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“Hidden in plain sight in Lake Villa, this Italian restaurant is the kind of unassuming neighborhood gem critics quietly root for. It isn’t flashy, it isn’t loud, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: a place that consistently serves excellent food at fair prices. In the Lakes region—where Italian options can feel uneven—this spot rises confidently to the top. On my most recent visit, I was seated immediately at a corner table, a small but meaningful luxury in an age of hour-long waits. The dining room, typically hushed enough for actual conversation, again delivered one of its underrated pleasures: a peaceful meal without the intrusive din that plagues so many suburban restaurants. Service followed suit—friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to help, never hovering or rushing. The kitchen remains the star. My spaghetti with vodka sauce was outstanding—rich, balanced, and among the best renditions I’ve had anywhere in the region. Other entrées at the table echoed the same strengths: sauces with clarity and depth, pastas cooked with confident restraint, portions generous without tipping into excess. Cocktails, too, arrived promptly and properly mixed, further reinforcing the sense of a kitchen-and-bar team that takes pride in their craft. If there is a shortfall, it lies in the ambiance. The room carries a certain charm, but the décor feels a step behind the quality of the food. A refresh of tables, finishes, and overall presentation would elevate the experience from very good to genuinely special. The warmth is there—the aesthetics simply haven’t caught up yet. Even so, the value proposition is undeniable. For reliably excellent Italian cuisine, low noise, easy seating, earnest service, and honest pricing, this restaurant more than earns its “highly recommended” status. It is, in every meaningful way, Lake Villa’s little culinary treasure.“
“Wonderful and pleasant experience. Food and service is AAA+++. Always check specials listed in front counter when you come in. We strongly suggest the "Stuffed Green Pepper Soup" when it i available!!!“
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“I met a group of friends here for breakfast and was very pleased with the food and service. This is a small family owned businesses that is celebrating thier 45th anniversary. Let that sink in ... This family has been serving the community for 45 years. Felisha was our server. She was kind and friendly, provided excellent service, miraculously she remembered everyone's name at our table, lol, and even had a few good jokes up her sleeve. Thank you for the great service, Felisha! My compliments to the chef for cooking my poached eggs perfectly just the way I ordered them. And the hash potatoes were honestly some of the best I've had. 5 STARS across the board.“
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“Definitely worth the few extra minutes driving up here from Round Lake. I showed up on Thursday to find out they’ve got an all you can eat taco special 👀 I gotta roll myself out to my car after this. Don’t let the previous rough construction out front fool you, this place is gold. I had the steak and chorizo tacos that were superb. Mango margarita slapped 👏🏻“
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“Always a great place for breakfast or lunch. Watching Manny cook and hustle is good show. Friendly people“
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“Fantastic food! Excellent service! Welcoming atmosphere! Family friendly! Homemade desserts! We will be back!“
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“My husband just brought home food from Fogcutter, and as usual the food is amazing!! the pizza is my favorite in all of Lake County. I literally day dream about those garlic green beans. And this was my first time trying the mashed potatoes, and no shocker, fantastic! Thank you for being the best!“
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“We have not had a bad meal here yet! Everything from the chicken fingers made fresh to order, to the chili that warms you up we highly recommend trying it all! We love the amazing service and friendly people“
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“Delicious soups! Very friendly staff!!“
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“muy rico todo 🙏🏻 pero el trato de las personas es increíble, muchas gracias a todo el equipo 🙏🏻 Dios los bendiga!!“
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“Very inviting folks! Absolutely delicious and HUGE portions for a very good price! I'll be eating off the chicken teriyaki for a week!! HIGHLY recommend!“
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“We went there for the first time over the weekend. Everything was delicious and everyone was so nice! We’ll be back.“
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“Excellent food and customer service!“
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“Great Food! Great atmosphere and Great service! Highly recommended!“
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“We love Ace’s!! Jess and Nina are so awesome! You know you’re “home” when you walk in and they already know your drink and food orders by heart. They always go above and beyond for all their customers when we are there. Both very genuine and authentic. Food is always amazing and you can’t beat their specials! Another reason we keep coming back! Food, service, clean, great ambiance and always friendly patrons which ends up being great group conversations with the employees. Ace’s is decently our go to spot!“
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“It's not much to look at from the outside, but inside has a friendly, hometown diner atmosphere. The prices are probably apt for the area. The servings were surprisingly large, and the food delicious“
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“I have been to your restaurant three times first time had steak tacos ,second time ribeye burrito, tonight tampiquena dinner all three were delicious!!!! Don't change anything. You really have it going on!!!!!“
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“The lengua tacos were delicious and the tamales were loaded with shredded pork. I’ll be back again soon.“
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“We have been going here for a while. The other breakfast places around here are nothing compared to whistle stop. The food is always fresh, hot, friendly professional staff and every guest is treated the same which makes us feel comfortable and wecome. I have not had one bad dish everything is great. Their fries are really good too. Keep up the good work. My kids love you guys!
