Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Des Plaines

13 restaurant menus in Des Plaines, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Giacomo's Ristorante
Giacomo's Ristorante
93/100 (876 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Clams
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Pesto
Fish
Shrimp
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I've dined in at this mom & pop place several times and the food was always excellent. I especially like that the chef frequently makes the rounds of..."
Dave T
"A fantastic restaurant. There's a lot of outdoor seating and the decor is lovely. The service is excellent. Food is excellent and we especially fell..."
FRANCISCO DANIEL ERIVES CALDERON
"A very welcoming, at home atmosphere for families, friends, or date night. All pastas, salad dressings and desserts are made in house. Limoncello..."
Gladys Georges
"We have eaten at Giacomo’s a handful of times but most recently catered for a family party. The food was amazing and ordering was very easy. Thank..."
Katie Blunier
"Very good. A nice mom & pop atmosphere. Excellent well made food. Had their homemade ravioli. Really liked that the salad with dinner was small &..."
Judy Amundson
"Phenomenal Italian food. Fresh, flavorful and authentic. Owners & Staff Super Friendly and Great Customer Service. Great Experience EVERY time!!! ..."
Mary Jo Jasinski
"THE best Italian food in town with the friendliest, happiest service around. Can't go wrong with anything you order and the portions are fantastic. ..."
Sam Cannizzaro
"A customer spoke very highly of the restaurant Giacomo's Ristorante Italiano at Wolf/Central in Des Plaines. OMG... the portion sizes are..."
Raymond Wright
Via Roma
Via Roma
92/100 (955 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Prosciutto
Pasta
Gelato
Salad
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Shrimp
Carbonara
Ice Cream
Sit down
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
BYOB
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Via Roma is a nice Italian restaurant. The service was great and the server was very attentive. The food was good and portions were great. All in all..."
sal munoz
"Great outdoor dining experience! The meals were all great. Loved the desserts. Don't forget BYOB on..."
charles lawhun
"We were seated promptly at 5:30 on a Friday. Our waitress didn't come by for about 10 min. We had to ask her if we could get some water. After that..."
krista mirabelli
"We found this authentic Italian restaurant in the area when we are looking for a place to eat. We are kind of famished that time that is why..."
Vivian Fowler
"One of my favorite Italian places! I would recommend the buratta antipasto appetizer, it has the freshest ingredients. They are so accommodating too...."
Angela
"First time at Via Roma and we had a very pleasant experience. Anelia is an awesome server, she is nice and helpful when ordering for the first time...."
Natasha Chowdry
Adreani's Pizzeria
Adreani's Pizzeria
87/100 (48 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I ordered a chicken strips sub. It was a little too much fried but still tasted good. Great service, good prices and clean inside. I would suggest to..."
Tohid Njf
"Fast friendly service, complimentary garlic bread, fantastic thin crust pizza, extra tasty cheese sticks and great prices. This small place is..."
Bethany Marcum
"I stopped by to have something quick to take out to eat at home,, but ended dinning in instead, when I get in , I liked the place on the spot,,..."
Manuel Puente
"Great little place with tasty food had the 1940 burger which was delicious. Keep up the great work guys. Will be back soon for..."
Sebastian Poplawski
"Still the exact same since I was a kid, consistently great pizza every single time, very small place, but easily one of the best, just because it's..."
Jonathon Satala
"My first time going to the restaurant my friend and I brought our own BYOB. We were greeted with such a pleasant young lady.The food was so fresh and..."
Cindy Cormican
"The first time i walked into Adreani's, i fell in love with the decorations inside. They make the place look and feel very friendly and cozy. Loved..."
Genaro Martinez-Cordova
Barnaby's Of Des Plaines
Barnaby's Of Des Plaines
85/100 (1094 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Pizza
American
Pizza
Italian
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Beef
Salad
Sandwiches
Burger
Sit down
Pizza
American
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Please I hope you open back up! The other ones just don’t make the pizza the same! This has been a childhood favorite of mine. Many family memories..."
Ashley Berke
"A blast to the past, is my best description of this establishment. Which I totally like, nice & friendly staff. I ordered a small thing crust pizza..."
POWERTECH
"have been coming to this location since i was a child. my favorite pizza and everyone working there has always been so nice. can't wait until it..."
Lori Kron
"Such a good pizza. A throwback to my childhood. They use cornmeal to slide the pizza in and out of the oven which provides a great taste and..."
Scott Kleeman
"Unmatched deliciousness. Please open up..."
Jose Jaramillo
"The atmosphere is cozy. They also have some of the best pizzas around! Definitely check this place out. You’ll be a regular in no..."
Trudie Bishop
"This place is worth trying. They serve big portions for convenient rates. Consistently well organized and with fantastic ambience. Highly..."
