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Enzo and Lucia
Homemade pasta is the specialty at this Long Grove Italian restaurant housed in a former Victorian-style home on the border of Arlington Heights. Begin your delicious authtentic Italian meal with bruschetta, grilled calamari or prosciutto with melon. You will enjoy the best authentic Italian food in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs.
A daily risotto, fresh fish served whole and veal chops are among the hearty selections. Potato gnocchi is a popular dish. Homemade desserts include cannoli and tiramisu.
The candlelit main dining room in our Italian Restaurante, located upstairs, is painted green and burgundy. Wood paneling, a fireplace, French windows and well-spaced tables make for an intimate atmosphere. The view of a fountain and flower garden spells romance. A kitchen table provides a glimpse behind the scenes.
Limited outside summer seating is available.
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A daily risotto, fresh fish served whole and veal chops are among the hearty selections. Potato gnocchi is a popular dish. Homemade desserts include cannoli and tiramisu.
The candlelit main dining room in our Italian Restaurante, located upstairs, is painted green and burgundy. Wood paneling, a fireplace, French windows and well-spaced tables make for an intimate atmosphere. The view of a fountain and flower garden spells romance. A kitchen table provides a glimpse behind the scenes.
Limited outside summer seating is available.
54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(29)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(34)
- special occasion(16)
- fit for foodies(12)
- good for groups(12)
- romantic(12)
- kid-friendly(11)
Enzo and Lucia Reviews List
Review 1 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bread
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Various chicken dishes ordered by our group were delicious. The meatballs I ordered were not. The bread and garlic oil were delicious! Service was attentive."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The place was very nice and fairly quiet. The food was a little disappointing, but could have been my choice. Was expecting more, but it wasn't too bad overall."
Dined on 3/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gem in Long Grove
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you like good Italian food at a reasonable price, this is the place. Tables can be pretty close together which doesn't make for a romantic evening. However, the food, price and service makes this one of my favorite places."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Restaurant did not have our open table reservation that we had made weeks early so put at only table left which was in front near path of staff and customers under plant. We were celebrating our anniversary. This table was not relaxing or romantic and quite distracting location. Food however was excellent."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 5 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We arrived 5 minutes prior to our reservation. We were greeted rudely and told "10 minutes". We were never acknowledged again. 20 minutes after our reservation time we waked out and went elsewhere for dinner. I won't be going back"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 6 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gluten-Free Option
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I appreciate the gluten-free pasta."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth the wait
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went on a Saturday night. We were seated right away, but had to wait a while for the waitress, who was very sweet and capable, just overworked. It was 30 minutes before the appetizer arrived. The kitchen and wait staff seemed overwhelmed by the crowd. We were starting to get a little annoyed by how slow everything was, but when the food finally came, it was worth it! The entrees were delicious, and the portions were huge.
