Osteria Trulli Cucina Pugliese

Osteria Trulli is an authentic Pugliese kitchen located in Arlington Heights, IL. Focusing on “La Cucina Povera” (cooking of the poor), That’s from the website! So what cooking of the poor is it when you charge astronomical prices for real italian food? The food might be good but maybe move to a more modest area and actually make it La Cucina Povera and stop pretending that you want it anything but Cucinare per i ricchi (cooking for the rich).

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

What a hidden gem! My wife and I just left, and we were so impressed with the entire experience. It 's a great little joint that 's tucked away in an unassuming strip mall, but we were both blown away by the service and food! We had the eggplant appetizer (melanzane al cartoccio), which came out piping hot and was a perfect balance of flavors. The sauce bubbled and sizzled against the side of the bowl and was fun to eat. My wife ordered the cavatelli crudaiola and loved it. We have a saying in our kitchen, too much garlic is just enough garlic, and there was just enough garlic here. I snagged a few bites, and even a single piece of pasta burst with flavor. I had the homemade gnocchi, as that is one of my go-to 's at italian restaurants. It was the perfect firmness served with a creamy, truffle flavored sauce that was perfectly balanced and taken off the pan at the exact right moment. The peas and mushrooms added additional textures and flavors that made the dish a comfortable triumph. I 'm not exaggerating when I say this may have been the best gnocchi I 've ever eaten. We would have ordered dessert, but the portions were generous, and we were both stuffed before we could get there. We 'll certainly be coming back, and the ambiance and intimacy make this place fantastic for date nights. Our server, Kateryna, was friendly, professional, and struck the perfect balance between attentive but not intrusive. It 's one of our new favorites, thank you!

A true gem almost hidden away in that little strip mall. Closest to my mother in laws sauce at any restaurant I've been too, and that says a bunch! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Veal Chop Alla Trulli, Risotto Special, Branzino, Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake

The staff was excellent and really made the experience wonderful.