Gianni's Cafe

4.5
744 reviews

About

Italian RestaurantSeafood RestaurantCatererBanquet HallBrunch Restaurant
We are a family owned and operated, white tablecloth - casual, Italian Restaurant. For over 15 years we have been serving some of the freshest seafood, pasta and other Italian entrees in the Chicagoland area. located in Kildeer & Palatine.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Gianni's Cafe
18 W Station St, Palatine, IL
60067, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
744 reviews
5 stars
543
4 stars
124
3 stars
38
2 stars
19
1 star
20

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the food for its deliciousness and generous portions, with many highlighting specific dishes like pasta, chicken piccata, and desserts.

Service Consistency

While many reviews noted excellent service, there were instances of slow service and inattentiveness, particularly during busy times.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is described as having a warm and inviting atmosphere, suitable for family gatherings and special occasions.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers felt that the prices were high relative to the quality of food, with a few mentioning that they expected more for the cost.

Special Occasions

The restaurant is frequently chosen for celebrations, but there were complaints about missed opportunities to acknowledge special occasions like birthdays.
  • MT
    Mary McClanahan Thiel
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    Gianni's is a great place to dine. Warm, friendly staff, and the food is amazing! We get there as often as we can. You won't be disappointed!
  • AA
    Anne Adrian
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    Great food and atmosphere, the only thing I would change is it would be nice to have natural juices in there martinis (like lime and lemon) instead of mixes.
  • JB
    Jack b
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    Gianni's is always a pleasure. We've been to both locations many many times, and it never disappoints. Great weekly specials, a great selection of choices for entrees, and fantastic wines and cocktails. Some highlights are the Fried Calamari Sicilian style, Chicken Giardiniera, stuffed peppers, Veal Parmesan, country Rigatoni, and eggplant parmesan. They are truly the best Italian restaurant in the Chicagoland area and a must visit!!
  • MS
    Marisa Saletnik
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    The Kildeer location has a lovely outdoor dining space with beautiful flowers and overhead cantina lighting. The staff is very friendly and spot on with recommendations. A great space for good weather dining.
  • DD
    Dangerous Dan Darby
    Nov 3, 2025
    5.0
    Thank you to all your amazing staff…! The food was out of this world, the wine was perfect & the service was out of this world. Jen was our waitress & she’s was so attentive to all our needs, whether it was water, more wine, boxes to go for food it truly was amazing! Plus I highly recommend this place for any dates or business meetings you have in the near future. G.D. Decorating & sons, choke clothing & choke fitness will be forever your customer- thanks again Giannis Cafè. I would also like to mention how amazing & hard the back of the house works as well…!! They all deserve a raise or least a pat on the bat in my opinion

Frequently Asked Questions About Gianni's Cafe

What type of cuisine does Gianni's Cafe offer?

Gianni's Cafe is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant serving fresh seafood, pasta, and other Italian entrees.

What are the opening hours of Gianni's Cafe?

Gianni's Cafe is closed on Mondays, open from 4pm to 9pm Tuesday to Thursday, 4pm to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday from 11am to 2pm for brunch and 4pm to 9pm for dinner.