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- Dec 31, 2023
Great as always. Arrived early accommodated reservation. Quick and friendly service, very attentive. Good vibes but does get loud when busy.
NYE specials were all excellent. Coffee hot and dark.
Left in agonizing pain from over eating. Not much more to say.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 2755272Mar 26, 20244 check-ins
Never disappoints! Impressively authentic, Italian restaurant in the local area. Personable management, amazing cocktails, even more amazing dishes. I love the intimate, fine dining aesthetic.
I love the Fried Calamari, Parmesan Chicken, Pesce Bianco Almondine, and the Melangrano cocktail.
They offer authentic Italian dishes, not the typical chain restaurant options. Perfect place for large parties, date night, and business meetings.
Recommend this place every time! You will not be disappointed. Best around.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 26, 2023
Location:
Easy parking with a big lot.
Ambiance:
Romantic, white tablecloth restaurant. Tables far apart enough that you cannot hear the other tables. Great for privacy. We had a bigger table for 6.
Food:
Tallanini frutti di mare ( seafood pasta, tomato based sauce) was alright. Coffee was alright. 2 types of bread complimentary. Everyone felt their food was acceptable. One complained.
Service:
Food came out quickly. Water filled before it got empty.
***I did want to mention that I stood at the front desk waiting & a person behind me was attended to first. The young man ignored me even though I was in front.I spoke up right away to the young white man at the reception saying I'm waiting & was attended to, so hopefully, it was an oversight & not because I was in a hurry that evening & did not dress up, or racially/gender inclined while the man behind me was in a suit. I hope this does not happen to anyone else, female or a minority race, or not dressed up that day.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jun 8, 2023
A nice suburban Italian joint with huge portions.
We visited on a Wednesday night. The decor isn't trendy. It's just your garden variety mom-and-pop place. Most of the patrons were older.
You begin with a basket of bread. It's a nice treat to get focaccia, but it didn't have a ton of flavor.
I ordered the Pollo Vesuvio - it was very tender with good flavor from the many herbs applied. It came with a lot of potatoes and peas, which added nice texture to the dish.
My wife couldn't decide between two pastas, so our server was kind enough to offer her half-portions of each.
We also tried the burrata pizza - it was very thin crust with a pleasant flavor.
I have a high bar for Italian joints. Avanzare isn't in the top tier, but its large portions and generally good flavors and textures push this place into the "solidly good" category.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0Business owner information
Alejandra R.
Jun 8, 2023
Thank you for your detailed review of our restaurant Ben. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the large portions and overall flavors and textures of our dishes. At Avanzare, we take pride in being a nice suburban Italian joint with a mom-and-pop feel, focusing on delivering delicious food rather than trendy decor.
We're pleased that you found the Pollo Vesuvio tender and flavorful, with the right balance of herbs. Our server's offer of half-portions for your wife's pasta dilemma shows our commitment to accommodating our guests. While we apologize if the bread didn't have the desired flavor, we're happy that you enjoyed the thin crust and pleasant flavor of the burrata pizza. -Ob - Vinita P.Carol Stream, IL95747Aug 7, 2023
We had a large party of 13 people in our group. We all gathered to celebrate an upcoming vacation. Ricardo paid extra attention to all the details I mentioned to him to make this dinner extra special!! From custom cocktails to dietary requests to a lovely decorated dessert platter, Ricardo and his staff made us feel so special and we are all so grateful!
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Alejandra R.
Aug 22, 2023
Hey Vinita! Thank you so much for your glowing review and for choosing our establishment to celebrate such a special occasion! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that Ricardo and the team went above and beyond to ensure that your experience was memorable. It's always a joy to be part of our patrons' special moments, and we're elated to have hit the mark for you. We aim for excellence in both our offerings and service, and it's feedback like yours that reminds us why we do what we do.
Looking forward to welcoming you and your group again soon. Safe travels on your upcoming vacation! -Ob - Jan 23, 2023
I came in on a weeknight for dinner with friends.
To start with the bread they bring out is so delicious. One of the kinds reminded me of almost a pound cake.
I had the caprese salad. Big chunks of mozzarella. Lots of balsamic. My one friend had the house salad. I had a few bites. A lot of dressing on that as well. My other friend got the arancini. Tasty and crunchy.
For my entree I had the ravioli with the beef short rib. Very tasty.
For dessert they offer many selections of dessert and liquors. I opted for some limencello (delicious) and cheesecake (only ok)
For the three of us
3 appetizers
3 entrees
3 dessert
1 glass wine, 2 limencello, a soft drink, and a coffee
Before tip $153. I feel that was a great deal.
Food is great. The reason they lost a star from me is because service was very slow.Helpful 5Thanks 0Love this 7Oh no 1Business owner information
Alejandra R.
Jan 23, 2023
Thank for taking the time to review us Katie. We have good days and we have bad days. There are days we are understaffed and there is nothing we can do except go on with the show and try our best without sacrificing food quality an presentation. We hope you can add one more star on your next visit. - AR
- Carl M.Orland Park, IL05Mar 25, 2024
Four of us had dinner on Saturday night. We all enjoyed our meals. I started with the baked clams then moved on to the Pappardelle with wild boar ragu.
Both dishes were delicious. We sat in the bar where it was quiet and very comfortable. Our whole group enjoyed their meals and the service was fantastic as well. We look forward to our next visit.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Shin M.Denver, CO121144444Dec 19, 2023
Big restaurant with ample seating and parking
Nice server
Unfortunately the food did not deliver. My friend got the vodka pasta $18. It was ok. She said she would have preferred penne noodles and the noodles they served it with were odd for the sauce
My bolognese lasagna was just awful. Good portion but poor delivery on the tasteHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jul 2, 2023
Hubby and I came here on a Saturday evening for dinner and we were seated right away.
I ordered the ravioli con costelette (stuffed four cheese pasta tossed with braised beef short ribs ragu, topped with basil pesto and goat cheese). It was cooked al dente and was flavorful. Hubby had the papardelle con sugo di cinghiale (slow braised wild boar shoulder ragu) which he enjoyed. We ordered the fried shrimp for our toddler from the kid's menu. The fries and shrimp tasted like they were previously frozen. My water had particles in it but it was cold inside the restaurant so I asked for hot water. I received a dirty cup and there was leftover food/tea inside the teapot.
Overall, I would have given Avanzare a higher rating if I wasn't so grossed out by the dirty cups/teapot.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Alejandra R.
Jul 12, 2023
Firstly, we'd like to thank you Connie for taking the time to write this detailed review and we're glad to hear you and your husband enjoyed our ravioli con costelette and pappardelle con sugo di cinghiale. However, we're deeply sorry to learn about your experience with the dirty cup and teapot, as well as the quality of our kid's meal. We hold ourselves to high standards of cleanliness and quality, and it's clear that we fell short in these areas during your visit. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve, and we want to assure you that we will address these issues with our team immediately. Despite the problems you encountered, we hope you and your family will give us another opportunity to provide the quality dining experience you deserve. -Ob
- Sargent W.Lombard, IL010Apr 7, 2024
Had Italian sausage that was so good Ive been trying to make it at home. It was crisp and cooked perfect. The calimari was light and plentiful. I admit I just stopped by the bar. I will go back. The staff was friendly and made everything enjoyable.
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