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La Zingara, Arlington Heights, IL

La Zingara

4.4
4.4
136 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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La Zingara Trattoria is one of the most iconic Italian restaurants in the area. Serving authentic italian food in the Chicago NW area for the last 25 years. Family traditions are our inspiration. Please make us part of yours!

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Sicilian, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (847) 398-3700

  • Website

    http://www.lazingaraitalian.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Sammy Fortanelli

  • Location

    2300 E Rand Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60004

  • Neighborhood

    Arlington Heights

  • Cross street

    Rand rd & waterman

  • Parking details

    Full private parking lot.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • Gamberi All' Aragosta$14.00

    Fresh shrimp grilled and glazed with a delectable lobster sauce

    • Calamari Fritti O alla Griglia$13.50

      Your choice of lightly breaded or fried squid served with a side of our homemade marinara sauce or Cajun sauce, or grilled and basted squid with olive oil and garlic

      • Vongole Al Forno

        Fresh clams baked and stuffed with our own special breading

        • Half Dozen$9.00
        • Dozen$17.00

      • Cozze Scopiate$15.00

        Fresh black mussels in your choice of a garlic, oil, and white sauce, or in a delicious marinara sauce

        • Fried Shrimp$13.00

          • Pecorina alla Romana$9.00

            Grilled eggplant in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with goat cheese and fresh basil

            • Involtini di Melanzane$12.00

              Grilled eggplant stuffed with prosciutto, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, finished with marinara sauce

              • Bruschetta$9.00

                Oven toasted homemade bread topped with fresh diced tomato, garlic, and basil, sprinkled with parmesan cheese

                • Wings

                  Barbecue sauce or Buffalo

                  • Half Dozen$9.00
                  • Dozen$17.00

                • Garlic Bread$5.00

                  • Mozarella Sticks$9.00

                    • Zuchini Fries$8.00

                      Soup & Salads

                      Additional Dressing Options: Italian, Ranch, French, Caesar, Blue Cheese, Creamy Garlic, Raspberry Vinaigrette

                      • Minestrone

                        Italian style mixed vegetable soup

                        • Cup$4.00
                        • Bowl$7.50

                      • Zuppa del Giorno

                        Soup of the day

                        • Cup$4.00
                        • Bowl$7.50

                      • Insalata Fresca$5.00

                        Side salad of fresh lettuce, carrots, onions, and olives, topped with your choice of dressing

                        • Insalata di Carciofi$10.00

                          Artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onions, and olives topped with gorgonzola cheese

                          • Caesar Salad$10.00

                            Romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, and classic Caesar dressing

                            • Caprese Salad$11.00

                              Fresh tomato slices topped with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, olives, and olive oil

                              • Chopped Salad$14.00

                                Chopped lettuce, chicken, bacon, tomato, onion, gorgonzola, walnuts, and dried cranberries, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette

                                • Roasted Beet Salad$12.00

                                  Roasted beets, walnuts, cranberries, and goat cheese on a bed of arugula with balsamic vinaigrette

                                  Risotto (Italian Rice)

                                  Served with your choice of soup or side salad

                                  • Risotto Mari e Monti$24.00

                                    Italian rice with fresh shrimp and asparagus in a light saffron sauce

                                    • Risotto alla Boscaiola$20.00

                                      Italian rice with mushrooms, peas, and grilled chicken in a white cream sauce

                                      Pastas (Noodle Dishes)

                                      Served with your choice of soup or side salad

                                      • Lasagna$16.00

                                        House-made lasagna with ground beef and ricotta cheese in a delicious meat sauce

                                        • Gnocchi Don Ciccio$16.00

                                          House-made rolled potato pasta with sautéed zucchini and mushrooms in a white wine sauce

                                          • Ravioli Ricchi e Poveri$16.00

                                            House-made cheese ravioli in an aged white brandy cream sauce with artichokes and sun dried tomatoes

                                            • Ravioli di Aragosta$22.00

                                              House-made lobster filled ravioli in a lobster sauce, topped with fresh baby shrimp

                                              • Penne Za Za$18.00

                                                Penne pasta with grilled chicken, zucchini, mushrooms, garlic and onions in a fresh tomato sauce

