Been wanting to try this place for a while and I am glad I finally did. Loved their pizza! We got the 16” half Margherita, half carnivore and it was perfect! Did not need any sauce because the flavors were perfect by themselves! As for the restaurant, it’s definitely spacious. They got outdoor dinning too. Our server was polite and funny! It was a wonderful date night with the hub!
Wonderful lunch with my mom on and for my 53rd birthday. I had their Steak Salad with Balsamic dressing. My mom had the Eggplant Parmasan (dairy free).A couple glasses of sparkling prosecco with my mom, totally made my birthday!We ate under their outside tent, weather was great, breezy and warm but comfortable!
Delicious food and great service. We are a family of four and we only go there for special occasions as it can be a little pricey. However the portions are huge and we have leftovers for the next day 😉
This is an old school Italian joint. I luv to eat here. The prices are reasonable. The portions are great, and they’re nice. They know what they’re doing. My only complaint is the beer selection. The food more than makes up for it. Go here!
Took my mom here today to meet a family friend and had a great experience. The safety protocols they have put in place is much appreciated. Service was excellent and the food was amazing! Calamari was so tender, and the stinger pizza was delish, highly recommend everyone to try it. Others had the eggplant parmesan, spaghetti w/ meatballs, gnocci and fish and were all yummy. Topped off the meal with the apple crostada and tiramisu which were perfect, not too sweet. One of the best tiramisu’s I have ever tasted. Thank you for making it a very enjoyable lunch.
Eggplant parmesan was not tender - needed to be cooked more. Service was good. Free freshly baked bread on table was delicious.
The food and portions are fantastic! Sadly tho the service was very slow due to the fact they are short handed. Just remembered to have patience when dunning out these day. No one wants to go to work any more.😔
Held a dinner party for 25 people with a corresponding significant bill. Doubled the tip to only find out that the waitress was rude to my guests by yelling at them, leaning over them without a mask on, and generally unpleasant. Manager never came around to at least check out how things are going - when you spend that kind of money I expect at least a short visit . The only good part was the food and the other waiter. Definitely will not consider this place again for hosting a party. So many other places to choose from that know how to treat their guests properly.
Fantastic food, wonderful service, made for a memorable date night, will be back!
Eggplant parm. Could have been better pasta was good eggplant could have better breading
I newer write reviews but really.. Disgusting food. Calamari are tasteless.. you will have better pizza if you buy it frozen at store and make it at home. Only wine and beer was ok.
I like to travel to random restaurants with good ratings that are somewhat outside of Chicago. This place did not disappoint. The calamari is exactly how I love it: breaded, crispy and fried to perfection. I also had a pizza and it was deeelicious. It was the carmalized onions that made it a cut above the rest.Environment wise, I sat outside in the sun, socially distanced and there were very few people there so it was nice. All in all, I enjoyed the food and would definitely return.
Great food & serviceIts our evening out dinner place.
Family birthday dinner. So nice to be able to be out again for celebrations.Food was good as always, service was good as always.The hostess needs to watch her expressions as customers see everything. Patience in that job or do a different job.
Excellent pizza. Wonderful pasta. Courteous staff.
I love this place! They have wide assortment of delicious food on their menu but one of my favourites is there brick often pizza. The pizza I like the best is, the melanzana pizza which is a goat cheese pizza with eggplant, peppers and mozzarella. Delicious! Their staff are very courteous and friendly on the phone or talking to them in person. They offer curbside pickup . Indoor seating. During the lock down they had outdoor heated ventilated seating. Grazianos updates you with their menu and specials via email. Wonderful restaurant, highly recommend them.
Food was amazing. Definitely recommend the homemade ravioli best I’ve ever had. The chopped chicken salad also very good. Great atmosphere and staff.
This restaurant has been one of my staples for like 20 years service is almost always very good, The only time I had an issue was when I was dining in the tent for Covid reasons the heater we were seated by was broken so we were freezing . But now you can dine inside again so nice and warm again . 🙂
Lightning fast service. Almost too fast, made the timing of the meal a bit awkward. Pizza was good but not great. I will go back and try something else and see if I can raise my review. Giant place with plenty of room. Give it a try if you are in the area.
The waiter was fine but I was very disappointed in the chicken chopped salad. There was no cheese in it and the dressing was kind of tasteless. I gained a new appreciation for Portillos chopped salad.
