Il Sogno
100 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL, 60187
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Address :
100 N Hale St
Wheaton, IL, 60187 - Phone (630) 682-5900
- Website https://www.ilsognoristorante.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Romantic, Classy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
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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Dee M.
Had the Linguine Cozze Marinara and mussels were not great. The sauce and pasta were tasty as well as the house Cabernet. The dinner salad was very small.
(3)Natasha V.
Allow me to start by saying - the Longobardi family IS the beautiful heart and soul of this restaurant. Get to know them - they will take care of you. Nunzia's pasta is the star of the menu and should not be missed in any capacity. She runs the kitchen with her exacting standards and ingredients, more overly she is a lovely person. Speak with her and you will feel like she has invited you into her own house for dinner. It was because of her daughter, Rose, that our evening was a true success. When we joined them for dinner in November 2104, Il Sogno was struggling with a very junior staff. They had yet to learn the basic points of service, from water to wine, plates and silverware. After several mishaps, we asked to see the Manager, specifically about the wine. Rose actually presented us a bottle from her own private collection. It was a Ferrari-Carrano PreVail West Face - 93 Wine Advocate & Wine Enthusiast. As a red wine lover, if you haven't tried it you should. As someone seeking a wine recommendation - ask Rose, you won't be disappointed. I hope that Il Sogno continues to invest and properly train staff so that Nunzia's food can be properly appreciated and the warmth of the Longobardi family is given the opportunity to shine. Our evening of mishaps ended on such a positive note, my family sharing with their family over wine, good conversation and food well after the restaurant had closed. After all, isn't that the way it's supposed to be??!!!
(4)Katherine O.
This place is amazing, service is always spot on and I have yet to have something I didn't like. Our server recommended a wine and starter based on what we told her we liked and her recommendations definitely exceeded put expectations. The ground beef/ground veal meatball sliders on pretzel bun were to die for and you can't go wrong with any of their pasta dishes. I absolutely LOVED their vodka sauce. Atmosphere is great, especially when they get a live band in there and prices are reasonable. This is definitely one to add to your must-try list!
(5)Tom R.
Excellent food and great service. I will be back.
(5)Jim A.
Came from Geneva by train, tried the place on a Sunday night on a whim. Amazing. Truly fresh, perfectly cooked pasta, excellent sauce. Despite many places we like and commonly go ti in Geneva, my wife and I agreed that this was the best sauce and pasta we have had in the area. Update: I wrote this a while back and for some reason it was saved as a draft and not posted. Re-reading this review has made my mouth water for the pasta and Italian sausage dish I had with buffalo motz. Looking forward to going back.
(5)Jim M.
My one of my favorites in Wheaton .
(5)Barzeen V.
There's never been an occasion where I've been really happy with an Italian restaurant until I ate here. Normally Italian places overcook their pasta and drown it in cheap sauce. Il Sogno absolutely does it right. We started with a sirloin stuffed pepper and moved on to an order of mussels and some baked oysters as our 3 appetizers. All were fantastic. After that we moved on to some minestrone soup and an order of shrimp and panchetta pasta. The pasta was done perfectly. Good chew and a perfect al dente. Flavorful sauce, and the pasta wasn't drowning in it. The next course was a sirloin and spinach. Again, everything was cooked right. Good sear on the steak, balanced flavors and a good cut of meat. Dessert was a pumpkin bread pudding with almond gelato and cream puffs. Both were amazing. So, the food was amazing. Southern Italian style, where dishes are simple with the emphasis on quality ingredients and doing everything right. The servers were all very good, and the owner was delightful when she stopped by our table. Good wine selection. Great atmosphere.
(5)Jon H.
I hosted a private dinner event for ~20 people and the service was outstanding! Arian was extremely flexible with last minute changes that helped us pull off a great event. The food was great and the servers were extremely courteous so as to not interrupt the conversation! Thanks Arian for your hard work and flexibility. A great experience. Highly recommend this venue for hosting events and private dinner parties. Cheers!
(5)Tim K.
We returned to Il Sogno for a mid-week dinner. The food was good but nothing outstanding. I had veal Sogno and my wife had the chicken vesuvio. Both OK. There were only three other tables when we were there so we didn't experience any of the service problems some other Yelpers mentioned. The only glitch was when the hostess brought us the wrong entrees. Our server, Kenny, arrived moments later with the correct dishes. We don't usually order seafood so the two, seafood, specials of the day didn't interest us.
(3)Noah C.
Cute cozy restaurant on the second floor in downtown Wheaton. Have been here multiple times on date nights. Love the simplicity and friendly service. A great place to stop by I'd ever in the Wheaton area!
(4)B J.
The food was average and the service was unattentive and lousy. We felt as though we could have dined and dashed...that's how infrequent the visits to our table were. They advertise live music, but we were there from 7:15 to 8:45 on a Saturday night and there was none. We had high hopes and we were unimpressed to say the least!
(2)Vince V.
Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Authentic Italian food from a real Italian family. Mom in the kitchen and her daughters serving the customers. Prompt, yet not rushed service. Reasonable prices too. Our waitress Rosaria was so thoughtful, when she noticed my sister was having a difficult time trying to decide on the pumpkin ravioli or the ravioli special....she surprised my sister with a half order of each. A very impressive move like that and the wonderful cuisine from Naples will definitely make me a repeat customer.
(5)Dan C.
Went here on Saturday Night to celebrate VDay with the better half. We had reservations at 730, arrived about 10 minutes early and were happy to be seated right away. The decor of the place is warm and inviting and we didn't mind too much when we were seated at a table between two groups. So far so good, but at this point the meal became a roller coaster and ended up with us anxiously waiting for the check so we could get out of there. The Good: Drinks! Great drink selection, wines, martinis, and even a decent craft beer selection for an Italian bisto including Three Floyds and Lagunitas selections. The Coffee House martin is excellent. The food was good to very good I'd say. 4 stars based strictly on that. We started with the Calamari and even she enjoyed it when normally she's not a fan of any kind of seafood. Each entre comes with a side salad or soup, so there's pretty good value in the dollars you spend food wise. We both liked our meals quite a bit and cleaned our plates. Tiramisu desert was very good, although they over did it on the Cocoa powder to the point where we were close to choking while eating. Our waiter comped our dessert recognizing it was out first time there which was very generous, but can't help but think he did it to make up for what had just happened. The Bad. No idea what our waiters name was. Never got so much as a hello a welcome. The greeting was literally Can I get you something to drink? A bit overanxious bussers. I appreciate a good clean table, but being asked by 3 different people within a 5 minute period if they could take my plate was slightly annoying. The Really Bad: When we arrived, we were seated between a 4 top and a 8 top. From what I can tell, the group of 4 seemed to be sharing a bottle of wine and ordered a few desserts. The restaurant was busy, not never appeared to be on any kind of wait. At one point towards the end of our meal, we see our waiter talking to the 4 top and explaining that it's not something that normally happens here etc and apologizing. We weren't able to tell anything else so just assumed something must have went wrong in the kitchen which obviously happens, no big deal. About a minute later the 4 top gets up and leaves. Our waiter returns to our table and explains to us that he asked that table to leave since they weren't going to order any other food and normally it's not a big deal but it's Saturday Night etc. etc. So not only did he ask that table to leave, he then complained about another table to us! This made both of us feel extremely uncomfortable. A band had started towards the end of our meal and we were planning on having another drink or two and enjoying the music. This experience basically ruined the entire meal for us and we couldn't wait to get out of there and head to the bar across the street for another drink or two. Spending $120 dollars on a meal for two, you hope you never feel rushed at any point. The real kicker of it, is that table remained empty for almost a half hour before it was sat again. Would not go back or recommend this place to anyone.
