Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

Name: Gianni's Cafe - Palatine
Address: 18 W. Station St. (a.k.a 18 W. Railroad Ave.), Palatine, IL, United States, 60067
Telephone: (847) 991-1416
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1099)

$30 and under

Italian

18 W. Station St. (a.k.a 18 W. Railroad Ave.), Palatine, IL 60067

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Gianni's Cafe in Palatine, Illinois, is a restaurant dedicated to serving authentic Italian food in a casual setting. Pasta, seafood and other Italian favorites made with the freshest ingredients highlight the menu. Gianni's Cafe in Palatine is family owned and operated, which makes the customers feel at home as they enjoy their food.

If you come for lunch at Gianni's Cafe in Palatine, you might want to choose from the seafood bar, where you can get oysters, clams, calamari and much more. Those who arrive for dinner will find some excellent entrees from which to choose, like the tortellini con prosciutto or the stuffed peppers.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 991-1416
Website
http://gianniscafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our entire menu is available for on-site and off-premise functions. We can customize any menu to fit your catering needs. We also can provide a serving staff & bartenders to work your catered events.
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room that holds up to 32 people in our Palatine restaurant.The Palatine location can be reserved in its entirety and accommodate parties of up to 160 people.We also have two semi-private rooms. The semi-private room in Palatine can accommodate up to 50 people and Kildeer up to 90.

Location
18 W. Station St. (a.k.a 18 W. Railroad Ave.), Palatine, IL 60067
Neighborhood
Palatine
Cross street
Palatine & Plum Grove Rds.
Parking details
General Public Parking.
Public transit
2 Blocks East of the Metra Station in Downtown Palatine.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

$10 Unlimited Mimosas
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Enjoy $10 unlimited mimosa's when you join us for brunch in Palatine on Saturdays and Sundays!

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What 1,099 people are saying

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Suburbs
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gianni's Cafe in Palatine delights with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Known for its warm atmosphere and "vibrant flavors," it excels in Italian cuisine with standout dishes like Sicilian-style calamari, veal marsala, and zoodles. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "neighborhood gem" for locals and visitors alike.

1,099 Reviews

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Ed VIP
Chicago / Illinois32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gianni's continues to be the best Italian restaurant in Chicago. Never disappoints.
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MARK
Chicago / Illinois42 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy this dining option because it combines the components that make for a great dining experience - Great service, inviting ambience, and excellent food. This is an inviting choice offering great Italian fare, nice beverage options and plenty of choices. I opted for the eggplant parmigiana, which was accompanied by a side of spaghetti. A classic dish that was well presented and an ample portion. Had a wedge salad to start and it was fresh, crisp and delicious. My wife opted for the beef short rib manicotti, which was a special and found it to be satisfying and unique. My daughter ordered her old standby, fettucine alfredo. This dish was rich and redolent of butter and cream. One of the key highlights was the Sicilian style fried calamari, lightly breaded, with red pepper flakes, white wine and a bit of lemon, and garlic. I loved it as it is a unique presentation from the standard offering. All in all a very nice experience that I recommend without hesitation. Service was attentive and efficient as well as pleasant.
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Joseph
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good meal with plenty of leftovers. Good selection of cocktails.
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Peter VIP
Chicago / Illinois136 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent food and Laurie provided great service.
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Susan
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered eggplant parmigiana. When it arrived, the cheese on top was blackened and crunched as I cut it. The waitress replaced the meal and I ate after everyone else at the table was finished. Not my idea of a great dining experience. This is the first time I have been unhappy with Gianni’s.
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Juan
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
For a over $40 plate, I expected my lamp chops to be better , one chop was all fat, and the knife they gave me was useless to cut with , I got frustrated and used my hands to eat with. Only had one chop since the other one was all fat.. wont be going there again. First and last time.
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Mike VIP
Chicago / Illinois17 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Meals were brought before the soups/salads and as servers realized they forgot those, they started to take away the meals. We had to tell them them to leave it and just bring the rest. Also, in the reservation, I noted was for anniversary. No acknowledgment whatsoever. We’ve been to this restaurant before and food always good and service in past has been solid. Disappointed this time and the restaurant wasn’t even all that busy.
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Jeffrey VIP
Chicago / Illinois45 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We ate outside. Since there were so few tables seated outside, I felt a little forgotten. The bread plates and napkins came after we were almost done eating the bread. After that, things went well. Our waitress and the front desk staff were great. The food was good and plentiful.
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vicky VIP
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food was excellent. The brunch was delicious and a wonderful value for the price. I would definitely go back again
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DWAYNE
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went to the Sunday brunch on Fathers Day. Food is always good and they made sure trays were always full. Crowded but too be expected . We have been to the brunch many times, no complaints. Of course I fill up on scrambled eggs and calamari.
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FAQs

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gianni's Cafe - Palatine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 991-1416.

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine is rated 4.8 stars by 1099 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

18 W. Station St. (a.k.a 18 W. Railroad Ave.), Palatine, IL 60067

Additional information

Cross street
Palatine & Plum Grove Rds.
Neighborhood
Palatine
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
General Public Parking.
Public transit
2 Blocks East of the Metra Station in Downtown Palatine.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://gianniscafe.com/
Phone number
(847) 991-1416
Catering
Our entire menu is available for on-site and off-premise functions. We can customize any menu to fit your catering needs. We also can provide a serving staff & bartenders to work your catered events.
Private party facilities
We have one private dining room that holds up to 32 people in our Palatine restaurant.The Palatine location can be reserved in its entirety and accommodate parties of up to 160 people.We also have two semi-private rooms. The semi-private room in Palatine can accommodate up to 50 people and Kildeer up to 90.

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

$10 Unlimited Mimosas

Appetizers

Steamed Mussels

Shrimp Parmigiana

Bruschetta

Sausage and Peppers

Stuffed Artichoke

Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Fried Ravioli

Soup & Salad

Soups

Caesar Salad

Boconcino Salad

Gorgonzola Salad

Gianni's House Salad

Mediterranean Salad

Spinach Salad

Chopped Salad

Fish

Tilapia

Wild Salmon

Tilapia

House Specialties

Seafood Salad

Tortellini con Prosciutto

Lasagna

Ravioli

Baked Mostaccioli

Mostaccioli con Spinach & Ricotta

Gnocchi

Rigatoni Rustica

Grilled Sausage & Grilled Mixed Vegetables

Country Rigatoni

Eggplant Parmigiana

Chicken

Cacciatore

Vesuvio

Parmigiana

Marsala

Franchese

Picatta

Scarpetti

Spiddini

Milanese

Wraps

Chicken Caesar

Grilled Veggie & Cheese

Steak Gorgonzola

Chicken Boconcino

Chicken Spiddini

Sandwiches

Chicken Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese Panini

Prosciutto i Formaggio Panini

Tuna Nicoise

Italian Beef

Italian Sausage

Combo Sandwich

Italian Sub

Pepper & Egg

Eggplant Parmigiana

Chicken Parmigiana

Veal Parmigiana

Grilled Chicken

Chicken Salad

We Also Have

Create Your Own Pasta Menu

Daily Specials

Delicious Desserts

Quality Cocktails

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