Ignotz's Ristorante

We were a little nervous to try this place for the first time, but the staff immediately made us feel welcome—friendly, attentive, and helpful. Our server was fantastic, offering great recommendations that we really appreciated. I ordered the Chicken Mama Maria special, which was delicious and a nice change from my usual chicken parm. My boyfriend loved the pizza, it was a thin-crust pizza with sausage and jalapeños, great sauce and crunchy cracker thin crust 😋. We also tried the arancini (phenomenal!), enjoyed the fresh roasted garlic with bread, and I loved the sangria since it wasn’t overly sweet. We finished with tiramisu, which was amazing. Overall, everything from the food to the service was excellent. We’ll definitely be back to try more food!

This review is long overdue! I’ve lived in Chicago for over 25 years, and I can’t believe I had never heard of this restaurant until recently. We met up with another couple, and to our surprise, the main dining area was completely full. They also have a beautiful outdoor patio, but since it was raining, that wasn’t an option. We didn’t realize reservations were needed, but the staff kindly asked us to wait a bit and quickly found us a table in the adjacent building. Three of us ordered pasta, and one had the baked chicken. Every dish looked delicious and came with either a small salad or the soup of the day. I had the basil pasta, and it was absolutely wonderful. They also serve pizzas, which I wish I had tried! What stood out the most was the warm hospitality. The owner personally came out to greet every guest—shaking hands and making sure everyone felt welcome. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. It was clear that many of the patrons were regulars, and I can definitely see why. This place is a true hidden gem in Chicago’s Little Italy.

Wow. This is hands down the BEST Italian food in the city. Incredible flavors all cooked to perfection. We stuffed ourselves silly because we just had to have a few more bites. Atmosphere and staff make you feel like family. We’ll be back. Don’t skip the pork shank.

We were visiting out of town and boy are we glad we chose this establishment to dine out! This truly was an amazing experience. My husband and I dined outside on the patio, the food and the ambience was exceptional. We ordered the fried calamari and Vodka Rigatoni, both delicious. Our server, Jacob was very attentive to our needs and the owner, Roger even treated us to limoncellos and chocolate covered cherries!

Ok, so, Its not common to find a 5 star restaurant but, this place is surely one of them. The staff was great. Friendly, professional, on key with orders and suggestions. The food was very tasty and full of life in flavors and presentation. The overall atmosphere was great. A small intimate place with a big family openness and kindness. Parking is a beast but, worth the walk of you have to walk from a parking space. I am looking forward to eating other dishes here. Also, deserts are fabulous as well.

I went on a Sunday, and its a great choice to have a reservation. We got to sit outside and enjoy the weather. The dining in the street was so fun and the food was phenomenal. It was a little pricey, but you get what you pay for for sure. From the second I showed up it felt like just was a part of a big Italian family. The owner was chatting with me, and introduced me to his wife and daughter and stopped by several times to see if we were happy with our food. Absolutely incredible experience and I would go back time and time again

It felt like we were transported to Europe! A wonderful and delicious experience. A truly warm, welcoming, family friendly restaurant. The food is incredible and the service was extremely attentive! The owner stopped by our table multiple times and even gave my parents from California souvenir shirts! Highly recommend. We will be back!!

GLUTEN FREE GREATNESS! Went with the daily specials this time around and they NEVER Disappoint! The staff is kind and owner has always come out to greet every table, every time I have ever been. It’s a family business. Support your local restaurants ♥️

