I have been going to Barone's for close to 40 years and I have to say they have lost me as a customer. The last 4 times they have delivered to our house the order was wrong. One time we recieved the wrong salad and when we called we were told it would take an hour before they could bring out the correct salads. We had stayed away from Barone's for months and thought we'd give them one more try. We received the wrong pizza. We were also overcharged. We have complained to the owners before and nothing seems to have changed. Something seems to be going wrong at this restaurant that was our default go to place. We won't be back.
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Ms G.
Friends took us here for dinner before a high school concert, and we loved it! We had walked by it before and it looked like a casual, family Italian restaurant and that's exactly what it is. It's laid back enough for jeans, or you can dress up more if you wish, and there were lots of families and a few kid's birthday parties while we were there. We had dinner salads to start, followed by thin crust pizza. The pizza was good, though next time I'd like to try their pan pizza, and some of their pastas. We'll be back!
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Andrea R.
Great Pizza. They also have frozen options that you can pick up if you don't feel like cooking. My husband and I moved from the city and were so sad to leave behind all the awesome pizza but Barone's is so good it is up there with our Pat's and Salerno's in the city!
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Steve P.
Family and I felt like having Italian and found this restaurant through Yelp. This will always be our favorite when in this area. Parking was excellent. Plenty of room. The restaurant had a friendly and comfortable feel to it. Very clean. The Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Out server was named Georgia and she was terrific! She went above and beyond! I can't say enough good things about the food. The thin crust pizza was delicious. My favorite though was the Venetian Gnocchi. Better be hungry when you order this dish. Home made breaded cheese sticks are phenomenal!
(5)
Daniel L.
Saw this joint on a local television special about area pizza, and decided we had to give it a try. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience! There was a wait, which is a good sign. The restaurant itself has that well-worn Italian family feel about it that never quite gets old to me, despite the fact that there are seemingly millions of restaurants with a similar atmosphere... but hey, comfort food is comfort food, and if the atmosphere is home-like and welcoming, the food is all that much better in my opinion... The pizza itself was stellar. Very, very stout- if that term makes sense for pizza. Definitely dense, but that's because there's probably 5 pounds of cheese on the pie. If you take issue with this, you shouldn't have Chicago-style deep dish pizza in the first place. I personally have no problem with being cheesed-to-death, and even if I were lactose-intolerant, it wouldn't matter. Even if I get put into a lactose-induced coma, I got an article in my living will that says that they gotta pipe in liquified deep dish pizza through a trach tube. If you think that's a bit zealous of me, you don't understand deep dish. Eat it.
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Julie C.
Great thin crust and pan pizza, haven't tried the stuffed yet. I also enjoy the gnocchi, light had fluffy pieces of goodness. The deserts are so so, nothing special. Definitely one of the best pizza places in the area.
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Joe E.
I have to knock down Barone's for their lack of sauce on the stuffed pizza I had most recently. This place is almost in the cream of the crop for my top pizza options in the greater Wheaton area (Lombard, GE, WHeaton, Winfield, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights and bloomingdale), but the consistency needs to be picked up! A true 4.5 as my reviews would indicate. The pizza was so saucy and amazing on one occasion, but the next time there was barely any sauce!!!! C'mon, BARONE'S! Highly recommended, though.
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Maria P.
Pizza. Check! Hot and fresh. Check! Local delivery. Check! Tangy sauce and delicious ingredients. Checkity check! My husband and I order a pizza from here at least once a month and we are never disappointed. We live just a couple blocks from this place so we most often walk to pick up our pizza. There have been times where we have company or are ordering on the way home from the airport where we have it delivered and it takes just a little longer than the pickup time. We always get pepperoni with green olives, well done. It's great, you should try it. Their house salad is great too as it's a chopped with peppers, onions, cheese, lettuce, and cucumbers. If you're looking for good thin-crust pizza, loot no further. We have dined inside once, and it's definitely a family pizza place. If that's what you're looking for, look no further.
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Daniel D.
Best thin crust in town, hands down! Been a family favorite for years, and they even deliver to my house in Lombard!
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Lisa M.
Went here for the first time tonight, amazing! Got the toasted raviolis for starters, fantastic! Ordered the lasagna for my main course, fabulous! Got a piece of red velvet cake to go for desert, unbelievably good! I feel that they were a bit on the pricey side, -1 star. Not over the top expensive, I will definitely go back.
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Erika C.
Consistently very good. The restaurant is simple and kid friendly. It's a pizza place for God's sake; what more do you want? Great for groups too. Really yummy thin crust. They don't deliver to Lombard; how Glen Ellyn of them;)
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Renee C.
There is not one thing wrong with this place. Best Italian place I've been to. Awesome pizza and the main dishes are phenomenal! Great place for families, friends and date night.
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Kurt W.
Ordered a pizza for takeout and was not disappointed. It was hot and fresh, sauce was tasty as was the cheese and the roasted red peppers, and the sausage appeared to be homemade. Tried the online ordering from my phone and the mobile version of the web site was easy to use and well thought out. When we arrived to pick it up it was ready at the stated time even though the place was full with a Friday night crowd. This was the 2nd time we got food from there. The first time we dined onsite and the pasta dishes were excellent. We will return!
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Anne M.
We bring our 11 month old here and the atmosphere is very nice and the food is home-made. Favorites are the creamy jalapeno chicken soup, I am not a deep dish fan but theirs is wonderful, Tuscan salad and of course thin crust pizza! Their Italian meals are wonderful and deserts are equally so, try the chocolate cannoli. This place is very family friendly, delicious and affordable.
(5)
Tony H.
All we are saying, is give pizza a chance. Ok, so the pizza here isn't THAT epic, but it's honestly some of the best stuffed I've had in a long time. It's inspirational pizza here at Barone's. It's the kind of pizza that gets you talking about other places you've been to, and how much better the pizza you are currently noshing on is than those other wannabe, player-hating pizzas. Our server Rafael was very polite, even apologetic when it came to interrupting our talkative group to ask a few questions. He recommended we order two 12" pizzas if we were going to do the stuffed. And a mere 25 or so minutes later, we were diving right into pizza bliss. The crust was firm on top and chewy on the bottom; it had clearly fallen victim to the sheer volume of gooey mozzarella inside and the sweet, chunky tomato sauce on top. The cheese was stuffed all the way through the "handle" part of the crust. It's the kind of setup that taunts you into having a second piece and then immediately regret your decision after two or three bites. Or maybe that was just me. All in all for five of us, two 12" stuffed one-ingredient pies and five soft drinks came out to $11-$12 per person with tax and a generous gratuity. That's a downright steal! If you're not totally stuffed or deep-dished out of your mind, there is a generous spread of italian desserts like cannoli, tiramisu and flavored cheesecakes on display on the way out. If calories matter not to you, I recommend you try a cannoli. One day, I might too!
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Rob S.
This is by far the best authentic Italian in the Glen Ellyn area. Being new to town, we needed to find a place that we could go to on a regular basis, and Barone's definitely fits the bill there. One of the nicest features of Barone's is their "Kids Room", where your rug-rats can play while your waiting for your meal. Again, being new to the area, we don't have a babysitter, so the kids room where our son can play and we can see him is fantastic for giving us as close to a date-night as we can get right now. The food is great (the Eggplant parmesan is our favorite), and the pricing is pretty fair as well. The only challenge sometimes is the parking, but if you hunt around you can find a spot. Lastly, We have had a family member recently move to town who has both a gluten and dairy intolerance. The fact that she can get an amazing pizza or pasta meal with gluten free noodles or pizza crust, as well as dairy free cheese makes her a huge fan of what they offer.
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Erika S.
We have only gotten take out but the place is always busy. Pizza is great and everything is clearly homemade. Last time I got the vodka pasta and it wasn't the best I have had. The pasta was fresh and homemade and the portion was huge, but the sauce itself was just, eh. There are defiantly other restaurants in the area that have better vodka pasta. Parking can get a little tricky since the lots is small and it's located downtown Glen Ellyn.
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Zach G.
I grew up on Barone's, so I may be slightly biased. As a kid, I loved the thin crust...as an adult, I love both the thin and the deep dish. The thin crust is nice and crispy, with the perfect meltiness of cheese. The deep dish uses a TON of really tasty tomatoes and plenty of cheese, with a great buttery crust. We're talking a ton of butter here...maybe literally! I usually, like a good Chicagoan, get sausage on the pizza, and it has always been good sized chunks, tasty, spiced perfectly and moist. Their pasta's are pretty good, and I have always been a huge fan of their Baked Mostaccioli. Parking can be a pain on a busy night, so keep that in mind. You may have to walk a bit. If you're doing carryout, the best bet is to take a passenger to run in and get it while you wait in the car in the parking lot.
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Gina L.
When we first moved into the area, we asked neighbors and friends where to find the best pizza. After trying just about all in the Lombard area, our all time favorite is Barones for two reasons. First, because their pizza taste great and second because they really care about their customers and our satisfaction. So if you are looking for an awesome pizza for delivery, Barones is your place. Try the sausage/giardiniera or the double cheese and fresh garlic.... YUM
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Ericka A.
I'm sitting here as I browse the internet and taking little breaks to stuff my face with the two leftover slices of our delicious Barone's pizza from last night. It's almost as good as yesterday, which says a lot for any food, especially pizza. And while I might prefer the sauce and toppings of places such as Giordano's, they could learn a thing or two about bread making. Barone's will make sure no carb is left behind, and I'm pretty sure they coat their pans with real butter. Our Pizza Connoisseurs club met for our monthly meeting. Rebecca R's boyfriend suggested the place and this was his one shot to impress us or forever be banned from pizza picking. He did not disappoint. We came on a weekday and the place wasn't dead, but was still able to seat all nine of us immediately. We just had to be careful not to pass it by, because the signage could definitely be upgraded so it doesn't look like an out-of-business business. Drink orders were taken immediately and a giant loaf of fresh bread was plopped onto the table. We vanquished it and requested a second basket. They also brought out salt, pepper, Parmesan, crushed red pepper and oregano. But the main event was definitely the Chicago-style pizza: veggie for some, half pepperoni and sausage, and a plain cheese personal for my friend. Everyone walked away happy and brought leftovers. Our four pizzas, wine, beer and other beverages came out to a whopping $100 for 9 of us. Not too shabby.
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Mikomi W.
My family is going out to eat for dinner tonight at Barone's Pizza, and I just called the restaurant and asked them if they had any nutritional information available online because I couldn't find it. The guy who answered the phone gave me a sharp no. When I asked if they had anything available in the actual restaurant he told me: "We don't have anything like that anywhere, you won't find it. So stop trying." I really don't want to waste my time going to this place if this is how they are going to treat people.
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Jacob J.
I really should have listened. I looked at the reviews and saw twelve gleaming reviews, BUT my trusted Yelp buddy Barbie S. wrote a review years ago that clearly stated what wasn't good. You know how it is, right guys? Your there, so many reviews about good pizza, maybe she ordered the stuffed and it wasn't good? I dunno. Man..... It's one thing if I was there with my friends and we had a bad order. But, to be on a date and then experience bad pizza is just worse. The good thing was we were in agreement about the bad pizza. A medium thin crust with three toppings, crust was chewy and hadn't any baked markings on its bottom, it looked undercooked. The sauce was forgettable. We had two pieces each and stopped. I'm glad I ordered the appetizer, pizza bread, think garlic bread with sauce under the cheese. The serving platter was long lengthwise with over fourteen pieces baked to perfection. Quite an order and with a couple beers could have been the perfect dinner. Thank goodness for dessert. "Million dollar brownie" served a la mode. Brownie definitely needs a new name, but did its job of ending the meal on a nice note. Soon after we were seated the place filled up quickly, every table had pasta on it. Doh! In a new place, ask for an opinion or wait to see what others are getting, I have to remember to do this. The place is lovely, quaint, homely, family styled, in an Italian type of theme. I could see this decorated green wallpaper in the dining room of someone's family home. It's cozy here; I'm thinking it's a cute spot for some Italian food and a date or a raucous bunch of family members. Heed my warning my Chicago pizza eating peeps, I've had the thin crust and I'm telling you not to bother. Service was average or 15% if that makes sense.
