This was a great experience. A taste of class in the middle of nowhere, Minooka... Prices are not that extreme when you consider the quality of food and service. Definitely better than any chain around. I had the Chilean sea bass and it was bursting with flavor. I recommend making a reservation because my first attempt to visit there was over an hour wait, so we didn't eat there. However I was definitely glad we decided to attempt it a second time with a reservation. i will definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Frank
Amazing food. Awesome atmosphere. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don A
Great food, service and drinks. We love going to both here and Beach House. Both top notch restaurants. The Chillian Sea Bass is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Toni Portillo
We went there when they first opened it was ok. 4 ish years ago. Quite disappointed. Figured we would try again We took our friend there for his 80th birthday. 5 people made reservations. Not seated on time and they weren’t busy Bill was 450.00 Totally not worth it! Service.. ok atmosphere great, chocolate dessert sucked very stale I thought they would give 1 free dessert for birthday boy we ordered 3 but no. We won’t be back which is really a shame because we need more restaurants in Channahon!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Wendy Tresouthicj
Fantastic! Love the vibe, the owner is fun friendly and present on the floor. Great wine list. You would not feel out of place if you dressed up but you also wouldn't feel out of place if on your 25th wedding anniversary, as a last minute decision, you joined your husband and teenager to dinner straight after football practice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaf of Bread
Jayne “VegasJayne” Jackson
Very disappointing experience. We went to celebrate my moms 87th birthday. She heard great things, so wanted this as a special dinner. We asked for a few special requests, but most were denied. My mom ordered the risotto but asked for no spice. She csnt tolerate any spice. Paid $9 extra for no calamari but to replace with an extra scallop. The dish was spicy. They took it back and remade the pasta. But brought back the same 3 scallops. She found out it was the scallops that were spicy. The soup was not very good. I wanted the creamy shrimp dish with no pasta but with spinach instead. They wouldn't let me do that. We had told the servers it was my moms birthday day. And at the end of the meal when they brought the bill, we asked if they do any dessert for birthdays, and we're told no, only of you are a VIP. Under the circumstances, with all the issues, this was the least they could have done, to not let us leave with such a negative feeling. I felt bad for my elderly mother. Such a truly disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Cindy Heckelsberg
Fabulous! This hidden gem is not to be missed! The food is fabulous and the service top notch! Go early as the daily fish specials sell out quickly!
It was wonderful! My only suggestion, please do not bring infants and toddlers to an adult after 5 fine dining establishment. It isn't the restaurants fault, but it was very annoying trying to carry on an adult conversation with lots crying kiddos who needed to be in bed!
We love the food and the owners and the servers here!! You will never leave unhappy! Everything is cooked with love and fresh!
Kid-friendliness: We bring our son in all the time! He is only one and pretty messy for a white tablecloth restaurant. However, they are always excited to stop by and say hello to him!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Mussels and Lobster Bisque, Lobster Ravioli, Braised Lamb, Chianti Braised Short Rib
Joseph Wendhausen
Food was very spicy and shrimp was fishy, calamari was rubbery, and the wine was horrible. Sadly won’t be coming back…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Joshua Cohn
Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in the will county area . The handmade pasta is amazing and you can tell the gnocchi is freshly made . Good wine selection, Prices are great and reasonable with no questions on the price and quality . Will be returning
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ERIC HRITZ
Owner, staff & food exceptional AAA+++, frequent monthly best place around by far
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Goldstein
They claim they take reservations but they don't. We came in with our reservation and we were told to wait. I asked the host who turned out to be the owner if we had a reservation. He told me "yes but that doesn't mean you come in snap your fingers and get seated" as he snapped his fingers in the air. I was a little taken back and would have left but it was my birthday and my family wanted to eat there. A half hour in of waiting as my 5 year old was getting impatient the owner came back again complaining how some table had been there for 2 hours. Well what about all the other tables that came in after them that you didn't hold? The funny thing was there was a big table open (sectioned together) where they apparently were holding a reservation because that would be a much higher paying table then our party of four. Certainly he didn't want to break up that table, seat us, and have to tell them a reservation "doesn't mean snapping your fingers and getting seated." So maybe if you are a big party you might get a reservation. We finally decided to leave because none of the tables were close to finishing. I explained to the owner what a reservation is and he was very rude and argumentative. I'm sorry my time is way too valuable and I don't want to frequent businesses that are indifferent about my patronage. What he should have done was offer us complimentary drinks at the bar while we waited and been apologetic and polite. I don't want to hear your disdain for other customers that stayed too long. His problem table was ordering after dinner drinks and continuing to spend money. Do better owner.
