I've been to Campagnola twice, and both times were fantastic. The food is delicious, and you can…read moretell how much heart goes into every dish. Although it's not pictured, the short ribs are AMAZING! And the diver scallops are a must-get every time I'm here. My allergies are also very well respected, and it's not an issue, nor have I had an allergic reaction. I'm so thankful. The service is next level, whether you're at the bar or at the table. Each server is kind and compassionate, the floor manager is excellent and hospitable, and the owner is friendly, knowledgeable, and fantastically entertaining and passionate. The ambiance is lively and bustling, with space for intimate conversation and happy moments. It's not so loud that you feel smothered, but it's also not so quiet that you feel alone. Overall, I will be choosing Campagnola for every date-night dinner, graduation, and celebration with family in town.

I just went to Italy this summer. I will say the quality of this food is AT THE LEVEL of what I…read moredined on abroad. This is great spot for family celebrations, birthdays, and more. Romantic, bustling, warm, and delicious -- very authentic.

Trattoria Demi was a great find. The food is reasonably priced and the portions are large. The…read morepasta was tasty and not too salty, which isn't always a given. The staff were very accommodating. We came in about 30 minutes before their listed closing time and they had no problem seating us. The atmosphere is very cozy and quaint, though the walls inside can be a bit echoey, so it can get a little loud when the place fills up. Really enjoyed it here and would definitely return!

Pizza was burnt on the bottom. Rather dry and lacking enough pizza sauce…read more Crowded and very noisy. Could not have a conversation with my two dinning companions. A couple years ago I really enjoyed this restaurant. Not going back anytime soon.

Sit at the bar. Hope it's India bartending. Order some ridiculously good but yet still very…read moreaffordable red wine. Have some bread and oil. Order pasta. Chat. Yap. You MUST end with tiramisu become it was perfectly delicious. The little bar area was perfect for us to feel like we're part of the action but less formal than the rest of the restaurant. Can't wait to go back!

Trattoria D.O.C. offers a pleasant neighborhood atmosphere and generally solid Italian fare, but…read morethe overall experience feels somewhat overpriced for the quality. The food was decent, though nothing particularly memorable or distinctive enough to justify the price point. Given the location, the pricing seems geared toward the surrounding Evanston clientele, but from a value perspective, there are stronger Italian options in the area.

Great food. Lots of choices. Friendly staff. Long time Evanston restaurant…read more This is always a great place to go with friends. They treat you well

I guess you get what you pay for. Clearly the target demographic is students. The prices are low…read morebut the food is nasty. I had the lasagna - made with some weird cheese and basically flavorless. My friend had pasta with pesto sauce - she said the sauce was very oily. Neither one of us ate more than a few bites of our meal. To add insult to injury, the server spent most of our time there leaning up against the counter studying her phone. Really gives off a bad vibe when your server can't manage to stay off her phone during her shift. I can't believe this place is still in business. We will not be back. Gave it one star because we didn't get food poisoning.

My family and I gathered here today for lunch to celebrate my Dad's Birthday!! I believe we have…read moreeaten at Mia Francesca at another location, but this was our first time treating this location and we were pleased! The decor and aesthetic inside is really well done. Hey have a prime real estate spot right on the corner of Touhy and Lincoln, and the best part of this location is there's garage parking attached to the building! Always a plus when a restaurant has parking! (I can't speak to what parking is like on a busy weekend night, but it's definitely great to have parking on site!) Our server was Jeff K and he was so kind and attentive to us the entire dining experience. When he saw that my daughter and I brought a birthday gift, he proactively asked whose birthday it was! When we told him, he secretly told us he will bring something special for him later (which he did). We didn't order any appetizers but were brought complimentary warm bread for the table. Our entire party enjoyed our entrees and the ambiance. The hostess also came over and checked on us to ensure everything was to our satisfaction, and we were never left waiting for anything, and did not feel rushed to move along. I imagine this restaurant had a beautiful vibe in the evening, and the outdoor patio seating will be very popular when the weather stabilizes. Will definitely be back!

My first time to Francesca's for pasta. I almost gave up of finding good, al dente pasta in…read moreChicago. Turns out I had to go only a few miles from home. Came here with a group of friends after watching one of the most amazing movies ever made. We ordered some beets and asparagus for the table. The asparagus was fantastic. Cooked to perfection with the right flavors and splendid texture. I ordered the Rigatoni Pastore but requested to replace the rigatoni with linguine which they did with no problem at all. And yes, it WAS al dante. YAHOOOOO. What made the experience enjoyable was Meredith. Never felt out of place and Meredith took great care of us. Our waters were filled at all times, we were asked about anything we needed but here's the thing; she wasn't hovering over us but yet came often enough to make sure we were doing ok. She was marvelous, friendly and just a good human being. Definitely going to go here again.