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Gina B.
OMG this place has the best thin crust pizza ive ever had! the sauce has an amazing flavor omg its simply the best!!!!
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Steve F.
Nice family dining and their Pizza is so good. That pizza sauce makes their pizza. GOTTA GET THEIR PIZZA!
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Susan marie C.
Had the pizza. It was great. Great Service. Great smiles.
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Zak O.
Classic family Italian restaurant with deep roots in the community. The food was excellent and casual, nothing too fancy. Friendly service and inviting atmosphere perfect for good conversation. Particularly enjoyed the historical photos of Glen Ellyn on the walls. All around I highly recommend as a go-to quality restaurant.
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K J.
I grew up in Glen Ellyn, and since moving away I have yet to discover a restaurant with pizza as delicious as Barone's! It has been over a year since I have enjoyed it, but I still use Barone's pizza as my gold standard in evaluating all pizza! I have lived in other places around Chicago and in multiple locations across the US and Barone's has yet to be topped!
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Stove P.
Yes, I'm part Italian. It's usually not as cool as seen in the movies, and believe it or not, my hands hardly move, and I'm almost always asked to speak up during conversation. However, I'm not so far removed that I oblivious to the difference between delivery and DiGiorno. Well, sometimes they are interchangeable. I don't care how many days a year Sarpinos delivers. It sucks. Barone's serves a flavorful Italian cuisine, delivery or dine-in. You'd almost expect plastic coverings on the booths. They have at least checked their gaudiness at the door before setting up shop. I'm usually not too tempted to dive in to deep dish. To me, deep dish has more of a resemblance to cake than pizza, and is just too filling to consume the amount of pieces my heart sets itself upon. However, I am cheerfully able to shift my element to the deeper side of things at Barone's. One bite of deep dish, and my memories of thin crust are thrown into the thickness of my subconscious. My pizza was stuffed with roasted red peppers and green peppers. I had to retain some sort of consistency or else my pharmacy wouldn't be able to close that night. Just the perfect balance of the delicious unknown paired with my veggie friends. Pizza time in Glen Ellyn was just right. I have to admit that my pizza cravings have been relentless. I mean, I start off the week having a slice of grilled vegetable pizza for lunch, the next day I'll have a slice of margherita pizza, and I always have an emergency supply of frozen pizzas in my freezer. During my down time at work, those anxious moments just before my lunch break, I'm consumed with the memories of the pizza I had the night before. And if it was from Barone's, it'll be in my Yelp lunch box the next day.
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Winchester D.
had a veggie pizza from here, and it was black, because they burnt it. a friend of mine had some beef from here, and he said it tasted like trash. just saying
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Trevor S.
Love take-out and don't mind dining in at this place... - Pizzas are excellent. - Pastas and other dishes may or may not be good; they just don't compare to the pizza. - Accurate with orders.
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Mike W.
Being a Texan I will totally understand if you pizza experts write off my review, as the pizza we have down here pales in comparison to my friends up north. Every time we would head up to Glen Ellyn to visit my wife's family we made it a priority to order some Barone's pizza. Once all of my yankee in-laws got past the fact that I enjoy a simple pepperoni pizza, we would place our order and make the short drive to pick it up(I have dined in 1 time but at the time I was a little too tipsy to remember the experience). I don't know if it's the fact that I am surrounded by family i don't see that often, or if it's the fact that I am in a different city, but Barone's is the best pizza i have ever had. I know this is like someone from New York rating a BBQ joint, but i feel that I have had enough pizza from different parts of the country to formulate a valid opinion on this matter. Even though we don't get up there as much as we used to, we still make sure a family member brings back a few frozen ones on their trips.
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Travis M.
I admit to certain prejudice as this is where I learned what pizza is all about many, many years ago. Feasted on it all through high school. Since then I have lived in many countries on 3 continents - include Italy - and I have never had better thin crust pizza. It is the gold standard. The cheese, the sauce, the crust all in perfect balance. I always add bacon and mushrooms to the basic pepperoni but that's just me. There's lots of good pizza out there in many styles. But if you want to taste what thin crust pizza - cut in Chicago squares - is all about you need to take a trip to the 'burbs. Suck it up and drive west. Call it a quest!
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John S.
I have been eating at Barone's for years and this is still a town favorite place to eat. The reason for that are simple the food is great and the service is friendly. First off the bread basket here is amazing. The bread is great crusty Italian bread and tastes best with oil not butter. For an appetizer I recommend the cheese sticks. These are giant homemade and packed with cheese. Some of the best cheese sticks you will find. The pizza here is very good as well. I actually prefer the thin crust to the stuffed here. The Italian dishes are also very good and you can tell everything is made from scratch. I recommend trying out Barone's if you're in town.
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Bryan S.
The pizza is amazing especially the thin crust. I have been there many times and always see the owners up front. The restaurant is very kid friendly with a video game room. This gives the parents a break to talk. A great Glen Ellyn pizza place!
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Joe S.
Mine and my family's favorite thin crust pizza always and forever. OMG Barbie S. probably likes Papa John's.
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Katie C.
Loved their pizza, so wanted to try their catering. Would their pizza hold up in large quanities, delivered 20 mintues away? It was terrific! They were easy to work with and help me order the correct amount. Extremely accomodating with all the combinations of pizza we ordered. They threw in a pizza at the last minute to ensure I would have enough, on the house. The food was as delicious as ever, and delivered to my party location EXACTLY on time. I will cater with them again, hands down! We enjoyed the party instead of cooking and worrying about food. Strongly recommend them! Try spinach, pepperoni and tomato combo.
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M. C. M.
Was staying at a friends and we ordered take-out from here: -Family style salad was incredible, huge, and tasty -Pizza - tasty and huge -Pasta - big let down.
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Paul S.
Call me crazy but I think that this is one of the best Italian restaurants that is family friendly. And, I will add that I have eaten at quite a few restaurants in my day. The pizza is excellent. The family salad was very good and I sampled several entrees and Yum! It is crowded here so if your going with a group you should call in advance. I live an hour from Glen Ellyn otherwise I would come here once a month.
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Dan M.
Very glad I followed the other yelpers' advice here and tried Barone's. The thin crust we tried was delish and the sausage was especially good. Take it from someone that knows pizza - this is good shiz. I don't think I've ever been to a place that cuts its pizza into such small squares! At least I don't have to cut it up for my kids that way I suppose. It's a bit of a drive for me versus other pizza choices but well worth it. Looking forward to trying some other things on the menu which could push it from 4 stars to 5. Update: 5 stars it is.
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Christina A.
The best thin crust pizza ever! Dined in once and won't make that mistake again. But as far as take out pizza is concerned... there is nothing better than Barone's!!
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JarHarms P.
Had carry out pizza and salad from here last week. It was OK but nothing more than standard pizza fair that I have had similar at other places. Don't get me wrong it was good pizza and I certainly ate my fill. I tried some of the salad and thought it was good too. Their service is great, they did mess up on the order but quickly took care it. So props for that.
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Rob A.
Our favorite pizza in the Chicago area. Love the stuffed pizza with enough cheese to harden every artery in sight. Must have if you're in the Glen Ellyn area.
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Bethany H.
As a heads-up: If it says "Family Restaurant" on the front door, chances are there are bunches of kids inside! If you are wanting a quiet date or adult conversation, plan to go to this restaurant after about 8PM. Food was not bad though. A fresh bread basket came first with olive oil and Parmesan cheese for dipping. They have good sweet tea, but ask the server to mix your tea half-sweetened/ half unsweetened, otherwise it's too lemony. My husband, Brian ordered sausage and mushroom pizza. The server asked if he wanted canned mushrooms or fresh! A happy and rare option, since Brian is a big fan of canned mushrooms on pizza. He did say that the sauce had a tad too much sugar in it. But this is probably to keep the kiddies coming. I ordered the three cheese crusted Tilapia. It was huge, flaky and delicious! Came with a horseradish sauce, a side salad, a golf-ball sized baked potato, and a large heap of roasted seasonal veggies which were very tasty. Our server was very attentive and kind. The dining-room is in sore need of a face-lift, but it looked like there was a play room in the back where you can send your kids! Didn't check it out for sure though. Our total before tip: $30.
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R. Q.
There's better pizza to be had in the area that's less costly and less wait. Overall they make a decent pizza but nothing to rave about. Chopped salad was very bland also. I will give this place another try and perhaps try a different dish.
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Tim J.
Pizza is fantastic, but delivery is notoriously slow. Still, a great pizza in the suburbs.
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Ruth C.
Barone's of Glen Ellyn is amazing! You can also buy a frozen pizza on the way for later along with many of their items on their menu. The restaurant has a cute playroom complete with video games but it is unsupervised so make sure to keep an eye on the little ones. The restaurant is small and quaint the pizza is awesome! Ask for the special spices for the pizza because it is so good but they do not give it to you unless you ask for it. My kids love the pizza bread! We eat till we are ready to bust at this place!
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Jesse K.
This pizza used to be good, but now it is barely so-so. Something changed. Too bad.
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Ben B.
so the online ordering is through imenu360.com . I placed the order, and received a confirmation email for a salad and a STUFFED spinich pizza. The salad was on top of the pizza and i was bundled up and didnt notice it was a little light... it was a THIN crust. I hate thin crust. I don't know if it was the staff member their or what but I'm just too annoyed to do anything about it. booooo!
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Tim Y.
Barone's has been a staple in my family since I was old enough to mash around a piece of pizza with my little hands and make a mess of myself. Now that a year or two has passed since those good old days, I have to say that the consistency of the food is unmatched. The pizza is great, but try some of the entrees. My favorite guilty pleasure is the fettuccine alfredo - it's not just creamy white sauce with some pasta, it has great flavor and perhaps most importantly, texture. I've probably had everything on the menu at least once, and though I can't remember all of them, none are particularly memorable as having been unsatisfactory.
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Dave H.
Some of the best pizza in the area! We always get a pan pizza with sausage, pepperoni and green peppers. So friendly too!
(5)
Emily T.
Plus one star for nostalgia's sake. On a recent visit back to my old home town, I asked specifically to eat at Barone's. I remember loving this pizza back in the late 80's. Well, ~20 years have passed, but Barone's still tastes the same to these nostalgic taste buds. My hosts (who happen to be my parents) ordered a large thin crust, half garlic, half mushroom. There was an antipasto involved up front, but that was just OK. The pizza is where Barone's shines. Wow, the garlic side of the pizza was gone in no time! And I am proud to say that I was responsible for most of the damage. We took a few cannoli home, but the memory of the pizza will last forever. Thank you Barone's, for living up to my childhood memory! Please FedEx me a garlic pizza ASAP.
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Kerri H.
