Saranello's

The happy hour was the highlight of my experience here, $5 drinks and super yummy and cheap apps. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the pistachio crusted whitefish sadly, it was lacking seasoning and flavor. The buttery mashed potatoes were fantastic, I’d come back for that happy hour though, all the items were soo good!!

Food was great, server was good, though probably just super busy on a Friday night. Not her fault. Drinks were a little slow - also probably not our server's fault. Think that was the bar. I'll be back for a private event within a couple weeks, but I'd likely go again just for dinner.

First of all, the bread + olive oil. OMG. I had the chicken Marsala and it was very good. Tasted the chicken limone and found it a bit flavorless. And tasted the gnocchi which was pillowy and lovely, but a bit too spicy for me. The atmosphere is very nice, but a little bit loud. They seem to have some very beautiful party rooms. also, the service was fantastic.

I had the opportunity to photograph a wedding at Saranello’s Banquets, and it was an absolutely magnificent space. The venue, located inside the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, offers a modern yet warm and sophisticated atmosphere that’s perfect for weddings and special events. The banquet space is beautifully designed with rich wood accents, dramatic lighting, and plenty of room for both ceremonies and receptions. The floral and decor setups here look incredible in photos! The staff were incredibly professional and accommodating, making sure everything ran smoothly. Highly recommend for couples looking for a stylish, all-in-one venue that delivers both exceptional service and a stunning backdrop for photos.

Overall good food. Great service. Chicken was lemony and not super sour. Tasted great. The pasta platter along with stir fried veges was awesome.

The food was great as always. Try the pistachio-crusted white fish. Very tasty and comes with an incredible Brussels sprouts slaw. Service can sometimes be slow because the place is packed on most days.

We went for Saranellos buffet and it was great. They've got new york strip, or it may have been prime rib and I loved it. Also included with the brunch are unlimited mimosas. There are plenty of other delicious food they have, if you're fine spending about $40 per person, and want a great brunch spot Saranellos is overall the place to go.

So very disappointed. Appetizers were so bad we left. Fried zucchini had so much batter it was dripping with grease. Cheese Ravioli was a few ravioli but they also had been deep fried with a little tomato sauce around the edge. The table bread was so salty, we figured it was overly salted to get people to buy drinks to compensate. The grilled asparagus was partially good but had many tough stalks that should have been removed before cooking. Service was OK but really in and out quickly, too fast. Atmosphere looked like an old world dining room, but the food was definitely "fast food" quality. Not going back! (And we thought the prices were a bit over the top/norm.)

Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I came here with my family to celebrate my mom and FIL's birthday. The restaurant is really beautiful and all the tables are spacious and you don't feel cramped at all. We came on a Saturday night and it was packed in the restaurant. I definitely recommend making a reservation beforehand, just to guarantee a spot and then you also don't have to wait to be seated. All the food had generous portions and was delicious. For appetizers we ordered calamari and the chopped salad to share. For entrees, we recommend the chicken limone, the rigatoni with ragu, and the pistachio crusted whitefish. The sauces for the pastas were delicious and the pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente texture. My main criticism is the service. Not sure if they're understaffed but it was incredibly hard to get the wait staff's attention for simple things like refilling water or making sure our table had olive oil with our bread. Our waitress also forgot the coffee we ordered after our dessert and it took a while to get our bill. One nice perk is that Saranello's is part of the "Lettuce Eats" program so you get reward points every time you spend money on food or drinks. Every $150 is a $10 gift reward, but you cannot use it Saturday after 3 pm. Overall a really nice restaurant to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary.

A favorite for me until dinner 2 weeks ago. This may not bother others but we waiting a really long time for the bread basket and we finally had to flag down one of the busboys to get it - they used to bring it right after you sat down. There are plenty of Italian restaurants in the area - what Saranello's did so well was serve you that hot, crusty bread right when you sat down. Maybe that results in some people ordering less but for my family of 5 it started the feast and everyone ordered an appy and entree. So I am not sure if this is a policy change or a slow night but I probably will not not go back again and spend the usual $300 to treat my family. Your loss Saranello's.