                                                • Linguine con Vongole$21.00

                                                  Linguine pasta with your choice of white wine clam sauce or red clam sauce

                                                  • IL Pescatore e L'ortolano$23.00

                                                    House-made spinach fettuccine tossed with fresh shrimp in a pesto sauce

                                                    • Capellini e Gamberi alla Diavolo$23.00

                                                      Angel hair pasta tossed with fresh shrimp in a hot and spicy tomato sauce

                                                      • Spaghetti alla Carbonara$16.00

                                                        Spaghetti with pancetta in a white cream sauce

                                                        • Rigatoni Arrabbiati$16.00

                                                          Tubular shaped pasta in a spicy fresh tomato sauce

                                                          • Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$17.00

                                                            House-made flat pasta with ground beef, topped with meat sauce

                                                            • Penne alla Vodka$17.00

                                                              Mostaccioli in a light tomato vodka sauce with imported prosciutto

                                                              • Cavatelli Lussuosi$17.00

                                                                House-made cavatelli pasta in a pink three cheese sauce

                                                                • Fettuccine con Gamberi e Broccoli$23.00

                                                                  House-made fettuccine tossed with fresh shrimp and broccoli, sautéed in garlic and oil

                                                                  • Ravioli alla Campagnola$17.00

                                                                    Chicken filled ravioli in a creamy tomato and mushroom sauce

                                                                    • Fettuccine Primavera$16.00

                                                                      Fettuccine with fresh garden vegetables in a white wine cream sauce

                                                                      • Conchiglia Ripiena$16.00

                                                                        Jumbo shells stuffed with imported ricotta and served with meat sauce

                                                                        Pesce (Seafood)

                                                                        Served with your choice of soup or side salad

                                                                        • Grigliata Mista$26.00

                                                                          Grilled calamari, shrimp, and octopus in a garlic and oil sauce

                                                                          • Gamberi alla Francese$23.00

                                                                            Egg battered shrimp in a light lemon and butter sauce

                                                                            • Gamberi alla Ferri$23.00

                                                                              Grilled shrimp served on a bed of spinach, and topped with a roasted red pepper sauce

                                                                              • Zuppa di Pesce$32.00

                                                                                A medley of clams, black mussels, shrimp, calamari, and scallops in a light tomato sauce, served over a bed of linguine pasta

                                                                                • Salmone Pulcinella$22.00

                                                                                  Pan seared salmon filet with sauteed artichokes, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine and lemon sauce

                                                                                  • Merluzzo alla Livornese$22.00

                                                                                    Savory fresh cod filet pan seared with onions, garlic, capers, olives, and potatoes in a tomato sauce

                                                                                    Bistecca (Steak)

                                                                                    Served with your choice of soup or side salad

                                                                                    • Bistecca alla Fiorentina$34.00

                                                                                      Broiled ribeye steak topped with fresh spinach, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese in a white wine cream sauce

                                                                                      • Filetto alla Griglia$35.00

                                                                                        Tender filet mignon grilled to perfection and served with a side of green beans

                                                                                        Main

                                                                                        Pollo: Chicken Breast $20; Vitello: Veal Medalions — $26; Maiale: Pork Tenderloin — $20. Choose one of the following preparations, served with your choice of soup or side salad

                                                                                        • Alla Cacciatora

                                                                                          Light tomato sauce topped with peppers, onions, and olives

                                                                                          • Alla Diavolo

                                                                                            Hot and spicy tomato sauce

                                                                                            • Al Tegame

                                                                                              Spinach, mushrooms, and garlic in a white wine sauce

                                                                                              • Alla Vesuvio

                                                                                                Garlic and oregano seasoning in a white wine sauce with roasted potatoes

                                                                                                • Alla Marsala

                                                                                                  Sauteed in a Marsala wine and mushroom sauce

                                                                                                  • Alla Parmigiana

                                                                                                    Breaded and baked in a tomato meat sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese

                                                                                                    • Ai Pomidori Secchi & Formaggio

                                                                                                      Pink vodka cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and goat cheese

                                                                                                      • Saltimboca alla Roma

                                                                                                        Imported Italian prosciutto, spinach, peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese

                                                                                                        • Alla Francese

                                                                                                          Battered in a fresh lemon, butter, and white wine sauce

                                                                                                          • Al Limone

                                                                                                            Lemon and white wine sauce

                                                                                                            • Alla Scaloppina

                                                                                                              Light tomato cream sauce with onions and mushrooms

                                                                                                              Specialita della Casa (House Specialties)

