35 Best Italian Restaurants near West Dundee

“HUGE HEADS UP: If you bring cake to the restaurant you will be charged a "cake cutting fee" of $2.50 PER PERSON. I'm not sure what happened in the past for this unreasonable fee to exist, but you need to advertise this on your website and restaurant entrance. Being told on the spot with your group and cake is not useful. As much as I love this place, I would not have come in if I knew this beforehand. My family and I brought our own paper plates and cutlery too. I understand if there was a reasonable fee for bringing out extra plates and using fridge storage, but we essentially paid $25.00 to store our ice cream cake in a freezer and have one knife brought to us. On top of an automatic 20% gratuity for 8+ people (which is advertised at the entrance, so no complaints there).Our waiter was very kind and attentive. We appreciated him and the delicious food. I am just asking for more transparency because paying $25 extra for that is ridiculous. Start posting this information so your customers can make informed choices x“

“Today I was in one of their restaurants and the food was terrible, the chicken felt old, sour, like past, I ordered a five and they brought me a pasta with tomato sauce, I couldn't eat it and the service, despite having Spanish-speaking staff, put us We asked a person who only speaks English for a container so as not to vote for the food and they brought us some containers as for dessert we ordered two lalagas and even the color of the dried red tomato was in bad taste. I think I will not return to one of their restaurants and because of that Since I will recommend it as very bad, terrible, what a shame they deteriorated so much“

“Lived in Chicago all my life but made a move to AZ a couple of years ago. I came back to visit and craved the pizza I grew up on. I was in the area and I just had a hunch this was a pizza joint I wanted to try. I was not disappointed!!! Casual dining great service and three weeks later I’m still dreaming about my cheese and sausage pizza. You guys do it right. AZ needs this pizza. Nothing in this state compares. If you ever want to spread your wings and open up a location in AZ I’ll back you.“

“Tried it today for the first time and my husband and I were very pleased. Our waiter Bon was great and very kind and attentive. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner. The food was delicious and the burger was huge. We willBe returning again.“

“I'm 100 percent Sicilian who was raised on the south side of Chicago. After moving to the suburbs I could never find a pizza that could match good south side Chicago pizza until I had yours. Unfortunately I don't live near by so I only get it when I visit my friend who lives in Bartlett .“

“I met my parents here the other day as we both traveled some distance to meet up. This restaurant was absolutely wonderful atmosphere, small & quiet when we were there. I believe we had their lunch menu, and I ordered the Capellini pasta, my dad got Eggplant Parmesan, and my mom got the Italian Beef. Unfortunately I would suggest the entire staff of the restaurant needs to eat that same sandwich my mom ordered. She said it was dry & had no flavor, as if they boiled the fatty meat in plain water and threw it onto a crispy piece of bread. Thankfully she said something(my mom has never sent food back my entire life and I’m in my 20’s she’s in her 60’s) so for her to ask it to be removed from the bill just shows how gross it was.Our server was WONDERFUL, and of course she took it off the bill, and encouraged my mom to order another dish. She settled on the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and broccoli. She was throughly pleased with that dish, so it all ended well.The restaurant seemed cleaned and well managed other than maybe their Italian beef haha.Advice for future customers, don’t order their beef unless they change their recipe.Advice for the restaurant, PLEASE have a tasting going on for your staff members. The person who creates/created the recipes and cooks them needs to allow constructive criticism/feedback on their dishes. It really helps your staff;A) know your food betterB) allows for more ideas to help your kitchen/staff blossomWould definitely come back here again due to the wonderful service and delicious pasta!“

“Been a Rosati’s customer for 25 years using several different locations And I gotta say, I think this is the best location. I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed in any of the food. Everything has always been on point. Especially the pizza. I’ve had great wings, pasta, salads, desserts and appetizers too. I have done catering here and everything was great especially the fried chicken.“

“This was an unexpectedly pleasant experience! Fantastic friendly service, The food, exquisite and oh SO MUCH FOOD! we have enough for two more meals with the leftovers. The minastone soup, not afraid of the spice.. Perfect. The music.. Classic coroners! Very quaint and not stuffy. Great family atmosphere!! We will visit again!!“

“Seated immediately, greeted promptly and politely. Beverages were out quickly. The place is beautifully decorated. The ambiance is rustic Italian and romantic, yet still appropriate for a table full of family or friends. The servers are knowledgeable, their assistants are right there with refills or clearing an empty plate. Congratulations to the owner! You run a well-oiled machine...Grazie molto, avete fato la nostra ocasione speciale!! We will definitely be back for more celebrations.“

