Aliano's Ristorante - East Dundee

3.9 (901)

$30 and under

Italian

310 N River St, East Dundee, IL 60118

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2 people

May 13, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Our terrace is covered and heated and open year round. Come and enjoy fantastic Italian made cuisine in a classic atmosphere. If you would like a certain seating preference please choose while booking, if outdoor seating is not an available option when booking your reservation, it is full and you will be seated in the dinning room.

Bring an appetite for a wonderful dining experience. We select solely the very best, freshest list of ingredients for every single delicious item on our restaurant menu.
Superior Italian cooking has a lengthy and time-honored tradition that our skilled chef and staff members trust in. All of it commences with authentic components and established tasty recipes.

Our Head Chef has prepared a food selection of dishes working with the highest quality seasonal produce, meats and seafood. Taking inspiration from Italy, each of the plates on our menu are made to be shared.

Try out the tiramisu – you’ll indulge in a night out at Aliano’s East Dundee restaurant!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(847) 844-0528
Website
http://alianosdundee.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gumaro Castillo
Private party facilities
Host your next Private Party East Dundee IL at a comfortably elegant restaurant that serves the very best in Italian cuisine We’ll put together a complete, customized menu that will make your Private Party a big hit with all of your guests!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
310 N River St, East Dundee, IL 60118
Neighborhood
East Dundee
Cross street
4th and Railroad St
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Live Music Every Friday & Saturday
Multiple dates available
Reservations strongly suggested

Antipasto Board$23.00
Assortment of imported Italian meats and cheeses, served with Mediterranean olives, honey comb and fresh grilled vegetables
Burrata Con Culatello$21.00
Hand stuffed buffalo mozzarella, imported artisan style prosciutto, toasted crostini
Roasted Red Peppers & Sausage$15.00
Fresh roasted red peppers and Italian sausage served in our famous marinara sauce
Calamari Fritti$17.00
Tender calamari, lightly breaded, fried and served with marinara sauce
Calamari Aliano$18.00
Tender calamari, lightly breaded, fried and sautéed with our spicy garlic white wine lemon sauce, served with marinara sauce
Calamari Alla Grigalla$18.00
Tender, marinated calamari with lemon vinaigrette, grilled to perfection
Goat Cheese Bruschetta$14.00
Toasted bread baked with pesto and goat cheese, topped with fresh tomato mix, drizzled with balsamic reduction
Bruschetta$13.00
Toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, tossed in extra virgin olive oil, topped with buffalo mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic reduction
Carciofo Fritto$14.00
Artichoke hearts fried to a golden brown perfection served with house made garlic aioli

Zuppa & Insalata

Zuppa Del Giorno
Ask your server for selection
Minestrone
Cup / Bowl
House Salad
Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrot and red cabbage served with your choice of dressing
- Small$5.00
- Large$9.00
- Add Chicken$4.00
- Shrimp$7.00
- Salmon$8.00
Insalata Con Burrata$16.00
Baby arugula, crispy prosciutto, grape tomatoes, burrata cheese, pizza crust croutons, dressed with balsamic vinaigrette
Mama’s Aliano$17.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, salami, red onion, cucumber, artichoke hearts, croutons, ditalini pasta, fresh mozzarella, and roasted chickpeas, served with mama’s house dressing
Kale Caesar$14.00
Kale, house made croutons, fresh parmesan cheese, red onion, diced tomatoes, with house made caesar dressing
- Add Chicken$5.00
- Shrimp$8.00
- Salmon$10.00
- Anchovies$5.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, served with house made caesar dressing
- Small$7.00
- Large$12.00
- Add Chicken$4.00
- Shrimp$7.00
- Salmon$8.00
- Anchovies$4.00
Caprese$13.00
Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil, kalamata olives, topped with a balsamic reduction
- Add Prosciutto$4.00