Vincenzo Keith
Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Catering
Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Catering
83/100 (1513 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Pesto
Pasta
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Allegretti's Pizzeria
Allegretti's Pizzeria
82/100 (909 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Seriously the best pizza I've ever had! The sauce was delicious. We got a small deep dish for 2. Bill came to only $16 for the best pizza dinner..."
Bobby Turner
"Amazing food! Thanks for sponsoring our relay for life here in Des Plaines..."
Amanda Cipriani
"Great authentic Italian Cuisine!! Great food and great service!!.. We were traveling through from WV to ND and found this jewel of a ristorante!!..."
Jeremiah Nelson
Mama Maria's Pizza
Mama Maria's Pizza
78/100 (1542 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Italian
Pizza
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Delicious food items with less rates. Good one for take away . Chicken Tikka is very good one to try.  The place is small still the service is good..."
Bharath Tej
"Mama Maria is not a "restaurant" but merely a pick-up counter for carry-out only (keep in mind if you plan to visit). Besides excellent pizza, they..."
Sleestakk
"It's a nice quick place to get some pizza or sides. I give the pizza 6/10. Feel it could be better. But the burgers fries and all the rest is about..."
Ace Blade
"AWESOME chicken 65 pizza thin crust!!! This place rocks I moved to Chicago last year from Houston and I haven’t found a place where I came out..."
Malika Ali
"Tried this gem after a friends recommendation! One of the best halal wings I had, specially the Garlic Parmesan and honey bbq wings. The pizzas are..."
Ahmed Mohd
"Good selection of pizza, burger, wings and others with some Indo-pakistani ethnic flavor selections. Ordered chicken Tikka pizza and it tasted..."
Jinoj Mathew
"Loved it👍👍... Very first time here would most definitely come again. Got Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo wings and 65 burger... Loved every bit gotta..."
Abdul Rameez Ahmed
Little Villa Restaurant & Pizzeria
Little Villa Restaurant & Pizzeria
78/100 (739 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Famous for it's pizza but to my amazement it has much more! Pasta is to die for and the atmosphere is amazing! Homey, unassuming, family operated..."
Paul Miser
"Fuggedabout deep dish (a.k.a. tourist pizza) - have a REAL Chicago pizza: cracker-thin crust, cut in squares. The make a grrat crispy crust here. Try..."
Bradley M. Stone
"Was here for a 90th birthday dinner Sunday--fabulous food, friendly staff and they even let us bring in the birthday cake!..."
Barb Brosman
"Great Food pizza Thin is the Best but can't go wrong with the Pan or any of the Homemade Pasta! Family Run & owned..."
Dierdre Simo-Kehl
"Great place to dine IN!!! Their pizza is amazingly amazing..."
Maria Coy Acosta
"Wow... what a find! Awesome old school Italian. Will be back very..."
Paul Zint
"We had a funeral luncheon there and the food was delicious and the staff was very attentive to our needs. An excellent..."
Linda Andrews
Little Villa Pizza
Little Villa Pizza
77/100 (418 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
"We had an awesome meal. Barb and Daisy gave great service. Homemade cooking at its..."
Mary Apolinar
"We have been visiting Little Villa off and on for over 40 years - even when we lived 30 minutes away. We can always count on plenty to eat and good..."
Mark Russell
"Went here for the first time and I think I’ve found my new favorite Italian restaurant. They might just have the best alfredo sauce I’ve..."
Brett Jackson
"Everything was delicious. So happy to have gone back. Service was friendly, genuine, and..."
Jones Joseph
"This is an awesome neighborhood Italian restaurant. The PIZZA and thinly sliced roast beef were delicious. Check it out..."
Cathy
"Pizza is beyond delicious. I had a thin crust pizza and it was cooked to perfection. Antipasto salad was outstanding. Meats, cheeses and veggies are..."
Michael Ackerman
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
76/100 (736 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
"I give the Potbelly Sandwich Shop in downtown Des Plaines 5 stars. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I appreciate that I was able to get a..."
Mary Biancalana
"Even though the prices have risen substantially, it's still a great value. I love my vegetable soup with my veggie sandwich. The fixing really..."
Robert Cohen
Rosati's Pizza
Rosati's Pizza
73/100 (675 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place of Rosati’s Pizza really is the best! Would really recommend it for everyone especially to those who craves delicious pizza. Their food..."
Bobby Lambert
"First time visitor as a tourist. I enjoyed the location and service greatly. I got a ready to go slice of pizza and the breaded mushrooms. The..."
Vishnu Desai
"I ordered twice from this pizzeria and I have to say this was some of the best food I have ever had. I’ve never had Chicago pizza or Italian beef..."
sandipkumar patel
"The special pizza was wonderful and the antipasto salad was one of the best I’ve ever had. So fresh and they delivered well after other places in..."