(2)Jeff W.
Great food...really great, especially the grilled calamari, some of the best I have ever had, BUT the service was about as funky as it gets...hard to put my finger on it-maybe it was bus person continually wanting to clear the table and bring the check in the middle of our meal or wanting to seat us in the middle of the dining room when there were better seats along the window. It's a great spot for food-just do not expect world class service...
(4)Viana O.
My family and I have been eating at Il Sogno since it opened. We've gone there multiple times with with friends and family and have always had a good experience until tonight. We arrived at 7:30 as per our reservation and were told by the hostess that our table was being cleaned and would be ready in 5-10 minutes. Forty five minutes later we're still standing at the bar waiting for our table. At this point I ask the hostess how much longer until we are seated and she tells me again that the table is being cleaned and we should be seated very soon. Ten minutes later someone else from our party confronts her and he's told the same table cleaning story. At this point I decide to look around the corner to see if there really is a table that is being cleaned and guess what, all the tables are occupied. WTH! We've been waiting for over an hour despite the fact that I made reservations. We did notice that she sat two groups before us even though I noticed that my name was first on the list. Unbelievable! I will never return to Il Sogno and will tell all my friends about how the they lied to us. If they were running an hour behind schedule she should have told us instead of lying. Where was the manager? She should have handled the situation once she saw the large amount of people standing around waiting for a table. Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen and a little customer service would have prevented them from losing long time customers. We eventually ended up leaving (if it took that long to get a table imagine how long it would have taken to be served and imagine how bad the food would have been with an overworked chef) and going across the street. It's not the long wait that angered us but the lie. Don't lie to me when I can easily verify it. If a restaurant is running late, let the customers know. Do Not fabricate a lame story.
(1)Patrick L.
Love this place! The food is excellent, the service is excellent & the place in general is excellent! Even with only coming there once a month or so there's a lady who knows us & knows what we love to drink & has them brought to our table just after we sit down! That's not something you get at very many places these days.
(5)Megan C.
I came here with my family to celebrate my mom's birthday. We had a reservation and were seated by the window. The restaurant atmosphere is really nice and relaxing. We all got pasta dishes and we loved them all. They all tasted fresh and were homemade too. The sauces were really good as well. The reason why im giving il sogno 4 stars and not 5 is because our server isnt really what we expected at a place like this. The man that brought us our drinks was more attentive and more friendly. It seemed like our server didnt really want to talk with us or answer questions but who knows, maybe he was just having a bad night. Will definately come back here though, would recommend :)
(4)scott k.
Yowsie! What a great place. Just stumbled into it (or 'yelped' into it, actually). We really enjoyed everything about it. The food was fresh and tasty. The service was friendly and informative. We could not have asked for more. Looking forward to going back for a reasonably priced meal, high quality, authentic meal.
(5)Tom W.
We attended a birthday party (8 adults) here on 5/10/14 and were (almost) completely disappointed.It all started fine with a drink at the bar, where the bartender was cheerful. We then got seated at a nice table by the windows, which were open to the street. Our server was clearly not int he mood to be serving that night. She was brusque, inattentive and never there when you wanted anything. I had what was probably the best meal of all 8, Linguini with mussels - it was OK, not great. My wife ordered Veal Piccata and it was the most bland sauce on the thinnest two strips of veal I have ever tasted. My son ordered some sort of Chicken Cannoli that were bordering on awful (pasta shells stuffed with what appeared to be ground chicken, yuck). The place is noisy and there was a large family next to us with wildly unruly children (not the restaurant's fault, of course). Drinks are grossly overpriced ($14 for a Scotch on the Rocks? Really?). And to top it all off the waitress overcharged us on 4 separate checks, one of them to the tune of $40 over. She tried to turn what should have been a $275 table into nearly a $400 table. We complained and the hostess/manager tried to fix everything, but I will never go back. It is overpriced the service was poor and the food is worse than average, at least on this night. I don't give many one star reviews, but this one is richly deserved in my book.
(1)Stephanie R.
Solidly good Italian food, though the bread basket is nothing to write home about. I ordered the Tortellini al Proscuitto and thought it was pretty good. The portions were fairly generous and I had enough to take home for dinner the next day. Looking forward to returning again and tying something else on the menu!
(4)Nari H.
Good local Italian place. It's on the 2nd floor and has a nice view of downtown Wheaton. Service is good, Ambiance is good, Food is good. They even made an Angel Hair for me that wasn't on the menu. It's a pretty standard, nice Italian restaurant. Try their specials.
(4)Sara N.
I would say that the food is 4 stars, but....6:30 reservation on a Saturday night - just the two of us trying to catch up on each other's lives... Started out fine - waitress a little slow to get back to us after we sat down and said we needed a moment to look at the wine list, but that was not a problem.. We ordered our wine - visited and ordered our dinner.... dinner arrived and so did the BAND.... Good Grief - not that the group wasn't good, but....a four piece band w/vocal in a small dining area. We couldn't hear ourselves over the "music".... so a $70.00 meal and evening out was virtually ruined by too loud music. Too Bad. so - altho the food was nice - the dining room lovely - the evening was not what we had hoped.
(3)Lily T.
The service was good but the food was overpriced for the quality. We had the burrata e prosciutto to start and the burrata was ok but you only get 4 tiny slices of not very appealing prosciutto. Next the minestrone soup, taste was ok but the veggies were overcooked and mushy. The pappardelle e gamberi was $26 and it only had 5 medium sized shrimp, with the tail still on, so you have to fish them out and chop off the tail. The broccoli was overcooked and mushy. The il sogno was ok but once again the zucchini was overcooked and mushy. We started noticing a trend. Our bill was over $100 for two of us and I think we would have had better food at olive garden. The service was fine but we probably won't be back.
(2)Chad B.