Classic Pastas

House Made Papa Gnocchi$22.00
Sautéed homemade potato gnocchi, topped with pesto sauce and our famous marinara
- Add Sausage or Meatball$3.00
Baked Mostaccioli$22.00
Mostaccioli topped with house made marinara, ricotta cheese and mozzarella, baked to perfection. Served with a meatball
Spaghetti Bolognese$22.00
Spaghetti served with a house made hearty bolognese sauce. Served with a meatball
Eggplant Parmigiana$20.00
Breaded eggplant layered with marinara sauce and mozzarella, served with a side of pasta
- Add Sausage or Meatball$3.00
Ravioli$22.00
Cheese ravioli served with our famous marinara sauce. Served with a meatball
House Made Meat Lasagna$24.00
House made lasagna sheets layered with a blend of meats, Italian herbs and spices, mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheese
- Add Sausage or Meatball$3.00
Homemade Manicotti$20.00
Manicotti stuffed with ricotta, spinach, parmesan cheese and provolone cheese topped with vodka sauce
- Add Sausage or Meatball$3.00

Pollo, Vitello, Braciola

Saltimbocca
Sautéed chicken or veal topped with fresh baby spinach, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese, served with lemon butter white wine sauce over capellini
Marsala
Sautéed chicken or veal with mushrooms and rich marsala wine sauce served with house made mushroom risotto
Parmigiana
Breaded chicken or veal lightly fried and baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella, served with a side of pasta with our famous marinara sauce
Piccata
Sautéed chicken or veal with capers, served with a lemon butter wine sauce, served over capellini
Francese
Egg battered, sautéed in a lemon butter sauce, and served with capellini pasta
Braciola Di Vesuvio$34.00
8 oz french cut pork chop, breaded and lightly fried served with fire roasted peppers and potatoes lightly tossed in vesuvio sauce

Pesce

Brodetto Di Pesce$47.00
Sautéed mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, scallops served in a tasty light tomato sauce. A seafood lovers dish
- Add Risotto or Pasta$5.00
Capesante Al Salmone$41.00
Pan seared sea scallops wrapped in smoked salmon, served over arborio rice, topped with chive butter sauce
Salmone Alla Teresa$34.00
Sautéed Alaskan salmon, topped with calamari, fire roasted peppers, baby spinach, diced tomatoes, roasted garlic served over arborio rice

Chef G’s Pasta Creations

Bucatini Carbonara$34.00
Sautéed shrimp, bacon, truffle pesto, egg, asiago cheese, cream, roasted garlic, served over bucatini pasta
Linguini Vongole$35.00
Roasted garlic, oregano, pepper flakes, clams, white wine, served over linguini pasta
Tetrazzini$28.00
Sautéed chicken breast, mushrooms, alfredo sauce, served with fettuccine pasta
Tortellini Alla Prosciutto$24.00
Cheese tortellini, mushrooms, peas, onions, tomatoes, and prosciutto in a light alfredo sauce
- Add Sausage or Meatball$3.00
Rigatoni Mama$24.00
Rigatoni pasta and bite size Italian sausage, served in a brandy tomato basil cream sauce. Perfection!

Pizza Creations

Margherita Alla Aliano$18.00
Fresh plum tomato sauce, fresh basil, olive oil, fresh mozzarella cheese and Italian spices
Artichoke with Pesto Sauce$22.00
Roasted red peppers, sweet basil pesto, artichoke hearts and fresh garlic with mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Prosciutto & Baby Spinach$18.00
Imported prosciutto, baby spinach, and fresh mozzarella cheese with a fresh plum tomato sauce
Romano$18.00
Italian sausage, onion, and green peppers

Sides

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables$6.00
Italian Sausage & Marinara$8.00
House Made Meatballs & Marinara$8.00

Kids Menu

Spaghetti & Meatball$10.00
Buttered Noodles$10.00
Ravioli$10.00
Italian Style Macaroni & Cheese$10.00
Chicken Strips & Fries$10.00