Kayla McCabe
"I'm visiting Chicago. I ordered out because it's too cold to walk outside. Tried Rosatis. Got the spaghetti and meatballs. Best I've ever had I..."
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Via Bella
Via Bella
70/100 (104 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
"We came here while attending a wedding near by. My sons wanted pizza. Being based in New York we are spoiled with high quality pizza. We were very..."
Henry Makansi
"The staff is very friendly. You feel at home. Small family business. I ordered the Chicken Via Bella. It was delicious. The price is very reasonable...."
Carmen Timko
"I've been here several times since moving down the street in May. The first time, I walked in after moving in to buy my friends pizza for helping...."
Rob Warren
"Ordered here while in town for a convention. The food was good. The service was prompt. They brought the pizza up to our room while most other places..."
Magiusiam
"I had never eaten at Via Bella and a friend recommended them for a last minute catering order for my daughter's wedding on Saturday. The food was..."
Phyllis Martin
"Very friendly staff. Order here all the time. The pizza is amazing. They have thin crust, pan, and stuffed pizza. Great prices as..."
J San
"Love the pizza. We need a place like this in Kansas City. Great service ever since new owners took over. I eat here every time im in..."
Jose Zavala
"Love this place! People there are so nice, was looking for my thin crust place since moving to PR. Gave Via Bella a try and LOVED..."
Derek Cooley
Giordano's
Giordano's
70/100 (1293 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Pizza
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best deep dish I ever had. This location does an amazing job with customer service and making the pizza perfect. Very friendly service and..."
Ajay Tantuwaya
"I am a business owner and decided to order some pizzas for my workers. We were working in Park Ridge and I was told this place does delivery. Ordered..."
Chuck Conner
"This is by far the best pizza place in town! Everything from the service to the amazing pizzas and appetizers was wonderful. This place is a 10 out..."
Urooj Yawer
"This giordanos is pretty good! I went there and their customer service is relatively fast for a sit down pizza place. The pizzas are made very nicely..."
Juli Patel
"This place is awesome!!!! I’ve tried many different Giordanos locations in the Chicago area before and this place has the best service and pizza..."
John Revives
"First time to Chicago always wanted to eat a deep dish pizza. I heard they had the best. That was the best pizza I ever..."
Kevin Coones
"I recommend this place to all my family and friends. The pizza is always perfectly cooked, on time, and delish! The delivery drivers are the sweetest..."
Sarah Conner
"I work at Lutheran hospital right down the street from this location. We’ve been ordering huge catering orders from this location for the past few..."
Julia Kurpiel
"Best pizza place in town. Definitely recommend everyone in the Des Plaines area to check them..."
Salman Syed Hassan
"I always have a great experience at this Giordanos. The pizza is always consistent and tastes great so I prefer this location to others. The service..."
Usman Dhorajiwala
"Amazing food and great service. This location gets what pizza is about. Owners are welcoming, especially Sal. He goes above and beyond to make sure..."
Mariam Wolf
"Came here with my girlfriend 3 days ago. The stuffed pizza and the fried calamari we had was sooooo good!!!!! The restaurant is also very nice and..."
Jason Deac
"My coworkers and I came in and the staff was amazing and accommodated 12-15 of us... Fantastic Job...We loved it! Thank you...The Allstate Crew (MN,..."
Maggie Pflanz
"Giordano’s Des Plaines has amazing Deep Dish Pizza and they offer halal options too. Their deep dish pizza was one of the best i had in Chicago,..."
Asad Hoda
"Fo me as a Muslim, I used to eat only cheese pizza since the meaty stuff are from pork or including pork. Giordano's, one of the most famous deep..."
Ahmed Abd El Maksoud
"Our 1st visit to Chicago, we asked locals for the best Chicago style pizza, Giordano's was recommended. They did not disappoint! The pizza was..."
Sharon F.
"Amazing pizza. Halal delicious toppings. And exemplary customer service by the owner and his team. They took special care of us and served us a fresh..."
Saba Basit
"This was our first stop after getting off the plane in Chicago. We were welcomed so nicely and enjoyed our tables. The food was SPECTACULAR. the..."
Kelly Aamir
"So so delicious. We live next to this place, but we didn’t know that they bake such a delicious pizza. We ordered thin crust pizza with chicken,..."
Geeky Viky
"Wow! Amazing pizza. I was told to come here by a few locals while in town on business. Great customer service, amazing pizza. Sarah and Dee are the..."
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"We had heard of this location serving halal meat and have wanted to try it for so long. We live by Wrigleyville and it was easily an hour long drive..."
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