First time at the restaurant tonight. Read YELP reviews and chose to take my wife here for her birthday. Party of 6 here we come... We originally had a party of 10 and with some last minute cancellations we were down to a party of 6. Our table was 2 small tables put together and overall very tight and uncomfortable during dinner. I really don't know where we would have had sat with a party of 10. Our tables were right up against other tables... It was too close when peoples coats hanging from the back of their chairs were almost on your table. Noise Level: Very loud Seating: Very tight, don't know if they were over booked or what but extremely tight. Score: 2/5 - Low score just because of the very close tables around ours. Maybe on a different weekend (Valentines Day Weekend) it would be better. Food: Food came out quick form the kitchen, fresh and actually really good. My mother-in-law had the lasagna in meat sauce which was excellent, my wife had the cheese ravioli in marinara sauce which my wife found the sauce to tangy and was "ok". Sister-in-law ordered Seafood medley on a bed of spaghetti which she said was excellent and brother in law ordered chicken marsala which was "really good". I ordered the pumpkin filled ravioli and I thought it tasted very good - small serving of only 5 raviolis in a brown butter sauce. I was expecting a larger portion. Score: 4/5 Drinks: Wine was served around the table, I had a seven & seven which I found to be very weak on the alcohol. coffee and espresso served after supper was excellent. Score: 2.5/5 Service: Overall ok, I would give it a 3/5. dirty dishes were cleaned off the table quickly, took 4 times of asking for a fresh bread basket before it was delivered and I never saw a water refill once at the table. Servers and bus boys were rushing around the place the entire time - almost at a speed between a power walk and jog. It was distracting at times and hard to flag down a server as they were never paying attention to our table. Score: 3/5 We were lucky enough to be around when the live music started, 2 guys playing guitar and playing some great music during supper. It complimented the night very well and they sounded great. A couple of things bugged me during the meal: No water refills. Constantly had to flag a server for anything (Coffee, bread basket) Servers running around the place all crazy and just looked stressed out. And the issue of the night that bugged me: My wife had gone to use the restroom when they were bringing out her ice cream & b-day cake - when the server had noticed she wasn't at the table he put the dish on the counter near the coffee makers. My mother in law said she had went to use the restroom and his response back was "she better hurry up or the ice cream will be melted" - Quite the snide remark and uncalled for. He could have taken it back into the kitchen, or said we'll make another one etc etc... Overall the food was good - service was questionable. Will probably give the restaurant another shot to determine if we will put it on our "to-go" list.
(2)Meredith B.
Great atmosphere! Many windows directly overlook Downtown Wheaton. We have been here several times and have always had an excellent experience. The atmosphere is very cozy, romantic, and you never feel like you can hear conversations from tables nearby. The food is always hot, fresh, and delicious. The servers are knowledgable and helpful. The menu changes with new specials frequently which is always a treat. This place is great - I strongly recommend!
(5)Sharon R.
We had a group of 7 and went because of a recommendation. We had an early reservation because it was a Saturday night. When we arrived (on time) the restaurant was still pretty empty (5:30p) When we sat down we immediately all felt rushed. The server did not want to give us time to figure out what we wanted to order. When we asked for a moment, that is what he gave us and came right back. it felt awkward. The food was overall good and 6 people really liked their dish. The grilled calamari appetizer was very good. My cappellini was under-cooked (not just al dente) and my dish cold. My husband's lasagna was very good as was the vodka sauce on another's dish. They do not have spaghetti and meatballs on the menu but we were able to order it and my brother said it was good. The salad before dinner was complimentary. It was ordinary. It looked like it should be complimentary. If I would have had to pay for it, I would have sent it back. The soup was adequate. The service was not great. After being there about 30 minutes, the restaurant's manager, a dark haired woman, told us we were taking too long to order our entrees even though we were a larger group and were ordering bottles of wine and eating appetizers. Once we ordered we were rushed to leave. People constantly trying to clear our table even though we were not done eating. I do not think it is the wait staff, I think the problem is the manager who is on the backs of the wait staff to turn the tables. She certainly had no problem staying on us, trying to get us to vacate our table earlier than we cared to. We finally left and were glared at by the manager as she whispered to another group who was waiting for our table. I won't be back.
(2)Anthony U.
The specials are even better than the menu. And now one of the specials is on the new menu Paccheri con Crema. Amazing!
(5)Lauren W.
I'm surprised I haven't gotten around to writing a review because every chance I get I recommend Il Sogno to friends. It never disappoints and almost everything is delicious. Rosie is an absolute dream as a server, part owner and creatively concocts a lot of the recipes and daily specials for her mom in the back who is hand cooking everything like she was back in Italy. The pasta dishes with Italian sausage are some of my favorites and my husband splurges on some of the seafood dishes which are always worth it. Honestly, with a number of dishes priced less than Macaroni Grill or Olive Garden, why go anywhere else!!! It is some of the best Italian I've ever had competing with some of Chcago's best in Little Italy. You will love it!
(5)Jimmy P.
We had some mixed impressions on our food: Great: Amberjack fish special - this dish was great. Everything about it was perfect from how it was cooked, to how the sauce complimented the fish. Good: Mussel appetizer - perfectly cooked white wine, garlic, tasty. Pollo Vesuvio - Traditional take on a traditional dish. Bad: My wine had cork on it. Big pieces of cork smiling up at me. Awful: Gnocchi Alla Pomodoro - legitimately one of the worst dishes I've eaten. This was badly overcooked, gooey and sticky. The sauce itself was completely bland, and a little gross. Sadly, it was my dish. We won't be back - every item on the menu needs to be good. Even though it's an Italian restaurant, if you can't cook gnocchi take it off the menu.
(2)Bette S.
I'd like to commend Il Sogno on the deft handling of our fairly chaotic family party two nights ago. Most of our extended family were from out of town and rarely see each other so we were full of introductions and chatter. Rosie (co-owner) and our attentive servers waited patiently for us to settle down in the lovely back room we had reserved. We had a party of 20 adults and three children, including two babies. They had organized tables together into a large rectangle so everyone could see each other and chat across the tables. A heavy curtain separated our group from the rest of the larger restaurant giving our family privacy while shielding other diners from our noise. We began with large platters of fried calamari, the best I've ever had. The food was delicious and well paired with the wines Kenny recommended. Everyone was happy with their order. I ordered the tilapia which was delicious - even the day after. My husband loved his bow tie pasta dish. A couple of our Italian family members work as chefs in Philadelphia. They had nothing but praise for their dinners and service. Thank you Il Sogna, Rosie & Sylvia and Kenny, for a lovely and delicious evening. My husband and I have been here many times and often bring guests. We have never been disappointed.
(5)Andy R.
Il Sogno is an amazing find! Wifey and I went to Il Sogno on Wednesday night with two other "foodie" couples who raved about the Italian food being "authentic!" I'm not sure I truly know what authentic is, but I do know what AWESOME is. The restaurant is located in downtown Wheaton, but it's easy to miss if you're not looking up - that's right, up. It's on the second floor of a fantastic corner near the train station. We literally had a food tour of Naples. It started with a stuffed eggplant which was terrific. The sauce was bursting with a celebration of flavors just asking to be sopped up with the fresh bread. Next was possibly my favorite course - a pumpkin capelacci. The sauce was buttery delicious and every bite tasted like pumpkin soup in a pasta. Homemade gnocchi was the real winner of the night. When Wifey and I go back this is the dish we will order without a doubt. I was so stuffed at this point I couldn't even finish my serving. I took it home and Wifey ate it for lunch the next day and said it was still amazing. Final stop on our tour was a smorgasbord of desserts including tiramisu, banana creme brulee, and a hazelnut gelato that was out of this world. Every Italian food lover (and who isn't?) will immediately put Il Sogno at the top of their list.
