This is the place to go if you want a beautiful (from the inside), warm restaurant, great Northern Italian food, deep Italian wine list, and a spot in the western suburbs. For those reviewers who said they are ""real Italians"" and the food wasn't real or enough, I say go to Red Sauce. This is the real deal and owner David Maione and chef owner/brother John Maione are congenial and caring hosts. I love this place--the duck is amazing. Get David involved in a wine conversation--he has some of the best selections from Italy. David's mother makes the pasta daily. For a really special occasion, ask to be seated in the wine room.
Pros: Atmosphere, Wine List, Staff
Cons: Location, Can be expensive
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