50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lisle

“Food was fabulous! Margarita Pizza and cheesecake crepe both delicious“

“We arrived late and were tired and hungry. Miss Maria was so nice and kind to serve us. My burger and my daughters salmon Caesar salad were wonderful. Miss Maria knew we were stressed out, she was there to take care of us. We were in town for my cousins funeral and Miss Maria was most accommodating of our needs. We returned in the am for a very nice breakfast.“

“We stopped order from here because of all the confusion with gluten-free at carry out their registers aren’t updated with every substitution now we get our orders Uber one and there’s no problems at all pizza is fantastic. My gluten-free pasta is really good charge extra for a side I pass on

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free pasta hefty upcharge $3.30 however their portions fill a carry out container also cooked in area where wheat flour is non dedicated“

“One of the best Italian meals ever. Had the pizza as an appetizer. It was great. We will be back soon.“

“Great pizza! Moved into the neighborhood and was trying to find a good local pizza joint. I found them via advertisement in the weekly ads. Business is always very professional and kind.“

“Vai’s was fantastic! The meatballs, gnocchi, chicken parm, short rib pasta 10/10. Service was amazing Cindy was fantastic as well. Thanks team see you soon“

“Delicious, I was here for my 24th birthday and honestly wouldn’t have wanted to go anywhere else. The food was amazing, the way they treated us with kindness was the best part about eating here. The pasta, the ENTREES, the wine 😌 I’m looking forward to have more gatherings/parties/socials here 🫶🏽🫶🏽“

“Absolutely amazing food. Highly recommend“

“Food was delicious and atmosphere was nice, but don't ask for water unless you want to pay an extra $7.00. We just returned from Italy and a bottle of "still" water was never more than $3.00. A Peroni was $6.00, less than the water.“

“Beautiful room, excellent food and service for my mother in law’s 75th birthday celebration! Thank you! Would highly recommend!“

“We were at a holiday/retirement party. Large group. We were well cared for. I highly recommend them for a date night, happy hour or a large party!“

“Delicious food and awesome service!“

“Cozy location! I like this place!“

“Im from the south side of Chicago and have never been to a deli and let me just say this one blew my mind. Amazing staff. The atmosphere was just perfect, friendly people. The food was amazing I got a meat ball sub and omg that tomato sauce and meatballs are so good. Highly recommend stopping by for lunch time.“

“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!“

“Service is excellent and warm. Food is outstanding and delicious. Highly recommend to anyone who has a taste for authentic home made Italian cuisine! We’ll be back!“

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

“Wow delicious pizza and great atmosphere. Would highly recommend. #ella'sitalianpub“

“This was our second time dining at Positano’s and it was just as fabulous! The food here is superb, the wait staff are very attentive and we love the photos on the wall! The Seabass was to die for and the grilled seafood appetizer was divine! Our only regret is that we live in New York and cannot be frequent patrons of this wonderful establishment! Mille Grazie!!“

“Food was delicious. Service was great and nice ambiance too. Lunch menu was reasonable & delish.“

“Food is fantastic with great portions. Get you some good food here.“

“Fancy dress up restaurant in Wheaton. Mostly Italian and American food. People are well dressed but some were wearing informal clothes too.
It's seemed a little too loud in there
It was very cold inside, wish they can turn up the temperature.
Food was delicious. Even their desert was great.
The service is great and the lady serving us seemed to truly enjoy what she does. Nice to see that in a restaurant.“

“Some of the best mussels you can find not by water! We literally drink the broth they are in!!!“

“This past weekend a group ( 14 ) of us experienced a wonderful evening at Pazzi Di Pizza in Elmhurst. It was a fun get-together that was enhanced by great appetizers and varied, delicious pizzas. We also were served by some of the best and most courteous staff we have ever experienced. Marco, the Manager, who attentively scheduled our evening, came over, introduced himself, inquired about our needs, and then introduced us to Charlie, our evening's server. Charlie was exceptional!! It was our second time meeting at this venue, and I highly recommend a visit!“

“Everything we ordered, beef/sausage combo , baptized with giardinera + regular baptized beef with sweet peppers and an order of fries. The best!
Young man at the counter was very upbeat, genuine, and professional. He came to our table to help me download the new app and apply the points from my purchase. What a sweetheart.
The place was very well kept; clean, no napkins on the floor. Clean tables. Not like Port!//@$.“

“I love that fact that when they are super busy, they try to limit the waiting time. We only waited 20 minutes. The server Ben was super friendly and attentive. He doesn't mind all the requests from the kids. When we were running low on drinks, came back with more and took the old ones. He made sure that the table wasn't overcrowded with dinnerware. We wanted to try the different samples of wine and he brought them to us.“

“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!!“

“Our gluten-free dining experience at Treverso’s was excellent. I was impressed by how the owner was going around each table and asking how everyone was doing. He offered us complimentary gluten-free dessert too. I would definitely go back n recommend to my friends as well.“