Kid-friendliness: Yes totally kid friendly. They have a kid menu and accomodate to each kid needs.“
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“Good food and the outside seating was good for a evening dinner. We highly recommend The Grove Pub and Grill.“
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“Amazing food and great service! One of the faves in lake county! Highly recommend! A+!!!!!“
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“Not as much fun as thirty years ago but still not bad.“
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“The young lady at the cash register Jarely is a fantastic customer service person. She is always so friendly on the phone taking your order and then very friendly and attentive when you arrive to pick up your pizza. We go to this ROSATI location all the time and she has always been very friendly and receptive.“
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“Awesome place to eat and drink. Outside tables on the sand overlooking the water. Great service by Kylie.“
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“What is going on with the cooks? Food was always good but it has changed. Not one of the top places to go to eat anymore!“
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“The app said it was going to take 1hr 35 minutes for delivery but the pizza was delivered within 35 minutes and it was amazing as always!!! When I got the text my driver was on the way my family beyond happy they didn’t have to wait any longer.“
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“I came to try the meat loaf stack and my wife the steak sandwich. We thought the food was delicious, and the service was great. We arrived a little before 5 on Friday which was a good time because the restaurant filled up quickly after wards. We’ll definitely be coming back.“
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“Really great food. A staple here in Johnsburg.“
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“Awesome must go place. Outdoor seating. Great Lake view.“
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“We love Chopstix. Their vegetables are always fresh and their sesame chicken is amazing.“
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“Excellent food and service! Huge breakfast menu with so many options!“
“It’s always a fun time had by all. Everybody is very friendly.“
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“Great food, fair prices, friendly staff.“
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“The best Food and atmosphere. Great friendly service.“
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“Im not sure if its your location but the food always taste diffrent the canolli (which i order alot) never taste the same but when its made right unbeatable. the lemon, cinnamon the whole package its great but then sometimes I get it and there just ok. But yea a rant about canolli. Still will order tho
Chicken parm good just not enough sauce“
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“I live in Green Bay and I've been here twice. Both times the food and service was excellent.“
“Beautiful View Great Food A+ Staff What more do ya want? Anyone givin' this place less than 4-stars is clueless!“
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“Every time to grab subs from this location, I am always met with a clean environment along with quick and kind service. They are very attentive and I’ve never had a bad experience with the food or service here. They always have fresh toppings when i’m there and I can always count on the food being delicious.“
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“Freaking excellent owners operating an awesome small business that will help you start the day off right!! Excellent fresh baked goods and donuts are amazing!! I never experienced the bakery with the old ownership-so I can’t speak to the history, but the bakery is a must-stop in the morning when passing through Fox Lake!“
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“I ordered the Happy Family meal, it never disappoints! Always enough food for 3 meals~ for me😉“
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“Two of the dishes were very good. The meatloaf entrée was disappointing.. service was good with taking orders, but I had brought two new guests that I had never been there so I had to ask the server to explain about the restaurant. Later we had to ask the soup and when we went to order, then we asked if there were specials which there were so it took us more time to figure out what we decided. Having to ask multiple questions instead of a proper greeting was a bummer. There was only one other table seated, our waitress would disappear for 15/20min.... Didn't check to see how our food was until it was finished.  I have been here multiple times and it was excellent. This was the first time of a disaster.“
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“All the waitresses are amazing, the food is top tier. My go to place for wings for sure“
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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Authentic 🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine. Perfect For Date Night, Friends, Family, Kid Friendly. Beautiful Atmosphere, Warm Friendly, & Inviting. Great Menu, Cozy Bar. Best Of All Chef Salvatores Culinary Delights!! Great Staff. 🙋🏻❤️🍕 🍝🥖 Tell Salvatore Leon Sent Ya!! 🤌🏼“
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“We had liver and onions with mashed potatoes and chicken fajitas today. Both were very good. The liver was some of the best we've ever had.“
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“Great times celebration of my wife’s Milestone birthday!!!“
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“Clean! No frills authentic food at a great value! They give you chips and salsa and the best soup for free. The service is friendly. Salsas are perfect. A steak burrito for $8.50. What! makes this the best hidden gem around. Viva Lomeli’s“
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“Anthony is always super friendly on the phone! Always super patient with us deciding what we want and I just want him to know we appreciate you!“
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“This place has improved in every way since new ownership took over! Love the food and the service!“
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“Today, we visited Antioch Pizza Shop – Fox Lake, IL, and what an amazing experience! 🍕 The location was great, and the food was absolutely awesome.
We ordered a custom pizza, and the manager was incredibly nice and patient. He took the time to understand all of our custom pizza details and made sure everything was just right.
When the pizza came out, it looked so tempting that we couldn’t wait to dig in! 😋 We completely forgot to take a full picture before enjoying it, but we managed to capture a few pictures for reference.
I would highly recommend everyone to visit this place once—and I’m sure you’ll want to go back again! 🍕❤“
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“My husband and I have enjoyed our dinners here for 45 years. Similar menu and same receipes. We celebrated our wedding rehearsal dinner here. Our favorite restaurant for our anniversary and birthdays, the best restaurant for Friday fish fry in the state of Wisconsin!“