50 Best Italian Restaurants near Rolling Meadows

“BEST Italian food in Illinois, this place is absolutely amazing. We got the poblano soup and the rigatoni alla traverstin and it was the best pasta and soup I have ever had. I requested it to be spicy, and they made it exactly how I wanted it, it was wonderful! My husband ordered his without the spice and it was just as amazing. Also, it is very refreshing to have a restaurant where all of the waiter and waitresses have conversations with the guests, it was so great to see. We had Susanna and her sister and they were so sweet to us. They all are so hospitable and genuinely great people. We have tried many many Italian restaurants in the area, and this is by far the best one and a must try.“

“Great tasting sausage pizza. Sausage was meaty and not like those dingle berry sausages you get from the cheap places. We get it lightly cooked and it’s sooooooo good that way!! Professional customer service interaction over phone and pretty quick delivery. A++“

“We used Rosati’s for catering for a baby shower for 20 people. We ordered the pizzas two weeks ahead of time. Finally, the day arrived and the pizzas were on time, the driver was very professional, and it worked out great. Food was awesome. Would highly recommend!! Thank you.“

“Wonderful service and food! Eric, the manager, is excellent checking in with diners and ensuring they have everything they need.“

“We tried the meatball & sausage sandwich. It was huge & delicious! The meatballs tasted just like mine! Staff/ owner really nice!“

“From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality. The ambiance at Francesca’s Tavola is unmatched—classic, classy, and comfortable. The Pollo Arrosto Romana was divine—crisp skin, tender meat, and the rosemary lemon flavor was out of this world. Highly recommend!“

“Just a fantastic place everything I order is always excellent! I ordered the sun-dried tomatoes and a side order of meatballs that were fantastic. I highly recommend this place the pizzas excellent the cannolis out of this world, etc..“

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

“Had the best server tonight! Great service and personality. Thanks so much Paige!“

“First time experience, went for Happy hour. Bar area is a little loud. Daily specials are only for take out not even for a dine in price! Happy hour special pricing and food was very good. The monthly special appetizer of escargot was great! Bread served with it would have been better soft, for enjoying the total dish, rather than hard toasted. Peppers, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and sausage was better than I expected. Involtini was really good. Wife said the garlic dressing was good. We plan on making it on our frequent list.“

“Great, authentic Italian cuisine. Never disappoints.“

“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 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!“

“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!“

“First time going since new ownership and could not have been more satisfied. Service was exceptional and food was very good. I will be going back frequently.“

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

“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!“

“I worked for Francesca’s, the Italian restaurant, for over 12 years and loved the food there. When I ate I Sonny’s, I told the owner that the chopped salad and pasta that I had at Sonny’s was better than Francesca’s 100%. The dressing on the salad was unmatched, and the bolognese sauce had such depth to it, it was insane. Thanks Sonny’s!!“

“Had lunch there today with special friends. All our meals were excellent. Had cocktails & Merlot, soups, salad, eggplant parm, Pollo Al Marsala, create your own pasta. Will make this place a favorite place for delicious food as well as customer service above & beyond expectations. Oh, had bread pudding(heaven), Italian ice too(nice presentation)Our waiter Marco informs you of daily specials, makes recommendations, very informative & engaging. Thanks to all servers too!“

“Great service and food. 100% recommend“

“Fantastic food, awesome people and highly recommend if you enjoy delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere.“

“The food was amazing!! I need to go back and try more of their menu.“

“Villaggio Ristorante Dear Beto, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible experience my family and I had at Villaggio Ristorante for my daughter's wedding shower on May 18, 2025. From start to finish, every detail was handled with such care and professionalism. Your dedication to excellence shines through in every aspect of your restaurant. The service was impeccable—your staff was attentive, kind, and ensured that every guest felt welcomed and comfortable. And the food—absolutely exquisite! Every dish was prepared to perfection and left a lasting impression on everyone who attended. You truly go above and beyond for your guests, and it does not go unnoticed. This special day was made even more memorable because of the warmth and hospitality you and your team provided. Thank you again for everything. I will happily recommend Villaggio Ristorante to all my family and friends, knowing they will receive nothing but the best. Warm regards, Julie Loverdi“

“Authentic cucina italiana. Quality has dropped a little in the past few years. Eating here since 2015. Good portions and fair pricing. Inside of the restaurant looks good.“

“hot oven grinders with extra hot peppers tomatoes &pickles one to eat there one to take home“

