This was the second time we visited. Had a great experience. The food, service and value were…read moreexcellent. Our server was Halley. She was sweet, professional and attentive. The food was delicious. We ordered the salmon entree and the chicken parm. The Salmon was just okay but the chicken parm was one of the best I've had. The sauce made the meal. Each meal came with soup or salad, potatoes or pasta, dessert and coffee. The salad was yummy, particularly the house dressing. The bread was fresh and soft. We both made a mistake and asked for a baked potato instead of pasta. The potato was fine but both our meals paired better with pasta. The ice cream with coffee was a nice touch. The coffee was really good, like wedding coffee. lol. Each meal was approximately $25 ounces which was well worth it considering what came with it.

There were 9 of us. We wanted a round table. The staff worked really hard on producing an oval…read moretable. Which worked great. The waiter took our orders and explained the different drinks. Now I have to say our waiter was a hunk. My 82 year old friend was playfully hitting on him and he was very sweet on how he handled the situation. I believe his name was Sebastian. OK back to the food. The salad was the best I think I've ever had for a house salad. It was a vinaigrette dressing, but what made it so good was slices of Italian sausage and hard-boiled egg. I would've been happy with that, but no, I had to have more! I ordered the veal piccata with lemon sauce, and it was delicious. One of the ladies ordered a salad which looked like an Italian forzale , which is a ring of Italian hard bread with vinegar and oil on it and chopped tomatoes. It was very good and I've never seen it in a restaurant before. Everyone really enjoyed their dinners. It was one of the girls birthdays, and they stuck in the ice cream a large sparkler. Nice touch. Can't wait to go back again and try their pizza.

I am new to the area, from Southern California, and have eaten here two times. Of the approximately…read more15 restaurants we have eaten at in the area, this is by far the best. When we have out-of-town guests, this is the place we will take them. It's a place I would be proud to take them. It's literally the only place I've been to that I can say that about. All the food is great: from the salmon to the chicken to the pizza to the pasta .... The service is great: helpful, nice, don't rush you out.... The facility is nice: very comfortable with gorgeous architecture and furnishings. This is at the top of our rotation....

Went for Valentine's Day. Loved the touch of giving roses. Was disappointed by the truncated menu…read moreas the dishes I was looking forward to were not available, but I understand they were expecting to be super busy. Food was good not great. Service was the same, had to ask for napkins and a steak knife as they were not brought to us. We our server was very sweet. The bruschetta and oysters Rockefeller were the stand outs-- so good! Both our mains were a bit disappointing. The cook on my husband's steak was incorrect and it had zero char-- pretty much totally gray. My risotto was undercooked with a bit too al dente rice and watery sauce. It also was underseasoned. However the seafood was great so I ate that without hesitation. I keep saying I like but don't love Francesco's, and for dinner for $275 for two people in Rockford, I just expect better quality if we're going to be paying downtown Chicago prices. I would go back but it's not going to be a meal I seek out.

We have dined in Rockford for the past 36 years. I can unequivocally say that the meal we had at…read morePlume last night was the finest we have had in all those years. The entire experience was pleasurable from the greeting, to the service, and especially the quality of the meal. We eat primarily vegetarian and the options provided us with a hearty meal. Of note were the grilled mushrooms and the Spring Tagliatelle. The beet purée was incredible. Our palates were then totally refreshed with a vegan chocolate-hazelnut gelato. The food is made on the premises from scratch and tastes like the food I enjoyed in Northern Italy. Grazie mille per l'eccellente esperienza culinaria!

Went for my birthday with some friends. Ordered a variety of foods. Some were really good, some…read morewere not. The wine was delicious

Mary took me to my favorite Italian restaurant tonight for my birthday dinner with the family…read more Everything was delicious, thanks to Joe...

Went for the first time today. Quaint restaurant and very nice staff. I got the manicotti which I…read moreguess isn't something they serve too often. Salad and the shrimp app were good. I enjoyed the garlic bread but was a bit too oily for me. As far as my main dish goes it was solid. Something about the ricotta left a little too strong of an aftertaste to me. My dish came with a sausage that was well prepared and seasoned. The ravioli I tried I liked also. I'd probably come again so I recommend it.