Edit: I would like to follow up to the owners comments. Perhaps your company motto should read something like this: Pesciolino Osteria: "where the customer is always wrong" There was not a table available after 20 minutes. That is a flat out lie. We left at 6:35 exactly. I wasn't pissed until YOU STARTED YELLING AT ME! I asked you a simple question of did we have a reservation? I asked it in a calm non offensive tone. Later I asked what is the point of having a reservation? I think this is a legitimate question after being there 35 minutes. This is when you responded by telling me I can't expect to snap my fingers in the air and get seated. I had never been to your restaurant before. It is very apparent it is simply waaaay to small for reservations. You are letting people make reservations online to get them in and hoping for the best. When my wife looked online that day she said that almost every time was available for a reservation. There is no way you sat 50 tables with reservations in that tiny restaurant that evening yet all the reservations are open online. When we were leaving not because I was "pissed" but because my 5 year old was getting anxious I expressed to you I didn't appreciate your attitude and I said you shouldn't talk to customers the way you do. When you are disparaging other customers for staying too long it makes me feel uncomfortable. It makes me think I better eat my food quickly and get out so I don't upset the owner. That's not part of a premium dining experience as your prices suggest. When I explained this to you in a calm voice you became angry and the excuse factory went into a third shift. At that point I didn't want to hear your excuses and had to get my family somewhere else. You were yelling at me. I was trying to get you to stop talking. At this point as we already decided to leave and having to deal with you on and off for the last 35 minutes you are correct I was upset. I did say I was going to leave you a negative review. You didn't think you deserved it for your performance? Your reply was "GO AHEAD!" Lastly, you are correct, you did politely offer for us to sit at the bar. We did have a 5 year old with us so this was inappropriate. I do see why your other business's failed. You would think the breast feeding
This was a great experience. A taste of class in the middle of nowhere, Minooka... Prices are not that extreme when you consider the quality of food and service. Definitely better than any chain around. I had the Chilean sea bass and it was bursting with flavor. I recommend making a reservation because my first attempt to visit there was over an hour wait, so we didn't eat there. However I was definitely glad we decided to attempt it a second time with a reservation. i will definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Amazing food. Awesome atmosphere. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, service and drinks. We love going to both here and Beach House. Both top notch restaurants. The Chillian Sea Bass is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went there when they first opened it was ok. 4 ish years ago. Quite disappointed. Figured we would try again We took our friend there for his 80th birthday. 5 people made reservations. Not seated on time and they weren’t busy Bill was 450.00 Totally not worth it! Service.. ok atmosphere great, chocolate dessert sucked very stale I thought they would give 1 free dessert for birthday boy we ordered 3 but no. We won’t be back which is really a shame because we need more restaurants in Channahon!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Fantastic! Love the vibe, the owner is fun friendly and present on the floor. Great wine list. You would not feel out of place if you dressed up but you also
wouldn't feel out of place if on your 25th wedding anniversary, as a last minute decision, you joined your husband and teenager to dinner straight after football practice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaf of Bread
Very disappointing experience. We went to celebrate my moms 87th birthday. She heard great things, so wanted this as a special dinner. We asked for a few special requests, but most were denied. My mom ordered the risotto but asked for no spice. She csnt tolerate any spice. Paid $9 extra for no calamari but to replace with an extra scallop. The dish was spicy. They took it back and remade the pasta. But brought back the same 3 scallops. She found out it was the scallops that were spicy. The soup was not very good. I wanted the creamy shrimp dish with no pasta but with spinach instead. They wouldn't let me do that. We had told the servers it was my moms birthday day. And at the end of the meal when they brought the bill, we asked if they do any dessert for birthdays, and we're told no, only of you are a VIP. Under the circumstances, with all the issues, this was the least they could have done, to not let us leave with such a negative feeling. I felt bad for my elderly mother. Such a truly disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Fabulous! This hidden gem is not to be missed! The food is fabulous and the service top notch! Go early as the daily fish specials sell out quickly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake Italiano, Chicken Picatta, Lobster Ravioli, Tiramisu
Nothing like a Mojito on Halloween. Good stuff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was wonderful! My only suggestion, please do not bring infants and toddlers to an adult after 5 fine dining establishment. It isn't the restaurants fault, but it was very annoying trying to carry on an adult conversation with lots crying kiddos who needed to be in bed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Amaretto Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chianti Braised Short Rib, Bruschetta
Great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We love the food and the owners and the servers here!! You will never leave unhappy! Everything is cooked with love and fresh!
