Fontinas Italian Kitchen - Naperville

I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant, where the food was excellent and the prices were quite reasonable. I stumbled upon this spot by chance; I had originally intended to visit Fontano’s in Hinsdale but ended up here instead.

I don’t want to write this because I've always enjoyed this place, but my recent experience was disappointing. On Friday night, I ordered three 10-inch Bastas and one 10-inch Capri sandwich, spending over $50. Unfortunately, all the sandwiches had very little meat in them. I'll give them one more chance to improve, but if the quality doesn’t change, I won’t be returning. Food rating: 1/5.

The Manicotti was decent, but the grilled asparagus was absolutely amazing! Their sauces and sausage were truly outstanding.

I was quite disappointed with my experience. It was my first time eating there, and I had read some positive reviews that made me excited to try the food. I ordered through GrubHub, but when my meal arrived, it was not what I had requested. The taste and quality were just average. I ordered a ‘juicy’ Italian Beef sandwich, but it turned out to be completely dry and lacked flavor. Additionally, the tiramisu wasn't fresh; it seemed frozen and tasted nothing like real tiramisu. It was quite bitter. Unfortunately, since it was delivered, I couldn’t return it.

I was greeted with warm, friendly service, and the staff really go above and beyond. They bring your food to your table after you order, and they even take your plates away when you're done, making it clear that a tip is appreciated. I recommend not sitting at the front; venture further inside—you definitely won't regret it! The atmosphere inside is quite charming, making it easy to forget that you're in a small Italian restaurant right next to a Jewel Osco. It's an ideal spot for a date, complete with soft classical music, beautiful mood lighting, and excellent service. I ordered a simple Eggplant Parmesan hot sub, and it was very reasonably priced. The sandwich was delicious; the flavor of the Eggplant Parmesan was on par with what I've had at Olive Garden. The bread was the perfect combination of soft and crispy. While I didn't sample other dishes, I have a feeling they maintain the same high quality across their menu. If you have the chance, definitely check out this place. I'm sure you'll be as pleasantly surprised as I was!