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 (1093)

$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 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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 1,093 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Suburbs
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gianni's Cafe in Palatine offers a "wonderful traditional Italian cuisine" experience with "outstanding service." Guests consistently praise the "amazing food," and the atmosphere is often described as "warm and welcoming." Servers like Angie and Laurie receive accolades for their exceptional service. Despite occasional slow service, Gianni's remains a "favorite Italian restaurant" for many.

1,093 Reviews

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Mike VIP
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 / Illinois44 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
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 / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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 / Illinois6 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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Jean
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always yummy. Service is always good.
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Jen
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! Emily was a terrific server! We went to celebrate for a birthday and really enjoyed our time.
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Judy
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service by the staff, and always great food. Love Gianni’s!
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Jon
Chicago / Illinois29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Couple of things were a little salty for me personally, but generally speaking the quality of the dishes was outstanding per usual. Honestly I have never had a bad meal at either location, a meal I didn’t enjoy, or dining guests that weren’t pleased.
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Ken VIP
Chicago / Illinois72 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding experience celebrating a family member’s birthday at Gianni’s last night. From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming ambience set the perfect tone for the evening. Every dish we ordered was phenomenal—from the flavorful appetizers to the beautifully prepared entrees. The quality and presentation were top-notch across the board. Our server, Angie, was exceptional. She was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make the night special. To our delight, she surprised our birthday boy with a slice of Gianni’s delicious tiramisu—complete with a lit candle—so we could sing happy birthday and make it truly memorable. It was a perfect evening filled with great food, laughter, and thoughtful service. We’ll definitely be back!
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KristiF
Wisconsin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought out of town coworkers to introduce them to one of my favorite Italian restaurants, they absolutely loved the food! Gianni’s never disappoints!!!
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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 1093 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 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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

Overall ratings and reviews

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