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Gianni's Cafe - Palatine, Palatine, IL

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

4.7
4.7
1034 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.

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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
  • Website
    http://gianniscafe.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    18 W. Station St. (a.k.a 18 W. Railroad Ave.), Palatine, IL 60067
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • $10 Unlimited Mimosas

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
    Enjoy $10 unlimited mimosa's when you join us for brunch in Palatine on Saturdays and Sundays!

    $10 Unlimited Mimosas Photo

Menu

Appetizers

  • Steamed Mussels

    • Shrimp Parmigiana

      • Bruschetta

        • Sausage and Peppers

          • Stuffed Artichoke

            • Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant

              • Stuffed Mushroom Caps

                • Fried Ravioli

                  Soup & Salad

                  • Soups

                    • Caesar Salad

                      • Boconcino Salad

                        • Gorgonzola Salad

                          • Gianni's House Salad

                            • Mediterranean Salad

                              • Spinach Salad

                                • Chopped Salad

                                  Fish

                                  • Tilapia

                                    • Wild Salmon

                                      • Tilapia

                                        House Specialties

                                        • Seafood Salad

                                          • Tortellini con Prosciutto

                                            • Lasagna

                                              • Ravioli

                                                • Baked Mostaccioli

                                                  • Mostaccioli con Spinach & Ricotta

                                                    • Gnocchi

                                                      • Rigatoni Rustica

                                                        • Grilled Sausage & Grilled Mixed Vegetables

                                                          • Country Rigatoni

                                                            • Eggplant Parmigiana

                                                              Chicken

                                                              • Cacciatore

                                                                • Vesuvio

                                                                  • Parmigiana

                                                                    • Marsala

                                                                      • Franchese

                                                                        • Picatta

                                                                          • Scarpetti

                                                                            • Spiddini

                                                                              • Milanese

                                                                                Wraps

                                                                                • Chicken Caesar

                                                                                  • Grilled Veggie & Cheese

                                                                                    • Steak Gorgonzola

                                                                                      • Chicken Boconcino

                                                                                        • Chicken Spiddini

                                                                                          Sandwiches

                                                                                          • Chicken Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese Panini

                                                                                            • Prosciutto i Formaggio Panini

                                                                                              • Tuna Nicoise

                                                                                                • Italian Beef

                                                                                                  • Italian Sausage

                                                                                                    • Combo Sandwich

                                                                                                      • Italian Sub

                                                                                                        • Pepper & Egg

                                                                                                          • Eggplant Parmigiana

                                                                                                            • Chicken Parmigiana

                                                                                                              • Veal Parmigiana

                                                                                                                • Grilled Chicken

                                                                                                                  • Chicken Salad

                                                                                                                    We Also Have

                                                                                                                    • Create Your Own Pasta Menu

                                                                                                                      • Daily Specials

                                                                                                                        • Delicious Desserts

                                                                                                                          • Quality Cocktails

                                                                                                                            Last updated: February 3, 2022

                                                                                                                            What 1,034 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
                                                                                                                            • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                            • 4.5Value

                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                            Loved For

                                                                                                                            • Northwest Suburbs

                                                                                                                              Italian

                                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                            Gianni's Cafe in Palatine is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "great service," making it a "hidden gem" in the area. Guests appreciate the "fun atmosphere," "festive decor," and the option to "build your own pasta." Despite occasional delays, the attentive staff enhances the dining experience.

                                                                                                                            1,034 Reviews

                                                                                                                            1. bernice

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              11 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              11 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Wonderful experience. Have attended several brunches over the years. Food was delicious and service was great

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                                                                                                                            2. Kristen

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Great food and service! We’ll be back for sure! Thank you!

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                                                                                                                            3. Peter

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              114 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              114 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Our go to place. Food great and Laurie best server ever!!

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                                                                                                                            4. John

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on January 12, 2025

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Our favorite Italian restaurant in the NW suburbs.

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                                                                                                                            5. Dave

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on January 12, 2025

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              The only issue I had was when I ordered my straight up martini with a lemon twist and blue cheese olives on the side I was told “we are low on blue cheese olives” and I said but you have some and she said how many do you want. I said I don’t want a whole bowl of them just a couple. It was strange exchange.

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                                                                                                                            6. Peter

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              114 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              114 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on January 12, 2025

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              the food never disappoints. It is our go to place. Laurie is the best server anywhere!!

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                                                                                                                            7. Scott

                                                                                                                              Milwaukee

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined on January 11, 2025

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                              Seated at 630pm took 45 minutes for our appetizer to come. Then took another 45 minutes before we decided to take our food to go out as the dinner was not ready. Average size crowd at the time . Overall. Poor experience.

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                                                                                                                            8. Jackie

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on January 5, 2025

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Excellent food and portions- been here now a few times and each time food has been consistently great! Service also is great- we will continue coming back to try other dishes.

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                                                                                                                            9. Shannon

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on January 5, 2025

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Delicious food and great service. It is a hidden gem in Palatine.

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                                                                                                                            10. Darla

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              11 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              11 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on January 5, 2025

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Great wait staff. Good food-as always Fun atmosphere

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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 1034 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 PM
                                                                                                                            Booked 15 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.
                                                                                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                              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
                                                                                                                            • Website
                                                                                                                              http://gianniscafe.com/
                                                                                                                            • 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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