I'm surprised to see Olivetti's at #1 on Trip Advisor for Des Plaines. It may be the closest restaurant to our house, but we rarely go there anymore. The food can be quite good and satisfying, but not always. The service is usually very gracious. But avoid the martini's. They unapologetically water them down. It's cozy, but also a little... more

I have a concert coming up in September, and I wanted to plan out where we would dine. This place needs a web site!! It is about five minutes from the allstate arena. it is a very cozy place, and the decor is just cute as hell! The Owners (Gina and Tony) were there and told me a little about... more

If you want fancy ($$$)..go to Carlucci's. If you want tradition...go to Italian Village on Monroe...downtown. If you want singing...go to Tony Spavone's on Lake Street. in Carol Streams. But if you want good food at a nice local restaurant.....this is the place.... It's a neighborhood joint. Sometimes you'll get people with a lotta kids....sometimes people are in bad moods.....that's... more

Have eaten twice at Oliveti's in the past month. Cozy, friendly place. Like eating in someone's home. Service immediate and superb. Food excellent as are the prices. My friend and I stayed late chatting both times and neither time were we encouraged to leave. Can't wait to go back. more

Good food, but very cramped seating. In the winter, it gets down right cold if you're seated near the windows or doors. more

If you want decent service, go somewhere else. If you're willing to be miserable with the service, but eat great food, go to Olivetti's. I've dined here many, many times. I've always been thrilled with the food. I've always been very disappointed with the service. The hostess needs a lesson in manners. The waiters and waitresses turn over constantly and... more

I was quite disappointed to read some of the mixed reviews that Olivetti Restaurant recently received, and having been there before I had to go back to see what, if anything had changed. My conclusion is that the others may have been having a bad day before going to Olivetti. We were promptly seated in a very professional manner by... more

I had a most enjoyable dining experience in this family run restaurant. The friendly atmosphere and excellent attentive service, made this a this a very relaxing setting to enjoy some delicious food. I would highly recommend Olivetti's to anyone seeking fantastic food, and warm friendly service. more

Food was good, atmosphere very good, waitress was pleasant and courteous. but couldn't enjoy because hostess was glaring at other customers or scolding waitress the entire visit. We finally asked for to go containers and went back to hotel. more