Celebrated our daughter's engagement tonight in the White Room which was so pretty. The service…read moreprovided by Allen was outstanding. His timing for our entire dinner was perfect! The food was delicious as always. Thank you, Sal!

Unfortunately, this was not a great experience. The food was overcooked and lacked the quality I…read morewould expect from an Italian restaurant. The biggest issue, however, was the music. Live music should enhance the dining experience, not make it difficult to enjoy your meal and company. We didn't hear it at all. Overall, the combination of disappointing food and under noise made this a 2 out of 5 experience for me. I would not be rushing back.

Sorelle is a cute restaurant with great food. We stopped here for dinner while on vacation and it…read morewas our favorite by far. Josh was great and recommended our dinner and dessert, and we loved everything. We had the bolognese, white fish with olives, strawberry panna cotta, pear gelato, and caramel gelato. I would order everything again but so much of the options also looked really good. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely stop here for a meal or sweet treat.

Sorelle has become one of our go to casual and fast restaurants. The food is very good, the…read morepastries are perfect, and we haven't encountered anything other than friendly service. When you enter the restaurant/cafe, you're greeted with a long counter/case that displays the pastry/coffee bar offerings to the left. To the right side, the case showcases all the entrees available for the day. You order at the counter, then you'll get a table number and the food is delivered table side and they bus your tables. We've tried a few different pasta dishes and sandwiches on our trips to Sorelle, all have been very tasty and a good size portion. We typically order coffees and pastries to go after each meal. The take away pastries and desserts and the perfect way to finish the meal. They also have gelato that can be ordered to eat in or take out. We're due for our next visit to Sorelle!

This is just lovely! The exterior and interior exude a classic Italian restaurant. Dark woods,…read moreplastic/cloth table coverings, olive oil on the table. It is design to relax with friends (of which I have little). But it is definitely comfy and not noisy on this Saturday lunch time. The service was as expected. The waiter checked on me throughout and was prompt. I ordered the cheesy beef sandwich that comes with fries and soft drink for a very reasonable price. But before my food arrived a loaf of warm bread with butter and Parmesan came to the table. This is exactly what makes a place 5 stars. The extra little bit! The bread was perfect. Crisp exterior with a warm flavorful center. My cheesy beef came out pretty quickly and was also on an excellent bread. The beef was tender and flavorful and even though a serving of au jus was provided, I actually liked it better without. The fries were hot and crispy with chives sprinkled on top? Also wonderful. This is a great place for lunch for sure. Worth the trip.

I ordered a Prosecco, a garlic bread and my favorite linguine Pomodoro. My husband had the…read morelinguine with shrimp. It all came with complimentary bread See all of my photos below

We decided to try Maggiano's Little Italy, and overall it was a good experience. The restaurant had…read morea nice atmosphere, and it felt like a great place for a family dinner. The staff was friendly, and our server did a good job checking on us throughout the meal. The food was flavorful, and the portions were generous, especially with the pasta dishes. The bread and appetizers were a nice way to start the meal, and everything came out fresh. The reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that, while the food was good, it didn't quite stand out enough to be one of my favorite Italian restaurants. Overall, it was still an enjoyable visit with good service and a welcoming atmosphere, and I'd be happy to come back.

We have now been back a few times in the last few months and I thought I would update this review…read morebecause yet again the service was absolutely fantastic and consistent even though we've had different servers and we've come back on different days in different times. I'm so glad this is no longer a lettuce entertain your restaurant. The food in the cooking remains very consistent as to the very generous portion sizes. This is still definitely a staple and so glad that I found it after all these years

Invited my father to dinner. He loves steaks and I knew he'd love his experience at Coppolillo's…read more He very much enjoyed his New York strip. I ordered the special, Delmonico ala Giardiniera. Wow! The subtle, flavorful kick was the perfect enhancement to an already exceptional 18 oz. ribeye. Along with sautéed spinach and wonderful cabernet, the dinner was excellent. My father is now hooked. We then managed to fit in their signature Butter Cake for desert. Topped with caramel gelato, this desert is a favorite of mine. Our server, Westin was spot on with his service and wine recommendations. Special thanks to Chef Martin for producing such an amazing dish! Love this restaurant! Michael from Libertyville

I dined at Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse a couple weekends ago for my friend's rehearsal dinner…read more The space and tables were prepared and ready by the time we arrived. The servers got our drink orders, and I got a Blueberry Mint N/A cocktail that was on the sweeter side. Most people got the same exact drink which most people enjoyed! With the set menu, we each enjoyed an appetizer, main course, and gelato for dessert: SOUP OF THE DAY Between soup and salad, I almost always go with soup. The soup of the day was broccoli cheddar. It came out piping hot, which I really enjoyed. The soup was creamy and salty, with a good blend of both broccoli and cheddar flavors. LIGUINI & CLAMS (WHITE SAUCE) Clams were not washed thoroughly, so there was some grittiness in some of them. There was an abundant of linguini pasta, topped with minced clams, parsley, and other aromatics. The white wine sauce was really loose and didn't stick onto the linguini well. While the aromatics helped, it was still a bit bland. I think having a spoon to scoop up the sauce to enjoy the linguini would have been nice, but the sauce itself was on the lighter side in terms of flavor. This was just okay. GELATO Light and refreshing vanilla gelato, this was a good way to end the meal. However, I don't really remember too much about it so it probably wasn't exceptional nor terrible. Overall, service was really slow. We got seated around 5:15, but our first course didn't come out until an hour later, and our main came out 45 minutes after that. Besides the pacing issue, food was pretty average, so 3/5 it is.