Happy hour is back at Saranello's! My friend and I were excited to try the happy hour menu which has some cheap apps and drink specials. There are vegetarian options (but not dairy-free) options. We got the Parmesan stuffed mushrooms, meatballs, arancini, and ordered a side of broccolini from the regular menu. The food was good, including the free bread. There wasn't much of a crowd as we got there early so it was kind of a weird vibe. I'm used to this restaurant being a bustling place. Service was subpar to start--the server we started with seemed to be having a bad day, which I can relate to. It also took a long time for our food to come out. The server we ended with was very attentive and made up for the initial experience.

BAD BAD BAD BAD AT EVERY LEVEL. SERVICE: Lousy, server had bad attitude, seems we weren't sending enough money by ordering from Supper Club Menu. Obviously unhappy his big table was going to be a low check total. FOOD: Really bad. Not fresh,very very small portions. Cold. I've heard in the neighborhood that this restaurant was in decline. Absolutely true. I was tempted to call GM, or corporate to tell them a table of 8 guests celebrating a 75 birthday left their restaurant upset and appalled by just how lousy everything was. When it came time for server to bring celebratory dessert with candle the guest of honor got a frozen cranberry muffin with a candle in it. { Certainly left over from Saranellos Sunday Brunch} SHAME ON YOU ALL!! All 8 guests are hoping this review will make an impact on corporate, Saranello's management, chef and staff. Beyond disappointing !

Rustic, old school and cozy. Saranello's is a larger establishment with plenty of traditional Italian food options. It's connected to the Westin and there is plenty of complimentary parking in multiple lots. This spot offers brunch, dinner and private event spaces. Bar review: A friend and I grabbed drinks at their bar and my experience here was interesting. The bartenders gave off the vibe that they'd rather be anywhere but there. The staff members I interacted with were not kind and had a strong negative attitude. I know rude service has become a popular but joking type of service at some places, however, this is not that type of spot. When ordering drinks I felt like I was inconveniencing their life. The eye rolling was heavy when asking for a cocktail menu. The plus side was the French martini I had was really good. Dining in for dinner review: I was here with a group of 10+ and our experience was great! Our server was attentive, friendly and patient. She was familiar with the menu and ready to give recommendations when asked. Drinks came out quickly and our food service was timed out well. I tried the salmon entre and also got a side of the parmesan mashed potatoes. The salmon was OK, it was on the bland side and fairly overcooked. The parmesan mashed potatoes were flavorful, smooth, creamy and really good. Majority of our table got pasta and they didn't have left overs so that makes me believe it was probably the way to go for next time.

My friend and I went to Saranello's for lunch, and I've been wanting to try it for a while. Overall, it wasn't bad, but it didn't quite hit the mark. We started with the toasted ravioli, which was actually really good, and the marinara sauce was a nice surprise--fresh and flavorful. However, the garlic Parmesan fries were disappointing, tasting like frozen bag fries. The eggplant Parm was just okay, nothing special, and the fettuccine was pretty forgettable--I wouldn't go back for it. Service was slow, especially for lunch, and it was freezing inside. We asked about turning up the heat, but they couldn't because it's connected to a hotel, which felt like poor management. Overall, not the best experience, but not the worst either.

We came to the brunch and the selection of food was amazing. Fresh and delicious. They even had a steak carving station that was awesome. The host, Isabella was so welcoming and our server Emily was great. Incredible food, & great service. we will definitely come back soon!

Already rated by me. Again excellent food, service and value. A bit noisy with early meals because of kids.

I am absolutely obsessed with Saranellos. The food, staff, service is top notch. It's always packed & worth the extra pennies. The restaurant is connected to the Westin in Wheeling. They also have a banquet rooms for private parties, baby showers and special occasions. I love their beet salad- it's nothing like I've tasted before. It's mixed with cheese, arugula & topped with vinaigrette and nuts.

