Incontro A Tavola
100 W Higgins Rd,Ste H-20, South Barrington, IL, 60010
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Address :
100 W Higgins Rd,Ste H-20
South Barrington, IL, 60010 - Phone (847) 836-1700
- Website https://www.incontroatavola.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 10
- Mon : 11:30 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Parking : Valet, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Kristin M.
Love, love loved it! Everything about this place was top notch! Love that the managers spend time at the tables, offering suggestions on the menu, love the little dish of olives that comes out with the bread- those little touches go a long way to making dinner that much more special. Our server Tracy was great- on the ball with everything and also offered some great suggestions on the menu. My husband ordered the Asparagus Risotto and it was cooked perfectly. I ordered the Rigatoni with Sausage and it was delicious! The noodles were al dente which was such a treat since most restaurants tend to overcook their pasta and it comes out limp and soggy. Decor in the restaurant is classy and elegant. I thought the prices for some menu items were a tad too high, so this isn't a restaurant I would come to often, but instead would save it more for a special occasion.
(5)Paul K.
This rating could go up as we went for lunch. I had the slider trio Panini (Meatball, Filet, and veal) which was fantastic. My wife had the veggie Panini which she really liked. Can't wait to try dinner as they have live music on the weekend. Really nice relaxing décor with laidback jazz playing over the speakers.
(4)Jennifer H.
The Schaumburg area is filled with chain restaurants. Even if they are high end, they are still chains. I can go a few miles and find the same steak houses or mexican restaurants that I see at the Arboretum or anywhere in Schaumburg. lnContro offers a family run restaurant with homemade pasta and sauces with recipes passed down through the generations. The service is wonderful. The bar is beautiful and offered entertainment the evening we were there. It was a man playing the guitar and singing covers. He was so good that at times I wasn't sure if it was just the radio or live music! Best tirimisu I have had in a LONG time. Light and fluffy marscapone with just the right amount of liquor to soak the ladyfingers. Definitely will be back.
(4)M D.
As Tony would say "are you kiddin me?" Great place, generous and super sweet people. Phil, behind the bar is both informed and impassioned about wine, including spot on suggestions of pairing with unreal menu. When in South Barrington, make the trip here. Completely worthwhile. Cheers.
(4)Brook D.
Came in for lunch and our server Danny was outstanding! He knew his menu and answered all questions as well as made recommendations. I love minestrone soup which is what brought us over to try it and it was very yummy! We also had the artichoke appetizer which was as well very good! (Ask for extra sauce). We also had the flourless cake with a berry sauce which was rich and delicious! Only negative would be that the menu was not as detailed! I'm not the type to bombard our server with a million and one questions although they are willing and accepting to answer everything! Definitely would be back
(5)Nic Z.
Incontro A Tavola was a tough restaurant to review. It's new and the atmosphere is lovely, but it missed on several marks that matter. The overall review teetered between a 2.5-3. I didn't have the heart to give a 2, as I genuinely feel they are trying, but for the price-point, they really didn't deserve a 3, either. APPETIZERS 1. Arancini Siciliani - Pretty good taste. Good crunch on the outside. 2. Funghi Ripieni (stuffed mushrooms) - Again, good taste. Decently cooked. 3. Carciofi Al Forno (baked artichoke) - Well-cooked and good flavour. 4. (Free) House bread + olives - I could have probably survived on this alone. The olives are spectacular! And, free. We'll see how long that lasts (I have my doubts - this normally costs $5-7 at other restaurants), but they are phenomenal, so indulge! COCKTAILS Limoncello Martini - Nice taste and presentation. ENTREES 1. Pappardelle Con Polpette (pasta with veal meatballs) - This is where they really tanked. Italian restaurant - check. Touts homemade pasta - check. Under- and un-cooked pasta ... for $20 ... at said upper-scale Italian restaurant - ouch. I'm pretty sure undercooked pasta is criminal somewhere, if not here, then certainly in Italy. There were chunks of pappardelle half-cooked or still hard as a rock and stuck to each other. The meatballs were just OK. It came with three, and two were hard and only one was well-cooked. My dish was also missing the cheese. I saw it come to a neighboring table, and theirs had it. 2. Pollo Ruspante (free range chicken with seasonal vegetables) - "Seasonal vegetables" usually means a mix of something like brussel sprouts, etc. Turns out, it came with broccoli and some diced potatoes. Hmm.. This would have been okay, were they cooked properly. Once again, the broccoli looked like it hadn't been steamed at all and was just put on the plate; it was rock-hard. We tried to cut it and actually needed the steak knife to get through it. We gave up after that. **Note: This dish takes at least 30 minutes. It doesn't say that on the menu, so just beware. 3. Braciole (rolled skirt steak) - This dish got happy marks from its eater, so I'll leave it at that. COFFEE + DESSERT 1. Espresso - Arrived cold. 2. Cappuccino - Only 2% milk available. Arrived lukewarm bordering on cold. 3. Tiramisu - Good taste. Fluffy, but not light; the ladyfinger sections were soaked. SERVICE Our waitress started off pretty pushy/in-your-face, and she fluctuated between there and overly nice for the duration of the meal. Timing was where service really took a hit, as much of our meal was ill-timed. For better or worse, we were in good company. A table of four next to us had three of their entrees delivered, and the fourth guy was told his was "coming right out." It took more than 5 minutes for it to arrive. Our coffees came more than 10 minutes ahead of the dessert, and they arrived cold to boot. I rounded it up to a three due to a couple things - the live music was amazing. They sang and played very well and were just a joy to have there. It really added to the experience. (Side note: It is VERY loud in the restaurant when it's busy. We could barely hear one another without the music playing.) At the end of our meal, the GM came around to our table and some others to say hi and introduce himself. They -are- trying. That said, trying only gets you so far in today's cut-throat restaurant world. I hope they make it. If they get their pacing down in the kitchen and add a couple more items to the menu (it could use another chicken entree and different sides), I think they will do great. /////// Update: Jan. 2015 We came back to give them another shot. The service was just as - if not more - disorganized than the first, and the food was just as - if not more - disappointing. Love the ambiance, but we won't be back. Changed from 3 stars to 2.
(2)Tim H.
Great food. Great service. Great management. Been here many times. My favorites include the Rigatoni Siciliano, Vitello Limone, meatballs, gnocchi with vodka, chicken Parmesan and others. Music on weekends. Good bar. Try the managers homemade limoncello. Nice outside patio area. Highly recommended.
(5)Steph L.
The 4 of us ate there last night. The service and staff were professional. The meals were very good. The three stars are for the wine menu, great selection but all the wines had a 300% mark up. IE: Orin Swift Locations - 'I' is $15 at Binny's and other stores. The cost of this wine here is $45. All the others I recognized were the same mark up.This is price gouging. For an Italian restaurant where is the affordable red table wine? We enjoy wine at meals and I will find another place to dine with a "reasonable" markup (100%-150% mark up) or go to a byob.
