Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in West Suburbs

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Villa Verone

4.9

4.9 (2495)

$30 and under

Italian

Geneva

About the restaurant

For a taste of old Italy, head to Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano, housed in an 1849 historic stone home in downtown Geneva. For over 27 years, Villa Verone has embraced the values of authentic southern Italian cooking and an Italian family. Come and enjoy a delicious meal, great atmosphere and fabulous service. Celebrate your next special event with us. Private rooms available.

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L E

Dined 5 days ago

Delightfully satisfying/fine food, courteous service and a terrific atmosphere!

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Riganato Old World Grille

4.9

4.9 (1091)

$30 and under

Italian

Geneva

About the restaurant

A Mediterranean style restaurant focusing on Italian and Greek cuisine in a cozy, old world setting.
Our ingredients are all fresh, locally sourced, and organic when available. They are traditionally prepared, producing classic old world flavors. It's old country tradition with modern culinary twist!

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AmyVIP

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Riganato Old World Grille has a charming atmosphere. There is a great variety of dishes to choose from and they are remarkably delicious. The desserts are exceptionally tasty and generous in portion size. Their service was excellent and the prices are reasonable.

La ZaZa Trattoria - St. Charles

4.9

4.9 (1441)

$31 to $50

Italian

St. Charles

About the restaurant

La ZaZa Trattoria in St. Charles fuses classic and contemporary cuisine in its spacious and relaxing space. Guests can begin their dining experience with a starter of beef tenderloin carpaccio with avocado, risotto scampi or a 9" pizza with a selection of delicious toppings. La ZaZa Trattoria serves entrées made with fresh, seasonal ingredients like chicken tortellini with peas and prosciutto, vegetarian linguine, filet mignon or grilled lamb chops.

The ORIGINAL La ZaZa Trattoria is featured in the Chicago Sun Times and the Kane County Chronicle. It has a sizable bar that serves an array of libations, including international wine and beer selections. This eatery has an outdoor patio for guests to enjoy the weather during the summer months. Banquet and Catering services are also available.

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RobertVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This is one of my wife’s and I’s favorite restaurants. Little bit of a drive from home but well worth it. Great serving staff and management. The food never disappoints kind of a fun, cool atmosphere.

Za Za's Clarendon Hills

4.7

4.7 (1480)

$30 and under

Italian

Clarendon Hills

About the restaurant

Northern Italian cusine in a cozy and relaxed environment. Known for our housemade dishes, delectable sauces, and generous portions. Voted best Italian food by West Surburban Magazine.

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RonaldVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great neighborhood jewel. Tasty generous portions. Service extraordinary. Love it.

Mangia Napoli

4.7

4.7 (28)

$30 and under

Italian

Elmhurst

About the restaurant

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. FOUR BROTHERS WHO TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT WE DO. WE OUR THE CHEFS/COOKS ALFONSO, EDDIE, VINNIE, NICO LONGOBARDI WHICH SEPERATE US FROM OTHERS IS THAT WE ARE PREPARING YOUR DINNER. OUR PASSION FOR ITALIAN AMERICAN CUISINE SHOWS IN OUR FOOD. WE HAVE OVER 30 PLUS YEARS EXPERIENCE COMBINED. WE ALSO OFFER AUTHENTIC ITALIAN DISHES AS WELL. SPECIALTIES INCLUDE CHICAGO STLYE PIZZA, SEAFOOD, PASTA. STEAKS. FROM OUR HOMEMADE TABLE BREAD TO OUR DESSERTS. WALK IN AS STRANGERS AND LEAVE AS FRIENDS ATMOSPHERE.

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mariluVIP

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

Great food and Pizzas good portions too. Local favorite!

Positano Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1485)

$30 and under

Italian

Oakbrook Terrace

About the restaurant

Family owned and operated since 2020, Positano Ristorante is the premier Italian restaurant in the western suburbs. We serve authentic Italian cuisine including homemade pastas, fresh seafood, chicken, veal, gluten free options and much more. Book a reservation today and come dine with us or order online or by the phone or website for easy pick-up or delivery.

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JeffreyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Been to many Italian restaurants between the city and suburbs and this place is A+++!

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Popular dish

Rigatoni alla Vodka

Il Sogno

4.8

4.8 (1853)

$30 and under

Italian

Wheaton

About the restaurant

Sogno is led by Executive Chef Nancy Longobardi, bringing southern Italian cuisine to the heart of the Chicago suburbs. Sogno has a dining room, bar, and newly renovated rooftop, all of which are available for dinner service and private events. Over 90% of our menu is from scratch, highlighted by homemade pastas, signature seafood dishes, and modern takes on Italian classics. Our bar offers seasonal signature cocktails, beer, and a large variety of wines. At Sogno, we prioritize fresh and high quality ingredients and an evolving, but classic, selection of drinks. We are family friendly, offering a kids menu that ensures your entire family is satisfied.

We are taking reservations for Easter and Mother's Day! Call us or book online to reserve your table now as availability is filling up. Our newly renovated rooftop will be open!

For private event inquiries, please call Sogno directly. We offer private events for day and evening!

We are opening for lunch soon, so keep an eye out!

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AnnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The staff is so kind and accommodating! Plenty of bread for the hungry kids brought out immediately! The veal parm was so good - love the marinara sauce and large portion! We enjoyed the crispy calamari, risotto and chicken piccata! Service is great!

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Cacio E Pepe

Antico Posto

4.8

4.8 (6305)

$30 and under

Italian

Oak Brook

About the restaurant

Antico Posto, “The Old Spot”, is an intimate Italian Cafe and Wine Bar carefully hidden in Oakbrook Center Mall. The neighborhood restaurant boasts a warm, and inviting atmosphere combined with simple Italian comfort food. Make yourself comfortable in one of the many booths, or enjoy the private dining space for celebrations and special occasions. House specialties include fresh mozzarella, hand-crafted pasta, brick-oven pizza and house-made gelato. The wine list features more than 30 Italian and domestic selections available by the glass, 1/2 bottle and bottle. Signature dishes include Caprese, Margherita Pizza, Gnocchi Delicati, Classic Spaghetti Bolognese, Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Raguso and Specialty Risotto.

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artipVIP

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Christina was sweet & friendly, as always . Delicious food, wonderful staff , comfortable atmosphere. Great cozy experience.

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Capri by Gigi/Capri Ristorante Burr Ridge

4.8

4.8 (3741)

$31 to $50

Italian

Burr Ridge

About the restaurant

Family owned, providing the best homemade Italian food with recipes by Mama Capri. The dining experience is warm and enhanced by the charming personality of Gigi Capri, son of Mama Capri. The restaurant caters and has private dining space for up to 100 guests. Our guests are family!

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RichVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Luis our waiter was outstanding. Very knowledgeable about wine and the menu and had good recommendations. The Rigatoni Bolognese and Chicken Parm were amazing as usual. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Taurasi

4.8

4.8 (727)

$31 to $50

Italian

Westmont

About the restaurant

Taurasi is a full bar casual sophisticated dining establishment serving traditional and modern Italian cuisine and steaks paired with fine wines.
At Taurasi almost everything is made at the moment and almost everything is made in house including noodles, dressings, sauces and desserts. Simple!
Taurasi is one of the few restaurants in the area operated by a second level certified wine Sommelier.

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Theresa

Dined 2 days ago

The food was excellent! Almost outdone by Lily’s phenomenal service! Sergio’s wine knowledge impressed and entertained our friends visiting from California. Already planning our return visit!

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