Ignotz's Ristorante is a time machine that drops you straight into 1980s Chicago, back when red sauce was king, Sinatra played on repeat, and nobody apologized for pouring Chianti like it was water. And honestly? I never want to come home. You walk in and it's pure South Side Italian-American nostalgia: dim chandeliers, red leather booths cracked just right, walls covered in framed photos of local politicians, Bears legends, and regular Joes who've been coming here for forty years. The air smells like garlic bread baking, marinara simmering for eight hours, and that unmistakable perfume of baked clams and veal parm. The bartender calls you "hon," the busboys argue White Sox vs. Cubs in thick Chicago accents, and your waiter has been here since the Reagan administration and still remembers your uncle's usual. The food is gloriously unapologetic. The baked clams are stuffed so full of garlicky breadcrumbs and oregano you need a fork and a prayer. The chicken vesuvio is half a bird roasted with potatoes that drink up all the white wine, garlic, and rosemary like it's their job. The veal limone melts, the eggplant parm is a towering brick of crispy-fried bliss, and the pasta (whether it's mostaccioli swimming in Sunday gravy or the rigatoni alla vodka) is exactly what your nonna would make if she grew up on Taylor Street. Save room (lie to yourself) for the tiramisu the size of a softball and the cannoli they'll fill to order so the shell stays crunchy. Portions are "feed the whole block" huge, prices feel stuck in 1998, and nobody leaves hungry unless they're trying to make a point. Ignotz's isn't chasing trends, Michelin stars, or Instagram likes. It's chasing the same thing it's chased since 1974: making people happy with giant plates of red-sauce classics, stiff drinks, and that old-school hospitality where your water glass never hits half empty and the owner still stops by every table to ask about your mother. If you want tiny portions and foam on your pasta, go somewhere else. If you want to feel like you're eating at the best wedding reception that never ends, get to Ignotz's. Bring cash, bring appetite, bring your loud cousin Vinny. You'll leave smelling like garlic, grinning like an idiot, and already planning Sunday dinner. Chicago has a thousand "Italian" restaurants. Ignotz's is the one your grandparents would fight over. It's family, it's tradition, it's perfect.

This was an absolutely terrible experience. I was ordering dinner for an all-day work function and needed it delivered around 5:00 PM. Since Uber Eats allows scheduling, I tried to place the order the night before. At checkout, items showed as out of stock even though they appeared available on the menu. Frustrating, but I figured I'd try again the next day. The next morning, I couldn't prep the order because the restaurant wasn't open, even though I was scheduling for later in the evening. I tried again in the afternoon and got all the way to checkout, only to have half my cart suddenly marked out of stock. I then realized a lunch menu was showing. Somehow spaghetti and meatballs were available, but spaghetti with meat sauce wasn't, even though this issue affected half the order. I cleared the cart and retried multiple times with the same result. I tried adding items one by one, waiting until after 3:00 PM when the app said dinner service starts. Still no luck. I called the restaurant and was told dinner should start at 3:00 PM on weekdays and run all day on weekends. This was a Saturday afternoon. They had no explanation and no alternative delivery option. Because our client had chosen this restaurant, we were stuck. I had to interrupt our work retreat to explain the ongoing issues and adjust the order. Two people ended up skipping dinner entirely because their items were never available. We finally placed a modified order around 3:15 PM. Then Uber Eats said the restaurant, which was open, wasn't accepting orders and pushed delivery to between 5:30-6:00 PM. We needed it by 5:00, but we went ahead anyway. Over the next two hours, the delivery time kept getting later, eventually showing 6:08 PM. Then, without warning, the restaurant canceled the order entirely--two hours after it was placed and well past the original delivery time. No communication from the restaurant at all. We were told we'd receive a refund in up to 10 business days, leaving our funds tied up. My team and our client were starving. The client ultimately left without dinner, even though it was part of his package. Completely unacceptable experience.

Staff and service was an A+ They started us with the roasted garlic clove and beautiful bread, which was a nice touch and tasty. I had the Minestrone to start which was delicious. The consistency of their soup was thicker than I'm used to, but delicious nonetheless. And I went with stuffed shells for dinner. They were very good, basically what I was expecting. We were able to eat outside, enjoying both their food and wine selection. I'm looking forward to going back and trying their gnocchi.

