Passero

We had a lovely dining experience at Passero on a beautiful Saturday night, with a perfect sunset and a gorgeous sky setting the tone. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to unwind. The charred octopus with arugula and fingerling potatoes was absolutely delicious—perfectly tender and beautifully plated. I also really enjoyed the La Rosita aperitif, and my French 75 was amazing—light, crisp, and perfectly balanced. We shared the Parma pizza, which came topped with fresh arugula. While the ingredients were high quality, it was a bit too heavy on the cheese for my taste, and the glaze was a little overpowering. Our server was so kind and attentive, which made the whole evening even more enjoyable. Great cocktails, great ambiance, and a memorable night—I’d definitely come back to try more of the menu!

We visited this restaurant to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and the elegant atmosphere along with the thoughtfully prepared dishes made our time truly enjoyable. It was the perfect setting to share meaningful conversations and create memories. This is a wonderful place to bring someone special or to host an important guest. Interestingly enough, among all the dishes we tried, the dessert — especially the cake — left the most memorable impression. It was absolutely delightful.

This is a late review because I visited this place in April, but didn’t have a chance to write a review until now. I chose this place at random because it was close to my friend’s place. We arrived a bit before opening, and there was already a line of people waiting to get in. As soon as the doors opened, we were seated promptly and received fast, friendly service. As for the food, it was beautifully presented, but the flavors didn’t quite match my expectations. That may come down to personal taste, but I can’t say I truly enjoyed my dish. I ordered a salad with added salmon and a glass of wine — the wine was excellent! I’m sure the patio is beautiful during the summer, and I’d love to come back and try it when the weather is nice.

We stopped by today on a whim and thoroughly enjoyed our lunch! Everything was remarkably flavorful and our server, Sebastian, was outstanding. We had the fish sandwich, the chopped salad, and, for dessert, the cheesecake and I can't remember the name but some sort of (delicious!!) apple pastry. We'll be back! (Also, any restaurant that offers me still AND sparkling water gets a thumbs up from me!)

Passero has been a favorite of mine since the day they opened. I love exploring their seasonal menu items and creative drinks—there’s always something new and delicious to try. One standout for me is their double cheeseburger, which I think rivals (and even beats!) Small Cheval, especially when I add an over-easy egg on top—highly recommend it! Their lattes are also fantastic, making brunch here a real treat. The ambience is warm and inviting, and nothing beats relaxing on the patio during the summer. Passero never disappoints!

We celebrated a birthday here and everyone had a great meal & dessert. It is pricy (12" pizzas around $23.00, desserts - gelatto $8 & other desserts around $12.00). See pics of the desserts. The Gelato (2 scoops) with cookie. My boyfriend & I split this. We had salted carmel & double chocolate. It wasn't the same creamy consistency as all gelato I have had. More icy than ice cream. Very flavorful though.

Such great attentiveness from our server, shout out Patrick! Had the pepperoni pizza and mushroom pizza, a lot was going on with the mushroom pizza had to eat it with utensils. Flavors were great & such a great venue:)

Went to Passero with some family members after they raved about how good it is. They were right ! The food at Passero was excellent. They offer creative Italian dishes, desserts and a have a nice wine and cocktail menu. I had the "A Nice Piece of Fish" which was Alaskan Halibut with a pistachio crust . Great texture and flavor . I also got to try the Sweet Corn Risotto with bay scallops. The scallops were sweet and succulent. Service was also great . Bar and dining area were comfortable . Nice decor throughout. We went at 7:30 on a Thursday night and the restaurant was full 👌

We had a table of 9 for a retirement party on a Tuesday and the place was packed! We ordered every appetizer on the menu, but the standouts were the cheesey bread and the brussel sprouts - amazing! We ordered a variety of entrees and everyone loved what they got! The homemade pasta was perfect and the sauces were excellent, as well as the pizza. We also ordered a variety of the desserts, but the pistachio gelato was a star! If I am ever near again, I will definitely stop by!