“This restaurant is my favorite go to when i visit Chicago. I live in Yorktown Virginia but i was born and raised in the west side of Chicago. For the past 5 years i have been going to Rocco Vinos because the food is great , the service was wonderful, and the price was good. As A result , I have been able to transport many pizzas back to Virginia. I will be clear , Virginia is not known for their pizza. Tino Mola , the manager , has helped me by preparing pizzas for me to be able to transport by car back to Virginia. My friends are overwhelmed by these great pizzas I bring back. They always want to know when I'm coming back and ask me to get them more. We have an Uno's pizza here but that's not a good representation of Chicago food. I will drive to Chicago before going to Uno's. And when I do , I'm going to see my friends at Rocco Vino's.“

“Vince and his crew do a great job and the Pizza is delicious- would recommend 100% of the time- and they serve RC Cola!“

“Modern Italian Restaurant with great service and food.“

“I came here on 09/21/26 to bring my lady out for her birthday. I definitely made the right choice! Coming into the restaurant your set with a beautiful fire place scenery on top of nice jazz music playing. Mikita would be my server, to which was SUPERA KIND & FRIENDLY! After getting us our water and providing us with some drink recommendations on our wine, I asked him to start us with the calamari. The calamari was ANAZING! Super fresh, tasteful and literally probably best calamari I’ve had! I also got the Blue Fire Ribeye Steak to which was cooked medium rare and came out exactly that! The food came out so hot and fresh, literally the steak melts in your mouth when biting into it. The steak carried so much FLAVOR!! The sauces added on the side, I kind of wish I would had shook the Chef hands before I left! Mikita then came out with a honey cake for dessert which my lady really ENJOYED! We were completely full but somehow managed to make some room for that cake. The atmosphere was amazing and the service was beyond amazing! If you are truly looking for a nice scenery for a date night, trust my me when I say don’t second guess yourself to come here! Thank you to the Red Bottle team and the chef in the back, you keep doing what your doing! Did not let me down!“

“My girls and I just had a quick dinner here before ballet class and it was awesome! Can’t believe we waited so long to visit, we’ll be back soon! Food and service were 👍🏻👍🏻 all the way!“

“Had a wonderful, leisurely dinner for four. Food and service were impeccable.“

“Tre Amici is fire. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner is very nice. They cook the food fresh and ready to eat and they maintain the restaurant clean. Amazing pizza. Must come back. 10/10“

“Phenomenal food. The entire setting (dimmed lights, old school Italian color scheme) was tremendous. The food was exceptional. Looking forward to coming back.“

“Exceptional Italian food“

“Amazing!! Best food and service in town!!!“

“Very fresh ingredients. All entrees have exceptional flavor and presentation. Cocktails are well made. Classy ambiance. Attentive service.“

“Gianni’s is amazing, best food around. 10/10 highly recommend“

“Excellent food and service. Will definitely be back. Great happy hour options as well.“

“They make a delicious pie!!!“

“You can bring dog. Fast and good service.“

“Great Place and the staff is always there for you“

“Great atmosphere…pizza was fantastic…They have outdoor dining which is always a plus.“

“. Good Food The Italian sub was delicios Good Food The Italian sub was delic They are too expen though“

“hot oven grinders with extra hot peppers tomatoes &pickles one to eat there one to take home“

“Great pizza right here, used to love Little Caesar’s now I changed to Pizza Now because the pizza is way better“

“This is our first time visiting Cucina Casale and definitely won't be our last! We are visiting from out of town and the food was OUTSTANDING! Very authentic and HUGE portions! Can't wait to visit again! 10/10!“

“When we arrived in Chicago, we decided to try the Lincoln location of Lou Malnati’s. Unfortunately, despite arriving 40 minutes before closing, we were told they would not seat us. I completely understand that deep-dish pizzas take longer to prepare and that ordering one so close to closing might not be possible. However, I was disappointed that we couldn’t be seated at all, especially since we were told we could still place an order for carryout.

Thankfully, we decided to give Lou Malnati’s another chance at the Schaumburg location, and I’m so glad we did! What a difference! The manager was incredibly friendly and welcoming, our waitress was attentive and genuinely kind, and the food was absolutely delicious!

The Schaumburg team completely turned our experience around. Their wonderful hospitality and excellent service reminded us why customer service matters so much. I’m glad we gave Lou Malnati’s a second chance, because this location absolutely delivered!“

“Great food and service!!“

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