I briefly worked here around the early 2010s. The head chef was the most verbally abusive people I’ve ever met. The staff chalked it up to him being “old school.” The reality was he just has gone unchecked. One time I was walking to the restaurant to start my shift and while I was crossing the street in front of his car he was outright screaming at me. I don’t think he knew I worked at the restaurant. I highly discourage anyone from giving them business. 15 years later I realize how terrible he treats his staff.
Lucas Cavoli
Terrible service! I asked to change the payment method and twice they told me to call back because they didn't want to do the work.
I'm never going back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Phil B
What a treat, a hidden delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Troy R
Best pizza in town, hands down
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Cole Wong
The waitress was surprisingly aggressive and defensive, seems to be having a terrible day and let it out on the unsuspecting customer. Still left a good tip as to not worsen her day, but will not return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Janet Kohl
Very disappointing! The decor is drab and overall atmosphere not very inviting. This was heightened by an unfriendly and unhelpful waitress. The restaurant was out of nearly everything on a Saturday night and the waitress did nothing about it and didn’t seem to care. The wine was sold out, the appetizer I ordered, as well as 4 entree choices. The excuse was “we didn’t order enough food and we are closed tomorrow.” The waitress could not describe the remaining dishes or what was in them. (I didn’t want to get an appetizer with the same greens as my entree, so I asked about this - it ended up being overkill which is what I was trying to avoid.) I also thought the pasta was a very skimpy amount for a $23 entree. Pasta is cheap - fill the bowl! I would think management would’ve instructed staff to comp a glass of wine or a dessert when half the menu was unavailable but nothing was offered. Not even an apology or “what can I do to make it up to you.” Very poor customer service. I would normally give a place a second chance if the food was exceptional or the staff friendly or helpful but neither was worth a second chance. It seemed like they didn’t want us to return. So, for $100+ dinner and only a half bowl of pasta, no thanks.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Pete Basica
Timoone' is as close to NY Italian as you'll get outside of New York.It is one of the few remaining University of Illinois traditional dining spots.No visit to CU is complete without hitting Timopne's, Papa Del's, Mary Ann's, Original House of Pancakes, and Jarling's Custard Up.There are other good places to eat, but these feel like home to those of the past and will to thy happy children of the future.I am sure Alma feels the same way and will not mind me paraphrasing her.
They charge prices like a high-end restaurant, but what they really serve to people is pre-cooked food. Pasta is extremely mushy. Pizzas are greasy and the dough they use is horrible.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Roc Surgeon
Everything that I've tried here has been utterly amazing. Great menu, great specials, great wine and drinks, and great service. I highly recommend.?
Really bad service. Had to wait 1 hour to be served while everyone who came after me got their food before me and some even left before I even got my food!can’t disagree if someone else also noticed them being racist. Never going back ?
Service: 1
Jenny Vogel
I was excited to visit the restaurant with my family when I was in town for the holiday. The last time I was there, I got the veggie pizza with goat cheese- and I decided to get this again on this visit. We arrived at 4:45 (and attempted to call for reservations that afternoon but the restaurant wasn’t open). Upon arrival, there were 3 staff members looking over the specials menu. No one greeted us or said anything to us. We had to ask them if we should talk to someone about being seated at the door or go upstairs- that was when someone decided to speak to us. We get upstairs for a table for 3 and when asked if we had a reservation, the answer was no and the staff member acted like we were an inconvenience with no reservation. Note- we were the only people up there. Our server was short with us and must have been having a rough day. We ordered 2 pizzas, 2 chocolate martinis and the butternut squash ravioli- all were good but the martinis were lacking. The ambiance is quiet and relaxing and upscale. Food was good but based on the service and attitude of the staff, I don’t think they will be my first choice the next time I am in town.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Lisa Mullett
Favorite restaurant in the CU area when looking for a nicer meal... date night, celebrations, or just because. Delicious menu with amazing chef specials. Great martini menu. Great food every time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wang-Chien Chen (Jason)
They have got really nice pasta and brulle!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Dormal Trautman
The consistency and quality of both their service and their cuisine.