The service here was disappointing and one of the worst experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment we sat down. Despite having half-full plates and others in the group still eating, the server asked us four times if we were done. It was clear they wanted us to leave quickly. If you're looking for a place to enjoy a relaxing evening and spend your hard-earned money, this isn't it. I definitely won't be coming back

This is a late review because I visited this place in April, but didn't have a chance to write a review until now. I chose this place at random because it was close to my friend's place. We arrived a bit before opening, and there was already a line of people waiting to get in. As soon as the doors opened, we were seated promptly and received fast, friendly service. As for the food, it was beautifully presented, but the flavors didn't quite match my expectations. That may come down to personal taste, but I can't say I truly enjoyed my dish. I ordered a salad with added salmon and a glass of wine -- the wine was excellent! I'm sure the patio is beautiful during the summer, and I'd love to come back and try it when the weather is nice.

Passero is a gem for those who enjoy thoughtful dishes in the burbs, where sometimes it can be a struggle to find excellence. From the service to the food, Passero has been pleasing me season after season. This version of the menu features the must-try Truffle Sacchetti (or "little purses"): italian pear + mascarpone black truffle cream toasted pistachio + aged balsamic + parmigiano reggiano. The pear-infused balsamic is absolutely to die for, and blends absolutely perfectly with the dish. You really can't miss this one! My second favorite, the chicken parmesan, is a safe bet every time, and is frequently outstanding. My fave-fave is the veal, but it comes back like the McRib -- every so often. When it's there, I'm a weekly visitor.

We went to Passero for the first night of Arlington Heights Restaurant Week. From the looks of it and our 7:45 pm reservation we weren't the only ones. This resulted in our three course pre-fixe meal taking two hours to complete. The dining room has a modern vibe to it and the staff were friendly and helpful. Our appetizers were served quickly. Three of us had the bisque, which was good. My husband ordered the meatball appetizer which also was good. After that things slowed down a lot. It took a really long time for our pasta course to be served. I'm not clear on what happened but at one point our waiter stopped by to apologize. The pasta course finally arrived and when we were done there was a dessert course. By that time the chocolate option was no longer available so the waiter offered a slice of peanut butter pie. My husband said it was good. The rest of our party had the apple crostata with vanilla gelato. I thought the food was good but nothing was so good I have to go back. If you are going to try this restaurant avoid holidays and events like Restaurant Week.

Original review from Summer of 2024. Service, pizza and entrees were all 5 stars! The inside was a bit dark, but I quite loved the resulting ambiance. The pepperoni was crisp and spicy and salty and decadent. The chicken parm was huge and filling and comfort food at its best, and the whipped honey/rosemary/ricotta was out of this damn world. Loved everything so much. Updated review to add our takeout experience! Definitely tough to keep a burger and fries dish feeling fresh, but Passero did a pretty darn good job with packaging! Burger was a 4/5 (could have had a bit more sauce), and fries were a 3.5/5. Love that they were beef tallow fried, but they definitely arrived a bit less crisp than we'd have liked! Still a great meal.

Passero is one of my favorite restaurants in the Chicago suburbs! This is a restaurant that has an elegant dinner menu but also a great lunch menu. It's gorgeous inside too and has a ton of natural light. The service was super attentive and you can tell they know what they're doing. We went for lunch and we got brussels sprouts, whipped honey ricotta, sausage pizza, and their vodka fusilli. I loved the brussels sprouts because they had a hint of spice and were cooked well. I don't like when brussels sprouts are too hard or too soft but this had both. The whipped ricotta had a great texture and I loved the honey with it but there was a bit too much rosemary where it was overwhelming and I had to pick it off. The pizza was a bit bland because of the white sauce but the ingredients tasted fresh and authentic. I loved the pasta because it was a bit spicy, creamy, and the noodles were cooked perfectly al dente, just how I like it. We ended with two desserts: the key lime pie and an apple strudel thing. The key lime pit was a bit too sweet for my taste but I loved the crust on it and the gelato. The apple strudel felt so homey I liked it. I'll be back!

Miguel is amazing, and his staff equally so. What a wonderful memorable night we had, all because of their incredible food, service, hospitality, and atmosphere. Thank you so much for giving my friends and I the perfect way to celebrate and wish them goodbye before they move across the world!

Atmosphere, service, food and drinks - Passero is 5 stars for ALL. OF. IT. I was here for a week day dinner with a group of 4 and I really enjoyed myself from start to finish. The decor here is simple and elegant with cascading greenery from the ceiling. The restaurant is modern, kept clean and provides indoor as well as alfresco dining. Service was great and consistent. Drinks and food came out in a timely manner especially given that the gals and I were here during a prime dinner rush. Within minutes of being seated our server approached us for our drink order then also gave us time to look over the menu for food. I started out with a red wine (Scarpetta Frico Sangiovese Blend) and thought it was bold, well balanced and delicious. The server noticed I was in between a few drinks and offered to bring samples of the 2 I was considering. I don't normally have that happen when it comes to wines so this was very much appreciated. Throughout my time here she checked in on us several times which I thought was the perfect amount of attentive. More than enough and not every 10 mins too much. For food I tried the bucatini carbonara and dannnnnnnng was it GOOOD. The high quality ingredients plus freshly made pasta, UGH! The sauce was a perfect texture and consistently of creamy and thiccccck. The noodles absorbed the sauce very well. The egg yolk?!? STOP! GAME CHANGER! The way this dish is presented and prepared is full of so much love and attention. This was my first time at Passero and I can't stop thinking about this dish. I'm looking forward to trying other items in the near future.

Still thinking about my pasta from last night! Passero is located downtown Arlington Heights along the train tracks. The entrance was a bit difficult to find but once inside, they offer a modern take on rustic/industrial accents. There was plenty of seating inside and more offered outside on their large patio. Their menu offered starters, salads, pastas, pizzas, and larger entrees. To start, I ordered the Late Taverna Nights which was their take on a Manhattan. The ice cube was perfectly clear and garnished with the good maraschino cherries. It was the perfect drink as we transition into cooler weather. For my entree, I got the Hand Rolled Fusilli pasta. YUM! The vodka sauce had a slight spice that was enjoyable. The pasta tasted freshly made. The rest of the group got a mix of entrees: Bucatini, Loretta's Chopped Salad, and Prime Skirt Steak. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks! The menu can be a bit pricey but the quality in food is there. Our server was lovely and checked in on us often. This is the perfect spot for a nicer evening out and I'm looking forward to when I can go next to try more on the menu!

I brought an out of town friend to Passerò for dinner. It was our first time but seemed promising after reading the review. First of all, the ambient and the service were good. We were going to sit outside but it was right by a commuter train track, so opted in for inside seating. There's a good selection of cocktails and even zero proof ones. The foods were underwhelmed. The garlic bread had a crunchy crust (good!), it's cheesy, but didn't deliver on the garlic flavor. The portion was big, but it's only so-so on the flavor. We might come back for drinks and desserts.

Food is always excellent, and service is very well done. Great for date night, ok for kids.

One of my favorite restaurants of all time, the food is always amazing! I've had just about everything on their menu, which they change up from time to time, and it has always been delicious. As for my top favorites, the garlic bread is a must and I almost always order the short ribs or risotto. The restaurant design is elegant, great for a date night. Usually I don't have an issue with service, and maybe our server was having an off night, but during our recent visit the server was inattentive and our food and drinks took much longer than normal. Certainly not the level of service you'd expect with this caliber of food and these prices, but hopefully this was a once off issue. This place is a must try!!

I loved Passero! I went for dinner recently and had an excellent time. Service was very knowledgeable, friendly & provided great suggestions of the menu options. Cocktails were delicious, all of the food options were large portions and super tasty! I'll definitely be back!

The restaurant ambiance was great, music was a tad loud. The food was delicious and the service provided was excellent. Would highly recommend for a nice dinner. The price was reasonable.

Overpriced and underwhelmed. The building is nice and in a great location. The service was so-so. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was good as were the meatballs. The salmon was very good. The pasta had way too much olive oil and was bland but the biggest disappointment was the pizza. It looked and tasted like a frozen pizza. For $400 for 4 people we would have expected the entire experience to be much better. Cristal from Passero saw my review and responded very quickly. Based on the other reviews, it seems like we may have had an atypical experience so we are looking forward to our next visit.

My new favorite place in Arlington Heights. Great vibe and great food. Everything I have had is fantastic ! Service is average. Parking can be difficult so use the parking garage nearby.

Food is amazing, vibe is cozy, service is awesome, good place for family dinners and dates!

I was not impressed with the food or prices. I had the halibut which tasted like it was a pre-breaded frozen piece of fish. The lemon sauce was very good & the broccolini stalks were partially inedible. The flowers were good but very uneven cook. They do not even give you bread so our waitress said she could bring us 3 slices of ciabatta for $5.00. (What??!!!). We ordered it but weren't happy. My friend had the short rib which was tasty but the portion is minuscule for $38!!! Come on!! The wine is very overpriced & they also add a 3.5% surcharge & give you tip suggestion that is based after including the taxes & surcharge!!! Rip off!!! I won't be back.Too many other good restaurants out there!!

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The ambience was very energetic. There's a large variety of menu items to choose from as well as drink items.

I visit Arlington Heights a couple of times a year and have never given it much thought. Chain establishments abound in this affluent suburb, and it's rare I have the chance to experience something even remotely local. So it was with great pleasure that I had the chance to enjoy a recent dinner at Passero. My wife and I picked it purely from a quick Yelp search, and I am really glad we trusted the locals. Passero's food is fantastic, unique while familiar, and perfectly framed by a welcoming atmosphere and extremely friendly service. I particularly enjoyed the Mussels Arrabiatta, which offered an epically high pile of mussels, served in a rich tomato broth, complimented by deep-fried peperonis, which added both a depth of flavor, but also just the right amount of textural contrast to the seafood. The oily, almost greasy slices of bread to dip were perfect, and my only complaint is how little came with the dish. I also REALLY enjoyed the 'It Aint Easy Being Green' salad, which was filled with an unexpected mix of green ingredients. Who knew apples went so well with avocado? This salad was eye-opening and delightful. And to be honest, I actually enjoyed everything, including the several bites of my wife's 'Fusilli Vodka' with a Calabrian cream sauce, that I quickly consumed while she was off to the restroom. While I'm sure she would have offered me a bite had I asked, there was something thrilling about sneaking a sample of the richly seasoned dish behind her back. If I lived in Arlington Heights, or if there was a Passero near me in Ohio, I would likely go at least once a week. It's a perfect combination of service and flavor. Highly recommended!

Enjoyed everything we got from Passero! We did family style and got to enjoy a bit of everything. I loved the mushroom pizza and other apps we got!! Pastas were standard but pretty tasty. Prices were fair especially when splitting everything. Not the type of place you'll have a ton of leftovers after. The drink I got was really good (which was what I would expect at $15 each). Didn't have any of the issues with service that ppl had mentioned before. It was a little loud but quieted down as the night went on.

Made dinner reservations for a party of 5 on a Sunday evening a week in advance to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant was not full by any means and they had plenty of open seats scattered throughout. When I walked up to the hostess I mentioned I was meeting a group and she said "oh yes" and while pointing in the general vicinity of the room told me they table was "over there". Upon being seated in a round booth our group had a difficult time getting in as they had placed a table for 2 so close to the booth, we were only able to enter on one side. The couple sitting at the table next to us looked uncomfortable as they did not expect 5 additional guests joining them for dinner. Literally felt like we were on top of each other as our table were almost touching. The table on the other side of them stayed empty, as did many other tables. The seat planning could have been thought through better. While our table enjoyed all the dishes, especially the half charred pepperoni and half wild mushroom pizza, if you are gluten or dairy free your options are extremely limited. After we had finished our meal, the waitress brought a bottle with a sparkler and a small dessert for the birthday girl. While the gesture was wonderful, she never asked if anyone wanted to look at a dessert menu prior to bringing the dish and did not provide any silverware. The sparkler blew out before we even had a chance to sing happy birthday. So we were left sitting there waiting around for several minutes before she came back and we could ask for spoons and a menu so the rest of us could enjoy dessert as well. It's the little details that matter, and Passero did not pay attention that night.

