Saranello's - Wheeling, Illinois

JP T. T. A. R. C.

The food tasted great, but not outstanding. Prepared well. Everyone in our party of six was happy with their meal. We sat outside, so I didn't get the feel of the inside atmosphere. Server was knowledgeable. Total of $77 for us two, w/glass of wine. Worth patronizing if you're willing to spend. Pictured is my eggplant Parmesan, which was great. Lemon chicken and ravioli. Deserts were average.

Mand S.

My husband and I went to Saranellos for my birthday dinner. Starting off with the ambiance, it was absolutely beautiful - perfect for a romantic dinner date. Lisa attended to us, and since it was our 1st time, she gave a brief introduction about the restaurant, which felt very welcoming. Our order:

1. 2 mocktails: Raspberry mint fizz (both of us enjoyed this for its tangy & sweet flavors) & Pineapple mojito (it was on the sweeter side to our liking but a different flavor).

2. Soup: Got a minestrone bowl & Lisa was kind enough to bring it in 2 cups. The portion size felt small, but boy, we were wrong. It tasted like heaven in a cup, & it was quite filling by the end of it.

3. Mains:
Being vegetarians, we were actually surprised to see the number of options to choose from. So we went for:
Gnocchi alla vodka: ok, where do I begin? This was a flavor explosion. We had opted for a "spicy" option & it was a good level of spice and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Baked Eggplant Parmesan: So, we ordered this based on the high recommendations, & yes, the reviews were up to the mark. This was another burst of flavors in our mouths. It was truly a very different experience.

4. Desert: Got a Banana tiramisu as it caught our attention as well as its high recommendation. And how do I put it in words, we were on cloud 9 with the 1st bite. It was so perfect, the right amount of sweetness. It was the best ending to the night is what we thought. When we got the bill, my husband mentioned to Lisa how we thoroughly enjoyed the food, and it was my birthday. She immediately went and got a cake with a candle. Lisa was truly a sweetheart for making our day. It was an unforgettable experience.

Will definitely go back to Saranellos soon.

Sir E.

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. 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 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. The ambiance was the right amount moody and classy without feeling stuffy, we will absolutely be back!

Pooja P.

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.

Janis S.

My husband and I came for dinner and everything was great. Damon was our server and he was fantastic!! He told us about the half off wine special, and gave great suggestions. The baked egg plant parm amazing. Absolutely great experience!!

Mrembo K.

It was OK. I think i hyped myself up too much, hence the disappointment. The food was just OK. I was expecting "absolutely amazing," and i didn't get that. Honestly, it was like going to Olive Garden's adopted sister. The food was the same, it was just presented differently, in a prettier way. However, there was no unlimited salad or soup or breadsticks, so really, maybe OG would have been better.

Verena A.

Ordered a to go breakfast on Christmas Day and was pleased that, although the regular buffet wasn’t available, the American Breakfast was delicious and ample. The service was excellent and the restaurant has a wonderful ambience.

Marie A.

The Supper Club offering at $24.95 for a 3-course meal was a wonderful treat on a Thursday evening. We had their minestrone soup, parmesan stuffed mushrooms for starters which were delicious. For our second course, we enjoyed the eggplant parmesan and the pistachios-crusted whitefish which came with brussel sprouts slaw. We also ordered a side of broccolini. The lemon cookies and chocolate mascarpone pie were a terrific finish to our dinner. Randi gave us a pleasant service.