Kids Desserts

Cheesecake$4.00
Gelato$4.00

Desserts

House Made Bread Pudding$10.00
Served with vanilla gelato and bourbon sauce
House Made Tiramisu$10.00
Layers of espresso drenched sponge cake and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder
Torta Al Mascarpone$10.00
Lemon berry mascarpone cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00
House made rich smooth chocolate cake drizzled with raspberry sauce
House Made Cheesecake$8.00
Delicious, creamy and smooth, topped with raspberry, chocolate or caramel
Cannoli$8.00
Pastry shell filled with sweetened ricotta with chocolate chips, dusted with powdered sugar and rolled in pistachios
Gelato or Sorbet$7.00
Ask for selections
Dark Knight$14.00
Tito’s Vodka, Kahlua, fresh brewed expresso, simple syrup and white cream de cocoa
Chocolate Dream Martini$14.00
Vanilla Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Baileys, Simple Syrup and Cream
Cappuccino$4.00
Espresso
Single 2 / Double 4

What 901 people are saying

Aliano's Ristorante - East Dundee reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.8Service
3.9Ambience
3.5Value

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901 Reviews

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Meaghann VIP
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
First and foremost, I want to highlight that the bartender who served us was excellent, and our experience should not reflect negatively on them, as the issues we faced were entirely out of their control. My husband and I visited specifically to enjoy the Romano pizza and salad for Mother's Day. However, we were told upon ordering that the pizza was unavailable. We then opted for the chicken saltimbocca and a salad instead. While our salad arrived promptly, we were left waiting for an hour for our saltimbocca. Given that the restaurant was not busy, this delay was absolutely unacceptable. We had no idea it would take so long to receive our food, and it became increasingly frustrating to the point where we just wanted to leave. There are plenty of other dining establishments that offer high-quality food with much quicker service. This experience was disappointing, to say the least. We don’t dine out often, and this situation only reinforces our hesitation to dine at Aliano's in the future. Our time and money are valuable, and this was not worth either.
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Tom
Chicago2 reviews
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Clearly something was wrong yesterday. Tables not bussed, things were generally confusing and disorganized. We had heard that there was new ownership and things had changed there. Aliano’s has been a go to for us for many years. We had been there since last fall as most of the seating is covered outdoors. Apparently there was some sort of employee incident just prior to our arrival, which involved the police. I just wished that they turned us away at our reservation - and apologized. After getting our drinks and appetizers in about 30 mins (the bread was stale) we waited another 60 minutes to get our salads and watch as other tables were getting no service or the wrong items. We asked the server how much longer for dinner and she said I think half were ready and was unsure about the rest. At that point we asked for our bill to that point and left. We were celebrating a birthday and Mother’s Day and were completely disappointed. It will be a long time before we go back to Aliano’s, without asking around if things have improved.
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Michele
Chicago13 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Well to start the bread baskets had four small pieces of bread for four people. This was for dipping in olive oil. What a joke when we asked for more we got four more pieces ha ha. They were out of ice tea at 2 PM. Not sure what that was about. it wasn’t crowded so it’s not because they were overwhelmed. We ordered manicotti that was supposed to be with a vodka sauce. Took a real long time to get. It wasn’t a vodka sauce. It definitely was some sort of spicy spaghetti sauce, which was red totally. This place is really gone down since last I was there. I was so embarrassed to take my mom there.
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Joseph
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my Wife here for our 10th wedding anniversary and it was everything we wanted and more. Food and cocktails were amazing. I would like to recommend the dark knight dessert cocktail. It was the perfect end to my meal. The cannoli was also to die for. I like to give a shout out to our waiter Weylon. He was very kind, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home especially with this being our time dining at this great establishment. My wife says that she has found her new favorite restaurant. We will definitely be back.
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Laura
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food we were able to order was delicious..but for a Saturday night, that wasn’t super busy, they were ‘out of’ 3 items we ordered..our waiter was great though, didn’t rush us and we spent almost 4 hours there, enjoying our conversation, food/drink. We will be back.
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Barb
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Waylon rocked the house. Food was excellent had one of the Chef’s Special. Definitely would go again!
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Laura
Chicago32 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Attentive service, polite staff. My dish came out warm, not hot which was a little disappointing. My husband really enjoyed his steak.
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Don VIP
Chicago23 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Like most places, staffing is thin which means you don’t see your server very often. The food was wonderful and the prices were fair. Our server was friendly & knowledgable but covering too much. The cadence of the meal was slower than it should be. We waited longer than preferred for drink refills. If they had more staff, it would have been an excellent experience.
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Jennifer
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food and our server were both excellent, so I wish I could give a stellar review. We arrived on time for our reservation and were taken to our table right away, but when we got there, the tablecloth was dirty. The hostess turned over the tablecloth, thinking the other side was clean. That side was dirty too. Thankfully, they got a fresh, clean tablecloth. We were warned when we were seated that the kitchen was running behind and it would take 45 minutes to an hour for our entrees to arrive. We ordered an appetizer to hold us over, which arrived on time. Our meals, though, seemed to take over an hour. We were seated at 8, and our entrees did not arrive until nearly 9:45.
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Terry VIP
Chicago56 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Gave Aliano’s a second chance after not dining here in over a year due to their pricing shenanigans. Well, entertainment came right on at 7:00pm, drinks ordered & delivered. Ordered right away, dinner never came out after 1-hr. Approx 15 tables filled with customers & NOBODY has their meal. Told they only have 1 chef on duty. After 65-min we were out of there without eating. Sad 😔, we’re done with Aliano’s.
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FAQs

