I normally have positive experiences at local restaurants and was looking forward to experiencing…read moreone on a Saturday night at Portofino Trattoria in Campton Hills but unfortunately a 1 hr 45 minute wait for 3 pretty basic dishes that were obviously rushed in being prepared left a bad impression on us. We sat at the bar and the one bartender tried his best to keep up with the drink orders for the whole restaurant & the bar patrons drink & food orders. As we approached a wait of 1 hour & 35 minutes, we asked the bartender to have the meals placed in to go boxes. 10 more minutes go by without our meals and we asked to speak to a member of management. What was concerning was the restaurant manager on duty only came out when we requested to speak with a manager. In a calm tone, asked the manager on duty if a 1 hr 45 minute wait for our meals was reasonable. He tried to tell us that they were very busy and the kitchen was behind. Agreed. When asked if we should pay for a meal that was severely delayed he agreed the wait was excessive and he would cover the cost of the meal. I appreciate this reaction from the manager on duty. Unfortunately, when we took our meals to go, we didn't have a good experience with the meals. Received one chicken breast grilled and one breaded for the Portofino Pollo dish. Looked like they grabbed what was up at the time in the kitchen and placed it in the to go containers. Flavors were bland, likely a result of being rushed after a 1 hr 45 min wait. This might be coincidental but being short staffed at the Compton Hills location when they are opening a new location in Geneva is probably what led to the severe delays from the kitchen in servicing meals. Hope the opening of the Geneva location doesn't adversely impact the Campton Hills location beyond our dining visit experience. I gave a rating of 2 as the Manager on Duty did agree to cover the meal cost. The bartender tried to keep us from leaving by offering us a drink on the house to stay after we asked for the meals to be placed in to go boxes to take home at that point versus staying and dining. Proactive customer support would've helped versus a reactive attempt of customer support. Didn't penalize the bartender and provided a cash tip since the kitchen's delay was not his fault. Let's hope Portofino Trattoria does better in the future.

The service was excellent- Chloe was very attentive and professional-…read more The entrees very disappointing, as well as the stale bread. A waisted lunch and Sunday. Will not be back for a while.

Best place in the tri-cities if you're looking for authentic European style, Italian pizza. Went…read morehere for a quick Mother's Day reservation. Great overall experience. Highly recommend the indiavolata and the capricciosa! Nice casual ambiance. They have a nice patio - though was too cold when we went.

Went here for Mother's Day Dinner this year. Pizza was great, and chicken vesuvio was also pretty…read moregood. Cute ambiance and great service, would come again for their pizza.

The entire Mio Modo team has our heartfelt thanks for all the work they put into making our event…read morespecial. Every guest raved about the food, friendly staff, and overall ambiance. They went above and beyond our expectations and were extremely flexible when it came to tailoring the event to our preference. We are so glad we went with Mio Modo and will always recommend them to anyone who asks.

The appetizers were amazing, especially the Arancini. The…read moremain dishes were okay, not nearly as flavorful. In the future we will go during happy hour and just get appetizers.

Excellent food. Been back many times, and have never been disappointed…read more Highly recommend the calamari and the grigliata di pesce.

Here in St. Charles having lunch at Pomodoro. This a nice little casual restaurant. It's very small…read moreon the inside with about 4 tables. Many people popped in to pick up take out orders. No problems with the service at all during our visit. I had eggplant parmesan with penne pasta. It came out hot and fresh. The pasta and sauce were somewhat bland. The eggplant and cheese were flavorful with enough salt to accommodate the pasta n sauce. The portion size was on the large size and had me full. The bread brought to the table was tasty. My wife loved the croutons on here Caesar salad. They were light and buttery. I tasted the gnocchi casa mia and not much flavor there. The food here was solid. Nothing spectacular. I would try a few other entrees here since the prices are decent.

Since recently moving to the area, Louie Angelo's has quickly become one of our go-to spots…read more Whether we're ordering takeout for a cozy night at home or dining in, the food is always consistently delicious. The pizza is fantastic with a perfectly cooked crust, and the vodka rigatoni is one of my favorite dishes--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. We've also appreciated the variety of daily specials, which always give us a reason to try something new. If you're looking for great casual Italian food, this is definitely the place to go. The food is consistently excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it's the kind of local restaurant you'll find yourself coming back to again and again. Highly recommend!

We were in South Elgin running errands today. I did a Google search on restaurants near the places…read morewe would be at Louie Angelo's came up un the list. Italian food is our most favorite cuisine. Many Italian restaurants are fancy high price place restaurants. We were excited to find a casual Italian restaurant where the emphasis is on serving delicious food rather than having a fancy setting. The fried zucchini with homemade ranch dressing was very good. Be sure to ask for additional parmesan cheese to sprinkle on it. The rigatoni with vodka sauce was very good. I had the Buratta salad with red pepper strips and balsamic glaze. I would order this again. One minor point. The salad greens were about 50% spinach leaves and then the other 50% was mixed lettuce. For me, that was too much spinach. Their balsamic dressing was perfect for this salad. I wish we lived closer to this restaurant. I would come here very.often.

