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Illinois, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in North Riverside
Reviews on Italian food in North Riverside, Illinois, United States. North Riverside is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 6,672.
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10. Mattone
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By ann063
Great server,mgr.,prices& food!!This place is the place to EAT!!!The server was terrific ,very personable & helpful,,,,,,,you'd never ever think she was new.....she is a natural!!!Manager came to table.....nice touch ..he also was very nice!! The buss boy was also very attentive .......EVERYTHING was just WONDERFUL .......Thanks.
9. LaBarra Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By leftout
I drove to North Riverside to visit with and family before our flight to Greece. After I came in, I was asked did I want Fish and Chips or Italian. I told them I had fish Wed. evening. So we went to La Barra. I expected better after reading the history of La Barra. I compare the food to a Italian Restaurant in Lexington, Ky. I found La Barra did not compare. The portion I had was small. The wait staff was very efficient. I would not go back if I was not in a group. The Grandkids enjoyed their selection of food. Everyone has their on taste in food. The tiramisu was the best.
8. La Notte Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By R Bruce D
A neighborhood storefront type restaurant. Not particularly fancy, but great food. They are very proud of their establishment and the quality shows in the food and service. Dining is relaxed as each dish is cooked as ordered which ensures the freshest preparation. The owners are always on site and check in to ensure your experience is the best, engaging without interfering. We had a wonderful meal and we will definitely return again and again. La Notte seems to be a bit expensive for a neighborhood Berwyn restaurant, but don't worry it is worth it.
7. Capri Ristorante Berwyn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By ShayneU
We had reservations for 7:45 on a Friday night and were immediately seared. We enjoyed a lovely meal in a comfortably decorated Italian restaurant. Jose our server was both attentive and informative. We started with warm bread and a delicious dipping sauce. Then we were served a salad as well as pasta fagioli soup. We enjoyed two bottles of a semi sweet merlot. Our meals were served in a prompt manner and hot We enjoyed the white fish special with spinach and angel hair pasta. Amazing. My husband had the pork chops. My daughter had the chicken parmigiana on penne pasta. We had so much we all took home a to go box. Highly recommend.
6. Cucina Paradiso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 132 reviews
Cucina Paradiso is a regional Italian restaurant, meaning that we create weekly menu changes from the Northern part of Italy all the way down to the Southern part. All in a modern, contemporary dining room along with a professional staff.
Reviewed By Zlch0c
Our family of four with two teen boys were out for dinner in Oak Park due to another event near there, and looked for an Italian restaurant. This had great reviews already. We are more great experiences to share. They provided breads with 3 different kids and olive oil with parmasean cheese and 4 olives that were soaked and slight pepper flavor. A great start. We started with the fried calamari and the brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were Amazing - with lemon and parmasean cheese on top. My son and I then tried the lobster bisque. This was different that most, with a brown color. It was broth based instead of heavy cream, and we both loved it. It was larger than cup for sure also. The best story was when my son commented that the soup only came with 1 toasted piece of bread, and about 30 seconds later the waitress showed up and asked if he'd like a few more pieces of bread to go with the soup. Wow! It's like she read his mind. Then I ordered the Pear pizza, which was very sweet and tasty. I only finished about 1/2 of it. My husband ordered the Margarita and similarly only finished half. Our teen sons, both over 6'3" who usually finish all meals, got the "full" portion size of pasta and both did not finish. Both the shells and the spaghetti bolognese were excellent. We didn't have room for dessert, so we got our leftovers to go.
5. Il Vicolo Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By RockeRoanoke
Arrived at opening and we were warmly greeted by Roberto. After viewing the menu and given warm bread with olive oil, Roberto answered some menu questions. We ordered and thoroughly enjoyed Gnocchi alla Vodka and Penne Prosciutto e Piselli. Both meals were EXCELLENT and presented well.
4. Tipsters Village Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By zimrock
Been coming here for decades!! Great for large groups they have huge round tables! Ribs that fall off the bone, homemade fries, garbage salad to die for! Cavatelli in a vodka sauce yummy! 8 ginger Cavatelli in marinara! Service great! Probably had everything on t he menu at one time you will never have a bad meal here... my nephew adore their burgers!! Huge!
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3. Gaetano's & Ristorantino Mediterraneo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 101 reviews
Analyzing who Gaetano is, and where he comes from (Bagheria, Sicily), he decided to go back to his roots and the basic fundamentals of Mediterranean cuisine, honoring the chefâs who taught him, his parents, and his mentor, Francesco Paolo Sanmarco, the pr
Reviewed By Taylor B
In 2011, owner/chef Gaetano Di Benedetto of Gaetano's in Forest Park was presented the distinguished "Ospitalita Italiana" award by the Italian government for his "authentic" Italian restaurant, an honor that only 600 restaurants worldwide have achieved. It figures. Gaetano's is unique with appetizers like crab cake cannelloni dei Cesari or desserts like tiramisu and home-made limoncello. Located at 7636 Madison Street, Gaetano's specializes in old school Italian cooking with classic recipes. Opened in 1978, Gaetano's serves from 5 to 9:30 Monday through Thursday and 4:30 to 10:30 Friday and Saturday. My wife and I opted for the a la carte menu. We started with spicy shrimp bisque with house-made Italian sausage, baby mixed greens tossed with sliced tomatoes, cucumber and red onion with sweet mustard vinaigrette, caramelized almonds, crispy pasta and carrots, and shrimp sauteed with caramelized garlic, gorgonzola and a touch of cream served in a puff pastry. Can it get better than this? Yes. For entrees, we chose one of Gaetano's specialties, the veal chop stuffed with crab meat sauteed with garlic, shrimp, gorgonzola fondue served over mashed potatoes, and the provimi veal scaloppine sauteed with shallots, garlic, assorted wild and exotic mushrooms, soaked with Marsala-white wine sauce and served with mashed potatoes. For dessert, what else but tiramisu? For a fine dining experience at an Italian restaurant, it doesn't get any better than this.
North Riverside Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in North Riverside
2. Freddy's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Z7229JMmartins
The place is legendary and proves every time why!I always come in ready to buy a particular item. But my mind usually changes when I see the food displayed! Some fabulous food just calls my name and I have to get it.Just the other day, I came in open minded and the chicken parm and rice balls were calling me. They were awesome continuing the long amazing track record of great food from Freddyâs.Pizza, gelato and everything they make and sell is special. Do yourself a favor and experience Freddyâs!
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1. Lou Malnatiâs Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By Eric H
This would be great pizza if it were the 1970s, and your other options were Little Caesarâs and Dominos. However, in the 21st Cenrtury, there are so many better options, even among national chains. Visitors to Chicago who feel compelled to try Chicago deep dish will find it here. Just donât confuse it with GOOD pizza. Hi Eric, we are sorry to see you had a disappointing experience with us. We would love to hear from you about this more directly. What could we have done better? Please click the link to fill out the corresponding information. We are looking forward to hearing from you and truly appreciate your patience with us. http://bit.ly/LousCrew Best, Michelle Martinez Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
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