(5)Jen F.
Incredible gnocci!! It melts in your mouth. So so squishy, and soft, and sweet, and perfect. The sauce is mouth-watering. And- they bake cheese into the gnocci so it sort of pulls apart as you pull the food into your mouth, leaving this ooey-gooey cheesey-potato perfection on your palette. I dream about their gnocci in my sleep. It may very well be one of my favorite Italian restaurants of all time.
(5)Andrea R.
This place was a great girls night out date. Food was very good. We had the grilled calamari appetizer, which had a nice light char and a great texture, and I had the chicken saltimbocca which was fantastic. Huge serving sizes, which is good because the prices are high. They had a great deal of half off house wine (on a Friday night!) Service was great - attentive and relaxed. We had a long dinner and were the last ones to leave on slow night (due, probably, to a snowstorm) and they never rushed us. Only weird thing was there was hardly any one there at 9 p.m. on a Friday night...granted it was supposed to be a huge snowstorm that night.
(4)Okko O.
This was my first time going there, and I left happy. Wasn't sure what to expect since the reviews were inconsistent, but was pleasantly surprised with my tasty and fresh pasta dish. Il Sogno is on the second floor of a building in downtown Wheaton, and the main dining room has large windows that overlook downtown. It looked like they have a rear dining room with exposed brick walls that they weren't using at the time we were there (a Thursday evening). I would actually give this 4 stars for being an independently owned Italian spot in the suburbs, but it's 3 stars if you compare it to other Italian spots in the city. It is SO hard to find a non-chain Italian place in the suburbs. They have some pretty pricey dishes (i.e. my budget cannot stretch to incorporate the $30+ seafood dishes), but the pastas are very reasonably priced and a good value. My friend and I both had pasta dishes--I had the "cavatelli con salsicce" (cavatelli with grape tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil and homemadae Italian sausage, $16) and my friend had "pacherri Siciliani" (pasta in a tomato basil sauce with eggplant, meatballs, and mozzarella, $16). She enjoyed hers and I was impressed with mine too. You could tell the pasta was made fresh, cooked al dente. The tomato was sweet and the sauce was tasty--it could have used a tad bit more flavor for my taste, maybe some spice, but that's a personal preference. And, the portion was large and any entree comes with a salad or soup (minestrone). The salad didn't look too impressive--romaine mostly, and the soup was just ok but I could tell the vegetables were fresh and it wasn't overly salty so I can overlook it. I have to say, I was surprised to hear people's complaints about the service. I arrived before my friend, and the hostess was very kind and immediately gave me a great table next to a window. I was checked on immediately; water glasses were re-filled promptly. We did have to wait a little while to put in our order but there were several tables going at the same time. Also, it didn't feel like I was being ignored--it felt more like the relaxed pace of service you would get in Italy where you don't have servers interrupting you every five seconds to check in. I prefer this relaxed style, as opposed to the American standard of food service, but I know it might not be your thing. Bottom line...I recommend it and I'll go there again next time I'm craving pasta.
(3)Jeff C.
Great Italian fare and service has been spot-on every time we've dined. The Misto Grill appetizer is an absolute must try - fresh squid, octopus, and shrimp, seared on a grill to get a quick char, lightly seasoned and hit with just the right dash of balsamic and lemon juice. mmm, i can taste it now. My wife and I have ordered from the menu and from the specials of the day and I have to say, I think I will always order one of the specials from now on - not anything against the menu but rather the specials tend to be truly special and you can tell the chef enjoys preparing them for the guests each night. The location of Il Sogno is unusual in that it is on the 2nd floor of an older building, however there is elevator service for those less inclined or able to take the stairs. Try it, you wont be disappointed.
(4)Janet F.
This place is wonderful. Reasonably priced and very large portions. Great service and a menu that is not typical but delicious. All fresh ingredients and a very nice wine list. A new favorite of mine. Sylvia is knowledgeable and a great resource. Do not miss this place. Janet Fox
(5)Brad V.
Went to this restaurant with some friends. Overall the atmosphere is great. Not very noisy so we could actually hear each other talking. The food is pretty good. I had the fettuccini with white sauce and it was delicious. Very rich. Also, the portions are big, especially for the price you pay (about $70 for 4 of us). We had the bruschetta as an appetizer and the bread was very dry and crusty. The tomatoes didn't seem fresh and they put such a huge chunk of cheese that it falls right off. Definitely not the best bruschetta I've had. Like others have mentioned the service is slow. We didn't seem to mind because we weren't in any hurry and had fun talking and eating. The staff is very nice. I gave this restaurant only 3 stars because it's good, but nothing really popped out at me as being really excellent.
(3)Jeni F.
A few of our friends battled the Eisenhower on a Saturday evening to visit us in the burbs, so we took them to Il Sogno Di Barrella. I will start with the bad - the very bad. Our service was horrendous. I couldn't tell if the server was overloaded or if she just wasn't on top of things. We were seated for nearly an hour before she took our dinner order and then it took a ridiculous amount of time to get the food. Getting our bill took a long time too. At the end of the dinner, the bus boy was taking our coffee orders and we never saw the server again. I understand that Italians take dinner a little slower, but geez... Now the good. My husband's dirty martini was EXCELLENT. I love when martinis come with tiny ice chips in them - yum. The crusty bread and olive oil were fantastic. We all ordered pasta dinner and they were cooked perfectly - truly al dente and not mushy. Had we not spent hours there already, we probably would have stayed longer for dessert, especially since they had a live music band starting. I'll probably go here again in hopes that the service issue was just a fluke.
(3)Pattie G.
I am almost always pleased when I go to ll Sogno. It is a little on the spendy side so we save our trips for special occasions. They have a good selection of high quality food and it is a beautiful restaurant. As far as the service goes, it has been a 50/50 experience... OK, maybe 30/70. 30% of the time we are very pleased with the service. The other 70% of the time, the service just doesn't match the décor, menu and pricing. They just don't seem to have the polish. With that said, I still give them 4 stars because the pasta is so good.
(4)Tom R.
Great authentic food with excellent service. I went there with my wife and it was a five star experience, but due to the lack of flow for tables, it was a little congested at times. The food is likely the best tasting Italian food I have had for quite some time. The reason I give it a four is due to there children's menu. The cost of the kids meals are a bit pricey at $9 and up.
(4)Tina E.
Incredible food w/ service to match. Adelle's is by far my favorite Wheaton restaurant but it was time to branch out. They have an incredible selection of not your everyday italian like the Pumpkin Cappelacci or the Malfadine con Ricotta e Polpetti. What is a Malfadine anyway? Ceasar salad was pretty good too. Downtown Wheaton is magical during the holidays. There's a parking structure one block over to the west. You can stop at Suzette's for dessert. Can't wait to return!
