50 Best Italian Restaurants near East Dundee

“We recently had the pleasure of dining at Aliano’s Ristorante, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish.

The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfectly set the tone for a relaxing evening. Every detail—from the ambiance to the presentation of the food—reflected true care and quality. The dishes were absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and clearly made with fresh ingredients.

What truly made our visit unforgettable, though, was our server, Waylon. He was outstanding. Attentive without being overbearing, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great experience. His recommendations were spot-on, and his professionalism and personality elevated the entire meal.

It’s not often you come across service that memorable, but Waylon absolutely delivered. We’ll definitely be back—and we’ll be asking for him again!

Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for amazing food and top-tier service.“

“Wonderful service and food! Eric, the manager, is excellent checking in with diners and ensuring they have everything they need.“

“We had our rehearsal dinner here Oct 17. It was amazing. The food was allergy friendly. The drinks were great. Prices were reasonable. This is now in my top 3 favorite restaurants. Can’t wait to come back. Also the creme brulee was amazing. 🤤“

“Last night's dinner was truly wonderful. The amazing food and exceptional staff made our anniversary celebration unforgettable. Special thanks to Armando, Pete, and Brennan for their outstanding service. We will definitely be back.“

“My husband and I owned a mobile Hot Dog Stand I ran it in Northwest Indiana. I sold Bari Beef Sandwiches. I was famous for my Beef sandwiches . I have and will always swear by Bari Beef!!!! We have moved all over the country the last 9 years and just moved to Bartlett Illinois. I just found out I live only 9.8 miles from Bari factory store …… I think I have died and gone to Heaven!!! On a side note. I had a deal for all new customers who questioned whether I had the best beef sandwiches. I told them “You buy my Beef sandwich and if you do t think it’s the best you have ever had I will give you your money back!” I have NEVER had to give anyone their money back!!! You are the best!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Great Place and the staff is always there for you“

“My girls and I just had a quick dinner here before ballet class and it was awesome! Can’t believe we waited so long to visit, we’ll be back soon! Food and service were 👍🏻👍🏻 all the way!“

“We typically use the drive thru. We like your food, always fresh and tasty. Tonight I had the chicken avocado and strawberry salad. The salad was fresh, walnuts were sweet and crispy, dressing was very creamy. The only criticism I have is my chicken avocado and strawberry salad had no avocados. I do understand sometimes you can run out of ingredients or supply chain issues can interfere with menus. I would just ask to have this made known to us upon ordering or upon discovery, all in the interest of good customer service that you usually do deliver.“

“We love their pizza, this is our go to pizza place. Staff is friendly, pizza is Great and fast delivery, what more could you ask for from your pizza place??!!“

“Our family’s favorite pizza in Barrington. Always great food!“

“The food is delicious every time.“

“😊 I had a really pleasant dining experience, and the service made the biggest difference. Ben was an outstanding server—friendly, attentive, and incredibly quick with drink refills, breadsticks, and anything else we needed. 👏 He checked on us regularly without being intrusive, which made the meal even more enjoyable. The food was good and met my expectations, but the excellent customer service truly stood out. 🍽 Ben's positive attitude and professionalism made the visit memorable, and I'd be happy to return for another meal. ⭐👍“

“My thin crust pizza was always my favorite from there until I just had a deep dish Chicago style you better hang onto the box with two hands. I always went to uncle Jerry’s for the thicker pizza until now. Gallo’s kicked it out of the park and they even cut your pizza for you.“

“hot oven grinders with extra hot peppers tomatoes &pickles one to eat there one to take home“

“We went to Woodfire for my birthday. The food and service is excellent. Vicki was our server and she was very friendly and attentive. The food is so fresh and homemade. The pizza crust is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. There is an assortment of types of pizza, but the cheese pizza is the best I’ve ever had. The pasta is rich and delicious. It’s cooked perfectly and the vodka sauce is amazing. The appetizers, home brewed beer, and desserts are phenomenal too. Step aside Coopers Hawk, I have a new favorite restaurant!“

“Had a party called to see if there were any specials options were given or offered a 15% off order the pizza was still hot when we picked up and got home everyone enjoyed Rosati’s County Farm Rd Hanover Park is our now go to for our pizza“

“Great pizza right here, used to love Little Caesar’s now I changed to Pizza Now because the pizza is way better“

“delicious sandwiches and I wouldn't consider anybody else for my catering needs.“

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“Celebrated with family and couldn't believe the SPECTACULAR birthday treat! While most restaurants are cutting back, this Rosati's in Hoffman Estates TREATED us with a huge dessert! Enough for all to enjoy! And their daily specials are the best. Our server Kaitlyn was so thoughtful and made us feel so welcome. Don't miss out on this hidden gem of a restaurant!“

“i recently had a disappointing experience at a restaurant that I felt compelled to share. I went there for dinner with my fiancée, mother, and our two young kids, ages 3 and 1. Initially, the dinner was fantastic; we were enjoying our time together and the food was great. However, after about an hour and 20 minutes, we were abruptly told we had to leave because of other reservations. This was incredibly frustrating, especially since I still had my drink left, and we had just paid our tab As we were leaving, we encountered a manager and inquired about the situation. To our shock, she responded by asking if we knew how to read English, which felt incredibly rude and unprofessional. I pulled up my reservation online and nowhere does it say there was a time limit. To make matters worse, as we walked through the bar to exit, she followed my mother and physically shoved her three times. This kind of behavior is completely unacceptable in any establishment, and it left a sour taste in what could have been a lovely evening. We called the cops to make a report as the manager "lucy" (she told me this was her name) should never be able to touch a customer. Especially since we were not refusing to leave AND my kids were there to witness it all. In the car my son kept asking why the lady pushed my mom . This shouldn't be something I need to answer as it never should have happened. She tried telling the cops she did not have the "intent" to hurt but to get us out . Yet we were not even refusing to leave...only letting her know it was rude as we still had stuff that was unfinished that we paid for. I understand that restaurants have to manage reservations, but there are respectful ways to handle these situations. Additionally, she left it up to the waiter to tell us we had to leave . I won't be returning, and I hope this feedback helps others make an informed decision. And please , if you were in the bar / restaurant when this all happened , speak up on how wrong it was of her to push someone like that.“

