This place had an elegant feel from the moment we walked in. Between the outdoor seating, the…read morebeautiful bar, and the open kitchen, the whole place has a great atmosphere. The smell of fresh garlic, tomatoes, and herbs in the air made us even more excited for the food. Our waitress was super friendly and made us feel welcome the whole time. I ordered the Fettuccine with Bolognese sauce, and added a meatball. We also ordered the Penne Alfredo with sausage so we could try both. When the plates came out, the first thing I noticed was the gigantic meatball. The fettuccine portion was generous, and the Bolognese had a rich tomato flavor. It was bold from the first bite, but for me the sauce became a little overpowering, and after a while it left a slightly metallic aftertaste. It was really good, but It was just a little too intense for my taste. The meatball was tender and flavorful, but I don't think one single meatball was worth the extra $5. The Penne Alfredo with sausage, though... that was the star of the meal. The Alfredo sauce was rich, creamy, and coated every piece of pasta perfectly, while the sausage added the perfect savory bite. I honestly wish I had ordered that instead. If I came back, that's exactly what I'd order.

Hi Yelpers, I sent…read morethis directly to Lucca's 6 days ago, and have yet to hear back. Being an independent vs a chain, I guess they have different sop's for responding to concerns. For your consideration: Disappointing - and I wanted to reach out versus putting this on OT / Yelp. $307.82 including tip for the following: Made a 5:30 rsvp, even though my entire party wanted 7, but I didn't want to be rushed and have a nice table, not to mention avoiding the issues below. Checked in early, seated right away in the back room, next to a spare chair and highchair. Room was warm with one other table in it, and bright. Noted "21st birthday" on rsvp, so maybe this table was set aside thinking it was a bunch of college kids. Server, Mariam, overall was fine. Drinks were priced by city standards. "Brooklyn" was watered down and not really cold. Glass wines weren't cold. Decided to skip apps and go right to entrees because we had other birthday stops to make. Nothing we ordered should have more than a :15 minute ticket time, especially fired at 5:45. We waited 30+ minutes for entrees, which were delivered in stages - 4 entrees, then 5 minutes later, the final 2 by the same guy. Only one food runner on a Saturday night? Marsala potato side delivered 5 mins after that. The food was marginal at best. All the pasta was overcooked and really not very presentable. Sauces were breaking. Portions were smaller than last visit. We had 3 baskets of bread to make up for it. No manager check on entrees, although we did see one turning down the AC. When did table visits become optional in our business? Very good tiramisu with a candle. The 3.5% service fee is a Covid-era tactic that shouldn't exist after 5 years... We have three more summer birthdays and the group unanimously said "let's try somewhere else." But, Lucca's may have had an off night, and I believe in giving objective feedback and trying it again. Thanks for listening.

We ordered for dinner. We ordered a sausage and mushroom pizza and an order of rigatoni with meat…read moresauce with side salad. The Pizza was very good, but not a lot of sausage (a bit disappointing). The pasta was good, but just a note it's a small portion and meat sauce was not a hearty meat sauce but barely a meat sauce but tasted good. The side garden salad was very skimpy, but good. The house wine was a cheaper tasting cabernet not a full body with flavor, would not order again. I would give only 3 stars for service. Gave 4 stars because of the pizza. Not sure we would go again, unless in the area and wanted pizza.

Food is fantastic! Warm, family atmosphere. We don't always have time to dine in the restaurant,…read moreso their take out is a great option.

Posto 31 is our Thursday dinner place. We start with Fresh…read moreRicotta toast, the next up Simple salad, Its anything but simple-Its large enogh to split- But order a full salad for your self Its great. After that my go to on the current menu is the Flat Iron- During the winter menu the lasagna TDF- like mama makes. For a sweet finish- its a toss up you ll need to order three. Hat off to this creative Chef

Absolutely stellar experience while visiting from out of town. Our server made great…read morerecommendations. All of the food was exceptional. My drink was awesome. And the ambiance was great. Parking was also easy! If Im back in the area, I will definitely be back!

