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“my husband and i had stopped here a few times after eating at rootstock across the street for espresso, but we decided tonight to finally give the food a try! we are totally blown away. per usual, the service is 10/10. friendly, helpful, and all around a great environment. the food was stellar, and our drinks were unique and impressive. we will definitely be back!“
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“My boyfriend and I came in for a last minute dinner without a reservation and the hostess was able to seat us on the patio which we appreciated. We ordered the cacio e pepe and the focaccia, and they were both delicious! The cacio e Pepe was a little smaller than what you would receive at other restaurants, but it was just enough for one person, but I would keep that in mind if looking to share dishes.“
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“This was my first visit and I was a little overwhelmed. I came for a slice for lunch and was amazed by all the options. Fresh pasta, chicken parm, sandwiches, calzones and so much more all ready to go. I ordered my pizza and there was a cannoli in front of me in the case so I had to get that. While I was waiting for my pizza to be warmed up I admired the Gelato selection and ended up adding on a half pint of key lime pie Gelato. The slice, cannoli and Gelato came to $15. All of the food was amazingly delicious. I'll definitely go back soon to try more.“
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“Was in the neighborhood and I stopped by. Italian beef sandwich is amazing. Loaded with beef. Only thing that happened was that I ordered an Italian combo and I got just a regular Italian beef. Giardiniera was not spicy at all and I do like spicy. Otherwise, will probably be back.Parking: There is a parking lot on the side of the building.“
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“We’ve been to Marco’s a few times and have enjoyed our experiences. There is always a wide variety of thoughtfully prepared options to choose from in all categories, land and sea appetizers, entrees, several salads and desserts. Last night we had the bacon wrapped scallops appetizer which was delicious, the mahi mahi and shrimp with a delicious coconut based sauce. The strip steak was cooked perfectly and came with some lovely crisp veggies; unfortunately the steak was tough and almost stringy. The server asked if there was anything else I’d like which felt like the right thing to do. The servers are efficient but generally not warm and fuzzy. And the environment is very loud. Anyone with hearing issues wouldn’t be able to hear anyone else at their table without that person raising their voice considerably.“
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“Wow! Great new estaurant by the owner of Due Lire! It's a beautiful space with be a great menu and the best service! First time here, super busy, inside and out, on a Saturday night. *Update: After a year of coming here, really can't say enough about how delicious the food is and how inviting the experience is. The tuna tartare and all of the pastas are highly recommended.“
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“Made reservations on a Friday night for Saturday. No problem. We were a little early but were seated immediately and were given a choice of table. We starred with cocktails. I had a vodka martini, and she had campari and soda. They were good. We also had the Burrata Capresewith out cocktails. It was very good. Love the amount of balsamic vinegar they used. Perfect. For our entrees, she had the Gnocchi di Ricotta Ai Tartufo. The gnocchi consisted of ricotta, not potato. It was also good. I had the risotto with duck breast and mushrooms. I had a hard time choosing an entree, everything sounded so good. For dessert she had the specials. Mine was blueberry mousse she had a latte. The meal and the service was excellent. We will eat here again.“
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“Thin crust crispy tavern style pizza!! I’ve had many pizzas and different styles, but this is the best I’ve had in a while. We had the pepperoni with hot gardenia peppers and for apps jalapeño poppers and sausage toasted ravioli. The pizzas are def made with love and had that PERFECT crisp bite!! Can’t wait to come back for some more and this place is CASH ONLY ??Kid-friendliness: High chairs for babies.“
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“Wow! Just wow!!! Posto 31 has the best happy hour I've had in a long time. My amazing friend and I love doing happy hour during the week at different places around town and came across Posto 31. We decided to give it a try and we were blown away. The food was deliciously good. The filet sliders were cooked at medium rare and melted in your mouth like butter. The meatballs are to die for. Like by far the best meatball ever. The creamy polenta and sauce tied it all together. The whipped honey ricotta sesame toast is heaven sent. That there alone is a dessert for me. The creamy sauce from the freshly made rigatoni is a dream and made me think I was in someone's kitchen in Italy. Plus the strawberry thyme drink made by Abraham was the bomb! I'm coming back for that one again. The service was fast and the staff were so nice. We didn't have to wait long for our food. The ambiance is very upscale to me, super clean and the decor is beautifully done. Also shout out to the amazing couple we got to meet during our happy hour named Mark and Christian! I totally wished I got their number. They made our first visit so much fun and we got to enjoy a shot of Lemoncello that is also house made with them. Kudos to the chef and owner!! Such an amazing vibe. See ya'll again soon!“
