Saranello's

4.5 (5641)

$30 and under

Italian

601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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2 people

Apr 29, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table.
Feel the energy while dining in a casual and rustic 6700-square-foot setting. Dine at natural reclaimed wood tables with seating for 175, surrounded by inviting darker woods, exposed brick and beams, subtle filament lighting, and accented with muted chocolate and caramel tones throughout.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 777-6878
Website
http://www.saranellos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Brownell
Catering
Catering options available for large party groups. We offer a wide array of family style options and food pans that are guaranteed to please. Catering is available for delivery and pick.
Private party facilities
Private dining facilities also are available for holiday parties, business meetings and other gatherings. Our private dining spaces accommodate parties from 8 to 250. Call our private dining managers to book today.
Private party contact
Lara & Mary: (847) 777-6878 ext. 2
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Neighborhood
Wheeling
Cross street
Milwaukee and Wolf Rd.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Popular dishes

12" Cheese$16.95
- Gluten Free Crust$0.00
16" Cheese$22.95
- Gluten Free Crust$0.00
12" Sausage$19.95
- Gluten Free Crust$0.00
16" Sausage$27.95
- Gluten Free Crust$0.00
12" Pepperoni$19.95
- Gluten Free Crust$0.00
16" Pepperoni$27.95
- Gluten Free Crust$0.00
12" White Truffle Mushroom$19.95
- Gluten Free Crust$0.00
16" White Truffle Mushroom$27.95
- Gluten Free Crust$0.00
12" Build-Your-Own$16.95
- Gluten Free Crust$0.00
16" Build-Your-Own$22.95

Antipasti

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$9.95
bacon, ricotta salata, balsamic
Parmesan-Stuffed Mushrooms$11.95
spinach & ricotta
Calamari Giardinera$16.95
giardiniera
Calamari Giardinera rings only$17.95
giardiniera
Minestrone Bowl$10.95
Homemade Italian Sausage & Peppers$14.95
Caramelized Onions
Toasted Ravioli$12.95
ricotta, parmesan, marinara
Nonna's Stuffed Peppers$14.95
Italian Sausage, Mozzarella

Meatballs

Prime Meatballs$12.95
Marinara

Salads

Small House Salad$11.95
shaved parmesan cheese, olives, red onion, radish, cucumber pepperoncini, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red wine vinaigrette
- $Grilled Salmon$7.95
- $Grilled Chicken$5.95
- $Grilled Shrimp$7.95
Large House Salad$14.95
shaved parmesan cheese, olives, red onion, radish, cucumber pepperoncini, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red wine vinaigrette
- $Grilled Salmon$7.95
- $Grilled Chicken$5.95
- $Grilled Shrimp$7.95
Roasted Beet Salad$10.95
mixed greens, goat cheese, toasted pistachios, goat cheese vinaigrette
- $Grilled Salmon$7.95
- $Grilled Chicken$5.95
- $Grilled Shrimp$7.95
Small Caesar Salad$11.95
Salads
- $Grilled Salmon$7.95
- $Grilled Chicken$5.95
- $Grilled Shrimp$7.95
Large Caesar Salad$14.95
Salads
- $Grilled Salmon$7.95
- $Grilled Chicken$5.95
- $Grilled Shrimp$7.95
Small Chop Salad$12.95
Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Scallions, Radishes, Celery, Carrots, Green Beans, Tomatoes, House Vinaigrette
- $Grilled Salmon$7.95
- $Grilled Chicken$5.95
- $Grilled Shrimp$7.95
Large Chop Salad$16.95
Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Scallions, Radishes, Celery, Carrots, Green Beans, Tomatoes, House Vinaigrette
- $Grilled Salmon$7.95
- $Grilled Chicken$5.95
- $Grilled Shrimp$7.95

Pasta

Gnocchi$19.95
TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE
Chicken Alfredo$18.95
Pasta
Shrimp Diablo Linguine$26.95
spicy tomato sauce
Eggplant Parm$19.95
Braised Short Rib Ravioli$23.95
meat bolognese
Nonna's Meat Lasagna$21.95
meat ragu
Spaghetti w/ Prime Meatball$21.95
pasta
Rigatoni W/ Meat Ragu$21.95
sausage, fennel pollen, parmesan
Lobster Ravioli$28.95
Fettuccine Alfredo W/ Italian Sausage$21.95
Escarole, spinach
Baked Cheese Ravioli$19.95
Marinera