I'm calling cap. Reviews are good and a certain Instagram reviewer gave high remarks but my pizza was absolutely flavorless. I even opted for garlic & sausage on half & neither hel. Not sure f I simply ordered the wrong items from this place but I haven't had a pizza this bad in a long time

Ignotz's is a wonderful spot. The decor is full of character (loved the sketches on the shelf!) and the vibe is very cozy. The food was fantastic. The sauce was rich and the portion sizes were generous. It's hard to find places with this much charm and quality these days. definite 5 stars!

Stopped in for dessert for my birthday. The best service I've had from intro to exit! Very cozy and family like vibes inside which is perfect. From big groups to couples plenty of seating to go around. We ordered the spumoni and it was on point. Cherry toppers were so good.

I can't recommend this restaurant enough. The food was very tasty and reasonably priced, as was the wine. The service was exceptional, and the owner or manager was very attentive to us, and not annoyed that we took forever to eat our meal and may have been a little bit tipsy. Also, we happen to see Santa and the Grinch there, which was a fun added bonus. Definitely feels old school and like you're in the family when you're there.

The last time I reviewed Igontz's was over a decade ago. Sadly I live a 4 hour flight away. I give very few places 5 stars but this is one of them. The decor and quality as well as the recipes haven't changed in that decade. And that's a good thing. As far as I'm concerned this is probably the place with the best Chicken Vesuvio in the city if not the Country. I think the staff is as old as the restaurant Very friendly and very knowledgeable service from folks who've worked there for years. While I highly recommend the Vesuvio the other dishes are as good and I don't think there's a thing on the menu they don't do extremely well. If I still lived in Chicago I'd be there at least once a week.

My friend introduced this place to me as one of her Chicago family secrets... and now I'm putting it on blast on Yelp! Wow - it's been so long since I've been to an authentic Italian place where it feels like a mini family when you dine in. The owner was so cheerful and kept coming by to check in on every table, and when there was a birthday at the table next to us, the owner asked EVERYONE in the restaurant to sing together. That was so adorbs!! That being said, this place is a bit pricey! They start you off with complimentary bread with butter, olive oil, parm, salt, pepper, and the best of all... a roasted head of GARLIC!! I got the vodka rigatoni (added $8 for meatballs) and it only came with two meatballs sadly. Meatballs were meh nothing special and a bit too firm for me, but the vodka sauce was unlike anything I've ever had. It was so creamy yet a bit tangy yet had just a nice hint of red pepper as well? Idk how to describe but I loveddd it! Such great sauce to pasta ratio too. Also tried the linguini and clam sauce (white sauce) and risked my life because I didn't realize I was also allergic to clams and started having trouble breathing lol. But a very generous amount of clam, and the sauce is genuinely so light and refreshing. Which is RARE!!! The bill also comes with a chocolate covered cherry dipped in whipped cream - what a pleasant surprise!! This place just had the best vibes!! But I'd recommend calling to make a resy - the space itself is quite small and homey.

My friend and I came here for her birthday dinner and we were very happy with our dinner. The service is a bit slow as we had to wait a bit to get seated, order, and even receive our food. But overall, the staff were all friendly and the owner came to check in on everyone at least twice. We were able to receive more bread and roasted garlic as it took awhile for them to get our order and for our food to come. I really enjoyed how the bread comes with roasted garlic which is delicious. We decided that we'd rather order three main pastas instead of ordering two pastas and one appetizer. This also let us try more of the menu. We ordered the Baked Mostaciolli ($23.95), Stuffed Gnocchi with pesto (25.95 + $4), and the Vodka Rigatoni ($25.95). We enjoyed all three pastas as they were all delicious with different sauces. We just didn't realize when we were asked what sauce to have the stuffed gnocchi that when we chose pesto out of the options, it was $4 extra. The portions are very big and the pastas come with a soup or salad which we didn't realize. Out of the three, my favorite was the Vodka Rigatoni as the sauce was very flavorful. I enjoyed the Stuffed Gnocchi and it was very filling. I normally am hesitant when I see raviolis or gnocchi's as I feel like I won't be full. But because these were stuffed and they give a big portion, we were very full. We had plenty of leftovers. They ran out of the tiramisu so we hope to try that next time as it's the most popular dessert. We enjoyed our dinner very much.

