Browse menus, reviews and photos of Italian Restaurants near Buffalo Grove.
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48 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove
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“We had appetizers which were delicious! The place was packed! Our waitress was so great! Everyone who worked there seemed to love what they do! Speaks volumes for the owner! We will be back!”
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960 South Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove
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“Absolutely love this restaurant. We had brought a tray of lasagna to a party years ago and had nothing but rave reviews. We moved down to FL 7 years ago so it’s been awhile since we have been able to eat here. We bought another tray of lasagna this weekend for a party. Let me tell you…it was so delicious! We are still hearing people rave about it and hope it brings new customers your way. Your GF ravioli was awesome as well. Great food, wonderful customer service, cute restaurant. Now we just need a location opened in SWFL! We will be back and we will always highly recommend this place. Thank you!”
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1147 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
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“Best pizza, and a good price”
Pizza Takeaway · $$
85 South Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove
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“There’s nothing better than Lou’s! So accommodating for large groups and excellent service! We came for a college send off and the food, like always, is outstanding! Perfect send-off until they return Thanksgiving! ❤️”
Italian · $$
5500 New Wilke Road, Rolling Meadows · 7.92 miles
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“BEST Italian food in Illinois, this place is absolutely amazing. We got the poblano soup and the rigatoni alla traverstin and it was the best pasta and soup I have ever had. I requested it to be spicy, and they made it exactly how I wanted it, it was wonderful! My husband ordered his without the spice and it was just as amazing. Also, it is very refreshing to have a restaurant where all of the waiter and waitresses have conversations with the guests, it was so great to see. We had Susanna and her sister and they were so sweet to us. They all are so hospitable and genuinely great people. We have tried many many Italian restaurants in the area, and this is by far the best one and a must try.”
Italian · $
1612 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg · 7.86 miles
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“We tried the meatball & sausage sandwich. It was huge & delicious! The meatballs tasted just like mine! Staff/ owner really nice!”
Italian · $$
1145 Church Street, Northbrook · 7.45 miles
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“Food was excellent as always and our server Moses made it extra special. Always one of my favorites!”
Italian · $$
208 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights · 6.07 miles
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“From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality. The ambiance at Francesca’s Tavola is unmatched—classic, classy, and comfortable. The Pollo Arrosto Romana was divine—crisp skin, tender meat, and the rosemary lemon flavor was out of this world. Highly recommend!”
Italian · $$
293 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest · 8.54 miles
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“Omar gave great service! Good was very good (ravioli with tomato cream). Good for kids too!”
Italian · $$
1510 East Hintz Road, Arlington Heights · 2.85 miles
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“Great food , charming atmosphere . Excellent service from Anna”
Italian · $$
952 South Arthur Avenue, Arlington Heights · 6.83 miles
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“Our reservation was for 5pm and we walked in at 502pm. The food for both my wife and I were absolutely the best Italian food we have ever had. The price was excellent for such great quality. We will try to come at least once per month. Thank you very much for our delicious meals. We will see you soon.”
Italian · $$
430 Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire · 2.74 miles
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“Great, authentic Italian cuisine. Never disappoints.”
Italian · $
1900 Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect · 9.64 miles
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“We ordered food for our daughter’s graduation party and it was amazing and so good! All of our guests commented how good everything was. Sandwich tray, vodka pasta and Italian beef were outstanding!”
Italian · $$
740 North Wolf Road, Des Plaines · 7.42 miles
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“I’ve had three parties here. The Prices are affordable and the food is absolutely delicious. Shout out to the service! every thing was phenomenal as usual!”
Italian · $$
10 East Park Street, Mundelein · 7.61 miles
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“Tina G’s in Mundelein is truly a gem! As happy multiple visit repeat customers, we can’t say enough about the outstanding food, warm atmosphere, and the incredible people who make every visit so special. Tina and her husband, Chef Phil Gilardi, pour their hearts into every detail, from the creative and delicious dishes to the welcoming hospitality that makes you feel right at home. Dining here is always more than a meal—it’s a memorable experience filled with flavor, comfort, and joy. We can’t wait to return again and again, and we recommend Tina G’s to anyone who loves great food and genuine warmth!”
Italian · $$$
160 East Cook Avenue, Libertyville · 8.43 miles
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“perfectly cooked steak- very creamy mac and cheese- sausage and peppers were perfection- service was top tier- Batman was was playing on the television behind the bar which was in perfect viewing from our table. Thanks for helping make a Daddy Daughter Day a huge success.”
