Great! Comfortable place to get food and enjoy a relaxing ambiance. Half the time I can't read the blackboard with the menu (my fault not theirs). And they will bring you whatever you want. read more

Food and service excellent. Very authentic with large portions and reasonable prices. Been a customer for years and never disappointed

Such a great place, lots of parking, friendly and warm atmosphere. The food was phenomenal we started with rolled eggplant with vodka sauce that melted in your mouth. Giant stuffed with blue cheese wedge salad. Perfectly prepared coconut shrimp, giant Italian beef sandwich overflowing with fries. read more

Tipsters Village Pub - Wedge salad - Pubs Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

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After driving by this establishment a dozen times and hearing about it from someone who lives nearby, I finally stopped in. 3-4 visits later, I'm writing a review. In terms of ambiance, it's a decent sized restaurant, When you enter, the bar and video poker are to the left and traditional seating is to the right. In the seating area, there's a chalk board filled with daily specials and featured items. If that isn't enough, there's an extension menu with something for any palette. I've tried a few items and would order each of them again. Vesuvio salad - 5/5. Spinach based and packed with flavor. See photo Italian wedding soup - 4/5 Italian Specialty Salad - 4/5. Packed w: meat and cheese. Chicken Vesuvio with Potatoes - 3/5 The potatoes are TDF. Veal Saltimbocca - 4/5 Flavorful. Chicken Parmesan - 3/5. Large portion Service has exceeded my expectations during each dine in visit. The wait staff are welcoming, patient and attentive. There is almost always a manager/owner present who also stops by to check in. If in the area or close by, you should definitely visit. read more

Tipsters Village Pub - 1/2 Garbage Salad and Vesuvio Potatoes - Pubs Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

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This gem never disappoints! My family and I have frequented this spot for many years and every time, the service and food are great! Big servings with delicious flavors, staff are always so warm and welcoming. Very comfortable environment as it has a lovely bar and separate dining area, as well as a newer party/dining space. Thank you Village Pub for being you! read more

Food is always amazing! We usually sit at the bar and Tif and Lauren have always given great service even when busy. Typical bar atmosphere with the glow of the gambling machines making you think it's still daylight. Party room is a decent size and is just secluded enough. The food portions are generous even if a little pricey. read more

I took the family here for Mothers Day. First time for all of us. The owner greeted us as we walked in and gave my mom and wife a flower. He personally sat us at our table. Our server, Deanna, took over from there. She was great, from start to finish. Food service was exceptional. Drinks always filled, and between the bus boy and the waitress, the empty drinks and plates never sat for a minute. The food is outstanding. We are already talking about going back soon. Ambiance is a real old world Italian restaurant feel. We picked a winner for Mother's Day. read more

They are hit or miss..Some things are ok..Some not ok..Sausage and peppers is very good...Giambotta with chicken could be ok if the chicken was cooked.. Half of it was raw..Pasta dishes are all right. Not bad but nothing over the top..There is no garlic taste anywhere on any dish with garlic..It seems they have a 50% average of messing up.. It is hard to read their specials because they are on one blackboard a 100 feet away from most of the room. So most likely you will not know the specials ..And if you ask the waitress what they are..Her response is,,"there are just too many to tell me" The service is very slow when the place is busy.. Oh and they love mushrooms..So you are going to get them weather you want them or not..So if you do not love mushrooms,do not eat here..I enclosed a picture of my chicken giambotta..I asked if I could have it without mushrooms. The server said "yes of course" Well enclosed is a picture of just the mushrooms I picked out of my dish. I could not get them all..Raw chicken, extra mushrooms, no garlic, no specials..And I paid for it and tipped because I am dumb ..I tried the place three times.. It's just not worth hoping they do not mess up your dish..Something is off every time..Sorry.. read more

Tipsters Village Pub - The mushrooms I picked off of my entree with no mushrooms...I could not get them all..But the chicken was raw so I threw it out.. - Pubs Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

Recently had lunch at Village Pub with my friend who is hearing impaired. The servers were all wonderful; seating us in a quiet area (the back room) and also turned down the music. Food as always is great. Thank you for your kindness. read more

If you haven't had a great meal in a while then you haven't been to village pub in Riverside!! The food is amazing!! read more

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We're regular customers for good reason. The service is excellent and the food outstanding. We have never had a bad meal. It's a must try!