By far the most perfect tasting pizza I've ever had and I love pizza. The thin crust was just right, the amount of sauce was just right and the sausage was tasty. Can't wait to go back and try their other dishes!

Wonderful traditional Italian restaurant in Chicago! The food was perfect. Big portions. And the owner greeted us and checked in. Perfect for a night out!

Cool old school Italian restaurant located on the stretch of Oakley with a few other similar restaurants. We went on Father's Day and they had the street blocked off with extra tables out on the street which is where we sat. All the classic Italian dishes are available, I just did the meat tortellini. Nothing crazy but simple and got the job done. The owner would walk around and talk with people, he was very friendly. They still had plenty of seating inside, it was just a busy holiday. Worth going to if you're looking for that old school vibe. Parking is hard on that street, but they offer valet, that's pretty much your best option.

I came here for my birthday and it was an amazing experience! They were able to accommodate my large group without forcing us to pay a minimum amount like some other restaurants do if you have more than x amount of people in the party. The only thing I will say is that the food took a really long time to come out, but it was homemade and FRESH. We were greeted by the owners of the restaurant and made to feel like we were family here! Ironically, it was a lot of people's birthdays that day as well so every 30 minutes or so happy birthday was being sung. My friends and I got all different types of drinks and they tasted delicious. I always go with a Moscow mule and I really loved it! I will definitely be back.

This is hands down my favorite restaurant!!! They bring a roasted garlic and bread to the table to start off and it is so amazing. We ordered the fried calamari as an appetizer and it did not disappoint. I had the chicken a la tippi and it was better than I expected! The vodka rigatoni was so flavorful. The portion sizes are great and the chicken was so good. I will definitely be back. Our server was very attentive, always coming by to check on us. My favorite is the chocolate covered cherry you get at the end of your dinner.

This place is GREAT! So glad I came here for the first time. My party and I enjoyed drinks at the bar before being seated, and everything was great, including my French martini. We enjoyed the calamari appetizer and the arancini appetizer special: so good! For my entree, I had the gnocchi with a meatball and a sausage side: SO GOOD! We enjoyed tiramisu and pistachio gelato for dessert. We had wine and limoncello and everything was AMAZING! Karen and Roger were awesome and made us feel so welcome. The value was amazing and I can't wait to come back.

Service is great. Doesn't take too long to get your good. The portions are good.. not too small or big. My husband and I bring our son with us and we feel welcomed. Family friendly :) The lasagna is great!

Outstanding restaurant delivering exceptional flavors, beautiful presentation, and impeccable service. Every detail felt thoughtful, creating a memorable meal that exceeded expectations and earned enthusiastic recommendations from guests, locals, travelers, everywhere.

Just amazing. Food is solid and the staff so sweet! The pizza was cooked to perfection and the pasta is fantastic.

Such a friendly environment. We went on a Wednesday because it was my sister's birthday around 6 PM and it was packed inside and a lot of people were sitting outside. Our reservation was at six and we arrived at 5:15 because we were very hungry. They accommodated us and gave us free desserts for being my sister's birthday. We were very pleased and I will definitely be back. Everything was made up with so much love and care. Thanks for helping us celebrate my sister's birthday.

We went to Ignotz's for dinner a few months ago. It's a cute restaurant, kind of a homey feel and there are a lot of tables in a small space. The owner even came out to say hi. We had the pork chop, gnocchi, and ravioli. The pork chop was huge, very thick... and extremely dry. The accompanying sauce was good, but it was still really hard to eat. The gnocchi was good, but the inside was ice cold when it came out. We had to send it back, they warmed it up and it was fine. The meat ravioli was our favorite dish and the tiramisu was good - admittedly better than some other restaurants on that block. Overall, it was a fine experience but we probably won't come back.