Italian · $$
748 Butterfield Road, Mundelein · 6.01 miles
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“This restaurant is beautiful inside with chandeliers and nice tables and chairs I really enjoyed the fried calamari we had as a appetizer. The Lasagna is wonderful! The cannolis are so delicious too! Antonio our server was outstanding and goes out of his way to make it a enjoyable experience. Thank you Salvatore for your kindness! I highly recommend them for a delicious dinner!”
Italian · $$
946 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville · 8.81 miles
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“After a couple of years away following an uneven prior experience, a recent return to Bottaio with friends proved both reassuring and mildly frustrating. The dining room remains one of the restaurant’s strongest assets: warm, attractive, and inviting in a way that signals classic Italian comfort. Unfortunately, that promise is undercut by one persistent flaw—seating that is simply uncomfortable. After fifteen minutes, the chairs distract from the experience, an avoidable misstep in a restaurant that otherwise understands ambiance. Service, by contrast, was a highlight. Our server struck an engaging balance between edgy and personable, and—most importantly—demonstrated genuine knowledge of the menu and wine list. Wine selections, guided by their recommendations, were uniformly well received by the table, showing thoughtful pairing and sound judgment. The meal began on a high note with excellent crusty bread, a simple but well-executed opening gesture that set expectations optimistically. The entrées, however, struggled to rise beyond adequacy. While none were poor, they failed to deliver the refinement or depth one hopes for. The veal parmigiana arrived in an impressively large portion but was overly breaded, sacrificing balance and nuance. In contrast, the risotto stood out as the best dish of the evening—properly executed, flavorful, and satisfying. Other diners echoed a similar sentiment: the food was good, but never quite great. This mirrors past experiences and suggests a recurring issue rather than an off night. Bottaio remains a solid option for casual Italian dining, particularly for those who value ambiance, wine, and congenial service. With greater attention to detail in the kitchen—and a renewed focus on authenticity and precision—the restaurant has the potential to elevate its culinary standing meaningfully. One hopes that future visits will see that promise more fully realized.”
Italian · $$
648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield · 6.07 miles
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“Great Food! Great Service! Always a Favorite❤️”
Italian · $$
2300 East Rand Road, Arlington Heights · 4.83 miles
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“we had a table reservation 10 people walked in what a pleasant surprise interior was nicely done our waiter was excellent ordered drinks excellent our dinner order was great food was amazing we all had different entrees very well done I can't say enough about the staff we will definitely be back”
Italian · $$
302 West Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect · 7.03 miles
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“My favorite Italian restaurant in the northern suburbs. Great food and awesome atmosphere 👍.”
Italian · $$
464 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines · 8.26 miles
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“Came here for Mother’s Day! Great food we each had a different dish and shared Calamari for the table. Delicious. The sauce was just like Nonna makes!”
Italian · $$
609 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview · 9.01 miles
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“They had great food !! I liked their chicken with sauce on it !! Very tasty !!”
Italian · $$
343 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove · 1.88 miles
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“Great service and food. 100% recommend”
Italian · $$
608 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville · 8.5 miles
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“Was there Thursday night we had Braised Short ribs and crispy Brussels sprouts was delicious service was great the bartender colie made me a special drink Wow will definitely be back”
Italian · $$
Town Center, 20560 North Rand Road, Deer Park · 4.71 miles
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“The food was amazing!! I need to go back and try more of their menu.”
Italian · $$
1859 Central Road, Arlington Heights · 7.3 miles
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“Authentic cucina italiana. Quality has dropped a little in the past few years. Eating here since 2015. Good portions and fair pricing. Inside of the restaurant looks good.”
Italian · $
1960 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights · 3.87 miles
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“hot oven grinders with extra hot peppers tomatoes &pickles one to eat there one to take home”
Italian · $
56 West Illinois Avenue, Palatine · 6.39 miles
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“Tre Amici is fire. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner is very nice. They cook the food fresh and ready to eat and they maintain the restaurant clean. Amazing pizza. Must come back. 10/10”
Italian · $$
1358 Shermer Road, Northbrook · 7.4 miles
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“amazing food and awesome staff!!”
Italian · $$$
950 North Western Avenue Ste 120, Lake Forest · 8.82 miles
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an incredible experience at Follia! From the moment we walked in, everything was absolutely wonderful. The restaurant is beautiful and elegant, with such a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was outstanding, every single thing we had was delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was exceptional, and the entire staff made us feel so welcome. Bruno, the owner, went above and beyond to make our evening special. His warmth, hospitality, and attention to detail truly set Follia apart. He even surprised me with a beautiful gift, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected gesture. Follia is truly a gem. Amazing food, gorgeous atmosphere, wonderful people, and an experience we won’t forget. We absolutely loved it and can’t wait to come back!”