Went for brunch, delicious. Great service quality food craving station, dessert salads bread drinks.

Emily our waitress was great. Super crowded when we got there and a bit of confusion on appetizers and timing elements but Emily made it right at the end of the night. Pasta was clearly handmade. Nice gf pasta option as well. Entrees could have been warmer.

I was looking forward to dining at Saranello's, especially because they advertised gluten-free pasta options. However, I was quite disappointed to discover that they only had one gluten-free spaghetti dish available. The banner highlighting gluten-free pasta was misleading, as I had hoped to order some gluten-free ravioli or other types, only to find that those options simply weren't on the menu because the gluten free pasta isn't homemade. In the end, I opted for the burger, but it was overcooked and not very satisfying. Overall, my experience didn't match my expectations, and I left feeling a bit let down. I hope they can expand their gluten-free offerings in the future!

Saranello's is a rustic Italian restaurant nestled close to the Westin Hotel off of Milwaukee Ave and the OK dispensary. The parking situation is small for the up-close parking, but if you don't mind the walk, there is plenty of parking further down. It's the way the land was setup, with a small little pond in between the restaurant and the main parking area, which makes valet parking bustling on a busy night, or people 100mm dashing to their car during a rain storm. We ordered: ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS had bacon, ricotta salata, balsamic. Probably the best dish out of the dining experience SHRIMP DIABLO LINGUINE ~~ shrimp I and linguine in a spicy tomato sauce. Something tasted "off" with this dish. After tasting a bit, the closest I can describe it was the pasta was whole wheat, which if you know whole wheat, the texture is completely different. Sadly, it wasn't mentioned on the menu that they were going to use it. Im all about healthy, but if you don't expect it, especially with how different regular pasta is vs whole wheat, it's off putting b PRIME SKIRT STEAK -- came with some cacio e pepe fries. The steak was cooked to requested, which was good. Skirt steak was fattier than expected Banana tiramisu -- I had this at a catering event and numerous people, including me, thought it was great. The dining portion was just as great! But what left us with a bad taste in our mouths was the "restaurant fee" which upon asking them, they happily took out. Apparently it's remnants of the Covid-19 days when restaurants were financially struggling. I'm all about restaurants thriving, but this is 2024, and I don't like how they kept this fee because they get an extra $5 per check. Will there be a seating fee next time? Plate and napkin fee? What is this? Ticketmaster with 90 different fees? Upon checking out their website, it does mention this fee, but why even put it there if you are willing to easily take it out? Is it to take advantage of unsuspecting people who may not pay attention to their bill? It's either greed, or... I don't even know. Let's just say, the server who waited on us even explained it as "the restaurant is getting money out of this still, so they kept it." Very bad restaurant practice. Only thing good about this place is wait staff. Make sure to tip them generously, because they all need to make a living. We will not be coming back. BATHROOM REVIEW: bathrooms located on the second floor, near the back, these bathrooms were super nice. It reminded me of a hotel bathroom in a ballroom. Elegant, inviting, and very much enjoyable. The urinals themselves have private stalls. Forget privacy dividers that do an ok job if you're self conscious about peeing next to someone barely a foot away (WrigleyField men's pee troughs... I shudder) you get your own stall! Very nice. Sit or squat? Sit!

Haven't had a bad meal here yet in all the years we have gone here. It's a very loud and busy restaurant, but ai think that says something about the food- it's good! We had the lobster ravioli which was delicious- the sauce was a tad salty, by so good that we had to sip it up with their great crusty bread. The meat lasagna was rich and filling. The meat in the sauce so tender and flavorful. We split a large chopped salad - great dressing. Our server was attentive and friendly.

