Best Italian Restaurants in Kankakee

We chose here for Valentine’s dinner. Pulling up it was complimentary Valet park only. Very friendly and efficient. We had a 6:30 reservation and were seated within 15 minutes in spite bustling crowd waiting. Matt C was our server. He was fabulous! Informed us of the specials, answered questions, and made recommendations. He said to take our time and enjoy our experience! He guided me through drink and entree choices based on my liking. The Calamity Jane and Papardelle were fantastic and the chicken parmigiana impressive! We were never hurried. We saw huge cake pieces for desert but opted for gelato. Matt let us sample the cannoli too! An excellent evening, even though it was pretty loud with the crowd. The valet men were friendly and efficient. We will be back! Thank you for a great time!

Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Davanti Enoteca - Food, Service, Ambiance - all were first rate...

Beautiful atmosphere and decor with incredible views. House music played in the background, the bar is gorgeous and the people are here to see and be seen. Thankfully, the food and service stands up to the see and be seen portion of this experience. Service was amazing, our server was warm, friendly, happy to make suggestions, and funny. We really enjoyed her. The food was delicious - panzanella salad "like summer in a bowl" followed by the wild boar ragu (divinely rich and silky) and then a filete di manzo with parmesan roasted fennel and smashed potatoes. The steak is smoky, with a nice crust on the outside but rare, sweet and tender on the inside. At first, we had FOMO over the pasta, thinking we should have ordered two pastas. Once we had tiramisu for dessert (which was impossibly creamy and rich), we were glad we didn't order a 2nd pasta because we were so full. We ate very well and laughed about it as we rolled out of the St Regis to the car. We had the Blanco Bianco Amargo, a tequila/mezcal drink, and it was divinely crafted with a lovely finish. Everything here is well thought out and carefully executed. I asked our server to surprise me with a glass of red wine suitable for the pasta and steak. She gave me a Barbera, which worked well with the intense richness of the boar and beef. This is a romantic atmosphere, with lots of space and service is such that it allows privacy and the staff understand that. Highly recommend the experience for a date night!

Frankie's NEVER disappoints!! The Valentine's Kids' Night was so much fun and so beautifully planned and executed. My kiddos LOVED the special kids drinks, the coloring sheets, all the decor and little details that made it special for kids. The adults also had many fun choices for specialty Valentine's drinks and desserts, too. As a parent, I really appreciate such an incredible restaurant having these types of events for kids and families. Excellent service as always, absolutely delicious food!!

100% my favorite restaurant in the area. Service is always great, Luis, and the food hot and plenty of it. I'm in the road 30-40 trips a year and get to dine at some awesome restaurants. When I have customers or friends in the area, this is where I take them. Never disappoints