Like Danny R, we visited on June 25th and were so disappointed! We love Passero but our waitress and busboy were clearly coached by the manager to try to take our plates half finished, offer boxes, pushing us to leave. We were only there for 1/2 hour when the 'eat it and beat it' process began, with 2 tables open behind us! Our regular spot has become only interested in volume!

Wow. Another awesome restaurant located in downtown Arlington Heights. Passero was a good find. I love discovering new Italian restaurants and I'm so glad we decided to dine here. The inside holiday decor is absolutely gorgeous! My friend and I thought it made the atmosphere that much better! The service was great! Our waitress was fabulous. Wish I had her name so I could mention here in this review. Food was delicious! We each ordered a pasta dish. My friend had the spaghetti and meatballs, which she really enjoyed. I had the carbonara. They add a lot of pepper and seasoning! I'd say they are more heavy on the seasoning compared to other carbonara dishes I've tried, but I liked that! It had a kick! I really enjoyed it and would for sure order it again. I want to come back here soon and try more of the food. Loved everything about Passero!!

Went to Passero for my first time this past Wednesday and I was blown away, truly! To start, my waitress was absolutely phenomenal and made the experience even better with her sunshine, bubbly personality (I wish I remembered her name or I would definitely mention it). We ordered the brussel sprouts to start and they were really, really good. For my meal, I got the Fusilli and WOW! So, so, SO good. I would go as far as saying this is one of the best pastas I've had since I was in Italy this past summer. To end the meal, we got tiramisu which was very delicious. In addition, it was my step mom's birthday so they made it extra special bringing out a sparkler with her birthday dessert. I really cannot recommend Passero enough and can't wait to be back sometime soon!

We have always loved Passero. We eat there quite often. Food is great. Ambience is lovely. Etc. Today, I have a different reason for loving this place. This past Saturday, we had brunch there after our younger daughter's First Communion. Somehow I did not realize until today (so about 5 days later) that I couldn't find my late mother's beautiful emerald ring that I had worn that day. My mom passed away in 2018 (my dad in 2016) and this ring is extremely special to me. (I always knew it was a bit loose on me, and I rarely wear it, but figured that it was heavy enough that I'd feel it if it came off....such was obviously not the case.) After looking everywhere today, the only other place I could think of looking was Passero. I arrived at 4:30 when they opened. I explained the situation. The minute some of the staff heard I had lost a ring, one of them said, "Is it green?" I said yes and she said they had it. I actually burst into tears immediately and they were all just so very kind. Some even gave me a hug. And the young man gave my daughter a cake pop while they went to get the ring. I am beyond grateful to the staff there. I'm not sure exactly who turned it in (maybe someone named Miguel as his name was on the envelope that held my ring, but not sure) but am so very appreciative they did. Rings are small and not everyone is kind and honest. Someone could have easily pocketed that and not thought twice. It meant so very much to me to have that ring back. THANK YOU to the staff at Passero for making my day, doing the right thing, and saving something so incredibly important and special to me! :)

We had reservations at Passero tonight for Mother's Day. I had only been here once before, just after the pandemic, and we sat outside. Passero is located in the old California Pizza Kitchen, and I like the new decor. The place has the feel of a nicer restaurant (see my pics). For our appetizer we ordered the brussel sprouts--they were the best that I've ever had! The bacon and the sauce (sweet) were delicious. Not sure where they rank on the healthy scale, but very good : ) For dinner I ordered the Asiago crusted prime hangar steak--it was good, not great. The crust was tasty, the meat was a tad undercooked, and the sauce was ok. I might try the chicken parm next time. For dessert we shared the key lime pie and the peanut butter chocolate pie. Key lime was good--too sweet for me and the pb and choco pie was rich, but outstanding! The service was good. Recommended.

my best friend lives in this town and loves Passero and ever since she brought me the first time I've been wanting to go back. This is my second time here and I'm so glad we came back and had another great experience. I was so excited for the pasta that I didn't even take a picture of it. But believe me, we cleared our bowls. I got the fusilli vodka and it was phenomenal. With this type of pasta I thought it might be too firm but fit was perfect. The garlic bread was a great way to start ( a little tough and crispy but overall the cheese made up for it). I got the "sweat emotions" cocktail and it was very good. We ended with the perfect treat - tiramisu. This place is great! Service & ambience are great for big or small gatherings.

