It's a little cute restaurant nestled along New Wilke Road. We saw on the menu that it offers…read moreGluten Free on the menu so thought to give it a try. It was on a Thursday night, the restaurant was quite busy. We were greeted by a friendly hostess. She was able to show us to table since there were only two of us. There's a decent selection of wines. The menu has a nice collection of classics. We ordered Gnocchi Norcina - first time trying this version of gnocchi, it was soft and pillowy! The sauce paired very well, and protein was chicken. For the GF, we ordered scalloppine (veal) - the meat was thinly pounded and served with creamy sauce. The portion was very generous! We have left over for lunch next day.

Was really excited to try this place…read more Unfortunately, didn't love the food. Just thought it lacked flavor. Sauce with a little thin. Friendly staff though.

I had never been to Bella Napoli before, so I stopped in one day because I was looking for a venue…read morefor my good friends' retirement party. Hillary was very gracious as she showed me the private room that they have at the restaurant. It was simply perfect! I booked the room and a few months later we had the party. The food is absolutely excellent! It's the most authentic Italian pizza you will have in the suburbs! The salad and pasta were very well received from all the guests! We had almost 60 people at our party. Hillary was very helpful during the whole time as well as the two bartenders that were working our party. They have a microphone and plenty of tables for your use. They even supply centerpieces for all the tables. They have a beautiful patio as well that the attendees could walk outside and relax there as well. I really enjoyed the fact that I could connect my phone wirelessly to their speaker system so I can play music during the party. They also have music of their own that they provide as well. There were so many compliments from the attendees on the ambience andthe food quality! If you were looking for a place just to have a nice meal, or to have a small party, I would highly recommend Bella Napoli!

Bella Napoli serves Italian American in modern decor nestled in a corner off Roselle. It's right…read moreoff I-90 and a few minutes from Woodfield Mall and Medieval Times without much traffic nearby. Some lovely forested trees down the street for walking. Lots of space inside and some outdoor seating in the back, covered and uncovered. 5/5 food. Pizza is top, crispy and fresh in the thinner Italian style. Pasta is high on flavors, subtlety, and texture. Pricing is a little high for my tastes for the portion sizes, especially appetizers.

This restaurant is so much bigger than I thought and I love the outdoor area - I'm looking forward…read moreto going in the warm weather. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I can tell this place has a lot of regulars, which is always a good sign. The food is very good! I enjoyed the salad we started with and the bolognese was yummy. Unfortunately the cheesecake wasn't ready so we got tiramisu to take home and they kindly comped. Can't wait to come back!

Nestled in the charming Old Town section of Bloomingdale, this restaurant offers a delightful…read moredining experience right across from Old Town Park. With both indoor and outdoor seating options, it caters to a variety of preferences, whether you're looking to enjoy a meal al fresco or in a cozy, climate-controlled setting. The food is consistently good, with a menu that showcases a range of well-prepared dishes. The atmosphere enhances the dining experience, blending a relaxed yet stylish vibe that complements the pleasant surroundings of Old Town. Whether you're in the mood for a casual bite or a more leisurely meal, this spot provides a welcoming and enjoyable environment for any occasion. Grigliata del pescatore $23 - Our favorite appetizer! It comes with squid, shrimp and octopus. Barbabietole $13 - Refreshing beet salad with arugula and goat cheese. Diavola Pizza $16 - Favorite pizza, has a nice kick to it. Love their thin crust. Quattro Mori Pizza $17 - Another excellent pizza. Penne vodka $21 - Sauce has good flavor, although plain since it's just pasta and sauce. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024

If you're looking for a taste of Italy, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'm glad I finally…read morestopped by to try their food, and it did not disappoint. For an appetizer, I ordered the oven roasted octopus, and I highly recommend it. The marinade really brought out the flavor of the octopus, and I was impressed by how tender it was. Octopus can easily become rubbery if not prepared properly, but the texture here was soft and perfectly cooked. For my main course, I had the lobster ravioli. While the sauce was rich, creamy, and delicious, I was a bit disappointed that there weren't any noticeable chunks of lobster in the filling. We also ordered the Schaumburg pizza. I loved that all of their pizzas are cooked in a stone oven. I'm usually not a big fan of crust, but this was an exception. The flavors were well balanced, not overly sweet from the barbecue sauce, with just the right amount of savory flavor from the bacon. Everything worked together beautifully. Overall, the entire dining experience was excellent. From the food to the atmosphere, it was a very enjoyable meal. I can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu.

You know, since moving to Schaumburg 2 1/2 years ago, me and hub hub had passed this place a lot…read more It seemed like 1 million times - and all the while we would say "we need to come here sometime!" So, last night was that time! We walked in about 5:15 on a Sunday afternoon, and they were pretty busy! In addition, they had a guy singing acoustically with his guitar, pretty sweet! We were quickly seated, and water came instant instantaneously along with the menus. I ordered a cocktail and hubby stuck with water. He is, after all, the designated driver tonight. We decided to order Arancini and bruschetta for appetizers, while we ordered a margherita pizza for our main. Very quickly, the appetizer showed up - and the arancini's were small, but very warm to the touch and the bruschetta, while small at only four pieces, had lots of mozzarella, tomatoes, and olive oil on them just the way we like it! Needless to say, the appetizers killed it. But what about the pizza? You may ask well, it showed up and it was very hot- not only was it delicious, but it was the first pizza we've had since arriving in Chicago that had a a crust that tasted like many pizzas we ate in California - that was not a bad thing. While we sat there eating and enjoying the music, we commented on how pleasant and simple the restaurant was and more importantly, the staff was wonderful and very accommodating. Do we recommend this restaurant? Yup, and it's now on our rotation list! Try it and tell us what you think will you?