The food was delicious. The only negative is it's a little loud and the chairs that you sit in are…read morenot that comfortable. The food was delicious. The only negative is it's a little loud and the chairs that you sit in are not that comfortable.

NOT Italian Pizza anymore - we've been to Bonta several times in the past and then enjoyed the REAL…read moreItalian pizza. Now, after not visiting for quite a while we were there yesterday and I am VERY disappointed!! Their Frutti di Mare Pizza used to be great (and having lived near the Italian border I feel I can rate it) - now it's a Seafood gravy thrown on a breadbowl made of pizzadough. Bonta, if you change from making the real stuff then why would I come to you? I was so disappointed. (and - had I wanted this I would have ordered Pasta with Seafood and gravy. It did not taste bad for that but it was awful if you go there to expect an Italian Pizza! We also tried the Grilled Octopus appetizer - it was great just a little burned unfortunately. The Chicken Marsala was very good and also came with a soup that was good too. Again - the reason for me to go to Bonta was the Italian Pizza and this expectation was clearly not met. I might try another pizza but not that frutti di mare unless they get back to how they did it before The service was great, our waitress was very attentive!! (The owner walked around but she only talked to guests she knows as it seemed)

Not the best restaurant experience I've ever had. Chairs were uncomfortable and noise level in the…read moreroom was extremely loud. As for the food I had the Chicken Marsala. The chicken was dry and sauce just average at best. One of our party had chicken parm which they described as just ok and the sauce was below par in their opinion. Another had Penne pasta and Shrimp which was described as terrible. The manager listened to the complaint but did not act to satisfy. Finally coffee was excellent and so was the tiramisu. Bad night? Maybe.

Delicious! Had the lunch special pasta with the Torrellacci Crema pasta, and a house salad…read more The service was great and prompt. The ambiance is casual and comfortable. We will come back again!

My friend and I stopped by around 4:45 PM on a Wednesday evening, drawn in by reviews highlighting…read moretheir safe gluten-free options. The restaurant is located in a cute little downtown area, and we had a wonderful time sitting outside on their patio. There is also a convenient parking lot right across the street, which made arrival a breeze. The service throughout our visit was fantastic. When I informed our server that I have celiac disease, they were attentive and accommodating. I ordered a glass of the Moscato and the gluten-free rigatoni, and it turned out to be one of the best plates of GF pasta I have ever had! I also really appreciated that they explicitly acknowledged my dish as gluten-free when it was set down at the table. Regarding the menu and bread service, items are not specifically marked as gluten-free on the menu, though a gluten-free pasta substitution is available. They didn't have or offer gluten-free bread for the table, and instead brought out regular bread. Overall, this is a fantastic spot for patio dining with incredible gluten-free pasta and attentive servers. With just a bit more awareness regarding dedicated GF bread for celiac guests, it would easily be a five-star experience. I will definitely be back!

Came here for the first time for a weeknight dinner with friends who've been here previously and…read moreabsolutely raved about it. The first tricky part is finding the entrance because it's not really obvious as expected in long grove There's no real signs. Further, the next tricky piece is finding parking if you can get it on the street or find it in the lot now luckily both are free. Once I managed to find a door to the place, it turned out to be the back door and so I had to climb up a bunch of stairs in order to get to the front part of the restaurant to actually check in for the reservation. And yes, please make a reservation. This place does get packed even for early times. The service was really friendly and very nice however, I will say overall the food was OK but nothing really standoffish. For example, if you look at the pictures of the food quite bluntly it just looks like they slapped food onto a plate. There's really no thought that's been put into the presentation. There's really been no thought also to just the pure amounts of cheese and sauce that are also creating a swimming pool on the plate. We ordered the grilled octopus for appetizer and even that was swimming in olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette and too much of everything I think the food is OK but nothing fantastic. Considering the overly saturated Chicagoland market of Italian restaurants I wouldn't necessarily say this was at the top of my list.

Lino's is awesome! Their vodka pasta, double dough pizza, and bruschetta are some of my favorite…read morethings on the menu. It's a small, intimate, family-style place with great food and a welcoming atmosphere. You'll love it if you give it a try!

Met some friends for a Saturday night dinner at Lino's. Was soooooo happy to see how busy they…read morewere. Both dining rooms were doing well, which means the food and service are great. Our server looked like he ran a marathon (he was working both rooms) but not in a bad way. We started with a Carciofi pizza/flatbread. This has been a favorite for years. So flavorful. It was made perfect. If you're eating as an appetizer, order it as soon as you sit down. It takes 20 minutes to make (from scratch!). So worth it. I started with a Manhattan which is always done well. For dinner our table had Chicken Piccata, White Fish Vesuvio, and the Cioppino. Everything was done really well. One dish was a little over done, but very flavorful. This is our favorite neighborhood Italian joint. So good.

The Service and the waiter Jimmy was spectacular. He was very helpful with the menu. The Italian…read morefood was above average. The ambience is very nice. The midday luncheon was generally supported by baby boomers. It was very pleasant.

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.