“I have been here twice. 1st time I had the burger and it was very good. This time I had the cheesy beef with a side of giardiniera, au jus for dipping, marinara and a small fry. The beef is definitely home made and probably on of the most tender beefs I've ever had, great flavor, just awesome! The Giardiniera is home made and has the perfect amount of heat, marinara sauce is very good too. The fries are fresh cut and also very good. Don't let the look on the outside fool you. It's not your average fast food place. It's way above that. I will be back to try other menu items.“

“Out of all the pizza places in the area, this is the only place I'll even go to anymore. Most consistently good pizza and service, all the employees are super nice, and there always seems to be some sort of special going on. The parking lot is kind of small, but hasn't ever been an issue.Parking: Lot is kind of small, although I've never had a problem finding a spot, it does feel a bit cramped.“

“I found Bari Foods through the group Chicago Style Italian Beef on Facebook. This food purveyor got the highest reviews based on taste, value and ease of delivery. I ordered the $135 Bulk Pack which included 4...three pound packages of Italian Beef and 4...half gallon containers of their Au Jus/Gravy. Plus free delivery to Los Angeles. I couldn't be happier as others have stated great taste, exceptional value and a shipment that arrived intact and on time. I highly recommend them“

“Wasn’t eating meat today so I got the pepper with egg sandwich it was really tasty and fresh. My friend got the fettuccine Alfredo which was really good also not too heavy with good flavor. Really good potato salad, potatoes were cut thin which made the potato salad more flavorful. Clean and nice staff.“

“I cannot rate the atmosphere, because we ordered for delivery. We ordered a 16 inch, thin crust pie for dinner. The estimated time was 45-60 minutes, but it arrived in 25. It was hot and delicious, and we will order again.Parking: If it's busy, you are going to have to walk a bit from your car, unless you are just picking up your order. Most people just pull up to the curb for that and run in. I always park, so I am out of the way, and at dinner time I have to park in the lot across from the building.“

“Ordered chicken vesuvio with Italian sausage and oven browned potatoes and peas. It was delicious and would recommend this restaurant if you have a taste for Italian food.Parking: Free ample parking next to the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: Good access to wheelchairs.“

“This is a takeout only restaurant. Food is excellent. I ordered a small meal ahead for 2 people and was treated very well. Bill was professional and had helpful suggestions. For amazing deep dish,pasta, or cannolis I highly recommend you try this place.“

“Idk who voted this the best restaurant but it lived up to its name.The mozzarella sticks were fried to perfectionThe side salad was delicious, it tased like it was picked from the garden of EdenThe pizza was ok the cheese & toppings slid off easily my but it tasted good.The pasta was comfortingAnd our server Ana V was a delight. A highlight of our dinner experience and made us feel right at home. Give her a raise.“

“Great food and atmosphere. I drive 40 minutes from Elk Grove whenever I want good thin crust pizza. The food and drinks are priced well and Kyra is an awesome server. Super attentive and friendly. Definitely an awesome bar/restaurant with great staff.“

“I was there last night for the first time for a birthday party. The service was wonderful, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice. I took at peek at the outdoor dinning and it looked so nice and what a view! The bartenders were fabulous! They had karaoke there last night too. Oh, and if you like carrot cake or cheese cake, (I’m sure all the desserts are just as delicious) save room for dessert! I will definitely be coming back.“

“Finally a local pizza joint that gives you that pizza smell and old chicago hospitality. The pizza crust was crisp and ingredients were fresh. Just about every staff member touched our table in some way. You can tell they truly enjoy working there and work as a team. Will be back for sure.“

“What could easily been a 5 star I reduced to a 4 star because of the last paragraph.Been to one Moretti’s, you’ve been to them all. What set this location apart for us was the service we received!I’ve never had issues with service in the other Chicago land locations but this one was exceptional!My biggest issue is I didn’t get her name and the receipt was tossed.Food was hot, delicious and the meal was well timed.Drinks were a good pour.All in all a good location for your next dining experience.The only negative is the $2.45 charge on our bill. When I questioned it she said she would remove it. It was as she explained a “Covid menu printing fee”. Enough is enough with the Covid Bullshit. Ask them to remove it and they will.“

“Excellent all the way around! We were in from Michigan visiting family and enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Aliano's. Great service, beautiful patio area that opens up to an herb garden in the summer! We will have to come back to have the summer garden experience. A+“

“Our favorite Italian restaurant! Conveniently located in downtown Cary, the ambience is cozy and hip. Options for seating are great--in the bar, indoor or outdoor. All the food we've tried from the bread and olives to pizza and main entrees to coffee and desserts have been delicious. I especially love the baked orecchiette. Service is terrific as well.“

