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Gianni's Cafe - Palatine, Palatine, IL

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

4.7
4.7
1007 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Gianni's Cafe in Palatine, Illinois, is a restaurant dedicated to serving authentic Italian food in a casual setting. Pasta, seafood and other Italian favorites made with the freshest ingredients highlight the menu. Gianni's Cafe in Palatine is family owned and operated, which makes the customers feel at home as they enjoy their food.

If you come for lunch at Gianni's Cafe in Palatine, you might want to choose from the seafood bar, where you can get oysters, clams, calamari and much more. Those who arrive for dinner will find some excellent entrees from which to choose, like the tortellini con prosciutto or the stuffed peppers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 991-1416
  • Website
    http://gianniscafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our entire menu is available for on-site and off-premise functions. We can customize any menu to fit your catering needs. We also can provide a serving staff & bartenders to work your catered events.
  • Private party facilities
    We have one private dining room that holds up to 32 people in our Palatine restaurant.The Palatine location can be reserved in its entirety and accommodate parties of up to 160 people.We also have two semi-private rooms. The semi-private room in Palatine can accommodate up to 50 people and Kildeer up to 90.

Offers

  • $10 Unlimited Mimosas

    15 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
    Sun - 11:00 - 13:15,Sat - 11:00 - 13:15
    Enjoy $10 unlimited mimosa's when you join us for brunch in Palatine on Saturdays and Sundays!

    $10 Unlimited Mimosas photo

Menu

Appetizers

  • Steamed Mussels

    • Shrimp Parmigiana

      • Bruschetta

        • Sausage and Peppers

          • Stuffed Artichoke

            • Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant

              • Stuffed Mushroom Caps

                • Fried Ravioli

                  Soup & Salad

                  • Soups

                    • Caesar Salad

                      • Boconcino Salad

                        • Gorgonzola Salad

                          • Gianni's House Salad

                            • Mediterranean Salad

                              • Spinach Salad

                                • Chopped Salad

                                  Fish

                                  • Tilapia

                                    • Wild Salmon

                                      • Tilapia

                                        House Specialties

                                        • Seafood Salad

                                          • Tortellini con Prosciutto

                                            • Lasagna

                                              • Ravioli

                                                • Baked Mostaccioli

                                                  • Mostaccioli con Spinach & Ricotta

                                                    • Gnocchi

                                                      • Rigatoni Rustica

                                                        • Grilled Sausage & Grilled Mixed Vegetables

                                                          • Country Rigatoni

                                                            • Eggplant Parmigiana

                                                              Chicken

                                                              • Cacciatore

                                                                • Vesuvio

                                                                  • Parmigiana

                                                                    • Marsala

                                                                      • Franchese

                                                                        • Picatta

                                                                          • Scarpetti

                                                                            • Spiddini

                                                                              • Milanese

                                                                                Wraps

                                                                                • Chicken Caesar

                                                                                  • Grilled Veggie & Cheese

                                                                                    • Steak Gorgonzola

                                                                                      • Chicken Boconcino

                                                                                        • Chicken Spiddini

                                                                                          Sandwiches

                                                                                          • Chicken Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese Panini

                                                                                            • Prosciutto i Formaggio Panini

                                                                                              • Tuna Nicoise

                                                                                                • Italian Beef

                                                                                                  • Italian Sausage

                                                                                                    • Combo Sandwich

                                                                                                      • Italian Sub

                                                                                                        • Pepper & Egg

                                                                                                          • Eggplant Parmigiana

                                                                                                            • Chicken Parmigiana

                                                                                                              • Veal Parmigiana

                                                                                                                • Grilled Chicken

                                                                                                                  • Chicken Salad

                                                                                                                    We Also Have

                                                                                                                    • Create Your Own Pasta Menu

                                                                                                                      • Daily Specials

                                                                                                                        • Delicious Desserts

                                                                                                                          • Quality Cocktails

                                                                                                                            Last updated: 3 February 2022

                                                                                                                            What 1,007 people are saying

                                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                            4.7
                                                                                                                            4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                            • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                            • 4.5Value

