Made In Italy Trattoria

Love this place! Owner is attentive and makes you feel welcome every time. Food is delicious!

yep, they are the real deal! bravo!

We just had dinner at Made in Italy with our daughter and her family (3 girls 8 and younger) and had a wonderful evening. The service was great and the food fantastic. Our granddaughters really liked the calamari and their pasta. Their bolognese sauce is top notch.

Horrible service and the food was a step above Olive Garden. Don’t waste your money or time with this place and definitely don’t bring your kids in this place there are not accommodating at all.
I wanted to like it but the food is average at best and the service is even worse. Another words if you want to spend 18.00 dollars on a plate of Olive Garden quality pasta and 8.00 for a glass of cupcake wine and have horrible service have at it!
Very sad!

We have known Jimmy and Paula for a very long time, since they had Ciao Bella in Glen Ellyn. In addition to creating wonderful food, they are both wonderful, warm, inviting people. It is a family affair with their children and parents. We go there as often as we can, because we know we will love our food and camaraderie.

Have been here many times & always enjoyed. Good menu, service, atmosphere. But last visit was a disappointing rip off. One of our party ordered a shrimp & pasta dish with broccoli. $ 24.95 with 3 measly shrimp on it. Seriously?

Been here twice and love it. Great family atmosphere and food. It’s like eating with family so expect unexpected. Vinny is also super cool.

Great little neighborhood Italian restaurant. It is worth the wait on a Friday or Saturday night. Food is very good and you will probably end up taking some home.

Sadly, the furthest thing from being made in Italy. I’ll give them 1 star in being a step up from the Olive Garden in freshness. The food was bland and overlooked, to say the least we both had mushy, over salted pasta. :(The service was decent. An older gentleman that seemed like the owner kindly apologized and said, «you know these cooks they have no idea what they’re doing»…I’ll leave the rest to your imagination. Let’s hope future customers get properly cooked pasta and overall tastier food than we did.

Small restaurant located near the train station in downtown Glen Ellyn. Maybe a dozen tables or so, kind of cozy. The place had a nice warm vibe going for it. Service was friendly and prompt.
We ordered different dishes. Grilled Salmon, Chicken Vesuvio, and a special which was sausage, meatballs, braciole,(sp?) over pasta.
Had a problem with the salmon dish. The fish was way too strong tasting which led us to believe we got a bad piece of fish maybe past its freshness date.
They corrected the issue with the salmon dish right away so that is a plus and shows that they care about their customers experience, so kudos on that.
Also, the potatoes on the vesuvio dish had that made way earlier and then reheated later taste.
The special pasta dish was alright, nothing remarkable but alright. It was a bit salty though and the pasta part of this dish was on the small side.
Another note: This place is not inexpensive on Italian food.
I wanted to like this place a lot more that I really did. I did not get wowed like a lot of the other reviewers, perhaps because I have some nicer places closer to me. However, I am not hesitant to give them another try.
Cheers to all

This restaurant is charming & quaint and everyone is very kind/​accommodating. The food reminded me of Sunday Dinners prepared by my mom or my great aunt, actually had tears in my eyes the food was so good and comforting.
My husband and I dined on Sun ¹¹⁄₈ our first time and we will be back very soon.
Husband had Spaghetti Carbonara but without the cream sauce and it was delicious! I had the Trio Napolentana with meatball, sausage and braciole over pasta, to say it was delicious is not enough! The owner Vincenzo came over to talk with us and made sure everyone in the restaurant was happy.
We have already told friends and family they have to stop and enjoy this wonderful piece of Italy!
Almost forgot dessert– tiramisu and cannoli do I say more other than just perfect & wonderful way to end a Sunday and weekend!

Amazing! My boyfriend is from Italy, and says it is as good as his moms pasta. We will definitely be back!
He walked in and said «this is exactly like Italy.»

Small but cozy place with simply delicious food. No over the top gimmicky flavors. Just well cooked, fresh Italian fare. Everything from the grilled squid appetizer to sea food pasta was just on point. The server was attentive, but not overbearing. We had our 2 kids with us, who finished eating early and started getting restless. The server, unsolicited and on the house, brought out ice cream for the boys to occupy them, so we could finish enjoying the delicious food in peace. We’ll be back.

