This review is a long time coming but necessary! My wife and…read moreI got married in December having a small courthouse gathering. We waited until March then looked for a venue to renew vows and have a celebratory meal with family and friends. As we both had been to Bella Mia several times together it was a short search. We originally planned the event with a former employee who left the restaurant as the date, (March 21st), was approaching. Randy the owner then took over. He made several suggestions different from what we'd originally planned, including changing the area of the renewal of vows and where our wedding officiate would be in front of the guests, but they turned out to be perfect!! The event was nothing short of fantastic! My wife had tears in her eyes much of the service! The food was spectacular, and everyone raved about it! Randy and his staff gave us a wedding to remember, and we are eternally grateful for what Bella Mia did for us and couldn't be happier that was the venue we chose!!!

We came in looking forward to dinner and unfortunately left disappointed…read more The positives first: my wife's espresso martini was excellent -- easily the highlight of the evening. Her Chicken Vesuvio was very good, and the Shrimp DeJonghe appetizer was enjoyable, especially with the bread. Unfortunately, everything declined once the entrées arrived. My porterhouse steak was placed on the table rather abruptly, and the cut looked more like a T-bone, with the filet portion nearly nonexistent. The quality of the meat was poor and extremely tough -- barely edible. I rarely ask for A1 sauce with a steak, but it was the only way I could get through it. The baked potato was dry, and while the side salad was fresh, it felt more like cafeteria-quality than something from a restaurant at this price point. Shortly after dropping off the entrées, the waitress quickly asked how the food was. I responded, "just okay," but she immediately walked away, not giving the impression that she was interested in hearing anything further. That set the tone for the rest of the service. What made the situation more disappointing was seeing the table next to us receive the same porterhouse. Their steak appeared nearly twice the size of mine, had a clearly defined filet portion, and they were able to cut into it effortlessly. The inconsistency was very noticeable. After that, service was largely absent. We waited about 20 minutes trying to locate our waitress Dee with no success. The owner did stop by and was very friendly when we asked for A1 sauce, but overall the service remained slow. It took roughly 30 minutes to get a water refill and another 30 minutes to receive our check. The explanation given was that she had been in the back handling a difficult order. For the price and expectations that come with ordering a porterhouse, this experience did not meet the standard. While there were a few bright spots, the inconsistency in food quality and service makes this a 2-star experience at best.

As with my past visits, Service is on point very attentive and is quick for the refills on water…read moreand soft drinks. They also have a good selection of craft beer and even though it's May they had a nice imperial stout on tap from dragons milk very tasty highly recommended. I ended up ordering our usual three meat. Pizza can't go wrong with the pepperoni the sausage and they're wonderful meatballs. We also got the Bardo appetizer platter since it has something for everybody on it. And to go, I ended up getting the breaded steak sandwich, which is on garlic bread very good. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

The best Italian food I've had in the South suburbs . The place is clean and the decor is above par…read moreand the staff is welcoming and the owners are great.Try it you'll love it.

Very good service it was good food I will come next time more people. like wait next time for…read moreeverybody to

Peace and love, everyone!!…read more It's been a long minute since I left a review, so I'm happy to talk about a new food place! My wife and I finally ordered from Paisans Pizza in Oak Lawn, something we've been wanting to do for a long minute. As I have been working out and watching how much I eat since December, I very much look forward to having a 'big back day', as my daughter says! So the online ordering process was very easy. I ordered a medium cheese pizza, a medium sausage pizza, the Southwestern egg rolls, and finally some garlic parmesan wings. When I went to pick up the food, it took a few minutes to find a parking space as there are no spaces for pick-up orders. But when I went in there, nice ambiance with the planes, the cars, and the camper, which is where I had to pick up my order from. The place was jumping (I was there about 6pm on Saturday), and it seemed like a nice overall vibe. Ok so I pick up my order and get back to the crib! First, the pizza: both pizzas were really good. Nice amount of cheese, nice amount of sausage, for both, nice amount of sauce. Now the pizza was good,let me be clear, but on the box it says the 'best pizza in the world'. So my honest opinion is that is it better than all the other pizza places in the area (Domino's, Nonna's, etc)? YES...easily! Is Paisans better than Beggars Pizza? I say yes, my wife says no. Either way, we both agree that they have some good pizza! The garlic parmesan wings lived up to the hype. Crispy wings, nice amount of seasoning, not overpowering. As for the Southwestern egg rolls, this was the only thing I ordered where I was like 'meh'. The shell wasn't really crispy, I think it was a bit bland, and the sauce cup had opened up and spilled in its takeout box. Put it this way...Chili's Southwestern egg rolls are much better, by comparison, in terms of flavor. All in all, this was not a bad eating experience. The food was good all around, and for me, only the egg rolls could have been better. Also, the food was a little on the expensive side....so that is something to keep in mind also. So, does this mean we'll be back? Absolutely! Food.................................B+ Price.................................C (the food is very expensive) Ambiance........................A Customer Service...........A (Ready on time and attentive, friendly employees)

My wife and I have been coming to Louisa's for most of our adult lives. At least since 1998 because…read moreI actually proposed to my wife at Louisa's. We both love the pizza, and in fact, it's so good that we've hardly ever tried anything else. When we did stray off the pizza selection, the food has all been delicious. Contrary to popular belief, "Chicago Style" pan pizza isn't typically eaten every day by folks that live here. Everyone would be 1,000 pounds. The wife and I go to Louisa's probably 6-10 times a year because it's incredibly filling, but it NEVER disappoints. The service is always fantastic. I'm 99% sure the same family has owned it (Louisa's family - God rest her soul), so the whole "family vibe" is on full tilt at this place and it shows in their service. Servers who care about your business because the business itself is more than just a part time job. The restaurant is quaint, and is perfectly suited for either a date night or a full-on family function. Their side room is plant big enough to host a private party or event, and I know they often book that room for exactly that. But the real focus for us is the pizza. The pans that are used over and over again. The buttery crust that is always crispy and not too think. The ripe tomatoes that are always seasoned perfectly... the real of the show at Louisa's is their sausage. It's literally like none other we've ever had and we love it!! This place is a must try for locals that love pan pizza!