Had a great experience at Village Pub! It was a bit of a slow Sunday but the service was very attentive. The waitress gave us excellent reccomendations. We ordered chicken saltimboca and chicken piccante. It was so tasty that I forgot to take a picture until I was half way through! The portions were HUGE and the chicken was very tender and flavorful. Highly reccomend trying any of the chicken dishes. You won't regret it. A great spot in North Riverside! read more

Tipsters Village Pub - Chicken Saltimboca - Pubs Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

How have I never been to this gem before? Popular with the locals, and my sister has heard many good things about Village Pub. From the outside the building is basic. But don't let it fool ya. When you walk in it's a very nice bar and dining area. Plenty of parking, and there is street parking available too. We came on karaoke night so it was packed. Good thing they take reservations too! We started out with some martinis, calamari and bruschetta. The calamari was so so tender with a nice crispy bite, not greasy at all. The marinara sauce was different. It was served cold and on the sweet side, but I loved it! Hit it with lemon juice and it's a delicious bite. The bruschetta was fresh and served on a warm garlic toast. Though I could do without olives in it. I'm ok picking it out. Main meals were piccata chicken and linguine, sea bass and potatoes, and rigatoni vodka with grilled chicken. Piccata chicken was crispy and juicy, but just a tad on the salty side. The lemon sauce that laced each noodle was luscious. The sea bass was tender and so flavorful with lemon butter drizzle. Potatoes were cooked just right too. I'm a fan of vodka sauce, and their sauce did not disappoint. Creamy, rich, and a hint of vodka. Rigatoni was al dente, and the grilled chicken was tender but a bit salty. Finished off our meals with homemade tiramisu. It was delicious but the lady fingers were heavily soaked in Kahlúa so we mostly ate the top layer. Service here is fantastic and very attentive !! Our waitress Natalie was quick and always checked in on us. We had several employees also just stop by and clean our table without even asking them to and made sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. There are daily specials as well. read more

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Everything was great till my husband found a hair on his breaded stake we told the bartender and she asked if we wanted another one my husband said no it's ok Afterwards they looked at us like we put it on there no apologies no nothing it's ok never going back read more

Can't say enough about the food and the staff here!!! The food is fantastic and the staff is attentive and helpful. Had our company Christmas party there and had Steven as our server and he was amazing !!! Stayed on top of everyone at the party making sure everyone had what they needed. George the owner always checking in and making sure all was smooth. We will continue to have our parties there every year and order for our special events. And don't forget to have a cannoli for dessert. You won't be sorry !!! read more

This restaurant is a gem. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is so friendly and cozy. The owner is right there working alongside the employees. Don't forget to order the cannolis...worth every calorie. In addition to a great place for dinner, we had our office Christmas party there last night, as we do every year, and once again it was great! read more

We had my daughter's baptism here and it was amazing. George was excellent to work with in the weeks leading up to planning , the food, ambience and service was impeccable and everything was fairly priced. Will definitely come back and recommend for any kind of party. read more

Had the baked rigatoni with pork neck bones. It was delicious. Very filling, had to doggie bag half my meal. No room for dessert. Service was good. Had extra Italian bread with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. read more

Horrible service, sat down and after 30 minutes we still had not spoken to a waitress. They walked by us several times without any acknowledgement. Hostess did apologize but that did not change anything. read more

The food was outstanding. From the appetizer stuffed artichoke, then the escarole & beans, The Pasta Primavera. The Servicer was so very helpful when we asked for suggestion. Natalie was so so patient with Us when we asked for recommendations. Thanks Natalie You went above and beyond. The Pub was so laid back and didn't rush you out of there to get someone else it sit down, they were very accommodating and made you fell right at home. Thanks for the WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY. read more

I just hosted a bridal shower at the Village Pub and it was wonderful. They let me come in 2 hrs ahead of time to decorate. We had a private room with an outdoor space that we didn't make use of because it was so hot out. The service was phenomenal and the food was excellent! Everyone at the shower was raving about the lemon chicken. George was so easy to work with and so nice. If you are hosting an event this is your place!! read more

Food was very good! Service was super friendly! Great ambiance Would recommend for a date night, hang out with friends, or even a solo date to the bar! read more

Every time I order something from here the food is always hot and delicious! Thank you Village Pub!