Pizza · $$
1421 Rand Road, Arlington Heights · 4.41 miles
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“Modern Italian Restaurant with great service and food.”
Italian · $$
1729 West Golf Road, Mount Prospect · 8.19 miles
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“Exceptional Italian food”
Italian · $
1941 Tower Drive, Glenview · 8.76 miles
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“Great food and even better customer service. We ordered food for delivery and Grub Hub only delivered our pastries, not our dinners. When I called Sorelle, the manager apologized and said he would bring us our food. It is so rare these days to have that kind of service and we were so appreciative. We will definitely be return customers!”
Italian · $$
401 East Dundee Road, Wheeling · 3.5 miles
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“I came here on 09/21/26 to bring my lady out for her birthday. I definitely made the right choice! Coming into the restaurant your set with a beautiful fire place scenery on top of nice jazz music playing. Mikita would be my server, to which was SUPERA KIND & FRIENDLY! After getting us our water and providing us with some drink recommendations on our wine, I asked him to start us with the calamari. The calamari was ANAZING! Super fresh, tasteful and literally probably best calamari I’ve had! I also got the Blue Fire Ribeye Steak to which was cooked medium rare and came out exactly that! The food came out so hot and fresh, literally the steak melts in your mouth when biting into it. The steak carried so much FLAVOR!! The sauces added on the side, I kind of wish I would had shook the Chef hands before I left! Mikita then came out with a honey cake for dessert which my lady really ENJOYED! We were completely full but somehow managed to make some room for that cake. The atmosphere was amazing and the service was beyond amazing! If you are truly looking for a nice scenery for a date night, trust my me when I say don’t second guess yourself to come here! Thank you to the Red Bottle team and the chef in the back, you keep doing what your doing! Did not let me down!”
Italian · $$
1901 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg · 9.26 miles
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“Phenomenal food. The entire setting (dimmed lights, old school Italian color scheme) was tremendous. The food was exceptional. Looking forward to coming back.”
Italian · $$$
700 North Meacham Road, Schaumburg · 9.61 miles
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“Amazing!! Best food and service in town!!!”
Italian · $$
64 South Northwest Highway, Palatine · 5.4 miles
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“Very fresh ingredients. All entrees have exceptional flavor and presentation. Cocktails are well made. Classy ambiance. Attentive service.”
Italian · $$
18 West Station Street, Palatine · 5.63 miles
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“Gianni’s is amazing, best food around. 10/10 highly recommend”
Italian · $$
1540 North Roselle Road, Schaumburg · 9.75 miles
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“Excellent food and service. Will definitely be back. Great happy hour options as well.”
Deli · $
1625 North Rand Road, Palatine · 3.53 miles
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“. Good Food The Italian sub was delicios Good Food The Italian sub was delic They are too expen though”
Italian · $$
933 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines · 7.54 miles
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“I went here today with my daughter and niece, and let's just start with the service, so nice, so friendly! The atmosphere, cozy. The food, I'm a city girl and a foody, I just moved to Des Plaines about 4 yrs ago and the only thing I miss about the city is the food. This place took me back. 👌🏽 We'll be back!”
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800 Shermer Road, Glenview · 9.89 miles
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“We hosted a meet and greet for work and our team had a wonderful evening and delicious meals! The staff and management are easy to work with, accommodating vegetarian and non-vegetarian requests. I would highly recommend the venue for small/intimate or large gatherings!! The outdoor seating has fantastic views and a relaxing atmosphere!”