Huge sandwiches and decent taste, but nothing mind blowing. The food is good but average. I…read morehonestly don't get why this place has so many 5-star reviews.

i get their Focacia breads at farmers Market in Downers. So Good. Wish the restaurant was closer so…read moreI could experience their entire menu!

Lunch Review! I've loved coming to Lucia Rose for dinner…read morebut recently visited for lunch. Their standard menu is still offered as well as lunch sandwiches and a prefix menu! What a great idea for $23 to get a singular portion of an antipasta, salad, and smaller entree. I got the meatball, baby gem caesar, and spicy rigatoni pasta. I came hungry and left with leftovers. The caesar salad and pasta were amazing! The meatball was good but ricotta was served room temp where meatball was served hot. My friend and I agreed the temp difference was off. She got the meatball, roasted beet salad, and chicken parm sandwich. The beet salad wasn't her favorite as the arugula kept getting stuck in her teeth. The chicken parm sandwich had great flavor and was a large portion! I love this idea of a prefix menu for a fun lunch out. Highly recommend dinner OR lunch at Lucia Rose as you won't be disappointed.

Haven't been to Lucia Rose for sometime after moving to Plainfield. Decided to meet a long time…read morefriend that I haven't seen for over 20 years. I recommend meeting at Lucia Rose. Love the ambiance, Kathy was great as our server it was that the pizza just wasn't on par with what I've had in the past. I ordered the pistachio pizza, my friend ordered the Margarita. I wanted her to try the pistachio as it always had the ability to roll my eyes with every bite. I was shocked when she said it was just ok. She was right! The pistachio cream didn't have the same taste, actually it had no taste. The cheese wasn't melted, but formed hard ribbons on top, and there was so much sausage the taste was just sausage and salt. Even had my husband taste it when I brought some home and he agreed. No eye roll. My friends margarita was equally as disappointing. The cheese wasn't melted, the middle was soft and sat in a puddle of tomato water when you opened it up. We were planning on meeting back again for dinner with our partners, but both agreed we're going to find someplace else.

Had not been here in a couple years (It was off our radar), so thought we would try again. Around…read moreJune 8th Very impressed! The food, service and ambiance were outstanding. Cocktail service was very good. (Olde Fashion!!) My wife got Spaghetti & meatballs with Marinara- She is picky about her marinara and was impressed and the serving was huge with enough for lunch next day. I got the "Veal-Villaggio Topped with spinach and portobello mushrooms, in a garlic white wine fresh tomato sauce, baked with mozzarella cheese, served with garlic mashed potatoes." I enjoy veal do not find it often. This stuff melted in your mouth. All very fresh and chef to be commended. All entrees are served with soup or salad, Homemade bread, sorbet. The service was outstanding. You get a primary server but there is a "team" attending to all needs without intruding. We will return soon

Attended a fundraising event here in the private dining area and really enjoyed the food and…read morerelaxed atmosphere. Tasty wines, Prosecco, and a good beer selection compliment the traditional Italian food flavors. I liked the unique sausage patty in the sausage, onions, and peppers dish and the creamy vodka pasta. Servers were hard working and doing their best to keep up with the busy drink ordering in the private room. I would like to return to try other dishes and perhaps dessert.

This place was such a vibe..a live singer who was really good..people were dancing and singing.Free…read morevalet..Everyone was so nice!! The bar staff were so sweet giving me suggestions and making sure I was enjoying my time there.I started with mussels and marinara ,Caesar salad and pistachio creme brûlée. We ended the night with a round of fresh limoncello... Ciao'!

Cefalu is a gorgeous restaurant in the suburbs. It was my first time there and definitely not my…read morelast. Has such a great vibe. FOOD: we started with the Fritto Misto and cocktails. The Fritto Misto was delicious. I love the variety of seafood was in it. For drinks, I ordered the Peach Blossom and I really enjoyed it. It was fruity and not very strong but that's just how I like my cocktails. For entree, I order the octopus. I'm usually picky when it comes to octopus but I thought it was cooked well. It was tender and has a nice char grill flavor. I tried my friend's frutti di mare pasta in both the white and red sauce and both pastas were very good. I usually like white sauce but I actually preferred the red one. We pretty much ordered all the desserts on the menu. We order the cannoli board, crème brûlée, lava cake, and tiramisu. If there is one dessert you need to get, it is the tiramisu. It's probably one of my top places to get tiramisu now. All the other desserts were good but the tiramisu was outstanding. SERVICE: our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Cefalu. Can't want to go back.