This place is great. Great atmosphere, really good food, nice size portions. Warm inviting dining…read morearea in both spaces. Family owned feel... so nice instead of that cold chain style. Only complaint is the crushed ice in cocktails.... They need the large cube maker. Minor detail... this is a gem.

I've been to ciao baby three or four times before, and my wife has been another 6 or 7 times, so…read morewe're pretty familiar with how good this restaurant can be. We went for dinner with my wife's brother and our sister-in-law on Saturday 6/21 for 6:30 reservation. Right from the get-go we knew something wasn't right. We walked in the door at the same time as two other couples , and we all stood there for five minutes, waiting for a hostess to greet us. That never happened, so after another few minutes, we figured that our guests were already seated in the back room, so we walked through the front of the restaurant and there they were. Kind of odd that there was no hostess. We had a good waitress, but unfortunately, the only waitress working in the back room. Three or four bus boys hustling around water and bread, but she was all by herself taking orders and checking on customers. Placed our drink orders which were promptly delivered and then five minutes later placed our food orders. We were literally served at 8:50, two hours after placing our food order! The waitress was very apologetic, kept coming back and telling us that she was checking on her order and they were working on it, but obviously that wasn't the case unless they ruined the meal over and over again. When the orders were finally delivered, she comped us a free drink which I didn't want, so she took a drink off my tab. The meal itself was fine. Everybody enjoyed what they had but the night was a travesty because of this awful service from the kitchen. No visits from the chef no visits from the manager, no discount for the terrible experience. Just this poor waitress left to fend for herself. It was really weird, because after we served our dinner, out comes three or four more table's food all at the same time. I don't know what the problem was, but the night was ruined. You don't expect this for a $200+ dinner for four.

I attended a Happy Hiour work event here and was impressed with the modern, casual, yet slightly…read moreelegant atmosphere. Our group was seated in an area near the bar, which provided an opportunity to sit, stand and mingle. We had a variety of appetizers that our host pre-ordered. It included a Caprese Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza. It was very good with crispy crust topped with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and drizzled with olive oil. The truffle fries with aioli were very good. The fries were crispy and topped with parmesan and herbs, and a creamy garlic mayonnaise. Bruschetta was good, nothing special. The drink menu was extensive and there was a variety of cocktails and wines. Service was very good . If in the downtown Barrington area, I would return.

We chose Neoteca to celebrate Mother's Day. It was outstanding. From the moment we walked in we…read morewere greeted by an organized staff ready to make sure our celebration was perfect. Our servers name was Joyse she was very attentive and knowledgeable with ideas for great appetizers to start our night. There were 8 of us and we all loved our dinners. A couple of us had Salmon. It was perfectly prepared. The pizza was Amazing. Our experience was outstanding. We will definitely be back.

Lago by Fabio was an outstanding dining experience from start to finish. We began with the…read moreMediterranean octopus and the whipped ricotta bruschetta, and both were absolutely delicious--the perfect way to start the meal. For our main courses, the Lago chopped salad was fresh and flavorful, and the Mishima Wagyu New York Strip was cooked perfectly and incredibly tender. Dessert did not disappoint either. Fabio's tiramisu was rich and authentic, while the classic cheesecake was the perfect sweet ending. The cocktails were just as impressive--the dirty martinis were excellent, followed by a great espresso after dinner and a refreshing limoncello dessert wine to finish the evening. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere all came together to create a fantastic experience. The vibe is warm, inviting, and upscale without feeling pretentious. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Lago by Fabio to anyone looking for an exceptional meal.

Has a modern luxury interior design. Perfect place to have a date. Or Dress up for a Ladies night…read moreout. We actually came here for brunch. Had the Brisket Hash. There was lots of brisket and they were very thick slices. There were also lots of potatoes underneath. Requested over easy eggs and they came out perfectly. It is a heavy and filling dish. Leftovers turned out to be 2x brunches at home for me. Also had the Expresso martini Pralina. The espresso was strong and delicious. You can pay the dinner tab by scanning the QR code on the table. But I wish it gave you the option to enter your email address to get the receipt emailed to you.