                                                                                                              Served with your choice of soup or side salad

                                                                                                              • Giambotta$22.00

                                                                                                                Sausage, chicken potatoes, and peppers in a light tomato sauce

                                                                                                                • Melenzane Al Pomodoro e Basilico$16.00

                                                                                                                  Eggplant baked in olive oil, topped with fresh tomato sauce, basil, and parmesan cheese

                                                                                                                  • Melenzane alla Parmigiana$16.00

                                                                                                                    Breaded eggplant slices bake din marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese

                                                                                                                    Contori (Sides)

                                                                                                                    • Spinaci All'anglietto$6.50

                                                                                                                      Fresh spinach sautéed in garlic and oil

                                                                                                                      • Broccoli all'Anglietto$6.50

                                                                                                                        Fresh broccoli sautéed in garlic and olive oil

                                                                                                                        • Patate Al Forno$5.00

                                                                                                                          Roasted Potatoes

                                                                                                                          • Vegetali alla Griglia$7.00

                                                                                                                            Mixed vegetables grilled with garlic and olive oil

                                                                                                                            • Side Order of Pasta$8.00

                                                                                                                              Mostaccioli or spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce

                                                                                                                              • Italian Sausage$6.00

                                                                                                                                • Meatballs$6.00

                                                                                                                                  Kids Menu

                                                                                                                                  • Kids Cheese Pizza$8.00

                                                                                                                                    • Spaghetti or Mostaccioli$7.00

                                                                                                                                      • Fettucini Alfredo$7.50

                                                                                                                                        • Maccaroni and Cheese$7.50

                                                                                                                                          • Chicken Strips with French Fries$8.00

                                                                                                                                            • Cheese Sticks with French Fries$8.00

                                                                                                                                              Specialty Pizza

                                                                                                                                              • Marino's Picante

                                                                                                                                                Spicy hot thin crust pizza with sauce, roast beef, hot giardinera, garlic, mozzarella & romano sprinkled on top

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$15.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$17.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$21.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$24.00

                                                                                                                                              • Marino's Special

                                                                                                                                                Sausage, green peppers, onions & mushrooms

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$15.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$18.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$21.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$24.00

                                                                                                                                              • Veggie Special

                                                                                                                                                Green peppers, onions & mushrooms

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$12.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$14.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$17.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$20.00

                                                                                                                                              • BBQ Chicken

                                                                                                                                                Chicken, bacon & onion with BBQ sauce

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$17.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$19.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$22.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$25.00

                                                                                                                                              • Hawaiian

                                                                                                                                                Ham & pineapple with BBQ sauce

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$13.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$15.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$18.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$21.00

                                                                                                                                              • Campagnola

                                                                                                                                                Vegetable pizza with eggplant, zuchini, artichokes, topped with black olives

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$14.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$17.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$20.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$23.00

                                                                                                                                              • Margherita

                                                                                                                                                Fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, romano, topped with mozzarella

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$13.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$16.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$19.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$22.00

                                                                                                                                              • La Zingara

                                                                                                                                                Extra thin crust topped with plum tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil, topped with mozzarella

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$12.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$14.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$16.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$18.00

                                                                                                                                              • Meat Lovers

                                                                                                                                                Bacon, pepperoni, ground beef, sausage with mozzarella

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$16.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$19.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$22.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$26.00

                                                                                                                                              • Vivace

                                                                                                                                                Fresh tomato sauce, artichokes, roasted red peppers, olive oil with mozzarella

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$15.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$19.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$22.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$24.00

                                                                                                                                              • Arugula Pizza

                                                                                                                                                Olive oil, fresh mozzarella, topped with arugula and romano cheese

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$15.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$17.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$20.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$23.00

                                                                                                                                              • Pizza Rosso

                                                                                                                                                Pink sauce, spinich and sausage

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$15.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$17.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$20.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$23.00

                                                                                                                                              Build Your Own Pizza

                                                                                                                                              • Regular

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$11.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$13.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$15.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$17.00

                                                                                                                                              • Pan Pizza

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$14.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$16.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$18.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$20.00

                                                                                                                                              • Stuffed Pizza

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$16.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$18.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$20.00

                                                                                                                                              Additional Charge per Ingredient for Toppings

                                                                                                                                              • Regular Toppings

                                                                                                                                                Protein: sausage, pepperoni, bacon, fresh ham, anchovies, ground beef, meatballs. Veggies: onions, green peppers, mushrooms, basil, garlic, spinach, black olives, green olives, hot peppers, jalapeno peppers, pineapple. Special sauces: BBQ sauce