(3)Christ W.
We went there for a lunch and the server is very polite.. he is also very helpful in suggestion lunch specials. Inside decoration is very nice and have life music. Good experience. will come back.
(4)Carolina B.
Following in the footsteps of my fellow yelpers! Beautiful decor, live music, classy, a place you want to go on a nice date and that's what we did! We made a reservation for 730 on a Saturday and still had to wait until about 8 for a table but I understand because it was BUSY! I mean shoulder to shoulder diners. After being seated we were taken care of in a timely manner by a waitress and her bus lady. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The menu was full of delicious items, pastas, meats and unique appetizers. They have an extensive red wine menu and offer many cocktails. Unlimited bread, olive oil and most importantly OLIVES. One of my favorite aspects of the meal. I had like 3 bowl! Don't tell my personal trainer. My boyfriend and I started with the Frito Mixto, fried scallops, calamari, and shrimp. I was really excited about this dish because it's all of my favorite aspects! Seafood and fried haha! It was good, not great. The shrimp tastes a bit like sulfur so they were spoiled. NOT OKAY. All the other components were good though and the Marinara was excellent. I wanted to try more appetizers and a salad so that's what I ordered. The sausage stuffed mushrooms and the caprese salad. The stuffed mushrooms were great!!!! Very fresh, great combinations of cheese and sausage. The caprese salad was just okay. Nothing special at all and not worth the price. The tomatoes hardly had flavor. But the bufala mozzarella was good. I just want more greens in my salad even if it is a caprese. Maybe that's not very ITALIAN, just personal preference! My boyfriend the gnocchi bolognese and he enjoyed it. Next time I will just stick to a main pasta or meat dish because this place has all the components to receive 5 stars but my first experience just wasn't outstanding. The important part is there will be a next time!
(3)Josh D.
It was last Friday 8/28 after my 8 yr old figure skater's practice decided to have an Italian dinner so I ask Siri for a nearby restaurant. Since I live in Algonquin, she found me Incontro A Tavola at the Arboretum in So. Barrington. This is our first time to dine at this restaurant and I was amazed at the ambiance, the entertainment and the hands on experience with the managers especially Octavio who I spoke to about our excellent dining experience not only the service but the quality of food. We even had dessert and coffee afterwards. I definitely recommend this place and will come back soon for another wonderful evening.!!!
(5)DrElizabeth K.
Amazing place! Great service, great food and great music! Make sure you sit at the bar and enjoy the cocktails and the wines with Christian and Phil. Make sure to say hello to Matteo, Manager, Octtavio, Asst GM, Steffano , GM, Tracy, server extraordinaire and Mike the decadent dessert maker. You must try their homemade pastas and desserts. It's all to die for.You will leave wanting more. We are here from Fort Lauderdale Florida for business, but we feel like we are on vacation. Everyone made our dining experience magical.
(5)Patricia W.
Experienced the lunch specials today and the lunch is just as fabulous as is the dinner offerings. We had a lovely and attentive server, Christina, and she was excellent. Everything, including the restaurant, was first rate. Great, great, great way to enjoy lunch during a beautiful shopping day with friends
(5)Jessica N.
It was our first time dining this past Saturday and everything was fantastic from our first cocktail at the bar to the service and dessert at the very end. We were greeted warmly, the bar tender was attentive and made great drinks, our waiter was wonderful and the entire staff in general made us feel very welcome. We had a few apps - margherita pizza, rice balls, mussels and they were delicious. Each of us had a different pasta for dinner (they make their pasta fresh!) and they were dynamite. We ended the meal with 3 scoops of gelato - chocolate, vanilla and pistachio - and it was some of the best gelato I've had, outside of Italy. We will definitely be back!!!
(5)Jenny F.
Absolutely the best Italian food you can find in the suburbs! Besides the amazing homemade pasta dishes, the restaurant is gorgeous and comfortable to dine in. There was a live singer when we had dinner which made our evening even better. The service was wonderful and the wine list was even better!! I would definitely suggest trying out this restaurant if you haven't yet! We will definitely be back soon!
(5)Carol B.
I was here twice last month. My girlfriend and I were here for her birthday [sat outside] and I met another girlfriend at the bar for her birthday several weeks later. Both times the service was outstanding and the food was delicious [so were the drinks]. I look forward to another great meal here - the interior decor is gorgeous too!
(5)Jane O.
This is one of the best restaurants in the northwestern area. The quality of the food is unsurpassed and the service is impeccable. Michael was our server and he couldn't have been better. There is nothing on the menu that isn't wonderful. Don't miss this place. P.s. The quantity of food is generous!
(5)Patrik P.
Great Service for a lunching mom with a stroller. Wonderful wine. Seafood pasta was overly oily but tasty. Liked the olives. Chocolate cake was not good
(5)Wayne S.
Great food and great service!! Overall phenomenal experience! Try the seafood pasta and chicken parmigiana
(5)H S.
Excellent, genuine and authentic italian restaurant in barrington. Have had the opportunity to eat at some of the best italian restaurants in NYC, Chicago etc. And this is my favorite. Outstanding service, and flavorful, fresh pastas and entrees. Love the beet/Buraata salad, caprese pasta and my favorite - Lamb Oso bucco m Keep up the standard!!
(5)J G.
Been a while since I've had fresh handmade pasta, what a treat! Fantastic experience from the minute we walked through the door that the maitre d' opened and held for us right up to our departure, again having the door held for us, this time by the General Manager who thanked us for coming. Greeted warmly and immediately by a lovely gentleman bearing a dish of kalamata and green olives (delicious) and fresh baked bread. Thank you, Alfredo, for the great service. Our server, Mark, both knowledgeable and accommodating made a most impressive first impression, asking about our dining preferences and offering items he thought we would be pleased with. We were very pleased! He presented a relaxing pace of service so that we could enjoy our meal at our own pace. Began our evening with Prosecco and the most divine, melts in your mouth carpaccio. My companion had a Peroni and the day's special antipasti, Carciofi - large grilled artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and a bit of mixed greens. My pasta course was Paccheri Tartufi, a divinely aromatic dish of paccheri noodles, mushrooms in a light truffle cream sauce. (Paired with a lovely Valpolicella) Paccheri tasted as good as it smelled. The kitchen was kind enough to prepare the dish for me without sausage and a nice bonus were the meatballs I was given on the side in place of the sausage. My companion had the fish of the day, a swordfish grilled with pesto- the freshest tasting he's had dining out lately. Served with parmesan risotto to die for! Followed by a strong espresso and grappa. The bartender even came and introduced himself and asked how we were enjoying the grappa. Thanks too, to Ira! We finished with pistachio gelato and sorbetto di limone. Do yourself a favour and try Incontro! I rated the dress code "casual" became I saw people dressed up as well as folks in nicer jeans. It appears all are welcome, as long as you are presentable!