“Wonderful food and service!!“

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

“Amazing staff and the food was literally so fresh and DELICIOUS!!!! Worth the trip & portions are HUGE! I had the Diablo shrimp pasta, so flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Will be back again! :)“

“My mom and sister-in-law hosted my bridal shower here in September. The staff at Rosemary & Jeans were very friendly! They did an amazing job waiting on us and making sure we had enough food and drinks. They also allowed my mom and sister-in-law to come in early and decorate the space. Everyone raved about the food and drinks (especially the chicken & sausage cacciatore and the prosecco bar!) I would highly recommend using Rosemary & Jeans to host your next party!“

“We were a fan of the fabulous food already. But when my husband and daughter planned a surprise Birthday party for me, we were VERY impressed. They said whenever they asked Ricardo for something the only thing they heard was: No problem! OR… Whatever you need! And ALL of our guests complimented the food and most took home doggie bags. If you need a party room and want to work with the most accommodating staff - give Ricardo a call. If I could give a 10 star rating - I would. I promise you won’t be disappointed!“

“Great food and friendly servers!“

“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!“

“What a stand out team thats making this phenomenal beef with love in their hearts for a good customer experience and interaction. Kristen was killing it on the floor, seemed like she knew every customer and had for years. People like Kristen and her crew don’t just appear out of thin air, come see for yourself…“

“I was on a soft diet for that diet and I thought of Olive Garden. I place a take out order because i had just left the hospital. I got there they was closed. I was willing to wait and i am glad i did. The food was great, Customer service meet my expectation. Branden was very friendly and professional. He is an asset to the company. I had not been to Olive Garden since you guys moved. I enjoyed my food. Hat off to the cooks. I will return very soon.“

“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!“

“Friendly, professional staff and delicious food.“

“Best Italian restaurant in the world! Fantastic atmosphere“

“I took my daughter-in-law's parents to Clara's on August 28 for her dad's 84th birthday. We were the first customers there for lunch, so both servers, ARIEL and JENNIFER, working the lunch shift helped make my daughter-in-law's dad's birthday extra special in several ways. And as usual, our food was excellent. Thank you Jennifer, Ariel and cook for your services. See you soon!“

“The BEST restaurant!! I love how friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable they are while maintaining their professionalism. The food is delicious and they can always add and subtract items. If you can’t eat tomatoes in your salad, no problem. Extra cheese, no problem. An all around deliciously fantastic experience!“

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

“Great place- very good food, Old Neighborhood Italian 🇮🇹 classic ambiance!“

“We had food catered from Two Brothers and it was delicious! Everything was ready on time and the food was hot and plentiful. We had an Anniversary party with 50 people and everyone enjoyed the selection and variety of great food! I highly recommend Two Brothers for your next event! You will not be disappointed!“

“Well priced happy hour deals (both drinks and appetizers) and they offer a 14$ medium pizza of the month! Great for an affordable place to eat.

Inside they offer a lunch and dinner buffet, ample seating, a bar, and an arcade. All within a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.“

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“Perfect venue for any party! We celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary at the Lombard, Illinois Buca di Beppo and it was absolutely wonderful! Cassandra the manager made possible the perfect setting to accommodate all our guests, gifts and photos. The service was perfect and the food amazing. Cassandra spent a good deal of time explaining our food and drink choices with me which made menu planning so easy!
In summary, our event ran very smoothly and was a total success thanks to Cassandra and our great server Jose who made sure we had everything we needed on the day of our party, including cutting our cake! We highly recommend Buca di Beppo for any special gathering -personal or business.
Update: Today we returned to Buca Lombard for lunch and received the same great food and service from Kaitlyn our server. She told us about specials we weren’t aware of and was very helpful in ensuring we had the perfect dining experience!
Many thanks to Cassandra, Jose and Kaitlyn and the Buca chefs!!“

“Paisans is quickly becoming one of our favorite restaurants. The bbq chicken salad is my favorite salad in the area. It's hearty, large portion, and always consistent. If you're into chicken vesuvio you should get it here yum yum yum especially the potatoes. We also enjoy their thin cut pizza because it's still thick enough to hold the toppings but is never burnt on the bottom like other places. The meat is quality too when it comes to the toppings we enjoy the pepperoni and sausage. The only potential negative is the restaurant is always extremely noisy but it's a pizzeria and bar so can't really expect anything different and the food is worth it.“

“We were here for a funeral lunch, so a very sad family occasion, but the service was outstanding! They accomodated our table of food allergies with an absolutely delicious salmon dish, huge, rich, amazing! I did not try any of the breads, pasta, or desserts, but everything served family style to the non-celiac parts of our family disappeared at once. I would absolutely go back for a happier occasion. My cousin, who grew up in Elmhurst, chose Roberto's because it was his mom's absolute favorite place, and the lunch was in her memory.“