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$2.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$3.00
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$4.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$5.25

                                                                                                                                              • Premium Toppings

                                                                                                                                                Protein: Canadian bacon, chicken, roast beef. Veggies: red roasted peppers, sliced tomatoes, zucchini, artichokes, broccoli, eggplant, capers. Cheese: ricotta

                                                                                                                                                • 12"$4.00
                                                                                                                                                • 14"$4.50
                                                                                                                                                • 16"$5.00
                                                                                                                                                • 18"$6.50

                                                                                                                                              Last updated: February 2, 2022

                                                                                                                                              What 136 people are saying

                                                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                              4.4
                                                                                                                                              4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                              • 4.5Food
                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                              • 4Ambience
                                                                                                                                              • 4.3Value

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                                                                                                                                                Harper

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                Great service and good food. The space was open and had good ambience.

                                                                                                                                              2. m

                                                                                                                                                murphelkmurph

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                                overall4food4service4ambience4

                                                                                                                                                Excellent Lasagna Interesting bread choices very good service and family orientated would recommend to anyone

                                                                                                                                              3. RR

                                                                                                                                                RichardR

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 8, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service4ambience4

                                                                                                                                                We very much enjoyed our meal. Nice menu selection, value and ingredients. We came to hear Joyce and Doug play and they did a nice job. A bit noisy however.

                                                                                                                                              4. F

                                                                                                                                                Frankie

                                                                                                                                                Las Vegas

                                                                                                                                                23 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                                                23 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall2food2service3ambience1

                                                                                                                                                My wife and I used to be regulars at La Zingara....Have not been for several years. Tonight was a BIG downer. Restaurant had only 2 tables booked. And a party for 8-10 year old's who were running through the restaurant. I had soup and pasta... Soup came cold. Sent it back. Pasta was luke warm. No taste.. Very disappointing for a place that has a perceived level 4.5 rating. Be careful if you go..

                                                                                                                                                La ZingaraResponded on May 2, 2022

                                                                                                                                                Mr. Feraco, we are sad that you had a bad experience at La Zingara on your recent visit. We had a very large family gathering that day in our party room, and agree that the restaurant got loud at times. We wish you'd have said something to us about the pasta so we could get you something else, and maybe move you to a different area of the dining room. We're sorry for the unpleasant time, and if you'd like to give us another chance, ask for Jesus.

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                                                                                                                                                luv2bike

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined on April 2, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall4food4service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                Wait staff was great. Food was fresh and very tasty. Good value. Definitely will dine there again.

                                                                                                                                              6. JP

                                                                                                                                                JohnP

                                                                                                                                                Detroit

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined on March 12, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service4ambience4

                                                                                                                                                Music was a plus and food was great - service a bit slow but with the music and a beverage it was quite fun

                                                                                                                                              7. KD

                                                                                                                                                KeriD

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on February 13, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall2food2service2ambience1

                                                                                                                                                Seated in separate large room- blank white walls, no ambience at all. Service was extremely slow. Food was very basic Italian, not very flavorful. Staff was apologetic about service. Would not return.

                                                                                                                                              8. NR

                                                                                                                                                NatalieR

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on February 13, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service4ambience4

                                                                                                                                                We really enjoyed the whole experience dining at La Zingara. The food was very good and I didn't realize there would be live entertainment (two guitarists) but it really added to the ambiance. I feel like we've discovered a gem and we'll definitely be back!

                                                                                                                                              9. OT

                                                                                                                                                OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on February 12, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall4food5service4ambience4

                                                                                                                                                Food was excellent-we will be back!

                                                                                                                                              10. p

                                                                                                                                                pryerson

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on February 12, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience3

                                                                                                                                                Need to be more consistent on the drink size. 7/7 tall was served in a smaller than water glass. Was disappointed enough that I had a martini. The first one was smaller than the second and there was no garnishment on the first one. Over all 4 out of 5 Star Will be returning- hopefully the drink sizes will be consistent.

                                                                                                                                              11. OT

                                                                                                                                                OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined on February 2, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                Terrific service!

                                                                                                                                              12. PK

                                                                                                                                                PKoz

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                25 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                25 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on January 28, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                Yummy 😋 😋 yum 😋

                                                                                                                                              13. AR

                                                                                                                                                AngieR

                                                                                                                                                Indiana

                                                                                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on January 16, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                What a diamond in the rough. A group of us thought we’d try this family owned restaurant. So glad we went. The food was delicious, the grilled calamari was fresh, the eggplant parmigiana had a great marinara sauce. Honestly, it was a such a pleasant dinner experience. The staff didn’t rush us. We will go back again.

