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Gianni's Cafe - Palatine, Palatine, IL

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

4.7
4.7
1017 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 991-1416
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our entire menu is available for on-site and off-premise functions. We can customize any menu to fit your catering needs. We also can provide a serving staff & bartenders to work your catered events.
  • Private party facilities
    We have one private dining room that holds up to 32 people in our Palatine restaurant.The Palatine location can be reserved in its entirety and accommodate parties of up to 160 people.We also have two semi-private rooms. The semi-private room in Palatine can accommodate up to 50 people and Kildeer up to 90.
  • Neighbourhood
    Palatine
  • Cross Street
    Palatine & Plum Grove Rds.
  • Parking details
    General Public Parking.
  • Public transit
    2 Blocks East of the Metra Station in Downtown Palatine.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Copy of $10 Unlimited Mimosas

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
    Sun - 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.,Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
    Enjoy $10 unlimited mimosa's when you join us for brunch in Palatine on Saturdays and Sundays!

    Copy of $10 Unlimited Mimosas photo

What 1,017 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gianni's Cafe in Palatine offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" that never disappoints. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The menu features a wide variety of dishes, including standout specialties like calamari and veal Marsala. "Always a great experience."

1,017 Reviews
  1. Ed

    VIP

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was outstanding and Angie, our server is the best in Chicago!

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  2. Brian

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Food was just as good. Room was inviting. First time there and will be back.

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  3. Michele

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! 👏 🤩 It was a little loud on a Saturday. Next time, we'll ask for a table more towards the back area where it's quieter. LOVE Gianni’s ❤️

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  4. Patrick

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Service. Great food. Great atmosphere. Only disappointment was being seated 15 minutes after our reservation time. Still a great experience. It was worth the wait.

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  5. jack

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I don't think we've ever had anything less than a five-star meal at Gianni's. Always start with the fried calamari Sicilian Style. The drinks are fantastic, they have the best old fashioned around. Some house favorites are the chicken jardinera, stuffed peppers, veal parmesan, and multiple specials that they have every time we go. It is quite simply not only the best Italian restaurant around, but just one of the best restaurants around.

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  6. Jeff

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought the family here for weekend brunch. Once again Giannis didn’t disappoint!! Amazing food!

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  7. Meg

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok. Service was questionable. We had to wait a long time before server came to take our orders and really were left alone. One of our diners had to get up to find someone when we needed something. Disappointed in the service. Food was ok. Nothing amazing

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  8. Anita

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my birthday dinner the food was delicious. The portion generous.

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  9. Jane

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible dinner at Gianni’s Cafe. The food was outstanding and there was a lot of it. Soup or salad was included with the entrees. Service and ambience were exceptional. Overall a gear dining experience!

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came from brunch this time and there is a variety of options with a little more lunch than breakfast. Service was great and the noise level was easy enough to have a conversation.

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FAQs

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gianni's Cafe - Palatine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 991-1416.

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine is rated 4.7 stars by 1017 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

18 W. Station St. (a.k.a 18 W. Railroad Ave.), Palatine, IL 60067

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Palatine & Plum Grove Rds.
  • Neighbourhood
    Palatine
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    General Public Parking.
  • Public transit
    2 Blocks East of the Metra Station in Downtown Palatine.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (847) 991-1416
  • Catering
    Our entire menu is available for on-site and off-premise functions. We can customize any menu to fit your catering needs. We also can provide a serving staff & bartenders to work your catered events.
  • Private party facilities
    We have one private dining room that holds up to 32 people in our Palatine restaurant.The Palatine location can be reserved in its entirety and accommodate parties of up to 160 people.We also have two semi-private rooms. The semi-private room in Palatine can accommodate up to 50 people and Kildeer up to 90.
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