We went for the Mother's Day brunch. And everything tasted so good. I was so happy they had the…read moreTiramisu its my favorite and they have one of the best ones. I also loved their nutella cheesecake. The prime rib was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The ham looked dry but i did have it and it wasnt dry so looks can be deceiving lol. The Garlic roasted chicken was also a fav, the chicken was juicy and tasty. Service was great and they had a Valet service specificalky for this occasion. Definitely coming back because i still want to try their grilled octopus. Happy Eating!

Beautiful newer restaurant - I had heard great things so for this special occasion a group of 7 of…read moreus had a reservation and were seated in a nice private corner booth room. Service was great overall. We took our time and put in some drink orders first and enjoyed the complementary garlicky bread. My glass of montepulciano went nicely with the meal. For appetizers, we shared the Wagyu meatball, which was huge and delightfully tender and flavorful. We also shared the garlic shrimp, which was tasty as well. I got to try a number of entrees with this big group. The frutti di mare was delicious and perfect to share. Generous amounts of tender seafood in a delicious sauce with squid ink pasta. The fettuccine Alfredo was deliciously creamy and a huge portion. The brussel sprouts were tasty and a nice side. The shaved brussel sprouts salad and chopped salad were both refreshing accompaniments to the meal and big enough to share. For dessert, we got to try the cannolis with a nice sparkler. These were tasty and creamy. I'd want to try the cheesecake and tiramisu next time. Everything was excellent and we were treated very well - will definitely want to come back and try the rest of the menu!

We hadn't been to Za Za's in a while, but everything was as good as it has always been. The food…read morewas excellent, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere is perfect. I would recommend it to my most discriminating friends, because I know they will find no fault.

Don't get me wrong, it was good but not great. For the prices I would have expected to be blown…read moreaway by the food and service and just.. wasn't. Again, it was fine, it just wasn't extra special. It's worth noting that we were there on a Friday afternoon for lunch service and we sat outside but we were also there for a wedding rehearsal lunch and nothing about the experience felt special other than the occasion and the people we came with. I ordered the Aragosta & Gamberi which intrigued me for a number of a reasons. As a non-seafood eater for most my life I'm trying new things. I haven't had lobster but once before and very rarely had risotto so a lobster/shrimp risotto sounded divine. Again, the dish was fine. Nothing outstanding to me. The lobster did not have much flavor - to be clear, this may be completely normal! I don't have much to compare it to, but it seemed light on lobster meat and flavor. The service was also slow despite it not appearing to be busy (we sat outside which was mostly empty, I did not go inside so it's entirely possible it was busy inside). Drink orders took 20 minutes or so to be delivered. We also had 1 food order that was incorrect; however, to their credit they told us to keep the incorrect dish and quickly replaced it with the correct order. Nothing off-putting about this place, just nothing that struck me as super special.

This place is absolutely fire!!!!! I am a thin crust girl and this place just does it right. This…read moreis the second time I've picked up a pizza or slice (yes, they do slices thank god!) and the pizza literally never makes it home or is half gone by the time I'm home. This place is how old school pizza places are done! RC liters waiting and ready to go, thin crispy crust, nostalgia inside and great signage and to top it all off friendly "shoot the sh*t" service that makes you feel like you're a neighbor next store. My favorite is the chicken Alfredo pizza! Tonight, I had the primo by the slice and I am not a fan of mushrooms or sausage but I decided to give it a whirl.... Wow - sausage is bussin' and the shrooms were nice and thin with no overpowering bites! This blows any of the places around, palatine, Hoffman, Inverness, out of the water! Run, do not walk.... You will not be sorry!