                                                                                                                                              14. TE

                                                                                                                                                TomE

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined on January 15, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                Always enjoy going there. Never disappointed. Jesus is a great host. Treats his customers like family. Will be back again.

                                                                                                                                              15. PN

                                                                                                                                                PattyN

                                                                                                                                                Exclusive

                                                                                                                                                17 reviews

                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                17 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on January 9, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall4food5service3ambience4

                                                                                                                                                They need waitresses

                                                                                                                                              16. PS

                                                                                                                                                PeterS

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined on January 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                overall3food4service2ambience1

                                                                                                                                                The food was delicious but the service wasn’t. A common theme nowadays.

                                                                                                                                              17. VE

                                                                                                                                                ValerieE

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 31, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food4service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                Not our normal neck of the woods but what a cute and hospitable place to eat. Also had the outdoor patio with igloos. Food was fresh, service was fantastic. What more could one ask for?

                                                                                                                                              18. S

                                                                                                                                                Santina201

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                27 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                27 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 28, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                Good and service were great.

                                                                                                                                              19. PR

                                                                                                                                                PatriciaR

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 18, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                LOVE The live music. The guitar players were a nice touch to the ambiance. Will be back with my entire family!

                                                                                                                                              20. OT

                                                                                                                                                OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 12, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience3

                                                                                                                                                Our Wedding anniversary.

                                                                                                                                              21. OT

                                                                                                                                                OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 8, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                We were greeted at the door with warmth and cordiality. Antonio was our server. Outstanding service and attention. Had lobster ravioli and seafood pasta. Very good taste. We like the bread and it was served warm. Front desk person also outstanding.

                                                                                                                                              22. OT

                                                                                                                                                OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on November 28, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                This place is surely becoming our favorite !! Food is excellent! Service amazing. Love to support a local place

                                                                                                                                              23. KK

                                                                                                                                                KKJJ

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                30 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                30 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on November 21, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service4ambience5

                                                                                                                                                Table of 6. Everyone had something different from simple to rich, all left with happy tummies. Highly recommend Lobster ravioli, linguini with classic and shrimp with spinach and red peppers. Overindulged on the rolls. Save your carbs for dinner! Also had a really great string trio that all seemed to enjoy.

                                                                                                                                              24. b

                                                                                                                                                bruwor

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                21 reviews

                                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                                21 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on November 19, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall3food4service4ambience1

                                                                                                                                                Good food, good service and good value. We'll be back BUT not on the weekend when they have live music. The noise level was almost unbearable - totally unacceptable.

                                                                                                                                              25. JB

                                                                                                                                                JohnB

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on November 15, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall4food4service5ambience3

                                                                                                                                                The food was flavorful and the cost was moderate. Our sever was attentive without being intrusive. Had not been there in quite a while but will be going back.

                                                                                                                                              26. CS

                                                                                                                                                CarolynS

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on November 13, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                We went to La Zingara for dinner on a Friday evening. We were seated promptly for our 6:45 reservation. The server was new but very attentive. The Lasagna and Cavatelli pasta entrees were excellent. The home made pasta was so fresh it melted in our mouths and the sauce and cheese on each dish was perfect. For desert, we split a piece of what I'd say is the best Tiramisu I've ever had. They had two musicians (violinist and keyboard ) that were really talented and enhanced our overall dining experience. Will definitely return. Highly recommend.

                                                                                                                                              27. JK

                                                                                                                                                JoanK

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on October 24, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food4service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                We’ve ordered take-out from LaZingara quite a bit in the last year (always good), but this was the first time back in the restaurant. What a pleasant evening! Service was beyond excellent; warm, friendly atmosphere of a small neighborhood trattoria. Very clean, excellent prices, great menu selections and portion sizes. Was there for my birthday and instead of the usual piece of chocolate cake with a candle, they served me Panna Cotta! We can’t wait to go back.

                                                                                                                                              28. AK

                                                                                                                                                AmyK

                                                                                                                                                Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on October 22, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                We had the most spectacular experience! There were seven of us and our waitress and hosts were so attentive and positive. The food was phenomenal!

                                                                                                                                              29. M

                                                                                                                                                Meekster

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on October 15, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                Wonderful Italian food. Great wait staff. Will go back next time I am in the area.

