12 Best Italian Restaurants in Des Plaines

“First time diner. Very good food. Will go again.“

“This restaurant oozes nostalgia. The food was amazing, I personally had some like mozzarella filled breadstick, stuffed mushrooms, and lasagna. Portions were enormous and everything was absolutely delicious. Our server was just a delightful young lady who was really sweet and a great server.“

“Great vibe! Sat outside.“

“I went in for some Honey Barbecue Parmesan Garlic Wings OMG the Best, and if u love Hot wings baby this is the place to get them I taste the sauce to hot for me but it was tasty. Go check them out“

“This was the perfect place for my daughter's baby shower. The room was lovely. The staff was excellent and the food was so good! We opted for the buffet. There was plenty of food. The ice cream sundae bar was a hit. All around? The perfect place. I cannot say enough good things.“

“Love, Love this place! Amazing catering. My first time experience and the best customer service was with Joana and the food amazing. ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Stefani’s Tuscany Café is probably one of the nicest restaurants I’ve seen inside O’Hare Airport. I ordered a pizza, which overall was decent, though I was surprised that the crust didn’t have the fresh, puffy texture I was expecting. Mine came out more like a thin crust—even though I didn’t order that style—so it left me unsure whether it was truly fresh or not. That said, the ingredients themselves were good.

I also tried a slice of cake, which wasn’t fresh but still tasted fine—an average dessert. Service was friendly, and I appreciated the variety of seating options, which makes it a comfortable spot for an airport meal.

Overall, it’s a solid choice if you’re looking for a sit-down meal at the airport. There’s definitely room for improvement, but it’s still one of the better options I’ve come across here. With a little extra care on freshness, this place could easily stand out even more—I look forward to seeing it continue to improve.“

“Always excellent, always delivered no problems whether its the yummy chicken or a stuffed pizza. Keep up the good work!“

“First time I went was tonight and it was magnifico. Excellent service not too busy and cozy. Great food. I will definitely get back and have another meal there really recommended.“

“Amazing delicious food with great Staff and customer service! Best pizza in town!“

“Absolutely great service Great food“

“Delicious and great service! We had the halal deep dish, crispy wings, tiramisu and chocolate cakes. Best decision“