Ottimo
Stephen McD · 93 Google reviewsOttimo — trusted italian in Orland Park. The food tastes like it should, with no compromises. Staff knows what to recommend. "The fresh calamari was tender and tasty" — Maura Gale [$$, patio]
What 1,151 diners keep saying
What 1,151 diners keep saying
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“My husband and I really enjoyed the food. I had the double cut pork chop and he had the Risotto. The service was excellent. It's pricey but we were celebrating our 30 years together, so it was worth it. So much food. We took home doggie bags.”
“Love the pizzas here. My favorite is the sausage, mushroom and giardinara. Also one of the best double cut pork chops in the area.”
“Jose, the bartender is always excellent. Gnocchi is a favorite. Volcanic lava cake is delicious. Great espresso martinis. Recommend the mussels in white wine sauce, Parmesan crusted scallops, and lasagna.”
“really great food! was visiting from out of town and stopped in before a concert. the food was fresh and delicious and portions were HUGE”
“Their food is absolutely incredible. If I could eat here everyday I would. Sometimes there’s a long wait but the dishes are worth it. The ravioli rosa sauce is one of the best sauces I've ever had. Any appetizer, drink or dessert I’ve had here was also great. My only complaint is that its really loud and sometimes you’re seated reeeealllly close to others, which can make celebrating a special occasion or anniversary feel a little awkward and impersonal.”
“First time dining here and won’t be the last. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the amazing hostess till you’re finished with your meal, it’s a wonderful experience. Went in on a Tuesday night, packed place and I now know why, but didn’t realize it was 1/2 price wine night, an added bonus to what was a great night. We sat in the bar area/high top and the bartender was our server as well, she was friendly and very attentive. The bussers were on top of their service as well, from taking our empty dishes to making sure our water glasses were constantly full. We started with the giant meatball appetizer, a perfect one at that packed with flavor and so tender. I ordered the spaghetti special which came with a salad to start, the dressing is perfect and a must try, but the spaghetti was top notch too which came with more of those incredible meatballs, so much food and so happy I have leftovers to enjoy the next day. I HIGHLY recommend going there if you haven’t, we will be regulars and I have to apologize for not going sooner, I’m the one who’s been losing out!”
“Held a baby shower there. Ben & Danny were our servers and from minute one until we walked out the door, they were very attentive to every guest. They were also accommodating to food allergy guests. Great venue, excellent food and exceptional service!”
“Noisy full restaurant. Appetizers were good but main courses fall short. The pork shoulder with pasta was ok but the roast chicken with vesuvia sauce lack flavor.”
“My last time here !!! my wife and I ordered the filet mignon. Once we received the steaks, her steak was half the size of mine and was burnt on the bottom, my steak was well done where I asked for medium rare. The only thing the manager did for us is took $13 off our bill each steak was $55. The waitress tried to tell us that since we chose different temperatures that steaks cook differently. I swear to God, one side of the steak was charcoal.”
“We recently hosted a couple's baby shower for my son and daughter-in-law at Ottimo’s in Orland Park, and it was absolutely incredible. From the beginning, working with Alyssa to plan the menu and room setup was a great experience. She was so patient with me as I changed my mind from the side room to the main room as our numbers grew. Patrick helped on the day of the event, and although there was one small hiccup, he quickly fixed it. As we were setting up in a rush, the wait staff was so helpful and moved whatever we wanted. The food and the service were impeccable. Everyone was commenting on how much food there was and how delicious it all was. The room was beautiful, with natural light from the patio, and our 55 guests had plenty of room to mingle and spread out. Everyone was incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely caring throughout the entire afternoon. It made the day so much better that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate such an important milestone. If you are looking for a stress-free and memorable event space, I highly recommend it.”
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