I have ordered take-out three times recently from Barone's, always ordering the same thing which is Angel hair pasta with tomato, garlic and basil. It is absolutely outstanding!!!! I also get a quart of the homemade minestrone which is very very good. I just have a couple of nit picky things that I found a little odd. No silverware or napkins when you order take-out. They are extremely stingy with the italian bread. First time I ordered I got no bread, second time I got 1 lonely piece of bread and the third time I asked for extra bread and got 5 pieces. Usually at an italian restaurant you get more bread than you know what to do with. Not here. I was pleased that they did give me extra when I asked for it. Another small issue is that soup does not come with bread or crackers nor does it have any pasta in it. That is a pretty standard practice. The soup sometimes has beans and sometimes not. I am assuming it is due to a lack of stirring the pot before dishing it up but not sure. It just seems like they are really skimpy on the finishing items when you order to go food which is really annoying. I want to try their pizza but haven't yet. Prices are in the middle. Not cheap and not expensive.
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Mark W.
Best pizza in town! A tradition and major supporter of the community
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Rich K.
I live in Glen Ellyn and this is my place for pizza. It's like the pizza I grew up with in the 60's and 70's - and that's a good thing. I do not like "crispy crust" or "three cheese pizza" or "wood fired pizza" or "California pizza". The only cheese I want to taste is mozzarella, with soft crust, baked in the old fashioned pizza oven. I've only had the thin crust pizza. Barone's sausage is very good.
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ben t.
After living out of state for a collective 5 or so years now, we bring Barone's to those who host us when we come to town. It's a win-win, because we can eat Barone's and our hosts think we're buying dinner for them.
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Monica B.
I love Barone's pizza. One of the best in the chicagoland area! The ingredients are fresh, cheese is delish, and the crust is crunchy. I've taken the pizza home and dined-in. I have never been disappointed. The soup is always flavorful. Unfortunately, I have not tried anything else besides the pizza because it is my favorite. I dont give it a perfect score because I feel the pizza sizes could be bigger. A large does not look like a large pizza.
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Beth G.
I've only had thin crust pizza from Barone's, so I can't vouch for anything else on their menu. But I will say this... YUM!! Used to order it every weekend when my husband lived down the street from them and we were still dating. I still lived in the city back then so I could still have my pick of authentic Chicago-style pizza and Barone's definitely was able to hold its own when compared to the likes of them.
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Barbie S.
OMG! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW.... I am falling off my chair right now how anyone could give this place 5 stars... ok everyone is entitled to their own opinion... but i am sorry... NOWAY does this place deserve anything even above 3 stars... i have eaten here, i have been to rehearsal dinner here... and even tried for take out... and NO THANK YOU... there is nothing impressive about this place. The pizza? hmmmmmmmm.... below average. There is absolutely nothing that makes this pizza good. It maybe OK... at best. I have eaten pasta here, and the sauce... YUCK! I would rather eat Chef Boy-r-dee (is that right?) seriously... however, it is ALWAYS packed, i haven't been here when i have not had to wait, and the service is not great... i have ONLY gone back cuz it was close. I do not recommend, i have learned it is better to drive just a little further for better food & service... there are SOOOOOO many choices to pick from... i think only the locals really go here for the same reason i did... it is close. ok and dude... exactly proves my point... eating here for 30 years.... OMG i don't think they have changed their recipes and maybe they should... canned mushrooms exactly, it is a PROBLEM!!!!
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J d.
Kid friendly, great pizza
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Chester R.
even though every now and then you will get a lame dish, and the service is kind of slow......i love it.
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Jim J.
Personally, Barone's is the epitome of good pizza. I have invited friends from all over the country to dine here, and they always have the same reaction: "THIS is pure pizza heaven!" Inevitably, I end up having to bring par-baked frozen Barone's pizza's with me when I visit out of town friends once they have had a taste of what comes out of the oven here. It is that good! I prefer the deep dish/pan pizza, but the thin crust is equally incredible, while the stuffed can be overwhelming! But you cannot go wrong with any of the pizzas, depending on your appetite. Some of the pasta dishes are inconsistent, but you are here for the pizza anyway! The service can sometimes be a little slow, but that can just as much be a reflection of what you order as the staff themselves. Pizza this thick takes a while to cook! I would agree that there are some waitstaff who are friendlier than others, so if you want the best service, ask for Judy or Rafael. Just go with a good appetite and you won't be disappointed! My only complaint is that the restaurant can at times be overrun with kids, which can make things a little loud and unruly, so go later if you prefer a quieter dining experience.
(5)
Samuel S.
I love love love the pizza from Barone's. Even though I've been there countless times, I have still yet to order anything else. I always think about it, that I should see what else they have, but everytime I feel compelled to order their delicious pizza. It's nothing fancy; however, there's just something about it that's just so good. If the pizza is any indication, the rest of their food should be great as well.
(5)
Dave M.
I like the pizza from this place but I have never experienced a restaurant with a more inconsiderate and rude manager. Saying the service is slow is an understatement. I am not going to visit Barone's again until it is under new management.
(2)
J P.
The pan pizza as well as their thin crust are amazing. Make sure to try the cream of chicken/jalapeno soup and ask for Georgia if you want great service with a delicious meal!
(5)
Jared W.
This is really, really nice pizza. In the land of the deep dish, they actually have a phenomenal thin crust that may have you rethinking your typical choice in pie. It's hard to find standout pizza around Chicagoland, but Barone's definitely is. The toppings are ample and high quality, but the true clincher of any pizza is usually the dough. They have it right at Barone's. Definitely make sure that this place is a regular part of your pizza rotation.
(4)
Jenna B.
This is not a food review, solely service. Lucky this place has been here forever and after coming so many times service almost doesn't matter. Not many places has a kids room right next to the table we always go to so that is a savior for the adults. I truly have never witnessed such horrendous and unfriendly service. Our waitress was one of the shortest grumpiest women I have ever encountered who is supposed to providing "customer service". Asked us about 5x if we were ready to order when we hadn't been there more than 5 minutes, our group was not complete and we were getting the kids situated. I've never felt more rushed in my life. When we asked for anything we got short and curt responses with no eye contact whatsoever, I won't even mention the fact that I still have not seen a smile from her (I currently am still here). If we didn't have kids with us we would have went to Santa Fe where we are ALWAYS warmly welcomed. Amazing service can save an experience where the food isn't to ones liking, I have returned to many places because the service was amazing. However, amazing food cannot save terrible customer service. The guest leaves with that taste in their mouth. I know when our pizza gets here it is going to be fantastic, however, I also know when anyone asks me about Barones I will not forget to let them know that although the pizza is great, steer clear of the short haired tan waitress.... Ruined my evening here.
(1)
Alissa P.
The pizza is eh.. Nothing special! Trying to find good pizza out here in the Glen ellyn area but this place is not it!
(1)
Marie N.
Our first time here and we were very happy with our experience. We went for a Sunday evening supper. First impressions are important and Barone's got it right by immediately bringing warm, soft Italian bread to the table. And they included olive oil, parmesan cheese and butter. The dining room is very attractive. Service was friendly, fast and accurate. We ordered the zucchini sticks appetizer.They were cooked perfectly. Be forwarned, the serving size is huge. I counted no less than 20 zucchini sticks. Way more than 2 people could eat. I ordered a thin crust cheese pizza. I liked it. My husband had the vodka sauce on buccatini pasta. It was good but he said it wasn't the best he's ever had.The ministrone soup was good. The cup was filled with large chunk vegetables. This is a good restaurant.
(4)
N E O.
Great local pizza place and can't go wrong ordering. The calzones are fantastic and they have frozen pizzas so you can stock up.
(5)
Leticia A.
Pizza was good but not great. Sauce is good and has a rich flavor but our pizza was more well done than I would have liked. Ordered some fries that weren't good at all, could have used a few more minutes cooking and some salt. When i arrived to pick it up there was some disorder as to where the line was. The clerk at the register gave me a hard time b/c the person who took the order misplaced my last name; after I spelt it out for him. Then she entered my number wrong into the machine and made me feel a bit salty as though I hadn't placed an order. Made it uncomfortable. I wil be trying other locations in the neighborhood before coming back.
(3)
Dick P.
Simply the very best thin pizza in all of Chicagoland! I've lived here most of my life and never had a better thin crust pizza. Their Italian food is amazing also. Family run and operated with their personal touch! Hats off to a great place! We travel from Dallas every time we need some home greats. Love it!
(5)
Wheaton M.
Let me summarize barones for u - good food, below average service. The restaurant is clearly understaffed in all areas from the take out window to the bus boys to the wait staff. I think it is likely due to the fact the location is so small that they just can't fit any more staff in there at any given time. A helpful hint - if u dine in you are going to see your waitress exactly three times; once to order, then to deliver food to table and then to bring the check. If you are going to want refills or anything else, ask for it when you order. I always tell waitress to bring us two of everything we are drinking because I know j won't see her again.
(4)
Kathleen A.
I'm not sure why this place isn't more popular. It took 2 years to find a decent pizza place around here, but this pizza is really good. Their delivery time is close to what they promise. The pizza is always crisp and hot. Their Tiramisu not as good as Rosatti's, but good none the less. Their turtle brownie is worth the calories. We really look forward to our Sunday Barone's delivery.
(4)
Lisa S.
i've never had their pizza. maybe i'd like the place better if i did. everything i've ever had here has just been meh. i come here because my elderly friends enjoy it, and i don't want to rain on their parade. the service seems fine, and the owners are very friendly. but the food is nothing special at all. but tonight it was reeeeeeeeeeally bad. i ordered chicken vesuvio, and it was borderline inedible. someone must have dropped the salt shaker in the sauce. and the chicken was tough and dry. should have sent it back, but i didn't want to hold up dinner. the raccoons will have a great time with it tonight, i'm sure.
(2)
Tracy H.
I used to live right near here, and go here often. Now I'm further away, but I still crave Barone's and come here when I can. The service is generally pretty friendly and good, and I've tried other food besides pizza. All good. But this 5-star review is for their deep dish. Literally the BEST deep dish. Ever. The crust is heavenly, buttery and crisp and perfectly tender on the inside. The sauce is perfection, and the cheese. Oh, the cheese. Love, love, love their deep dish pizza. Cannot go wrong.
(5)
Mike K.
Good pizzas, boxes sometimes are hard to open. Overall a great experience. Employees seem very nice.
(5)
Cinnamon M.
I've been eating this pizza for 40 years! I've traveled the world and haven't found a better thin crust ANYWHERE!!!! EVEN IN ROME! Simply the best!!!
(5)
Tami F.
This is a very family friendly restaurant. The pizza is one of the best in the area. They also offer a dairy free pizza that is the real deal breaker for us because my son is allergic to milk. The service is always good. We come here all the time:)
(5)
Jess F.
Pizza is really good BUT they have awful service. I think we have finally hit our limit on their mess up's. Which is a shame because there is pizza is tasty. Barone's, get with it on the staff and drivers. Had multiple times the delivery driver gave our pizza to someone else. And the staff is usually pretty rude when picking up as well.
(3)
Christen D.
OMG! For starters the guy who answered the phone was short snippy and totally rude! Ordered a pan pizza-pepperoni-sausage-olives. After I ordered he was ready to hang up-I said do you want my credit card? Then he takes it. Within the hour? NO more like 1 hour and 45 minutes later-the driver asks for our card to run the order and guess what? Our pan pizza had NO pepperoni-instead all pepperchinis!!! WTH? No kids can eat that nor could we!!!!! 35 bucks shot! I am callin them today to voice my complaint! I would rather eat Dominos!
(1)
Mary Kate N.
I've been a Barone's fan for as long as I can remember. My family always orders our Barone's pizzas with extra cheese and well-done. I dream about this pizza and attempting to write this review is making my really hungry. We rarely ever dine-in, but when we do, it's a feel-good time.
(5)
Peter N.