“Ordered a pizza for pickup and when I got home it was cooked perfectly, but missing an ingredient. I called and the manager apologized re-made the pizza and personally delivered it to my house. Wonderful way to correct a mistake. And the pizza is great too.“

“Vegetarian options: They have pizzas they have sandwiches they have appetizers that vegetarian, and again they will be commentating to anything that you like.Dietary restrictions: They are very accommodating for everyone in that restaurant. I used to go there for years and I am a vegetarian. (I moved)Parking: Always have space to find in the parking lot and handicap spaces toKid-friendliness: Everyone is so friendly and very appropriate.“

“I had a huuuuge craving for quality Fettucine Alfredo, and while I don’t have experience with authentic Italian cuisine, this was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Perfectly cooked noodles, amazingly rich flavor, and a HUGE portion of pasta…… Oh my goodness.Even though it was PACKED inside, my wife was contacted in the time alotted and was able to be in and out for take out. She said she had never seen it so full! Can’t wait to visit during date night!This was actually my first time having anything from Cucina Bella, and it was taken to go. It was exactly what I was wanting, and I even had enough for leftovers. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for quality Italian food.“

“NPT is the best pizza in the suburbs of Chicago! It is Neopolitan style pizza and they have pasta dishes as well. Their appetizers are excellent, their Tiramisu is top notch, and they have a good selection of wines and Italian sodas. Get over to NPT for authentic Neopolitan pizzas!“

“We have been ordering take out food from Papa Saverio's in Elgin for 25 years. We usually order the thin crust pizza and chicken wings. The pizza is our favorite in Elgin and tastes like the Chicago style pizzas we grew up on. It has a very good sauce and a crispy crust. Our out-of-town kids miss this pizza and they order it every time they come back to Elgin.“

“First time trying this pizza... Not disappointed! Ordered an XL thin crust half adult and half kid-friendly pizza and it was really good. Loved the sauce and the toppings all tasted really fresh. We ordered the fried mushrooms and they were cold (which is why the 4 stars). But we popped them in the air fryer for a few minutes and they were just fine. The ranch that came with it was pretty good too. Overall price was great for the quality of pizza. I looked up the special schedule and we'll definitely try the double dough or pan pizza next time. Seems like they definitely do pizza right but maybe not some other things..? Might try a pasta dish next time and update my review. My BF grabbed a couple brownies when he picked it up and they were SO YUMMY! Super gooey but also very very sweet. I love that texture of brownie but I just can't eat that much sugar - one bite was definitely enough for me to enjoy the flavor of it haha. My kiddos and BF enjoyed it all though! We'll be back since it's so close and a great price for good pizza.“

“THE BEST Deep Dish pizza ever!! We’ve been ordering here since it was Jake’s Pizza. We live out of town now, but every time we go to Elgin or anywhere in that area…. We ALWAYS have to stop to get a deep Dish sausage to bring home! Keep up the excellent work Mel’s Pizza! I give them a 10 + stars.“

“I had a door dash mishap tonight and the manager not only got me my refund but had a new pizza being made with her own delivery driver. I even got cookies for my inconvenience! They have one competent manager among with delicious pizza!!! Thank you for making the whole issue so easy.“

“David The manager from the restaurant was very nice and professional and I appreciate everything he does for the customer the best service and he personally delivered my pizza today so I will be sharing this with all my friends. Thank you very much.Gus!!!Dietary restrictions: Good“

“Our go-to pizza place. We order from here all the time and they never disappoint. I was gluten-free for 12 years and always got gluten-free pizza during that time, and they’re one of the few pizza places around here that can do that really well. (Note that they do not have a dedicated kitchen though.) Also, they make a great BBQ pizza which my entire extended family loves!Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options; great with food allergies“

“Been having Giordano’s pizza for just under 50 years! Recipe is still consistent, natural ingredients and the servers and staff at this location are absolutely awesome! You feel like you’re going to a friend’s house to have dinner every time!Thanks ?“

“Last night I went to a place that has been on my list for quite a while. I went to Papa Saverios on 853 s Randall Rd in Elgin. It's a takeout and delivery place. While my pizza was cooking I chatted with the owner Sarah. She is a very nice and tries really hard to give her customers the best product. I went with the 14" sausage pizza. Very crispy and firm crust with a light dusting of cornmeal and cooked perfectly in that CUTLER oven. The sauce had some oregano and a very fresh tomato taste. The GRANDE cheese is the best and it's silky smooth with a great flavor. Dean's homemade sausage didn't disappoint. The sausage was very juicy and had a good amount of fennel. All of the ingredients just went together perfectly and you could almost taste the freshness of the ingredients. This was a damn good pizza and I highly recommend this place. ✨“