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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Naperville

    3.4 (427 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Burgers, Italian
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicago Style Hot Dogs (Serves 8)
    Miriana Z.

    Delicious chicago style dogs!! Service is great for how busy it gets, be prepared to experience a long drive thru line. If you have the time, I suggest stopping inside to travel back to the Good Ol' diner days. If you're a hot dog stan you'll enjoy Portillo's.

    Penne Día voló
    Lucy F.

    Overall super busy location and it's kept super clean. Love that they have pasta dishes to try something new. I had the Penne diavolo and it was great with just the right amount of heat. It came with garlic bread, and a cup of Parmesan cheese to add to your pasta. Love that they have the soda self serve machine to refill tour cup while you dine in. Will defensively be back to try the rest of the pastas.

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    Daniel Y.

    This Portillo's has a Barnelli's pasta! Not every location has one so it's a treat when you can get some good pasta or a meatball sandwich. While I love to get a hot dog, chopped salad, or italian beef normally, the rigatoni ala vodka and penne all'arrabbiata are my go to's for pasta. The arrabbiata has got a nice, spicy marinara sauce which just speaks comfort food. The vibe is different at each Portillo's location and this is no different. Service is friendly and relatively quick. This is a Chicago staple for sure.

    Chopped chicken Chopped Salad
    Sharon D.

    I literally could not WAIT to get back to Illinois to get my Portillo and Barnelli's fix. This was my go to when I lived in Naperville for about a decade. I was visiting the area and made it there not once but twice. My favorite is the chopped chicken salad. Perfectly diced and enough for two meals if you're not starving!! While I was there I also had to get an Italian Beef just because they are that special. It's a must try spot for pasta, salad, hotdogs or beef!! I love the way they call out your number. "Number 103, come see me!" "Number 906, come get your fix!" Everyone is fun and engaging and the atmosphere is the perfect vibe to get you in a good mood. Thank you for another great dine in experience.

    Hot dog
    Shinette M.

    Took my mom out for dinner on Monday...we ordered Italian beef meals. After the first bite I noticed the meat tasted funny...took another bite and I was sure. My mother had her sandwich smothered in hot peppers and salt. She'd finished half of her sandwich before she could taste what she thought was spoiled meat. We spoke with the manager, his name was Nicholas. He apologized...stated he eats the Italian beef several times a week and he's confident it's fresh. Nicholas offered us something to share or a dessert since he felt as though we had eaten too much of the sandwich. He eventually agreed to providing us 2 hotdogs. Neither of us felt this was a fair resolution however, expressed to him that we were not looking for a refund however, fresh good food. I'll likely stay away from this location for some time! Soft skills are becoming nonexistent in customer service these days!

    Chicago Dog and fries
    John M.

    A super busy location located on Route 59 in Naperville. They do online ordering,drive thru and dine in. We went on a Sunday for lunch and there was limited indoor seating. You place your order but it was confusing as to where you pick up your food as their salads are picked up on the other side of the restaurant. We tried their NEW Chicken Pecan Salad and Greek Salad. Both salads were made fresh and were big enough to share. I had to also get a hotdog and fries as that is what Portillos is know for. We also tried their NEW Caramel Spice Cake. It was fresh and full of flavor but I still like their Chocolate Cake better. I love Portillos food but this location was just too busy and noisy to have an enjoyable meal in my opinion.

    Just me at restaurant.
    Ronald M.

    This location was a little far from our house, but we wanted to try them out. It was a great experience with the manager helping us with our orders and he went above and beyond to help. The salads were delicious and filling as I had the spicy chicken and my wife loved the pecan chicken salad too. Then they gave us spiced cake shakes that were out of this world good, we brought them home and froze them to enjoy later. They also gave us reusable silverware sets for future usage out The decor was very nice with old fashioned style photos and signage throughout the store. The restaurant was very clean and we saw crews running around the floor to make sure the place was spotless, amazing job, well done. We will be back.

    Irene Kitty L.