Since I live in Glendale Heights, my favorite pizza place is just a little too far to grab a pizza when I'm not over near the city. I'm a bit underwhelmed by Lou Malnati's and I've yet to try Giordano's. But today I wanted a pizza. So I hopped on and found Barone's nearby in Glen Ellyn. Ordered online and wavered between it and Giordano's to try next. I was pleasantly surprised to see that a stuffed pizza with four toppings plus an entree sized salad was the same price as a three topping stuffed pizza alone at Giordano's. So this place got my money. Went and picked up my food and brought it home. One of the first things I noticed was the people in the kitchen shredding the mozzarella. Nice to see that. I also saw someone putting individual ingredients into their own little bowls instead of grabbing from a large container of ingredients. Also nice to see. Got my pizza, my salad, and picked up a couple pieces of cheesecake that looked pretty good. My review will not include the dessert because those are still sitting in the fridge. We were too full to think about that. Later. The pizza had a great flavor and the crust was very nice. It had a nice buttery texture similar to Lou Malnati's. My partner said he isn't a huge fan of Lou Malnati's and prefers Giordano's when it comes to the big chains. But he preferred Barone's overall. Great flavor, good bake, and plenty filling. When we crave pizza, we'll definitely be coming back here as our first choice in the area. Pequod's will still reign as our overall favorite though.
(5)
Brandon B.
I grew up in Lisle so I've been to Barones at the Lisle location several times and enjoyed the food very much. Went to the Glen Ellen location for pizza last night and it just seemed frantic. Our waiter came by 3 times but was quick to come and go. The dining room area was real small so people were moving chairs and waiters running everywhere, a semi controlled choas. We ordered a medium thin crust pepperoni and onion pizza. There was nothing special about the pizza and it seemed really small for a medium. Nothing stood out here for me. Have some decent local craft beers on the menu but everything else was standard.
(2)
Jim S.
Barones serves old fashioned pizza like you remember when you grew up. I usually go there with my wife on Friday night and get the thin crust pizza and then some sides or appetizers. My favorite waitress is Georgia and she is very pleasant. The only thing negative I could say about it is there is such a crush on Friday night it's sometimes discouraging but well worth the wait
(5)
Samantha M.
Get their stuffed crust!
(4)
Bob B.
Great service! Great Food! Great atmosphere! Will defiantly be back. Cozy, warm kind of feeling in dining room. And yes, warm fresh Italian bread was given before our dinner, which is always a bonus.
(5)
Nicole B.
Heard great things about the place, but sadly it wasn't up to part tonight. Decided to order delivery, Bbq chicken pizza- chicken was extremely dry and there was hardly any sauce at all on it. The entire crust was burnt black.... The bbq sauce did taste delicious though (the little bit that was on it)
(3)
KerryAnne E.
Last night my husband and I tried Barone's in Glen Ellyn for the first time. Sadly, my phone was dead and I could not check in but I still really wanted to write a review. I was fully planning to cheat on my gluten free diet because the place we were planning to eat was already closed and I was certain that an Italian style eatery was not going to be able to accommodate my eating plan. I was WRONG! Not only did they have gluten free pizza crust and pasta, they have a gluten free menu that has a really nice selection of items. Our server, Georgia, was friendly and attentive and when we asked about the gluten free crust for the pizza she couldn't be more helpful. We ordered soup to start, minestrone, and it was fantastic! She brought us a sample of one of the other soups were were interested in because we were on the fence about trying something new. We were really touched by the gesture, it ended up being two or three bites for each of us and we loved it (Cream of Chicken with jalapeno). My husband ordered gluten free pasta with white clam sauce, they offer red clam sauce as well, and was very pleased with the texture of the pasta. He felt that he got plenty of clam meat and that it was seasoned really well. It was a huge portion and we both felt the price was fair, not too high. I ordered a simple cheese pizza on gluten free crust, which was one of the best GF crusts I have had! When I ordered, our server Georgia had forgotten to tell us that there were two types of GF crusts and so she chose one for me that she thought I would like. Because she TOOK the time to talk to me and find out what I was looking for, she was able to make that decision and I was very glad to put my faith in her. She was right, the crust was awesome! Their sauce is a lovely balance of savory with a hint of sweet and plenty of herbs. There was just the right amount of sauce and cheese, I hate when places skimp on the sauce! This is a place where you can celebrate with family and enjoy a really great meal in a really nice place. We will be back!
(5)
Steve S.
The food is 'okay', but the service is just plain awful. We try it a few times a year hoping it will improve, but they seem to constantly trip over themselves. Our latest occurrence was this evening when we ordered 3 pizzas for carry out. The pizzas were more than 15 minutes late, but the staff did not even apologize or acknowledge the delay. When we got home one pizza was extremely soupy, it literally could not be cut . Another pizza was almost room temperature and had obviously been sitting out.
(2)
Karen J.
I moved to Glen Ellyn in June and Barone's has become a fast family favorite. Pizza is delicious - just the right amount of toppings and sauce that has the best flavor (just a hint of sweetness to the tomato goodness). They also have Lezza spumoni which is the BEST and homemade desserts.
(5)
Samuel H.
Exceptional pizza for a good price. Barones does not cost more than other local pizza places and their pizza is really very exceptional. We got the thin crust pizza and it was very good. Also, they don't charge for a side of extra sauce. Just a small touch, but we noticed.
(5)
Pat E.
This place is awesome to have sit down stuffed pizza. It is tucked in quaint downtown GE. The stuffed is AWESOME here. It loses a little bit when you order for carry out because it isn't as hot and steamy. It's awesome how the crust is soft and buttery, the sauce is tangy, and the cheese is gooey!!! This is by far my 2nd favorite pizza place in DuPage County! Good desserts, too! Service is hit or miss, but don't let that discourage you! You will find the average suburban family here every night, especially Fridays and Saturdays! I can put up with a few crying kids and bloviating suburban couples/parents for delicious pizza! I've ordered their stuffed cheese (get it), thin bacon and mushroom (keep it), and their specialty garden vegetable (okay). The real star here is their stuffed. If Gianorio's is ever closed in Winfield, this is my place! Other items I have tried include the thin crust cheese and thin crust vegetable. The pan is okay, but get the stuffed pie; you will NOT be disappointed like Cubs fans every August and September. I really love their sauce with the chunky tomatoes. The crust in the stuffed is my favorite part. I will be back!
(5)
C P.
1 star is for messing up my pick up order again. This place is fine if you just order cheese and sausage but add anything else and they need to remake it when you arrive. I wish they would just ask if I wanted the messed up pizza or if I wanted to wait 15 minutes. Come on!!
(1)
Mike P.
Always excellent
(5)
Rosie M.
Just stopped here for the first time to pick-up a pizza to go. We ordered a large thin crust for 2 of us with the idea of leftovers. Pizza was done quick In 30min. The pizza was good but pretty greasy. Sauce was also good, not too sweet which I like. I would recommend ordering a size up from whatever you originally planned as we are the entire 14" between the two of us. The pieces were cut very small as if it were cut for children which I thought was odd but not something to prevent me from returning. I like this pizza and will more than likely come back as it is hard to find good pizza in the burbs.
(4)
Andy K.
Barone's is a great local spot. I wish more people outside of Glen Ellyn knew about it. They have an outstanding location in downtown, and you can easily walk around the cute downtown area for some entertainment after dinner or lunch. They also support a bunch of local organizations in the fundraising efforts. I got a $10 gift-certificate from the GE Rotary fundraiser. If you're interested in supporting the group and getting a $10 gift-certificate, you can check out the store at goboostershot.com .
(5)
Corey W.
Great little Greek owned Italian place. Go here with the family often and we always enjoy the food and we always have fun. One or two servers are not all that good but most are just fine. Rafael is great if you can request him. If you want well-priced, fun, good, Italian and pizza then this is your place!
(5)
Gianni P.
Just moved to GE from the City and have heard a lot about Barone's. We have ordered thin crust pizza a few times from the place and it is very good. This review is about the other items on the menu. We wanted something other than pizza so we ordered the Chicken Alfredo and the Meatball Sandwich. This was the worst meal we have had in a very long time. The alfredo sauce tasted like flower and paste. It seemed almost unsafe to eat. The meatballs had no flavor and the french fries were completely damp and uneatable. When I called, I asked about the chicken parmesan and the person on the phone said I never eat it. GREAT help! So, PIZZA is good, all other food is terrible.
(3)
Astrid N.
Best pizza in Glen Ellyn. We had no idea this place was here when we moved to Glen Ellyn in 2002, but after we found it several years later we stopped eating any other pizza. This is the only place we order from now. I normally don't care one way or the other about pizza crust, but their thin crust is good enough that even I notice it. It tastes homemade. We usually order delivery because it's often pretty noisy in the restaurant -- it's a family restaurant and there are always kids in there. Sometimes entire soccer teams of kids. You still get great service, but usually it's just a little too loud in there for us. It's not a romantic little Italian restaurant, so if that's what you're looking for, keep looking. If you want great food at a good price, though, go to Barone's.
(5)
Michelle G.
I've gone past this place a bajillion times and my sister and I finally decided to try it last night. So happy we did! Our waitress Georgia was the sweetest! Brought us out some hot bread with Italian seasonings and mentioned she heard we were first timers and to be sure to ask for the seasonings when we return since its only brought out by request. Had the mussels to start. .... if I could have made out with the broth without being judged, I would have! SO good. We then ordered a thin crust cheese mushroom and olive pizza. Perfectly cooked! After wen paid we stayed for an additional 45 min or so and the place was closing down. They never once tried to shoo us out I would be lying if I said i didn't buy a white chocolate covered rice krispy on the wayway out. YuM!
(5)
Mike P.
Nothing special. Wouldn't go out of my way for this. Server friendly however place is understaffed and slow. Probably a neighborhood fave but wouldn't travel for it.
(2)
Joe L.
Best pizza ever! Stuffed and thin crust.
(5)
Barbara K.
Had heard about it on TV and tried a deep dish sausage last night. Very tasty sauce, good crust, but very skimpy on the sausage. Probably only 2 small bis of sausage per pie slice of pizza. Other than that, service was good and their pumpkin martini best ever.
(4)
Renita M.
Mmm. Cheese. Always on the lookout for great pizza, and there are a lot of carryout places around us, not as many sit-down. So we thought we'd venture to Glen Ellyn (not nearly as far as it used to be) and try out Barone's. This is not a huge place, and it's kind of old-school, cozy and definitely very popular with the locals. It was nearly full when we arrived (5:30ish?) and jam-packed by the time we left. Lots of folks waiting for carryout. We got a big loaf of bread plus olive oil and butter right away, but our water was quite slow to arrive. Got the impression that a bus boy was supposed to bring it but it never happened; thankfully the waitress picked up the slack pretty well and our refills were well attended after that. We ordered mozzarella sticks as an appetizer and a medium deep-dish (pan), just cheese. See, I told you -- lots of cheese. The mozzarella sticks were homemade and served with a great chunky marinara. They were not steaming hot, which definitely made them easier to eat but also made me wonder how long they'd been out of the fryer. The pizza was also a reasonable temperature, with gooey cheese, tasty sauce and a buttery crust that was one of the better I've had. A touch of garlic would be perfection. I also appreciated that they proffered us red pepper flakes, parmesan shaker and oregano -- I enjoy some oregano. It was noisy thanks to tons of families and people waiting, and the wait staff was clearly kind of frazzled; I think they did as well as they could. I'm sure we'll be back, but maybe not on a Friday night next time.
(4)
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Address :475 Pennsylvania Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street, Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Carolyn B.