Went tonight to carry out. My daughters school was having a fundraiser where 20% of the purchase price went to her school. I was really excited to share this food with my family as I used to frequent this restaurant many years ago and loved it. To say it was disappointing is an understatement. I ordered around 4:15PM and told them pick up at 5PM. I ordered calamari, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and broccoli as well as a sausage, mushroom pizza. I live about 10 minutes away from the restaurant, I was there right at 5PM, when I got home the calamari was super soggy and oily, no crunch at all, the pizza was cold and the fettuccine.... I have had better sauce from a jar and it literally had 3 pieces of broccoli ($1 extra) and about 1/4 chicken breast ($2 extra). The pizza tasted as if it was salted. I think they made the order too early and let it sit... For a restaurant that charges this high of prices I expected much more. I will not be going back.
Fast, friendly service. We had bartender serving us, he was great! pizza as usual is very good. we also had the spumoni also good. tried 2 appetizers this time. The arachini were flavorful. The steak polanta was a huge hit. tender steak, crispy fried polanta.. delicious
Least said the happier I will be.Calamari was good and the best of four dishes I tried. Over all not a fan. I didnt like the dipping sauces. Not a fan of the pizza at all.Linguini pescatori was not a wise choice, for a sea food fan like me.
Nice Italian restaurant with good Italian food. Service personnel very friendly and accommodating to any special dining requests
Dinner was good and service was excellent. What was missing was the vibrancy of the crowd at this restaurant which was a casualty of social distancing. Still it was nice to get out and eat somewhere other than at home.
We went to Easter luncheon. Food was very good and our server was very helpful. The whipped feta appetizer was fantastic and the house dressing is amazing. Would definitely come back.
I dont like this place. My bread that they serve before the food comes out had a baby roach crawling in the basket. They told me to sit in the back. Guess I cant sit in the front with the whites. And the food is HORRIBLE! Host was rude and so were the servers. I would upload the pictures of the roach but Im saving that for the health department.
Good food and friendly staff. Go-to spot for decent work lunches
Went here last week for the very first time and ordered Spaghetti and meatball. Sorry to say this place was an epic disaster! it tasted like it was microwaved, pasta noodles had no taste, it was dry, and I had way better store bought pasta sauce than this place. In fact when I was in the Army, our chow was way better! The meatball was also a huge failure, wasnt seasoned well and not very delicious. I have been to other restaurants that make home made pasta noodles and the sauce was unbelievably amazing! This place really failed.This place definitely could use a visit from the creators of Restaurant Impossible and they may want to let the professionals show them the way.Lastly, if you have a Carry Conceal Permit, they have a no Conceal Carry sign and not only me, but many lawful gun owners will not patronize a establishment that treats us as second class citizens. Virtually no other restaurant I visited were posted and posting will only result in loss business. People who have carry permits are not the problem, it is criminals who carry and do not obey signs.
The food and the service was excellent. My wife and I are from out of town but I highly recommend dining there.
I give Grazianos Brick Oven Pizza 5 Stars. I think it is fantastic that they have a large number of gluten-free items on their menu. I also think its great that they have reduced carb items on their menu as well. We had the lemon chicken, reduced carb meal as well as their gluten-free chicken parmesan. The gluten free penne pasta was excellent. We also had the rosemary roasted chicken which was full of flavor and the chicken was served moist and hot! It was very easy to park here and the wait staff were friendly and accommodating. I absolutely recommend gratzianos for a romantic dinner, or for a party out with a large group.
Food was delicious and we were supplied with plenty of bread with parmesan and olive oil. Service was attentive and the outdoor tent enjoyable.
Great place for dining. The wait staff was very tenntive. Didnt take plates @ un-oppeetune moments. We were a large party & the waitress we had was fantastic. Food was very good, appetizers were good too. I definately recommend this place. If Im ever back in town will definately return.
Always great food!! Options for inside or outside dining too!!
Weve only had take-out pizza, but it was delicious. Great crust and superb ingredients on their wood-fired pies. Our new go-to.
Food was delicious, staff was very nice. Would recommend !!
Good food and friendly staff. Very cool decor and atmosphere.
