50 Best Italian Restaurants near Clarendon Hills

“Very nice. Highly recommend. Excellent food, very good service, great atmosphere and ambiance. Will definitely be back.“

“Phenomenal food and service“

“Very fresh ingredients, made to order, piping hot, great taste.“

“It’s great place with great service, a variety of wine options, and delicious pasta!! 100/10“

“Beautiful room, excellent food and service for my mother in law’s 75th birthday celebration! Thank you! Would highly recommend!“

“We were at a holiday/retirement party. Large group. We were well cared for. I highly recommend them for a date night, happy hour or a large party!“

“Fantastic food, server & the homemade lemoncello was such a treat! Tasted just like the ones we sampled in Italy in Oct 2022!“

“Im from the south side of Chicago and have never been to a deli and let me just say this one blew my mind. Amazing staff. The atmosphere was just perfect, friendly people. The food was amazing I got a meat ball sub and omg that tomato sauce and meatballs are so good. Highly recommend stopping by for lunch time.“

“INCREDIBLE Italian cuisine. Everything was made fresh to order by the owner himself, who also was our server! Small quaint little spot, like your typical little old school italian eatery in Little Italy! Highly reccommend! Oh, the best Vodka Sauce I have ever had in my life. Try the wrapped eggplant in Vodka Sauce, Maddone!“

“Great food, drink, atmosphere, people!“

“5 stars for HECTOR in Western Springs!!! Hands down this was the absolute best dining experience I’ve ever had! While the food was delicious and the overall ambiance and decor of the restaurant was cozy, it was our server that made this dining experience over the top, great! HECTOR, you are a gem, a diamond! You have an absolutely charming personality and made my mother in law’s birthday dinner an experience to remember! From your spot on suggestions, to your lovely rendition of “Happy Birthday”, to the funny banter, our whole family left talking about how wonderful you were! We will be back and we will be sure to come when you are serving! Thank you Hector!!!“

“Cozy location! I like this place!“

“Had dinner on 12/17/2023 service and food was excellent. Gluten free menu available.“

“I have been shopping at Nottoli for 25+ years. Their Italian sausage is the best. Yesterday, I called in an order for a party tray of 40 mini sub sandwiches at 2:15 pm. They were ready at 3:15 for pick up. The sandwiches were “award winning”. My wife brought them to a rehearsal for her church choir. Their staff is top notch. If you have not visited the store please do, you will not be disappointed.“

“Food is fantastic with great portions. Get you some good food here.“

“This was our second time dining at Positano’s and it was just as fabulous! The food here is superb, the wait staff are very attentive and we love the photos on the wall! The Seabass was to die for and the grilled seafood appetizer was divine! Our only regret is that we live in New York and cannot be frequent patrons of this wonderful establishment! Mille Grazie!!“

“Food was fabulous! Margarita Pizza and cheesecake crepe both delicious“

“Service is excellent and warm. Food is outstanding and delicious. Highly recommend to anyone who has a taste for authentic home made Italian cuisine! We’ll be back!“

“Food was delicious. Service was great and nice ambiance too. Lunch menu was reasonable & delish.“

“Love this place. Great flavorful food, great wait staff. Our “goto” place for great comfort food.“

“Some of the best mussels you can find not by water! We literally drink the broth they are in!!!“

“This past weekend a group ( 14 ) of us experienced a wonderful evening at Pazzi Di Pizza in Elmhurst. It was a fun get-together that was enhanced by great appetizers and varied, delicious pizzas. We also were served by some of the best and most courteous staff we have ever experienced. Marco, the Manager, who attentively scheduled our evening, came over, introduced himself, inquired about our needs, and then introduced us to Charlie, our evening's server. Charlie was exceptional!! It was our second time meeting at this venue, and I highly recommend a visit!“

“Everything we ordered, beef/sausage combo , baptized with giardinera + regular baptized beef with sweet peppers and an order of fries. The best!
Young man at the counter was very upbeat, genuine, and professional. He came to our table to help me download the new app and apply the points from my purchase. What a sweetheart.
The place was very well kept; clean, no napkins on the floor. Clean tables. Not like Port!//@$.“

“We came for my daughters birthday. We had a reservation for 6:45 but they were running a behind but that's understandable for a Saturday night. Overall I'd give the food a 6.5 out 10. But the server is 10/10. Our server was Kara. And she is Phenomenal! She was So sweet, informative and personable. I felt like she Actually cared about experience. When she checked in to see how things tasted she really listened. She even sang happy birthday to my daughter. I'd Definitely come back to try some of the other things on the menu.“

“awesome place thank you Jackie and Gio“

“Great service and always consistent food. They have a partnership until August 23 with @makeawish“

“Been here a handful of times ..
The pizza is th Star !!
Last few times the food was not as on par with the first 3-4 times.
Staff was slow and food was slow.
The first few times i went was when they first opened.
Seems service went down a bit!“

“Amazing staff and the food was literally so fresh and DELICIOUS!!!! Worth the trip & portions are HUGE! I had the Diablo shrimp pasta, so flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Will be back again! :)“