We've enjoyed dinners at Saranello's since their 2011 opening, but this was the first time we experienced their Sunday Brunch buffet. This was a special occasion - my Missus' birthday. And ... wow! The food and service were exceptional. Bottomless mimosas are included in the reasonable $39.95 price. Our server went far above and beyond clearing away used dishes and replenishing beverages. He shared several tips and pointers on buffet items, and also delivered a plate of blueberry mini-muffins fresh from the oven. A chef who worked feverishly to prepare 3 omelets at a time plus carve the meats--while managing to be extremely pleasant--deserves special recognition! The garlicky, butter knife-tender hand-sliced steak won our highest praise. Also superb were the cinnamon French toast and vanilla bean pancakes with Bananas Foster topping. There was no shrimp cocktail or cheesecake, but other high-quality seafood and dessert items more than compensated. My Missus was too stuffed to consume her birthday cake, so our server graciously brought her a carryout container.

I was in Wheeling for work and stayed at The Westin, so Saranello's was my go to for breakfast and dinner. The breakfast buffet is pretty good, the food is super fresh and they offer a lot of options. Eggs, bacon and sausage, potatoes, yogurt and fruit, toast, muffins, fruit, coffee and juice. It's a good spread! I also dined for dinner once and I like the bread with olive oil to start. They had quite a few dinner options as well but I ultimately went with the gnocchi al a vodka. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly, the vodka sauce was amazing. The fresh basil was a nice touch as well. The service is consistently good as well and the prices fair.

Our dinners were excellent, Brussels sprouts were amazing Jackie was an excellent server

My family and I used to love Saranellos Sunday buffet but after going today I don't think we'll be back. The new layout for the buffet didn't work, it was chaos in line. The tables were too close together and you couldn't walk between them to get to the buffet. The food wasn't being refreshed regularly. The mac and cheese sat empty for over 40 minutes. The service was awful, waiter disappeared for extended periods of time. When it came time to pay the bill, we gave him 2 gift cards which he didn't apply and appeared to pocket them. When I questioned it he brought back a new bill adding one extra person to the bill and showing the cards being used. I felt like I was being cheated. He eventually fixed it. I raised my concerns to the manager and he did nothing about the situation. This was a terrible way to celebrate my mom's birthday.

This place is just plain good. Consistently good. The salads are fabulous. The main dishes I've always been pleased with. Particularly the chicken Parmesan as well as any type of fish. Any pasta dish is all homemade. They have an early bird special that has a price that is literally unbeatable. And even comes with dessert. I'm hard-pressed to find a better priced and better tasting restaurant.

Food was alright I had the egg plant Parmesan pretty good bread was great then I had the banana tiramisu and that was kinda hard to swallow not great kinda disappointing Service was spotty maybe they were just busy but there was a couple moments I was waiting a little long Ambiance was probably the best part of the experience felt very fancy

Mixed feelings. More of a 3.5 but I'll give them four because the service is friendly and the atmosphere is good. I really enjoy being here. There's a pleasant vibe and it's quiet enough to have a conversation without yelling. The bread they serve you with olive oil is among the best in the area, and the pasta definitely tastes homemade. I also enjoyed the calamari appetizer, though it was expensive and not the best I've had. My main quibble is they put cheese on everything without asking and without mentioning it in the menu description. I'm almost certain my shrimp and linguini had a touch of parmesan, which I despise. My wife, who's allergic to dairy, detected the taste of cheese/cream in her minestrone soup, where cheese definitely doesn't belong. This is after my wife went out of her way to ask the waiter what the soup's base was and was told vegetables. My wife also ordered a pasta with garlic and olive oil and it came soaked in cheese. She had to send it back. Again, she was told the pasta was simply pasta with those two ingredients. No one mentioned dairy when she ordered but they admitted it when she complained. This restaurant isn't alone in dumping cheese on everything, and it's a shame. Good Italian food doesn't need this ingredient, but if the restaurant thinks it does, at least make it clear so no one is disappointed.

Ordered fried calamari and the mussels as an appetizer for a party of 4. It was the perfect amount of food to not get full before your entree. The calamari was crispy and flavorful. We ordered the mussels with white wine and it came out hot and fresh. Ordered the New York strip steak as medium rare and it came out perfectly cooked. It was a bit bland so i added salt and pepper to enhance the taste. Truffle fries were fresh and the portion was enough for two people. The ambiance inside is amazing. They have there Christmas decorations up and it was such a great vibe inside. Our waitress Sarah was phenomenal and made the entire experience amazing! I'd definitely return back to try other things on the menu.

