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Made in Italy Trattoria, Glen Ellyn, IL

Made in Italy Trattoria

4.8
4.8
719 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Cavallino Family welcomes you to experience their newest addition to their family of restaurants, "Made in Italy Trattoria". Our family has been in the restaurant business spanning decades and numerous generations. More recently, the Cavallino's are the former owners of "Enzo & Lucia's" in Long Grove, IL. As our family continues to grow and expand into new suburbs, so does our network of family restaurants.

"Made in Italy Trattoria" is located in Glen Ellyn, IL. Our Italian style restaurant provides a romantic and quaint atmosphere while offering a menu made of authentic Italian family recipes prepared by actual Italians. We invite you to come and experience great Italian food which our family has perfected through decades of experience.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (630) 884-4816
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Vincenzo Cavallino
  • Catering
    If you are interested in our catering, we have catering menus available in the restaurant. Any and all of the dishes that we serve are available for catering upon request even though they may not all be listed in detail on our catering menu. If you are planning on placing a catering order, please call no later than two days before pickup date. We are able to cater some of our daily specials as well, if you are interested in catering a specific special that we carry, please call for availability of that item for they are subject to change frequently. We are more than happy to accommodate catering order of any kind.
  • Neighborhood
    Glen Ellyn
  • Cross street
    Crescent Blvd.
  • Parking details
    We are located on Forest Ave. in downtown Glen Ellyn and there is street parking right on Forest Ave. as well as on the streets surrounding our block. All the street parking, unless otherwise marked, is available for all customers or downtown Glen Ellyn.
  • Public transit
    Glen Ellyn Metra of the Union Pacific Metra line. Pace Bus: Forest/Pennsylvania stop and/or Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • DATE NIGHT IS EVERY THURSDAY W/OUT BREAKING BANK!

    $50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    THIS NEW YEAR WE HAVE STARTED A NEW TRADITION! DATE NIGHT IS EVERY THURSDAY! AS LIFE BECOMES MORE EXPENSIVE, THE ONLY COURSE OF ACTION WE CAN TAKE AT TIMES IS TO DO LESS OF WHAT WE LOVE, LIKE SPENDING A NICE EVENING WITH OUR S.O. "DATE NIGHT" AT ANY NICE RESTAURANT CAN COST BETWEEN $150-$250 FOR TWO PEOPLE WHEN ORDERING APPS, BOTTLE WINE, TWO ENTREES AND A DESSERT. THATS HARD TO AFFORD EVERY WEEK! NOT ANYMORE! EVERY THURSDAY IS DATE NIGHT FOR $50 PER PERSON! DATE NIGHT INCLUDES TWO MAIN ENTREES WITH EITHER FILET OR LOBSTER ALWAYS ON THE MENU, A BOTTLE OF GOOD WINE, AND A DESSERT! BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE FOR DATE NIGHT ON ANY THURSDAY! DATE NIGHT MENU TO FEATURES MADE IN ITALY CLASSICS ALONG WITH GREAT SPECIALS!

What 719 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Made in Italy Trattoria offers an authentic Italian experience with "outstanding food quality," a "lively, happy atmosphere," and exceptional service. Guests love the fresh ingredients, generous portions, and friendly staff, making it a "neighborhood gem." The charming outdoor patio enhances the dining experience, perfect for any occasion.

719 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in the area! Highly recommend if you’re looking for Italian.

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  2. Todd

    Chicago

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian food. Great decor and all the staff was friendly. A must visit restaurant. We. Definitely be back
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded 6 days ago
    We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone.

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  3. Frank

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent; it was hard to believe we hadn't found this place earlier. They even made me a Lemoncello Spritz, which was great. In my opinion, this drink should be a regular item on the cocktail list!
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on November 12, 2024
    Thank you for choosing our restaurant and writing this review, we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Our team works hard to ensure each guest has a positive dining experience and we’re happy to know that you found our food tasty and service great. Maybe we will add the Limoncello Spritz to specials menu.

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  4. Yeonhy

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great as always. The service today was really slow despite there only being one other table in the whole place
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on November 11, 2024
    We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone.

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  5. K

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food. We will be back! Try the pumpkin ravioli with “Jenn’s sauce”
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Your kind words about our food are really appreciated. We love making our customer’s days and we can’t wait to have the opportunity to make you smile again! Thanks for choosing us!

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  6. Mark

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for brunch which was excellent as always! Too many brunch menu selections so we need to come back again (Hah). And the staff is always very attentive and pleasant. Made in Italy is simply a true local gem - we are so lucky to have them in our back yard!!
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on October 28, 2024
    Thank you so much for taking your precious time to provide such a wonderful review about your food experience. It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your meal and glad we were able to meet your expectations while you were here. It is always rewarding to receive such praise regarding our food and our staff.

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  7. James

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything from service to food was fantastic. But it was a very crowded night and noise level was a bit much (my only concern).
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on October 28, 2024
    On behalf us all of us at Made in Italy, I would like to thank you for sharing this great review about our restaurant! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience from food to service, minus the noise.

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  8. Douglas

    Chicago

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liza was amazing. The food was darn good too. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Glad to have this place in my town.
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you for leaving us such an awesome review! It means the world to us and specially to Liza. Next time you come to Made in Italy, don’t hesitate to ask for her, I’m sure she will be happy to see you again.

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  9. Brian

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid place in downtown Glen Ellyn. Great food and service, definitely will go back.
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on October 21, 2024
    The team here at Made in Italy is thrilled to receive such a great rating, Thank you. See you soon!

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  10. K

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. The owners and waitstaff are so thoughtful of my elderly parents. Food is excellent!
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on October 21, 2024
    Thank you for choosing our restaurant and writing this review, we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Our team works hard to ensure each guest has a positive dining experience and we’re happy to know that you found our food tasty and service great.

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FAQs

Made in Italy Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 884-4816.

Made in Italy Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 719 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 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Made in Italy Trattoria

476 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Crescent Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Glen Ellyn
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located on Forest Ave. in downtown Glen Ellyn and there is street parking right on Forest Ave. as well as on the streets surrounding our block. All the street parking, unless otherwise marked, is available for all customers or downtown Glen Ellyn.
  • Public transit
    Glen Ellyn Metra of the Union Pacific Metra line. Pace Bus: Forest/Pennsylvania stop and/or Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vincenzo Cavallino
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (630) 884-4816
  • Catering
    If you are interested in our catering, we have catering menus available in the restaurant. Any and all of the dishes that we serve are available for catering upon request even though they may not all be listed in detail on our catering menu. If you are planning on placing a catering order, please call no later than two days before pickup date. We are able to cater some of our daily specials as well, if you are interested in catering a specific special that we carry, please call for availability of that item for they are subject to change frequently. We are more than happy to accommodate catering order of any kind.
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