I tried this place as I was "in the neighborhood". It's small, with a few small tables and a…read morecounter to order. The guy that took my order was really nice and helpful. I ordered a large 16" cheese/sausage thin crust and a combo (no peppers). Also got an order of roasted potatoes. All of this was to-go. He asked for about 20 minutes which was no problem. I returned after 20 minutes and he was just bagging it up. My plan was to eat some of the pizza while I was driving and eat the combo later. I'm an expert at eating while driving but pizza can be a little tricky. The pieces were cut in small squares, maybe 1 1/2" around. While I don't always like them that small, I did appreciate it because I was driving. Anyway, the pizza was outstanding. Good crust, nice spices, and the sauce was really good. I ate half the pizza before I got out of Barrington. I would return just for the pizza. Now rating the combo May be a little unfair because I had it later, and I had to reheat it. It was very big, to say the least. I found the combo to be just, meh. The juice was good, but the beef was a little dry, but like I said, I didn't eat it fresh. The potatoes were a little bland. But hey, it's a pizza and pasta place, not a combo and potatoes place. So go for the pizza, you can't go wrong. And I didn't take off a star for the combo, because I did reheat it later.

The service was great. Wonderful waitstaff with an upbeat positive attitude. Quick to refill drink…read moreorders, always important and had a wonderful disposition. Our meals, table of four, were delivered promptly and the presentation was great. My wife had the egg plant parmigiana and I had the meat ravioli with bolognese sauce. The only discount on my overall rating was the raviolis were skinny. Seriously the thinnest meat raviolis on record. On the plus side, the sauce was so plentiful, it could have covered another platter of ravs. My wife teased that I should have gotten a go box for the sauce. All in a delightful evening. Music was fine, but just a tad loud for my liking. Not a complaint, just a comment. We live minutes away. We had not been for perhaps 10 years. We won't wait that long to return! Miss the free shot of lemoncello at the end of the night!

Nice neighborhood restaurant with good food but lately the service has been bad. Tonight with only…read more7 tables occupied it took an hour to get our food, then forever to get our server so we could pay the bill. We've gone there for years but seems to be going downhill

I've visited Biaggi's multiple times, and every experience has been consistently great. From the…read moremoment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, which immediately sets the tone for an enjoyable meal. The menu offers a wide variety of options that work well for different budgets, dietary preferences, and needs, so there truly is something for everyone. Portion sizes are generous, the food presentation is always appealing, and the flavors are consistent. One of my favorite touches is the complimentary bread brought to the table. It is fresh and delicious every time. The service is always pleasant, attentive, and professional, which really enhances the overall experience. Parking is easy with a good sized lot, and everything about the experience feels reliable and thoughtfully done. They have a party room that I noticed had people going into. Even though this is a chain restaurant it always delivers on quality, consistency, and lots of choices, Biaggi's is definitely a must try in Deer Park.

This is for the coffee and dessert I had today for a treat…read more Sometimes I make wrong choices. The server was fine, friendly and asked how things were. I got the white chocolate bread pudding and their brand coffee . Coffee was fine, standard. The atmosphere was slightly busy and pleasant surroundings. However, I will not be repeating the dessert again. Served without warning that it was burn your tongue hot. Really. Had to have ice water to the rescue. I let it sit and still, hot! so I cut it up to cool it and I have to say, not very flavorful and totally smooshy texture. Like I said, sometimes we make bad choices and someone made one on adding that to the menu. And it was white chocolate so I'm not sure why they overwhelmed it w the dark chocolate sprinklers which overwhelmed any lightness to it. Oh well, other than that, Biaggis is pretty ok. This is for the coffee and dessert I had today for a treat. Sometimes I make wrong choices. The server was fine, friendly and asked how things were. I got the white chocolate bread pudding and their brand coffee . Coffee was fine, standard. The atmosphere was slightly busy and pleasant surroundings. However, I will not be repeating the dessert again. Served without warning that it was burn your tongue hot. Really. Had to have ice water to the rescue. I let it sit and still, hot! so I cut it up to cool it and I have to say, not very flavorful and totally smooshy texture. Like I said, sometimes we make bad choices and someone made one on adding that to the menu. And it was white chocolate so I'm not sure why they overwhelmed it w the dark chocolate sprinklers which overwhelmed any lightness to it. Oh well, other than that, Biaggis is pretty ok.