50 Best Italian Restaurants near South Elgin

“My husband and I owned a mobile Hot Dog Stand I ran it in Northwest Indiana. I sold Bari Beef Sandwiches. I was famous for my Beef sandwiches . I have and will always swear by Bari Beef!!!! We have moved all over the country the last 9 years and just moved to Bartlett Illinois. I just found out I live only 9.8 miles from Bari factory store …… I think I have died and gone to Heaven!!! On a side note. I had a deal for all new customers who questioned whether I had the best beef sandwiches. I told them “You buy my Beef sandwich and if you do t think it’s the best you have ever had I will give you your money back!” I have NEVER had to give anyone their money back!!! You are the best!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Disappointing. Have given this place a few tries, but last night was the last. Ordered a sausage pizza and there literally was 1 piece of sausage per slice on majority of the slices of pizza. Some slices actually had no sausage. Plus it was dry. Lifted up the cheese and there was barely any sauce. And, end pieces had no cheese. Took a pick when it was mostly gone....we were hungry so ate in anyways. We were very disappointed. A bad night maybe ? They weren't busy at all, no one inside. Really wanted to love this place, but....“

“Pizza is very very awesome! Dinners are always on point as well! Reliable, consistent and tonight, probably the best we’ve ever had, so I felt like I had to say something positive for ya. Thanks so much for all y’all do, we feel lucky to have this establishment near us to order from. We look forward to our next order!!!“

“loved this place. the service and the pizza were the past in the state“

“Limited menu done right. Portions are small but prepared with care. Always consistent. Shy away from the calamari friti. I’ve had it a few times and hoped it would get better . Barely any shrimp the “ piece. Contained are small and few as is the actual squid. Loaded with veggies instead. Not a value or good choice! The twin medallions of beef are delicious but not substantial. The white fish is the best dish on the mine!“

“What an outstanding Restaurant! I had my daughter's bridal shower at Mio Modo and Michael, the Manager, took care of every detail that I was looking for. The food was excellent, from the appetizer-Calamari to the main meal-Pollo al Limone and Vodka Pasta, to the dessert Tiramisu!! So delicious!! The staff was very attentive and professional. We will definitely be visiting Mio Modo again. Thank you for a delightful experience!“

“Was there with family celebrating a college graduation. Had phoned a couple of days ahead, and they were receptive and accommodating to my vegan diet with deliciousness. Service and atmosphere of what was an old house turned restaurant was warm and inviting.“

“My husband and I had our 1st meal inside the restaurant. We’d dined on the patio several times. We loved the ambiance inside. We began with the burrata appetizer-outstanding. I opted for the lamb chop special and my husband had the misto de mare, both were delicious. To finish our wonderful dinner, we had the lemoncello and mascarpone cake. Scrumptious!“

“My granddaughter brought me to Gia Mia for my birthday. Food was excellent and the service was beyond excellent…very attentive to detail and everyone was very pleasant. From appetizer to dessert, it was wonderful. Hopefully I can celebrate my 80th birthday at Gia Mia next year. Maybe a small party💕 thank you Gia Mia for a great birthday dinner. Huge thank you to my special granddaughter, Olivia for a wonderful birthday! Treat!“

“Great meal white fish and Italian sausage the best ever , service also great“

“Dined with Pietanza's several times and each time we're more impressed. Quickly becoming my favorite restaurant.“

“Last night's dinner was truly wonderful. The amazing food and exceptional staff made our anniversary celebration unforgettable. Special thanks to Armando, Pete, and Brennan for their outstanding service. We will definitely be back.“

“Love this place! We eat here frequently on Sundays!“

“Incredible food, amazing service“

“The food is delicious every time.“

“We love their pizza, this is our go to pizza place. Staff is friendly, pizza is Great and fast delivery, what more could you ask for from your pizza place??!!“

“Really great food and they are very fast! Sat with a group of 8 and we were able to quickly enjoy our meal within 30 minutes. We had a time schedule, and it ended up working Perfectly.“

“😊 I had a really pleasant dining experience, and the service made the biggest difference. Ben was an outstanding server—friendly, attentive, and incredibly quick with drink refills, breadsticks, and anything else we needed. 👏 He checked on us regularly without being intrusive, which made the meal even more enjoyable. The food was good and met my expectations, but the excellent customer service truly stood out. 🍽 Ben's positive attitude and professionalism made the visit memorable, and I'd be happy to return for another meal. ⭐👍“

“Always greated with friendly staff paired with a fantastic meal and amazing wines. how could you go wrong!?“

“I got the cheddar cheese beef and Omg That was so delicious. I need to go back very soon to get another one.“

“amazing! the people are professional yet feels like homey. it's a family run restaurant, authentic Food. nothing more authentic than the owner himself cooking, his Son working the front and his Wife hosting! if you want a hidden gem. this is it!“

“We went to Woodfire for my birthday. The food and service is excellent. Vicki was our server and she was very friendly and attentive. The food is so fresh and homemade. The pizza crust is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. There is an assortment of types of pizza, but the cheese pizza is the best I’ve ever had. The pasta is rich and delicious. It’s cooked perfectly and the vodka sauce is amazing. The appetizers, home brewed beer, and desserts are phenomenal too. Step aside Coopers Hawk, I have a new favorite restaurant!“