(5)John O.
Not very good. I've eaten here 4 or 5 times - keep giving it a chance and they keep disappointing.
(2)Mikey M.
Amazing food, great service and the atmosphere is soothing. If you get a table along the windows you get to enjoy a view of the downtown wheaton area.
(5)John G.
We've been eating at restaurants owned and operated by this family for over 15 years. The quality of food is top notch and the service is second to none. We bring our 5 and 7 year old boys here for dinner as well and there is a nice kids menu for them. We've tried virtually the entire menu over the years and have never been disappointed. We spend all of our milestone dates here (anniversaries, birthdays) and Rose always goes out of her way to make it feel special each time. The Bruschetta is an absolute must for appetizer and the homemade soups always start off the meal perfect. Our favorites are the Chicken Parmesan, Veal Saltimboca, meatballs, and virtually any veal dish. Highly recommended!
(5)K M.
Amazing. I am Italian, and I usually don't like Italian resturants becasue it doesn't meet my expectations. Il Sogno, thank you for giving me a reason to eat out Italian. While I haven't had a bad experience here, my favorite dish is the Zuppa di Pesce. If you order it for 2 (which is about $10 more than for 1 and will feed about 4), you will get about a three pounds of shrimp, clams, oysters, and lobster. Seriously, you cannot go wrong. Be sure to order it with linguini, al dente. They'll usually ask and trust me, that's what you want. They also make a mean martini and the service is delightful. I'll be back again and again.
(5)Jesse K.
I have been here four times, only for drinks, so I cannot comment on the food. The first two, it was about 11 pm, and, I ordered my usual, very dry martini. Excellent. The bartender was pleasant, made a wicked martini, and I enjoyed myself. The third time, once again at 11 pm (the sign on their door says "Lounge Open Until 1 am.") All the lights were on, and a rude older man looked at me like I was an idiot, and grunted "We're closed. Come back another time." I was very surprised/annoyed. Stupidly, myself and D went back one more time. (I assumed they had an off-night.) The bartender was lackadaisical and charmless. The drinks were skimpy; in Chicago-land we expect our martinis filled TO THE BRIM - especially at $10 each! Two-thirds-full - unacceptable. We will never go back, even if the food is magical.
(1)Lori H.
I had the chicken marsala here and thought I had died and gone to heaven. It had fresh minced parsley in the sauce. It was so good that I still crave it. Their tiramisu is a bit unusual...comes in a parfait cup, but very tasty. I would say you would have to try really hard to find anything here that does not taste yummy. Service is very friendly and they're good at reading your mind when ordering a bottle of wine. Well worth visiting.
(5)Elizabeth T.
A funny mix of some excellents, one "ehs" and too many poors. Went early on a Sunday - not busy. Excellents: Bread - best I've had in ages Penne alla Foccacia - piping hot, creamy, flavorful. Minestrone soup Draft beer selection Ehs- Service - attentive at first but tapered off to intermittent. Poor- Salad - straight out of a bag or something. The first one was so brown we sent it back. Lackluster, boring. Bruschetta - restaurants should take this OFF the menu when the tomatoes are this tired. Green beans - overcooked and limp - a strange situation when they came with so many of the entrees. Applebee's (of all places!) served me crisp tender vegetables on a visit not long ago that were leagues ahead of these sorry fellows.
(3)J M.
My first experience was by accident as we intended on going to Muldoons only to find that they were closed for a thier holiday party. We looked across the street and we saw this restaurant upstairs and decided to try it. Immediately upon entering we were greeted and seated by Sylvia (one of the owners) We weren't quite sure what we wanted so we took some of her suggestions and we have been hooked ever since. Wonderfully prepared Tuscany style food that is light and not too heavy. We have been back several times since and it has always been a wonderful experience
(5)Michael D.
On a recent Sunday evening our party of six dined all for the first time at Il Sogno Ristorante. It is located in the heart of downtown Wheaton. The dining room has exposed brick walls and is laid out and decorated very nicely. For appetizers we shared the grilled calamari and the sausage and peppers. Both dishes were fresh and very tasty. Next, we individually either had salad, that was OK, or minestrone soup, that was very flavorful and well prepared. Our entrées included lasagna, pasta and shrimp, red snapper, chicken saltimbocca, and veal saltimbocca. All the portions were large and the quality reviews ranged from good to excellent. I had the veal along with one other person. The veal was a bit thicker than I expected (I like thinly cut medallions) and the toppings of prosciutto and mozzarella cheese overpowered the meat. I also had a side order of spaghetti with marinara sauce. It was cooked properly, served hot, and I enjoyed the sweet and flavorful sauce. The other person who the same veal dish had said it was very good. One person had the chicken and also thought that the toppings of prosciutto and mozzarella detracted from the dish. Our waiter Carlos provided professional and well-paced service. Our hostess Sylvia, who is one of the co-owners, was very congenial and helped Carlos with our table service. Also, our mixed drinks were very well made and along with the wine amply poured. Il Sogno Ristorante serves good food reasonably priced in a warm atmosphere with a professional and friendly staff.
(4)Mike D.
First time visitor to il Songo. Had the Lasagna and my wife had the gnocchi Both were fantastic. Attentive staff and the prices were very reasonable. Support this Italian gem in Wheaton
(4)Michelle H.
Went here for the first time, celebrating our anniversary. Awesome, awesome, awesome! Service was great, atmosphere and ambiance perfect. I had the steak with mushrooms (incredible!) and hubby had the chicken vesuvio (which he loved and I tried, too--have to agree, delicious!). The only slight disappointment was that they were out of pistachio gelato for dessert; we got hazelnut instead and it was yummy, as expected. We will be back here again soon!!!
(5)Jim M.
You have got to be kidding food was not very good at all ....only thing that was great was our waiter will not be back veal was tough great beans like mush
(1)Fady G.
View, service and atmosphere are great. However my veal was chewy and swimming in olive oil.
(3)Erica D.
Delicious and great service!! Had the Scampi Luciana, and my husband had the Spaghetti Misto. Both dishes were amazing. Needed a quick take out meal that was not junk. The full menu and prices were right on their website, which made ordering very easy. The person who took my order was efficient and had my order in in less than 3 minutes with a 15 minute ETA. I was only a few minutes away and had a short wait. They made me comfy at the bar. Food came out on time and was still steaming when j got home. I can't wait to return to dine in!
(4)Kelsey H.
This place is absolutely fantastic!! We have been frequenting it since it opened and even moving to the far south suburbs has not stopped us from enjoying this restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious from the appetizers to the desserts, the drinks are many and the service is superb! They have live music that rocks the house Saturday evenings and a newly opened rooftop seating area that is beautiful! It's truly a small business and fine dining experience! The owner is the sweetest lady you will ever meet, the managers and servers are quick and friendly! Can't say enough about this place, we will continue to come here for the excellent Italian food and great atmosphere. If you've never been, put it on your list of places to go! You won't be disappointed!