We would definitely go back but might avoid Saturday at 7:00"
We would definitely go back but might avoid Saturday at 7:00"
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent experience. You
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent experience. You can tell it has a very loyal following by the number of hugs the diners were giving waitresses !"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My husband and I have been
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I have been going to Enzo's for several years and have always enjoyed the food. The garlic spread is extremely flavorful accompanied by the bread. My husband had the veal franchise and I had the salmon. Both were excellent. We will definitely be returning again."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful, as always. One
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful, as always. One of our very favorite restaurants."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Italian outside of my kitchen!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Perfect spot for a romantic 1st date or 121st date! The place was packed but we felt like the only ones there: very comfortable, good service & great food! To start our server brought a plate of deliciousness (go easy if its a 1st date cuz its packed with lots of yummy chopped garlic, spices and evoo!) and a side of warm crusty bread. Appetizer was a veal-mushroom cappellaci-just heavenly. My husband's minestrone was spot on & my salad perfect. Entree's were worth the wait: chicken francese done just right, & they made a chicken milanese for my husband although it's not on the menu & during a busy Sat. night. To-die-for homemade cannoli topped off the meal. With a view of quaint Long Grove under twinkle lights :-) Mille grazie Enzo & Lucia!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 12 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our family went there for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our family went there for Easter; so, they were busy and we felt rushed. The soup was cold and it didn't look or taste home made. The Easter bread was not as pictured in their brochure & it was stale. The waitress did not seem happy about being asked questions."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food, service and decor
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food, service and decor were average at best for the prices charged."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
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Review 14 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overpriced for simple italian
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overpriced for quality of food, but that's what you get in Long Grove. The pizza was very good, but the seafood was marginal at best as was the filet."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 16 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of my favorite restaurants
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of my favorite restaurants in the Chicago area. In addition to dining there with friends and family on a regular basis, we had my son/daughter-in-law wedding rehearsal dinner there and it was fabulous."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had a reservation and upon
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a reservation and upon arrival, the restaurant had moved a private party into the main dining room and seating us in the downstairs party room. The room was stuffy, the service was less than attentive, the food was fair and appeared to have been an after thought left over from something else. We will most likely not be back. Very disppointing experience."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
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Review 18 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always good food and wine.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good food and wine. Have been there many times and have enjoyed every meal with family and friends. Really friendly staff. A great neighborhood find in the quaint town of Long Grove."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Taste of Little Italy
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nestled amongst cottage store fronts selling antiques and cobble stone walk ways, it was like walking into the past. Food was hearty and robust, with zesty garlic sauce given to dip bread when seated. Busy Saturday night right after Valentine's Day, so getting a table on line for 7 PM was a miracle. We had a little wait for table, but food was over all good, basic Italian. Nothing fancy,but good. Great family place."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicioso
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful food, caring service each time, including this most recent visit. A great restaurant for any occasion!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Another outstanding visit-
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Another outstanding visit- Saturday evening dinner at Enzo & Lucia. We brought family this time to experience the great food and we were not disappointed. From terrific salads, fresh seafood appetizers and all of our entree's everything was done very well. Portions are generous at each course and the ingredients are all top notch. We had clams in red sauce over fettucini, veal marsala, a tilapia special and shrimp over spaghetti and everybody was happily satisfied. The service was great as usual and I appreciate the professionalism that is found here. Another great experience, which is why we keep coming back. Once again I am happy to support our local, non-corporate restaurants."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As always, we have thoroughly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always, we have thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Enzo and Lucia's. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, the food is excellent and prices reasonable. What more could anyone ask for."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for a very nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place for a very nice dinner. Waitress was attentive, but gave us time to sit and talk and enjoy a cocktail before dinner. We were not rushed."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Another great experiance at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Another great experiance at Enzo and Lucia 2-1-2013. From our appetizers of great baked clams and the best bruschetta, to our salads with house-made dressings, to the entrees of shrimp diavolo, vitello frances and bistecca vesuvio everything was terrific. The food is scratch made and it shows through in the fresh ingredients. Our waiter was professional and accomodating and patient. The room was comfortable even though it was frigid outside. On our third trip here we have even more reasons to return, and we will. Stay out of the corporate places and enjoy the local businesses."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Enzo and Lucia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Best Authentic Family Restaurant"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been going to Enzo & Lucia's for over 8 years now. The food is consistently delicious. From the moment you walk in, it feels like home. You can hear family conversations coming from the kitchen.Lucia greets you with a warm welcome and oversees that anyone who walks through the door is welcome as family. Enzo is in the kitchen with their 2 sons, Angelo & Gennaro cooking up their homemade Pastas, Soups-Salads, fresh to order.Individual Homemade Gourmet Pizza's made with fresh Ingredients/imported cheese.They buy their Chicken, veggies-potato's Fresh from the Market.You can taste the difference. Tiramisu is outstanding!They also offer Gluten Free.Inviting Bar area,TV/Sports-great Beautiful music & views. Outdoor dining in the summer."
Dined on 01/11/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Enzo and Lucia
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic