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Gianni's Cafe - Palatine, Palatine, IL

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

4.7
4.7
1013 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of Gianni's Cafe - Palatine restaurant

Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Palatine

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2 people
20:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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

  • Copy of $10 Unlimited Mimosas

    1 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 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!

    Copy of $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 1,013 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
                                                                                                                            • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                            • 4.5Value

                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                            Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                                            • Northwest Suburbs

                                                                                                                              Great for brunch

                                                                                                                            • Northwest Suburbs

                                                                                                                              Italian

                                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                            Gianni's Cafe in Palatine offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" that never disappoints. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The menu features a wide variety of dishes, including standout specialties like calamari and veal Marsala. "Always a great experience."

                                                                                                                            1,013 Reviews

                                                                                                                            1. Patrick

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Good Service. Great food. Great atmosphere. Only disappointment was being seated 15 minutes after our reservation time. Still a great experience. It was worth the wait.

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                                                                                                                            2. jack

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              33 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              33 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              I don't think we've ever had anything less than a five-star meal at Gianni's. Always start with the fried calamari Sicilian Style. The drinks are fantastic, they have the best old fashioned around. Some house favorites are the chicken jardinera, stuffed peppers, veal parmesan, and multiple specials that they have every time we go. It is quite simply not only the best Italian restaurant around, but just one of the best restaurants around.

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                                                                                                                            3. Jeff

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              11 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              11 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Brought the family here for weekend brunch. Once again Giannis didn’t disappoint!! Amazing food!

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                                                                                                                            4. Meg

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              2.0

                                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              The food was ok. Service was questionable. We had to wait a long time before server came to take our orders and really were left alone. One of our diners had to get up to find someone when we needed something. Disappointed in the service. Food was ok. Nothing amazing

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                                                                                                                            5. Anita

                                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              It was my birthday dinner the food was delicious. The portion generous.

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                                                                                                                            6. Jane

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              20 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              20 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              We had an incredible dinner at Gianni’s Cafe. The food was outstanding and there was a lot of it. Soup or salad was included with the entrees. Service and ambience were exceptional. Overall a gear dining experience!

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                                                                                                                            7. Laura

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              We came from brunch this time and there is a variety of options with a little more lunch than breakfast. Service was great and the noise level was easy enough to have a conversation.

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                                                                                                                            8. Alyce

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              Ran out of Prime rib and no breads were included.

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                                                                                                                            9. DarleneK

                                                                                                                              Las Vegas

                                                                                                                              25 reviews

                                                                                                                              vip
                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                              25 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                                                              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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                                                                                                                            10. Rob

                                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                                              68 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              68 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                                                              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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                                                                                                                            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 1013 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                            A photo of Gianni's Cafe - Palatine restaurant

                                                                                                                            Gianni's Cafe - Palatine

                                                                                                                            4.7
                                                                                                                            $30 and under
                                                                                                                            Italian
                                                                                                                            Palatine

                                                                                                                            Make a booking

                                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                                            20:00
                                                                                                                            Booked 11 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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