I have been going to Barone's for close to 40 years and I have to say they have lost me as a customer. The last 4 times they have delivered to our house the order was wrong. One time we recieved the wrong salad and when we called we were told it would take an hour before they could bring out the correct salads. We had stayed away from Barone's for months and thought we'd give them one more try. We received the wrong pizza. We were also overcharged. We have complained to the owners before and nothing seems to have changed. Something seems to be going wrong at this restaurant that was our default go to place. We won't be back.
(1)Ms G.
Friends took us here for dinner before a high school concert, and we loved it! We had walked by it before and it looked like a casual, family Italian restaurant and that's exactly what it is. It's laid back enough for jeans, or you can dress up more if you wish, and there were lots of families and a few kid's birthday parties while we were there. We had dinner salads to start, followed by thin crust pizza. The pizza was good, though next time I'd like to try their pan pizza, and some of their pastas. We'll be back!
(4)Andrea R.
Great Pizza. They also have frozen options that you can pick up if you don't feel like cooking. My husband and I moved from the city and were so sad to leave behind all the awesome pizza but Barone's is so good it is up there with our Pat's and Salerno's in the city!
(5)Steve P.
Family and I felt like having Italian and found this restaurant through Yelp. This will always be our favorite when in this area. Parking was excellent. Plenty of room. The restaurant had a friendly and comfortable feel to it. Very clean. The Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Out server was named Georgia and she was terrific! She went above and beyond! I can't say enough good things about the food. The thin crust pizza was delicious. My favorite though was the Venetian Gnocchi. Better be hungry when you order this dish. Home made breaded cheese sticks are phenomenal!
(5)Daniel L.
Saw this joint on a local television special about area pizza, and decided we had to give it a try. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience! There was a wait, which is a good sign. The restaurant itself has that well-worn Italian family feel about it that never quite gets old to me, despite the fact that there are seemingly millions of restaurants with a similar atmosphere... but hey, comfort food is comfort food, and if the atmosphere is home-like and welcoming, the food is all that much better in my opinion... The pizza itself was stellar. Very, very stout- if that term makes sense for pizza. Definitely dense, but that's because there's probably 5 pounds of cheese on the pie. If you take issue with this, you shouldn't have Chicago-style deep dish pizza in the first place. I personally have no problem with being cheesed-to-death, and even if I were lactose-intolerant, it wouldn't matter. Even if I get put into a lactose-induced coma, I got an article in my living will that says that they gotta pipe in liquified deep dish pizza through a trach tube. If you think that's a bit zealous of me, you don't understand deep dish. Eat it.
(5)Julie C.
Great thin crust and pan pizza, haven't tried the stuffed yet. I also enjoy the gnocchi, light had fluffy pieces of goodness. The deserts are so so, nothing special. Definitely one of the best pizza places in the area.
(4)Joe E.
I have to knock down Barone's for their lack of sauce on the stuffed pizza I had most recently. This place is almost in the cream of the crop for my top pizza options in the greater Wheaton area (Lombard, GE, WHeaton, Winfield, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights and bloomingdale), but the consistency needs to be picked up! A true 4.5 as my reviews would indicate. The pizza was so saucy and amazing on one occasion, but the next time there was barely any sauce!!!! C'mon, BARONE'S! Highly recommended, though.
(4)Maria P.
Pizza. Check! Hot and fresh. Check! Local delivery. Check! Tangy sauce and delicious ingredients. Checkity check! My husband and I order a pizza from here at least once a month and we are never disappointed. We live just a couple blocks from this place so we most often walk to pick up our pizza. There have been times where we have company or are ordering on the way home from the airport where we have it delivered and it takes just a little longer than the pickup time. We always get pepperoni with green olives, well done. It's great, you should try it. Their house salad is great too as it's a chopped with peppers, onions, cheese, lettuce, and cucumbers. If you're looking for good thin-crust pizza, loot no further. We have dined inside once, and it's definitely a family pizza place. If that's what you're looking for, look no further.
(4)Daniel D.
Best thin crust in town, hands down! Been a family favorite for years, and they even deliver to my house in Lombard!
(5)Lisa M.
Went here for the first time tonight, amazing! Got the toasted raviolis for starters, fantastic! Ordered the lasagna for my main course, fabulous! Got a piece of red velvet cake to go for desert, unbelievably good! I feel that they were a bit on the pricey side, -1 star. Not over the top expensive, I will definitely go back.
(4)Erika C.
Consistently very good. The restaurant is simple and kid friendly. It's a pizza place for God's sake; what more do you want? Great for groups too. Really yummy thin crust. They don't deliver to Lombard; how Glen Ellyn of them;)
(4)Renee C.
There is not one thing wrong with this place. Best Italian place I've been to. Awesome pizza and the main dishes are phenomenal! Great place for families, friends and date night.
(5)Kurt W.
Ordered a pizza for takeout and was not disappointed. It was hot and fresh, sauce was tasty as was the cheese and the roasted red peppers, and the sausage appeared to be homemade. Tried the online ordering from my phone and the mobile version of the web site was easy to use and well thought out. When we arrived to pick it up it was ready at the stated time even though the place was full with a Friday night crowd. This was the 2nd time we got food from there. The first time we dined onsite and the pasta dishes were excellent. We will return!
(4)Anne M.
We bring our 11 month old here and the atmosphere is very nice and the food is home-made. Favorites are the creamy jalapeno chicken soup, I am not a deep dish fan but theirs is wonderful, Tuscan salad and of course thin crust pizza! Their Italian meals are wonderful and deserts are equally so, try the chocolate cannoli. This place is very family friendly, delicious and affordable.
(5)Tony H.
All we are saying, is give pizza a chance. Ok, so the pizza here isn't THAT epic, but it's honestly some of the best stuffed I've had in a long time. It's inspirational pizza here at Barone's. It's the kind of pizza that gets you talking about other places you've been to, and how much better the pizza you are currently noshing on is than those other wannabe, player-hating pizzas. Our server Rafael was very polite, even apologetic when it came to interrupting our talkative group to ask a few questions. He recommended we order two 12" pizzas if we were going to do the stuffed. And a mere 25 or so minutes later, we were diving right into pizza bliss. The crust was firm on top and chewy on the bottom; it had clearly fallen victim to the sheer volume of gooey mozzarella inside and the sweet, chunky tomato sauce on top. The cheese was stuffed all the way through the "handle" part of the crust. It's the kind of setup that taunts you into having a second piece and then immediately regret your decision after two or three bites. Or maybe that was just me. All in all for five of us, two 12" stuffed one-ingredient pies and five soft drinks came out to $11-$12 per person with tax and a generous gratuity. That's a downright steal! If you're not totally stuffed or deep-dished out of your mind, there is a generous spread of italian desserts like cannoli, tiramisu and flavored cheesecakes on display on the way out. If calories matter not to you, I recommend you try a cannoli. One day, I might too!
(4)Rob S.
This is by far the best authentic Italian in the Glen Ellyn area. Being new to town, we needed to find a place that we could go to on a regular basis, and Barone's definitely fits the bill there. One of the nicest features of Barone's is their "Kids Room", where your rug-rats can play while your waiting for your meal. Again, being new to the area, we don't have a babysitter, so the kids room where our son can play and we can see him is fantastic for giving us as close to a date-night as we can get right now. The food is great (the Eggplant parmesan is our favorite), and the pricing is pretty fair as well. The only challenge sometimes is the parking, but if you hunt around you can find a spot. Lastly, We have had a family member recently move to town who has both a gluten and dairy intolerance. The fact that she can get an amazing pizza or pasta meal with gluten free noodles or pizza crust, as well as dairy free cheese makes her a huge fan of what they offer.
(5)Erika S.
We have only gotten take out but the place is always busy. Pizza is great and everything is clearly homemade. Last time I got the vodka pasta and it wasn't the best I have had. The pasta was fresh and homemade and the portion was huge, but the sauce itself was just, eh. There are defiantly other restaurants in the area that have better vodka pasta. Parking can get a little tricky since the lots is small and it's located downtown Glen Ellyn.
(4)Zach G.
I grew up on Barone's, so I may be slightly biased. As a kid, I loved the thin crust...as an adult, I love both the thin and the deep dish. The thin crust is nice and crispy, with the perfect meltiness of cheese. The deep dish uses a TON of really tasty tomatoes and plenty of cheese, with a great buttery crust. We're talking a ton of butter here...maybe literally! I usually, like a good Chicagoan, get sausage on the pizza, and it has always been good sized chunks, tasty, spiced perfectly and moist. Their pasta's are pretty good, and I have always been a huge fan of their Baked Mostaccioli. Parking can be a pain on a busy night, so keep that in mind. You may have to walk a bit. If you're doing carryout, the best bet is to take a passenger to run in and get it while you wait in the car in the parking lot.
(5)Gina L.
When we first moved into the area, we asked neighbors and friends where to find the best pizza. After trying just about all in the Lombard area, our all time favorite is Barones for two reasons. First, because their pizza taste great and second because they really care about their customers and our satisfaction. So if you are looking for an awesome pizza for delivery, Barones is your place. Try the sausage/giardiniera or the double cheese and fresh garlic.... YUM
(4)Ericka A.
I'm sitting here as I browse the internet and taking little breaks to stuff my face with the two leftover slices of our delicious Barone's pizza from last night. It's almost as good as yesterday, which says a lot for any food, especially pizza. And while I might prefer the sauce and toppings of places such as Giordano's, they could learn a thing or two about bread making. Barone's will make sure no carb is left behind, and I'm pretty sure they coat their pans with real butter. Our Pizza Connoisseurs club met for our monthly meeting. Rebecca R's boyfriend suggested the place and this was his one shot to impress us or forever be banned from pizza picking. He did not disappoint. We came on a weekday and the place wasn't dead, but was still able to seat all nine of us immediately. We just had to be careful not to pass it by, because the signage could definitely be upgraded so it doesn't look like an out-of-business business. Drink orders were taken immediately and a giant loaf of fresh bread was plopped onto the table. We vanquished it and requested a second basket. They also brought out salt, pepper, Parmesan, crushed red pepper and oregano. But the main event was definitely the Chicago-style pizza: veggie for some, half pepperoni and sausage, and a plain cheese personal for my friend. Everyone walked away happy and brought leftovers. Our four pizzas, wine, beer and other beverages came out to a whopping $100 for 9 of us. Not too shabby.
(5)Mikomi W.
My family is going out to eat for dinner tonight at Barone's Pizza, and I just called the restaurant and asked them if they had any nutritional information available online because I couldn't find it. The guy who answered the phone gave me a sharp no. When I asked if they had anything available in the actual restaurant he told me: "We don't have anything like that anywhere, you won't find it. So stop trying." I really don't want to waste my time going to this place if this is how they are going to treat people.
(1)Jacob J.
I really should have listened. I looked at the reviews and saw twelve gleaming reviews, BUT my trusted Yelp buddy Barbie S. wrote a review years ago that clearly stated what wasn't good. You know how it is, right guys? Your there, so many reviews about good pizza, maybe she ordered the stuffed and it wasn't good? I dunno. Man..... It's one thing if I was there with my friends and we had a bad order. But, to be on a date and then experience bad pizza is just worse. The good thing was we were in agreement about the bad pizza. A medium thin crust with three toppings, crust was chewy and hadn't any baked markings on its bottom, it looked undercooked. The sauce was forgettable. We had two pieces each and stopped. I'm glad I ordered the appetizer, pizza bread, think garlic bread with sauce under the cheese. The serving platter was long lengthwise with over fourteen pieces baked to perfection. Quite an order and with a couple beers could have been the perfect dinner. Thank goodness for dessert. "Million dollar brownie" served a la mode. Brownie definitely needs a new name, but did its job of ending the meal on a nice note. Soon after we were seated the place filled up quickly, every table had pasta on it. Doh! In a new place, ask for an opinion or wait to see what others are getting, I have to remember to do this. The place is lovely, quaint, homely, family styled, in an Italian type of theme. I could see this decorated green wallpaper in the dining room of someone's family home. It's cozy here; I'm thinking it's a cute spot for some Italian food and a date or a raucous bunch of family members. Heed my warning my Chicago pizza eating peeps, I've had the thin crust and I'm telling you not to bother. Service was average or 15% if that makes sense.