(5)Gena D.
This place has THE best homemade pasta! The lasagna was to live for. A must try if you go! All the servers are extremely friendly! The only thing is the few times I've been there, it was not very busy and almost makes the atmosphere a tad bit uncomfortable. But overall, it's a great spot for authentic Italian food and yummy dessert (including the flourless chocolate cake)!
(4)Matt G.
Great experience tonight. The restaurant has great atmosphere. Live music going in the bar which was a nice addition. Service was well paced and not rushed. Great date night! We had the Brioche and the gnocchi with bolognese sauce. Very tasty. The Brioche was very tender and the homemade pasta was perfect compliment. Bolognese was so good too. All told a great addition to the neighborhood. Very reasonably priced too. Great all the way around.
(5)Danielle B.
Very good! My husband and I ate here last night and sat outside. Our waiter, Michael, was very nice and attentive. We had the stuffed artichoke for an appetizer. It was very tasty, but I wish they stuffed it with more bread crumbs. I've had stuffed artichokes at other restaurants and they are packed full of bread crumbs. Please add more bread crumbs! I had the Eggplant Parmesan for an entree and it was also very tasty! I liked that they gave me real pasta on the side. I never eat the pasta on the side because it never tastes good, but this pasta was very good! My husband had pasta with seafood. He liked it, but it was a tad spicy for him. We will definitely be back!
(4)Sharon A.
I just had to say what an amazing staff and experience I had. From Phil a bartendar who from at first sight feeling makes you feel welcomed... and Christian (bartendar) a humble but charming personality. Tracy who's energy and sassy personality is just a pleasure, a lady with class! Mike who's passion for desserts leaves you tempted to try then all. Last but not least, General Manager Stefano so kind and professional , Asst Mgr Octavio a class act, and Matteo undeniably the most genuine personality and with heart a heart gold. Thank you so much for a beautiful evening. I recommend this place for all local professionals, dates, dinner with friends, or just an evening at the bar with live music. Very cool!
(5)Shauna J.
Leaving this review mostly for the service because it was absolutely wonderful! I went last night with a friend and as I was seated was greeted by a very friendly and energetic employee, though I didn't catch his name (he brought water and bread). He never let our waters get empty, but more importantly he was so fun and upbeat, always with a smile. Our server, Christine, was absolutely wonderful. She was funny, smiling, and overall a great server, and it made the whole experience so much more fun and memorable. Though I am not one for Italian food, I would go back again for the friendly and elegant atmosphere.
(5)Angela N.
Very sheek! Food came out hot and fresh. Had the fire grilled halibut. Very good. Service was very professional. Would definitely come back.
(4)Rose D.
The interior is gorgeous - love those chandeliers, especially! The service was good, with just a few minor things (we'll get to that later). Our server was Robert and he did a nice job answering any questions about the menu and making recommendations. He was just the right amount of attentive yet giving our family space to enjoy our conversations. The nice lady filling our water glasses was ON IT - our glasses never got below half-full. And various staff members whisked away empty plates, baskets, etc. shortly after the dishes had served their purpose. The General Manager also stopped by to say hello and was gracious enough to chat with Busia when she launched in to a story about growing up during the Great Depression. The food was all delicious; it was obvious everything was made from scratch and the portion sizes were quite large (most of us took home leftovers for another meal). I'm a big olive fan so I very much enjoyed the little bowl of olives on the table along with the warm bread & olive oil. The other dishes our family ordered were the calamari, chicken parmigiana, braciole, lobster ravioli, the sausage & mushroom pasta (I won't even attempt to remember the name of the dish) and the fish special for the day (which came with an amazing citrus risotto & fire-roasted broccolini). Everyone raved about their meals. Some may feel their prices are a bit high and I would agree if you are comparing them to other local Italian restaurants (not just the massive chains like Maggiano's but smaller places like Ti Amo, too). But the trade is you are dining in popular South Barrington at a restaurant that would fit right in at the trendiest of neighborhoods downtown as far as the look & feel and their menu selections. This restaurant gives you that upscale downtown dining experience without having to deal with traffic, parking hassles or taking the train. I'm giving them 3-stars instead of higher for two minor irritations with the service, keeping in mind as I mentioned above most of the service was quite good. Our calamari starter arrived 5 minutes before the bottle of wine we ordered for the table (we ordered them both at the same time), and they seem to really be trying to push also ordering soup or salad and, of course, dessert. I understand the server asking about those things, it's expected, but once a customer politely declines I think the matter should be dropped and don't continue to try & get us to order more. I'd expect that kind of service at some chain restaurant that involves the servers wearing "pieces of flair" (for fellow "Office Space" fans). Even when this attempt to up-sell is done in a playful manner, which this was, after a certain point it is too much - especially for the caliber of restaurant that Incontro A Tavola clearly aspires to be.
(3)Jaclyn B.
Food was delicious. Portions were decent. Home made pasta is pretty darn good. Wait staff is friendly. Can tell it is a new place because the staff is still learning the menu. Little on the pricey side but if you want friendly staff, good food and a decent wine selection, go here.
(3)Mike H.
Nice ambiance, friendly staff, intriguing menu, good prices. Grilled calamari was superb, as were the three big scallops, though the bed of fennel, flash-fried leeks, lemon beurre blanc sauce, while attractive, was all but flavorless. Fire grilled Salmon was exquisitely prepared. Lobster and besciamella filled ravioli was tasty, but I wouldn't have known it included lobster if I hadn't read it on the menu (I'm still not convinced). Rigatoni Siciliana was a major fail. Salt and fennel overwhelmed what sounded like an excellent dish. I could see the spicy tomato ragu, but my taste buds couldn't find it. For dessert, the Cannoli turned out to be four (five?) miniature, way too sweet examples of my favorite Italian dessert. I'm guessing they were out of big shells, but I wish my server had told me. More than a bit disorganized. Hard to keep track of who our server was. We watched as at least three dishes, including our appetizers, were delivered to the wrong tables. Entrees were delivered before we had a chance to digest the appetizers. Espresso was delicious, but it was cold by the time the Cannoli arrived - a big no-no. We asked our server about the free glass of wine that is offered through Sept 30 but she had no idea what we were talking about. I had heard nice things and was anxious to try it. The menu was very well put together. Unfortunately, the execution left much to be desired, in terms of both service and preparation. It's not likely we'll be back.
(2)Michelle A.