“Food was good and because they forgot my shake homie hooked it up with a large, the review if you you my booii“

“Great food, great prices.“

“You can bring dog. Fast and good service.“

“Amazing Pizza! Everything about it! The right amount of delicious sauce! Toppings & cheese & cooked perfectly!“

“If you like a super thin crust that is crispy to the middle, this is your pizza! Mozzarella sticks were handmade and fantastic! The cookie skillet was an incredible end to this meal. We also sampled the rigatoni and pasta scampi. We will be back!“

“Bella Cucina was such a great find! I went there after work with my bosses, and everything was delicious. The pasta was amazing, and the portion was so generous that I had enough to take home for the next day, it tasted just as good reheated!

I also ordered the espresso martini, and it was fantastic. Great food, great drinks, and a wonderful experience overall. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it!“

“We love going for the entertainment, including Adam behind the bar lol“

“Anna is a fabulous server, helpful and attentive.“

“During the 7 Friday’s of Lent we went to 5 different fish fry’s, and without a doubt Moretti’s was the best. Not only was the price the best, the amount of fish was the most without AYCE. Great French Fries, homemade coleslaw and plenty of tartar sauce. Another plus was Happy Hour Coors Light drafts for $3. I’d like to thank our server ( Will M. )for doing a great job.“

“This is our go-to place for gluten-free pizza. As opposed to another popular nearby pizza place, the crust is actually fully baked. The GF crust is decent. Not as good as real crust, but better than others in the area. As with any GF pizza, I’d recommend eating it all the first night, as it’s never as good reheated.“

“Miss this place it’s been years. And it didn’t disappoint. We got the western.“

“the foid was good the bartenders friendly, on the spot and gave service with a smile! band was great! dance floor tight tho.“

“So many choices and the food is always great.“

“Zzas Italian beef is my absolute fave!! Fresh cut fries are amazing. We just tried meat lovers Square pizza...DELISH!“

“Held an event for nearly 300 there and couldn't be happier. Staff was great to work with and food was great. Every comment received from those attending the event was positive! Looking to hosting our event there again in 2025“

“NPT is the best pizza in the suburbs of Chicago! It is Neopolitan style pizza and they have pasta dishes as well. Their appetizers are excellent, their Tiramisu is top notch, and they have a good selection of wines and Italian sodas. Get over to NPT for authentic Neopolitan pizzas!“

“Heaven on pizza! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy“

“They are great for cater orders. Food is good, packages are excellent for our parties. This was my second time ordering for a party snd everyone commented positive on the food and wanted to know where we got it.
Thank you for making or 4th extra special.“

“DELISH!!!! The Chicago Classic is a MUST HAVE! And the service is great :-)“

“Disappointing. Have given this place a few tries, but last night was the last. Ordered a sausage pizza and there literally was 1 piece of sausage per slice on majority of the slices of pizza. Some slices actually had no sausage. Plus it was dry. Lifted up the cheese and there was barely any sauce. And, end pieces had no cheese. Took a pick when it was mostly gone....we were hungry so ate in anyways. We were very disappointed. A bad night maybe ? They weren't busy at all, no one inside. Really wanted to love this place, but....“

“Pizza is very very awesome! Dinners are always on point as well! Reliable, consistent and tonight, probably the best we’ve ever had, so I felt like I had to say something positive for ya. Thanks so much for all y’all do, we feel lucky to have this establishment near us to order from. We look forward to our next order!!!“

“Great pizza, wish they had zeppole on the dessert menu, it’s the only Rosati’s location I can’t find them at which results me in ordering from the next restaurant. I attached what zeppole look from the other locations, they don’t even have the appetizer version with the marinara. Crazy because they’re big sellers at other locations and they run out.“

“Great Lou Malnati’s location. The staff are all fantastic and extremely friendly to deal with. This is not a sit down restaurant and I normally order online and my orders are normally always ready by the time I pick. Never had any issues and highly recommend visiting this location for both the deep dish and thin crust pizza.“

“loved this place. the service and the pizza were the past in the state“

“My friends surprised me for my birthday. Would definitely do it again.❤“

“Love Lou's. Ordered the pizzas, and went to pick them up. One took a little longer, and the employee gave us a 4 pack of cookies, for having to wait. Pizza was AWESOME! Love The Lou, deep dish with sausage. They also have a gluten free for those needing it!“

“We recently had a luncheon at Moretti's in Elgin after the funeral of my mother, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience. From the beginning, the professionalism of manager, Felicia, her kindness, and willingness to make this as easy as possible for us during such a difficult time is deeply appreciated. Everything was top-notch: the accommodations, the food, and the service. We can and will definitely recommend for anyone needing a venue in the future. Thank you so very much!“

“Rosati’s Pizza never disappoints. The slices are always fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The crust has the perfect crisp, and the sauce has just the right amount of tang. The people here are genuinely friendly and make you feel welcome every time you walk in. Service is quick. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I’m craving a good slice. Highly recommend!“

“we had a great night at Lou's, the place was pretty busy despite the weather, and the staff here were really nice and friendly. Good deals on pizza and other dishes, really flavorful pizza, and I especially loved the sauce and the amount of toppings made for the best pizza I've had in a while. We really look forward to visiting again soon.“