(3)Gina B.
OMG this place has the best thin crust pizza ive ever had! the sauce has an amazing flavor omg its simply the best!!!!
(5)Steve F.
Nice family dining and their Pizza is so good. That pizza sauce makes their pizza. GOTTA GET THEIR PIZZA!
(4)Susan marie C.
Had the pizza. It was great. Great Service. Great smiles.
(4)Zak O.
Classic family Italian restaurant with deep roots in the community. The food was excellent and casual, nothing too fancy. Friendly service and inviting atmosphere perfect for good conversation. Particularly enjoyed the historical photos of Glen Ellyn on the walls. All around I highly recommend as a go-to quality restaurant.
(5)K J.
I grew up in Glen Ellyn, and since moving away I have yet to discover a restaurant with pizza as delicious as Barone's! It has been over a year since I have enjoyed it, but I still use Barone's pizza as my gold standard in evaluating all pizza! I have lived in other places around Chicago and in multiple locations across the US and Barone's has yet to be topped!
(5)Stove P.
Yes, I'm part Italian. It's usually not as cool as seen in the movies, and believe it or not, my hands hardly move, and I'm almost always asked to speak up during conversation. However, I'm not so far removed that I oblivious to the difference between delivery and DiGiorno. Well, sometimes they are interchangeable. I don't care how many days a year Sarpinos delivers. It sucks. Barone's serves a flavorful Italian cuisine, delivery or dine-in. You'd almost expect plastic coverings on the booths. They have at least checked their gaudiness at the door before setting up shop. I'm usually not too tempted to dive in to deep dish. To me, deep dish has more of a resemblance to cake than pizza, and is just too filling to consume the amount of pieces my heart sets itself upon. However, I am cheerfully able to shift my element to the deeper side of things at Barone's. One bite of deep dish, and my memories of thin crust are thrown into the thickness of my subconscious. My pizza was stuffed with roasted red peppers and green peppers. I had to retain some sort of consistency or else my pharmacy wouldn't be able to close that night. Just the perfect balance of the delicious unknown paired with my veggie friends. Pizza time in Glen Ellyn was just right. I have to admit that my pizza cravings have been relentless. I mean, I start off the week having a slice of grilled vegetable pizza for lunch, the next day I'll have a slice of margherita pizza, and I always have an emergency supply of frozen pizzas in my freezer. During my down time at work, those anxious moments just before my lunch break, I'm consumed with the memories of the pizza I had the night before. And if it was from Barone's, it'll be in my Yelp lunch box the next day.
(4)Winchester D.
had a veggie pizza from here, and it was black, because they burnt it. a friend of mine had some beef from here, and he said it tasted like trash. just saying
(1)Trevor S.
Love take-out and don't mind dining in at this place... - Pizzas are excellent. - Pastas and other dishes may or may not be good; they just don't compare to the pizza. - Accurate with orders.
(5)Mike W.
Being a Texan I will totally understand if you pizza experts write off my review, as the pizza we have down here pales in comparison to my friends up north. Every time we would head up to Glen Ellyn to visit my wife's family we made it a priority to order some Barone's pizza. Once all of my yankee in-laws got past the fact that I enjoy a simple pepperoni pizza, we would place our order and make the short drive to pick it up(I have dined in 1 time but at the time I was a little too tipsy to remember the experience). I don't know if it's the fact that I am surrounded by family i don't see that often, or if it's the fact that I am in a different city, but Barone's is the best pizza i have ever had. I know this is like someone from New York rating a BBQ joint, but i feel that I have had enough pizza from different parts of the country to formulate a valid opinion on this matter. Even though we don't get up there as much as we used to, we still make sure a family member brings back a few frozen ones on their trips.
(5)Travis M.
I admit to certain prejudice as this is where I learned what pizza is all about many, many years ago. Feasted on it all through high school. Since then I have lived in many countries on 3 continents - include Italy - and I have never had better thin crust pizza. It is the gold standard. The cheese, the sauce, the crust all in perfect balance. I always add bacon and mushrooms to the basic pepperoni but that's just me. There's lots of good pizza out there in many styles. But if you want to taste what thin crust pizza - cut in Chicago squares - is all about you need to take a trip to the 'burbs. Suck it up and drive west. Call it a quest!
(5)John S.
I have been eating at Barone's for years and this is still a town favorite place to eat. The reason for that are simple the food is great and the service is friendly. First off the bread basket here is amazing. The bread is great crusty Italian bread and tastes best with oil not butter. For an appetizer I recommend the cheese sticks. These are giant homemade and packed with cheese. Some of the best cheese sticks you will find. The pizza here is very good as well. I actually prefer the thin crust to the stuffed here. The Italian dishes are also very good and you can tell everything is made from scratch. I recommend trying out Barone's if you're in town.
(4)Bryan S.
The pizza is amazing especially the thin crust. I have been there many times and always see the owners up front. The restaurant is very kid friendly with a video game room. This gives the parents a break to talk. A great Glen Ellyn pizza place!
(5)Joe S.
Mine and my family's favorite thin crust pizza always and forever. OMG Barbie S. probably likes Papa John's.
(5)Katie C.
Loved their pizza, so wanted to try their catering. Would their pizza hold up in large quanities, delivered 20 mintues away? It was terrific! They were easy to work with and help me order the correct amount. Extremely accomodating with all the combinations of pizza we ordered. They threw in a pizza at the last minute to ensure I would have enough, on the house. The food was as delicious as ever, and delivered to my party location EXACTLY on time. I will cater with them again, hands down! We enjoyed the party instead of cooking and worrying about food. Strongly recommend them! Try spinach, pepperoni and tomato combo.
(5)M. C. M.
Was staying at a friends and we ordered take-out from here: -Family style salad was incredible, huge, and tasty -Pizza - tasty and huge -Pasta - big let down.
(3)Paul S.
Call me crazy but I think that this is one of the best Italian restaurants that is family friendly. And, I will add that I have eaten at quite a few restaurants in my day. The pizza is excellent. The family salad was very good and I sampled several entrees and Yum! It is crowded here so if your going with a group you should call in advance. I live an hour from Glen Ellyn otherwise I would come here once a month.
(5)Dan M.
Very glad I followed the other yelpers' advice here and tried Barone's. The thin crust we tried was delish and the sausage was especially good. Take it from someone that knows pizza - this is good shiz. I don't think I've ever been to a place that cuts its pizza into such small squares! At least I don't have to cut it up for my kids that way I suppose. It's a bit of a drive for me versus other pizza choices but well worth it. Looking forward to trying some other things on the menu which could push it from 4 stars to 5. Update: 5 stars it is.
(5)Christina A.
The best thin crust pizza ever! Dined in once and won't make that mistake again. But as far as take out pizza is concerned... there is nothing better than Barone's!!
(5)JarHarms P.
Had carry out pizza and salad from here last week. It was OK but nothing more than standard pizza fair that I have had similar at other places. Don't get me wrong it was good pizza and I certainly ate my fill. I tried some of the salad and thought it was good too. Their service is great, they did mess up on the order but quickly took care it. So props for that.
(2)Rob A.
Our favorite pizza in the Chicago area. Love the stuffed pizza with enough cheese to harden every artery in sight. Must have if you're in the Glen Ellyn area.
(5)Bethany H.
As a heads-up: If it says "Family Restaurant" on the front door, chances are there are bunches of kids inside! If you are wanting a quiet date or adult conversation, plan to go to this restaurant after about 8PM. Food was not bad though. A fresh bread basket came first with olive oil and Parmesan cheese for dipping. They have good sweet tea, but ask the server to mix your tea half-sweetened/ half unsweetened, otherwise it's too lemony. My husband, Brian ordered sausage and mushroom pizza. The server asked if he wanted canned mushrooms or fresh! A happy and rare option, since Brian is a big fan of canned mushrooms on pizza. He did say that the sauce had a tad too much sugar in it. But this is probably to keep the kiddies coming. I ordered the three cheese crusted Tilapia. It was huge, flaky and delicious! Came with a horseradish sauce, a side salad, a golf-ball sized baked potato, and a large heap of roasted seasonal veggies which were very tasty. Our server was very attentive and kind. The dining-room is in sore need of a face-lift, but it looked like there was a play room in the back where you can send your kids! Didn't check it out for sure though. Our total before tip: $30.
(3)R. Q.
There's better pizza to be had in the area that's less costly and less wait. Overall they make a decent pizza but nothing to rave about. Chopped salad was very bland also. I will give this place another try and perhaps try a different dish.
(3)Tim J.
Pizza is fantastic, but delivery is notoriously slow. Still, a great pizza in the suburbs.
(4)Ruth C.
Barone's of Glen Ellyn is amazing! You can also buy a frozen pizza on the way for later along with many of their items on their menu. The restaurant has a cute playroom complete with video games but it is unsupervised so make sure to keep an eye on the little ones. The restaurant is small and quaint the pizza is awesome! Ask for the special spices for the pizza because it is so good but they do not give it to you unless you ask for it. My kids love the pizza bread! We eat till we are ready to bust at this place!
(5)Jesse K.
This pizza used to be good, but now it is barely so-so. Something changed. Too bad.
(2)Ben B.
so the online ordering is through imenu360.com . I placed the order, and received a confirmation email for a salad and a STUFFED spinich pizza. The salad was on top of the pizza and i was bundled up and didnt notice it was a little light... it was a THIN crust. I hate thin crust. I don't know if it was the staff member their or what but I'm just too annoyed to do anything about it. booooo!
(1)Tim Y.
Barone's has been a staple in my family since I was old enough to mash around a piece of pizza with my little hands and make a mess of myself. Now that a year or two has passed since those good old days, I have to say that the consistency of the food is unmatched. The pizza is great, but try some of the entrees. My favorite guilty pleasure is the fettuccine alfredo - it's not just creamy white sauce with some pasta, it has great flavor and perhaps most importantly, texture. I've probably had everything on the menu at least once, and though I can't remember all of them, none are particularly memorable as having been unsatisfactory.
(5)Dave H.
Some of the best pizza in the area! We always get a pan pizza with sausage, pepperoni and green peppers. So friendly too!
(5)Emily T.
Plus one star for nostalgia's sake. On a recent visit back to my old home town, I asked specifically to eat at Barone's. I remember loving this pizza back in the late 80's. Well, ~20 years have passed, but Barone's still tastes the same to these nostalgic taste buds. My hosts (who happen to be my parents) ordered a large thin crust, half garlic, half mushroom. There was an antipasto involved up front, but that was just OK. The pizza is where Barone's shines. Wow, the garlic side of the pizza was gone in no time! And I am proud to say that I was responsible for most of the damage. We took a few cannoli home, but the memory of the pizza will last forever. Thank you Barone's, for living up to my childhood memory! Please FedEx me a garlic pizza ASAP.
(5)Kerri H.
