50 Best Italian Restaurants near Northbrook

“Food was excellent as always and our server Moses made it extra special. Always one of my favorites!“

“Excellent service, amazing food. Gelato is incredible! :) Very nice people there, too! Will definitely return!“

“amazing food and awesome staff!!“

“Wow, I’m still impressed after our visit! 😍 We recently moved to the area and I think we’ve already found our new favorite Italian spot 🍝✨ It honestly reminded us of the amazing meals we had back in Italy 🇮🇹 My husband booked a table for a lunch date, and we were pleasantly surprised by how cozy and intimate the place felt 💕

The atmosphere was charming, though I can see how it might feel a bit tight for some since the tables are placed quite close together 🤏 But personally, we didn’t mind at all-in fact, it added to the lively vibe! At one point, the people sitting next to us even asked what we ordered because our food looked and smelled so good 🤭

I’m a big seafood lover, so I tried the Seafood Diavolo, and it was absolutely delicious 🔥🦞 The spice level was just right, and the pasta was cooked perfectly, loaded with lobster and a mix of fresh seafood 😋 I’m already excited to come back and explore more dishes from their menu. Definitely a place worth returning to again and again! 💯“

“My daughter had her wedding at this venue on 8/4/25. From the point of discussing the space, to reviewing the contract, to discussing options, to answering ALL of our questions, to the tasting, to the day of, our event coordinator (not sure that's her specific title) Amanda was nothing short of stellar. She was patient, thorough, and accommodating ensuring that my daughter was comfortable in a very important time of her life. Our event captain (again not sure of her title) Kylie also was amazing -- handling each of our requests quickly and pleasantly. These two ladies are an asset to your company & should be commended for their fantastic work ethic. All the event staff from the bartenders, to servers, to bus boys were pleasant and efficient. The food was delicious as well. Our event was amazing & memorable largely due to the associates we interacted with.“

“Great food. Their supper club menu is wonderful. #iraeats“

“3.99 pizza and soda lunch special is fire. For a reason their pizza tastes better than most locations.“

“Fantastic addition to Northbrook…dine in or carry out, food is consistently delicious!“

“We had two pizzas from the Northbrook location - large deep dish with sausage pieces and onions and a large thin crust with sausage. These were two of the best pizzas we’ve enjoyed- fresh and delicious! Appreciate the friendly service and excellent quality of the food.“

“Really enjoyed our dinner at A+ Italian Steakhouse! Great food (quality of the steaks is excellent!!), amazing drinks, and delicious desserts. Everything was fresh and flavorful, and the service was excellent. Definitely a place we’ll be back to!“

“Wonderful all around. Amazing food,amazing wait staff, 10/10 atmosphere as well.“

“It is always a pleasure dining here. Wonderful service is always provided. Great food with large portions. The cocktails are amazing! Let’s not forget the tasty appetizers and scrumptious desserts!!! GA must try!! You will not be disappointed!!“

“Never a bad meal or evening at Mia Francesca’s, but what’s been even more special has been our server Rebecca, who we’ve been lucky enough to have the last two dates here. She’s sweet, attentive but not intrusive, and makes the night feel special!“

“Really good Italian food and ambiance!“

“Omar gave great service! Good was very good (ravioli with tomato cream). Good for kids too!“

“The place is beautiful and has a very pleasant atmosphere. The service was excellent—everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. However, the food wasn’t my favorite. I was hoping for a more authentic Italian dining experience, and unfortunately, it didn’t quite meet my expectations. Overall, I still had a good experience thanks to the ambiance and the outstanding service.“

“Four of us went Carlos and Carlos to celebrate three August birthdays. The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and courteous. You need to be prepared to read an extensive menu with specials of Italian dishes including pasta, veal, fish and meat to meet range of tastes. Also, available were soups, salads, desserts and appetizers with a decent wine list. Definitely worth a return visit.“

“We ordered food for our daughter’s graduation party and it was amazing and so good! All of our guests commented how good everything was. Sandwich tray, vodka pasta and Italian beef were outstanding!“

“Our reservation was for 5pm and we walked in at 502pm. The food for both my wife and I were absolutely the best Italian food we have ever had. The price was excellent for such great quality. We will try to come at least once per month. Thank you very much for our delicious meals. We will see you soon.“

“we had a table reservation 10 people walked in what a pleasant surprise interior was nicely done our waiter was excellent ordered drinks excellent our dinner order was great food was amazing we all had different entrees very well done I can't say enough about the staff we will definitely be back“

“My palette’s lack of sophistication prevents me from doing justice reviewing the menu items I enjoyed, but my belly is satisfied , and there were no leftovers; however, no matter the exquisite culinary notes I, likely, missed that a more refined pallet might’ve identified, there’s no way there was anything on a plate in the Chicago land area this evening that matched the atmosphere, service, and proud history shared by the staff and current owner, a descendant of the original owners who established the restaurant 123 years ago. A truly delightful experience that I intend to repeat as often as I’m able!“

