Saranello's

4.5

5555 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table.
Feel the energy while dining in a casual and rustic 6700-square-foot setting. Dine at natural reclaimed wood tables with seating for 175, surrounded by inviting darker woods, exposed brick and beams, subtle filament lighting, and accented with muted chocolate and caramel tones throughout.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 777-6878
Website
http://www.saranellos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Brownell
Catering
Catering options available for large party groups. We offer a wide array of family style options and food pans that are guaranteed to please. Catering is available for delivery and pick.
Private party facilities
Private dining facilities also are available for holiday parties, business meetings and other gatherings. Our private dining spaces accommodate parties from 8 to 250. Call our private dining managers to book today.
Private party contact
Lara & Mary: (847) 777-6878 ext. 2

Location
601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Neighborhood
Wheeling
Cross street
Milwaukee and Wolf Rd.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$9.95
bacon, ricotta salata, balsamic
Parmesan-Stuffed Mushrooms$11.95
spinach & ricotta
Calamari Giardinera$16.95
giardiniera
Calamari Giardinera rings only$17.95
giardiniera
Minestrone Bowl$10.95
Homemade Italian Sausage & Peppers$14.95
Caramelized Onions
Toasted Ravioli$12.95
ricotta, parmesan, marinara
Nonna's Stuffed Peppers$14.95
Italian Sausage, Mozzarella

Meatballs

Prime Meatballs$12.95
Marinara

Salads

Small House Salad$11.95
shaved parmesan cheese, olives, red onion, radish, cucumber pepperoncini, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red wine vinaigrette
Large House Salad$14.95
shaved parmesan cheese, olives, red onion, radish, cucumber pepperoncini, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red wine vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad$10.95
mixed greens, goat cheese, toasted pistachios, goat cheese vinaigrette
Small Caesar Salad$11.95
Salads
Large Caesar Salad$14.95
Salads
Small Chop Salad$12.95
Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Scallions, Radishes, Celery, Carrots, Green Beans, Tomatoes, House Vinaigrette
Large Chop Salad$16.95
Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Scallions, Radishes, Celery, Carrots, Green Beans, Tomatoes, House Vinaigrette

Pasta

Gnocchi$19.95
TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE
Chicken Alfredo$18.95
Pasta
Shrimp Diablo Linguine$26.95
spicy tomato sauce
Eggplant Parm$19.95
Braised Short Rib Ravioli$23.95
meat bolognese
Nonna's Meat Lasagna$21.95
meat ragu
Spaghetti w/ Prime Meatball$21.95
pasta
Rigatoni W/ Meat Ragu$21.95
sausage, fennel pollen, parmesan
Lobster Ravioli$28.95
Fettuccine Alfredo W/ Italian Sausage$21.95
Escarole, spinach
Baked Cheese Ravioli$19.95
Marinera

Entree

Pistachio-Crusted Whitefish$29.95
brussels sprouts slaw
Pan-Roasted Atlantic Salmon$29.95
spinach, salsa verde
- Rare$0.00
- Medium rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium well$0.00
- Well done$0.00
Zuppa di Pesce$32.95
fresh fish, calamari, gulf shrimp, mussels w/ linguini & spicy tomato broth
Chicken Limone$22.95
capers, spinach, white wine sauce
Baked Chicken Parmesan$23.95
Braised Beef Short Rib$34.95
parmesan-mashed potatoes, carrots
Black Angus Hamburger$17.95
served w/ french fried potatoes
- Rare$0.00
- Medium rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium well$0.00
- Well done$0.00
Broiled Whitefish$27.95
Broccoli
- Rare$0.00
- Medium rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium well$0.00
- Well done$0.00
Chicken Giardinera$22.95
8oz Filet Mignon$49.95
Vesuvio potatoes
- rare$0.00
- medium rare$0.00
- medium$0.00
- medium well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Chicken Marsala$22.95

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$7.95
Sides
Sautéed Spinach$7.95
Sides
Roasted Veggies$7.95
Garlic Broccolini$7.95
- Steamed$0.00
Brussel Slaw$7.95
Cacio e Pepe Fries$7.95
- No Pepper$0.00
- No Cheese$0.00
Side pasta$7.95
- fettucini$0.00
- gluten free spag$0.00
- gnocchi$0.00
- linguini$0.00
- penne$0.00
- rigatoni$0.00
- spaghetti$0.00
- Fusilli$0.00
- $Meat Ragu$2.00
- Alfredo$0.00
- Arrabiata$0.00
- Butter$0.00
- Diavolo$0.00
- Garlic & EVOO$0.00
- Marinara$0.00
- No Sauce$0.00
- Pesto$0.00
- Pomodoro$0.00
- Spicy Tom Vodka$0.00
- Tomato Vodka$0.00

