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Made in Italy Trattoria, Glen Ellyn, IL

Made in Italy Trattoria

4.8
4.8
751 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Cavallino Family welcomes you to experience their newest addition to their family of restaurants, "Made in Italy Trattoria". Our family has been in the restaurant business spanning decades and numerous generations. More recently, the Cavallino's are the former owners of "Enzo & Lucia's" in Long Grove, IL. As our family continues to grow and expand into new suburbs, so does our network of family restaurants.

"Made in Italy Trattoria" is located in Glen Ellyn, IL. Our Italian style restaurant provides a romantic and quaint atmosphere while offering a menu made of authentic Italian family recipes prepared by actual Italians. We invite you to come and experience great Italian food which our family has perfected through decades of experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 15:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (630) 884-4816
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo Cavallino
  • Catering
    If you are interested in our catering, we have catering menus available in the restaurant. Any and all of the dishes that we serve are available for catering upon request even though they may not all be listed in detail on our catering menu. If you are planning on placing a catering order, please call no later than two days before pickup date. We are able to cater some of our daily specials as well, if you are interested in catering a specific special that we carry, please call for availability of that item for they are subject to change frequently. We are more than happy to accommodate catering order of any kind.
  • Area
    Glen Ellyn
  • Cross Street
    Crescent Blvd.
  • Parking details
    We are located on Forest Ave. in downtown Glen Ellyn and there is street parking right on Forest Ave. as well as on the streets surrounding our block. All the street parking, unless otherwise marked, is available for all customers or downtown Glen Ellyn.
  • Public transit
    Glen Ellyn Metra of the Union Pacific Metra line. Pace Bus: Forest/Pennsylvania stop and/or Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • DATE NIGHT IS EVERY THURSDAY W/OUT BREAKING BANK!

    US$50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    THIS NEW YEAR WE HAVE STARTED A NEW TRADITION! DATE NIGHT IS EVERY THURSDAY! AS LIFE BECOMES MORE EXPENSIVE, THE ONLY COURSE OF ACTION WE CAN TAKE AT TIMES IS TO DO LESS OF WHAT WE LOVE, LIKE SPENDING A NICE EVENING WITH OUR S.O. "DATE NIGHT" AT ANY NICE RESTAURANT CAN COST BETWEEN $150-$250 FOR TWO PEOPLE WHEN ORDERING APPS, BOTTLE WINE, TWO ENTREES AND A DESSERT. THATS HARD TO AFFORD EVERY WEEK! NOT ANYMORE! EVERY THURSDAY IS DATE NIGHT FOR $50 PER PERSON! DATE NIGHT INCLUDES TWO MAIN ENTREES WITH EITHER FILET OR LOBSTER ALWAYS ON THE MENU, A BOTTLE OF GOOD WINE, AND A DESSERT! BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE FOR DATE NIGHT ON ANY THURSDAY! DATE NIGHT MENU TO FEATURES MADE IN ITALY CLASSICS ALONG WITH GREAT SPECIALS!

What 751 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Made in Italy Trattoria is a charming neighborhood gem known for its "exceptional Italian food" and "friendly, attentive service." Guests cherish the cozy atmosphere, generous portions, and delightful menu, which features standout dishes like "braised beef ravioli" and "seafood pasta." Perfect for family gatherings or intimate date nights.

751 Reviews
  1. KL

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    -Our table was really small for 2 people. +Food and service were good!
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded today
    Our apologies for the small table. Thank you so much for taking your precious time to provide such a wonderful review about your food experience. It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your meal and glad we were able to meet your expectations while you were here. It is always rewarding to receive such praise regarding our food and our staff.

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  2. Robert

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu items were excellent in flavor and ingredients and they’re not your typical dishes served in most other Italian restaurants.
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded today
    Thank you so much for taking your precious time to provide such a wonderful review about your food experience. It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your meal and glad we were able to meet your expectations while you were here. It is always rewarding to receive such praise regarding our food and our staff.