Charming neighborhood atmosphere. I felt like I was going home to see the grandparents. Cozy indoor/outdoor dining. Food delicious. The chocolate covered cherries in whip cream will curl your toes! Can't wait to go back n try another restaurant on the block!

Went there for an early birthday dinner with my husband and a friend last Sunday. Greeting by an older gentleman and host staff was super sweet and took us to our table right away (we had reservations). Hubby had lamb friend had pork I had linguini in white clam sauce. All was delicious! The gentleman arranged a birthday ice cream and song (I know they do it for all) but the way the gentleman presented it felt personal and sweet :D I went outside after with my cappuccino while the guys finished the wine and I have to say it was peaceful and a perfect end to a great evening ;D

Phenomenal ambience. Darn good food and exceptionally nice people. The pasta was good. Pizza was solid. Highly recommend!

Service was great! The food was just ok. And HUGELY overpriced! Seven adults, NO booze and our bill was $360 (gratuity included)! The arancini, rigatoni, and chicken parm were good. The black fettuccine, spaghetti and fettuccine Alfredo had no flavor. No salt added to those. Definitely not worth the money and won't be back.

Ordered the spaghetti with meatballs and it totally hit the spot. The sauce tasted homemade, rich with tomato flavor and just a hint of herbs. The meatballs were big and flavorful, not dry at all. It came with garlic bread, which was a nice surprise. Service was friendly and they brought everything out pretty quickly. The place had a warm, relaxed vibe. Great comfort food.

Okay I tried this place before a couple of years ago and wasn't impressed. Now that I've moved closer, I'm eating my words. The food is here amazing and I've only had take out. They make, in my opinion, thee best fettuccine Alfredo I've ever had. I would order it more but they cut off delivery during peak hours, but it is in normal rotation for me. The chicken à la tippi is great too and I've ordered that a ton. I will say I've had the shrimp agnes a couple of times and I'm not a fan of it for the price point, but it still doesn't take away from the quality of the food. One day, I'll make my way in to try everything in-person, but it this is an excellent food spot.

Overall Thoughts: The service, hospitality, and personalized attentiveness in this spacious family-owned Italian restaurant are incredible. The owner Roger came out to greet each guest, our server was super sweet, and the whole experience came with complimentary bread and a small dessert. For just the warmth of the service and pleasant experience, I'd be down to come back. Food-wise, though some things were pretty good, there were overall more misses than hits. I'm more than willing to give other dishes on the menu a try though, as they look promising. The prices are reasonable, especially for the large, filling portion sizes. For a Friday night, there were a good amount of people, but there were still many empty tables in the restaurant. Food I tried: - Fried Calamari (3/5): Wasn't a huge fan of this one. The calamari didn't taste very fresh, and they were soggy. - 3 Topping Pizza with spinach, mushrooms, and sausage (4.1/5): Overall solid thin crust pizza, though I felt it was a little lacking in flavor. - Rope Pasta Special (4.2/5): This dish was one of the specials of the day-- it was a bit overcooked / mushy and I wish the flavors popped out more (it was mostly just salty). The sausage and chicken were cooked really nicely and flavorfully though. Overall, it was not bad, but I would want to try a different (perhaps more sauce/cream-based) pasta dish next time. - Clam Chowder Soup (4.9/5): This was the soup of the day that came with our pasta order. The small bowl was delicious-- rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Definitely a highlight. - Free bread service and frozen cherry treat (5/5): Always love to see complimentary bread and dessert. The bread was pretty fresh and tasty, and I especially enjoyed the full garlic head spread that came with it. The chocolate covered frozen cherry was a nice simple closing touch. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5 Food: 4.1/5 Ambience: 4.8/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.3/5

Absolutely a hidden gem and now one of my favorite Italian spots in the city! This place nails the Italian and Chicago classic ambience and everyone (including the owner) was very friendly. Service was slow-paced but there were special touches like complimentary bread with roasted garlic and chocolate cherries for dessert. The food portion sizes were large and we will have leftovers for days. Tiramisu was one of the best I've ever had. I like that the place is not pretentious and although prices are a little high there is a lot of value. Highly recommend for a night out (but make sure you have a lot of time)!