(5)Kat D.
Be prepared for a teeny tiny workout since the primary entrance to this restaurant is long steep stairs. There is an elevator but why bother? This place is not super big. The decor is contemporary. Copper metal ceilings and beautiful lighting. Kind of industrial, rustic and classic. They have rooftop dining. You can make reservations but only for indoor seating. The staff is attentive. Our water glasses were always filled before they were even half empty. The food was great. Everything is homemade. We tried the Zuppe di Pesce. It was a great portion of mussels, squid, scallops, lobster, shrimp and octopus. And that was the very first time I ever ate octopus. The meat was tender and not chewy at all. **Going off on a tangent here of my crazy thoughts but is it horrible that i heard the little octopus from Finding Nemo say "Awwww, you made me ink!!!!"** Ughh, thats a terrible thought. Haha. Anyways, the flavors were amazing. Perfectly simmered in this delicious tomato broth. The rest of the seafood was done perfectly. Be prepared to pay a lot but it was worth it. Great italian restaurant!
(5)Nathan F.
Something peculiar happens when you step into the doors of this restaurant; 30 minutes suddenly becomes 2 hours. I think that physicists should investigate this location because of the distortion in the space time continuum. The English language also transforms here as the word "reservation" becomes merely a suggestion and your name is put on a "list". To top it all off some genius designed the place so the podium the host/hostess is at is right at the top of the stairs so there is nowhere to wait. Eventually we found a small corner at the crowded bar that was filled with other people buying into the promise of 30 minutes, to sit in. In the restaurant's defense, a waitress did ask us several times if we were ok. The best part was when a waiter told us we should have come at 4pm to get a table. Thanks for the advice, let me hop in my time machine and get right on that. We arrived at 7:30 and waited until nearly 10pm without any updates, apologies, or explanations. Every time we asked if a table would be available soon. Just the same "just awhile longer". Eventually we choose to leave and eat elsewhere after investing 2 hours of our Friday evening trying to get a table at a restaurant we had a reservation for. As we were leaving, they were still quoting the same 30 minutes they had been giving for 2 hours. I would have liked to try the food, and they seemed to have a great atmosphere and drink selection, but as stated this was impossible. I can't fault a restaurant for being busy, but I can fault them for lying about the wait times.
(2)Mandy K.
I'll start with saying I wish there was an option for .5 ratings - if so this is a solid 4.5. My husband and I planned to go to a different restaurant tonight but the wait was too long so I decided to try somewhere I had been intrigued by for quite some time. I had super high expectations since a coworker of mine stated this was the best restaurant he visited in Wheaton. First, marrying into an Italian family has spoiled me. However, my meal was absolutely delicious. I ordered a shrimp pasta with white cream sauce special. It was perfection. My husband was second guessing what he wanted and left wishing he had ordered his original choice. The wine was good at a decent price. Service was absolutely stellar and prompt. I would definitely go back and am not wishing had been able to get into the original choice. Thank you and keep up the good work.
(4)Alan B.
The food cannot overcome the attitude. We have given this place several chances but each time the people working their have been extremely rude with bad attitudes. It also doesn't seem to matter if you have a reservation because there is always a wait for a table. In fairness the food is good but it is not worth dealing with the servers and owners. There are other restaurants nearby that welcome your business. So long il Sogno.
(1)Sonya W.
The food was good, but our server was incredibly rude. I was told a salad came with the meal, but when the bill came I was charged extra. When I questioned the server, she abruptly scolded me and stated that she has been working here for 7 years and knows how to explain each meal and I was the one who miss understood, but she would remove the charge. She then incorrectly charges our credit cards. Finally, I wanted to make sure i understood the voided amount, since it was not obvious on the receipt, she looked at me with disdained and stated "I'm sorry, what are you asking?"...... Wow..... I know we all have bad days....but, her behavior was deplorable.
(1)Angie R.
I was here on a Saturday night wit my boyfriend celebrating my birthday. We arrived around 7 and did not have a reservation since we wanted to sit outside and that seating is first come first serve. We were told 45 min to an hour. No problem, there was plenty of seats at the bar. At the bar I ordered a Pomegranate Swirl and my boyfriend got a Blood O'Man, boy oh boy, those drinks were OUTSTANDING! My drink was refreshing, sweet, and had the right amount of alcohol. After 2 rounds of yummy and delicious cocktails we were told our table was ready. We go upstairs and at the very top they have a gorgeous rooftop. I was immediately happy and was so glad that we waited to be seated outside. I posted a pic of the rooftop and check it out, it is worth the wait to be able to sit outside on a nice day. So after being seated we get water and bread to munch on. We had a great server, a dark haired Italian girl, can't remember her name but I blame it on the yummy, delicious cocktails. Our server was professional, fun, friendly, she gets an A+. I ordered the Misto Pesce, it was spaghetti with lobster, shrimp, scallops and cherry tomatoes, and my boyfriend had the slow roasted rib eye. Both dishes were terrific, full of flavor, fresh, the amount was perfect. I have nothing but great things to say about this establishment. I was happy with the ambiance, decor, the staff, the food, everything was on point. When the server found out I was celebrating my bday she brought over shots for me and my boyfriend and she took one with us as well. I could have not asked for a better birthday dinner. Thank you Il Sogno for making it a great night. We will be back for sure!
(5)Erik J.
Really nice Italian family restaurant. We've been there a few times and it never disappoints. They just opened up the rooftop deck and it's smallish so if it's peak time on a nice day it might be full. I got a salmon dish that was incredible. Cooked perfectly, with a nice sauce. 5 stars!
(5)Tiffany C.
Have been here several times over the past few years and happy to say the 'renovation' on this restaurant is lovely. Plus the downsizing of the menu does not disappoint. The restaurant is a little more modern with new wood tile floors and updated seating and tables. It would be easy to walk by this restaurant as its on the second floor of down town building in Wheaton but do go it. Started with the 'daily' arancini balls. Never I had been a fan of arancini balls in general. Usually bland giant balls of fried rice. Not the case here. The fluffy rice with melty cheese, sweet peas and what ever else was in there turned out to be magic balls of flavor. Chicken saltimbocca was on my plate this evening.... partially because I am in love with the side that comes with it....cooked spinach. The chicken was perfectly cooked with a generous layer of prosciutto and cheese and sage. Amazing favors all wrapped up in one bite. Also love grabbing a piece of bread and letting the juices from my plate soak in and noshing in that as well. The salmon special with grilled vegetables drizzled with a balsamic reduction was also amazing!!! Too full for desert but don't skip the rice balls!!!! Service was great and always look forward to going back.
(4)Sam D.
