Had a nice business lunch here today. Good food and great service! I will definitely stop by again…read morewhen in the DeKalb area.

Food is great! I ordered it as takeout and it was ready in a jiffy . Folks were nice and…read morerestaurant looked nice. Soup, potatoes, shrimp and lamb chops were good. Definitely will return next time I'm in town. Thumbs up

Not really a BBQ place (why only 4 stars). They have two or three items that are BBQ on their menu,…read morebut no ribs, brisket etc. They have burgers, fries, Pizza Puffs, Fish Sandwiches, etc, a pretty full menu. Unfortunately, they have no online presence so no menus The food they do have is pretty good and the staff is very friendly. I do recommend them, even the few BBQ items they have, just don't expect a full BBQ menu.

Ribs had no smoke flavor and were just salty. Mild links…read morewere not smoked just grilled and flavorless. French fries were not fully cooked and shaky underneath the sauce.

Welcome to DeKalb!…read more When the White Castle closed at this location before COVID, we were sad. Then McAlister's Deli came in. The place is completely redone - you wouldn't recognize it. Food wise, oh was this place good. My wife ordered The New Yorker with corned beef, pastrami, swiss and spicy brown mustard on marbled rye, and I had their Horseradish Roast Beef & Cheddar, which had black angus roast beef, sharp cheddar, red onions, and horseradish sauce on a toasted ciabatta. Listen carefully when you make your order - they ask you if you want a pickle. The pickles are good. My wife went with their Choose 2 option, and got a half a sandwich and a cup of soup. I got the regular sandwich with a bag of Ms. Vickers Salt and Vinegar chips. While they don't have the fountain where you can get it, the staff makes regular tours and offers free refills for soft drinks, and also asks you if your food is okay. My wife enjoyed her New Yorker, and I enjoyed the Horseradish Roast Beef and Cheddar. It had enough Horseradish to taste good, and the drinks tasted great. The place is completely redone, is attractive and clean, with very good service. We'll be back!

Food is ok they do have an excellent service wow it is extremely crowded because it is new here in…read moredekalb huge long line but it moves super fast service there is a gentlemen he is a floor keeper that comes around asking you to see if everything is ok you can get free tea refills I love the ambiance a little bit too loud for me I would prefer music on the back ground instead of listening to the loud conversations the food was ok the sub has very little meat and a little bit too salty for taste The price for me for 1/2 a sandwich and a cup of soup and a one size lemonade $23 way to expensive because it did not have no salad on it just the meat a very small amount of red onions the meat looked shaved I can do this at home but my son wanted to try it out Good for lunch time to come here and Chat with friends and Family. Over I give it 6 stars for service and ambiance not for the food food 2

I am disappointed that I've not been here before today. The Village is most certainly going to be…read morean frequent and easy go-to for me in the future. The place is clean, bright and cozy without being cramped. The service is friendly and helpful. The menu is not too big nor too small....just right. We ordered the spinach pie - flakey crust, delicious spinach & feta filling with herbs. Most definitely homemade fresh, not a frozen food service product. Gyro dinner with spinach rice and Greek potatoes - gyro meat was tender and not overly spiced/flavored like, once again, a nasty food service product. Potatoes were cooked perfectly. Soft and seasoned spot-on, obviously made fresh and not left dying under a heat lamp. The spinach rice was tasty but a bit salty. I can assume that since everything is fresh made this might just be a one-off. I am more than willing to try this dish again to test out this hypothesis. I definitely recommend. Please support this venue to assure that this option for an alternative to bar food in downtown Sycamore lasts for a long time to come

Got the gyro dinner and the Greek salad. Big serving for the dinner but could use more pita bread…read moreand "Greek sauce". My husband really enjoyed it. I had the Greek salad. The chicken was super tasty and I loved the block of feta. Although, for 15.00, I could get double the salad and chicken and get pita bread at another local Greek restaurant. I would suggest adding more to the salad for the price of 16.50. I will try something different next time but I think my husband will stick with the Gyro dinner and we will just ask for more sauce and pita bread.

Service has settled out and has improved…read more We dropped in when our primary choice was taken out by a freak storm which knocked out power to the west. I'm working on building my iron levels, so Florentino's got the nod. We were seated in a booth promptly when we arrived at around 5:15 pm. Within a minute, filled and iced water glasses arrived and then in another minute, a loaf of bread with butter. The bread had good texture, and worked well with the butter. We thought about the wine and my wife ordered their Veal Marsala, which worked with the Josh Cabernet that I wanted to order. Again corkage fees are quite reasonable. The salads came out - my wife enjoyed her wedge salad, and I enjoyed my Caesar (albiet still without anchovies!) with a solid dressing and crouton mix. As we finished the salads, the main courses arrived. My wife enjoyed her Veal Marsala, but couldn't finish it. I enjoyed my filet - it was better seasoned but still needed just a touch of salt to bring out the flavor. The room is still loud - they could use some baffles over head. The lighting has a variety of light fixtures from the ceiling. The bar still has 4 TV screens (which don't disrupt conversation at the tables and boothes. The seats are quite comfortable. This is improved from our last visit. Hopefully, they maintain this effort.

Great service lots of staff fantastic menu huge bar and awesome…read more music a little bit of traffic jam With staff very new here in dekalb

This was our first time here. The service was excellent but the pizza definitely a 5 star sooo…read moredelish!! Thank you for a great experience. The ambiance is casual yet very inviting! I recommend and hope to return.