One of my favorite brunches in the area! Mimosas, and a brunch buffet you can't go wrong! Saranellos is located right next to the Westin. There is plenty of free parking and has handicap parking right outside the main door for accessibility. We had reservations for brunch (only on Sundays from 10am-2pm) and were seated in a booth. The booths were large and spacious for the 3 of us. Once we were seated a waiter came by and offered us beverages (bottomless mimosas are included in the brunch price!), and we were on our way. The buffet was lavish with assorted breakfast meats, omelet station, carving station, entrees and of course, desserts. For the cost per person, the buffet is a great offering. The quality of food is great, and there is a great variety. The only reason I had to remove a star is because of the service, we had trouble getting beverages refilled even just water. They also kept taking our silverware and we would have to keep finding someone for new silverware to eat. Otherwise, we had a great experience and I would absolutely recommend and will bring family and friends bad. :)

We recently attended a successful Yelp Elite event at Saranello's, and were eager to return to try a dinner again after 2 1/2 years, so that I would update my review to 4 or even 5 stars.  We chose to have a dinner there to celebrate Valentine's Day, we were not looking for a romantic dinner with nice surprises, the bar was set not very high.  I pondered after the dinner for a long time and still could not elevate it to above 3 stars, there are pros and cons, good and bad in every aspect of our dinner there.  However, last time it was 2 1/2 stars rounded up to 3 stars, now it is 3.45 stars rounded down to 3 stars.   Firstly, it is about service.  The two women at the host area were aloof and didn't smile at all.  One woman just told the other one to lead us to number whatever "in the back".  She led us to turn to the right to the bar area, that I had never been to after so many years dining there.  Both women didn't even bother to ask if it was OK for us to sit in the bar area.  Our server Marc was friendly, though.  However, it looked like he was covering for many tables and might have been spread too thin.  His assistant took out the entrées for us and was courteous too.  There were several people coughing in this section, including a waitress who didn't serve our table.  When we were about to leave, this waitress came over and asked Hubby what his name was.  He answered her and then she handed him his credit card and said "He (our server) left your card in the machine".  We would have left without the credit card!  So, we thanked her profusely!  While we truly appreciate this waitress returning our credit card, I do believe that the restaurant has the responsibility of returning the credit card to the patron after charging him, as a member of their staff, she could have apologized for them too.  It was Valentine's Day, but no body said "Happy Valentine's Day" at all!   About the ambiance, the bar area was totally separated from the main dining area.  There were no chandeliers (although they only hang rustic ones in the main dining).  There were two wall TV sets showing different sports.  Some tables have displayed a vase with a rose, but it was missing at our table, Hubby had to steal one from an empty table.  Good thing that that table remained empty for the rest of the night.  There were unexpected pros of our seating, though.  We had a large C shape booth that was clean and comfortable.  It was at the end of the section right by the entrance/exit, while it was drafty from time to time, it hopefully provided more ventilation to the air of this section, in which some people coughed.  We found out that the exit was only steps away from the Westin Hotel lobby and main entrance, which made waiting for a car at the door easy.  The main entrance had automated doors that we like.  We also explored the lobby a little bit, which was nice and modern, good for business traveling.   Now onto the food.  The complimentary Italian bread was warm and very good, crunchy on the outside and soft inside.  I had a Blood Orange Lemonade ($7.95) which was a mocktail and was very good in a large size, with the right amount of sweetness and tartness, I would order again.  We also ordered two Clus Du Bois chardonnay ($12 each) which were nice.  We each ordered a King Crab Tagliatelle ($37.95 each), which was tasty and the pasta was cooked al dente and just right.  It was only available from the Valentine's specials though.  The small House Salad ($8.95) had nothing special to write about.  The Banana Tiramisu ($8.95) was always big, creamy and yummy here, large enough to share.  What surprised me was how salty that little cup of Minestrone ($6.95) was!  I bet the chef must have forgotten and seasoned the soup twice! There was a 3% "Restaurant Surcharge" on the check, a fee that was added when there was the pandemic, but I wonder why it is still added now.   We feel that the restaurant targets travelers who want a casual dinner and nothing fancy.  We saw a couple tables of patrons entering directly from the hotel side.  All in all, it was not a bad meal, but there were rooms for improvement.  As the restaurant is only 6 minutes from us, we will still go there for casual dinners and rustic Italian food.

Ambiance was romantic- my husband and I went for a date. Upon arrival we found out about the supper club special- we enjoyed our salad, soup and entree for a reasonable price!! The one disappointment was the price of my drink. I ordered a blood orange lemonade and asked for a shot of vodka added to it - the drink cost us $19. That is outrageous. Food good, service good, just don't get a drink

We went here for our 8th anniversary and the service and food was amazing! Bobby was our server and he was attentive, bubbly and gave great recommendations. The Chicken Pesto was rich and creamy, I requested it spicy and the kitchen added the perfect amount of red pepper flakes. The lobster ravioli tasted like a delicious deconstructed lobster bisque. I appreciated the fact that he even told us what menu items he enjoys but may not work for us based upon the questions we asked. The ambiance was the right amount moody and classy without feeling stuffy, we will absolutely be back!

Our family has celebrated two bridal showers here and they always do an amazing job for such a large group. The food is sometimes hit or miss but the service is always great! We love the staff there more than the food. There is also ample parking and is wheel chair friendly.

Last night we went with my husband to check out this nice little Italian place in wheeling IL. Guess what... it's amazing!! Our waiter Carl was so attentive and attuned to everyone's needs and wants. When we ask him how come he was this extremely attentive professional. His answer was ..." you come here for the whole experience.." I mean the food was outstanding!! I had the gnocchi and my husband had a lasagna. Both dishes where perfect portions and absolutely delicious. For dessert we shared a banana tiramisu it was so good!! Thank you so much!

Always great food and wide selection of Italian favorites. Great for dine in or carry out.

It's always a pleasure having a meal here. The atmosphere of the restaurant is dark and wonderful. I've had no issues with the service or my drinks. The menu is large enough, but the portions alone take the cake and you won't leave hungry. It's also hard to find proper Italian takeout, but honestly I've chosen takeout more times from here than I've eat here in person because they know what they're doing. The quality hasn't changed for the 10+ years I've been a patron, and I highly recommend trying it if you haven't already.

Started out with hostess who found it difficult to crack a smile. Nice waitress who didn't like to come back and refill drinks or bread basket. Had a salad with no taste for $21. Minestrone soup tasted like Campbell's ! Chicken pesto with no chicken in it. When I asked if they could add more thatn 5 fork fulls of chicken they charged me $8 for it. Things have changed at Saranellos and not for the better.

I stay often at the Westin where this restaurant is located, unfortunately when there is no other choice I eat at their bar or order to go food. This is by far the worse service you can possible get, there are two bartenders, a lady and an older gentleman and they look absolutely miserable. There is a much better choice right across the hotel, if you don't have to, don't come here!

Was attending a conference in. The hotel so we decided to try this place. We got here before the rest of the conference so it we got a table fast. At the end, the place was packed. I ended up getting a red wine and the ZUPPA Di Pecce. The waitress recommended it and I was sold. It was not bad at all. It was very tasty. Prices are ok. They may be a little high but the food was good. We'll be back again son

The food is not that great and there's nothing unique about it at all. Service is bad - the person at the host stand welcomed me into the place by saying "welcome to maggianos....I mean, uh..." The place looks nice and you'd think it's a great place to go if you're staying at the hotel - I would say avoid it if you're at the hotel. We were treated pretty rough even as guests of the hotel, they act as a separate business so they don't really care where you came from once you come in the door. Try the German or Italian places across the street, or Cooper's hawk, really anything but this place, you'll thank yourself later.