I have ordered take-out three times recently from Barone's, always ordering the same thing which is Angel hair pasta with tomato, garlic and basil. It is absolutely outstanding!!!! I also get a quart of the homemade minestrone which is very very good. I just have a couple of nit picky things that I found a little odd. No silverware or napkins when you order take-out. They are extremely stingy with the italian bread. First time I ordered I got no bread, second time I got 1 lonely piece of bread and the third time I asked for extra bread and got 5 pieces. Usually at an italian restaurant you get more bread than you know what to do with. Not here. I was pleased that they did give me extra when I asked for it. Another small issue is that soup does not come with bread or crackers nor does it have any pasta in it. That is a pretty standard practice. The soup sometimes has beans and sometimes not. I am assuming it is due to a lack of stirring the pot before dishing it up but not sure. It just seems like they are really skimpy on the finishing items when you order to go food which is really annoying. I want to try their pizza but haven't yet. Prices are in the middle. Not cheap and not expensive.
(3)Mark W.
Best pizza in town! A tradition and major supporter of the community
(5)Rich K.
I live in Glen Ellyn and this is my place for pizza. It's like the pizza I grew up with in the 60's and 70's - and that's a good thing. I do not like "crispy crust" or "three cheese pizza" or "wood fired pizza" or "California pizza". The only cheese I want to taste is mozzarella, with soft crust, baked in the old fashioned pizza oven. I've only had the thin crust pizza. Barone's sausage is very good.
(4)ben t.
After living out of state for a collective 5 or so years now, we bring Barone's to those who host us when we come to town. It's a win-win, because we can eat Barone's and our hosts think we're buying dinner for them.
(5)Monica B.
I love Barone's pizza. One of the best in the chicagoland area! The ingredients are fresh, cheese is delish, and the crust is crunchy. I've taken the pizza home and dined-in. I have never been disappointed. The soup is always flavorful. Unfortunately, I have not tried anything else besides the pizza because it is my favorite. I dont give it a perfect score because I feel the pizza sizes could be bigger. A large does not look like a large pizza.
(4)Beth G.
I've only had thin crust pizza from Barone's, so I can't vouch for anything else on their menu. But I will say this... YUM!! Used to order it every weekend when my husband lived down the street from them and we were still dating. I still lived in the city back then so I could still have my pick of authentic Chicago-style pizza and Barone's definitely was able to hold its own when compared to the likes of them.
(4)Barbie S.
OMG! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW.... I am falling off my chair right now how anyone could give this place 5 stars... ok everyone is entitled to their own opinion... but i am sorry... NOWAY does this place deserve anything even above 3 stars... i have eaten here, i have been to rehearsal dinner here... and even tried for take out... and NO THANK YOU... there is nothing impressive about this place. The pizza? hmmmmmmmm.... below average. There is absolutely nothing that makes this pizza good. It maybe OK... at best. I have eaten pasta here, and the sauce... YUCK! I would rather eat Chef Boy-r-dee (is that right?) seriously... however, it is ALWAYS packed, i haven't been here when i have not had to wait, and the service is not great... i have ONLY gone back cuz it was close. I do not recommend, i have learned it is better to drive just a little further for better food & service... there are SOOOOOO many choices to pick from... i think only the locals really go here for the same reason i did... it is close. ok and dude... exactly proves my point... eating here for 30 years.... OMG i don't think they have changed their recipes and maybe they should... canned mushrooms exactly, it is a PROBLEM!!!!
(2)J d.
Kid friendly, great pizza
(5)Chester R.
even though every now and then you will get a lame dish, and the service is kind of slow......i love it.
(5)Jim J.
Personally, Barone's is the epitome of good pizza. I have invited friends from all over the country to dine here, and they always have the same reaction: "THIS is pure pizza heaven!" Inevitably, I end up having to bring par-baked frozen Barone's pizza's with me when I visit out of town friends once they have had a taste of what comes out of the oven here. It is that good! I prefer the deep dish/pan pizza, but the thin crust is equally incredible, while the stuffed can be overwhelming! But you cannot go wrong with any of the pizzas, depending on your appetite. Some of the pasta dishes are inconsistent, but you are here for the pizza anyway! The service can sometimes be a little slow, but that can just as much be a reflection of what you order as the staff themselves. Pizza this thick takes a while to cook! I would agree that there are some waitstaff who are friendlier than others, so if you want the best service, ask for Judy or Rafael. Just go with a good appetite and you won't be disappointed! My only complaint is that the restaurant can at times be overrun with kids, which can make things a little loud and unruly, so go later if you prefer a quieter dining experience.
(5)Samuel S.
I love love love the pizza from Barone's. Even though I've been there countless times, I have still yet to order anything else. I always think about it, that I should see what else they have, but everytime I feel compelled to order their delicious pizza. It's nothing fancy; however, there's just something about it that's just so good. If the pizza is any indication, the rest of their food should be great as well.
(5)Dave M.
I like the pizza from this place but I have never experienced a restaurant with a more inconsiderate and rude manager. Saying the service is slow is an understatement. I am not going to visit Barone's again until it is under new management.
(2)J P.
The pan pizza as well as their thin crust are amazing. Make sure to try the cream of chicken/jalapeno soup and ask for Georgia if you want great service with a delicious meal!
(5)Jared W.
This is really, really nice pizza. In the land of the deep dish, they actually have a phenomenal thin crust that may have you rethinking your typical choice in pie. It's hard to find standout pizza around Chicagoland, but Barone's definitely is. The toppings are ample and high quality, but the true clincher of any pizza is usually the dough. They have it right at Barone's. Definitely make sure that this place is a regular part of your pizza rotation.
(4)Jenna B.
This is not a food review, solely service. Lucky this place has been here forever and after coming so many times service almost doesn't matter. Not many places has a kids room right next to the table we always go to so that is a savior for the adults. I truly have never witnessed such horrendous and unfriendly service. Our waitress was one of the shortest grumpiest women I have ever encountered who is supposed to providing "customer service". Asked us about 5x if we were ready to order when we hadn't been there more than 5 minutes, our group was not complete and we were getting the kids situated. I've never felt more rushed in my life. When we asked for anything we got short and curt responses with no eye contact whatsoever, I won't even mention the fact that I still have not seen a smile from her (I currently am still here). If we didn't have kids with us we would have went to Santa Fe where we are ALWAYS warmly welcomed. Amazing service can save an experience where the food isn't to ones liking, I have returned to many places because the service was amazing. However, amazing food cannot save terrible customer service. The guest leaves with that taste in their mouth. I know when our pizza gets here it is going to be fantastic, however, I also know when anyone asks me about Barones I will not forget to let them know that although the pizza is great, steer clear of the short haired tan waitress.... Ruined my evening here.
(1)Alissa P.
The pizza is eh.. Nothing special! Trying to find good pizza out here in the Glen ellyn area but this place is not it!
(1)Marie N.
Our first time here and we were very happy with our experience. We went for a Sunday evening supper. First impressions are important and Barone's got it right by immediately bringing warm, soft Italian bread to the table. And they included olive oil, parmesan cheese and butter. The dining room is very attractive. Service was friendly, fast and accurate. We ordered the zucchini sticks appetizer.They were cooked perfectly. Be forwarned, the serving size is huge. I counted no less than 20 zucchini sticks. Way more than 2 people could eat. I ordered a thin crust cheese pizza. I liked it. My husband had the vodka sauce on buccatini pasta. It was good but he said it wasn't the best he's ever had.The ministrone soup was good. The cup was filled with large chunk vegetables. This is a good restaurant.
(4)N E O.
Great local pizza place and can't go wrong ordering. The calzones are fantastic and they have frozen pizzas so you can stock up.
(5)Leticia A.
Pizza was good but not great. Sauce is good and has a rich flavor but our pizza was more well done than I would have liked. Ordered some fries that weren't good at all, could have used a few more minutes cooking and some salt. When i arrived to pick it up there was some disorder as to where the line was. The clerk at the register gave me a hard time b/c the person who took the order misplaced my last name; after I spelt it out for him. Then she entered my number wrong into the machine and made me feel a bit salty as though I hadn't placed an order. Made it uncomfortable. I wil be trying other locations in the neighborhood before coming back.
(3)Dick P.
Simply the very best thin pizza in all of Chicagoland! I've lived here most of my life and never had a better thin crust pizza. Their Italian food is amazing also. Family run and operated with their personal touch! Hats off to a great place! We travel from Dallas every time we need some home greats. Love it!
(5)Wheaton M.
Let me summarize barones for u - good food, below average service. The restaurant is clearly understaffed in all areas from the take out window to the bus boys to the wait staff. I think it is likely due to the fact the location is so small that they just can't fit any more staff in there at any given time. A helpful hint - if u dine in you are going to see your waitress exactly three times; once to order, then to deliver food to table and then to bring the check. If you are going to want refills or anything else, ask for it when you order. I always tell waitress to bring us two of everything we are drinking because I know j won't see her again.
(4)Kathleen A.
I'm not sure why this place isn't more popular. It took 2 years to find a decent pizza place around here, but this pizza is really good. Their delivery time is close to what they promise. The pizza is always crisp and hot. Their Tiramisu not as good as Rosatti's, but good none the less. Their turtle brownie is worth the calories. We really look forward to our Sunday Barone's delivery.
(4)Lisa S.
i've never had their pizza. maybe i'd like the place better if i did. everything i've ever had here has just been meh. i come here because my elderly friends enjoy it, and i don't want to rain on their parade. the service seems fine, and the owners are very friendly. but the food is nothing special at all. but tonight it was reeeeeeeeeeally bad. i ordered chicken vesuvio, and it was borderline inedible. someone must have dropped the salt shaker in the sauce. and the chicken was tough and dry. should have sent it back, but i didn't want to hold up dinner. the raccoons will have a great time with it tonight, i'm sure.
(2)Tracy H.
I used to live right near here, and go here often. Now I'm further away, but I still crave Barone's and come here when I can. The service is generally pretty friendly and good, and I've tried other food besides pizza. All good. But this 5-star review is for their deep dish. Literally the BEST deep dish. Ever. The crust is heavenly, buttery and crisp and perfectly tender on the inside. The sauce is perfection, and the cheese. Oh, the cheese. Love, love, love their deep dish pizza. Cannot go wrong.
(5)Mike K.
Good pizzas, boxes sometimes are hard to open. Overall a great experience. Employees seem very nice.
(5)Cinnamon M.
I've been eating this pizza for 40 years! I've traveled the world and haven't found a better thin crust ANYWHERE!!!! EVEN IN ROME! Simply the best!!!
(5)Tami F.
This is a very family friendly restaurant. The pizza is one of the best in the area. They also offer a dairy free pizza that is the real deal breaker for us because my son is allergic to milk. The service is always good. We come here all the time:)
(5)Jess F.
Pizza is really good BUT they have awful service. I think we have finally hit our limit on their mess up's. Which is a shame because there is pizza is tasty. Barone's, get with it on the staff and drivers. Had multiple times the delivery driver gave our pizza to someone else. And the staff is usually pretty rude when picking up as well.
(3)Christen D.
OMG! For starters the guy who answered the phone was short snippy and totally rude! Ordered a pan pizza-pepperoni-sausage-olives. After I ordered he was ready to hang up-I said do you want my credit card? Then he takes it. Within the hour? NO more like 1 hour and 45 minutes later-the driver asks for our card to run the order and guess what? Our pan pizza had NO pepperoni-instead all pepperchinis!!! WTH? No kids can eat that nor could we!!!!! 35 bucks shot! I am callin them today to voice my complaint! I would rather eat Dominos!
(1)Mary Kate N.
I've been a Barone's fan for as long as I can remember. My family always orders our Barone's pizzas with extra cheese and well-done. I dream about this pizza and attempting to write this review is making my really hungry. We rarely ever dine-in, but when we do, it's a feel-good time.