Zana's was recommended by a local and it delivers--figuratively speaking (maybe literally too?)…read more Super thin, crispy crust, with wood fired goodness. The toppings were a bit scant but otherwise excellent pizza. Good variety of interesting pre-set pizzas to choose from, plus other menu items. Good service too--very accommodating. Atmosphere is fine, though we went during off hours and was very quiet. Let's trace the history of top pizza joints in Dekalb: 1. J.P. Hannigans ('70s/early '80s). 2. Sgt Pepper's ('70s - '80s). 3. The Stadium Club (late 80s/early 90s). 4. Crickets through the 2000s? *Some would say Pizza Villa through much of the above, but Villa is solid, not exceptional. 5. Possibly Zana's now?

This is the #4 the corned beef sandwich and pastrami my husband and I were there! It was delicious!read more

Really good sandwiches in Sycamore! I wish they had pickles to put on the sandwiches but will be…read moreback!

A great spot for a cocktail, friendly bar with a great small plate menu…read more First class food and service, friendly atmosphere for a visitor to the area. Recommend steak , tried a fillet, and a NY strip both satisfying meals excellent quality and presentation. Well worth a visit.

Be careful about the sauces. What was supposed to be a lemon vinaigrette for broccoli and a lemon…read moresauce for a lamb dish both contained Dijon mustard which was not listed on the menu. Disappointing for both of our dishes. When I asked for the vinaigrette instead, I was told there was no alternative and "they didn't offer discounts" which was odd as I didn't ask for one. Wait staff was good. I would say the glitch came from the kitchen which wanted to use the same sauce for everything. Buyer beware.

Worth the Drive - One of the Best Pizzas I've Ever Had**…read more If you're looking for authentic Neapolitan pizza, make the trip to **Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana** in DeKalb. It is, without question, some of the best pizza I've ever eaten! Every pizza arrives beautifully blistered with that signature airy, chewy crust that only a true wood-fired oven can produce. The ingredients are exceptional--from imported San Marzano tomatoes and creamy mozzarella to fresh herbs and premium toppings. Each pizza is handcrafted, simple, and absolutely bursting with flavor. Our favorites? Mais Pizza - sweet corn, creamy cheese, and just the right amount of char...unexpected and unforgettable. Hot White Pizza - rich, spicy, and incredibly satisfying. Pesto & Burrata - fresh, vibrant, and decadent with perfectly creamy burrata. San Marzano Tomato & Sausage - classic done to perfection. Sometimes the simplest combinations are the very best. The menu extends well beyond pizza with charcuterie, salads, gelato, desserts, cocktails, beer, and wine, plus gluten-free crust options for those who need them. If I had one suggestion, it would be to refresh the indoor atmosphere a bit. The food deserves an interior that matches its quality and creativity. The outdoor patio, however, is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. Brent as your server will take up another notch! And here's a bonus..Monday is half-price pizza.You'll probably find me there. Iniga doesn't just serve pizza--it delivers an authentic taste of Naples right here in Illinois. It's a destination restaurant that's absolutely worth the drive. Highly recommended!

It was a cold night in DeKalb, Illinois. However, it was nice and comfortably warm in Iniga's…read morePizzeria. We decided to drop in since it had just opened, and we wanted to see what they had to offer. If you look at the name "pizzeria napoletana" you may get the idea that this isn't Pizza Hut. It isn't. This is (according to my wife who has been to Naples in Italy) pizza the Napoletanese way. Thin crusts, interesting toppings, and different than mainstream American pizza. When we arrived we were promptly greeted at the door as we walked in, and given a choice of bar or dining room seating. We selected the dining room. Both areas were warm and comfortable, with the usual things in the bar (big screen TV) and dining room (art on the walls, nice tables and chairs, nice booths). We started with the Bagna Cauda, which was delicious. It seemed to be a little light on the garlic compared to my friend's version of the dish, but it was still good. It was served with bread, fennel, pepper and zucchini for dipping. It could have fed 4. For pizzas, my wife ordered their Margherita Verace, and I ordered their Puttanesca pizza. The Puttanesca had green olives, brown olives and white anchovies. The crust was very thin - so thin that I ended up cutting this with my knife and using my fork. I couldn't even fold it - the crust is very soft. I tried my wife's Margherita Verace, and it was similar in crust. It had lots of good stuff on it, and tasted good. Drinks were reasonably sized. I had a glass of wine which was fresh, and my wife after trying to order (and pronounce) Raganrok found that they were out of the sweet mead, so she went with a Negroni instead, which she said was quite good. The bathrooms were clean, but chilly in temperature. I hit the hot air hand dryer as I walked out in an effort to warm up the space. Clean, all fixtures worked, and well kept. The question boils down to this: Are you willing to experience pizza the way it was originally made - or not. If you are willing, you should try this place out. If you aren't willing - well, that's on YOU to change. You're missing a lot.

The place is cute. It has a southwestern cow theme going. The bar is nice as well. It is tucked…read moreaway behind a hotel so you have to look for it. The food was really good. We had the italian beef egg rolls to start. They were good, but actually needed a sauce instead of aus jus. But they were still good. I love giardiniera, and they have a really spicy,flavourful one. It goes really well with the Chicago pub burger too. The thing is huge! And tasty! He had a patty melt. Mine was better, but the burgers are just juicy and are made well. Our server was super nice and very attentive! Mae apparently likes her job which is great! Just passing through but I'd come back for cocktails and some more food sometime.

We happened to stumble on Crooked Horns looking for a nice spot for breakfast in town. The service…read morewas great, the server came back multiple times to refill drinks, but wasn't pushy about getting us out when we were done eating. There is a very large selection for breakfast. We ordered a breakfast sandwich on a croissant and the Nutella crepes with strawberries. Both items were very large portions for a good value and came out relatively quickly. We went with our baby and were able to put the car seat in the booth with us because the tables are very big, which is great. The restaurant has music on, but just loud enough to hear, but quiet enough to have a comfortable conversation without being distracted or having to yell. Overall, I would recommend anyone going to find a quality breakfast at a reasonable price.