Lasagna... Yes, it is amazing. The service is also amazing. It is Old School Chicago. The staff is friendly and it has that feel of old school Chicago family restaurant.

Incredible Chicago establishment with phenomenal old school service. The owner came and said hello and chatted. This is what a 5 star place embodies and it starts with the owner and moves through each aspect of the business. This owner clearly loves his business! GREAT owner, vibe, service and food!

If you're looking for some of the best Italian food in Chicago, Ignotz's is the place to be! From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warm, old-school vibe that makes you want to settle in and stay a while. The food? Absolutely amazing. Their pasta dishes are perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and taste like they're straight out of a kitchen in Italy. On top of that, the portions are super generous, so you'll definitely be taking some home (or eating yourself into a glorious food coma). The service is friendly and laid-back, making you feel like a regular even if it's your first time. If you're a fan of great Italian comfort food in a cozy, setting, Ignotz's won't disappoint. Can't wait to go back!

I had the linguine and clam sauce with the red sauce and it was a wonderful meal to have in a very nice night outside for some friend's birthday . Also, The buttered roasted garlic that comes with the bread was from phenomenal.

We sat in the best seat in the house OH! fogett about it !! Classic all the way , in my old school neighborhood even better , safe clean environment , lasagna to drool over , old fashioned hit the spot , service was fantastic, professional with a warm welcoming ! Thank you for a great experience , we will be back .

Hands-down, one of the worst pizzas I've ever had. I knew I didn't love the pizza here, because I had never been back since first trying it a couple years ago. But I was right around the corner for something else and wanted pizza and all the super high reviews started playing tricks on my memory. To be fair, I couldn't remember why I hadn't loved it and I thought maybe I liked it or maybe last time was a fluke and it's actually as good as many of the reviews seem to suggest. As soon as he handed me the pizza, I remembered one thing I hadn't liked about it:the toppings are way too much for the crust. He handed me the pizza and it felt like he was handing me. A dumbbell at the gym. No way for me to know, of course but I'm guessing this pizza weighs about four times what a pizza from Vito and Nick's or flo and Santos would weigh. Then as soon as I bid into the first slice, I remembered the other reasons why I don't like this pizza: way way, way too much sauce and since I don't love the flavor of the sauce, that's even more annoying, and too much cheese, something I don't think I've ever said Before about any other pizza. I got half pepperoni and half sausage; I vastly prefer pepperoni, but every once in a while when someone claims, for example, to be "known" for their sausage, I'll do half-and-half. I definitely do not like their sausage, but since the pepperoni is nothing to write home about it, didn't really matter today. I may forget in another two or three years why I hate this pizza, but this time hopefully I will remember to look for my own review rather than falling. Pray to all the others on here. Admittedly, most people seem to love this place, so don't take my word for it; go give it a shot. But if you want my advice, order the pasta. I haven't tried it, but it's got to be better than the pizza.

Amazing ambiance, fantastic food, and attentive service with the owner there in person. Vodkka rigatoni, chicken parmigiana, veal scallopini - all were amazing

IGNOTZ'S is a great place to go for dinner or lunch. The food is absolutely delicious. We had the white fish vesuvio and the pork chop vesuvio and the two of them were incredible. Nick our server was very attentive and joyful without being overwhelming, make sure to ask for him when you go, he'll give you great recommendations. Also the owner came to greet us wich I think is a nice gesture, something that you don't see anymore. To finish we ordered the tiramisu with a coffe and it was really good.

