Angelo's Banquets - Elmhurst

**Dine-In Review:** **Meal Type:** Dinner **Food Rating:** 5/5 **Service Rating:** 5/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 5/5 I had a fantastic dining experience! The food was exceptional, earning a perfect score for its flavor and presentation. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff who made us feel welcomed and cared for. The atmosphere was equally impressive, creating a warm and inviting setting for a delightful dinner. Highly recommend!

The food was excellent, with plenty of gluten-free options available. Overall, I rated the food a 5, the service a 5, and the atmosphere a 5.

As for the food, it was subpar. The marinara sauce tasted like thick ketchup and lacked any real flavor. It's hard to believe this is the only Italian restaurant where you leave still feeling hungry. The portion sizes made me feel like I had ordered from a children's menu. When I requested some hot giardiniera, he brought out just two tiny portions and asked if I wanted both. I insisted that I needed both. I also asked for Italian dressing but received balsamic instead. I was too hungry to wait for him to come back, and it felt like he would take his time. I ended up eating, but I could have had better food at an Olive Garden in Kentucky. My date ordered a seafood salad that was quite perplexing; I didn't realize celery was considered seafood. Her salad was mostly celery with a few thawed calamari rings. When I mentioned to the waiter that they seemed frozen, he assured me they were fresh and made to order. He misled us. They were clearly previously frozen, quickly thawed, and tossed in oil with a lot of celery. My date has never sent back a meal, but this was the first time I saw her refuse one. The calamari looked like it had "GOODYEAR" stamped on it. There is nothing that would convince me to return to this place. The food and service were both terrible. This establishment should be closed down. If you want a good meal, head to The Rainbow Cafe across the street. This place was just awful.

Service: Dine-in Meal Type: Lunch Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

Service: The service was exceedingly slow and lacking in attention. One staff member, in particular, exhibited unprofessional behavior, including loudly arguing with a colleague and resorting to vulgar gestures and verbal insults. Food: I would rate the food with one star, and even that feels generous. Ambiance: The atmosphere was very nice, which was the only positive aspect of my visit.