Wonderful pizza spot at Bensenville! This is a family owned restaurant and it gets super packed…read moreduring the weekend. Ambience is a classic pizza spot! Highly recommend anyone in this area if they're craving for some good pizza!!

I have to give the place five stars b/c the pizza was outstanding! Another couple and us had…read morereservations two weekends ago and had a wonderful experience. Our service was really good and attentive. For starters for the table - we got the calamari. It was a very large portion and perfect for four to share. For the meal - we then split a Mamma's chopped Salad and a Large Sicilian pizza w/ sausage and roasted red peppers. The roasted peppers on both the pizza and salad made it really unique. The Chopped Salad was not really large enough to share for four people but the pizza definitely was. If we were ever in the area - or anyone who is close by - should stop at Mamma's or order take out. They have a nice outside patio too for the warmer days.

Friday night supper club is a mix of old favorites and new venues. Tonight we chose Jim & Pete's on…read moreNorth Ave in Elmwood Park. There is a cluster of restaurants on North Ave, but Jim & Pete's is five blocks to the west, which makes parking near the restaurant much easier. They offer both interior and patio dining.  When you enter, you are greeted by a blend of classic decor--like a tin ceiling and chandeliers--alongside industrial elements like exposed brick and ductwork. All of the interior tables feature white tablecloths and black cloth napkins. The patrons range from date-night couples in button-down shirts and slacks, to casual guys in t-shirts, jorts, and high-tops, to families with small toddlers. It has a really cool, welcoming vibe. They also have a full bar an extensive wine selection  Our server, Annette, greeted us right when we sat down and made sure we had drinks while she finished up with another table. She was an absolute pro at guiding us through the menu. You have a few main directions to go: an extensive pizza selection with five types of crust and 21 toppings ($19-$36 plus toppings), tempting sandwiches and salads ($15-$27), or their handmade pastas, risotto, and specialties including chicken, veal, seafood, and house classics ($20-$35).  We started with the Calamari Fritti, and it was excellent--tender and crispy. My friend noted that the cocktail sauce isn't your standard out-of-the-jar sauce; it has a hint of sweetness and spice that really elevates it. We were also served warm bread for the table.  One of my friends had trouble deciding between the full slab of ribs and the Ribeye steak sandwich ($25), but ultimately went with the steak sandwich. If you put the bread aside, you essentially get an excellent charbroiled ribeye steak dinner for $25. Sandwiches come with fries, but Annette happily substituted a side of pasta in marinara. My husband opted for an order of meatballs and the Tortellini in meat sauce.  I am an adventurous eater--I've had tripe prepared in Mexico, Poland, and Ukraine, so I was excited to try the Italian version here. Served in a savory tomato sauce over pasta ($25), the tripe was delightfully tender and rich. I also ordered a side of neck bones braised in a hearty red sauce. Honestly, you could make a full meal of the neck bones alone using the warm bread to dip into that sauce.  We look forward to exploring even more of the menu the next time we visit!

I've been coming here for more years than I can count…read more It's changed a bit over the years and now has a nice outdoor patio and a refreshed inside. Service has always been excellent. Friendly staff whether you're dining in or picking up food (you can even order takeout online!). We've gotten pizzas many times (which are perfectly done and nice and cheesy) but my favorite item is the lemon chicken breast (no bone - I think you can get it both ways). The lemon chicken is delicious - a perfect amount of lemon and a side of pasta is such light and delicious. I usually only eat about half and it warms up beautifully also. They're really friendly to children as well - and we've never had an issue getting food fast when we are in a hurry. Their wine list is great and not overwhelming and they make really tasty cocktails also. Small parking lot... but there is also street parking which is usually easy enough to find. They can get busy but usually the wait for a table isn't too long.

The wings at this location is flavorful and big! Order the mango habanero and was not disappointed…read more I have also order nachos with no olives; the nacho tasted cold and wasn't bad nor great. The nachos did come with olives when we received it though. (Might of been a misunderstanding). The music (dj) was alright. We did pick up some weird mixes as the BPM wasn't matched but the vibe was all there. Would come back and order the wings again.

Sneaky good place on Grand. They pack on the cheese and bacon bits over waffle fries for their…read morehighly-rated Best Cheese Fries Ever. So good. They have hearty portion for their tenders. I liked the mango habanero. I tried the Man That's F'n Hot! tenders and they burn the lips and mouth. Worth a trial but definitely not doing those again. If you like really hot, go for it. Beer selection for draft and bottles is solid and prices are good. Service was great and friendly. Lots of seating both inside and outside. TVs inside with your favorite sports. Good place to go to with a group.

This place continues to hold up over the years with their quality, taste, and well priced food. I…read moredon't think I've ever had a bad meal from Francesco's. It's my go to for pasta or pan pizza. I always get the Fettuccine Alfredo with breaded chicken that comes with a side of bread and butter. It makes the best leftovers, too. They also have great fries here and the BEST ranch. It's a pretty small place, so I typically get take out here. Usually takes about 20 mins and it's always hot. All the food in this picture came out to be about $35. Can't beat their prices.

