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

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.

Pizza Villa in DeKalb delivers a classic, satisfying pizza experience, highlighted by their…read morecommitment to fresh ingredients. Pizza Villa Special: "This Dekalb favorite comes loaded with our home seasoned Italian sausage, mushroom, green pepper and onion." I added pepperoni and it did not overwhelm the dish. This sausage, mushroom, onion, bell pepper, and pepperoni pizza is a standout, with each topping bringing bold, distinct flavor. The real star is the fresh mushrooms--earthy, tender, and noticeably superior to the canned variety you'll find elsewhere. Combined with perfectly seasoned sausage and crisp bell peppers, it's a balanced, flavorful bite every time. I also added the perfectly crispy potato wedges (do yourself a favor and sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on them generously while they are hot) and a good old fashioned Root Beer Float . Wonderful attentive service to boot! I felt like I was in a different era.

Well to start off with I paid $19.28 for a 3 inch meatball sandwich. I asked for two extra…read moremeatballs and they charge me an additional five dollars for the meatballs. I also charged me extra for cheese not to mention the food had no flavor whatsoever, so that's why I'm giving it only one star

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?

I enjoy Sicelian pizza, my wife iffy about it, but we both strongly suggest more ingredients on it…read more A single piece of sausage on a slice, and other scant ingredients didn't cut it. Bread tasty, drink offerings good with beers, wines, cocktails and soft drinks. Server super good and helpful. Inside felt bare and dark- with poor lighting. We want you to make it- step it up please! Others I've about Zana's have similar comments.

Great deep dish I must say. Everything was prepared exactly how I ordered it. I see some people…read morecomplain that their pizza was soggy which is why I alway insist on ordering it well done. They even give you a pizza cutter to take with you. This was a great experience and I'd definitely order again.

Love their deep dish pizza. It's usually just me eating it and the small deep dish pizzas are…read moreusually too much. This individual size was perfect for me. Flavor was amazing as usual. I called in my order and the staff was super friendly and I had a nice chat with them when I picked up the pizza. Thank you!

Nice venue, open, spacious, modern, casual. The food and drink were as expected, nothing out of…read moresight, nothing terrible, but spot on. Our host was lovely, personable, and accommodating. We would definitely come back. I would call this a newer place to dine in Dekalb.

I know is a huge place the ambiance was not as friendly the server was rushing me to order food and…read moreas I departed went to the bar to thank them but I never got I thank you in return. The hamburger was worst I ever had in a restraint it was very dry it had no condiment. I will never come back

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.

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.

The pizza was completely burnt--on top of the wait time, when it finally arrived, it was rock-hard…read moreand burnt around the edges.

The food was so good. The pizza was amazing the sausage was so delicious. The service was very…read morefriendly and the ambiance was very authentic Italian they do have a table to eat indoors it is not just for pick up it delivery The only think the prices are pretty expensive I was so happy the cashier did give a coupon for discount so from 66 plus delivery it came down to 49 plus tax and we pick it up We all loved the pizza it was well prepared The chicken wings mango habanero could have been cooked a little bit more over all this was the best piazza I have had in Dekalb yum

Best of the many bars in DeKalb. It has been a long time local favorite. Lord Stanley's has been…read morewhere NIU students and locals watch sports, get trashed, and eat greasy pizza for years. For sure it's not a nice looking place but this isn't where to go to impress anyone. The cheap prices and cheap tastes are the main things. A lot of bars around here are nothing special looking, and this is no exception. It's pretty much a worn out looking place. The inside is bigger than it looks, with room enough for quite a crowd to watch games and stuff. Lots of good deals going on. These are daily and weekly. It's about $4 for a cocktail. The basics like whiskey and Coke or whatever. A lot of classic appetizers. It's about $4 for the World Famous Willies. Highly suspect these are that famous. These are fried pizza dough balls served with red sauce. Also you can get these with garlic and Parmesan cheese. The pizzas are pretty greasy but still are popular. Classic small town college bar. It's open in the afternoon to late at night, so lots of time to come in and have good times. There's plenty of the locals, not just the college students who like to hang out or whatever.

You simply cannot go wrong with the pizzas or the price! Great for friends get together.read more