Roma's Italian Beef & Sausage
Brad Helfer · 77 Google reviewsRoma's Italian Beef & Sausage — an italian spot in Irving Park. Order the Italian Beef. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth. Tassie Tagarelli: "Their beef is perfectly sliced & the juice is so flavorful & a bit spicy" [$, patio]
What 997 diners keep saying
What 997 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Awesome neighborhood spot . Awesome food and great spot to catch a game in the patio area”
“Yummy pizza & gyro! Very friendly customer service; Alyssa gives out a sweet vibe. Furthermore, Italian ice is yummy too”
“Roma’s the original is a true Chicago hidden gem for North Sider’s! Original Italian Ice, beef’s, hotdog’s, fresh cut fries w/the only topping to add ;) & more! 1968’s modest charm w/8 seats indoors has expanded—modest charm intact! Breakfast & late night hours w/an expanded menu—made to order! A Chicago neighborhood’s regular stop & now a destination stop for all!”
“Friendly, fast and worth it! Outdoor patio is cute too to enjoy the food and breeze.”
“Dipped Italian Beef With Giardiniera on the side was delicious. Juicy & Tender Beef done right. Deep fried fries in beef tallow were tasty. Definitely coming back again! 🥸”
“I have driven past Roma’s Italian Beef & Sausage for years and recently noticed their $5 lunch special in the window. I decided to give it a try, admittedly a little skeptical at first, but I was more than pleasantly surprised. Roma’s serves up a true Chicago style experience. The hot dog is the real deal, Vienna Beef, with all the classic top quality toppings. The fresh cut fries are fantastic, crispy, and full of flavor. The restaurant itself is spotless and the staff could not be friendlier. It is rare these days to find a place that delivers authentic Chicago taste, great value, and a welcoming atmosphere all in one. I highly recommend Roma’s Italian Beef & Sausage and I will definitely be back again.”
“Great food Great outdoor patio with a nice tv screen”
“Pretty disappointed in my experience here, heard that their beef was outstanding so figured i had to try it but was definitely let down here, the beef sandwich tastes like it was microwaved and the overall quality of meat was not super high, but the staff were all extremely friendly!”
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