I have spent the morning trying to obtain a reservation for tonight. I have spoken with David at…read morethe Oakbrook Terrace location and with "Felicia" at the Willowbrook location. Both of those hosts could not seem to accommodate my request, even though I explained that we were in from out of town and hoped to expose our friends to our favorite pizza. "David" said that there were no reservations available but that we could try being walk-ins. I didn't want my friends to have to go through that, especially in Oakbrook on a Friday night, so I asked to be connected to the Willowbrook store. He said that he was not able to do that. I thank him for his help?? And went back to the Internet to get the phone number for the Willowbrook store. There, I was connected with Felicia, who listen to my request, but explained that she is not allowed to accept reservations for five people at 6 PM. I explained the situation, telling her that I was hosting some new people and hope to have the best possible experience, but she refused to take the reservation. I think it was at this time that she started calling me "my dear." Perhaps that is some type of new Giordanos protocol, but I'm hoping that it will be re-thought, because it surely didn't land well with me! Anyhow, I explained how we had appreciated the pre-order ability in the past, and again reiterated that I was trying to make a seamless experience for our friends. She told me that the store could accept a pre-order at the discretion of whoever answers the phone, I guess. (That didn't make any sense to me, but I just filed that information, figuring that I could revisit that policy later.) After several more "my dears", we ended the conversation and I can promise that we won't ever go to that location. Next, I called the familiar Westchester store, and was put in contact with an extremely polite, friendly, hostess, who accomplished the reservation with absolutely no problem. Our phone connection was horrible, but she persevered and was 100% delightful. I thought it was strange that "Felicia" did not recommend the Westchester store when I asked for close by Giordanos... AFTER telling her that we were staying in Lagrange. She recommended that we call the Naperville location...?? I can assure you that the Westchester store will be the only one that we will patronize in the future. We have been there many times, and look forward to seeing those nice people much more in the future! We have always had great food there and exemplary service; I was only going to switch to a different location because of logistical reasons that have nothing to do with their food, their service or their ambience.

Chicago Classic - Deep Dish, we wished the bell peppers were cooked…read more Bacon BBQ Chicken - Thin Crust, so good! Very family-oriented, decent service

Great pizza and cold beer!!…read more Great environment. Chill vibes. The bartender working on April 10, 2026 was very friendly and helpful with suggestions.

After getting my haircut from my barber in Hillside, I ordered from Q's Restaurant & Pizzeria…read moreonline via Uber Eats pickup. Q's has had my interest since discovering it sometime ago while in search of "pizza". At the time of my discovery, its 4.6 rating out of (120+) was the assurance I needed that I would have a quality experience, plus an endorsement from my barber. Looking through the menu, I took interest in items like the baked tilapia, eggplant sandwich, eggplant parmigiana, shrimp alfredo, pasta with broccoli sauce, and their pizza of course! Out of all, I ended up ordering their eggplant sandwich, which came with a side of crinkle cut fries. Whether it be Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it is convenient. Most of the time my orders are completed upon my arrival or near complete. By the time I arrived at Q's Restaurant & Pizzeria my order was waiting behind the counter during this ordering experience. Picking up was just confirming my name, ordering platform, and I was well on my way. I am grateful to have had a smooth online ordering experience because the likelihood of me ordering online again at the location is very high. As for my order, the eggplant sandwich smelled so wonderful once I got inside my vehicle and got my first whiff of it. It was then that I realized I had a 12.7-mile drive back to my residence in Chicago. If there was any time I would have loved for someone to take the wheel of my vehicle, it would have been that moment so that I could enjoy my eggplant sandwich. I was pleased to see the generous portions given of the eggplant sandwich and crinkle cut fries once I opened the styrofoam container. Oh my was it delicious! I will say this! Eggplant sandwiches taste better than the name appears if you have not had one before. I am quite positive that I will order it again as time goes by because it sure was satisfying. So satisfying and filling that I did not have any room for the crinkle cut fries, which I barely touched and ended up eating the following day. If you are looking for something to order on the menu at Q's Restaurant & Pizzeria, I recommend the eggplant sandwich because you will not be let down. In closing I had a good experience as I have indicated in this review of Q's Restaurant & Pizzeria. I could surely see myself ordering from again off-and-on when I am in the area likely for a haircut. And as it was introduced to me via Uber Eats, I share my endorsement of it as well with you all on yelp. Service: 4 | Atmosphere: 4 | Food: 5 | Overall Experience: 4 ~ Today's choices shape tomorrow. ~ Thomas G