Dessert

Lemon Cookie Plate$6.95
Dessert
Banana Tiramisu$8.95
Dessert
Apple Crostata$8.95
Dessert
Chocolate Mascarpone Pie$7.95
Dessert
Sicilian Lemon Meringue Pie$7.95

Kids

Kids Cheese Pizza Bread$9.95
Kids
Kids Pepperoni Pizza Bread$9.95
Kids
Kids Grilled Cheese$9.95
Kids
Kids chicken W/ Veg$9.95
Kids
Kids Spagetti Marinera$9.95
Kids
- fettucini$0.00
- gluten free spag$0.00
- gnocchi$0.00
- linguini$0.00
- penne$0.00
- rigatoni$0.00
- spaghetti$0.00
- Fusilli$0.00
- $Meat Ragu$2.00
- Alfredo$0.00
- Arrabiata$0.00
- Butter$0.00
- Diavolo$0.00
- Garlic & EVOO$0.00
- Marinara$0.00
- No Sauce$0.00
- Pesto$0.00
- Pomodoro$0.00
- Spicy Tom Vodka$0.00
- Tomato Vodka$0.00
Kids Spaghetti Butter$9.95
Kids
- fettucini$0.00
- gluten free spag$0.00
- gnocchi$0.00
- linguini$0.00
- penne$0.00
- rigatoni$0.00
- spaghetti$0.00
- Fusilli$0.00
- $Meat Ragu$2.00
- Alfredo$0.00
- Arrabiata$0.00
- Butter$0.00
- Diavolo$0.00
- Garlic & EVOO$0.00
- Marinara$0.00
- No Sauce$0.00
- Pesto$0.00
- Pomodoro$0.00
- Spicy Tom Vodka$0.00
- Tomato Vodka$0.00
Kids Chicken Fingers$11.95
Kids
Kids Chicken Parm$11.95
Kids
- fettucini$0.00
- gluten free spag$0.00
- gnocchi$0.00
- linguini$0.00
- penne$0.00
- rigatoni$0.00
- spaghetti$0.00
- Fusilli$0.00
- $Meat Ragu$2.00
- Alfredo$0.00
- Arrabiata$0.00
- Butter$0.00
- Diavolo$0.00
- Garlic & EVOO$0.00
- Marinara$0.00
- No Sauce$0.00
- Pesto$0.00
- Pomodoro$0.00
- Spicy Tom Vodka$0.00
- Tomato Vodka$0.00

Protein addons

Grilled Chicken$6.95
Protien addons
Grilled Salmon$8.95
Protien addons
Grilled Shrimp$8.95
Protien addons

What 5,555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Saranello's offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "great service." The brunch buffet is a hit with "delicious selections" and "bottomless mimosas." Guests appreciate the "attentive and knowledgeable staff," particularly servers like Mike and Lisa. The ambiance is inviting, with a menu that balances variety and quality.

5,555 Reviews

M
Michele
VIP
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. Unfortunately we felt extremely rushed. No sooner did we order our appetizer, then our salads came along with our entrees. I wish I could give a great review but I fell this is important and something they need to address. Please slow down and let people enjoy their dining experience.
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Richard
Chicago
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and also service ! Will go here again and try many different things on the menu
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Susan
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Sunday brunch! Delicious food and mimosasa. Excellent service!
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Dan
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We haven't been to the brunch in a few years, but we decided to return for a birthday celebration. The overall restaurant has good ambience, the buffet is set up well, and the staff are very attentive. There is a nice meat carving station and a range of entrees, salads, breakfast foods, veggies and desserts. Unfortunately, many of the hot entrees are extremely dry and also the cakes and cookies. The mini sliders were excessively dry/overcooked. French toast pieces had a good flavor, but again, were overcooked and also hard. And, these were two of the things the birthday celebrant had been looking forward to enjoying (from past experiences). Breaded chicken was also dry. Desserts looked appealing but cakes and even cookies were dry/overbaked. Even the chocolate cake piece that was brought out for the celebrant was dry. Price has gone up and is now $43/person and there is an additional service charge which should have ended with the pandemic. While Mimosas are included as well as omelettes and 2 kinds of eggs Benedict (made to order), the value is no longer there, especially with the poor quality in many items included in the buffet.
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Marcia
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great attentive waitress! Food good and noise level tolerable
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S
Sheldon
Chicago
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, great service! Our go to place for Italian food.
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Mary Anne
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the Shrimp Diablo and Short Rib Ravioli with meat sauce!
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Jeff T
VIP
Chicago
95 reviews
5.0
95 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner at Saranello’s. We were seated immediately with our OpenTable reservations. Our server Mike B was very attentive, professional and knowledgeable about the menu. We all enjoyed the food and in particular I enjoyed the braised beef short rib. One of the managers Dan stopped by to say hello and check on our satisfaction with the food and service. Our entire party of 4 expressed satisfaction all the way around. We will definitely be dining at Saranello’s in the near future.
Saranello'sResponded 4 days ago
Hello Jeff T, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dinner at Saranello's! It's great to know that you were seated promptly with your OpenTable reservations and that our team was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We're glad you enjoyed the braised beef short rib and our team's visit made your experience even better. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your feedback is encouraging. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team
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Melissa
VIP
Chicago
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, friendly service and cute atmosphere.
Saranello'sResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Melissa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our atmosphere to be cute. It's always our goal to provide a great dining experience for our guests. We noticed that you rated our service a bit lower - we're always looking for ways to improve. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon.
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janet
VIP
Las Vegas
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food and drinks and also service were outstanding!
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Saranello's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 777-6878.