Great little Italian style Pub. Cute, cozy and great staff. I'm a burger for lunch guy and this place delivers . Had a couple of burgers and Old Fashions (well made) and they were delicious. 10 oz of great beef !! They let you pick your adornments. Great fries, Cole slaw and soup!! Well worth a stop!! read more

Tipsters Village Pub - Bacon cheeseburger in background and a mushroom blue cheese and fried egg burger cut in half, 10 ounces of luscious taste!! - Pubs Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

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I used to come here somewhat regularly as it's close to my office but working from home the last three years I don't get here too often. While the prices have gone up, a bit more than similar type restaurants, the food is good. The portions are huge so would like to see a bit smaller portions at a smaller price. Had the soup of the day, being a chilly rainy day, the minestrone was excellent, tasted like my Nonna's homemade soup. The half garbage salad was still too big. Others in our group got pastas and sandwiches which all enjoyed and took home leftovers. It's a pub so not much more to say about the ambiance but menu specials are on a chalkboard which is fun to look at. Our server, a longtime employee, was kept busy with fourteen of us. They were accommodating with separate checks being coworkers which is appreciated. read more

Went to Village Pub for dinner tonight. Our server Tiffany was friendly and very personable. Tiffany checked on our table multiple times to see if we needed anything. Ordered the baked clams, a new menu item spinach artichoke dip, the rigatoni with garlic aioli (dinner comes with soup or salad) and everything was delicious. I've been here many times and have never been disappointed. My biggest decision is what to get because everything is so good. Love the atmosphere and the employees. Everyone is so nice there it feels like family. read more

Solid spot in the area for Italian food. They have a happy hour during week which includes appetizers. Definitely must try if you're in the area. read more

I was the village pub with my wife and from the minute we walked in we were greeted by friendly host . I used the bathroom and was so impressed on how clean it was. We ordered baked clams which i thought were fantastic. Also the calamari was very fresh. Our dinners were great. You can tell the staff was very proffesional. On a scale of 1 to 10 i would rank it a 50. Excellent place, clean, great food, great service. read more

This place was awesome ! Took my husband here for dinner, love the ambience. Food was delicious. Waitress was great. Highly recommended.!

Vast menu with flavorful pastas. Some of the items are priced a little too high but the portions are very large so there's that. The servers are always friendly and attentive. The dinning room has a real nice neighborhood atmosphere. read more

Food was delicious. We shared half a garbage salad and an appetizer of Italian sausage and rapini in a white wine sauce. Good bread was served with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. We enjoyed the ambience and good service. The place is cozy and comfortable. We will definitely be back as it's a no-brainer. read more

So I had visited the Village Pub basically celebrating my birthday and my nephews wife's birthday with my sister. Fast forward we lost my nephew and sister in the span of three years. So we are members if Brookfield Zoo and went for Zoo Lights Brought my daughter granddaughter and my wife. Granddaughter is 9. When we pulled up she said I don't want to eat here. We said give it a chance. So we were seated right away and she orders the salmon. Nice choice. She demolished it along with broccoli. She wants to know when we are going back. The outside looks decieving for the delicious food inside. My wife is a tiramisu fan and she and my daughter woofed it down The quality of the food for such a long time speaks to the pride and dedication of ownership and the staff Keep up the good work folks! read more

Extremely friendly service!!! We are definitely coming back, the ambiance was amazing! The food was beyond delicious, we had the Cesar Salad and the Patty melt we recommended both! Dessert we got a complimentary cannoli which was beyond flavorful! We got Peroni and tab and it was extremely refre read more

Tipsters Village Pub - Cannoli - Pubs Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

What a solid little bar! Gotta be honest, this is where my husband comes when he is meeting his friends to talk about baseball. We happened to be on this side of town this last weekend and I was craving a Newcastle (one of my all time favorite brews). My husband mentioned that "The Village" carries Newcastle and I was in. When I think of a Chicago bar, this is exactly what I picture in my head. Tiffany stained glass features, lots of whiskey, Italian food menu, and a bartender than seems to know your name even when this is the first time you visit. Will not hesitate to come back if ever in the area for sure. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Every time I go there I get good service. Will definitely go back! read more