Food was good! Service was great! Quiet and kid friendly. Great for date night! Or hangout with…read morefriends!

Backyard pizza truck with food made on site. Owner Joe did a great job with the pizzas. They were…read moredelicious! All of our guests enjoyed the salad, too, with homemade dressing. I highly recommend Joe and his restaurant for a terrific family meal.

Great service from Rebecca, gloriously casual al fresco dining on a fine night, and delicious…read morecrunchy chicken Cobb Salad, with lots of gorgonzola! My spouse loveed her Faro salad and my friend's polenta and beef looked really yummy! We shall return!

The pizza was crispy and the dough was airy and added to the toppings. The sauce was perfect and…read morein just the right amount. The pasta was equally good. Perfectly al dente and the ingredients were spot on as well. Our server was knowledgeable and made us wonderful cocktails. The bar was elegant, yet kept its pub identity. Clean and inviting Loved it!

I came here for Christmas dinner with my family. Classy, calm, and festive atmosphere. We ordered…read morethe Brussels sprouts (egg on top was very unique!), bruschetta, and calamari to share. I ordered the pollo milanese for my entree - the chicken was juicy and the pasta was light & complimented the chicken well. Everything was very delicious! My mom ordered the polenta & ragu which is one of the restaurant's specialties - it had a great flavor and was a solid dish all around. Our server, Oscar, was super kind and helpful to our group.

We recently designed the florals as FleurElla Florals | F2 at this location…read more The event manager (Suzie Reeves) was an absolute dream to work with!! We needed to coordinate some last minute adjustments and Suzie was responsive, easy going, and genuinely invested in making sure every detail came together seamlessly! The venue itself is stunning. It has this rich, rustic elegance with exposed stone walls, warm wood tones, and the most beautiful candlelit chandelier that creates such an intimate, inviting atmosphere. It feels like a tucked-away wine cellar SO cozy, elevated, and full of character!

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 stopped by Wooden Paddle in La Grange and ordered the "Just Send It" platter to share, the Snap…read moreInto It salad, and the Buzzkill pizza. The food was really good! Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and we enjoyed what we ordered. The Buzzkill pizza was delicious, and the appetizer platter was a great option for the table. Unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. It took about 10 minutes before anyone came over to seat us, another 10-15 minutes before someone took our order, and when our Snap Into It salad arrived (for a party of three), it only came with two pieces of bread, so we had to ask for a third. At the end of the meal, we waited around 20 minutes just to get our check. The surprising part was that the restaurant wasn't busy at all, so the slow service was hard to understand. The food was definitely the highlight, but because of the overall service experience, I don't think I'd return.

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 hosted our wedding ceremony and reception at The Elm at the end of June, and it was an amazing…read moreexperience! Megan was so helpful in bringing together all of our ideas and ensuring we stayed within our budget. We served guests the braised short rib, chicken piccata, and mushroom/spinach risotto- all three of which received rave reviews from our guests. The service staff was an absolute dream. They made sure our guests were well taken care of and ensured that we were fed and never without a drink (shout-out Ivan!). The atmosphere of the rooftop and Madison room created a dreamy summer wedding experience. If we had to do it all again, we'd choose The Elm every time!

I've been wanting to try The Elm for quite a while now since I've heard so many good things. So I…read moredecided to stop in during lunch and wow, I was impressed. From the atmosphere, to the decor to the food, everything just felt right. They currently have their winter menu right now and I ended up ordering the Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wrap with sweet potato fries. Definitely a healthier bite on their menu but it was still packed with so much flavor and the perfect buffalo kick. For appetizers I ordered the Tempura Shrimp and I really liked that ALL the food came out steaming hot. I didn't catch our waitress's name but she was informative and kind from the beginning. She even told us they host comedy shows there, which is such a nice touch. I will definitely be returning, especially once warmer Chicago days arrive and their patio can fully be enjoyed.