50 Best Italian Restaurants near Hickory Hills

“This has become the go to place after events/celebrations such as graduation or band concerts. The pizza is delicious and the family is always so welcoming!“

“wonderful,friendly service, & the food was delicious!!!“

“We dined at Bella Mia last night for my birthday…a few of our friends had spoke of Bella Mia very highly, so we wanted to check it out for ourselves. So good! Everything done to perfection. We could tell there were regulars seated all around us. The owner came to our table to ask us about everything as well. Our server was Demi & she was top notch.“

“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!!!“

“This place is beautiful amazing as soon as you walk in you smell the deliciousness definitely recommend this place for Italian food
The service was horrible with our waitress she forgot a plate forgot brought the bread after the pasta, arrived forgot the cup of lemonade for my kid, the food took longer than expected to arrive luckily we ordered appetizers I normally don't ever complain but she was bad very upset but we still tipped her and the supervisor or manager gave us a plate to go, bread and a free sangria their sangria is amazing too! Parking was ok bathroom was clean the bus boys served us better thn our actual waitress to the point that the table next to us even noticed how they took a while for our food we were there way before everyone else and were served last but anyway we found a good waiter that when we return we will ask for Pepe he is amazing and helped too so shout out to Pepe and the busboys there they were amazing
Definitely check this place out!!! Everything was 5 stars but our waitress ohhh their bruschettas were delicious too!!“

“Our Women of Impact group had a celebration dinner Thursday evening February 2nd. ✝️ We were treated like royalty. 👑 Delicious yummy food and the service was outstanding! 😋 Thank you Kristen and Tacho for your excellent service and helping us to celebrate! 🎉 We will definitely be back soon!💕“

“Was perfect. Great wine great food. Great service. Will be back. Thank u.“

“an instant superstar in this community, people will come from near and far for this quality of Italian.“

“Its been decades since I had a breaded steak sandwich. To give you perspective, last time I had a breaded steak sandwich was in early 1990s when there was a Ricobenes on Lake Street in The Loop, at street level, downstairs from a Nevada Bob’s. If you know about this, then you are Gen X!!

This place was recommended by a close friend and it was fantastic!!! It’s a solid 4.6⭐️s!!

From what I recall, this breaded steak sandwich is just about as tasty as I have had since Ricobenes. Tony’s is excellent and messy as I have expected. Its very filling and well worth the price.

Also tried their italian beef, which was very good indeed. Balanced spices and saltiness was all there!!! But I do have my favorites that I lean on when I really need a fixin!!! But this was very good nonetheless.

This neighborhood joint is small and has limited seating, but the friendly staff made the dine-in meal a pleasant experience, albeit a bit confined. Most patrons order take-away. Will try to make it out again next time I am in the Midway area.“

“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!“

“fantastic food, you don't have to go to the city for best in class Italian fare 🙏- RIP Patrick you are a legend“

“Love this new for me tasty omg takecare uslike a VIP excellent service quality and oldiest place wonderful“

“Had Rocco's special, grilled sausage with Melrose peppers and a chilled salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and olives. Oh so good.“

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

“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!“

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

“I have loved this place my whole life! Best pizza on the south side!“

“Today we hosted my daughter’s baby shower at Lucca. Not only was the food delicious but the care that Sonia and Kara provided for our event was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant for special events. Be sure to ask for Sonia and Kara!!“

“Great place to dine and great food“

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

“First time visiting and I can honestly say this place is my new spot! Great thin crust pizza sauce is perfect sausage was tasty crust had the crunch I look for! They beat Vito and nicks any day! Highly highly recommended! Thank you Robbie for a good pizza!“

“Pyszne jedzenie, miła obsługa bardzo pozytywna atmosfera. każdemu z czystym sercem polecę. owoce morza pychota. Bywam prywatnie i z grupami i każdy wraca zadowolony“

“I always love eating at Mama Luigi’s. My family has often dined there and we never leave without taking dessert because they have the best tiramisu ever! If you have not eaten at Mama Luigi’s you need to cause their food is phenomenal!“

“This place is the best! The sauces are thick and creamy. Best fried calamari, fettuccine Alfredo and lasagna!!! I love sitting outside in a cool night on the weekends too!!’ Love it!!!“

“The food here is so amazing!!! My husband is not easily impressed with Italian cuisine and he wants to come back! We are from Michigan so it will be a trip well worth it! The staff is so attentive. The baked clams were so good and the linguine with shrimp perfectly cooked. The veal Parmesan was so tender and flavorful! Our server was amazing and on top of everything. I highly recommend this restaurant for everyone!“

“One of my favorites in the west suburbs of Chicago.“

“This is a hidden gem.

The Italian sub was very delicious along with the meatball sub.

If you haven't been to Jullianni's Puzza, you are missing out.

