50 Best Italian Restaurants near Palos Heights

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

“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 found this place completely by accident, and we’re so happy we did! 😍 We were actually planning to eat at the Mexican restaurant next door, but this spot caught our attention and we decided to try it and what a great choice it was! 🍝 Monday pasta night was an amazing surprise: order one pasta dish and get another one free! 🙌 We both ordered the tortellini, and every bite was delicious. His came with creamy Alfredo sauce and meatballs, while mine was served with vodka sauce and sausage both dishes were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. 🤤 The food, atmosphere, and service were all wonderful. Huge thanks to Barb for being so friendly and making our visit even more special! ❤ We’ll definitely be coming back again. 10/10 experience! ⭐“

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

“Italian cooking. …outdoor music as well.“

“fantastic food.. service was great very enjoyable atmosphere be there again and again“

“their pizza is fantastic Monday half price pizza all the food is freshly made eggplant excellent their hamburgers r the best“

“Best Food! Yummy ☺️💛 Delicious!“

“Order from them many times, this is a local gem in the Palos area. Their friendly and their pizza are delicious, the locals love this place. Im not even from around there and I love it. My favorite would be the stuff pizza, ill upload pictures with my next visit.“

“Make a reservation! Your odds of walking in and getting a table are about the same as getting struck by lightning on a sunny day. This place gets busy quickly, and for good reason, the food is unforgettable!

One thing that makes Frankie’s stand out just as much as the food is the staff. From the moment you walk through the door to the moment you leave, you’re greeted with friendly faces and warm, welcoming service. The staff make you feel right at home and add that extra special touch to the entire dining experience.

I highly recommend checking out the daily specials before you get too carried away drooling over the main menu. There are so many tempting options, you’ll want to try a little bit of everything! You can’t go wrong starting your evening with an appetizer or two to get things rolling.

And remember, no Italian dinner is complete without dessert! Be sure to save some room and check out the dessert menu before calling it a night.

Frankie’s is a must visit for anyone craving incredible Italian food, outstanding hospitality, and a dining experience that keeps you coming back for more. Come hungry, make a reservation, and prepare to leave happy!“

“Catered Easter dinner from Bella Mia and everything was exceptional - the food and the wonderful customer service. We will definitely be ordering again.“

“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!💕“

“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!!!“

“From an Event Vendor/ Decorator this restaurant was very attentive to the customers and to me. I’d recommend to future clients 🍂 🤎- @myheartcarts“

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

“Amazing food and hospitality“

“Delicious food brought to us by our most wonderful server Monica.“

“My first time trying Giuliano’s! I picked up a pizza last evening and literally could not stop eating it. This is arguably the BEST pizza in the entire Chicago suburbs. I got thin crust with spinach and roasted red peppers. The sauce, cheese, and toppings were absolutely amazing. What a great find and will recommend to all my friends!!“

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

“I come from an Italian family so love the food, but put Gatto’s up there as one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to!!! I had the chicken Milano and my partner had the carbonara and both were fabulous!! Great job on the meal, our waiter was amazing, he remembered all our drinks which were also delicious, and the whole night was a great one! Wish we didn’t live so far away or we would partake in your restaurant weekly!!!“

“EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE EVERY TIME!“

“In 2017, I picked up my older brother at Midway to come home to the funeral of our youngest brother that committed suicide at 23 yers old. We swung over to Vito and Nick's to get a pizza and talk. It was our first time there. We ended up telling the waitress the situation because we had both been crying. Next thing we know, the kitchen had par-baked like 8 large pizzas of all types, and gave us a hand-written note giving us condolences and instructions on how to finish baking the pizzas. They said they wanted to make sure my family was well-fed in our time of tragedy ❤ And the pizza is INCREDIBLE ❤ SPECIAL, SPECIAL PLACE“

“Absolutely the best Italian Beef sandwich on the south side, arguably the best in Chicago. The home made Giardiniera is also very good, with the perfect amount of heat. The sandwich is huge and the price is very good. Wish they had fresh cut fries. People working there are always nice. Small place, not a lot of seating, but has the old school Chicago vibe that I like. I live an hour away, but if I'm in the area I always stop in for a bite.“