Wooden Paddle was a really good surprise. A little more upscale, but still comfortable. It was…read morekinda empty when we went. You can see the pizza ovens from the seats. Smells amazing the whole time. Staff was great. Sean helped us out and gave some solid recommendations. We went with the pepperonly pizza. When it hit the table, the presentation looked amazing. First bite... that was it. The crust had that perfect crunch on the outside but still soft inside. You could taste that wood-fired char, just enough to give it that smoky edge. The cheese was melted just right, stretchy and hot. The sauce had a nice balance, a little tangy, a little sweet, not overpowering anything. The pepperoni was the best part. Crispy on the edges, a little oily in a good way, and full of flavor. Every bite just worked. Thin, balanced, nothing too heavy. If you like pizza, this is one of those spots you gotta try. I'd go back for that one easy.

We went to Wooden Paddle for the first time with a group (including a toddler), and it ended up…read morebeing the perfect setting. It's a shareable, tapas-style dining experience, which makes it ideal for groups. We ordered the Fried Mozz Brick, which was good but didn't quite wow our group. On the other hand, I really enjoyed the Caesar salad, always a go-to for me and this one met my expectations. For pizzas, we tried the Pepper Only, the Sausage Fest, and The Original Mr. Beef, and that one ended up being my favorite. Definitely the star of the night. The drink menu is also great. Lots of options depending on what you're in the mood for. And as a mom, I have to mention the bathroom situation. Although it's downstairs, it's clean, spacious and private, and they have a changing table, which honestly makes such a difference. Believe it or not, not every place thinks about that, and it's always appreciated. Overall, a great spot for groups with good food, good drinks, and an aesthetic interior that left me wanting to go back for more.

I'm really surprised by some of these reviews. I find the ambience of the restaurant really cute…read moreand welcoming. Service was great too. Alexandria was friendly and very attentive. I read one review that said the place was dark and gloomy. That is not the case at all. The food is outstanding. I had the crispy stuffed chicken. I've had this same meal (although it wasn't crispy) at 5 or so other local restaurants over the years and Mattone's was the best hands down. I tried my friend's meal, Rigatoni Contadina, and it was excellent as well. I just went here last night and I've already told a couple of friends about this place. I'll certainly be visiting again.

Had some great drinks and okay food at this LaGrange Park classic. It has a lot of history in the…read morecommunity and is a favorite among locals. Mattone has a pretty standard menu of Italian food like spaghetti. A lot of the familiar. The flavors may not be as good as they used to be so just know that and it will seem like better quality. Certainly the happy hour is the best time to come. It's expensive already so save a few bucks and it makes things quite an improvement. There's a lot of what to expect on the menu. Cocktails and pasta of course. They took forever taking everyone's order and then there was even more waiting. It's about $12 for the cheapest cocktails. They have a few bucks off martinis at the happy hour thankfully. A serious lack of vegetarian choices. There's even salads covered in bacon and pancetta. Has a few weekly specials to check out. It's $20 for the classics specials on Thursdays. Among the options are lasagna and spaghetti. This also comes with a choice of soup so you get lots with this. Actually a pretty filling meal. They can make the spaghetti without meatballs and stuff. Got to say it gets busy. It's only open in evenings. There's limited options for vegetarians.