This restaurant is attached to the Westin hotel on Milwaukee Avenue in Wheeling, IL. First thing to know is no matter when you go, you're probably going to want to make a reservation. I've never seen a time where they're not busy, but it's always worth the wait. It's a comfortable low lit, almost speakeasy type vibe. Great for date night, girls night or even a business meeting. To say the food is fantastic is an understatement. I get the same thing every time that I go but anything else that I've tried has been phenomenal as well. The entire staff is welcoming and attentive and I've literally never had a bad experience here. While it's definitely not an all the time destination, I have to go at least a couple times a year. Consider them for your next special occasion! You will not be disappointed!

This is by far my favorite Italian restaurant. I've been here many times. I made a reservation but I didn't need to as there were plenty of seats available when we entered just before 5:00 on a Friday. We were seated and were given our choice of tables. Their bread comes out first with olive oil and parmesan cheese. The bread has a thick crust with a soft center, just like a good Italian bread should feel and taste. My favorite feature is that all of the pasta is handmade daily. As Sherwin C. tells me "it's so bouncy", which is the sign of a good noodle. They have a very good noodle which means that despite many other good entre choices, I almost always pick a pasta dish. I got the potato gnocchi. It was delicious. It was light but satisfying and filling. The server was pleasant and attentive. Insider tip: if you need to, take advantage of the bathroom here. It is one of the nicest bathrooms I've ever encountered at a restaurant. Saranello's deserves a five star rating for the fancy, clean and upscale bathroom. The restrooms are on the second floor and you have to traverse a narrow staircase to get there, but it's well worth the trip. Saranello's is a fantastic Let Us Entertain You Restaurant. For a special meal in a special environment, this is a must visit. You will

The holiday brunch is top notch. The food, service and ambiance is amazing. I found out that it will be there every Sunday. We will be back!

Food was ordinary not good not bad. Service was good a weak lettuce restaurant. I doubt I will be back. Left overs were better then the meal

Omg !!! Wtf delish !!!! Ordered for pick up ... FYI I never order pasta dishes, at restaurants because you can make it at home. BUT This Italian spot Saranello's the spaghetti w/prime meatball holy smokes Absolutely delicious !! It was like the heavens sang to me !!! ( no joke) So good it makes me wanna meatball and spaghetti will never be the same after this ... It was out of this world . Fresh made spaghetti a giant meat ball that was made to perfection ! The sauce was not ur traditional acidic tomato sauce . it was absolutely divine ..yummy

Jennifer was a very good server.+++++. The Margarita artisan pizza was perfect in every way... We ordered lasagna and egg plant parmesan. Both were perfect in every way and a nice size. The sauce was very good. No room for dessert but my wife's Masi Amarone was very good. Yes we will be back this is a very good ltime.

Amazing Italian Place just few minutes drive from my place. Perfect food It was super packed as went on Father's Day. Wine was good too. The ambiance was amazing. Great place for hosting event or parties. I am definitely going back there with my extended family.

First of all, the food is delicious in both taste and presentation! I believe that the price was a bit high, especially for how scant the entree looked in its large plate, and because the vegetable on the side was actually a teensy bit of green on top of the generous salmon filet. The gnocchi covered the bottom of the large plate, but stopped short of climbing on the sides. The Vesuvio potatoes were delicious and enough for two to share--they were no longer on the menu, but our server successfully convinced the chef to make some for us, anyway. The bruschetta was wonderful, three thick slices, which, when combined with the complimentary fresh bread, was a large enough serving for sharing between us. AND...this review is focused on the server. My husband and I celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary today. We dined at Seranello in Wheeling, primarily because I love the Gnocchi a la Vodka. Damon was our server. From the moment he approached our table and introduced himself to us, Damon's care, attention, generosity, service, and overall professionalism went way above and beyond our prior positive experiences at this establishment and at most, if not all, other dining venues since pre-Covid times! THIS is worth paying for, THIS is worth dining out for, THIS is worth recommendations to friends and family, THIS is what makes dining out SPECIAL! Damon was attentive, cordial, helpful, proactive, efficient....he is the server all others might aspire to become! THANK YOU, DAMON! Because of you, we WILL return!