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“EXCELLENT DATE NIGHT SPOT!Stopped one night after a Blackhawks game. I was worried we were completely underdressed, It was obvious that it is a small neighborhood restaurant when the waitress asked if we'd ever been and said she didn't recognize us. The menu was amazing! The authentic Italian cuisine is very flavorful and the portions are perfect. We will definitely be back!“
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“We rented out the banquet room for a family party and between the food and service, the experience was exceptional. Everyone raved about the food options and the staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. I would highly recommend Francesca's for any event you might have.“
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“Buzzy, small restaurant with a really nice atmosphere. Casually confident service, a lovely wine list, and a short but well thought out menu of takes on Piemontese regional classics. Feels more like eating in Italy than Italian food in the US for sure. The room is quite dark and it gets quite loud when full, but it just means the place feels alive. Nicely thought out cocktails to start.“
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“If you want true Italian cooking and a friendly atmosphere, then Mangia Napoli is the place. I cannot express enough how great the food is! Thank you to Fonz, Eddie & Vinnie for the excellence in food. Fonz the Zuppa you prepared for our anniversary was beyond excellent! Many thanks“
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“Sunday lunch was a wonderful experience for several reasons. The restaurant was open according to their posted store hours. A few years ago, this would have been a silly compliment. But these days, we have had several encounters in which we would arrive at an eatery and notice the doors are still locked even though it's past their usual store open hours. Needless to say, service was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Our party of six shared the smoked trout dip, calamari, charred pepperoni pizza, white mushroom and truffle pizza, Italian cheesecake, and tiramisu. The smoked trout dip is a tad high on sodium but I really like how it was served with flaxseed crackers. The pizza are served Romana style, therefore rectangular and fluffy. The crust is thin but with a crunch. Even better, they are half-price on Sundays!“
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“This is an absolutely spectacular spot to stop. Quick service, terrific food and incredibly great prices. I wanted to get myself an italian beef while I was here in Chicago and Frannies helped me accomplish that goal in the best way possible. Thank you for the terrific experience and I will certainly be back.“
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“Food was scrumptious. Got the salad, cream of chicken and a sandwich, and a tiramisu.Everything came really fast. And the whole place was spotless. Verrrrrry happy with my visit.Wheelchair accessibility: The parking lot and store are on the same level. The curb allows wheels on the left hand side of the parking lot as well. The chairs are movable.“
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“True Italian cooking in a bar like setting, has a private side room away from the bar and outdoor seating weather permitting. Long time established bar that has been remodeled to make it more family friendly.Parking: Newly asphalt parking lot that can get full, but street parking is close by.Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap spots right by entrance and no stairs inside.“
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“Our server ruined our experience!! We always come here!!! And Rachel V was so rude, so brief, so not helpful or engage at all!!!! Never asked if we were Ben wanted any more drinks, we had to ask the busser for bread and boxes. She was awful - we normally love it here too bad the friends we brought never want to go back because of her !!“
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“Best local spot for gelato or food!! They always have a huge variety of gelato and ice cream flavors. I love coming here, the portions are always big as well. Their food is served hot and tasty! I also really like the small and intimate environment. I always have great service!“
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“Can’t lie it was funny how my order came about but the sweetest delivery lady was in my building and the smell alone was tantalizing. I asked where is that from?!! And next think you know we were eating ROSATI’S for dinner. Me and my wife loved it. And we appreciate how they got it to us and took the order even though they closed at 10. It was fresh and piping hot. Without all the expensive cost of Uber eats. Crust could’ve been a little crispier but I understand it was time to shut the ovens down!! Amazing service too“
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“This family owned business is such a warm and inviting place. The food was amazing, every bite was a burst of flavor. The portions are large so plan on getting more than one meal out of it. The prices are very reasonable and the owners make you feel like old friends. Highly recommend and I will be back.“
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“Came in for the first time looking for an authentic pasta experience and I GOT IT. Rick was super friendly and helpful, and arranged for us to eat in the shop after hearing we didn’t live nearby. Rigatoni ala vodka and pancetta spinach ravioli were fantastic. The chew to those noodles is out of this world. Focaccia with their house garlic olive oil was a great compliment to our pasta. We will absolutely return another day.“
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“Discovered this gem last night. Wonderful Italian restaurant in a residential area not too far from Midway Airport. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We parked in the lot and were seated right away. Wait staff were friendly and accommodating with good recommendations. I would love to go back.“