Okay, so we had dinner here based on hearing from others that the food was really good…read more It's located inside an old church so the history of that was appealing as well. They only take phone reservations so you have to call. Walked into our reservation everything standard up until then, and we got our seats and it was a really small corner booth with barely enough room but fine we rolled with it. They must have only had one server because it took almost an hour to get our drinks. The server came to see us about 10 minutes in and said be right back...fast forward 45 minutes she comes back takes a drink order and says it's going to be a little bit because she also has to make the drinks since the bartender called off work. Okay, rolled with it finally got our drinks. Finally placed food order and for a fear of waiting by longer we ordered apps and main course at a the same time. Well, both came out back to back lol of course. Shrimp appetizer from the Valentine's Day menu, chicken parm and chicken Marsala - all delicious! We didn't have enough room on our table but figured it out. Dessert - chocolate cake also really good. Service was not great but I also wonder if it's because they seemed to only have 1 person working. This is a place I'd consider ordering take out from and not dining in again.

Wow the best food ever had in my life thanks to the one and only chef Rosario he over did and went…read morebeyond my expectations the pasta was cook to perfection al dente and I mean Al Dente not too hard not too soft perfect the tomato sauce was executed with love and passion. The focaccia was so good was too bad I stuffed myself with the focaccia and the soup I had no room left to finish that entire enormous platter. We also had the grilled calamari with grilled veggies OMG best ever cooked tender and juicy and the marinate was excellent not too acidic nor salty is was just perfect . The ambiance was going to the medical times the way the decor is inside very romantic if you are on a date. I truly enjoyed the food trust me I have been to so many restaurants and this was my favorite homemade zuppa di pecce wow thank you Rosario you did it

Came here for a date night with my husband, and it was our first time visiting. We absolutely loved…read moreit! Villa Verone has such a charming, hole-in-the-wall feel with multiple levels that make it cozy and unique. The restaurant was bustling with couples, families, and groups of friends, creating a warm and lively atmosphere. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful in walking us through the menu. We ordered the chicken Alfredo and the salmon, and both were absolutely delicious. Paired with a glass of wine, it made for the perfect evening. Everything from the food to the service exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back!

Went here for a rehearsal dinner and had an absolutely amazing experience! Gorgeous space,…read moredelicious cocktails and fresh pastas, and wonderful staff. Shoutout to the tiramisu - it was the perfect treat to end the night!

Delicious food right by the fox River and baker hotel…read more Fast service giant osso bucco

We decided to celebrate a couple of anniversary's at Zara and couldn't have been more happier. A…read moreparty of 6 tried several options such as grilled calamari, baked clams, and stuffed artichoke all excellent! For entrees we had eggplant parmigiana which was crispy and delicious I had capellini with shrimp in vodka sauce also excellent someone had sausage and peppers which is in-house homemade sausage and for dessert in-house cheesecake with nuts ice cream and caramel sauce...to die for. All in all a wonderful experience servers were excellent and informative and worth the trip

Riganato played host to a wonderful 90th birthday luncheon for my Mother (from nearby St. Charles)…read morein their back room this past Sunday afternoon, with just enough capacity for 24 people. Food was excellent, as expected, from sandwiches and pizza to outstanding fish entrees, menu specials, and pastas. Service was very attentive and kind. No extra fees or surprises whatsoever. Highly recommended for your special events, and general family-friendly, high-quality dining at reasonable prices.

An incredible place to have a great meal! Outdoor seating was pleasant, the sea bass was cooked to…read moreperfection, and the service was first class! It felt like eating at the home of someone who really cares about the quality of their food. I would highly recommend it! Don't let the road construction stop you from finding it!

We've been here a few times now and it's our new favorite and go to place in the area. Every time…read morewe've come, the food and service have been excellent. Everything from the appetizers, to the pizza to the pasta, all are very good. On Monday, it's also half price pizza!! Last night I also had an old fashioned and it was excellent too! The atmosphere both inside and outside are really nice. Such a great place for date night or with the family. HIGHLY recommend!!

My husband and I met a friend at GIA MIA - Geneva. We split the margherita pizza pear and…read morecaramelized onion pizza. The crust and ingredients were freshly made. the margherita pizza was delicious. The pears were out of season and didn't taste crisp or sweet which hurt its flavor. For dessert, we ordered the warm chocolate cake. The cake was warm and the ice cream was cold, a perfect combination. Our server was nice and friendly. I highly recommend GIA MIA - Geneva.