"The food was underwhelming. The balsamic dressing for the salad was excessively acidic, making the salad itself just average. I ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich with coleslaw, which was rather lackluster. The coleslaw lacked creaminess and leaned more toward vinegary. The chicken was served on soggy focaccia bread that failed to make an impression; a nicely toasted French or Italian bread would have been a much better choice. The chicken was overcooked, and the breading was subpar. Although the accompanying tomato sauce was decent, the dish was garnished with only two small slices of pickles, which felt sparse.
On the positive side, the onion soup was quite good—definitely the highlight of the meal. In terms of ambiance, the place feels more like a sports bar trying to double as a pizza restaurant, featuring Italian dishes. There were several screens on the walls, one playing the Food Network and another showing loud music videos. If you’re looking for a sports bar with mediocre food, this is it. However, if you want authentic Italian cuisine, there are far better options elsewhere. For good pizza in Morton Grove, consider Pequods, Giordanos, or Burts Place. I didn’t try the pizza myself, but I spotted it being served at other tables and it looked like it could range from great to mediocre—so I can't fairly judge it based on appearance alone.
Service was slow for a place that was mostly empty during our early visit—the entree salad arrived long before the chicken parmesan. My wife also noted that the coffee was weak, as if watered down. Given the quality of what we received, the bill felt excessive.
On the bright side, the restaurant boasts a large parking lot and a spacious outdoor seating area. It aspires to be a sports bar like Grazianos, but it falls far short of that mark."