Entree

Pistachio-Crusted Whitefish$29.95
brussels sprouts slaw
Pan-Roasted Atlantic Salmon$29.95
spinach, salsa verde
- Rare$0.00
- Medium rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium well$0.00
- Well done$0.00
Zuppa di Pesce$32.95
fresh fish, calamari, gulf shrimp, mussels w/ linguini & spicy tomato broth
Chicken Limone$22.95
capers, spinach, white wine sauce
Baked Chicken Parmesan$23.95
Braised Beef Short Rib$34.95
parmesan-mashed potatoes, carrots
Black Angus Hamburger$17.95
served w/ french fried potatoes
- Rare$0.00
- Medium rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium well$0.00
- Well done$0.00
Broiled Whitefish$27.95
Broccoli
- Rare$0.00
- Medium rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium well$0.00
- Well done$0.00
Chicken Giardinera$22.95
8oz Filet Mignon$49.95
Vesuvio potatoes
- rare$0.00
- medium rare$0.00
- medium$0.00
- medium well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Chicken Marsala$22.95

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$7.95
Sides
Sautéed Spinach$7.95
Sides
Roasted Veggies$7.95
Garlic Broccolini$7.95
Brussel Slaw$7.95
Cacio e Pepe Fries$7.95
- No Pepper$0.00
- No Cheese$0.00
Side pasta$7.95
- fettucini$0.00
- gluten free spag$0.00
- gnocchi$0.00
- linguini$0.00
- penne$0.00
- rigatoni$0.00
- spaghetti$0.00
- Fusilli$0.00
- $Meat Ragu$2.00
- Alfredo$0.00
- Arrabiata$0.00
- Butter$0.00
- Diavolo$0.00
- Garlic & EVOO$0.00
- Marinara$0.00
- No Sauce$0.00
- Pesto$0.00
- Pomodoro$0.00
- Spicy Tom Vodka$0.00
- Tomato Vodka$0.00

Dessert

Lemon Cookie Plate$6.95
Dessert
Banana Tiramisu$8.95
Dessert
Apple Crostata$8.95
Dessert
Chocolate Mascarpone Pie$7.95
Dessert
Sicilian Lemon Meringue Pie$7.95

Kids

Kids Cheese Pizza Bread$9.95
Kids
Kids Pepperoni Pizza Bread$9.95
Kids
Kids Grilled Cheese$9.95
Kids
Kids chicken W/ Veg$9.95
Kids
Kids Spagetti Marinera$9.95
Kids
- fettucini$0.00
- gluten free spag$0.00
- gnocchi$0.00
- linguini$0.00
- penne$0.00
- rigatoni$0.00
- spaghetti$0.00
- Fusilli$0.00
- $Meat Ragu$2.00
- Alfredo$0.00
- Arrabiata$0.00
- Butter$0.00
- Diavolo$0.00
- Garlic & EVOO$0.00
- Marinara$0.00
- No Sauce$0.00
- Pesto$0.00
- Pomodoro$0.00
- Spicy Tom Vodka$0.00
- Tomato Vodka$0.00
Kids Spaghetti Butter$9.95
Kids
- fettucini$0.00
- gluten free spag$0.00
- gnocchi$0.00
- linguini$0.00
- penne$0.00
- rigatoni$0.00
- spaghetti$0.00
- Fusilli$0.00
- $Meat Ragu$2.00
- Alfredo$0.00
- Arrabiata$0.00
- Butter$0.00
- Diavolo$0.00
- Garlic & EVOO$0.00
- Marinara$0.00
- No Sauce$0.00
- Pesto$0.00
- Pomodoro$0.00
- Spicy Tom Vodka$0.00
- Tomato Vodka$0.00
Kids Chicken Fingers$11.95
Kids
Kids Chicken Parm$11.95
Kids

Protein addons

Grilled Chicken$6.95
Protien addons
Grilled Salmon$8.95
Protien addons
Grilled Shrimp$8.95
Protien addons

What 5,641 people are saying

Saranello's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Saranello's is a delightful Italian destination known for its "excellent food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "fabulous" chicken marmalade and homemade pasta. Valet parking and a welcoming atmosphere enhance the experience. Highlights include the "delicious" brunch and attentive servers, making it perfect for "celebrating anything."