                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                            Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                                            • Northwest Suburbs

                                                                                                                              Italian

                                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                            Gianni's Cafe - Palatine offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food" and "wonderful servers." Guests rave about the "outstanding Italian cuisine" and "attentive service." The menu features a variety of delicious options, from appetizers like calamari to entrees like veal Marsala. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

                                                                                                                            1,007 Reviews

                                                                                                                            1. DarleneK

                                                                                                                              Las Vegas

                                                                                                                              25 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                              25 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Our server was terrific. It took forever for our entrees to arrive. It was 8:30 on a Saturday night and the restaurant had been full earlier. Just seemed like the kitchen got backed up. Food was hot and delicious when it arrived.

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                                                                                                                            2. Rob

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              68 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              68 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              enjoyed our meal and the ambiance of the cafe! veal was really cooked well and highly recommended!

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                                                                                                                            3. Irene

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              12 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              12 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Good food Always like going theee The portions and quality are always great

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                                                                                                                            4. Jennifer

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Been coming here for almost 20 years never been disappointed. Love, the fact that I can build my own pasta and customize it never get the same thing twice even if I get pasta every time.

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                                                                                                                            5. lance

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Great service...very good food with wide variety. Would be nice if there was some kind of fish. $25 for adults was very fair.Would definitely go back..

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                                                                                                                            6. audrey

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              69 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              69 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Giannis has great food and service. We love their bar allso. Was a little more crowded than we prefer. But still good

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                                                                                                                            7. Jeffrey

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              46 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              46 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Server Angie was outstanding. Food was great. it was a little slow coming out, but not too bad. We had had a bad experience several months ago and had not been back, so thought we'd give it another chance. Very glad we did.

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                                                                                                                            8. Linda

                                                                                                                              Austin

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Great value for the money. Food was good and ambiance was excellent. Loved the mimosas.

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                                                                                                                            9. Peter

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              109 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              109 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              exceptional food as always!! Laurie is a great server!!

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                                                                                                                            10. ChristeenaB

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              15 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              15 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 25 October 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Our waitress was wonderful. The wait time for food was on the slower side but she continually updated us and apologized, which is much appreciated in comparison to just keeping us wondering or ignoring us. The food was well worth the wait and portion sizes are extremely generous. The baked shrimp dejohne was outstanding, the Mediterranean Branzino was very flavorful. Even the table bread and oil is delicious. My only complaint is skipping past this restaurant so many times on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                                            Gianni's Cafe - Palatine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gianni's Cafe - Palatine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 991-1416.

                                                                                                                            Gianni's Cafe - Palatine is rated 4.7 stars by 1007 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                            Make a booking

                                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                                            19:00
                                                                                                                            Booked 14 times today

                                                                                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                            Google Map for Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

                                                                                                                            18 W. Station St. (a.k.a 18 W. Railroad Ave.), Palatine, IL 60067

                                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                                                                              Palatine & Plum Grove Rds.
                                                                                                                            • Area
                                                                                                                              Palatine
                                                                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                              Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                                              Italian, Seafood
                                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                                              Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                                              General Public Parking.
                                                                                                                            • Public transit
                                                                                                                              2 Blocks East of the Metra Station in Downtown Palatine.
                                                                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                                              Gluten-free Options
                                                                                                                            • Website
                                                                                                                              http://gianniscafe.com/
                                                                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                                                                              (847) 991-1416
                                                                                                                            • Catering
                                                                                                                              Our entire menu is available for on-site and off-premise functions. We can customize any menu to fit your catering needs. We also can provide a serving staff & bartenders to work your catered events.
                                                                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                              We have one private dining room that holds up to 32 people in our Palatine restaurant.The Palatine location can be reserved in its entirety and accommodate parties of up to 160 people.We also have two semi-private rooms. The semi-private room in Palatine can accommodate up to 50 people and Kildeer up to 90.
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