Finally went here for dinner for the first time and I'm kicking myself that I hadn't come sooner. What an incredible meal. It was nice outside so we ate on the rooftop which was beautiful. The service was outstanding from start to finish. I also may have had one of the best old fashioned's of my life! I ended up having the chicken parmigiana which was delicious!! My date had the risotto which was also incredible. The grilled calamari appetizer was also amazing. And we finished the meal with a tiramisu which was perfect. Not too sweet or rich and very light. On top of it all, the meal was very reasonably priced. I would argue that the overall value of this restaurant may be second to none. Highly, highly recommend it.
(5)Scai D.
They refused to serve dessert to my 8 month pregnant sister in law. Said we had to order full dinner before they would accommodate us. Refuse a pregnant woman, I'll take my business elsewhere.
(1)James B.
Wonderful homemade pasta and other dishes created and prepared by mom while the daughter oversees the front of the house making recommendations from their excellent affordable wine list. The baked clams were awesome and both pasta dishes we ordered were delicious and savory. We were too full for dessert, but will save room next time we dine there as the looked great! Rustic casual atmosphere made the night a pleasure. Our waiter was great in explaining the dishes and making recommendations when asked. He also provided some background on the place to include other restaurants the family owns. Support staff was on their game with frequent water refills, bread and clearing. This place is great and it has been under the current management for over 6 years...not to be confused with the Italian restaurant that was here before.
(4)Laura C.
Nothing shy of an amazing dinner. The mom cooks all the food, the daughter yells. "MA, THEY LOVE YOUR BRACIOLE". Which, for me, made it all the more perfect. Everything we had at our table was delicious! We will be back. Nothing like home cooked amazing Italian food!! Salute!
(5)Roy B.
This place had a great atmosphere. Not only was the atmosphere great but the food and drinks were amazing. The rooftop had a great ambience to it and it was a beautiful night there. The waiters and waitresses were all on top of there game. We waited for awhile to get our table on the roof top but it was well worth the wait.
(5)Amy R.
I would NEVER have found this place were it not for a Wheaton-savvy friend who wanted to enjoy a glass of wine on a Tuesday night, but I am SO glad I did! It's an upstairs location tucked away in downtown Wheaton, and an hour and a half before closing on a Tuesday, we were the only group in the place. The waiter and bartender ended up still giving us top notch attention which I thought was pure class - they coulda slacked off and stood around, but they were total professionals. We ordered a couple of glasses of wine and then decided to eat - my friend ordered the fried calamari and I had the gnocchi al forno which was a decadent blend of gnocchi, Italian sausage, olive oil, and cheese. I loved it EXCEPT for the enormous chunks of not quite roasted garlic throughout the dish, eek. Even having to pick those out, the meal was SO delicious and comforting that I would still order it again! The place is cute and dark and would probably make for a romantic date spot, which we may just have to hit up again soon.
(4)Erica G.
Best vodka sauce ever! Came here and they were nearly dead (bad day, everyone was home) and we got the best seat in the house! Overlooking downtown Wheaton, it was great. Staff was very knowledgeable and attentive which seems to be uncommon nowadays. I forget your names, but thank you for suggesting an awesome dish that I had both times I visited. Never had an empty glass or dirty dish. All in all it was a great night.
(5)Gina S.
We keep trying this place and mostly like it if you can get past the chaos! We try to go there once a every other month to sit at the bar and have light meals. Since Sheila left, the bartending staff has no idea what they are doing! The new rooftop dining looked so nice, went there last night and put our name in....again total chaos with taking our name. We were told 30-45 minutes wait. Waited at the bar. Watched as several couples came in after us, put their names in, and got seated before us. Finally after an hour and ten minutes got up and left and as we were leaving, the host who took our name, did not even remember we were waiting for seating. It'll be awhile before we try again.
(2)Jodi K.
I love this place...I am picky I alway want something changed and they don't even care!!!! The food is amazing...This place is family owned...So they seem to make you feel you are at there house for dinner...In Italy...Love that...Try it ..I know you will love it...
(5)Buzz P.
Third time wasn't a charm! Had an 8:00pm reservation on a beautiful summer night so requested outside table when making it. Our dining partners arrived at 7:30, checked in requested outside and were told it would be an hour wait for that. We arrived at 8:10, also requested outside and were told it would be an hour. When we told them our friends had been waiting for 45 minutes already, manager told us that it was an hour from reservation time, not arrival Huh? Seated us inside, bus boy brought bread and water and 25 minutes later I had to flag a waiter to ask if we were invisible. Finally ordered dinner at the 40 minute mark. Had to ask for cheese(in an Italian restaurant?) and waited 5 minutes for that. If the bus boy hadn't brought us the dessert menu and coffee, I'm sure we'd still be sitting there. I know in Italy drawn out meals are the norm, but this is just poor management and lack of attention. Food was average at best.
(2)Sam P.
All these 5 star reviews, really? Our meal was good, but far from the best thing ever. I enjoyed my spinach and cheese salad, though it was pretty heavy on the balsamic so that the bottom was swimming in tart dressing. I ordered veal parm for dinner, out of the ordinary for me, but I'm glad I tried it. It was served with penne that was cooked just perfectly, and I really liked their sauce. Plenty for leftovers. I wish I had some more to eat right now, actually. I wish I could remember the name of the dish my husband had...the menu on Il Sogno's website isn't the same as the one we ordered from, so I can't track it down. It had "pinwheel" in the description, along with some sort of seafood and pasta. It had such an interesting presentation, that when the waiter set the plate down, he said "Ha, you weren't expecting that, were you?" The whole thing tasted like a seafood bisque to me, not unpleasant, but kind of a strange dinner. Hubby called it "interesting." The service was just okay. Our waiter was wearing cologne, which makes me crazy, crazy, crazy (and not in a good way!) I'm offended by perfumes on anyone, but especially those working in the food industry. Disposable plastic soap dispensers in the restroom, refilled with generic, bright pink hand soap? Class it up just a bit, will you, Il Sogno? Details such as this one, and our waiter's offensive, heavy cologne don't mesh with the upscale feel the restaurant seems to be aiming for. After we try all the other restaurants in town we'd like to, we might circle back and give Il Sogno another chance to impress us better than "a-okay."
(3)Angie O.
We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Il Sogno. I Highly recommend this restaurant and we will definitely be back.
(5)Magen R.
I attended a rehearsal dinner at Il Sogno last week and could not have been more impressed with the food and service. Our meal started out with cocktails in the bar and the servers could not have been more attentive, no one's glass was ever empty! For our meal we started out with red pepper crostini and the calamari, both were delicious. I was a huge fan of the seasoning on the grilled calamari - it was so great I did not even try the fried! For our next course I had the berry salad which was also outstanding. The real highlight of the meal was the third course the rigatoni in vodka sauce. It was so yummy, they have an awesome vodka sauce at Il Sogno. For our meal we were given a few choices and I went with the stake vesuvio. It was a great choice and I know everyone else loved their entrees as well. I'd definitely recommend Il Sogno for a quality, Italian meal in the suburbs.
(4)Sara B.
Oh papardelle how I love you! The waiter was alittle rough around the edges but he was spot on...Knew the wine selections well and made excellent suggestions to pair with it. LOVED the pasta and the fresh grilled seafood appetizer!