Passero has always been a good restaurant in our rotation. I think the combination of foods offered on the menu are really great. There's enough choice for everyone. My wife really loves the penne with vodka sauce and the pizzas (gluten free friendly for her allergy!). The last time I went I got their burger and it was fantastic!

Love Passero! We go here often for special occasions or just because; the food is always solid, customer service is great and drinks are strong

Oh my gosh is this place fantastic! Most delicious filet mignon I have ever had the pleasure of ordering. Broccolini 10/10. Calamari out of this world. And the ambience was lovely for date night! Joseph was attentive and knowledgeable and went out of the way to check on us and engage in quality conversation. We have two young children and don't get out much, and the whole experience was so incredibly worth our time and dime.

Slow service. Watched the wait staff talk in the kitchen more than anything. Took almost 10 minutes to get waters for the table. The food was not worth the wait. Everything was over seasoned, especially the fries. Had to knock salt off the fries just to make them eatable. Zero reason for us to return.

Food & service are outstanding every time. Ambience is great. Very well run restaurant. We love the cheese garlic bread, pastas, and burger. Their burger is amazing

We'll one menu item we wanted was all out, ended with lobster ravioli, that was very good. Also ordered Carbonara, the portion was kind of small and didn't look like llke the picture, the sauce was too brown and for mostly a past dish it was too pricy. The service was good. The ambiance is nice but I don't like the seating, not enough privacy, tables are too close together. All and all i think the place is a little over rated.

came here for our anniversary and we were not disappointed! was not the best italian restaurant we've been to but still enjoyable. we started off with the garlic bread (recommended by our server) and it was soo good! The brussels sprouts were also tasty and crisp. for the mains, i got the cacio e pepe and my husband got the rigatoni. both were great! decent portions too. we capped the dinner with a dense chocolate peanut butter pie. we were so full and couldn't finish because it was so heavy/sweet. next time we'll opt for a lighter dessert. overall, i would recommend!

Good BUT BEWARE...I know they are all doing it, but ENOUGH!!! Surcharge for "labor, benefits, supplies". Hell no! Tired of being nickled and dimed. They did take it off when I asked but so many do not even look at their bills!!

I want to like this place, but the food was sub-par. And that's what we are going for, right? The ambience, location, service, wine list, and bar seating were wonderful. But the food...nothing to write home about.

We were given a carafe of water and two small glasses. Had to ask for ice. The wild mushroom pizza was good. The chopped kale ceasar salad was passable only. The greens were only kale - no lettuce. The kale was chopped into long, skinny pieces which were hard to eat. We asked for dressing on the side, and received a VERY tiny little container of dressing and had to ask for more. When the pizza came a little while later, we had to wait for someone to come back to the table and ask for plates, salt & pepper, and parmesan cheese. This place is now really a bar that serves food. It is extremely loud in there. The music was turned up way too loud for comfortable dinner conversation, to the degree that the server said she couldn't hear me. Although the server took our order, each item was delivered to the table by someone from the kitchen who merely dropped the item on the table and immediately left -- not giving us a chance to ask for something ( i.e., plates). The tables are VERY small. Again, there was no salt/pepper, parmesan, bread/rolls. or anything on the table. On top of all of that, this place is extremely expensive for what you get. For a party of two, the bill included 2 glasses of house cabernet, one kale ceasar salad, and one mushroom pizza -- the bill was $84.00 !!! Given the poor ambience, poor service, lack of seasoning items on the table, food that is just OK, and the extremely high price -- we will not be back. There are better Italian restaurants with much better ambiance, food, and service that are more reasonably priced. This has just turned into another one of those downtown Arlington Heights restaurants/bars that's loud and mediocre and, of course, good luck finding a place to park. Spend your money elsewhere.