The two-star rating is based on the food we ordered, and the atmosphere. - Live Music: always appreciate live music, but the volume was too loud for a smaller space like this restaurant. If the music group played outside of the restaurant, the whole South Barrington Arboretum could hear it without issue (that's how loud it was!). - Foods: very major issue with grilled items leaving a charred and bitter taste, which over power the taste of the food. We had grilled calamari for appetizer. The texture was just right, but it was either not seasoned well or overwhelmed by the charred taste. Same thing with the filet, lamb chop and vegetables that were grilled.
(2)Gene S.
Echoing the sentiments of Nic Z's review from 12/21/14...beautiful/classy decor one door south of Pinstripes in The Arboretum...with food that is better elsewhere. This place appears to be run by an offshoot of ZaZa's in Barrington. Stop right there. If you've been to ZaZa's, your opinion of their food will be identical here. Good bread, very good salad, but so-so on the entrees. Mine was the chicken piccata (or something similar) and it was unremarkable. My wife had a dish with pancetta as an ingredient that she said had absolutely way too much of it in it. Another small problem is that we made a reservation online at 5pm...had to move it to 5:30pm (which they did with no problem) only to show up to find that they had no record of our reservation. Due to that, they seemed to put us at the end table of "that" room. You know, the room for people without reservations. We also felt slightly rushed because they didn't have a reservation for us. All in all, you're better off for Italian food at Francesca's or Carlos & Carlos in Arlington Heights.
(2)Biz V.
My office had their Anniversary Dinner Party at Incontro A Tavola and it was a home run from beginning to end. Hope was not only my party planner contact, but she was our main server too and every attention to detail was not only met, but exceeded my expectations. Appetizers for our Group of 20: fried calamari; Crudo E Mozzarella - hands down my favorite - fresh mozzarella with proscuitto di parma, caponata and basil crostini - I think I could make a meal on that dish alone, and the pizza margherita was delicious too. Our entrees ranged from lobster ravioli, pan-seared white fish, housemade rigatoni, gnocchi bolongese, chicken parm and filet mignon - everyone gave rave reviews about their food. Highly recommend this to anyone in the area - I think it would be a great place to meet some friends for wine and appetizers, or for a nice date night restaurant. We were in a private room, so not sure how kid friendly it is, but I will definitely be going back. Thanks Hope for all your hard work!
(5)TRose H.
Had a fantastic dinner here. Being a new place, I was pleasantly surprised. Loved the olives brought out with fresh bread, olive oil & cheese. Our waitress was very helpful, being it was our first time here, she went through the entire menu and gave us her suggestions. We had the clams & mussels appetizer and the scallop appetizer. Both were fresh and well seasoned. We also had the burrata and beet salad which was very good. I had the gnocchi bolognese, loved it! My husband had pappardelle with meat balls, also very good. We will be back for sure!
(5)Lala B.
Should have known right from the beginning when I asked the hostess if the bar area was first come first serve..... And she says "I don't know, you can sit there if you would like....." It is a yes or no question, not maybe! That's were the disaster began. Music was unbelievably loud, could not hear myself think let alone hear my husband. Drinks took over 15 minutes to arrive. Ordered and at the hour mark, they tell us food should be up shortly. At the 90 minute mark, we asked them to just make it to go. Then after another 15 min it's still not ready. They offer to comp the meals, and then finally offer to comp everything. All the manager could say was sorry and asked if we wanted more bread, lmao! Yeah I came to this place to eat bread, come on! Suggestion, spend less money on making this place look like all the other trendy places and spend some time training your staff, hiring cooks and figuring out how keep the heat on. The AC went on twice and it's the middle of winter! I even watched three managers who look like kids try to figure out the thermostat. Wow, all in all, hands down the worst restaurant experience we have ever had!
(1)Paula S.
Had a great dinner at this new restaurant in the arboretum. My Gnocchi Bolognese was delicious and our server Danny was wonderful! Very happy to have a new favorite restaurant so close to home. Will be back soon! If you want an authentic Italian dining experience and a great glass of vino, Incontro A Tavola is a must!
(5)Ivan D.
Sunday Feb 8th @ 5pm Ambiance, 5 of 5 Customer service (Heather), 5 of 5 Entree 3 of 5 I ordered the Gnocchi Bolognese, it was ok. I forgot my wife's entree but she enjoyed.
(4)Perry R.
Professionally run both at front and back of house. Server Mourad was very good and attentive even though he had a number of large tables to serve...even introduced the busy 'boy' by name - classy act given all the thankless work they do. Wine list broad and many affordable choices. Appetizers were fresh tasting and proper sized (had buffalo mozzarella and carpaccio. Tagliattele with duck and speck was great - lots of duck and pasta was al dente. Unfortunately the Rigatoni special was just ok - meat was very good but pasta was too hard and almost needed a knife to cut it. Ambiance was good and everybody seemed happy and upbeat - even the table of millenials next to us who appeared to think a shouting competition was underway. Will definitely be back
(4)Mary L.
The BEST restaurant we've been to in a LONG TIME. We had a 5:00 reservation thru Open Table. Hard to find great Italian food when you're used to your mom's amazing food, but this food was perfect. Our waitress Christina was kind, knowledgeable and on top of everything. Beautiful place with great atmosphere. Super clean and beautifully decorated. Not too loud either though it may be much busier as the night goes on. My husband had the braciole and said it was unbelievably tender and tasted like his moms. I had the cavatelli toscana and it too was fabulous. Dessert for us was the flourless chocolate cake and tiramisu. Again, so wonderful along with my cappuccino. The manager came over and actually conversed with us in Italian which was a real treat. You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. Worth every penny! We will definitely be there many more times for both lunch and dinner.
(5)Julianna G.
Yum - been curious about this place during the construction and just popped in for a quick bite to check it out. So many options of homemade pasta, we can't wait to get back for a date night! I had the pasta dish with the imported Italian noodles (the sausage truffle dish) and it was to dieee for so next time we're there, I'm definitely trying the homemade noodles. And maybe the lava rock steak our waiter said we actually cook on our table :P ! Saving that one for a special occasion. Add a glass of wine and you can't go wrong lol
(5)Scott A.