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“We visited for the first time yesterday and it was AMAZING! Great ambience, friendly staff, good music but the food was the star of the show. Absolutely delicious! Everything from the bread, salads, soups and entrees. We will definitely be back!!!“
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“We hosted my son’s communion party at Porretta’s last May and we were very satisfied with everything, so we decided to cater for my mother’s birthday party. We ordered a few days prior and John was able to accommodate us in spite of the short notice.We had it delivered on time and with care. All the food was delicious but our guests especially raved about the Rigatoni Vodka and the mini meatballs.I am already planning our next celebration and will be using Porrettas catering once again!“
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“We love Francesca's! The food, service and ambience are always great. Francesca's has the best wine selection on the south side. The food is delicious and consistent. My favorite is the risotto! I could eat it every day. Miguel, the assistant manager, is always there to greet us with a friendly smile.“
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“Best vpn pizza in the aria.. staff is on top of everything and service is great , fast quick and fresh then going there for years love it I just wish they would change up their money once in a while introduce new pizzas introduce new dishes but it’s 100% “
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“The food here is beyond exquisite. Homemade gnocchi and table side polenta steal the show, but everything is amazing. Make sure to ask for a table outside in the wine garden in the back. You will pass through this tiny restaurant into a true oasis in the back. The unassuming front of the restaurant wouldn’t make you think the food is as incredible as it is.“
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“The food was good. Reasonable prices and the owners are magnificent. Everybody there. It's a good place to be very friendly. Very the service is good. Everybody can't complain about nothing.And thank God, their prices were so low that I had to ask the waitress if she forgot to add something to do and she said no, that's the price, I said you can't even go to McDonald's for the price, and it was good food. So I'm very happy and I will definitely go back and back and back.“
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“First time here and it was fantastic! The staff and the food were great. From the moment we walked in to the time we left, we felt welcomed and taken care of. The staff really takes pride in their work and prodiving great customer service.We'll be coming back soon to try more, we'd highly recommend this hidden gem!“
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“I have been shopping at Nottoli for 25+ years. Their Italian sausage is the best. Yesterday, I called in an order for a party tray of 40 mini sub sandwiches at 2:15 pm. They were ready at 3:15 for pick up. The sandwiches were “award winning”. My wife brought them to a rehearsal for her church choir. Their staff is top notch. If you have not visited the store please do, you will not be disappointed.“
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“Found this local family owned spot while on business travel and staying near O'Hare airport. It's BYOB and good thing there is a Market/Liquor/Wine/Beer store next door. While the Caprese salad and Minestrone soup were not that desirable, the house Lasagna was excellent. Flavor, portion, meat, cheese, marinara sauce were delicious.“
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“We had a fantastic time at Saba celebrating my Mother's birthday... The waitress and host were both so kind and attentative. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed our selection from the Brunch menu. Would highly recommend and will come again :) Thank you for a great afternoon at Saba !“
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“A fantastic place to have deep dish pizza in Chicago! A friend recommended this as we are from out of country. Would definitely come back again for their deep dish pizza stuffed crust. Their pizza crust is the best thing another the pizza (I personally don’t eat crusts on pizza, but here, it’s my favourite part). We also had a side of parmesan garlic fries and a Caesar salad which were a fantastic addition. Thanks Dimitri for the fantastic service!“
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“enjoyed a wonderful dinner last night, started off with the mezza platter which i highly recommend followed by the most tender octopus ive ever had then thoroughly enjoyed the scallops which were exquisite and also ordered the chicken thighs with a unique taste of its own; i was visiting from out of town but its worth the drive and i highly recommend a visit“
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“This was such a pleasant surprise and hidden gem for the neighborhood. The whole meal was amazing, portions were good and the flavors were on point. Service was great and they even gave us the most amazing cheesy soft chewy hot out of the pizza oven bread on the house when we asked for extra bread to sop up the sauce in the mussels. Everything at this place is delicious and unique! We would highly recommend Buona Terra Ristorante for a genuinely next level, Italian dining experience.“