(4)Catherine N.
Christmas Eve dinner was delicious! Gluten free pasta offered for almost all entrées which makes me eager to go back and try something new. I enjoyed the pork shank risotto both at the restaurant and as leftovers mixed with eggs. We ordered a bottle of Jekel Reisling, which is a type I've never heard of before. It was sweet and dry - perfect compliment to the meal. The only complaint would be the tight arrangement of tables, probably to accommodate as many people as possible for the holiday.
(4)Sue S.
The restaurant has just reopened after being closed for about a month. They are off their game at the moment but will, hopefully, be back to their former level soon. We were disappointed in the menu as well as the service this last Saturday. Three of our four guests were served while the fourth waited 10 minutes for her entree. Not acceptable. I've always enjoyed the food in the past but have to say I likely won't go back after this last visit.
(3)Andrew W.
Wine suggestion was awesome. Most of the entrees were delicious, some were downright outstanding. Yay finally a place within 5 minutes that we could go to again!
(4)Qball F.
I honestly just ate the best Italian I have ever had. The grilled octopus was perfect, and the veal saltimbuca was mind blowing. I kick myself for not having eaten here before.
(5)Gino W.
Found myself out in the West Suburbs catching up with a friend and wanted some Italian food. He had recommended a nearby restaurant that was more American fare with some Italian dishes. Then he said there was another Italian eatery a block away and we should check its menu. So glad we did. Stuffed calamari. Chicken parmesan. Lobster da fraviola. Oh my God. Usually you will get calamari as rings, be it boiled or fried. The stuffing in these whole calamari has raised the bar a mile high. Neither rubbery nor tasteless, this appetizer dish was not enough, it was so good. When you season calamari such that diners want more, the chef has achieved a significant goal in the culinary arts. The chicken parmesan my friend had seemed to have had a hint of ginger in it. That went over incredibly well, not to mention that the sauce was superb with a mild spicy kick. As to the lobster da fraviola, I could have had a cigarette afterwards. Truly spicy and stupid delicious, I could have this dish at least once a week for the rest of my life and never tire of it. Must say that the server was very knowledgeable of the menu without having to refer to it and very engaging in banter while we ordered. Who would have thought that an Italian restaurant tucked away in one of Chicago's western suburbs would be so authentic and enticing? This experience warrants an encore.
(5)Patrick S.
I've been here half a dozen times over the last couple months while in town for work. I now make trips out just to go to Il Sogno. Everything on the menu I've had has been superb, and the wine recommendations have been spot on. Not to mention Joe at the bar makes a damn good Manhattan. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal in the west suburbs.
(5)Chris W.
I do enjoy this place. The food is always top notch and the service is great. We get there as much as possible to just relax and enjoy the evening. If you catch an evening when there is live music, you've scored.
(4)Kristen H.
What a beautiful gem! The restaurant is uniquely located in an upstairs portion of the building that it shares with an ice cream shop. The windows overlook downtown Wheaton and the metra tracks which adds to an already romantic atmosphere. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. For wine, we ordered the masciarelli montepulaciano de abruzzo Italian red wine and it was delicious, far better than any of the wine we had just had tasting devine. The olive oil and bread were already on the table, which is an absolute must! I ordered the rotolo pomodoro and my friend had the gnocchi pomodoro. When you order an entrée, you get either soup or salad. I chose their side salad which our server recommended and it was amazing! Probably one of the best side salads that I have ever had, the balsamic dressing was spot on and not too soggy. My friend enjoyed her broccoli and cheddar soup. I thought that my entrée was unique and savory but my friend said that the gnocchi was just alright. After we paid, it was a few minutes before closing, and we asked our waiter when we should leave and he said to take our time and that everyone was still there working. Only about 15 minutes later, the manager came and asked us to leave because they were closing, which was fine but the waiter should have just said that we close at 10 instead of saying to take our time because we then felt embarrassed and rushed. However, it is without a doubt that I will return. I have already been raving to other friends about how great of a restaurant it is!
(4)David C.
Came in early Friday night with a senior. The elevator was a big help to get her up the stairs safely. Welcomed by the staff and seated by the big window, overlooking the busy Wheaton downtown area, snowy and lit up for Christmas. Just beautiful. Ordered basic Chiantis and Chardonnay. Entrees include soup or salad. Wife had the green pepper appetizer stuffed with beef tenderloin - why didn't we ever think of that? I had the pasta fagioli soup, mom had a lovely green salad with balsamic vinaigrette. My entree was a magnificent Veal alla Parmigiana, two large pieces - took one of them home - with great sauce. Mom had the meat lasagna, again a large piece and very good. Wife had her dinner salad and some of my veal. The restaurant was starting to fill up and it did get a bit louder, but still comfortable speaking to a senior with hearing issues. We split a Tiramisu with good strong coffees. All in all, a great meal for a reasonable price and pleasant, attentive service. It was early-YMMV. The only bad things I can say are parking for handicapped folks is not close, (was under snow, actually) and our take-home dishes were not sealed well - but it was in a plastic bag, so fine.
(4)Matt A.
Family and I went to dinner for Mother's Day, what a great experience. The staff was attentive and very friendly that's always a plus. The minestrone was very good and always happy to go to place where they offer soup or salad with a meal, plus bread olive oil and cheese. I had parpadalle with sausage in a vodka sauce, flavorful and very well portioned. We will be back
(3)Kelly F.
One of the better kept new secrets of Wheaton, Il Sogno was such a delightful surprise to discover when looking for something new and different to eat. Residing in the second floor of the strip on Hale street, Il sogno provides delicious Italian food and outrageously reasonable prices. (Seriously! $12 for a generous helping is typically what you'll find here). Not many places have veal on their menus, but Il Sogno has an entire section of it, and every dish is consistently awesome. Some nights they do have loud music, but on a typical night the ambiance almost gives you a little taste of Italy here in Wheaton. The staff is knowledgeable and inviting, and the service is present but not overbearing. Hopefully more people will discover this little slice of Italy hidden right in the downtown Wheaton area.
(5)Amanda G.
Don't waste your time or money at this restaurant unless you like frozen food. I should have known something was wrong with restaurant when we arrived and restaurant was less than half full at prime dinner time. I was extremely disappointed with my food. Upon sitting down waiter was rushing for food order. My friend and I ordered the risotto special which was shrimp and vegetables with a risotto and my husband got the braciole. The risotto came with 4 shrimp that were not fresh but frozen and canned mushrooms and a veggie medley of broccoli, zucchini and carrots that came right out of a bag from the freezer they were so water logged that I could not even eat them. My husbands steak which braciole is usually so tender you can eat with a fork was so tough he could barely cut with a knife. For $38 I could have gone to a nice steakhouse and got a good, well cooked piece of meat. Risotto listed m/p on menu and I was shocked to be charged $25 for frozen food. Needless to say I would never go back to this restaurant. It is a shame because there are such wonderful restaurants in downtown Wheaton.
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