Ambiance: 5 star Food: 2 1/2 star Menu: 3 star Service: 4 star Price: 3 star Recommendation: Still in growing pains. Wait a month or two then check it out. After a blockbuster week of dining -- Bohemian House (BoHo) - Wed; Everest - Thurs; and Villagio - Fri, Incontro A Travola had a tough act to follow. I can say Incontro A Tavola is one of the area's better Italian spots. It holds it's own but is definitely not a top spot clear winner. For example, I'd probably prefer Francesca's in West Dundee. The area is also not particularly strong in Italian restaurants. If you look at Chicago proper, Incontro A Tavola is not close to the best. Competing in the upper circles however doesn't seem like one of the goals of the owners so this is probably to be expected which is OK. Quite frankly though I'm a bit disappointed being in the affluent South Barrington neighborhood they didn't shoot for a bit higher-end on the food side. Super high end isn't needed but at least a primi / secondi piatti menu setup would have been appreciated. If not this, how about at least half orders on the pasta dishes? --- sadly no. Overall the menu was fairly Italian typical and not overly geared toward the foodie. Atmosphere is definitely where this place shined. I have no criticisms here. With gold and silver accents, white linen table clothes, and stylish lighting fixtures, the ambiance was rich, romantic, and hip. This is not to say its the best ever; just on par with the best restaurants in the area. Service is another area I expect "will" shine for Incontro A Tavola. I quote "will" because its not there yet. Don't get me wrong, I really liked my server and the small exceptionally nice crew who made me feel they truly cared about my experience. However, it was also clear the staff were not industry veterans and at times were simply trying too hard without having the experience. Given the effort, if continued, I believe service at Incontro A Tavola will evolve to being really top notch. Food. What can I say? It just really didn't wow me. In fact, one dish was simply downright awful. They used high quality fresh ingredients but creating amazing dishes is far more than just this; cooking would be easy otherwise. So is this growing pains or something else? At least on this Sunday, unfortunately I believe it was at least a bit of both. There were a number of items on the menu however that did intrigue me so perhaps I just chose poorly. What I did try: BREAD/OLIVE OIL/PARMESAN CHEESE: the bread was fresh, tasty, and soft. The olive oil was nothing to write home about but the parmesan cheese was excellent!! GRILLED CALAMARI: exactly the kind of calamari dish folks who say they don't like calamari have had...downright awful. The calamari -while fresh- was a bit chewy and absolutely lacking in flavor; that is other than the burnt taste of the grill marks which was too much. To top it off, being thrown on a big plate of chopped lettuce simply was not good presentation. Such a let down after the grilled calamari dishes I've recently had at Bottlefork, Celeste, and even the Greek Islands. Kudos for offering a grilled version but please Incontro A Tavola do yourself a favor and check out these other places! CRUDO E MOZZERELLA: Highlight dish of the night! Both the prosciutto di parma and mozzarella were fantastic; the fresh savory flavors complimented well by the basil crostini. The crostini were burnt however; literally toasted black. Surprisingly, the basil hide the burnt taste reasonably well. I'll chalk this up to execution error. Note, this is a LARGE dish. I understand big dishes are in the spirit of family style Italian dining but less is more when it comes to a higher-end dining experience. I want to be able sample a variety of flavors without taking home enough food for a week! GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE: didn't actually try but did order as the veal, pork, beef bolognese sounded intriguing. Unfortunately, the general manager came over and said the house-made gnocchi didn't turn out right so in the interest of quality couldn't serve this evening. I truly appreciate this and he offered the dish on the house next time. That's nice but seriously next time??? You should be doing something now! How about sending over a sample of what you think is the house's best? As a new restaurant you should be doing this ANYWAY! BISTECCA FIORENTINA: The staff raved, interesting steak presentation, but just average in taste. Rare+ ordered - served medium. They precut the steak ensuring it would overcook on a hot plate. The quality of the porterhouse meat was fair. There was a lot of chewy fat marbling which I'm not a fan of. The accompanying side of vegetables was bland and lacking of presentation. CHOCALTE GELATO / BOMBOLONI CON CREMA: Just OK on both; the bomboloni however took the edge. My guess is the tiramisu might have been a better choice.
(3)Erin K.
Went here with a group of friends for a dinner date. Amazing ambiance and definitely my new favorite go-to Italian restaurant. We stopped at the bar area first for a couple of drinks. Definitely a great place to take a date if you want to impress or just to enjoy a gal's night out! For dinner we shared a bunch of apps which I highly recommend. All of the salads were so fresh and perfect for sharing. My entree was the risotto which was my favorite! The service was also amazing! Since they are new, the waitstaff is all very excited and passionate about the restaurant. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Fi G.
Loving this new restaurant. Can't wait to go there again. The food and service were top notch. Robert made sure we had everything we needed before we even had to ask. We had a hard time selecting what to eat because there are so many great choices on the menu. We started with the carpaccio, I had the vitello osso buco while my husband had the risotto manzo, and we finished off with their tiramisu. Every bite was better than the last. Here's hoping this restaurant is here to stay. We will be back!
(5)Jami J.
I picked this place to go to for my birthday dinner and was really excited it to try it. I've been wanting to go here since they opened. We went on a Saturday night and made reservations knowing everything is always packed at the arboretum. When we arrived the restaurant was so packed that there wasn't enough room for everyone to wait near the hostess section. I think this place over books. We had reservations, yet we still had to wait 15 minutes for our table and I could hear other people around getting mad about the same thing. When we finally sat down they gave us water and bread right away but a waiter never came by. Knowing how packed they were, we expected the service to be slow/bad but not this bad. We waited for 25 minutes and a waiter still never showed up to introduce themselves or take our drink order. We decided it was getting ridiculous and told the manager or someone who looked important at the hostess section and left. He said if we sat back down he would make sure someone waited on us but at this point, specially for a birthday celebration, it was going to take more than just having service right away to make us stay. We also had a movie we needed to get to and didn't want to risk slow service. It's too bad about our experience, I was really excited to try it but after that I will probably not be back. I hope others have a more pleasant experience.
(1)Danielle P.
Shopping this evening in The Arboretum and decided to grab a bite to eat. As my friends and I discussed options we decided to try the new Italian restaurant. I was promptly greeted by the hostess and she was very friendly. Even though my two friends werent there yet, she offered to seat me. The ambiance of the restaurant is lovely. They had a pianist playing. It was also "ladies night" and they had $7 cocktails. Everything on the menu sounded great. I had a pasta dish with chicken, green peas, and Italian bacon .. it was finished with a light cream sauce. My friend had a chicken breast in a lemon sauce w mashed potatoes and asparagus, my other friend had the lobster ravioli. All of our dishes were outstanding. Great portion sizes and the pasta is fresh. If I had one delta I would say the flourless chocolate cake was too cold. It was hard to get the fork through it.. wouldve been better warm or at least room temperature. Ill definitely be back.. beats the pants of the chains
(4)Daniela L.
My family and I went there on Easter Sunday. I have to say not impressed. The waiter was very nice. The atmosphere was great. You couldn't rest your drinks on the table without is slanting because of the padding underneath the cloth?! The food horrible. My pasta was drenched in sauce and a ton of oil. My son got the pasta with fish. There was more pasta and barely any fish. My other son had a pizza which looked burnt. My husband had veal with a ton of potatoes not enough veggies. My daughter had the mac n cheese and ended up getting sick! The dishes were too pricey for what you got. I don't think we will be giving them another chance. I would give no stars in I could.
(1)James M.