I hosted an engagement party for my nephew in the private room, The evening party was a total success! The buffet food was served on time and delicious. No one went home hungry. The staff was available to us throughout the evening the montior the buffet table, take drink orders and clear the tables. George popped in throughout the evening to make sure everything was running smoothly. You won't be dissapointed at Tipsters. My business was appreciated..Try it for dinner, a party, or for drinks. read more

Service from the one I arrived was perfect Drinks amazing Food was another level of delicious. Wow of you live close and never went I'd say definitely go. The prices are not bad either ... Absolutely amazing experience My family and I will return for a long time. read more

We moved to this area 4 years ago, from Chicago, and people kept recommending the Village Pub. We gave it a try... 3 times and were always so disappointed. After being spoiled with Chicago dining for 7 years, we so badly wanted to find a local restaurant with great quality. You could have called us "food snobs". Well we haven't been there since March 2020, as it was our last dining experience, pre-pandemic. We recently saw they are under new ownership and decided to give it a go. We went yesterday and I would love to share my review: Upon sitting down and opening the menu, we did consider leaving. It's not cheap and there was no kids menu, though the pastas were offered to us in 1/2 portions. If my son had not agreed to the pasta, we would have been stuck. The ambiance had not changed and still felt like a pub. I didn't want to pay $30 for "bar food". We were skeptical from the start, given our previous experiences. I ordered the basic spaghetti and meat sauce to save $ and to share with my son. My husband ordered the cavatelli. Each came with a choice of soup or salad. Salad seemed the safe choice and was... salad, however the blue cheese dressing was surprisingly delicious, possibly house-made? I didn't think much of it, at first, but was grateful for the olives since my son loves them. Bread had also been initially supplied to the table and as per usual, bread is almost always welcomed. I did appreciate the oil/Parmesan option for dipping. When our entrees came, we braced for the first bites. Shock flooded our faces. I never order spaghetti... especially not for $20. It's much too basic and it's "kids food". I can make it easily at home so why bother at a restaurant? But oh my... the spaghetti with meat sauce was quite a surprise. The flavor was on point. The meat to sauce ratio was right up my ally. The noodles were done to my liking. Such a simple food, yet so perfectly done. My 5 year old was likewise impressed and gobbled it happily. My husband was quite equally enamored with his Cavatelli and we were both taken-aback when we realized that his pasta was... "gasp"... fresh?!?! Could it be? Real, fresh pasta, at the Village Pub? My husband is much more picky about food than I. He's the real chef in our family and claims to know about such things. He not only enjoyed his food, he raved about it. Sooo much cheese, perfect flavor of sauce, fresh noodles cooked to al dente perfection. Who knew we had such amazing Italian food just 3 blocks from our home? As for the $20 pasta... was it worth it? I'd appreciate a fancier atmosphere for that price but the food was definitely that of fine dining. We will most definitely be returning and look forward to trying the other fare... but perhaps as a date night until they consider a kids menu. I give this restaurant 4 stars due to amazing food but an unclear message- are you fancy, family friendly, or a bar? Sincerely, -Happily Fed read more

Been having lunch at this restaurant for many many years. But since the new owner took over the prices have definitely increased. Had lunch the other day with a coworker and ordered an item on the menu Ive ordered many times before, the Chicken Marsala with a side of pasta. On their menu they list several different types of pastas to pick from. There was a new pasta called Pappardelle pasta so I thought I'd give it a try. When I received my bill, the restaurant charged me an additional $4.00 for this certain type of pasta. I questioned it with our server who asked the Owner who said that that pasta is an up charge. WHAT??? It doesn't state that anywhere on the menu and WHO charges more money for Pappardelle pasta. This was an undisclosed, misleading and fraudulent fee. This is what you call scamming the customer! You can bet this will be reported as an unfair and unclear charge to the public. I will not be going back and I will make sure everyone knows what this owner is doing to the consumer. Also, he needs to keep in mind, his prices are too high. He's not in Oakbrook! read more

Excellent service Great staff Food was amazing Highly recommend Quaint and cozy Had a room for bigger parties as well read more