Aliano's Ristorante - East Dundee offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Aliano's Ristorante - East Dundee also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 844-0528.

Aliano's Ristorante - East Dundee is rated 3.9 stars by 901 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 13, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Aliano's Ristorante - East Dundee

310 N River St, East Dundee, IL 60118

Additional information

Cross street
4th and Railroad St
Neighborhood
East Dundee
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gumaro Castillo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://alianosdundee.com/
Phone number
(847) 844-0528
Private party facilities
Host your next Private Party East Dundee IL at a comfortably elegant restaurant that serves the very best in Italian cuisine We’ll put together a complete, customized menu that will make your Private Party a big hit with all of your guests!

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Aliano's Ristorante - East Dundee

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Live Music Every Friday & Saturday

Antipasti

Antipasto Board$23.00

Burrata Con Culatello$21.00

Roasted Red Peppers & Sausage$15.00

Calamari Fritti$17.00

Calamari Aliano$18.00

Calamari Alla Grigalla$18.00

Goat Cheese Bruschetta$14.00

Bruschetta$13.00

Carciofo Fritto$14.00

Zuppa & Insalata

Zuppa Del Giorno

Minestrone

House Salad

Insalata Con Burrata$16.00

Mama’s Aliano$17.00

Kale Caesar$14.00

Caesar Salad

Caprese$13.00

Classic Pastas

House Made Papa Gnocchi$22.00

Baked Mostaccioli$22.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$22.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$20.00

Ravioli$22.00

House Made Meat Lasagna$24.00

Homemade Manicotti$20.00

Pollo, Vitello, Braciola

Saltimbocca

Marsala

Parmigiana

Piccata

Francese

Braciola Di Vesuvio$34.00

Pesce

Brodetto Di Pesce$47.00

Capesante Al Salmone$41.00

Salmone Alla Teresa$34.00

Chef G’s Pasta Creations

Bucatini Carbonara$34.00

Linguini Vongole$35.00

Tetrazzini$28.00

Tortellini Alla Prosciutto$24.00

Rigatoni Mama$24.00

Pizza Creations

Margherita Alla Aliano$18.00

Artichoke with Pesto Sauce$22.00

Prosciutto & Baby Spinach$18.00

Romano$18.00

Sides

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables$6.00

Italian Sausage & Marinara$8.00

House Made Meatballs & Marinara$8.00

Kids Menu

Spaghetti & Meatball$10.00

Buttered Noodles$10.00

Ravioli$10.00

Italian Style Macaroni & Cheese$10.00

Chicken Strips & Fries$10.00

Kids Desserts

Cheesecake$4.00

Gelato$4.00

Desserts

House Made Bread Pudding$10.00

House Made Tiramisu$10.00

Torta Al Mascarpone$10.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00

House Made Cheesecake$8.00

Cannoli$8.00

Gelato or Sorbet$7.00

Dark Knight$14.00

Chocolate Dream Martini$14.00

Cappuccino$4.00

Espresso

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