27 Best Italian Restaurants near Whiting

“The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, providing a classic neighborhood feel that is perfect for gathering with friends or watching a game. The menu offers a great selection of hearty options, and the food consistently arrives well-prepared with bold flavors and generous portions. I was particularly impressed by the attentive service; the staff was quick to check in and ensured that everything was handled with a friendly and professional attitude. The facility is well-maintained and clean, with a layout that balances a high-energy bar environment with comfortable dining spaces. It is a reliable spot for a relaxed and satisfying meal, as the energy of the room makes for an enjoyable experience every time. The management clearly does a great job of maintaining a consistent standard of hospitality, making it a standout choice for anyone looking for great food in a casual, upbeat setting.“

“Party Room catering food 🖤“

“It was my first time there and it was great. We sat at the bar and the bartender, although very busy, still took good care of us. The food was good, the ambiance was awesome. The live music was the icing on the cake. I'm definitely going back again.“

“Highly impressed with your work and services“

“Best restaurant in Chicago ! ❤️“

“Veal Marsala Alfredo spaghetti soup salad rolls butter absolutely delish, a really good restaurant!!!“

“Literally the best experience I’ve ever had at an Olive Garden and at a majority of the restaurants in the area! I can not sing enough praises, hot food, quick to refill, no wait, offered to clean a booth for us! Mia is the #1 server, if you’re eating here ask for her! You won’t regret it! Definitely will be coming back here over any other place!“

“My favorite local treat yourself!! Never disappoints and always stuffed 🤤😍“

“I had a catered event on October 2nd. The food was excellent!! Especially the Italian beef and Mac and cheese. Went to drop off stuff snd decided to have lunch since we were there. The Reuben was to die for!! As was the beef sandwich. We also loved the fries. Thank you Jim for making the food for our 30th anniversary party . I would highly recommend using them for all of your catering needs. And if you are in Thorton, pick up lunch. You won’t regret it.“

“Great food and excellent service!“

“Best Pizza in this area or maybe the best of all. I was in town helping my Uncle and he recommended we try it and I fell in love with their pizza!! In 2 and a half weeks I think I ate here 5-6 times!! Thank you for the great pizza!!“

“Good food. Excellent courteous and fast service.“

“What a lovely experience! Started off with some fresh, homemade cheese sticks and a glass of their delicious Borgoña based sangria. Ended up filling up on the Guadito, Papa Rellena, and Lomo Saltado. Everything was perfect. So good. Will be back for more!“

“buffet was 15 dollars no bread salad bar was bare min. not worth it! who doesn't put cheese on their salad?!? and no deserts!“

“A must try One of The Best Mom and Pap Pizza Joints on the South side of Chicago.😋“

“Several orders have been placed and received from this establishment. The pizza has consistently been hot, fresh and delicious! The food is so well prepared and tasty! I just love this restaurant. It’s my new go to place in the neighborhood.“

“the Chicago thin crust taste here in hammond. The butter crust is a must have. Not to mention it's so crispy so none of that floppy pizza.“

“the food is always made to order &&&& extremely goodt.! 😩 this is literally the only place I go on my lunch. 🤤🤤🤤“

“We had the thin crust pizza. It was probably the best I've ever had. The wait staff is great! Friendly and helpful. I have an allergy and they made sure it wouldn't be a problem. Would definitely recommend this place..atleased for the pizza.“

“Our meal was very delicious. Chicken vesuvio, sautéed perch, and linguini with red clam sauce all so good. Thank you for good service too.“

“It’s delish again!!

I’ve been going here for a few years and whenever I have a taste for sausage deep dish I get it from this location. They are usually delicious. Today, I called to place an order for 10inch sausage and was told they don’t offer that even though I was staring at the menu I received the last time I ordered a deep dish from there which was probably less than a month prior. Made me feel like I was given a premade pizza and once I received it I feel that feeling was confirmed. It was burnt around the edges no chunky sauce and yet, the bottom of the crust was doughy. Was really hoping to enjoy this especially when I had to order a larger pizza than originally planned. Just didn’t taste fresh at all. So disappointed. Also I found it odd the pizza was just sitting on counter and not kept warm.“

“Haven’t had it in awhile, was driving past and decided to stop. So delicious I stopped the next day too!!!! The only problem I had the second stop was one of my buns was too soggy, but the other 3 dogs were perfect!!!“

“Deliciously wonderful at a great price“

“great food,great staff,best buffet. i sometimes comes all the way from rockford,il“

“I grew up in this neighborhood and started eating this pizza in the 70's. Geneo's wouldn't be around if it wasn't great pizza! I can't wait to be back in the old neighborhood, stopping at Geneo's is a must.“

“Sbarro’s breakfast spread feels like the moment a fast-food joint suddenly remembers it has a soul. The eggs come out fluffy instead of rubbery, the peppers stay bright and sweet, and the sausage carries that satisfying, just-enough-spice warmth that wakes you up better than a motivational podcast. The roasted potatoes are the real ringleaders, though. They’ve got that crisp-on-the-edges, soft-in-the-center thing going on, like they were engineered by someone who genuinely cares about breakfast physics.

The whole plate tastes fresher than you expect from a spot best known for giant slices under heat lamps. It’s hearty without being heavy, comforting without getting sloppy. You walk away thinking, “Wait, did Sbarro just become my morning place?” That kind of pleasant surprise has a way of brightening the rest of the day.“