“Amazing and now I love the tacos 🥰“

“My sister and I both ordered the grilled salmon. She asked for her to be cooked through; I asked for mine to be prepred per chef's recommendation. Both of our dishes were prepared to our specifications. Mine was seared on the outside and tender moist on the inside. To add to that perfection, the sunchoke purée had an amazing mélange of flavors. I finished my meal with the Scorza Dolce--also packed with flavor.I have now had three meals that were so exquisitely flavorful that they will stick in my mind forever (previous two are from 1981 and 2005). My salmon at Mino's is now my #1 all-time favorite meals!“

“Great, authentic Italian cuisine. Never disappoints.“

“Came here for Mother’s Day! Great food we each had a different dish and shared Calamari for the table. Delicious. The sauce was just like Nonna makes!“

“Great Food! Great Service! Always a Favorite❤️“

“I’ve had three parties here. The Prices are affordable and the food is absolutely delicious. Shout out to the service! every thing was phenomenal as usual!“

“Great food , charming atmosphere . Excellent service from Anna“

“One of our favorites!!! Delicious Italian food. Great portions. Julianna and Marco are the best ever. So attentive and friendly!! Courtney,one of many great servers, is the best!! Thank you Pazzi for being the best Italian Restaurant in Park Ridge ❤️“

“Modern Italian Restaurant with great service and food.“

“We went to Washington Garden’s last night with friends hoping to enjoy some good Italian food. The food was delicious! The portions were large and the waitress couldn’t have been nicer. We will be returning soon. 🥰👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“They had great food !! I liked their chicken with sauce on it !! Very tasty !!“

“Our entire experience was wonderful, from the valet parking, the excellent service, friendly faces, mouth watering entrees and delicious desserts! We are from southern Illinois and have always wanted to visit. So glad we did, as we had an excellent time, never felt rushed and will definitely visit again!“

“Everything is fresh and delicious! They really have something for everyone including vegan! It’s fast food only in the sense that it is fast. It’s very affordable too and we love their points program! Love their cheese ravioli and meatballs! I also love the Rainbow cone which is a Chicago original! It may seem like a weird combination of flavors but it works! Great customer service!“

“So glad I tried and continue to enjoy Maria’s Italian Bakery and Cafe! This authentic spot offers wonderful service and excellent quality menu items— highly recommend!“

“great food, great service, good times.“

“Brought the family in tonight as I had been wanting to try since they opened last year. Glad they have valet because the parking lot is tight. They accommodated myself, my partner and 3 children easily at a nicely set table. Water glasses were a bit strange (like votives) but I'm in the Industry so I notice things like that. The ambiance was nice. Loud boisterous and didn't feel out of place with the kids so that was nice. Service was fantastic! Leo was our server and he was attentive, knowledgable and pleasant with the kids. His Server Assistant was equally as attentive so I'll shout out to them because they often get overlooked on the importance of how they make service flow. I wish I had asked his name. Even the food runner was personable as he brought out our dishes. I had the filet which was great, along with the asparagus. Loved the red wine sauce. Tried the zucchini fries- excellent. Meatballs eh, kids food eh, broccolini was undercooked, too thick for my liking (and I love broccolini) with a pesto sauce on there that I think goes better on a pasta rather than a green vegetable. They should reconsider that one. My partner had a NY I believe with kale and garlic confit- which was excellent. He loved the steak, I loved the kale and the confit.“

“Exceptional Italian food“

“My favorite Italian restaurant in the northern suburbs. Great food and awesome atmosphere 👍.“

“Delightful owners, excellent customer service. The best lasagna we have ever tasted. It melts in your mouth. Beyond delicious!!!!“

“Thank you Paninos for fast turn around and great food for our group tonight. The food was a big hit.“

“Nuovo is one of the finest restaurants I've ever eaten in. The food is all fresh and expertly prepared. The dishes are all very artistic and beautifully presented. The flavors are authentic and fantastic. I am always excited to have a night out here, even if I am on my own for the evening.“

“Todd and his daughter & staff are incredible . their wonderful service made my family dinner something so special. Everyone who works at this tiny gem is so welcoming. In a time when it seems every restaurant experience is rushed and rotten- Viaggo puts personal touch and love into every moment. Thank you so much Todd we will be back .“

“Fresh and delicious attention to detail. Just had a deep dish pizza with red onion and yellow peppers. Perfect balance of flavors.“

“Great food and even better customer service. We ordered food for delivery and Grub Hub only delivered our pastries, not our dinners. When I called Sorelle, the manager apologized and said he would bring us our food. It is so rare these days to have that kind of service and we were so appreciative. We will definitely be return customers!“

“This place is incredible. All of the staff (from the host, bus boys, waiter, to the owner) were so friendly, personable and provided top notch service. The food is so authentic and delicious. You can tell the ingredients are fresh. The owner recommended off the menu items that were so tasty. One of the best meals/ experiences we’ve had in a while!“

“My cousins were there yesterday at 4 and they brought me some pizza since I was at work. Thank you for the great Martino's Special and the Vegetarian Special! My family has been going here for almost 60 years! (since 1967)“

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“We hosted a meet and greet for work and our team had a wonderful evening and delicious meals! The staff and management are easy to work with, accommodating vegetarian and non-vegetarian requests. I would highly recommend the venue for small/intimate or large gatherings!! The outdoor seating has fantastic views and a relaxing atmosphere!“