All of my reviews are written from a vegan, Vegetarian and omnivore point of view…read more Fortunately, I do not have to write from a gluten-free (Celiac) point of view. view. Francesco's would be a 2-star review, however the young servers were so friendly, humorous and checked in in on us often. Omnivores have a wide selection here. Vegetarians have a pretty good selection. Vegans have zero. I am especially upset that this place refused to make a pizza for me with the vegan cheese, in sealed packaging that I had brought. Every other pizza place I have gone has done it. Francesco's said it was a "liability issue." These days, many pizza joints offer vegan cheese!

Congratulations on the 40th anniversary Every thing about…read morehere is nice Been coming here all 40 years Never disappointed

Stacy's Café, Bellwood…read more Good food and attentive service can't make up for Stacy's negatives. Noise: First, and a solid reason to stay away, the acoustics are so bad that customers can't comfortably talk or hear. Diners actually remarked about the noise to diners at other tables. Cocktail cost and quality: I complained to the bartender about the $19 charge for my lightly colored ice water Manhattan. "Chicago prices lady!" (According to AI, a standard Maker's Mark cocktail in a high-end city bar might be $15-$20. Note: Stacy's is on Manheim in Bellwood) Whackamo pricing: Beware! There was a hidden upcharge on my baked potato.

I had to come here to praise their new specials. The fish and chips is out of this world. Crisp…read morecrunchy batter and soft and moist in the inside. And for a takeaway, still hot and crispy. One of the best I've had in a long time and I will be back for more.

The food is good. Prices are decent. But don't expect fast service. Plan on waiting even when…read morethey tell you your food will be out soon. This has happened several times - not just once. They have updated their menu and I look forward to trying some of the new entrees. However we will plan to wait for our food, on future visits.

The Veggie & Cheese Quesadilla I ordered today Lunch was GREAT!…read moreI cannot believe the flavor was delicious and it was Huge! we ordered online at my work, and they were nice enough to call me to be sure they added the veggies I had asked for on my online order. So they get 10 of 10 stars for the quality of food and customer service! Amazing Job Nick & Bruno's Pizzera !

It takes a lot these days for me to take the time to leave a bad review. Nick & Bruno's managed to…read morereach that threshold. It was late, and we were stuck staying a short night at the Quality Inn near O'Hare due to a missed connection, so our options for food delivery were limited. Our van driver recommended Nick & Bruno's - I called, the person who answered was nice, and they specified 45 minutes for delivery. An hour and a half later, nearing 1 am and deathly ready for a nap, I meet the driver outside our hotel and carry an unusually heavy box of pizza into the room to the relief of my hungry travel companions. We opened the lid to reveal a pizza, with much of the (mountainous pile of) cheese moved to one half of the pie, extending well beyond the crust into the box, where it had congealed and adhered. All of this we could live with if the pizza just tasted okay. It did not. The sauce was weak (and light), the crust was bland and lifeless (was supposed to be "pan" with a golden buttery crust), and the several pounds of cheese had hardened into a weirdly oozy disc on top of it all. Even just getting a slice out was nigh on impossible without the cheese dumping off, as it had been insufficiently cut. I ate one piece. My son ate one piece. My wife ate one piece. I wrapped up the rest of it to take to the airport for breakfast. What comes next is the worst part of all this - after one slice each, we felt a bit of tummy discomfort. My son and I refused to eat any more. But my wife proceeded to eat 4 more slices over the next day...and is currently, 2 days later, paying the price with what appears to be some level of food poisoning. She's been eating mostly toast and bananas since the pizza, and is right now sending me to the store for Pepto and ginger ale. I've probably eaten a thousand different pizzas in my lifetime and this one managed to be the worst - and that includes cafeteria and frozen pies. It's funny, Chicago is supposed to be this great pizza city yet I'm consistently left wanting by the ones we get there. Maybe Nick & Bruno's other pizza styles are better? Maybe it's a one-off thing? Regardless, this was a poorly spent $30 and I would urge you to try something else.

We added a new restaurant to our go-to neighborhood gems. I wanted to try the lasagna but it must…read morebe good because they were sold out. We started with grilled calamari which was served over a bed of spinach. Very tasty. Then I had the steak taverna served with gnocchi and vegetables delicious! My friend had the white fish special fresh and seasoned well. We both had the pomegranate martini fabulous! Our server did a good job, a little too much present and the decor very minimal. Food was great, will definitely return.

Amazing Bad Moms Night!…read more Bad Moms Night at Tavern on Division in Melrose Park, Illinois was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, everything was done perfectly. The drinks were great, the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was just incredible. The music was on point--the DJ did such a fantastic job keeping the energy high and the dance floor full all night long. Everyone was extremely friendly, welcoming, and ready to have a good time, which made the night even more special. It was full of laughter, great vibes, and unforgettable fun. I honestly can't wait to go again next year! Huge thank you to everyone who organized this event--you truly knocked it out of the park.