This place is a gem. Consistent high quality, fresh, absolutely delicious Italian cuisine with the owner Gino on site every time I've been there making sure everyone is happy and the quality stays top notch. It seems like places like this are getting harder and harder to find. It's not a fancy atmosphere but the food and integrity make it so worth supporting..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Atilano
This place is fantastic and a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yusuf Kapan
Wonderful hostes she made us feel at home Great Italian vibes and food authentic.
Richard Kahan
By far the best Sacilian restaurants and bakery, I’ve been to in many years. Brings back memories of restaurants past. Gino is a gracious host and serves fantastic food. The sweetest of the canolli is perfect.
C Isolda F (Isolda)
Let’s get serious for a second… Cookies? Sure, Maria’s Cookies are amazing—but honestly, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You have to come check out the real magic: mamma e papà’s pasta, sauce, and everything in between. We’re talking over 40 years of culinary love from a 100% Italian couple who truly know what good food is. They took over this place 30 years ago, and let me tell you—more authentic? Impossible. I’ve been a loyal fan of their family-style cooking for years, and my all-time favorite? Hands down, the chicken parmigiana. Comfort food at its finest. So yes, come for the cookies… but stay for the full-on Italian food hug. 💖🍝🍪🇮🇹
Tahsin Rahman
Horrible smell of used cooking oil, receipt has no item and amount details, average food. Nothing like Italian restaurant.
Rebecca Serfilippi
As soon as I tasted the pasta, it reminded me of my grandma’s one in Italy. The atmosphere is so comfortable and familiar, nice service and Gino is absolutely welcoming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Linda Iovino
Walking into Italy and Best on the Northshore. Great pastries, espresso and food that is outstanding. Gino has been doing this a long time. Knows what customers want and always delivers. Great atmosphere and ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese
Grace Jankowska
The food was fresh and tasted good. Delicious cappuccino !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jane
I had heard that Maria’s was a good bakery and lunch spot. We were there for dinner. If we spoke Italian and/or knew the owner, the experience might have been different. As it was, we waited a very long time for two mediocre pasta dishes and some undercooked risotto.
The food was fresh and tasted good. Delicious cappuccino !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Fine
A gem hiding in plain sight down the main drag of Highwood! Very good Italian entrées are outshined by an excellent pastry case. Homemade cannoli not to be missed!
This place is a gem. Consistent high quality, fresh, absolutely delicious Italian cuisine with the owner Gino on site every time I've been there making sure everyone is happy and the quality stays top notch. It seems like places like this are getting harder and harder to find. It's not a fancy atmosphere but the food and integrity make it so worth supporting..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is fantastic and a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful hostes she made us feel at home
Great Italian vibes and food authentic.
By far the best Sacilian restaurants and bakery, I’ve been to in many years. Brings back memories of restaurants past.
Gino is a gracious host and serves fantastic food.
The sweetest of the canolli is perfect.
Let’s get serious for a second… Cookies? Sure, Maria’s Cookies are amazing—but honestly, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You have to come check out the real magic: mamma e papà’s pasta, sauce, and everything in between.
We’re talking over 40 years of culinary love from a 100% Italian couple who truly know what good food is. They took over this place 30 years ago, and let me tell you—more authentic? Impossible.
I’ve been a loyal fan of their family-style cooking for years, and my all-time favorite? Hands down, the chicken parmigiana. Comfort food at its finest.
So yes, come for the cookies… but stay for the full-on Italian food hug. 💖🍝🍪🇮🇹
Horrible smell of used cooking oil, receipt has no item and amount details, average food. Nothing like Italian restaurant.
As soon as I tasted the pasta, it reminded me of my grandma’s one in Italy. The atmosphere is so comfortable and familiar, nice service and Gino is absolutely welcoming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Walking into Italy and Best on the Northshore. Great pastries, espresso and food that is outstanding. Gino has been doing this a long time. Knows what customers want and always delivers. Great atmosphere and ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese
The food was fresh and tasted good. Delicious cappuccino !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had heard that Maria’s was a good bakery and lunch spot. We were there for dinner. If we spoke Italian and/or knew the owner, the experience might have been different. As it was, we waited a very long time for two mediocre pasta dishes and some undercooked risotto.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
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The food was fresh and tasted good. Delicious cappuccino !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A gem hiding in plain sight down the main drag of Highwood! Very good Italian entrées are outshined by an excellent pastry case. Homemade cannoli not to be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Calamari, Rigatoni Bolognese, Minestrone Soup
Yeah this is a nice place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the meal and desserts. Cute family business tucked away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagne
Fine Italian diner with an authentic experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Grilled Calamari, Lamb Meatball
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