It was our first time here, and we had a pizza, soup, and some arancini for appetiser.It was nice that we had a bread basket, and also water kept coming. The tomato soup was yummy, and the pizza and arancini were good, too.Only reason I’m not giving this place 4 stars is because the service wasn’t great. Our waitress was funny. She kind of said funny things to us, that made us look at each other (husband and I) more than a couple times. For example, I asked for more soup, which is unlimited if you buy a pizza, and she said “you want another soup, too?” I mean, don’t make me feel bad for liking the soup at the restaurant you work; just say “OK”, “Of course”, “awesome”, “right away”. Bread guy was really cool!
The place was alright not over the top. I ordered the linguni pescatore. The plate was good with alot of seafood. Would come again with family.
My boyfriend and I went there for the first time and I was drawn to it because of their larger gluten free options for me. They have *s by the items that are gluten free and have gluten free pizza and pasta, although may not be Celiacs friendly due to the nature of the environment. The Caprese salad was good however when I got my salad at, even though I asked for no croutons, I found one or two in my salad. I told the waitress and she brought me a new salad. I got the shrimp risotto which was really good. I would get it again! It seems kind of expensive for the environment and food but it includes bottomless soup and salad within the price also.
For the first time ever, we ordered our thanksgiving dinner. We decided to get the dinner you reheat when you are ready to eat, and it was excellent. The dinner for two, had large portions, allowing for leftovers. The pumpkin cake for dessert was also very good. I would definitely do this again, and highly recommend to others looking for a great Turkey dinner, without all the mess and cleanup.
Great atmosphere for casual dining with friends or family. Plenty of room for both. Large parking lot; more than enough Placard parking as well as negotiable entrance and spacious dining area. The brick-oven pizzas are fantastic; the crust is thin and tastes like true thin crust should. If not a big fan of pizza sauce, pizzas without it are available. We had Florentine -had the perfect amount of spinach, fontina, goat & mozz topped w/pesto. Prices are fair for whats served. Service is friendly and accommodating. Will go back to try other menu items; they sound promising.
Great atmosphere, great food, Excellent Food Service
Always a good time! Good food. Nice tent area to eat in. Helpful staff!
Food was delicious. Staff was wonderful. Its a bit chilly outdoor dining, even with the heaters. Maybe need more heaters but service and food did not disappoint. Our server even made us hot chocolate by request and it was perfect!
Great family meal deals. Enjoyed the chicken parm with the vodka sauce. Also, tried the pizza thought it was excellent.
Delicious as always. Best salad. Never go wrong with chicken parmesan.
Great service and food as always in the outdoor heated tent. Amazing as always! Great menu youll order enough to take home for a snack later. Still tastes great reheated!
The service was slow,the food was nothing special. Nicely decorated.
Good food n good service
Have been here many times. The food always delicious. My family and I absolutely LOVE the house salad. The menu is huge with so many healthy options including Low carb. This was perfect as I follow the Ketogenic diet. Vey comfortable atmosphere thats kid friendly. They give the kids crayons to draw on the table tops covered with a large sheet of paper.
The outdoor experience was great. Is was very clean and warm. Good food and wonderful staff. I will definitely go again.
This place is not the same as I remembered. Food was very salty. Linguini pescatore was salty asking with the gnocchi we had. A real Margherita pizza should not have sliced tomatoes and should not have that much cheese, although the dough was still very good.
The service and dinner were great for my husband and I dinner
Beautiful restaurant, both outside and inside decors. Met an old friend for a dinner date on a Saturday night. It was a bit crowded and noisy, but the restaurant makes up for it Big Time with the quality of its food and service. Highly recommend the wood oven baked salmon. Tastes like a steak marinated in a pleasant tangy sauce. Also, no need to worry about parking, theres ample parking available.
Delicious food, great service. Kids pizza is huge.
They are doing a great job offering family meal packs, great food and service. Their outside tent is fabulous!
The food was excellent and the service exceptional. I plan to return
Wonderful Experience, the food was delicious. We ordered grilled calamari and pizza, very delicious. Our server was Maria a Hispanic lady, very nice and customer service oriented.