Decor was very nice. Had the feel of a Vegas style restaurant. Smaller place than it appears from the outside and to a nice quant quiet dinner. Service was excellent! The server spent time with us in pleasant conversation, but I never had to look for her either. She was always there when we needed another drink. Or appetizer order... Then again for the main course. She was great. The food was excellent. Prices were about what you would think they'd be for that area. Wine selection was smaller, but had all the wine you'd like. I had the chicken parm. Wife had spaghetti and meatballs. Portions were a nice size that had some leftovers. Dessert was great too. A good place to go for Italian.
(5)Amy L.
Great restaurant! Was a great environment and the staff was very friendly. Rumor has it they have had homemade Limoncello, but have been too busy to keep up with the demand... I would love to see that come back. Highly recommended the Salmon.
(5)Bill A.
Wow! Order the Bistecca Fiorentina if you want to share the best steak you've ever had. It's an amazing porterhouse on a hot lava plate that keeps cooking in front of you. Order it cooked less than you usually do and it becomes perfect in front of your eyes. Oh yeah, the Italian food is to die for too. Maybe a few more desert options?
(5)Diana F.
I was contacted by the owner. There was an issue the night I was there. He couldn't be nicer and he made a bad situation good. The greeting at the door was warm. The waitress was amazing, right on top of things. Only to be outdone by the food. All of the food served was good. And ending the meal with amazing sampler of items. It is so nice to see people who truly care about their place of business and go the extra mile to make it Great. Thank you again COULD NOT BE WORSE! Waited 35 min past reservations. Finally seated. One person was served at the 1/2 hr point, second person in our party was served after an hour. Couldn't find a waiter so no drinks either. After the 2 hr mark we were sick of waiting for our Pasta dish. I asked the guy to bring any food just so we could eat.... still nothing. . Mgr said "sorry" well we can comp what you ate! 2 of us never did get the food. As we were leaving I waited in front to see if Mgr was anywhere to be found. Entertainer said his friends were there all night and some of them didn't get food either. Outside was a joke. Three more people getting in 2 cars upset as they waited over 2 hrs and joked about how bad it was. Even the ice cream ordered never came. What a joke! Not for kids as they tell you to wait in the bar. I understand why the waiter hides... he has nothing to bring out.
(5)Manya A.
The atmosphere is lovely but food was barely ok. The sever was attentive and owner was really nice. I asked for pasta with the almond pesto sauce. There was barely any sauce and the pasta was not seasoned. My friend ordered a shrimp dish. The shrimps were not well cooked. My son ordered a pizza and it was burnt. There was a live piano playing and the coat check was nice but not worth the trip to South Barrington.
(2)Patricia E.
Had a wonderful experience last night. Celebrating a B'day, all four entrees at our table were cooked and served to perfection. Hope, our server was an excellent addition to the evening. Very warm and friendly. We will certainly Be adding this to our "favorites" list!
(4)Craig B.
Amazing!!! Been here twice and can't wait until our next visit. The fresh pasta really makes a difference and elevates the flavor. This place has it all starting with the food, but the ambiance, service and management are top notch as well. Did I mention we can't wait to come back?
(5)Carri N.
Let me begin by saying that I have added the second star only for the management (Stefano) for attempting to make a horrible experience turn out ok. I never complain or send food back, but my night at this restaurant made me a two-for in this category. On a positive note, the bar area is beautiful. Our experience at the bar, however, was not. We were treated extremely rude, numerous times, by one of the bartenders. He actually made comments to us that I'd never imagine someone in the service industry saying aloud to a customer, and in a nasty tone, to boot! After that, I went 15 minutes without a drink before asking the very nice female bartender to help me out, since the other cocky one was clearly too busy ignoring us, after his rude comments. We were escorted to our table and apologized to profusely by the manager. He asked about our experience at the bar (somehow he had heard we had an issue) & I was honest. He buys us a round of drinks and things may just be looking up. Sadly, when my uncooked/undercooked/perhaps not even prepared correctly from scratch gnocchi arrived, I couldn't even eat it. It was cold and totally off consistency for gnocchi. After sending it back, we got word that they took it off the menu for the evening. My second meal was average, at best. Our wine was good and, again, the management made an effort to make things right. I just cannot get past the rudeness of the bartender. Several days after the experience, I'm still shaking my head in disbelief!
(2)Lauren Z.
Bartender and staff very nice and very friendly but the drinks and food were very disappointing. The martinis were overpriced at $13. The food was so-so. The Buda Tini DiMare was very bland. Spaghetti was substituted for the usual pasta. Everything felt very corporate not homemade. Definitely will not go back to this restaurant. Disappointing since the interior was very warm and welcoming.
(2)Antoknight B.
All show no go. This place is big and grand, but the food is just average. The only good dish that stood out was the fresh bufula mozzarella and the prosciutto. They buy a great product from Italy, but they don't make it. We all shared different dishes like the risotto zafferano which was dry and overcooked. Risotto supposed to be creamy and al dente. Everyone raves about the Bistecca Florentina. I really don't care about it coming out on a hot lava rock, I almost burned myself on the damn thing. When I pay for a $70 steak I want it to be cooked to perfection and not have it cut up like Im serving to a child. The canoli was ok, a little to sweet for me. Service was good and steady. There are a other Italian restaurants in the area that serve up great Italian food. Near in Barrington does a great job. Mia Francescas in West Dundee is decent, but by far the best Italian restaurant is Amore Mio in Hoffman Estates. Its a little hole in the wall that serves the best of traditional and modern Italian food. Im more for the food than the ambiance. Its too big, not cozy and warm.
(2)Kayla S.
The waiter recommended a wine and offered us a sample before we ordered it, which was very good. The olives they served were a great bonus and delicious. Main entrees arrived at our tables very hot. Salmon special was delicious and the sides were cooked perfectly. The rigatoni I ordered was a popular dish at the table. We will definitely be returning.
(4)Tom S.
So far the service is non existent. We have been waiting for dinner for over an hour since appetizers.
(1)Anthony B.
New Place...I can't believe how good the chicken fiorentia was. Ottavio the server went out of his way to make our date great. I can't believe they are this good so early. I hope they keep it up. They need a few more desserts though.
(5)Patricia S.
Didn't expect much- but was very much impressed across the board -full review to follow
(5)S A.
Very nice place. Terrific service good food. Very accommodating to Gluten Free. Met owner, very gracious and appreciative.
(5)Brooke W.
This was our first visit and we can't wait to come back again and try other menu items. The Resturant is Beautiful! Service was excellent and the food was outstanding! A must try for everyone!
(5)Marla H.
If you are a Foodie you will love the homemade pastas, amazing sauces, fresh clean taste that you will experience and don't forget the tiramisu. Keep in mind this is a new location and they are working out the bumps but the food, experience service was amazing.. My new favorite place, can not wait to go back.
(5)Kyra S.