(5)Peter N.
Since I live in Glendale Heights, my favorite pizza place is just a little too far to grab a pizza when I'm not over near the city. I'm a bit underwhelmed by Lou Malnati's and I've yet to try Giordano's. But today I wanted a pizza. So I hopped on and found Barone's nearby in Glen Ellyn. Ordered online and wavered between it and Giordano's to try next. I was pleasantly surprised to see that a stuffed pizza with four toppings plus an entree sized salad was the same price as a three topping stuffed pizza alone at Giordano's. So this place got my money. Went and picked up my food and brought it home. One of the first things I noticed was the people in the kitchen shredding the mozzarella. Nice to see that. I also saw someone putting individual ingredients into their own little bowls instead of grabbing from a large container of ingredients. Also nice to see. Got my pizza, my salad, and picked up a couple pieces of cheesecake that looked pretty good. My review will not include the dessert because those are still sitting in the fridge. We were too full to think about that. Later. The pizza had a great flavor and the crust was very nice. It had a nice buttery texture similar to Lou Malnati's. My partner said he isn't a huge fan of Lou Malnati's and prefers Giordano's when it comes to the big chains. But he preferred Barone's overall. Great flavor, good bake, and plenty filling. When we crave pizza, we'll definitely be coming back here as our first choice in the area. Pequod's will still reign as our overall favorite though.
(5)Brandon B.
I grew up in Lisle so I've been to Barones at the Lisle location several times and enjoyed the food very much. Went to the Glen Ellen location for pizza last night and it just seemed frantic. Our waiter came by 3 times but was quick to come and go. The dining room area was real small so people were moving chairs and waiters running everywhere, a semi controlled choas. We ordered a medium thin crust pepperoni and onion pizza. There was nothing special about the pizza and it seemed really small for a medium. Nothing stood out here for me. Have some decent local craft beers on the menu but everything else was standard.
(2)Jim S.
Barones serves old fashioned pizza like you remember when you grew up. I usually go there with my wife on Friday night and get the thin crust pizza and then some sides or appetizers. My favorite waitress is Georgia and she is very pleasant. The only thing negative I could say about it is there is such a crush on Friday night it's sometimes discouraging but well worth the wait
(5)Samantha M.
Get their stuffed crust!
(4)Bob B.
Great service! Great Food! Great atmosphere! Will defiantly be back. Cozy, warm kind of feeling in dining room. And yes, warm fresh Italian bread was given before our dinner, which is always a bonus.
(5)Nicole B.
Heard great things about the place, but sadly it wasn't up to part tonight. Decided to order delivery, Bbq chicken pizza- chicken was extremely dry and there was hardly any sauce at all on it. The entire crust was burnt black.... The bbq sauce did taste delicious though (the little bit that was on it)
(3)KerryAnne E.
Last night my husband and I tried Barone's in Glen Ellyn for the first time. Sadly, my phone was dead and I could not check in but I still really wanted to write a review. I was fully planning to cheat on my gluten free diet because the place we were planning to eat was already closed and I was certain that an Italian style eatery was not going to be able to accommodate my eating plan. I was WRONG! Not only did they have gluten free pizza crust and pasta, they have a gluten free menu that has a really nice selection of items. Our server, Georgia, was friendly and attentive and when we asked about the gluten free crust for the pizza she couldn't be more helpful. We ordered soup to start, minestrone, and it was fantastic! She brought us a sample of one of the other soups were were interested in because we were on the fence about trying something new. We were really touched by the gesture, it ended up being two or three bites for each of us and we loved it (Cream of Chicken with jalapeno). My husband ordered gluten free pasta with white clam sauce, they offer red clam sauce as well, and was very pleased with the texture of the pasta. He felt that he got plenty of clam meat and that it was seasoned really well. It was a huge portion and we both felt the price was fair, not too high. I ordered a simple cheese pizza on gluten free crust, which was one of the best GF crusts I have had! When I ordered, our server Georgia had forgotten to tell us that there were two types of GF crusts and so she chose one for me that she thought I would like. Because she TOOK the time to talk to me and find out what I was looking for, she was able to make that decision and I was very glad to put my faith in her. She was right, the crust was awesome! Their sauce is a lovely balance of savory with a hint of sweet and plenty of herbs. There was just the right amount of sauce and cheese, I hate when places skimp on the sauce! This is a place where you can celebrate with family and enjoy a really great meal in a really nice place. We will be back!
(5)Steve S.
The food is 'okay', but the service is just plain awful. We try it a few times a year hoping it will improve, but they seem to constantly trip over themselves. Our latest occurrence was this evening when we ordered 3 pizzas for carry out. The pizzas were more than 15 minutes late, but the staff did not even apologize or acknowledge the delay. When we got home one pizza was extremely soupy, it literally could not be cut . Another pizza was almost room temperature and had obviously been sitting out.
(2)Karen J.
I moved to Glen Ellyn in June and Barone's has become a fast family favorite. Pizza is delicious - just the right amount of toppings and sauce that has the best flavor (just a hint of sweetness to the tomato goodness). They also have Lezza spumoni which is the BEST and homemade desserts.
(5)Samuel H.
Exceptional pizza for a good price. Barones does not cost more than other local pizza places and their pizza is really very exceptional. We got the thin crust pizza and it was very good. Also, they don't charge for a side of extra sauce. Just a small touch, but we noticed.
(5)Pat E.
This place is awesome to have sit down stuffed pizza. It is tucked in quaint downtown GE. The stuffed is AWESOME here. It loses a little bit when you order for carry out because it isn't as hot and steamy. It's awesome how the crust is soft and buttery, the sauce is tangy, and the cheese is gooey!!! This is by far my 2nd favorite pizza place in DuPage County! Good desserts, too! Service is hit or miss, but don't let that discourage you! You will find the average suburban family here every night, especially Fridays and Saturdays! I can put up with a few crying kids and bloviating suburban couples/parents for delicious pizza! I've ordered their stuffed cheese (get it), thin bacon and mushroom (keep it), and their specialty garden vegetable (okay). The real star here is their stuffed. If Gianorio's is ever closed in Winfield, this is my place! Other items I have tried include the thin crust cheese and thin crust vegetable. The pan is okay, but get the stuffed pie; you will NOT be disappointed like Cubs fans every August and September. I really love their sauce with the chunky tomatoes. The crust in the stuffed is my favorite part. I will be back!
(5)C P.
1 star is for messing up my pick up order again. This place is fine if you just order cheese and sausage but add anything else and they need to remake it when you arrive. I wish they would just ask if I wanted the messed up pizza or if I wanted to wait 15 minutes. Come on!!
(1)Mike P.
Always excellent
(5)Rosie M.
Just stopped here for the first time to pick-up a pizza to go. We ordered a large thin crust for 2 of us with the idea of leftovers. Pizza was done quick In 30min. The pizza was good but pretty greasy. Sauce was also good, not too sweet which I like. I would recommend ordering a size up from whatever you originally planned as we are the entire 14" between the two of us. The pieces were cut very small as if it were cut for children which I thought was odd but not something to prevent me from returning. I like this pizza and will more than likely come back as it is hard to find good pizza in the burbs.
(4)Andy K.
Barone's is a great local spot. I wish more people outside of Glen Ellyn knew about it. They have an outstanding location in downtown, and you can easily walk around the cute downtown area for some entertainment after dinner or lunch. They also support a bunch of local organizations in the fundraising efforts. I got a $10 gift-certificate from the GE Rotary fundraiser. If you're interested in supporting the group and getting a $10 gift-certificate, you can check out the store at goboostershot.com .
(5)Corey W.
Great little Greek owned Italian place. Go here with the family often and we always enjoy the food and we always have fun. One or two servers are not all that good but most are just fine. Rafael is great if you can request him. If you want well-priced, fun, good, Italian and pizza then this is your place!
(5)Gianni P.
Just moved to GE from the City and have heard a lot about Barone's. We have ordered thin crust pizza a few times from the place and it is very good. This review is about the other items on the menu. We wanted something other than pizza so we ordered the Chicken Alfredo and the Meatball Sandwich. This was the worst meal we have had in a very long time. The alfredo sauce tasted like flower and paste. It seemed almost unsafe to eat. The meatballs had no flavor and the french fries were completely damp and uneatable. When I called, I asked about the chicken parmesan and the person on the phone said I never eat it. GREAT help! So, PIZZA is good, all other food is terrible.
(3)Astrid N.
Best pizza in Glen Ellyn. We had no idea this place was here when we moved to Glen Ellyn in 2002, but after we found it several years later we stopped eating any other pizza. This is the only place we order from now. I normally don't care one way or the other about pizza crust, but their thin crust is good enough that even I notice it. It tastes homemade. We usually order delivery because it's often pretty noisy in the restaurant -- it's a family restaurant and there are always kids in there. Sometimes entire soccer teams of kids. You still get great service, but usually it's just a little too loud in there for us. It's not a romantic little Italian restaurant, so if that's what you're looking for, keep looking. If you want great food at a good price, though, go to Barone's.
(5)Michelle G.
I've gone past this place a bajillion times and my sister and I finally decided to try it last night. So happy we did! Our waitress Georgia was the sweetest! Brought us out some hot bread with Italian seasonings and mentioned she heard we were first timers and to be sure to ask for the seasonings when we return since its only brought out by request. Had the mussels to start. .... if I could have made out with the broth without being judged, I would have! SO good. We then ordered a thin crust cheese mushroom and olive pizza. Perfectly cooked! After wen paid we stayed for an additional 45 min or so and the place was closing down. They never once tried to shoo us out I would be lying if I said i didn't buy a white chocolate covered rice krispy on the wayway out. YuM!
(5)Mike P.
Nothing special. Wouldn't go out of my way for this. Server friendly however place is understaffed and slow. Probably a neighborhood fave but wouldn't travel for it.
(2)Joe L.
Best pizza ever! Stuffed and thin crust.
(5)Barbara K.
Had heard about it on TV and tried a deep dish sausage last night. Very tasty sauce, good crust, but very skimpy on the sausage. Probably only 2 small bis of sausage per pie slice of pizza. Other than that, service was good and their pumpkin martini best ever.
(4)Renita M.
Mmm. Cheese. Always on the lookout for great pizza, and there are a lot of carryout places around us, not as many sit-down. So we thought we'd venture to Glen Ellyn (not nearly as far as it used to be) and try out Barone's. This is not a huge place, and it's kind of old-school, cozy and definitely very popular with the locals. It was nearly full when we arrived (5:30ish?) and jam-packed by the time we left. Lots of folks waiting for carryout. We got a big loaf of bread plus olive oil and butter right away, but our water was quite slow to arrive. Got the impression that a bus boy was supposed to bring it but it never happened; thankfully the waitress picked up the slack pretty well and our refills were well attended after that. We ordered mozzarella sticks as an appetizer and a medium deep-dish (pan), just cheese. See, I told you -- lots of cheese. The mozzarella sticks were homemade and served with a great chunky marinara. They were not steaming hot, which definitely made them easier to eat but also made me wonder how long they'd been out of the fryer. The pizza was also a reasonable temperature, with gooey cheese, tasty sauce and a buttery crust that was one of the better I've had. A touch of garlic would be perfection. I also appreciated that they proffered us red pepper flakes, parmesan shaker and oregano -- I enjoy some oregano. It was noisy thanks to tons of families and people waiting, and the wait staff was clearly kind of frazzled; I think they did as well as they could. I'm sure we'll be back, but maybe not on a Friday night next time.
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