Pizza ok pasta is better
Great food! i love coming to this place. brick oven pizza..deeeellicious. the staff is always so kind. i came in with my 92 yo grandfather(wheelchair) my 8 month old and a caregiver. my daughter threw a plate on the floor, they were amazing and so understanding. The waiter was very nice, ensured we had everything we needed. accommodated us with the wheelchair. high chair. and my little lady was looking at the chefs in the kitchen who were making her smile behind the glass. She loved it! so i loved it! These are the places you want to eat. they take care of you all around. and kept making my little girl smile and laugh! Had my 9yo communion party here, came here for my homecoming dance..almost 20 years ago...;-(. but ill keep coming back!
It was good food 😋 service was ok
Always a great meal. Even in a tent with CoViD style dining.
Besides the great food i have been a customer for a long time. Maria is great also had bari the other day great conversation. Both are keepers
First time here and the food and service was REALLY good. Bari our server was a delight and had a great sense of humor.Husband had the Bianca pizza and it was amazing.I had the shrimp scampi risotto and the shrimp were so flavorful.Definitely making the trip out here again.
Stopped in on a whim because my son requested pizza. We were seated immediately and the hostess was super friendly. We all were pleasantly surprised to have an amazingly made pizza. After we ordered, i noticed the sign that said homemade dough, sauce, bread, etc and trust me, you could taste the freshness. The pizza was not too thick or too thin, the amount of sauce on the pizza and the cheese was perfectly proportioned. I’m looking forward to going again.
Kids love the pizza!!
More impressive than the food was the staff. The place was packed on Fathers Day and as usual, there a few unhappy customers who did not want to sit in the sun, wanted to be seated without a reservation, and the typical that nothing makes them happy . The manager (Steve?) confronted every problem with a smile and energy that is seldom matched. The entire crew hustled faster than at any meal Ive ever been served. Hostesses, cooks, servers, busboys, and management all combined as if nothing mattered except to make our meal the best ever. Regarding the food..its real Italian food...huge portions...homemade delicious..and they serve terrific brick oven pizza. Highlights would be the focaccia bread with park and oil (its free) and the best pizza crust ever .
Very yummy food and great service
I love this place, the food never disappoints! The service is great, especially Maria! My friends and I love coming here, we are willing to travel from Edgewater to Niles just to eat here.
Really good food, and a nice clean restaurant. I love the pizza it’s very good it’s got a perfect char to it, the dough is perfect! The vodka bow tie pasta is absolutely phenomenal as is the house salad. Great table side bread comes out as well!! Very good food keep up the good food guys and gals!!
Great food, great service. Friendly staff and a good variety. Always busy but so far very little waiting time experienced - there is always a table available. Thoroughly enjoyed each if our trips.
So good, the family pack dishes to-go are really great. Love the vesuvio dishes!
Ordered a chopped chicken salad at 5 pm.6:45 stillno salad. They have just lost a customer. Shouldnt take 1 1/2 hours for a salad to be delivered
Lunch at Graziano’s today, my first visit to this large restaurant. Handsome brick dining room in warm colors, with views open to part of the kitchen. A long, welcoming bar, the bartender cheerful and full of smiles. And so it was with our host and server. Lots of welcoming smile, warmth, and enthusiasm for the menu. Our server handled a couple of requests without missing a beat.For lunch I ordered a small brick oven pizza and a caprese salad. The caprese was assembled with only a light touch of balsamic vinaigrette—perfect! I’ve experienced so much caprese drowned in balsamic, overpowering everything. Very summery and fresh. The brick oven pizza was delicious. Lightly charred crust with a pleasant gluten-y pull. The caramelized onions added a sweet note to the pizza’s otherwise harmonious flavors. Watching my workmates try my pizza, I saw the potential for leftovers diminish. I wish I lived closer.Great for large groups, meetings, events. Delivered catering. Tons of easy parking. Spotless restrooms.
Ate in the tent. It was nice just a little windy.
Food is good, female hostess not so nice. Server fast but not too friendly
Delicious lunch today. Recommended by our server, Butternut squash ravioli in a creamy butter/sage sauce. Outstanding. And, our server Bari was wonderful. I will request her as our server in the future. Side Caesar salad as a shared starter.
Wonderful service, excellent food. This is an unpretentious but high end location. Lots of kids, but also high end food options. The quality was excellent. The roast duck was tender throughout. Great appetizer and dessert options too.
Love their pizza!
Grazianos always has the best food and the employees are always so pleasant!
Excelent the best place in town
Generous portions excellent flavors. Pizza and pasta hit the spot.