or grandmas recipes, after receiving warm bread at our table, we were ready to order I had an order of bruchetta which was full of flavor, then a cup of minestrone also delicious, I also had a house salad with vinaigrette dressing, my main course was angel hair pasta with marinara sauce and two meatballs, absolutely delicious just like my mom made, my wife had the crab stuffed ravioli it was served in a beautiful cream sauce with shrimp and scallops, I couldn't help myself from reaching my fork over to her plate, she looked at me and smiled, that's what Angeli's is all about delicious food and a beautiful smile from who you are there with, I can't wait until our next visit.

We've been here multiple times but had one of those experiences where things weren't good. How a…read morehost and restaurant handle situations says a lot. While serving a martinis at the table, our server had an accident. The shaker lid came off and the blue martini spilled all over my wife, soaking her top and skirt. Our night out was ruined. We had to go home and wash her clothes in hope that it didn't stain. At the end of meal, the bill came and they comped her drink. So compensation for getting get a blue martini dumped all over you is brushed off with a single drink. I buy people at bars a drink for any reason. I asked the host about it and he said we didn't ask for anything more so... We are not people who are out fishing for free meals, but because we didn't beg for anything, the host evidently felt he was off the hook for trying to make it right. Ouch. I'm sure that's not the image you want to portray for your restaurant.

first time eating there. the best Italian food I've had in a long time. can't say enough about it…read more big portions and great service. would recommend 10/10. if looking for great food look no further.

I ordered Fontina's through DoorDash. I wanted a roast beef sandwich. The sandwich was beyond my…read moreexpectations! The amount of meat was phenomenal! It was thinly sliced and very tender. I asked for lettuce and red onions. Both were fresh and plentiful. I had read reviews about their excellent meatballs. I had to see for myself if they were good. They were great! They were tender and flavorful! I will definitely be ordering from Fontina's Italian Kitchen again.

Food was good .had party of 15 Could have put us in back…read moreroom But instead in loud bar Service great But 20% gratuity on food plus taxes is absurd Why charge a tip on tax Seems absurd Actually gave her 20$ more than the stated amount It's the principal of the thing. Bill No large group again

This was out first time after reading some recommendations on Facebook, we were so happy to find…read morethis spot! The ambiance is great, and the place is clean and well taken care of. The waitstaff is amazing, our waitress was so kind and did a great job. The pizza is taverns style, thin crust and delicious. My husband is a pizza snob, and he loved it! The chicken versuvio was a great portion and very well done. My daughter loved her angel hair alfredo. Overall, the food felt special, it was all well done. We can't wait to go back!

Been here several times. Great food, lively atmosphere, and so on…read more Today was our first carry-out. We were worried but not after we got home with our food. It was just as good as in the restaurant. We ordered for 4 people. The food was spot on. Tomahawk, 2 Vodka pastas, and the wagyu beef stroganoff. With two brussels sprouts sides, the cheese cake and banana pie. The deserts are to die for! I am amazed this carry-out was just as good as in the restaurant. Well packaged. Still fresh when we got home and as always here, tasty. Well done!

Baby, we started off on the WRONG foot. I came here with my family of eight, which I understand can…read morebe a little complicated for a restaurant, but honey, I made this reservation THREE WEEKS in advance. Three. Weeks. So I thought we were all set. Our reservation was for 6:00, and we arrived at 5:54. We were told to wait until six, which was perfectly fine. Six o'clock rolls around and we're told they're still cleaning the table. Okay, we wait. Then we wait. And wait. Thirty minutes later, we find out the people who had the table STILL hadn't even left. Baby...what exactly were we reserving three weeks ago, a future dream? They offered us a complimentary appetizer, which I appreciate in theory, but when you've got a party of eight waiting 40 minutes past their reservation time, I'm not really looking for the cheapest appetizer on the menu. I'm looking for the table I reserved. Eventually, we were seated, and thank GOD for our server Alexis B, because they completely turned the experience around. Funny, knowledgeable, incredibly kind, and genuinely one of the best servers I've ever had. If I could give them five stars separately, I would. They made us feel welcome and somehow kept the whole table laughing after that rocky start. The food had some hits and misses. The crab cake was a little too spicy for my taste, although the rest of the table enjoyed it. The mini sliders, however? DELICIOUS. That buttery, well seasoned bun was doing exactly what it needed to do. Then came my Entourage burger, and baby...THAT burger understood the assignment. It was absolutely packed with flavor. So good that I practically inhaled it. My server even asked if I wanted another one because apparently I ate it fast enough to qualify for a second round. Unfortunately, the management situation left a lot to be desired. After the issues getting our table, the managers seemed to keep watching our group throughout the night. If you're going to stare, baby, at least commit to the performance! It made an already awkward situation feel even more uncomfortable. Honestly, my server Alexis B, was the ONLY reason this experience ended on a positive note. They were so charming and personable that by the end, they felt more like a friend than a server. I'm genuinely going to miss them. The food was good, and that burger was fantastic, but a three-week reservation should not turn into a 40 minute wait with a party of eight standing around wondering when they're going to eat. So unfortunately, I'm leaving with two stars. The food gave me reasons to come back, but the reservation experience and management gave me reasons to stay home. And to my server: you were the star of the night. Protect this person at all costs.

Visited Rosebud this past Friday night to celebrate my wife's birthday. Great food, great service,…read moreand great ambiance! For an appetizer we had the Fried Calamari calabrese style. The calabrese sauce was excellent. For the main course, I had the Orecchiette Sausage & Broccolini. Nice sized portion and very flavorful. My wife and daughter enjoyed the Rigatoni alla Vodka. That is the dish they normally get at Italian restaurants and this exceeded their high Vodka Rigatoni standards! We also each got a free meatball as part of the special they were running for the month. I thought we would only get one for the entire table but they brought out 3 which was really nice. We were too full for desert but they presented my wife with 2 mini cannolies for her birthday. The server Frank was the consummate professional. We don't leave the Geneva/St. Charles area often for dinner but glad we made thenshort trip to Naperville for this fabulous dinner.

This place is awesome…read more Food (A+) Excellent food with large portion sizes. Everyone enjoyed there meal and can't wait to go again. This is our go to place for entertaining guests I always get the veal piccata and it's my favorite. The spaghetti and meat balls is a huge portion size. Calamari is excellent Value (A+) You get a ton of food for a great price. Around $40-$50 a person with tip and tax Service (A+) Excellent customer service. Friendly polite service team. Food came out fast. Packed up leftovers for us. Checked on us - the right amount. Perfect amount of small talk. Did everything absolutely right Disregard all negative comments - they are one offs. If you want a more upscale Italian dining option - go to Rosebud in downtown Naperville