We recently tried The Original Chickies and had a mixed--but overall decent--experience…read more The staff was friendly and helpful, which definitely made a positive impression right away. The cheeseburger was okay, but the patty was smaller than expected and could have used a bit more seasoning to really stand out. It wasn't bad, just a little underwhelming compared to other spots. The loaded fries were a highlight--topped with cheese, Italian beef, and fresh jalapeños. They were flavorful and absolutely massive, easily a meal on their own. We also had the breaded steak sandwich, which was decent but could have used some jalapeños for extra flavor. Portion-wise, it was very generous and easily enough for two people to share. The chicken fingers were just okay--good size, but again, a bit more seasoning would have helped. The mushrooms were solid, and the onion rings were better than most--big and crispy--but there were quite a few broken pieces. We also tried the famous cannoli shake, which tasted exactly like you'd expect--a cannoli in liquid form. If you like cannolis, you'll probably enjoy it. Overall, not a bad spot with generous portions and friendly service, but some items--especially the burgers--could use a bit more flavor and a larger patty to really stand out.

Every year during Lent, people ask me where to find the best fish sandwich…read more After trying the Cod Sandwich at The Original Chickie's Beef, I've got my answer--Chickie's in Hillside, Illinois! Perfectly crispy cod with tartar sauce and that classic, no-frills flavor that just hits right. It's only around Fridays during Lent, which makes it even more of a must-have this time of year.

Haven't tried tried their pizza, basing my review on a couple chicken entrees I tried which I was…read morehappy with, generous portions and good quality. What I really enjoyed was the calamari, both grilled and fried. It's one of my favs and every other place I've gone to around here has scrawny, dry, overly fishy smelling pieces. But here they were plump, cooked perfectly, and large portions. Would've taken a photo but ate it right away. Also quick and courteous service (pickup), convenient online ordering, I'll be trying more items here!

Driving through Chicago I'm trying out different pizza and sub restaurants and I stumbled upon Al's…read morePizzeria in Riverside/ Broadview. It seemed like one of those mom and pop hole-in-the-wall spots that usually have the best food! I usually do not care about bad customer service, but this was something else. The cashier was too busy hanging out with his friends all behind the counter to acknowledge me properly. No greeting, no welcome--just a flat "What can I get you?" Meanwhile, his friends got better treatment like they were VIPs. I decided to try the meatball sandwich, which turned out to be a joke. It came with two mediocre-sized meatballs on a dry roll that tasted like it was leftover from the day before--tough, crumbly, and hard to bite into. Honestly, I've had better sandwiches at gas stations. The side salad was barely that. Just the woody core of iceberg lettuce with two sad cucumber slices and a cherry tomato thrown in. They did give me a full container of ranch, which was overkill for the salad--but I ended up using it on the slice of sausage pizza I got, so that worked out. Speaking of the pizza--it was okay. Not terrible, but not memorable either. Then again, can you really mess up pizza? All in all, I won't be going back unless it's to give them a second chance to make that sandwich edible.

This review is only towards their Italian beef sandwich…read more I've stopped in here a couple of times to get an Italian beef. I enjoyed both times. The beef was really good. The hot giardiniera went along well with the sandwich giving it a spicy kick. Service was friendly, the place was clean. Two important things for me. If you're in the area, worth checking out.

Joey's Pizza took over the building that houses Chickie's Beef - that I have previously reviewed…read more Joey's is very clean. The atmosphere is nice. I ordered a beef and my husband ordered the Chicago hotdog special. My husband is very particular - especially about hotdogs. Chicago style hotdogs are all beef with a poppy seed bun. They contain the all beef dog, and are slathered in mustard, topped with onion, relish, tomatoes, a pickle, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt. Joey's "Chicago Style" dogs were tough and on soggy buns that were not poppy seed. They were, in short, a mess. My beef was ok. I asked for it to be dipped. It was not. The gardinera was exactly like the prior owner's the beef was just ok. All-in-all, I was not impressed and I don't think I will be going back.

Longstanding, practically "historic" restaurant. I brought home spinach ravioli (salad and garlic…read morebread included) and the Friday special, Eggplant Parmigiana with rigatoni, salad and garlic bread. What a GREAT sauce! And Momma and I have enough for at least one more meal! Delicioso! Friendly staff. Clean, but 1982 interior.But great stuff when you're craving Italian! Price for the above: $25.80 Bene' Molto Bene!

I used to come here all the time when I lived in the area but since I moved away a couple years ago…read moreI haven't had a chance to visit Paul's and let me tell you something nothing has changed the food is still delicious and same great service and if you haven't tried them you are missing out on some delicious foods