I briefly worked here around the early 2010s. The head chef was the most verbally abusive people I’ve ever met. The staff chalked it up to him being “old school.” The reality was he just has gone unchecked. One time I was walking to the restaurant to start my shift and while I was crossing the street in front of his car he was outright screaming at me. I don’t think he knew I worked at the restaurant. I highly discourage anyone from giving them business. 15 years later I realize how terrible he treats his staff.
Terrible service! I asked to change the payment method and twice they told me to call back because they didn't want to do the work.
I'm never going back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
What a treat, a hidden delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Best pizza in town, hands down
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
The waitress was surprisingly aggressive and defensive, seems to be having a terrible day and let it out on the unsuspecting customer. Still left a good tip as to not worsen her day, but will not return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very disappointing! The decor is drab and overall atmosphere not very inviting. This was heightened by an unfriendly and unhelpful waitress. The restaurant was out of nearly everything on a Saturday night and the waitress did nothing about it and didn’t seem to care. The wine was sold out, the appetizer I ordered, as well as 4 entree choices. The excuse was “we didn’t order enough food and we are closed tomorrow.” The waitress could not describe the remaining dishes or what was in them. (I didn’t want to get an appetizer with the same greens as my entree, so I asked about this - it ended up being overkill which is what I was trying to avoid.) I also thought the pasta was a very skimpy amount for a $23 entree. Pasta is cheap - fill the bowl! I would think management would’ve instructed staff to comp a glass of wine or a dessert when half the menu was unavailable but nothing was offered. Not even an apology or “what can I do to make it up to you.” Very poor customer service. I would normally give a place a second chance if the food was exceptional or the staff friendly or helpful but neither was worth a second chance. It seemed like they didn’t want us to return. So, for $100+ dinner and only a half bowl of pasta, no thanks.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Timoone' is as close to NY Italian as you'll get outside of New York.It is one of the few remaining University of Illinois traditional dining spots.No visit to CU is complete without hitting Timopne's, Papa Del's, Mary Ann's, Original House of Pancakes, and Jarling's Custard Up.There are other good places to eat, but these feel like home to those of the past and will to thy happy children of the future.I am sure Alma feels the same way and will not mind me paraphrasing her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Funghi Pizza Margherita, Pizza Capricciosa, Lemon-Caper-Dill Beurre Blanc Fingerling Potatoes, Seafood Risotto with Gulf Shrimp Scallops Tomato Broccoli Bell Pepper Fresh Basil, Pizza, Buttery Crab and Gulf Shrimp Spaghetti, Chicken Parmigiana, Salad, Seared Ahi Tuna
Isra was a great server ! Good food too :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They charge prices like a high-end restaurant, but what they really serve to people is pre-cooked food. Pasta is extremely mushy. Pizzas are greasy and the dough they use is horrible.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Everything that I've tried here has been utterly amazing. Great menu, great specials, great wine and drinks, and great service. I highly recommend.?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Really bad service. Had to wait 1 hour to be served while everyone who came after me got their food before me and some even left before I even got my food!can’t disagree if someone else also noticed them being racist. Never going back ?
Service: 1
I was excited to visit the restaurant with my family when I was in town for the holiday. The last time I was there, I got the veggie pizza with goat cheese- and I decided to get this again on this visit. We arrived at 4:45 (and attempted to call for reservations that afternoon but the restaurant wasn’t open). Upon arrival, there were 3 staff members looking over the specials menu. No one greeted us or said anything to us. We had to ask them if we should talk to someone about being seated at the door or go upstairs- that was when someone decided to speak to us. We get upstairs for a table for 3 and when asked if we had a reservation, the answer was no and the staff member acted like we were an inconvenience with no reservation. Note- we were the only people up there. Our server was short with us and must have been having a rough day. We ordered 2 pizzas, 2 chocolate martinis and the butternut squash ravioli- all were good but the martinis were lacking. The ambiance is quiet and relaxing and upscale. Food was good but based on the service and attitude of the staff, I don’t think they will be my first choice the next time I am in town.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Favorite restaurant in the CU area when looking for a nicer meal... date night, celebrations, or just because. Delicious menu with amazing chef specials. Great martini menu. Great food every time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have got really nice pasta and brulle!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The consistency and quality of both their service and their cuisine.
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