Passero is in downtown Arlington Heights and excels at not just creating some of the best food, but also delivering some of the best service I've received since moving here. Everyone from the hostesses to the servers and bartenders, the cooks and food runners are all actively trying to make your dining experience exceptional. And they pull it off (seemingly) quite easily. The inside is modern and stylish with a unique bar top and kitchen in plain view. The patio isn't quiet when the trains are coming by but otherwise it's fantastic for summer nighttime dining. If you want to sit outside make a reservation, we went twice both during weeknights and each time it was hopping. I think the star of the show is the desert, followed closely by the pasta, but I've yet to try the summer specials. Here's what I had and how I'd rate them. Brussel Sprouts 5/5 Exceptional and full of flavor! Get this. General Tao's Cauliflower 4/5 Good flavor, and sweet, light Not Another Caesar Salad 5/5 It really isn't, and I won't spoil it for you by telling you all the different ingredients they add to make it unique but they use a Greek yogurt to make the dressing, very light, and very delicious. Cheesy Garlic Bread 5/5 This comes out piping hot and they pour an oil of some sort onto the bread table side when it arrives. Comes with sauce for dipping and is the perfect compliment to any pasta or salad. I'd suggest this more for parties of 4 or more unless you want to take it home. It's quite a large portion! Pappardelle Napoletana 5/5 This was a braised short rib + fennel sausage pasta dish with veggies and romano. Definitely not for the lighter diet, but totally fantastic. I paired it with a Chianti and it really impressed me. I had the Spaghetti Carbonara the previous trip here and it was also absolutely amazing. It does have a raw egg on top which you mix in when it arrives, so it's not for everyone, but WOW the flavor profile and punch that dish had made me crave it again. Now, desert. Let me tell you the two deserts we had on different occasions were both out of this world. The butter cake was also 5/5 Pictured here is the Key Lime Pie 5/5 The graham cracker crust is perfection. And I've never seen a raspberry compliment to a key lime pie before but it absolutely works. What does Passero do right? Simple, everything. Kudos to the entire staff, you've got a regular customer right here.

I'll never get tired of this place. Service was lacking for the first time tonight. But everything else was top notch! The garlic bread I had for the first time! I'm so regretful not getting it before! Of course as always the best brussel sprouts and the whipped ricotta are a must! I opted for chicken parm and got to try a bite of the pork chop as well. It's great! Dessert I had the gooey butter cake and the best key lime pie!

The food was amazing. The service was great, waitress was so nice, but sadly we waited for about 10 minutes. The place was so fancy.

Great food and atmosphere ! Our server Vanessa was very pleasant even with the extremely busy customer load. Venessa moved quickly to get our order in and assured us that everything was prepared as we asked. Quality place to visit. Be Back Soon!!!

This might be my favorite restaurant. I love the whipped ricotta app and the bucatini with meatballs. They've made the place look so nice for an evening out with friends or family.

Fun place for cocktails. Bar atmosphere was lively and waitstaff was kind. We were very tempted to stay for food with our prime view of the kitchen and seeing all the prepared orders come out. Will be back again!

The service is excellent both inside and outside. Great choices. The pretzel appetizer was very good. Excellent presentation and delicious for the main course. All three of us were caught off guard on how spicy our food was but very good. We had enough left over for lunch the next day. Excellent choices of wine. Passero's is a trendy place but open to all. We sat outside. The downside to being outside is they are by the Metra station and tracks. So when the trains come through you have to hold conversation until they pass. The food, service, friendly staff and all the rest were great. I would not drop a star because of the trains. You just need to be aware if you sit outside.

I've read good reviews for this resto from fb group sites. The place is easy to find with Free street parking and some public parking. The resto looks so nice and comfortable. Outside and inside seating available. We ordered the chopped salad and chicken parm. The chopped salad is really yummy as suggested by the server. My daughter ordered the chicken parm and she was kinda disappointed with the texture of the chicken. I tried it and it had a weird texture like fake. Probably it was from frozen chicken and too salty for me. The service is great though. Im glad I tried it but no second time for us.

The food was good and so was the service. The music was too loud and suitable only for the younger set.

Excellent food and service. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Food came out at a decent pace considering the place was full. Quality of the food was amazing as well. Key lime pie was the kicker to the meal. Not a slice, it's a big mini pie. Super delicious. Only complaint is that the crust is a little thick. Could be a little thinner. Will definitely be back!!