29 Best Italian Restaurants near Gurnee

“Absolutely delicious dining experience; authentic Italian cuisine, attentive waitstaff, cozy atmosphere 👍🏼👍🏼“

“Stop in for the canolli and stay for the food.“

“Our first time to Primo was a special occasion as it was not only our anniversary but also our daughter was in town to visit and celebrate. Ryan V was our server and was fantastic - personable, knowledgeable and attentive! The menu is large, but don’t let that intimidate you! Ryan walked us through the app and entrees and we had everything from steak, to fish and pasta! ALL were delicious!! We will be back for sure, and highly recommend!“

“I went to this place just today, the waiters were amazing, so kind and on top of stuff. The place is so big, and although they were busy, it was very sanitary. The food was amazing and had many options. The atmosphere overall was so great, everyone was so nice and it was decorated beautifully. Overall, I give this place a 10/10, definitely would recommend.“

“Used to go here all the time the salad and bread are the best . Now they charge $1 per roll like what ???? Who charges for bread at an Italian restaurant. Also $11 for A SIDE SALAD ?? This place has really lost it , food quality has also drastically changed. Paid $20 for a side salad and a tiny bowl of soup . Would of gladly recommend this place years ago but 💯 should unfortunately just close their doors .“

“I am a tour director in Chicago. My company booked Giordanos on Belmont for 2 bus loads of high school students at 6pm. We unexpectedly got there at 5pm! Luis and his team were able to seat and serve us in short order. Thank you Luis and team. Giordanos pizza is the best!“

“I don’t get the bad reviews. Place is awesome. Yeah you might have to wait a little extra sometimes but it’s totally worth it at the end. Honestly a 10/10 pizza everytime I mean, look at this?

Dietary restrictions: Honestly, if you’re looking for “dietary restrictions” stay home lol go big or go home. Just enjoy“

“While not my home base, this Rosati's is my go to while at Six Flags. Grab a lunch, or order a pizza to go on the way back home. You can't go wrong with whatever you order. The pizza I took home was excellent (Italian beef & giadiniera) 👌 😋“

“Always a fantastic meal and wonderful service at Francesca’s!“

“last evening my husband and I joined four friends for an early dinner at Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse. It turned out to be so much more then just dinner, to quote one of our dinner companions, Brian Romer, "We have enjoyed fine dining for many years but last night was a Kodak memory experience. Finally, we have a grrrreat restaurant close to home." From the moment we approached the front entrance, we were greeted by a nicely uniformed young man who welcomed us as he opened the door, then we were escorted to our table where we were introduced to the concept of a service team. service being the key word. As those attending to our needs moved in and out, sometimes barely noticed, but extra warm bread or more olive oil would suddenly appear on the table, water glass refilled by slight of hand. "Would we like a drink before dinner?" I was undecided on the choice of wine, he helped pair perfectly with what I was going to have for dinner. The dinner, I can only speak of the chicken Vesuvio. Seriously, and I had to share this with Steve while we were there, pretty much perfect, one change I must admit, I would prefer my potatoes served not floating in the sauce, I like them crispy. and the SERVING SIZE! I was served an entire spatchcocked chicken plus potatoes. No, I did not clear my plate, those magicians who saw to our every need took our plates, swept any crumbs from the cloth, packaged our delicious remains then knew we would be enjoying at home tonight, then someone suggested, dare I say, DESSERT? How can I describe the desserts? The six of us shared three, each came accompanied by a scoop of a different ice cream or gelato. Butter cake, cannoli and tiramisu, each one better than the other. During dinner both the manager and Steve, the owner stopped by the table and we made sure to send our thanks and good impressions to the chef. OH, everyone at our table was equally as impressed with their choice of dinner as I. If. when you go be prepared, you are not just going to dinner, you are going to enjoy an event if you allow yourself to, we spent close to three hours savoring the experience and look forward to a repeat in the not too distant future.“

“Everything. Phill and Tina and the whole staff are wonderful. Best food. Great outdoor. Indoors great to food is fantastic and victor is great.“

“We had cocktails and dinner tonight. We haven’t been back to this restaurant since they remodeled. Talked with Sal for a bit. Had a fabulous appetizer and dinner!!!! Plan on making this a regular place to meet with friends and family. Food was excellent!!! Thank you !!!“

“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“

“We had a holiday party for a bunch of girls. Ignacio was a wonderful server and did a great job. So much fun.!“

“Chicken Florintine was excellent, and the Terra Masu was the best I've ever tasted.“

“Everything we ordered was great tasting, to go orders arrived in a timely fashion, unlimited salad and breadsticks and very kid friendly.

Parking: Lots of parking spots

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly and welcoming family atmosphere“

“Walked out of this place, hit with scent of drugs being used as I opened the door. No need to spend my money at an establishment who has no regard to regulations.“

“Great time last night good all of this world remember when grandma used to make it“

“I’m so glad I found this place! great fresh food and good service. A great addition to the neighborhood.“

“The pizza and wings were amazing!! The sauce was perfect, crust was so nice and thin and toppings were chunky and plentiful. Definitely coming back!“

“Purchased a supreme pizza with Cheese, Sausage, Onions, Green Pepper and Mushrooms. The pizza tasted great, with one gotcha. The onions were a bit Chunky, making them still firm when biting. But everything else was great tasting.
Always a fan of this restaurant as its one of our go tonspots when ordering.“

“Louie's is the best place to eat in Waukegan. Great Italian food, thin crust pizza, fried chicken and fish. Everything is great. They give you the best bread hot from the oven when you sit down. Huge bar. Family friendly. You can't go wrong at this place.“

“Nicko! Nicko did an amazing job! He was the only one waiting tables at a pretty busy time and did an amazing job taking care of everyone! Food was very good and came out quickly! The tiramisu was more or a tiramisu cake but was still delicious!“

“We were in town visiting our son and grands near the Naval Base and ordered pasta dinner today. The portions were generous and we had enough for leftovers. The grands, ages 5 and 3, were overly enthusiastic as well and I am quite sure everyone knows that is hard to accomplish. The fries were also seasoned nicely (hits with the whole fam). Everything arrived warm and was so tasty. It seemed like something you could get at any nice restaurant but it arrived at our doorstep. Kudos! Next time we are in town, we will stop in for a visit if this is the kind of food they serve everyday.“

“Delicious entrees, yummy sangrias and friendly staff!!!“

“Quonset pizza is the only pizza you need.“

“Easy to order over the phone.....very friendly voice !
Picked up my personal pan pizza.."Lou's" version with added sausage. OMG...DELICIOUS ...will return to this Grayslake location....easy to find. This was my first visit to this location.“

“My third visit has cemented my opinion of Half & Half Pizza. The staff at every visit have been helpful, friendly and professional. The pizza is outstanding, I have tried three different pizzas with their classic crust. Very consistent with flavor, cook and quality of ingredients. The wings should not be overlooked as well. Excited for my next visit.“

“My go-to place for thin-crust pizza in Libertyville. Consistently good... crispy crust, tasty sauce, perfect blend of cheese and just the right amount. Tried lots of others, and always end up going back to Rosati's. Don't be put off by the location in a mostly deserted and run down strip mall.“