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“had an incredible experience at this restaurant! the staff was extremely hospitable and accommodating. i have a lot of food allergies and they were able to make all accommodations and double check everything. the food was DELICIOUS. our table got the Grigliato Misto, a new salad (forget the name but it had an assortment of berries and grapes - SO REFRESHING!!!), broiled lake superior whitefish, roasted brussels sprouts, and a seasonal new drink - espresso old fashion.grigliato misto - 10/10. good portion, great flavor, cooked perfectlysalad - 10/10, honestly could have eaten just this with how good it wasbrussels sprouts - 9/10 the brussels were huge but the flavor was really goodbroiled lake superior whitefish - 6/10 it was fine but it wasn’t anything special. it was missing some flavorsespresso old fashion - 9/10“
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“Been going here for 35 years plus, always SOLID, My favorite beef by far, All the team there treat you like family. 10 out of 10 everyday!!! MUST HAVE BEEF ( juicy , with their homeade hot giardinara or sweet, and cheddar).. it's a can't miss combo.. enjoy..“
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“Friday pizza night review Came for the pizza would come back for the salad. Atmosphere and service is top notch here. And we will be back to try other things as well. The wedge salad was freaking amazing. They really elevated an old classic! Wine selection is very good here The pizza was good but not amazing. The tart was a nice lighter finish.“
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“The service, food, and ambience are all consistently impeccable. I highly recommend the polenta with Ragu. Ours this time was pork shoulder Ragu, and it was unbelievably good! Get it with a side of bread for an extra treat! Plenty to share or a hearty entrée for one.“
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“My boyfriend and I love this place. It's extremely clean inside and we usually just place an order to go over phone. We usually will get chicken Alfredo or baked mostaccioli, but we ALWAYS get those tacos. They are actually very very good!“
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“This was my first visit to Victory and definitely not my last! Food and cocktails were delicious and our server, Orlando, was the NICEST person! Thanks to the manager who took care of me and my bestie. Wonderful ambiance and friendly staff!“
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“At first when they first opened up I was disappointed. But they sure did change my opinion about them through out the last 6 time I have ordered from them. Excellent quality pizzas and they taste great. If you ask they will cook it to your liking as well this is why I have to give them 5 stars. Thank you for moving into the area!“
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“I do love the Alpine shop in Elmwood Park, but I have to say I like this location much better. A very friendly staff & a few tables for outdoor eating. Don't get me wrong the staff is friendly at Elmwood Park but they have so much going on that a few times our orders were messed up. So, I think I will stick with the Westchester location. Alot of parking too which is a Big Plus. The sandwiches are very fresh. Delicious as well! The cookies look very good too & next time I will add that & even a packaged brownie to our order. I never knew this location existed until we took a trip to the Queen of Heaven Cemetery. My Husband & I wanted to eat lunch first. We were shocked to find out Alpine is in Westchester for 7 years!! I am very happy we found out! The best subs around!! I had turkey with cheddar cheese & Gerry had The Alpine.“
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“Would I visit this place again: YesWas this place clean: YesOutdoor seating: YesWas this place hard to find: NoWhat would I change about this place: NothingWhat was my favorite thing about this place: Real homemade espresso and delicious food. The atmosphere is authentic and I felt at home again.“
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“Everything was amazing... great food ... we had the chicken parm w veggies and carbonara pasta... As an appetizer we had fried calamari ... and for desert a slice of teremesu ... the music the atmosphere Everything was perfect... both me and my gf left very happy...“
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“We went to celebrate my 50th Birthday, the establishment was suggested to us by a family member. The service was excellent, the staff is very well trained. The food was affordable and delicious, on point !!! Highly recommend it. Besides everything been good, the highlight for me was seen how one of the owners was going table to table asking her guest how everything was and how she was engaging with everyone as if there were family members joining her for dinner.“
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“Amazing Italian style restaurant! I do all my family occasions here ! Amazing service and professional and exceptional services! The food always outstanding!Thank you all for taking care of my family! My party always 15+ people between adults and kids and everyone at the end is amazed with their food !“
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“Last Friday my wife and I dropped into Joes for the first time and we weren’t disappointed! We were greeted by friendly staff and live music! David was our server and he was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and had great food recommendations! My wife and I tried a few appetizers and the pizza. Everything we ate was delicious! This place is a 10/10 and we will definitely be going back!“
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“The food is amazing- authentic, attention to detail, quality ingredients... the atmosphere is family friendly but great for a date night and the bar is lovely. The staff is friendly and genuine, and the manager Cesear makes us feel like family. It's with the drive ... however I live 5 minutes away so this place is my go to for dinner and drinks.“