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861 East Rand Road, Mount Prospect · 7.05 miles
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“Love their food but some improvement is needed with ordering. I’ve had 2 issues which I wasn’t going to mention the first one but after today I decided to write about it so maybe Managment can see and tweak things a bit. First issue a while ago (I think about 5-7 months ago) I ordered a plain cheeseburger with fries and bottled water. Drive away from the drive-through and as I get ready to eat my food 10 min later I realize they didn’t put cheese on it. So I drove back and said I asked for a plain cheeseburger and you guys forgot to put the cheese on. Girl says ok and gets me a new one. Drive away and I park in front of the store to just take a peak and guess what. Again no cheese. Burgers have no cheese. Cheeseburgers have cheese. A plain cheeseburger gets nothing else except for cheese. A plain burger is just a bun and the burger patty. I just wanted to eat so I moved on and ate my plain burger. Today I ordered a Buffalo ranch chicken salad but I asked if I can have the chicken grilled instead of the breaded one and they gave me chicken without Buffalo sauce. If they weren’t sure they could have asked but this wasn’t for me. And this was not their first time ordering this item but they’ve never had an issue so somehow this message was confusing either to the kitchen or how it was rung in. This was ordered at 5:04:50 PM on 2/10/2022 receipt DT98. Order Id: AAANPKMJAQAH at the 861 E. Rand Rd. My. Prospect location. We didn’t have the energy to drive back and get the right chicken. Again, we love your food but these things shouldn’t keep happening. Thank you”
Italian · $$
307 Hawthorn Ctr, Vernon Hills · 5.28 miles
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“Great place to have Italian food 😊”
Pizza · $
16 South Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights · 5.92 miles
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“Fausto’s always has amazing food! Had dinner with family there tonight! Everything was fantastic! The food is homemade and is delicious!”
Pizza · $$
1 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg · 11.33 miles
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“When we arrived in Chicago, we decided to try the Lincoln location of Lou Malnati’s. Unfortunately, despite arriving 40 minutes before closing, we were told they would not seat us. I completely understand that deep-dish pizzas take longer to prepare and that ordering one so close to closing might not be possible. However, I was disappointed that we couldn’t be seated at all, especially since we were told we could still place an order for carryout. Thankfully, we decided to give Lou Malnati’s another chance at the Schaumburg location, and I’m so glad we did! What a difference! The manager was incredibly friendly and welcoming, our waitress was attentive and genuinely kind, and the food was absolutely delicious! The Schaumburg team completely turned our experience around. Their wonderful hospitality and excellent service reminded us why customer service matters so much. I’m glad we gave Lou Malnati’s a second chance, because this location absolutely delivered!”
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8706 West Golf Road, Niles · 9.85 miles
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“If you’re looking for a spot with a little bit of everything definitely worth checking out. I ordered a variety of items so I could try a little bit of everything on the menu, and there was so much to enjoy. I honestly regret my entire life never stopping in here. I’ve driven past it since I was a kid and never realized it was a restaurant let alone so tasty!!! I ordered a classic cheeseburger it is a great option for anyone craving something savory and satisfying alongside all the pizza and appetizers. I also ordered Mango Habanero Wings these wings were a must-try for anyone who loves a sweet and spicy combination! The mango brings a fruity sweetness, while the habanero adds that extra kick for a flavorful balance. Also ordered a Greek Salad which was super refreshing addition to the meal. a Greek salad is a great way to balance out all the heartier dishes and add something fresh to the table. Has to order Cheese Tavern-Style Pizza! You can never go wrong with a classic cheese pizza. I will be back to order the deep dish Pizza along with a few different other flavors of pizza. I just wanted to get a little taste of everything this time around. Anyway the Tavern-style pizza is perfect for sharing, with its thin, crispy crust and bite-sized squares that make it easy to keep reaching for another slice. Had to get some Mozzarella Sticks I love a classic appetizer this belongs on every group order when you stop by! These are perfect for sharing and dipping into marinara sauce for that delicious combination of crispy coating and gooey cheese. Finally I ordered a Buffalo Chicken Wrap which is one of my favorites from my order! The buffalo chicken wrap was SO good. The combination of flavorful buffalo chicken wrapped up in a tortilla makes it a satisfying option for anyone who loves a little heat and bold flavor. I really loved being able to try such a variety of items, from classic pizza and appetizers to wings, salads, and wraps. Nanny’s Pizzeria is a great option when everyone in your group is craving something different! I want to say it was extremely cozy in this pizzeria. I can’t even put into words how relaxed and happy I felt it gave me this feeling of nostalgia and comfort I have not felt in a restaurant in years!! Save this spot for your next pizza night or casual dinner with family and friends. They have a bar area. They also have slot machines as well. I will be back again the service was spectacular!! As I mentioned before in this review, I really wish I stopped in sooner like years ago and I know there i a large amount of people who have driven past this place in the Nile’s area never realizing how amazing this hidden gem truly is.”
Italian · $$
13860 Rockland Road, Libertyville · 8.48 miles
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“Great time last night good all of this world remember when grandma used to make it”
Italian · $
21591 North Rand Road, Kildeer · 5.79 miles
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“Everything is perfection here. I've never had an issue with their food or service. In fact, I've always been delighted by how nice the employees are. Really, folks, how hard is that? Thank you for actually caring about your customers. The food options are great & they actually taste good! Again, why is that so difficult for other businesses? Love them!”
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