I really liked this place. My mom went there after a play, and it was fantastic! We both ordered the pollo limone. It was very good, although there was a slight skin on the sauce. The mashed potatoes were very creamy. The only thing I would change is the pasta. There was way too much for a side dish, and it was very buttery and stuck together. The chocolate flourless cake was very rich, with just the right amount of chocolate gnash.
(4)Marc F.
Went to this restaurant three great things off the bat! GM Stefano server Ira and a singer in the bar area that sang as good as Lionel Richie! The food was outstanding the place was packed and they could not have been more accommodating to my friends from out of town. This is a must try make reservations for sure and you will not be disappointed. Awesome find in the Arboretum of South Barrington!!!
(5)Michael J.
My Lovely Bride and myself waited with great anticipation for the restaurant to open, the wait was worth it. Décor is lively with just enough class to make you feel like you have been out for the evening. Service was top notch, timed correctly, not too aggressive but there when you needed them. Wine by the glass program is acceptable (although I would prefer more Italian wines by the glass) and Monday is 1/2 price glasses and Wednesday is 1/2 price bottles. My Bride and I split a number of appetizers as well as an entrée and found everything to be spot on. Look forward to our next visit.
(4)Christina K.
Great new restaurant in the Arboretum. Love the atmosphere, bar, and wonderful wine list! I had the Carpaccio, which was fabulous. I also enjoyed the piano music - not too loud but great background music. I look forward to going back here.
(4)Frank F.
The owners cared about what I had to say and definitely turned it around. I thank you for being honest. Letting me know of the issues you had so we could leave a fair comment. It is a beautiful place and deserves a chance. The food we did get a chance to have and it was worth the wait. .
(5)Amy B.
Retirement party, private party. OMG, what a fabulous night. Tremendous foods, tremendous staff, couldn't ask for more!! Will return again and again. Thank you Incontro!!!
(5)Gino D.
Had dinner tonight with the family and friends. Service was very good. Ambiance and kid friendly! Overall, very impressed with the place. Appetizers were very good and my pasta dish was fantastic!!! All pastas are from scratch! My kids really enjoyed their dishes and my wife said her chicken dish was good but would try something different in the future. Gelato and expresso was very good as well. Will certainly come back again!
(4)Eric C.
I would have given 6 stars if possible. The food and service are everything you could possibly ask for. Went there Wednesday evening for dinner and had one of the best steaks I've ever had. It was the Bistecca Fiorentina which is a 30 oz porterhouse served on a hot lava rock. It was served rare and by the time my friend and I got to the last bite it was not quite medium and still very hot. The bufala caprese was also one of the best I've ever had, and that includes some time in Italy. One of the owners was on his way out but took a minute to talk to us and let us know that the cheese is a fresh import and you can really tell that's true. Overall a fantastic experience and I highly recommend it.
(5)Eileen F.
The food was excellent and so was the service !! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who would appreciate good Sicilian cooking! Will be back with friends!The homemade pasta was outstanding !The fish be fresh!! The desert platter and capucinno were amazing!
(5)S. L.
Went here with family last night on Christmas Eve. Everything about this place is first class! The food, the staff, the atmosphere, etc. We were treated very nicely by 2 different servers here, who both had lots of great input and were really helpful & nice. Even one of the managers stopped by twice to check on us and he was cool too. We ordered different things like the pasta (PACCHERI CON TARTUFI), steak (FILETTO BAROLO, filet mignon), and risotto (RISOTTO MANZO). Everything tasted great!! My pasta sauce had a pretty unique flavor to it, as well as the risotto dish. A couple ppl at my table had the tiramisu and I heard it was great too. This place is first-class fantastic and I'd recommend it to anyone to try out! They have live entertainment as well. I will most definitely be going back. If you want pizza, hit up Georgio's. If you want great pasta, steak (served on a hot lava rock lol, haven't had it yet though), etc., hit this place up!
(5)Cynthia G.
Food was good. The service was just ok. The atmosphere was good if u were over 60 years old. Not for the younger crowd. Enough of the Sinatra. It's so cliche'
(1)Hanna P.
We dined here on 01/19/15 for my boyfriends birthday! What a treat! This restaurant delivered on all fronts-quality of food, service, ambiance. Had great white fish in caper butter sauce- delish!! Also it was 1/2 price glass of wine evening-always nice with your Monday night meal. Manager/owner comes up to tables checks on food-nice touch! Service stuff is knowledgable, clearly they taste food before suggesting it to their guests. Overall 5 stars and we will be back.
(5)Franco D.
This restaurant is new and family owned not a chain. The negative and nasty reviews are really not true.The serving staff,management and cooking staff are working very hard to provide great food,excellent service and an amazing experience for every guest. Homemade pasta, 30 oz. Porterhouse steak served on a lava rock, and homemade deserts. There is also live entertainment almost every night. Give Incontro a visit and sit back and enjoy an excellent Italian meal.
(5)Melissa R.
My husband and I read great things and have been wanting to try this place for a while. We came for dinner after a show at the iPic on a Monday evening. Apparently this was the perfect time to come, as we were seated right away in a lovely booth, and the service was attentive and warm for two walk-ins. We had our coats checked, as well as doors held open for us, which was very professional and a classy touch. The bread was warm, and the parmesan was fresh. The olives were an excellent addition and a pleasant surprise. We ordered the grilled calamari for an appetizer and it was tasty, but otherwise non remarkable. Big portions for an app, which we were pleased to see considering the price. We both ordered the Fettuccine di Mare, but he had it with red sauce, and I with white. Both were delicious and large portions. The red sauce turned out to have a spicy kick to it, which we were not expecting (didn't state on the menu), but lucky for us this was a pleasant surprise. The white sauce was perfect consistency, slightly creamy with bursts of garlic, just the way I like it. Only wish I had more than one scallop (although it was giant and succulent), and all the clams were apparently just empty shells for showcase. Unfortunately, the fettuccine was a giant sticky clump in the middle of the dish, which can sometimes happen with handmade pastas. Still edible and tasty, but lacked the caliber of meal you'd expect for a $27 dish. We shared a tiramisu for dessert, which again wasn't bad, but we've had better. Tiramisu always varies from place to place and chef to chef, and I prefer ones that are not so soggy at the bottom. As far as drinks, we both had red wine (he a Zin and I a Cab), which were both half price by the glass on Mondays. I also ordered the chocolate martini. Not sure if it was worth a $13 cocktail price, but it was absolutely delicious and perfectly made. All in all we had a very pleasant experience, and the only significant criticism worth noting is it is a bit pricey for the quality of food. But the service and ambiance more than made up for it. We will definitely recommend and be returning.
(4)Patti B.
Just visited for the first time......definitely won't be our last. From appetizers to entrees to desserts to ambiance to service.....can't find a thing to complain about! Food was absolutely delicious! Sorry Giani's in Palatine.....we found a new place!