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  3. Katherine

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is a small quaint neighborhood restaurant. Reservation was at 6:30 and we were seated promptly. Restaurant was busy. We were attended to quickly for drink order. We ordered the Woodford Manhattan chilled straight up. Unfortunately the bartender did not make it correctly. It was shaken not stirred which caused it to have a frothy layer and some ice in the glass. This is not the proper way. Considered sending it back but decided not to as I think the experience level of bartender is just not there. Next drink was the Old Fashion and it was just OK. Both drinks on their cocktail menu so you would think they would be made well. Next time I will just order wine as I don’t think they are set up for cocktails which is ok. We ordered the Calamari and Bruccheta for appetizers. They were average, nothing special. The dinner comes with a house salad and they have elevated the salad to hearty greens vs iceberg which they had several years ago so nice addition. I had the short rib large ravioli dish and it was outstanding! Best I’ve ever had. I will be back just for that dish. Others had clam linguini, chicken Parmesan and chicken vesuvio and all said it was delicious. We did not order desert. Overall I enjoyed the experience and will be back. They did not rush us so for us that was perfect. Happy to see the restaurant continues to improve and hope they continue to thrive.
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded today
    Thanks for your great review of our restaurant. We’ve passed your kind words on to our team and will review the special drinks with staff. We are passionate about providing all our customers with outstanding experience and they’ll be delighted to know they hit the mark with you. We hope that in the future we’ll be able to provide a similarly excellent experience.

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  4. William

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food but very pricey for Italian. You do get lots of food & very well done by the kitchen! Service was slow but they were great!
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded 7 days ago
    On behalf us all of us at Made in Italy, I would like to thank you for sharing this great review about our restaurant! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience. We hope to see you again.

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  5. Sheryl

    VIP

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made in Italy is consistently excellent. It's a small, neighborhhod place and they treat you like family. The servings are generous and always piping hot. Nice selection of food and wines.
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on 6 January 2025
    We would like to thank you for taking the time to write your excellent review regarding your recent dinner with us. It is a pleasure for us to know that you had a wonderful and pleasant time and you found everything to your satisfaction at the restaurant. Compliments like yours keep us all very motivated in creating an amazing experience for our guests.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The braised beef ravioli is incredible. Everything tastes fresh and authentic. Good wine selection and homemade desserts. It’s small and quaint.
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on 6 January 2025
    Your kind words about our food are really appreciated. We love making our customer’s days and we can’t wait to have the opportunity to make you smile again! Thanks for choosing us!

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  7. Alfonso

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the friendly environment of dinner room; starting with a nice warm bread with olive oil an excellent octopus for appetizer. Entree were delicious. Great service attention
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on 6 January 2025
    Your review made our day, we’ve passed your comments on to our team so they can enjoy the good vibes too. Comments like yours make our work worthwhile.

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  8. Ann

    VIP

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, our experience at Made In Italy was exceptional. It was New Years Eve and we were greeted by Lucia and she was so wonderful to is. She made sure we had the right sized table and had the waitress start taking drink orders right away. We weren’t rushed at all. The service was great and the food was excellent. Thanks for great hospitality!!
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on 6 January 2025
    Thanks for your great review of our restaurant. We’ve passed your kind words on to our team. We are passionate about providing all our customers with outstanding experience and they’ll be delighted to know they hit the mark with you. We hope that in the future we’ll be able to provide a similarly excellent experience.

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  9. William

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and drinks. Friendly, attentive staff!
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on 6 January 2025
    On behalf us all of us at Made in Italy, I would like to thank you for sharing this great review about our restaurant! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience.

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  10. Bobbie

    VIP

    Chicago

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love the tasty food here ! Had fun with family from out of town!
    Made in Italy TrattoriaResponded on 30 December 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We continuously work to create good experiences for our customers and we’re sorry to hear that we missed the mark here and didn't have the pumpkin ravioli in stock.

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FAQs

Made in Italy Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 884-4816.

Made in Italy Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 751 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Made in Italy Trattoria

476 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Crescent Blvd.
  • Area
    Glen Ellyn
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 15:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located on Forest Ave. in downtown Glen Ellyn and there is street parking right on Forest Ave. as well as on the streets surrounding our block. All the street parking, unless otherwise marked, is available for all customers or downtown Glen Ellyn.
  • Public transit
    Glen Ellyn Metra of the Union Pacific Metra line. Pace Bus: Forest/Pennsylvania stop and/or Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo Cavallino
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (630) 884-4816
  • Catering
    If you are interested in our catering, we have catering menus available in the restaurant. Any and all of the dishes that we serve are available for catering upon request even though they may not all be listed in detail on our catering menu. If you are planning on placing a catering order, please call no later than two days before pickup date. We are able to cater some of our daily specials as well, if you are interested in catering a specific special that we carry, please call for availability of that item for they are subject to change frequently. We are more than happy to accommodate catering order of any kind.
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