Saranello's is rated 4.5 stars by 5555 OpenTable diners.

Saranello's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

Additional information

Cross street
Milwaukee and Wolf Rd.
Neighborhood
Wheeling
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Brownell
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.saranellos.com/
Phone number
(847) 777-6878
Catering
Catering options available for large party groups. We offer a wide array of family style options and food pans that are guaranteed to please. Catering is available for delivery and pick.
Private party facilities
Private dining facilities also are available for holiday parties, business meetings and other gatherings. Our private dining spaces accommodate parties from 8 to 250. Call our private dining managers to book today.
Private party contact
Lara & Mary: (847) 777-6878 ext. 2

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Saranello's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Gnocchi

Salad

Gnocchi Alla Vodka

Antipasti

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$9.95

Parmesan-Stuffed Mushrooms$11.95

Calamari Giardinera$16.95

Calamari Giardinera rings only$17.95

Minestrone Bowl$10.95

Homemade Italian Sausage & Peppers$14.95

Toasted Ravioli$12.95

Nonna's Stuffed Peppers$14.95

Meatballs

Prime Meatballs$12.95

Salads

Small House Salad$11.95

Large House Salad$14.95

Roasted Beet Salad$10.95

Small Caesar Salad$11.95

Large Caesar Salad$14.95

Small Chop Salad$12.95

Large Chop Salad$16.95

Pasta

Gnocchi$19.95

Chicken Alfredo$18.95

Shrimp Diablo Linguine$26.95

Eggplant Parm$19.95

Braised Short Rib Ravioli$23.95

Nonna's Meat Lasagna$21.95

Spaghetti w/ Prime Meatball$21.95

Rigatoni W/ Meat Ragu$21.95

Lobster Ravioli$28.95

Fettuccine Alfredo W/ Italian Sausage$21.95

Baked Cheese Ravioli$19.95

Entree

Pistachio-Crusted Whitefish$29.95

Pan-Roasted Atlantic Salmon$29.95

Zuppa di Pesce$32.95

Chicken Limone$22.95

Baked Chicken Parmesan$23.95

Braised Beef Short Rib$34.95

Black Angus Hamburger$17.95

Broiled Whitefish$27.95

Chicken Giardinera$22.95

8oz Filet Mignon$49.95

Chicken Marsala$22.95

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$7.95

Sautéed Spinach$7.95

Roasted Veggies$7.95

Garlic Broccolini$7.95

Brussel Slaw$7.95

Cacio e Pepe Fries$7.95

Side pasta$7.95

Dessert

Lemon Cookie Plate$6.95

Banana Tiramisu$8.95

Apple Crostata$8.95

Chocolate Mascarpone Pie$7.95

Sicilian Lemon Meringue Pie$7.95

Kids

Kids Cheese Pizza Bread$9.95

Kids Pepperoni Pizza Bread$9.95

Kids Grilled Cheese$9.95

Kids chicken W/ Veg$9.95

Kids Spagetti Marinera$9.95

Kids Spaghetti Butter$9.95

Kids Chicken Fingers$11.95

Kids Chicken Parm$11.95

Protein addons

Grilled Chicken$6.95

Grilled Salmon$8.95

Grilled Shrimp$8.95

Overall ratings and reviews