    Checking out the new Portillo's salad menu and I got the Greek chicken salad with chicken on the side and my hubby got the Spicy chopped chicken salad. Both salad came with a small piece of bread and butter and who doesn't love that. Both salad was super delicious and portions are big for a salad. Very filling for the both of us. The spicy chopped salad have giardinera in it with bits of pasta and breaded chicken with house dressing. Chicken Greek Salad got olives, feta cheese, veggies and lots of onions. Both salad was delish. The salted Caramel spiced cake was good but nothing can compare to the famous Portillo's chocolate cake. If I have a choice, I'd pick the chocolate cake every single time. Haha But I will be back for some delicious Portillo's salad!

    Jennie K.

    First time visiting Naperville, went here a bit earlier to beat the dinner rush. Our food came out pretty quickly! The restaurant was cute and everything is self serve so you order, pick a seat and grab your food when it's ready. I really enjoyed all the food here, flavorful and delicious!! definitely would try again!

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    Ashleigh T.

    One last hoorah! I've been traveling to Naperville for work for the last year and have somehow not tried Portillo's. It's been recommended dozens of times but for some reason I never made it. On my last night my colleague and I decided this was the time! We headed to the location closest to our hotel and I was honestly shocked at how large the restaurant was (and they have a drive through). Once inside it's pretty fancy with lots of seating and computerized ordering. Since we didn't quite know what to do we took the order at the counter route, on our way there we noticed a sign that had the most popular items. So we decided "why not"! We ordered the top 5 which included the sausage, hoagie, cheese fries, chopped salad and a slice of chocolate cake to go. Once the smorgasbord of food was all laid out and ready for my camera I could not believe my eyes ... we split everything just about half and half minus the salad because there was too much going on there and I actually do not like blue cheese. But the overall the sausage with peppers was my favorite thing in the world if the line wasn't so long I would have ordered another one for the next day. Portillos gave me family owned vibes, the food came out fast and fresh and surprisingly the menu had many options. I will definitely come back for that sausage and peppers if the opportunity presents itself.

    Shelby C.

    Tried the new portillos salads and they are so good! They put a generous amount of chicken on them as well, I will definitely order these salads again. The cake was amazing, and had just the right amount of frosting on it but not too sweet. The service took a little bit, but I think that's to be expected since it's such a popular place.

    Jason Z.

    The nice thing about Portillos is that it's good whether you're eating in your car because it's one of those days. It's also just as good dining in or even at home. Portillos, you'll always be around to accommodate what I need and sometimes thats at your place, my place or even just in my car. Maybe I'll see you around.

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    Highly recommend...Different type of food and meat but very tasty. Quick service and hot food for a busy place.

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    If you've never been to Portillos and you're in Chicago definitely go! The Italian beef is delicious!! Always a good experience when I go!

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    Wow! This place REALLY surprised us…read more We were looking for something different from the usual burgers, pizza, and tacos routine after my girlfriend mentioned she'd been craving gyros. Naturally, I started searching for places nearby, and while there was no shortage of options, Nicky's immediately stood out. Their photos looked incredibly well presented, with gyro meat piled high and genuinely generous portions. When we arrived just before 7 PM, the parking lot was nearly full, and after our experience, I can absolutely see why. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They could tell it was our first visit and happily walked us through the menu, answering every question with genuine warmth and patience. The food itself was excellent. Everything came out piping hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The gyro meat was tender without being overly fatty or dry. The hand-cut fries were especially impressive, perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned just right. The onion rings and mozzarella sticks were equally well executed. The real showstopper, though, was the imported Greek baklava. I've had baklava from many different regions and styles over the years, and this was easily some of the best I've ever had. Rich, syrupy, incredibly flavorful, with a heavier note of cinnamon layered throughout that made it truly stand out. The menu is expansive, covering all the classic greasy spoon favorites you'd hope for, and the restaurant itself was clean, bright, and bustling with people clearly enjoying themselves. Near the end of our meal, the same staff member who helped us at the counter came by to check on us and ask if we needed anything else, which was a really nice touch. She also mentioned this is the original family-owned location, and honestly, that care and pride really shows. Overall, a fantastic first experience, and we're very glad we decided to stop in. We'll definitely be back soon to try more of the menu.

    Popped in as a first timer for lunch…read more Had a cheese burger and fries. And my buddy had a gyros. Both meals were very tasty. We Both had the meal that included the main dish , fries and a beverage Very good. Service was good and the dining area was clean and comfy Definitely a stop in the Future

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