“Food was great , bar company was great. Daniel was fabulous. Great bar tender ‐ server.“

“Such a nice, cozy place.
Very good food.
Service is unbelievable. Top notch.
Great drink options.
Very nice, quiet atmosphere.
I wish they carrots were a little softer. That is me being a little picky.“

“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!“

“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“

“Very nice place and the food is excellent, best in the Chicago area“

“Amazing staff, amazing food. 🤌“

“The smash burger was outstanding. The waiter dropped a slice of pizza and he brought another pizza for free.( OUTTSANDING SERVICE)
The other guests were completely satisfied with their food.
Good place to eat and enjoy your company.“

“If ever there was a place which resonates the Billy Joel song “Scenes from an Italian restaurant “ This place is IT! Visited for the first time on 2/14/26. The aroma as we entered was so inviting. Met the owners/ daughter and mom. So very sweet and funny too. Our server was Candy. She was working very hard on a busy Valentine’s Day. I had the lasagna and I can honestly say it was the best lasagna I’ve ever had in my life! The ricotta filling was so whipped and light. It was just delightful and so delicious. The bomba ice cream was scrumptious! Cannot wait to return to this gem of a restaurant!! 🇮🇹“

“I recommend everything it’s delicious & delightful service ❤️ I treated myself to dessert today. Can’t get top notch spumoni anywhere 😉“

“The pizza and toppings are amazing!!“

“Great service from the. Chef and Gustavo server will come back again“

“Great service and family atmosphere“

“I was born and raised in Chicago. Thin crust tavern style pizza is my go to! I moved to Indiana and miss good Chicago pizza. I had Bartolini s shipped via Goldbelly last week. I am BLOWN AWAY!!! This is the absolute best pizza I have had since I left Chicago!!!! Next time I am back in the area you better believe I will be there!!!!“

“Family has been coming here for years!! Love everyone ❤️“

“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!“

“After passing this building several times, I finally gave Altamura Pizza a chance. What a gem! From the employee who took my order (who was highly informative and friendly) to my pickup, I was very impressed! The owner told me about their charcuterie boards and was very passionate. She went out of her way to get my son, who was anxious to leave, gelato—very thoughtful and tasty too! My salad was delicious, and the pizza was amazing. The pizza was a breeze to cook, and everything tasted so fresh! I will be making this a staple place for takeout. I can’t wait to try the charcuterie board when we have people over! Thank you💓🍕“

“Sports cafe long bar with a good drink selection, and great food. Came out hot and fast, with prompt, friendly service, good portions. I really enjoyed the layout, memorabilia, atmosphere, right next to my gate. The waitress always had the coffee ready, and hot. Thank you for taking great care of me.“

“The best pizza Florida Chicago🇵🇷❤️🥰👌“

“Great food and wonderful service. Marge is so warm and friendly. For a lunch buffet a very pleasant experience. Will be back soon“

“Amazing food! Had the Buffalo chicken pizza and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend 💯“

“Great food and exceptional customer service.“

“5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I used to get this pizza when I was growing up in Orland Park. It's still an amazing pizza and the (owner?) who I've interacted with a couple times recently has been incredibly inviting when you enter his business, super friendly. That's great but like I said, the pizza is outstanding! I love supporting the small guy. If you haven't given them a try, do it. You won't be disappointed! If I still lived in Orland Park this would be my go to every time! Plus I got to catch the Bears interception play on their TV today when I was grabbing my pizza. 🐻 ⬇️“

“Fantastic food, service & staff as always. Always going above & beyond for ya“

“EXCELLENT FOOD! Great service“

“PAPA JOE,S HAVE GREAT FOOD AND IS A VERY FRIENDLY PLACE. WHEN I,M IN THE AREA I ALWAYS STOP AT PAPA JOE,S.“

“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 !“

“Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding.“