5,641 Reviews

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Jeff T VIP
Chicago108 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! We brought our party of six to Saranello’s for dinner on a Saturday evening. We were seated immediately with our OpenTable reservations. The hostess Liz was very pleasant and accommodating. Everyone including 2 children absolutely loved the food. We ordered the Arancini special and they were amazingly delicious. Our server Mike B is the best in the business. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. One of the managers Ari stopped by our table to say hello and check on our satisfaction. All six of us highly recommend Saranello’s
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peter VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tables too close together but food was fabulous as always
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Check your receipt for extra food/dessert charges!! Once I brought this up to our server, he was dismissive. The event manager had to intervene on his behalf. The server never provided an apology which would of gone a long way. Despite the great food, the experience was not what we expected since we have dined there in the past.
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lenie VIP
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Love the chicken marmalade. Bring back Chicken Vesuvio!
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Laura VIP
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was fantastic and food outstanding. It was a great way to celebrate my daughter’s birthday
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Laurie VIP
Chicago40 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was superb…. Marina , our sever was so sweet and attentive! Prices not out of line. Affordable! One of my favorites!
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Rob VIP
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch! So grateful they had valet parking which was complimentary, I provided the attendant with $20.00 gratitude. Highly recommend this establishment! Thank you
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Larry
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jo, the hostess is always there to greet you with a smile. We come in about 2 times per month, and she always remembers me by name and offers a friendly hug, and a welcoming personality.
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Jeff T VIP
Chicago108 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 4 were sat immediately with our OpenTable reservation. The host stand was very professional and accommodating. This was our first brunch at Saranello’s. The variety of food was amazing along with a beautiful presentation. Made to order omelets are a must. Everyone in our party enjoyed the food tremendously. With little room to spare we found ourselves at the dessert table. The display was amazing along with the variety of desserts. Our server Mike B made our brunch experience even better. He was very attentive and knowledgeable about the brunch menu. Managers Dan and Kobie stopped by to say hello and check on our satisfaction. We highly recommend Saranello’s for a delicious brunch.
Saranello'sResponded on April 19, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Jeff! We're delighted to hear that you and your party enjoyed your first brunch at Saranello's. It's great to know that our variety of food and presentation impressed you. We're especially pleased that our omelets and made-to-order benedicts hit the spot for you and your party. We're also glad that our desserts and service made your experience even better. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great brunch soon! Best regards, The Management Team at Saranello's
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Martin
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a special dinner for pass over it was great
Saranello'sResponded on April 19, 2025
Thanks for the review, Martin! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us at Saranello's. We're glad you found our service to be great. We noticed that you rated the value lower and we appreciate your honesty. We're always looking for ways to improve. We hope to see you again soon.
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FAQs

Saranello's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 777-6878.

Saranello's is rated 4.5 stars by 5641 OpenTable diners.

Saranello's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Booked 33 times today

601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

Additional information

Cross street
Milwaukee and Wolf Rd.
Neighborhood
Wheeling
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Brownell
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.saranellos.com/
Phone number
(847) 777-6878
Catering
Catering options available for large party groups. We offer a wide array of family style options and food pans that are guaranteed to please. Catering is available for delivery and pick.
Private party facilities
Private dining facilities also are available for holiday parties, business meetings and other gatherings. Our private dining spaces accommodate parties from 8 to 250. Call our private dining managers to book today.
Private party contact
Lara & Mary: (847) 777-6878 ext. 2

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Gnocchi

Salad

Eggplant Parm

Tavern-Style Pizza

12" Cheese$16.95

16" Cheese$22.95

12" Sausage$19.95

16" Sausage$27.95

12" Pepperoni$19.95

16" Pepperoni$27.95

12" White Truffle Mushroom$19.95

16" White Truffle Mushroom$27.95

12" Build-Your-Own$16.95

16" Build-Your-Own$22.95

Antipasti

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$9.95

Parmesan-Stuffed Mushrooms$11.95

Calamari Giardinera$16.95

Calamari Giardinera rings only$17.95

Minestrone Bowl$10.95

Homemade Italian Sausage & Peppers$14.95

Toasted Ravioli$12.95

Nonna's Stuffed Peppers$14.95

Meatballs

Prime Meatballs$12.95

Salads

Small House Salad$11.95

Large House Salad$14.95

Roasted Beet Salad$10.95

Small Caesar Salad$11.95

Large Caesar Salad$14.95

Small Chop Salad$12.95

Large Chop Salad$16.95

Pasta

Gnocchi$19.95

Chicken Alfredo$18.95

Shrimp Diablo Linguine$26.95

Eggplant Parm$19.95

Braised Short Rib Ravioli$23.95

Nonna's Meat Lasagna$21.95

Spaghetti w/ Prime Meatball$21.95

Rigatoni W/ Meat Ragu$21.95

Lobster Ravioli$28.95

Fettuccine Alfredo W/ Italian Sausage$21.95

Baked Cheese Ravioli$19.95

Entree

Pistachio-Crusted Whitefish$29.95

Pan-Roasted Atlantic Salmon$29.95

Zuppa di Pesce$32.95

Chicken Limone$22.95

Baked Chicken Parmesan$23.95

Braised Beef Short Rib$34.95

Black Angus Hamburger$17.95

Broiled Whitefish$27.95

Chicken Giardinera$22.95

8oz Filet Mignon$49.95

Chicken Marsala$22.95

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$7.95

Sautéed Spinach$7.95

Roasted Veggies$7.95

Garlic Broccolini$7.95

Brussel Slaw$7.95

Cacio e Pepe Fries$7.95

Side pasta$7.95

Dessert

Lemon Cookie Plate$6.95

Banana Tiramisu$8.95

Apple Crostata$8.95

Chocolate Mascarpone Pie$7.95