Staff is very friendly.“

“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!“

“We love your pizzeria and bar! Colleen was an amazing server! The food is delicious!“

“SUPER LOVE THIS LITTLE GEM!!! Burgers, Fries, Salads, Chicken Pot Pie and Tomato Basil Soups, Salmon, etc. are amazing!!! Peppermint Bread Pudding is TO DIE FOR!!! Great service! Sadly, their one stall restroom is a bit distant. But their food makes me SOOOOO HAPPY!“

“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!“

“Since we moved to the area in 2017 this has been our go to spot for my wife and two daughters, last night again did not disappoint - the food , service is on point every time! It’s nice to have a place to go to and wind down after a long week!“

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

“I cannot say enough about this place. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. It is a must every time I’m in town. Tina is a wonderful server. It’s almost like I’m eating with family. She is accommodating and professional. Can’t wait for my next visit to Matones!!“

“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“

“Chesdan’s is a long-time pizza and pasta spot in Homer Glen. It’s on the small side but don’t let its small size fool you, they serve absolutely top quality delectable dishes! Our favorite is the Jimmy’s Rigatoni. A must try!!! Get the full size dish to share with your love or to take some home. The serving staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is what you’d expect from a small Italian style eatery. A visit will not disappoint and I think you’ll return again and again. A+“

“oh my goodness I found this pizza by chance at my local Meijer. Hands down best frozen pizza or any take and bake. The sausage was delightful and the Cheese was The Cheesiest ever it actually did the cheese stretch. Great Job it doesn't deserve the Bottom shelf“

“12:10 pm on a Friday... Peak lunch time and you don't have a any slices ready to go? Not one single slice? And like 5 people in your restaurant eating with. 8 people waiting for food and 3 inline. What a joke... Never again.“

“By far the best Italian place for breakfast,lunch and dinner !! The atmosphere here is the best from the cashiers to whoever serves you your food ! Ann Marie was the sweetest I came when I was 8 months pregnant and ate everything!! From a meatball sandwich to the chicken limón to everything else my husband ordered off the menu !! Ann Marie made me feel the best straight out of the hospital this day!! She gave me a good long list of baby names that I will appreciate forever !! I cannot wait until my baby boy gets a taste of this place !!! If I can rate this 10 stars I would ! ❤️“

“This is absolutely the best Italian Restaurant in all of Chicago area. Maybe in the USA.
We got the veal parmigiana and their famous pizza. The pizza was absolutely the best I ever had. The crust was perfect. The sauce perfect. The cheese fresh and tasty. The have a secret herb and spice. I don’t know what it is but it creates the best pizza I ever ate. The veal was so good served with homemade spaghetti. The sauce was magical. Nice atmosphere, quick service.
What a wonderful dinner.
Thank you Ben! Your grandpa would be proud that you continued the excellent dinners he created years ago. This place should be on everyone’s bucket list.
World’s best Tiramisu too.“

“Their pizza is delicious. My family loves pizza. We have tried many is the surrounding area and nothing compares to Guardi's. It has become a staple for take out in my house. Their service is great (I have never arrived and had to wait for my order) and the employees have always been extremely friendly and sufficient. It's worth giving them a try.“

“Came here last night (2-23-25) a couple hours before close. We had a group of about 10 of us. The food quality is whats expected when you go to Olive Garden. Im writing this review specifically to speak on how great the service was. I believe our waiters name was Nick M (at least according to the receipt) and he was fantastic - especially for us being a big-ish group coming in a bit late in the night. Nick was attentive, courteous, funny, and kind. He checked up on us and didn't forget a single item for anyone or make a single mistake! He was also overall very kind, which our table needed as we have been going through a rough time. Thank you, Nick, for your great service and spreading your kindness to some folks that really needed it 1000/10! You're a rockstar!“

“I dine here once a week & have been enjoying this restaurant since it opened. The food is exquisite & everything is incredibly fresh. Everyone is incredibly attentive, & the servers are amazing! From the moment they take your reservation until the moment you leave, they take care of you.

Parking: Complimentary valet parking on Friday, Saturday & Sunday with a very attentive, friendly attendant. Free parking in the parking lot every other day.“

“Everything there runs better when MARY is working. She is friendly, efficient and seems to be able to multitask better than most employees at the Oak Lawn location. She’s the best !“

“Ordered DoorDash...pick up. Pops sends text, order ready..
Yet my husband was in there for 7 minutes. Soups are not listed on online menu. Aka..DD.onion rings..mediocre...no crackers with soup and chili. Beef great..pepper sandwich..good. needs garlic..olive oil..burn then a tad.“

“Great food and great owner. Roger thanks for the lovely dinner!“

“I had ordered the sausage & Italian beef slices with fries and I had a great conversation with the man up front while I waited. I was satisfied with the slices I received and the fresh fries that were made from me. Overall great experience?.“

“Pyszne jedzenie, miła obsługa bardzo pozytywna atmosfera. każdemu z czystym sercem polecę. owoce morza pychota. Bywam prywatnie i z grupami i każdy wraca zadowolony“

“We have used Don Monacos for 2 graduation parties now and will use them again. The food is amazing, the owners are the kindest people and the amount of food you get for the price is unbeatable. I HIGHLY recommend Don Monacos for any party or get together.“

“Great old neighborhood restaurant. Been here for years. Good food.“