Food is excellent large portions and if you sit at the bar the patrons are so friendly but Karen the bartender is the best I can't wait to go back and shoot the $#!+ With her again

I arrived at 11:40 am. I had the ravioli with meat sauce and an extra meat ball. The food was excellent. A Coke too. My only issue was the bread. It tasted like yesterday's bread. It was flat and not fresh. I know quality cuisine and the bread was off.

The food (shrimp and pasta) was just good, but the service was wonderful! The servers, the host, and even the bartender were all so enthusiastic and warm. I will be going back for the service. I have to try something new.

This restaurant is a hidden gem in Chicago. While chatting with my wife and friends for a pasta place within a 3 mile radius, one of our friends recommended because of the variety of options. Not only were we impressed but the owner greeted us multiple times to make sure we enjoyed our options since this was our first time visiting. Ordering 3 different dishes to share, I've never been more impressed. This deserves a monthly visit.

I've been going to Ignotz for many years and it is one of my favorite restaurants for many reasons - unbelievable food, fantastic service, lovely ambiance (indoor and outdoor) and the owners are the sweetest people ever! I've taken many people here and they've all loved it and gone back since. Can't wait to go back soon!

Basically, Ignotz way too good to share on Yelp, but, it's the holiday season and I'm feeling charitable and benevolent to my fellow humans so here you go... I grew up in an Italian working class neighborhood in New York (Queens) and grew up eating authentic family style Italian food both at home, at my many relatives homes (and they all could cook!) and in the hood. I've been living in Chicago for 24 years and have yet to find a better, more authentic, perfectly prepared traditional Italian place than here. Everything, and I mean everything, is perfectly prepared in a family style traditional manner. The ingredients used are as authentic as they come. The venue is a charming home with a fireplace in a charming neighborhood. The staff are terrific, friendly, efficient and professional. The owner is often there and makes his way around the restaurant welcoming guests. Best-of-the-best! Can't wait to go back!

Arancini was huge and cold for the appetizer. The other restaurants with outpost seating had citronella candles for the mosquitos and that would have helped. Some patrons were offered a salad or soup with their entrees yet we were not. The meat ravioli tasted reheated and the vodka sauce was overwhelming. More sauce doesn't always mean better. The bread basket was very stale, has if it had been sitting out for a bit. Zero refills on water, I was never asked if I wanted another refill on my soda or if I wanted a coffee or dessert. Sadly, this will be my last visit here. Owner is very friendly but unfortunately, the food is terrible.

It was my first time at this restaurant and I will be going back time and time again! The staff were very friendly. The restaurant is small but definitely gives cozy vibes which makes it more intimate. The food was excellent and the fettuccine Alfredo is a must for me!

We are from California and this is a hidden gem. The food was excellent and the servers were friendly and attentive. The portions are very good and you don't leave there hungry. The owner greets everyone who walks in the door.

Very good food and pleasant service. The atmosphere was cozy, and most dishes were flavorful. One appetizer missed the mark, but overall, a strong option I'd visit again.

From the moment we valeted our car, to moment we left. Our experience was fabulous! The host greeted and treated us as if we were regulars. Our waitress, Pat, went above and beyond providing exceptional service and making our dinner a night to remember. The drinks were expertly crafted by Sasha which got us started. The appetizer came out promptly and the entrees were delicious! We throughly enjoyed our dinner at Ignotz's and will be back soon!

For our last family vacation day, in Chicago, my spouse picked this place for lunch. It is located in a small neighborhood, in basically "restaurant row" (6 or 7 eateries here on the same block). We had a cheese pizza, chicken parm, and eggplant parm. Everything was great! The parms were perfectly cooked, with a generous amount of cheese as well. The pizza, a thin crust type and cut in squares, the kids loved. It was just "ok" to us adults. The owner was there, came over, and talked a bit. H8ghly recommend!!!