“Incredible food. Very high quality“

“Ordered pizza tonight, perfectly crisp and delicious. Really hot the spot.“

“My mom and sister-in-law hosted my bridal shower here in September. The staff at Rosemary & Jeans were very friendly! They did an amazing job waiting on us and making sure we had enough food and drinks. They also allowed my mom and sister-in-law to come in early and decorate the space. Everyone raved about the food and drinks (especially the chicken & sausage cacciatore and the prosecco bar!) I would highly recommend using Rosemary & Jeans to host your next party!“

“One of the few remaining ethnic food festivals around. The old-time carnival rides were full of fun for the grandkids. The food was provided by many mom & pop shops who have been cooking Italian for years. No admission charge and each vendor charging $2 - 3 per item. Adjacent Taste of Mexico section provides even more variety. The Folklorico dancers put on a most professional show as did the other entertainment stages. Will definitely bring the family back next year.“

“Excelente servicio y comida deliciosa“

“We were a fan of the fabulous food already. But when my husband and daughter planned a surprise Birthday party for me, we were VERY impressed. They said whenever they asked Ricardo for something the only thing they heard was: No problem! OR… Whatever you need! And ALL of our guests complimented the food and most took home doggie bags. If you need a party room and want to work with the most accommodating staff - give Ricardo a call. If I could give a 10 star rating - I would. I promise you won’t be disappointed!“

“Fantastic food and courteous service. Authentic, delicious Italian meals.“

“Great food and friendly servers!“

“Lobster bisque soup and Handmade shrimp scampi pizza have to definitely taste! Because rich taste of lobster in a creamy, smooth base, soup typically combines a rich seafood broth with fresh lobster meat, often enhanced with cream, butter, and aromatic herbs , also fresh orange juice!“

“Best Italian restaurant in the world! Fantastic atmosphere“

“First of all I follow Gi Gi on instagram was a little disappointed he wasn't there tonight thought I'd get to meet him. I'm in the meat business and I thought the Rib Eye that I had was not choice maybe select or utility Bnls Rib Eye at best. And my wife was a little disappointed in her meal also. It is a beautiful restaurant and the service and everything else was was very good.“

“This restaurant makes you feel at home. The owner and staff are very welcoming and friendly. The food is also delicious and made with love! My favorite place to go after watching the Chicago Fire!“

“We dined here tonight for the 1st time and Rosebud exceeded our expectations! Very welcoming from the moment we walked in until we left. Service was Great, Alex was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Food was outstanding, portions justified the price! Management was very helpful with a certificate that was no longer accepted but they honored it anyway as a courtesy. Great business sense, making the customer happy! We can't wait to come back!“

“I was on a soft diet for that diet and I thought of Olive Garden. I place a take out order because i had just left the hospital. I got there they was closed. I was willing to wait and i am glad i did. The food was great, Customer service meet my expectation. Branden was very friendly and professional. He is an asset to the company. I had not been to Olive Garden since you guys moved. I enjoyed my food. Hat off to the cooks. I will return very soon.“

“Friendly, professional staff and delicious food.“

“I took my daughter-in-law's parents to Clara's on August 28 for her dad's 84th birthday. We were the first customers there for lunch, so both servers, ARIEL and JENNIFER, working the lunch shift helped make my daughter-in-law's dad's birthday extra special in several ways. And as usual, our food was excellent. Thank you Jennifer, Ariel and cook for your services. See you soon!“

“I am beyond please with the service our server Kelsey gave. I hated that that I couldn’t do the survey for her because the kiosk died. Hopefully the managers will be able to read this review. It’s not very often I see someone super kind and very energetic. Kelsey you truly are wonderful with your customer service. Definitely would be amazing to have another day as a server. You definitely set the standard! Anyone would be happy to have her as a server! Thank you so much Kelsey!

The food was delicious! Definitely a great place to come!“

“The BEST restaurant!! I love how friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable they are while maintaining their professionalism. The food is delicious and they can always add and subtract items. If you can’t eat tomatoes in your salad, no problem. Extra cheese, no problem. An all around deliciously fantastic experience!“

“We had a 50th anniversary party for our parents scheduled at another restaurant that overbooked us. We frantically searched for somewhere comparable six days before the event. Fortunately, we found Gatto’s. It was not comparable; it was far superior than our original restaurant. I honestly expected it to feel like they were doing us a favor by hosting our party. Instead, we were treated like royalty. The food…THE FOOD. Best calamari, hands down, in my life. Our kids table of picky eaters polished off the entire family size bowl of rigatoni with vodka. It was incredible. The service was second to none. JJ and the rest of the crew took care of EVERYTHING. We WILL be back soon!“

“Amazing“

“Our first visit very delishes food reminds me of the friends who lived in the Italian neighborhood here in Chicago. Thank you all! Ed & Peg“

“We had food catered from Two Brothers and it was delicious! Everything was ready on time and the food was hot and plentiful. We had an Anniversary party with 50 people and everyone enjoyed the selection and variety of great food! I highly recommend Two Brothers for your next event! You will not be disappointed!“