                                                                                                                                              30. f

                                                                                                                                                foodieover40

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                152 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                                                152 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on October 3, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall2food2service3ambience2

                                                                                                                                                Food came out piping hot bu, unfortunately, was tasteless. Had the veal parm and chicken marsala. Rolls and salad were good. Waitress wore her mask on her mouth and her chin.

                                                                                                                                              31. p

                                                                                                                                                patf

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on October 2, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                Excellent, authentic Italian food. Waitress very friendly. And the prices are very good!

                                                                                                                                              32. OT

                                                                                                                                                OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on September 17, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                Great food and ambiance. Live music was great

                                                                                                                                              33. m

                                                                                                                                                maryw

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on September 15, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                This is a hidden gem, My party of four had a wonderful time. we sat in the garden, noise from the road could be heard but there was music playing in the garden, The inside of the restaurant is warm and homely, social distant between tables. The food is very good, lots of home made flavor, I wish i took photos, to show the beautiful colours, We will be going back, Lets keep these small restaurants alive, Give Zingara a try,

                                                                                                                                              34. PR

                                                                                                                                                PattiR

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on August 21, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                Great food. Wonderful service and even a 2 person group singing and playing music.

                                                                                                                                              35. LS

                                                                                                                                                LeeS

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                29 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                29 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on July 24, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall4food4service4ambience4

                                                                                                                                                We have been here previously and thought the food was very good and the restaurant offered a very good value. We were not disappointed. The food was very good. Break was warm and very good. We would prefer our fried calamari be smaller pieces but it tasted fine. We had the bolognese and a shrimp chicken-angel hair and peas. We had enough left over for dinner the next night and the food warmed up well. Very good service as well.

                                                                                                                                              36. f

                                                                                                                                                foodieman

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                65 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                65 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on July 17, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                One of the best Italian restaurants in the suburbs . Amazing menu and wonderful friendly staff. Can’t wait to go back

                                                                                                                                              37. IG

                                                                                                                                                IrishGuy

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                20 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                20 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 6, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                Went to La Zingara for a Thursday evening dinner date. The food was delicious, and the service was OUTSTANDING!

                                                                                                                                              38. n

                                                                                                                                                notpicky

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                192 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                192 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 6, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience3

                                                                                                                                                We have a new go to place for Italian. Food and service are wonderful and very reasonably priced. Definitely will be back.

                                                                                                                                              39. MM

                                                                                                                                                MikeM

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on April 27, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                Don’t tell anyone. Outstanding in all areas.

                                                                                                                                              40. M

                                                                                                                                                Mark

                                                                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                                                                19 reviews

                                                                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                19 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined on April 17, 2021

                                                                                                                                                overall4food4service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                we really enjoyed ourselves. Great service, delicious food.

                                                                                                                                              Safety precautions

                                                                                                                                              • Cleaning & sanitizing

                                                                                                                                                • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
                                                                                                                                                • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
                                                                                                                                                • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
                                                                                                                                                • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

                                                                                                                                              • Physical distancing

                                                                                                                                                • Limited number of seated diners
                                                                                                                                                • Distancing maintained in common areas
                                                                                                                                                • Extra space between tables

                                                                                                                                              • Protective equipment

                                                                                                                                                • Waitstaff wear masks

                                                                                                                                              • Screening

                                                                                                                                                • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

                                                                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                                                                              La Zingara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 398-3700.

                                                                                                                                              La Zingara is rated 4.4 stars by 136 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                                              Google Map for La Zingara

                                                                                                                                              2300 E Rand Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60004

                                                                                                                                              Dining areas

                                                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                                                              • Cross street

                                                                                                                                                Rand rd & waterman

                                                                                                                                              • Neighborhood

                                                                                                                                                Arlington Heights

                                                                                                                                              • Hours of operation

                                                                                                                                                Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm

                                                                                                                                              • Cuisines

                                                                                                                                                Italian, Sicilian, Seafood

                                                                                                                                              • Dining style

                                                                                                                                                Casual Dining

                                                                                                                                              • Dress code

                                                                                                                                                Casual Dress

                                                                                                                                              • Parking details

                                                                                                                                                Full private parking lot.

                                                                                                                                              • Payment options

                                                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

                                                                                                                                              • Executive chef

                                                                                                                                                Sammy Fortanelli

                                                                                                                                              • Additional

                                                                                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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