“Had a party called to see if there were any specials options were given or offered a 15% off order the pizza was still hot when we picked up and got home everyone enjoyed Rosati’s County Farm Rd Hanover Park is our now go to for our pizza“

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“Fun evening anniversary dinner with dueling piano's for entertainment . Great friendly welcoming service from start to finish . The Arcadia Theater is a enjoyable place to visit . We love all the entertaining and dinning options avaliable there . Our first time inside the Rock n Ravioli bar and resturant . What a fun enjoyable night , thank you for making our anniversary evening celebration so enjoyable & special ! If you're looking for a fun evening out , you have to put this place on your list of place's to see and things to do !“

“Love their pizza! The right amount of sauce and cheese. Never a long wait.“

“We just left, the food is the same, we always come for the salad and breadsticks, (I wish they would have an option to just get salad and breadsticks), the rest of the food is average, but our server Jackson was amazing. Management- if all of your servers are as friendly as Jackson was, you’d never have any complaints!“

“Great food, great prices.“

“Amazing Pizza! Everything about it! The right amount of delicious sauce! Toppings & cheese & cooked perfectly!“

“This is our third time at the restaurant and each time the food has been exemplary. The tortellini à la Pana is delicious and amazing with its cream sauce. The spaghetti Bolognese is meaty and Rich and Very well with the Italian Sangria. The bread for the appetizer is amazing, soup is Hardy and the environment is intimate and cozy. If you are ready to eat until you can’t move, and be thoroughly satisfied, this place is for you!“

“Tuesday are half price pizza. this is a must every week for my family.“

“One of our favorite spots to dine. Always amazing and delicious.“

“Disappointing. Have given this place a few tries, but last night was the last. Ordered a sausage pizza and there literally was 1 piece of sausage per slice on majority of the slices of pizza. Some slices actually had no sausage. Plus it was dry. Lifted up the cheese and there was barely any sauce. And, end pieces had no cheese. Took a pick when it was mostly gone....we were hungry so ate in anyways. We were very disappointed. A bad night maybe ? They weren't busy at all, no one inside. Really wanted to love this place, but....“

“Anna is a fabulous server, helpful and attentive.“

“Great food, nice and friendly staff. The food was excellent!!!“

“Excellent pizza, crispy crust, delicious sauce and spices!! The breaded zucchini was perfect.“

“This is my go-to place for a savory dinner! Pizza is great, Italian beef is great, nothing fails to exceed my expectations. Service is also very nice, always ensuring the best for you“

“The 5 stars must be family and friends, I’m done pure garbage Chicago Style pizza!“

“we always order from rosatis we order 2 pizzas one double dough and one thin crust when you say light sauce on the double dough they due i never have to say real light because of my stomic i cant have much sauce they always due great for me the other pizza always taste good . thank you for great service“

“Just my opinion, but I think they have the best pizza in the trinity area. While the pizza prices may seem a tad higher than the competition, it’s well worth as the put more cheese and toppings than most of their competition, so you need feeer pieces. It’s always very clean, and the husband wife owners are both very nice.“

“Miss this place it’s been years. And it didn’t disappoint. We got the western.“

“Excellent service, food is great and they are so helpful and pleasant. Always ready to serve you the best.“

“So many choices and the food is always great.“

“Zzas Italian beef is my absolute fave!! Fresh cut fries are amazing. We just tried meat lovers Square pizza...DELISH!“

“They are great for cater orders. Food is good, packages are excellent for our parties. This was my second time ordering for a party snd everyone commented positive on the food and wanted to know where we got it.
Thank you for making or 4th extra special.“

“Fast delivery and great service for the event I had at my house last weekend. The pizzas were great and everyone raved about it. Thank you!“

“Giordano’s is my childhood favorite. Recently catered 40 pizzas for my company and everyone loved it! It was a big hit! Thanks to everyone at the Saint Charles location! We will definitely be back.“

“Held an event for nearly 300 there and couldn't be happier. Staff was great to work with and food was great. Every comment received from those attending the event was positive! Looking to hosting our event there again in 2025“

“This restaurant has been consistently good for over 15 years. I remember my family ordering from this same location when I was a child. The pan pizza is the must-order menu item. I live further away now and gladly take the 30 minute drive to pick a pie up. The sandwich and wing options are also tasty. If you haven't tried them yet, stop on by! You will not regret it.“

“We recently had the pleasure of dining at Aliano’s Ristorante, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish.

The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfectly set the tone for a relaxing evening. Every detail—from the ambiance to the presentation of the food—reflected true care and quality. The dishes were absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and clearly made with fresh ingredients.

What truly made our visit unforgettable, though, was our server, Waylon. He was outstanding. Attentive without being overbearing, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great experience. His recommendations were spot-on, and his professionalism and personality elevated the entire meal.

It’s not often you come across service that memorable, but Waylon absolutely delivered. We’ll definitely be back—and we’ll be asking for him again!

Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for amazing food and top-tier service.“