Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

4.7

1017 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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
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

Copy of $10 Unlimited Mimosas
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
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!

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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

Noise • Moderate

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

E
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Copy of $10 Unlimited Mimosas

Lasagna

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Country Rigatoni

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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