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La Notte Cafe
La Notte Cafe, located in Berwyn, is a real treasure! This new bistro, open in May 2006, is the creation of Giovanni Matteo Mancini; it successfully combines outstanding cuisine in an elegant yet family friendly atmosphere. Giovanni is a restaurateur with experience that spans from his native city of Bari to Phoenix, and now in Berwyn. Delightfully decorated with pale coral walls and festive artwork, this corner cafe is large enough for a crowd, yet intimate enough for
festive celebrations. The staff is outstanding, friendly and unbelievably attentive. Most of their dishes are handmade ---their pastas and desserts are made by hand, and their entrees feature old family recipes. You won't be disappointed by the cuisine at La Notte.
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festive celebrations. The staff is outstanding, friendly and unbelievably attentive. Most of their dishes are handmade ---their pastas and desserts are made by hand, and their entrees feature old family recipes. You won't be disappointed by the cuisine at La Notte.
30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(5)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(27)
- fit for foodies(16)
- romantic(15)
- special occasion(15)
- good for groups(13)
- kid-friendly(10)
La Notte Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Italian restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A wonderful place to have that special occasion, small family gathering or with friends. A good wine list with helpful recommendations from your server."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, kid-friendly, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not large enough portions for the $. The food was tasty, but I love all Italian food. This was nothing special, not bad, not great, but definitely a little pricey for the portions."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 3 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A real gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was wonderful and they are willing to modify anything to meet your own taste. Service ane food quality for top notch. The family (owners) were on hand to make you feel very welcome and appreciated. We came in from Munster Indiana and it was well worth the trip!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 4 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
La Notte for Any Occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've returned to La Notte quite often since a relative recommended it several months ago, and our group keeps getting bigger each time. It's one of our favorite restaurants because we always leave extremely satisfied with the food and service.
We keep ordering our favorites - grilled calamari, caprese salad, fettucine alfredo, fruti di mari (mussels, clams, calamari, and shrimp) with linguine in red sauce, fresh fish with grilled vegetables and linguine. Everything is fresh and made to order - e.g., the owner recommended farfalle (bow tie) pasta for the kids instead of fettucine because it would be easier for them to eat (spot on!) - and we've made other substitutions for our preferences.
Wish we could go every week!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 5 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Little out of the way, but worth it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service,service, service!Great Food, great food,great food!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
MMM...GOOD
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Every dish is made to order. You can the tell by the qualitiy of food."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Birthday Treat.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have a birthday tradition where the family member whose birthday it is gets to pick the cuisine and then we go to restaurant featuring that cuisine that we have never been to. I picked Italian and, to our good fortune,we ended up at La Notte Cafe in Berwyn. What an enjoyable experience it was from the warm friendly atmosphere to the delicious appetizers and entrees. We had grilled calamari for an appetizer. For dinner,I had the Chilean Sea Bass, one son had the Veal Piccata, the other had a spaghetti dish, while my wife had the Risotto Funghi. They barely had to wash our plates when we finished if you know what I mean. The owner-host, Giovanni, was very nice and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We will definitely return!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 8 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mangia
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Giovanni was amazing. Took college roommate from out of town and my daughter, who has celiac's. The food was absolutely delicious, the owner/chef made us feel like family. Best veal parmagiana and halibut we have had in years, and yummy home-made sausage. We will definitely be back"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
La Notte is a downtown Chicago
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"La Notte is a downtown Chicago caliber restaurant quietly tucked away along the Metra track in Berwyn. A must do for anyone seeking authentic Italian food in a great setting."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We found La Notte on Open
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We found La Notte on Open Table while stuck in traffic on the way to pick up family at Midway. We knew we wanted to find a place for dinner out near Midway before fighting the traffic back into the city. What a fantastic surprise! The service was attentive, friendly and informative. The owner also spent some time talking to us as well. The food was really amazing, authentic Italian. They take a very flexible approach to the menu letting you customize and mix/match different preparations. The waiter was amazing with our 4-year-old daughter, painting a vivid picture of the butterfly-shaped pasta (farfalle)!
I can't wait to find an excuse to go back, or maybe we'll just make a special trip from the city - it was that good!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We go to La Notte for the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We go to La Notte for the consistency in service and food quality and this time was no different. This restaurant could easily be dropped in the middle of Rush Street and compete. The food and service are a direct reflection of the owners pride in keeping this place up. You will see him serving tables and interacting with customers."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Celebrated my birthday here with my husband and kids. The service is outstanding. Wait staff is very attentive. The food is incredible, my Italian grandmother would approve!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I very much wanted to like
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I very much wanted to like this place, as I like the idea of these small, local eateries that are NOT chains but very much "themselves." I just thought in this case that the prices were high for the quality we got. It's a humble place in terms of the chef's abilities -- so I thought the prices should reflect the fact that it's really a pretty amateur Italian storefront restaurant."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2002
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Review 14 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Five steaks out of five.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff often mentions they can make any meal to order, you do not have to be cornered by their extensive menu. I ordered for my wife, I knew their fish was fresh and asked what they had in the back and what kind of steaks. The waiter, off the top of his head, began a long list of fish from Blue Fin to fresh Alaskan Cod, after he finished with the fish, his list of steaks made my mouth water. Grain fed T-Bones, Porterhouse, Rib eye, Loins and rib roasts. I ordered the Porterhouse, medium well, with blue Cheese crumbles, baked potato with sour cream, butter and a light layer of fresh ground sea salt for my green vegetable I asked for broccoli with parmesan cheese melted on it and lightly sprinkled with fresh ground pepper. My lovely wife h"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Valentines day. Had reservations
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Valentines day. Had reservations but still had to wait one hour. Slow service. Food was overcooked."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 16 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Valentine's day experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and good service. Will be back to try it when they don't have a special menu"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
4 1/2 star awesome Berwyn gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We happened upon La Notte Cafe because we wanted to be close to Fitzgerald's for the music, so I checked out Open Table and saw that folks seemed to really like this spot...well, as a person who dines out a lot, is a good cook himself and someone who appreciates a great meal for a good price, La Notte comes through with flying colors!
The owner, his son, the staff, all awesome---friendly, helpful and full of Barese zest for life, la dolce vida indeed! Our food was really fresh, fantastic grilled calamari, unreal, seriously...I had veal picatta and it was perfect, my wife had arrabiata sauce on fresh pasta, our friends had grilled salmon and zuppe de pesce and it was to die for, I am not kidding. Look, we drove to Berwyn from Palatine...!!"
The owner, his son, the staff, all awesome---friendly, helpful and full of Barese zest for life, la dolce vida indeed! Our food was really fresh, fantastic grilled calamari, unreal, seriously...I had veal picatta and it was perfect, my wife had arrabiata sauce on fresh pasta, our friends had grilled salmon and zuppe de pesce and it was to die for, I am not kidding. Look, we drove to Berwyn from Palatine...!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for La Notte Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service. The
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service. The restaurant was very accommodating to our needs. We were not rushed out and had time to visit with friends we had not seen in a while.
All were pleased and said the would return."
All were pleased and said the would return."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Notte Cafe
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate