Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Northwest Suburbs

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Updated June 05, 2025

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RoccoVino's - Elk Grove Village

5.0

5 (137)

$30 and under

Italian

Elk Grove Village

About the restaurant

RoccoVino’s is Traditional Italian with a Twist – featuring creative pasta specialties, fresh seafood, veal & chops, unique chef specials and pizza. Our menu has been created to combine your favorite Italian dishes with family recipes and new exciting options. Each dish is carefully created for each diner to ensure the best family experience.

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AntonVIP

Dined on May 27, 2025

Always enjoy the food at Rocco Vinos: great meat sauce with the pasta dishes. Waitress tends to be forgetful when requesting an item and never delivers.

Rosario's Pizzeria and Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (162)

$30 and under

Italian

Roselle

About the restaurant

The Bucaro family has been proudly serving the Roselle, Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Medinah, Hoffman Estates, Itasca and Bloomingdale communities since 1976. Rosarios offers a variety of authentic Italian cuisine including pizza, pasta specialties, chicken entrees, veal, steaks and chops, seafood dishes, weekly chef specials and much more. Happy hour is available at the bar for select hours of the week, live entertainment two nights out of the month, and A&E Gaming slot machines are available for individuals 21 and up.

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PhillipVIP

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

It was our first time here and the service and food were excellent!

Sal and Tony's Italian

4.8

4.8 (11)

$30 and under

Italian

Buffalo Grove

About the restaurant

Conveniently located on the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, Sal & Tony’s offers a casual dining atmosphere for families featuring delicious Italian and American food and a full-service bar with flat screens and an extended patio for Golfers. For parties of 6 pr more, or if you are unable to find a reservation online, please call us at 847-243-4142 and we will try our best to accommodate your party.

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Kevin

Dined on May 27, 2025

Our service and server were amazing. We will for sure be going back to have a meal there again with our server.

SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza Company - Wauconda

4.8

4.8 (506)

$30 and under

Italian

Barrington

About the restaurant

SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza is a hidden gem in Wauconda, offering a unique dining experience with delicious food in a casual-chic setting. The low-lit ambiance is perfect for a relaxed meal. What sets SLYCE apart? They use anthracite coal to heat their ovens, resulting in pizzas with a distinct flavor and perfectly charred crust. Their commitment to quality means they use fresh, seasonal ingredients and high-quality meats and cheeses. The diverse menu includes not only pizzas but also small plates, salads, wings, and sandwiches. Their extensive drink selection features curated wines, beers, and cocktails to suit every taste. Don’t forget to indulge in their gelato bar to finish your meal on a sweet note. SLYCE is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly and women-owned, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere at SLYCE, where great food and good company come together.

Top review

Daniel

Dined 7 days ago

👨‍🍳👉 A beautiful Friday night calls for alfresco dining 🍽️ at SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza Company. -June featured cocktail Peach 🍑 basil 🌿 Vodka smash 🍹 Tito’s vodka, fresh squeezed lemon 🍋 juice, simple syrup, and basil. Sweet and refreshingly light. -New! Hot honey wings Coal fired and tossed in a hot honey glaze, topped witht calabrian chilis. 🌶️ A perfect blend of sweet heat to the palate! Grab extra napkins for this delicious treat. The meal was all that more enjoyable when being served by one of the two best servers in the world. Okay he’s my oldest son and his younger brother is the other so a little bias here. ✅

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

4.8

4.8 (1087)

$30 and under

Italian

Palatine

About the restaurant

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.

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Judy

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful service by the staff, and always great food. Love Gianni’s!

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Experience

$10 Unlimited Mimosas

Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana

4.7

4.7 (476)

$30 and under

Italian

Norwood Park

About the restaurant

Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana is a bistro that serves Italian cuisine in the Norwood Park area. Guests can watch their food being prepared in the open kitchen or grab some wine and cocktails while enjoying the sites and sounds of the outdoor seating area. Stop in and grab a quick lunch of cozze marinara with a nice insalata D'Arte, or bring the entire family in for an authentic Italian dinner.Start your visit at Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana with an appetizer of bruschetta con mozzarella, then decide between a ciociara pizza or a risotto dish. The fresh tastes continue with sacchettini Bolognese or a selection from the ever-changing specials. Those craving a dish with more bite can try the tilapia al limone or the braciole di carne. Guests will also appreciate Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana's dessert menu, which includes treats like the Chocolate Lava Cake and Apple Crostata.

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Maria

Dined 6 days ago

Food was delicious and excepcional customer service. We had a great experience and to be back soon

Agio Italian Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1540)

$30 and under

Italian

Palatine

About the restaurant

A truly authentic Italian Restaurant, Agio Italian Bistro in Palatine is your place to unwind and relax after along day in adult setting that’s perfect for a romantic dinner or catching up with friends.

The menu features fine Italian dishes with traditional pastas, meat and fresh fish.

The centerpiece of the dining room features a wine room with 3000 premium bottles of wine.

Available for private parties, business events and family gatherings

Come enjoy lunch or dinner and a fine bottle of wine in our elegant dining room or intimate outdoor patio.

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JanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Had a chicken piccata dinner and glass of wine. Outstanding food and service. The ambience is wonderful.

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Popular dish

Penne Marsala

Moretti's - Barrington

4.7

4.7 (287)

$30 and under

Italian

Barrington

About the restaurant

Award-Winning Moretti's pan and thin crust Chicago-style pizza is just the most famous part of our large menu. We offer a varied selection of Italian and American dishes, both classic and modern for lunch and dinner in a friendly atmosphere. The dining room is spacious and comfortable, or dine outdoors, weather permitting, in our beautiful garden patio. Prices are very reasonable, and the service is fast and friendly. Moretti's is a great option for anything from a relaxing dinner for two to a friendly get-together to watch the big game. All our food, not just the pizza, is available for take-out and delivery. Moretti's is always a great place for all your special occasions.

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ColleenVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

Food was very good. Server was friendly and attentive.

Zia's Social

4.7

4.7 (578)

$30 and under

Italian

Norwood Park

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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JoanneVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Beautiful outdoor, execellent food and drink specials. Will definitely be back.

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Popular dish

Chicken

Moretti's - Schaumburg

4.7

4.7 (363)

$30 and under

Italian

Schaumburg

About the restaurant

Moretti's is Pizza and So Much More!
Based in classic Italian and American cuisine with modern innovations, Moretti's menu features award winning thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 different toppings, house made meatballs and freshly sliced Italian Beef, "Mile High Lasagna," with homemade layers of fresh pasta, marinara and four cheeses, unique pasta specialties and numerous chef-inspired daily specials. The menu also includes chicken, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, signature salads, grilled specialties and more. There are dedicated Vegan and Gluten Free Menus, as well as keto and vegetarian selections.
Moretti's Pizza was voted "Best of the Best" in the Chicago areas biggest diners' poll - Daily Herald "Best of the Best."
Moretti's offers dine-in, takeout and Moretti's in-house "Faster, Hotter, Happier" delivery team, as well as full service off-site catering and hosted events at the restaurant in private rooms, with complete event planni

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Rob

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Always outstanding Pie! Even better at 1/2 price!!

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