(4)Jack S.
Wonderful atmosphere and service. We dined at the bar on a Friday night (very high end - excellent place to bring a date for a cocktail) with live music (it was the perfect sound level - not too loud which can be very annoying). Placed was packed which is always a good sign. Everyone was so nice and attentive. We had an artichoke appetizer and it was divine. We will definitely be back in a few weeks for a full dinner. Great addition to the S. Barrington area.
(5)Franco S.
Great bar, all onyx very cool. Great wine selection and good bartenders. Food is phenomenal, beet salad was so nice and delicate. Home made pasta was some of the best I've ever had. Porterhouse Florentine comes out on a lava rock that continues to cook the steak in front of you. Go with a group and share many items. To many good options not to order many!
(5)Christy B.
What a great place! Great food, great service, great entertainment! I'm so glad we chose this place for a ladies dinner night out. Thanks Ottavio for being such a great manager! You have made our experience that much better.
(5)Ricky S.
Me and my friends just got done eating at this great Italian restaurant tonight the food and service was great best around for sure. I live in Schaumburg and will be back soon!!!
(5)Mike F.
Nice place, great location, but food is a little disappointing. Maybe they'll get better as time goes by, but I found the sauces a little immature (as in, cooked by a novice) and the plates a little clunky tasting (as in, it's technically food, but it's not awesome). They do have live music which is kind of cool
(4)Vince S.
Disappointed...Food for the price , service was average and a bigger bar/waiting area would help.
(2)Daniel G.
Literally cried leaving the restaurant I was so pleased with my meal. I considered never eating again knowing I would die happy with the taste of the Ravioli as the last sensation I would experience. Our waiter, Ottavio, was tremendous. He knew the menu like Ben Franklin knew the Declaration of Independence. Impressive stuff. Will definitely go again.
(5)Haider S.
Wow! This place was just great. Food and service were perfect. They had valet which helps cause parking is hard to find. Took my brother here for dinner and we ended spending the whole night at the bar.
(5)Philippe M.
We made reservations for 7.30 last night. We waited 40 minutes for our table during which time the hostesses seemed to have absolutely no idea of how to schedule the various groups showing up. Once finally seated our table was so cold due to air blowing above us that we asked for another one. We were told that we could have a bar high-top table or wait for another. No apologies. We left and will not go back. This type of restaurant should spend more time training the hosting staff.
(1)John M.
Visited for the first time on a Saturday evening. Had an 800pm reservation and was seated 20 minutes after 800pm. Appetizers were good..calamari..bruschetta and arancini . Entrees good..egg plant Parmesan..fish of the day and gnocchi even tho meat sauce was too thick. Wine selection good. Nice evening..live entertainment but after 1000pm the music is played thru out the restaurant which makes it loud. Lounge seemed crowded and noisy but fun. Closes at 1100pm on Saturday which seemed too early
(4)John D.
My family wanted to try a newer restaurant and had no expectations when we chose to eat here other then we were hoping the food was good. To say we were blown away is an understatement. Everything from the food to the service to the atmosphere,etc. was excellent. This place is as good as any fine Italian restaurant in downtown Chicago. Well done and congratulations!
(5)Steve L.
Great ambiance and friendly service. Good wine selection. Decent food. The fish dishes are excellent but the risotto dishes have been inconsistent during our 3 visits here. Overall a solid Italian restaurant and comparable to the better Italian places in the area like Francesca's but more refined atmosphere.
(4)kim s.
A friend of ours went to the this restaurant and just raved about it. After our awful experience, we wondered if it was the same place! The waitress and service were good .We felt bad for her because it's not her fault when the kitchen messes up. I ordered the Bombardoni Al Pesto Rosa. First, she came out and said they ran out of the bombardoni pasta and could substitute it with another pasta. I was fine with that because I don't even know what a bombardoni pasta looks like. When she brought me my meal, it was a totally different meal! My meal was supposed to have seared scallops, which didn't come. I asked about them several times and they finally came out after 20 minutes. They definitiley didn't belong on this dish!! My husband ordered the eggplant parmesan. He said it was very chewy. How do even make eggplant chewy??? There was little or no cheese in it. And to top off this terrible experience, the prices were outragous for pasta!! Pasta meals should not be $20 and above. It's pasta for crying out loud!! We definitely won't be back. Pasta Mia serves better pasta!!
(1)Amanda G.
Dined there tonight for the first time and it was amazing. Every dish was seasoned and tasted amazing. Had the Limoncello cocktail which was out of this world. Pasta was fresh and flavorful. Reminded me of dining in Italy. Can't wait to go back, many more dishes I would love to enjoy.
(5)Aaron S.
We have been going there since day one. There food, service and ambiance are amazing! The staff was absolutely amazing! This is our new favorite spot. Kudos for bringing such an amazing restaurant to the area.
(5)Jeri A.
While the atmosphere and decor in this restaurant are great, they just couldn't get my meal right and didn't make an effort to compensate me for the fact that I came to eat but didn't. A few weeks ago my husband and I went to Incontro A Tavola with a sense of enthusiasm that a new restaurant had opened near our home. We began with Fried Calamari that was just okay. I ordered Bucatini di Mare that the menu listed with a choice of "light tomato sauce" or "garlic white wine sauce". I ordered the "light tomato sauce" - my meal came with the "garlic white wine sauce". I told the server it was the wrong sauce but that I'd eat it anyway. I took one bite of the shrimp and found it to be SPICY. Since I can't eat anything spicy, I told them that was strike two and asked them to take it back. The menu did not list the sauce as spicy - if it had, I wouldn't have ordered the entree. The Assistant Manager, Tom apologized, assured me that they'd make another meal that wasn't spicy and was rather nonchalant about it and said, "just have another glass of wine". But he didn't indicate the wine was "on the house". The THIRD time the dish came out - (by this time, my husband is just about finished with his pasta/meatball meal. The third attempt at feeding me failed as well because it was still spicy and the bartender said he could see the Red Chili Flakes on the shrimp. At this point I told them I was done with the restaurant and didn't want another attempt. Despite my request for "no more" attempts, a FOURTH dish was brought to me with a blob of unappetizing marinara sauce dumped on top of it. By now, I felt insulted and asked for the check - I couldn't get out of there fast enough! Tom, the Assistant Manager apologized and told me to order Tiramisu that wouldn't be spicy. He acknowledged that my experience was not the one I wanted and assured me I wouldn't be charged for the meal - OF COURSE I wouldn't be charged for something I didn't eat - that would be fraud. I didn't go there looking for something for nothing but some service recovery may have lessened the blow of the worst experience I've ever had in a restaurant. Unfortunately, I can't recommend Incontro A Tavola to anyone after not even getting a dinner that I went for. Too bad...
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