Pan Pizza is the Bomb. From the crust to the sauce, to the cheese.. 1 slice is great, 2 will fill…read moreyou up, 3 you'll do it bc it's do good!

The best. Ordered the Calamari over linguine with red sauce and the Italian pork chops…read more Geno has the greatest.

Food was not enjoyable service was horrible never will go back it's just a place for older men to…read moredrink don't come eat here you will be disappointed

I visited Barraco's for a party so we were in the event room, with one of the menus they have for…read moreprivate events. It was better than I expected it to be to be honest. The beef they had was probably my favorite and I am not usually a beef person. I wish I'd gotten a bit more of it! The mashed potatoes are always a favorite of mine too. The place is both a restaurant and, at the front, seems to have some grocery items as well. They have a wine room, though not something I checked out. The private room was comfortable; it didn't feel overly crowded or anything, even though there were at least eight tables for dining and then a few others for food and gifts and whatnot. The one thing that was a little weird was that there were a couple bathrooms in the front of the room, which seemed like an odd and somewhat conspicuous place to put them. There was a bathroom out in the main restaurant, too, and also a family bathroom which I appreciated. That's where the changing table is located. Parking seems minimal--unless I missed some, it didn't actually seem like enough for the size of the restaurant. But they do have a private lot.

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name…read more.. Do they know my name? Nope Do they act like they do when you enter through their door? Yes! Friendly, quick service, great food! When you order spinach, which you should, they give you so much that your eye doctor will thank them. The place feels like what I would imagine a local bar would feel like. I've been to parties here and the staff was great during those too.

Stopped in for a hotdog & fries. I will be back on a Friday night…read more I like this kind of place; three ladies were playing dominoes and eating. How cool. Ribs, gyros, hamburgers, and hot dogs. Reminds me of a Greek family owned place. One Friday, I'm going to take my friends and family. It's that kind of a place.

Really nice customer service at the drive-thru! I have never gone inside but it's super convenient…read moreto have a window to pull up to. The food is very reasonably priced and delicious. My favorite items so far are the half bbq chicken, baked beans, and the potato wedges. I also love that they have 2 Liter beverages

It's your girl Terry again bragging on How an excellent service Shavon gave!! She is a true…read morepeople's person! I love you girl and keep up the great work!! She is very attentive to her family. I want to say family because that's what she makes us feel more like family than customers or guests!!!

A little once a month wine tasting, a few bottles of wine and delicious salmon at Coopers Hawk will…read morenow become a selfcare ritual. Let me tell you about my 2nd time in this Cooper's Hawk... It was so impressive that I got a membership. I wanted to check it out for lunch with a friend. We went on the Thursday before Easter and to my surprise it was pretty busy! We sat at the bar. My friend has a membership already so we were able to drink one of her bottles with our lunch. Ok, we ended up drinking two of her bottles. LOL. They chilled her bottle in a chiller table side and put a little garnish on our glass for the sparkling wine we chose. The blackened salmon was terrific! It was soooo delicious. I had the lobster, crab bisque it was ok. I enjoyed our wine and the vibe of the restaurant. We sat at the bar and our bartender's name was Megan! She was terrific. I was even able to taste one of the wines I had my eye on. I was told I can try two wines every visit. Stop it. A tasting per month, a tasting at the table? I can't wait to come back.

I went by LaGondola today , and is no longer at location ! Just wanted all to know and save trip…read morethere !

New place. Only been open 2 months. Service was slow, only 1 waitress but she was pleasant and…read moreworking very hard. Wasn't a fan of the fried zucchini but the pizza was excellent! Will try pasta next time.

I stopped in because I was looking for something new. Usually I'm not in the area, but I'd seen…read morethis place numerous times. I skimmed through the reviews as we all tend to do now, and figured I'd give it a shot. Let me say, it did not disappoint. I ordered a sausage and pepperoni pan pizza and XL half cheese half pepperoni. The pizzas were great. The sauce is very tasty, as the reviews stated. It's a sweet sauce so be prepared. The crust had a good crunch with a hint of char that gave it a brick oven feel even though it wasn't. Both pizzas also came with a 1 liter soda of your choice. The real star of this place was the service. You know the place is special when you're the only one they ask 'What's the name?'. Everyone coming in, I hear being addressed on a first name basis. I hear them telling long time customers, 'I see you changed it up today'. That was so awesome to see. So many places don't take that time. I got to meet Natalie and Frank. They run the place. Oh! And one of their sons. They were awesome. Took my order and while I was waiting kept conversation with me about any and everything. Was such an easy vibe, felt like they were long time friends which was nice. Didn't have to go wait in the car or sit there in silence, they made you feel included. They mentioned the BYOB patio they open right next door in the summer. Which I've seen before and plan to enjoy with the family. Overall, I enjoyed this place. The pizza was good, the people and service amazing. Not much more you can ask of a pizza spot. I will be back and if you're ever in the area give it a shot. Might just be one of those places that has you saying 'Ooh, we have to get TaTa's while we're out here."

I came here once and got a really good pizza pie. The owner was very warm and kind to me making…read moresmall talk.