The restaurant is simply too loud and it really detracts from the entire dining experience. After all of the similar comments, one would think that someone from the restaurant would take action. Also, their GF pasta is terrible. It was mushy, and the waiter wasn't even on top of what kind of pasta was GF - first he said it was "only spaghetti," then said they were out of spaghetti, so it was "only penne."
Alan Stried
This a very nice Italian restaurant. The food and service was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
food_from_the_usa
This place! Always a great meal and service. I’ve lived in the area and this place is so underrated. You can’t go wrong with the vodka pasta. While I did not have that tonight. The chicken was amazing. Cooked to perfection. The fresh side salad was amazing. Can’t go wrong with parking it right so use the valet.
It was a great experience, overall. The servers were attentive and worked as a team. The specials included a special on a bottle of wine which was a good bottle especially for the price. We ordered an appetizer and pasta dishes. I was a slightly disappointed the pasta wasn't fresh, but it was cooked perfectly and the sauces were banging, so unbelievably flavorful.Overall, great food, great service, and will absolutely be back.Dietary restrictions: They make every dish to order and can accommodate gluten free guests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clink93
It was a great experience, overall. The servers were attentive and worked as a team. The specials included a special on a bottle of wine which was a good bottle especially for the price. We ordered an appetizer and pasta dishes. I was a slightly disappointed the pasta wasn't fresh, but it was cooked perfectly and the sauces were banging, so unbelievably flavorful. Overall, great food, great service, and will absolutely be back.
Hector Garcia
Bottaio definitely makes you feel like in portofino?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juli sarno
Wonderful food and service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debbie Schardt
Great food, great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barb Paul
Love this place. One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Chicagoland area! Haven’t been there in a long time. Must get back there soon.
This is our go too Italian Restaurant whenever we are taking friends or family out for dinner. Great food, excellent service and fairly price. Been to this restaurant for years and it's always spot on!
Timothy McGrain
Romantic Dinner with My Domenique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
TOOTALL
We had a very good meal experience and enjoyed our server. I am learning Italian and was able to have a discussion with him in Italian and ordered our food in Italian. Very fun and interesting. I had the veal chop that was cooked perfectly. Finished with a crema al limone and a sip of grappa will be back again soon
Courtney J.
Love this cozy spot! Great ambiance, music, and food. Hosted a fantastic business dinner here on a Tuesday night. Even for a weekday, there were quite a few dinner goers. The portions are great for sharing or great for taking home as leftovers. Highly recommend if you are looking for a homey Italian meal!
July B
My recent visit to this Italian eatery offered a mixed bag of experiences, leading me to rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The highlights included a tomato sauce that was notably light and enjoyable, avoiding the heaviness often found in such sauces.Additionally, the staff deserves commendation for their exceptional service, being both friendly and accommodating, which certainly added value to the dining experience.However, there were aspects that fell short of expectations. Several dishes, while okay, lacked the depth of flavor one anticipates in Italian cuisine. The soup, though freshly prepared and not from a can, was basic in taste and missing the quintessential Italian spices that could have elevated it.Furthermore, the ambiance of the restaurant detracted from the overall comfort. Seated near the windows in an unheated area of the restaurant, the cold was a notable discomfort during my meal. This aspect of the dining environment could certainly use improvement, especially during colder months.In conclusion, while the service was a standout, the culinary experience and comfort of the dining space left room for improvement.Therefore, a rating of 3 out of 5 stars seems fitting for this establishment.
The restaurant is simply too loud and it really detracts from the entire dining experience. After all of the similar comments, one would think that someone from the restaurant would take action. Also, their GF pasta is terrible. It was mushy, and the waiter wasn't even on top of what kind of pasta was GF - first he said it was "only spaghetti," then said they were out of spaghetti, so it was "only penne."
This a very nice Italian restaurant. The food and service was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place! Always a great meal and service. I’ve lived in the area and this place is so underrated. You can’t go wrong with the vodka pasta. While I did not have that tonight. The chicken was amazing. Cooked to perfection. The fresh side salad was amazing. Can’t go wrong with parking it right so use the valet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cake, Antipasto, House Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Spaghetti Bolognese, Bruschetta
It was a great experience, overall. The servers were attentive and worked as a team. The specials included a special on a bottle of wine which was a good bottle especially for the price. We ordered an appetizer and pasta dishes. I was a slightly disappointed the pasta wasn't fresh, but it was cooked perfectly and the sauces were banging, so unbelievably flavorful.Overall, great food, great service, and will absolutely be back.Dietary restrictions: They make every dish to order and can accommodate gluten free guests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a great experience, overall. The servers were attentive and worked as a team. The specials included a special on a bottle of wine which was a good bottle especially for the price. We ordered an appetizer and pasta dishes. I was a slightly disappointed the pasta wasn't fresh, but it was cooked perfectly and the sauces were banging, so unbelievably flavorful. Overall, great food, great service, and will absolutely be back.
Bottaio definitely makes you feel like in portofino?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food and service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place. One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Chicagoland area! Haven’t been there in a long time. Must get back there soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Delicious food. Great atmosphere. Superb service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is our go too Italian Restaurant whenever we are taking friends or family out for dinner. Great food, excellent service and fairly price. Been to this restaurant for years and it's always spot on!
Romantic Dinner with My Domenique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
We had a very good meal experience and enjoyed our server. I am learning Italian and was able to have a discussion with him in Italian and ordered our food in Italian. Very fun and interesting. I had the veal chop that was cooked perfectly. Finished with a crema al limone and a sip of grappa will be back again soon
Love this cozy spot! Great ambiance, music, and food. Hosted a fantastic business dinner here on a Tuesday night. Even for a weekday, there were quite a few dinner goers. The portions are great for sharing or great for taking home as leftovers. Highly recommend if you are looking for a homey Italian meal!
My recent visit to this Italian eatery offered a mixed bag of experiences, leading me to rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The highlights included a tomato sauce that was notably light and enjoyable, avoiding the heaviness often found in such sauces.Additionally, the staff deserves commendation for their exceptional service, being both friendly and accommodating, which certainly added value to the dining experience.However, there were aspects that fell short of expectations. Several dishes, while okay, lacked the depth of flavor one anticipates in Italian cuisine. The soup, though freshly prepared and not from a can, was basic in taste and missing the quintessential Italian spices that could have elevated it.Furthermore, the ambiance of the restaurant detracted from the overall comfort. Seated near the windows in an unheated area of the restaurant, the cold was a notable discomfort during my meal. This aspect of the dining environment could certainly use improvement, especially during colder months.In conclusion, while the service was a standout, the culinary experience and comfort of the dining space left room for improvement.Therefore, a rating of 3 out of 5 stars seems fitting for this establishment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5