Kid-friendliness: We bring our son in all the time! He is only one and pretty messy for a white tablecloth restaurant. However, they are always excited to stop by and say hello to him!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Mussels and Lobster Bisque, Lobster Ravioli, Braised Lamb, Chianti Braised Short Rib
Food was very spicy and shrimp was fishy, calamari was rubbery, and the wine was horrible. Sadly won’t be coming back…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in the will county area . The handmade pasta is amazing and you can tell the gnocchi is freshly made . Good wine selection, Prices are great and reasonable with no questions on the price and quality . Will be returning
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Owner, staff & food exceptional AAA+++, frequent monthly best place around by far
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They claim they take reservations but they don't. We came in with our reservation and we were told to wait. I asked the host who turned out to be the owner if we had a reservation. He told me "yes but that doesn't mean you come in snap your fingers and get seated" as he snapped his fingers in the air. I was a little taken back and would have left but it was my birthday and my family wanted to eat there. A half hour in of waiting as my 5 year old was getting impatient the owner came back again complaining how some table had been there for 2 hours. Well what about all the other tables that came in after them that you didn't hold? The funny thing was there was a big table open (sectioned together) where they apparently were holding a reservation because that would be a much higher paying table then our party of four. Certainly he didn't want to break up that table, seat us, and have to tell them a reservation "doesn't mean snapping your fingers and getting seated." So maybe if you are a big party you might get a reservation. We finally decided to leave because none of the tables were close to finishing. I explained to the owner what a reservation is and he was very rude and argumentative. I'm sorry my time is way too valuable and I don't want to frequent businesses that are indifferent about my patronage. What he should have done was offer us complimentary drinks at the bar while we waited and been apologetic and polite. I don't want to hear your disdain for other customers that stayed too long. His problem table was ordering after dinner drinks and continuing to spend money. Do better owner.
Edit: I would like to follow up to the owners comments. Perhaps your company motto should read something like this:
Pesciolino Osteria: "where the customer is always wrong"
There was not a table available after 20 minutes. That is a flat out lie. We left at 6:35 exactly. I wasn't pissed until YOU STARTED YELLING AT ME! I asked you a simple question of did we have a reservation? I asked it in a calm non offensive tone. Later I asked what is the point of having a reservation? I think this is a legitimate question after being there 35 minutes. This is when you responded by telling me I can't expect to snap my fingers in the air and get seated. I had never been to your restaurant before. It is very apparent it is simply waaaay to small for reservations. You are letting people make reservations online to get them in and hoping for the best. When my wife looked online that day she said that almost every time was available for a reservation. There is no way you sat 50 tables with reservations in that tiny restaurant that evening yet all the reservations are open online. When we were leaving not because I was "pissed" but because my 5 year old was getting anxious I expressed to you I didn't appreciate your attitude and I said you shouldn't talk to customers the way you do. When you are disparaging other customers for staying too long it makes me feel uncomfortable. It makes me think I better eat my food quickly and get out so I don't upset the owner. That's not part of a premium dining experience as your prices suggest. When I explained this to you in a calm voice you became angry and the excuse factory went into a third shift. At that point I didn't want to hear your excuses and had to get my family somewhere else. You were yelling at me. I was trying to get you to stop talking. At this point as we already decided to leave and having to deal with you on and off for the last 35 minutes you are correct I was upset. I did say I was going to leave you a negative review. You didn't think you deserved it for your performance? Your reply was "GO AHEAD!" Lastly, you are correct, you did politely offer for us to sit at the bar. We did have a 5 year old with us so this was inappropriate.
I do see why your other business's failed. You would think the breast feeding
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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