It's definitely 3-4 stars, but it never really stands out to me enough. I've never ordered anything memorable, but my recent visit was a better yield :) I wanted something vegetarian, so I went with the eggplant parmesan, served in a non-greasy way (thankfully)! The outside was much hotter than the inside, but the inside was not lukewarm or anything unappetizing, so it could just be a matter of ingredient density at that point. I enjoyed it overall, but (as boring as this sounds) the sauce was the star of the dish. It was a delicious marinara packed with flavor, and it's poured on the bottom of the dish as if it's a sea for the entree to swim in. My husband's margherita pizza looked OK, nothing special, but he liked it, so I think it tastes better than it looks! We were celebrating, so we had a bit of the smores dessert, with marshmallow flavored ice cream. I was indifferent until I realized that there were chunks of marshmallows in the ice cream itself, not just marshmallow flavors. I enjoyed the textural contrast and was surprised they were able to pull off a gooey marshmallow texture without the marshmallow freezing (or melted marshmallows that would melt the ice cream itself). Marshmallow fluff maybe? It was a clever and unique dessert that I definitely ate only a bite of, if anyone asks 0:) I got a mojito, and there wasn't much to it, just a tasty tart drink with too much ice. It wasn't packed with alcohol, taste-wise, so some might dislike that, but I enjoyed it! The service was a bit of a stumble, and it has been this way here for a while. It took at least 10 minutes to get served water! We tried making eye contact with anyone who could help us, but no one looked at us. It was kind of frustrating at a certain point. Our waitress took our orders about 15 minutes after the water, and the food took some time after that. When she brought the bread, she didn't bring butter or olive oil, and it's strange because usually bread service contains at least one of those. We had to flag her down to get olive oil (and butter, as was requested by someone else). She brought the olive oil but forgot the butter, and someone I was eating with had to tell her I think twice. Later, she didn't know someone brought in a cake, and that's not her fault. Instead, someone else at the restaurant should've coordinated with her. The food here is good - not as basic or predictable as somewhere like Maggiano's (for which there is a time and a place), but not especially inventive. It's a good restaurant, but it will be a time intensive visit, and it's not somewhere to seek from too far away.

The food deserves 5 stars. Our waiter was very kind. The restaurant was full of space, but the internet isn't really strong.

I had the greek yogurt, toasted gluten free burger buns, and a poached egg. They were all good. There weren't many options for gluten free like I saw in the yelp reviews.

This could've gone either way- if I could give 3.5 stars, I would. The good: The hostess, the wine (I got the super Tuscan) the bread, and the dessert. The not so great- the service, the entrees We were greeted warmly and seated promptly, then we were brought fresh bread and olive oil. This is where I started to get excited. They have a great, 3 course, express lunch menu and a nice variety on the main menu. I ordered my wine and thought it was amazing. I had great expectations about the food to come. The Italian house salad was a little "busy" for my taste- and we even left off two ingredients! For our entrees we ordered the chicken parm off the special lunch menu and the sausage w/peppers and onions off the regular. It took over 30 minutes to come out and when it did we were really disappointed. The chicken had a rubbery texture and the sauce lacked flavor. My sausage was way over cooked and tough. They must slice and fry it to order then top with sauce instead of having it slow cook in the sauce. Just disappointing after such a long wait. But- dessert was fantastic. My mother had the chef's dessert and I had the pistachio gelato. Both were excellent!

Excellent lunch specials. Portions are very good coupled with amazing service. Plus, you can't beat the atmosphere and quality of food!

The food was incredible! Short ribs are outstanding! Service is also good. Nice atmosphere and nice variety on the menu.

Delicious food, decent service, but our waitress seemed preoccupied at times, costly but competitive prices. My companion enjoyed her lunch, and birthday treat. Overall worth another visit, at some point.