Anto Pizza One Bite and It Literally Melts in Your Mouth…read more The seasonal fig pizza at Anto Pizza is one of those dishes where you take the first bite, stop talking for a second, and just think... WOW. Imagine biting into a freshly made, beautifully crispy homemade crust. First you get that satisfying crunch and then everything else begins to melt in your mouth. The figs bring their beautiful natural sweetness, while three types of cheese melt into the crust and blend perfectly with a delicate drizzle of honey. Sweet, salty, creamy, crispy, and warm all in one bite. Honestly, this is one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten. And it's seasonal, so if the fig pizza is on the menu, ORDER IT. You can thank me later. The seafood pasta was another standout. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the seafood tasted wonderfully fresh, and everything came together without overpowering the ingredients. Every forkful was full of flavor, yet still tasted fresh and light. And then there was the calamari delicate, tender, and surrounded by an incredibly light, crispy coating. No heavy, greasy batter. Just that beautiful little crunch followed by tender calamari inside. Dangerous, because you keep reaching for another piece! What I love most about Anto Pizza is that the food has soul. It doesn't taste corporate, standardized, or mass-produced. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients and the care behind the cooking. Everything feels thoughtfully made, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine. Please don't let fig season end without trying it. This is a pizza you need to experience at least once in your life.

My wife and I were traveling from Idaho and wanted to stay a few days in Chicago to see the Willis…read more(Sears) Tower, attend a Cubs game, and try Chicago pizza. We discovered Anto Pizza just a short walk from where we were staying. If you visit, don't let the size of the dining area make you think twice. Although there are not many tables, Anto makes it up with the wonderful pizzas. We were extremely impressed with the flavors and preparation of the pizzas and the staff were great! If you get a chance while visiting Chicago, I would recommend a visit to Anto Pizza. Bob McDonnell

Very very slow service where I counted 10 staff members in the open kitchen, almost half standing…read morearound doing nothing. Took 30 minutes to get our salads and the entries took another 20 minutes. Okay, the beet salad with balsamic dressing was very good. The Caesar was standard, it was fine. The pizza was tasty but the salmon, likely the same as we get at Costco, was completely over cooked and the veggies were overly charred. Not a bad looking place but trying to understand how they were out of two pasta dishes, the most interesting on the menu by 6:30pm, pretty early that night....wont likely be back.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Nuovo restaurant in Lincolnwood for making our teacher…read more appreciation dinner a wonderful evening. The ambiance was warm and relaxing, creating the perfect setting .The food was absolutely delicious with a wonderful variety of choices that everyone enjoyed. What impressed me most was the outstanding service. The waiter and his assistants were friendly professional, attentive and incredibly well coordinated, they seemed to know exactly when to bring each course, ensuring that everything flowed seamlessly throughout the evening.Most important, they made our staff feel welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for helping make our teacher appreciation celebration so special. We look forward to returning again in the future. Felice Frand, Little Fox Dayschool

I am not one to leave many reviews unless the experience demands it. With that, After countless…read morevisits to Stefani Prime, you would think that I would have at least one thing negative to say, but I do not. From the hosts or hostesses, every individual bartender or server, all the way to table visits from a manager or even a Chef, you are made to feel like the most important guests in the restaurant. Punctuated by an AMAZING meal, each visit was individually unique and beyond enjoyable. The daily specials offer a soup that never disappoints no matter what the selection. Even In the heat of Summer, the lure of these soups set a standard that anything on the menu will satisfy. The choices are many, and what seem to be a labor of love from the Chef. With subtle background music and a comfortably lit dining area, it shows that you are wanted to feel welcomed and relaxed. I fail to leave my menu preferences on this review because there are too many and, every choice I make is it difficult one. I of course have my favorites, but can assure any diner that you'll never regret any choice you make on that menu. Stopping in there for a drink is always an option as well. The veteran bar staff gives you consistency in quality preparation of GOOD cocktails ranging from the standards to custom creations. Most recently I was introduced to a seasonal drink referred to as "walk in the park". Its everything you want in a drink, and for me it's set the table perfectly for the steak dinner that followed. We were so happy to have somewhere in the neighborhood offering you a top shelf evening of cocktails and a meal, which has been the consistent soul of Stefani Prime since it opened. Bon appetit....... And thank you to the Stefani restaurant group for continuing the tradition of attaching your heart to a restaurant and not just your name.

The Scottish Salmon with bourbon flame was some of the most delicious Salmon since visiting…read moreScotland! Absolutely perfectly cooked so that it melts in the mouth. No need for the beurre Blanc sauce which was on the side thankfully. Broccoli cooked to perfection on this one! The Ahi Tuna was seared 'blue' (term I wasn't familiar with, but waiter explained a quick sear each side to be near raw. Very tasty and then the sides of garlic sautéed spinach and mushrooms really were perfect accompaniment- Ambience want quite as amazing as the food quality and the waiter initially had a few misses on which wine taste was what wine and then on repeating back what we ordered, however the food came exactly as ordered and was superb!

Great place to stop for some food before a show at SPACE…read more Salads are big, and the olive appetizer could satisfy four. For the pizzas, the four cheese is massively cheesy, and the pepperoni/sausage pizza is good as well. They burn the hell out of the crust as a matter of course, so if that isn't your style, say so. Good cocktails, friendly service, nice patio.

visited union pizzeria in downtown evanston last night. here's what we ordered!…read more - drinks: goody two shoes mocktail - app: italian fries - pizza: margherita, wild mushroom, quattro formaggio - pasta: tonnarelli cacio e pepe a very lively place to be on a Saturday night in a central location! a great place if hosting a large party dinner and would like to order family style! the pizzas weren't my personal favorite so if planning to visit, I'd recommend skipping on those. They lacked depth and flavor. the pasta and fries were good, especially the aioli that came with the fries! I wanted the rigatoni pasta but they were unable to take the pancetta out to make it vegetarian. The price wasn't worth the quality and flavor of the food but I enjoyed the mocktail!