This is a family owned restaurant that has been established in Cherry Valley Illinois for over 30…read moreyears and everything on the menu is fantastic. I love this place and I love the people who run it. They are so charming and friendly. You just have to love them.

Finally tried this place Complimentary bread was warm & very…read moregood. Dish of whipped butter would be better than lil packaged plastic butters. Cheddar broccoli soup was very good with the bread dunked in it. Salads were fine, they could add a crouton, but tomato was good & I really liked their French dressing. I had the seafood diavolo which was a little spicy but not that great. It had 3 large scallops that were delicious but I didn't really like their sauce. Shrimp were large but tough. My portion was smallish with not much pasta. Load up the inexpensive pasta please. Wife & 1 son had seafood Alfredo & they both liked it. Other Son ordered penne with Alfredo & added a meatball ( which wasn't that big for $4). He liked his All 3 other pasta dishes were a larger portion than mine. Pizza looked decent, maybe I'll try it if we come back. Bill was $140 b4 tip for 4 meals with no alcohol, no apps or desserts.

June 2026 Quick stop…read morewhile passing through the area. We were able to call ahead and order the STUFFED PIZZA, made our own: Italian sausage, onion, and mushroom. The Italian salad was good, simple ingredients, the DRESSING is amazing! Waitress was very kind and actually used to be a dental assistant like me lol. Delightful family owned restaurant, clean, and friendly vibes.

First time going last Saturday night. Had the stuffed pizza, amazing and spot on. Had the Italian…read morefamily salad with John's dressing-stellar. Service was excellent and the big guy John, stopped by to check on us which I love when the proprietor stops out to check on his clients. Says he really cares about your experience. Can't wait to go back and try extra thin pizza and their pastas. Nice job!!!

Had a great experience at Buona recently. My husband and I have enjoyed several visits to this…read morelocation and always delicious food. Saturday we got to experience their exceptional customer service as well. After ordering and waiting at our table, we noticed the wait was a bit longer than usual, and shortly after, Pablo, the GM came to our table and asked about our order. He did not have any orders in the kitchen that hadn't been completed. He checked the kiosk we used, but didn't see our order. He apologized and took our order using pen and paper. After a short wait, Lisa started bringing out our order. She is so friendly and efficient (we remembered her from previous visits). Pablo also came out again to check to see if our order was complete and apologized again for the mixup. Our Italian beef sandwiches were delicious as usual (best in the Rockford area). French fries so crunchy on the outside but warm and soft on the inside. Granddaughter's chicken tenders were tasty and our daughter ordered the gluten free cauliflower crust pizza (which I didn't even realize was on the menu). She said it was awesome, one of the best she has had. I highly recommend you try this restaurant if you haven't already. The quality of the food is above par for any fast food restaurant in the area. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff is so appreciated because we all know that is regularly not the case in fast food establishments. Thank you, Pablo, for noticing we did not have our order and for making it right so quickly. It is so appreciated. Oh and I can't forget that for the first time we tried Rainbow Cone (granddaughters insisted lol) and we were not disappointed. Milk shakes were creamy and thick with great choice of toppings. Cones and dishes with great choices of hand packed ice cream were great! So don't forget dessert!

Food is really good. I love the hamburgers especially…read more The employees are sometimes rude, especially to door dashers. They make you feel like you're a bother to them. No smiling, and sometimes they don't even say a word to you. Very uncomfortable going in there.

Came in on a weekday to try their jumbo slice special. The inside looked nice but the service left…read moremore to be desired. The $6.50 pizza slice was just okay, you're better off going to rosatis for better value, taste, and faster/better service

My nephew ordered pizza and chicken for my birthday. The pizza was hands down one of the best ever…read more We will be back to enjoy more. Fantastic!!!! Enjoying leftovers today :)

Not bad. Sauce is quite bland as far as spices, but very tomato-y. Could use garlic, basil,…read moreoregano and some red pepper flakes.

Doughy crust and skimmed on the sausage and onions. I asked for extra sauce and they put it on top…read moreof the pizza