I adore this place! My friend and I go out to eat every Wednesday. We tried it a month ago and now this is our Wednesday place!
The owner Vincenzo is quite possibly one of the nicest people I have ever met. The service is fantastic! It so nice to walk into a restaurant and have the staff actually happy to see you!
The food… outstanding! I try something different each time and I haven’t been disappointed yet! For an appetizer you have to try the Vincenzo puffs! They are amazing! It is obvious that the sauces are all homemade. They have something for every appetite here. You will not be disappointed!

What a great place! Homemade pasta, a small but not tiny dining room, a friendly and accommodating people, and delicious delicious food. Great place.

Fantastic Service:
It is a joy to get reacquainted with Vincenzo, whom we have known for 25 years! His amazing personality and service simply cannot be topped. Food is as always: delizioso!

Made in Italy is the best Italian restaurant in the area. Everything about it communicates authentic Italian: the décor, the size, the tablecloths, and the… well, Italians running the place.
I love variety. But when I go to Made in Italy, I rarely stray from the formula: house salad, Rigatoni (or some other pasta) Toscano, and chianti… DONE.
The homemade pasta sets their dishes apart from most places, always cooked with the perfect slightly al dente texture. The sauces balance American-​style Italian rich comfort with classic old country freshness. We’ve only had dessert once, a tiramisu that was a bit too milky.
Made in Italy has a welcoming feel, and not in a smothering, obnoxious way. You will want to go back regularly.

I love this place. Stefano and I came here to celebrate our 24^th wedding anniversary. The food is good and the service is excellent.

We had quite a pleasant dinner at Made in Italy. I don’t care for tomato (and am not much of a garlic fan), so I ordered the spaghetti carbonara with sides of sausage and vegetables. The carbonara was excellent, the vegetables sauteed just the right amount, and the sausage was zesty and anise-​y. Coffee had good flavor and the dinner salad had good greens in it and a tasty balsamic dressing. The bread was crisp/​chewy on the outside and soft inside and was delicious with the olive oil and grated cheese.
My wife, a big tomato fan, ordered the lasagna vegetale and found it to be satisfactory in every way. She also inhaled the bruschetta with gusto.
The noise level was conversation friendly. When we arrived there were three tables occupied by quiet eaters. When we left, two large family groups (one with an adult table and a kid table) had arrived, so the noise level went up. Conversation was still very possible though.
Service was brisque — brisk and verging on brusque. Everything was done efficiently and professionally.
One caution: We were here in early March when the outside temp was in the upper 30s. It was also a little chilly inside. Some diners were wearing their outdoor jackets, and everyone had a sturdy top of some kind on. No spaghetti straps in sight! It did warm up significantly during the time we were there, and during the evening would certainly reach a more comfortable temperature

I saw the pictures that my friend G posted and I immediately hit that bookmark button. I reached out and she assured me that this was THE spot for a fabulous Italian dinner. Fast forward 24 days and we made the trip to Glen Ellyn.
Parking is kinda a pain. We circled the block a few times. First we circled to find the restaurant as it doesn’t really jump out at you in the dark. Then we circled to find an empty spot. Any spot. We got lucky and made our way to the door.
It’s Friday night at about 6:15pm and when we walk in, the restaurant was pretty crowded. A few people were waiting. Birthday dinners were happening and the staff was busily moving about keeping the whole place in constant motion. There were infants all the way to probably ninety-something’s. Everyone and their brother (and their uncles and their mamas and their cousins) seemed to be here for dinner. So when our wait was only about ten minutes, I was pleasantly surprised.
We were seated smack dab in the middle of the restaurant. Between the two of us, we could see everything. This is a cozy establishment, so keep that in mind when planning your visit. I don’t envision strollers fitting. Even my purse was in the way the entire time.
The menu had a nice variety of appetizers, plenty of pasta choices, chicken, veal, seafood, etc. There was a handwritten specials page and we both stuck to that page. I had the Trio Napolitano and he chose stuffed shells with a bolognese sauce. We had the choice of soup or salad. We both chose the chicken with rice soup.
So let’s talk about the food. The bread basket arrived with butter and country crock. There was olive oil on the table. The bread was good. It was room temperature but tasted pretty fresh. The soup. We both thoroughly enjoyed the soup. The base was a chicken stock, not creamy. The rice was perfectly cooked, chicken shredded and the whole bowl perfectly seasoned. I always add pepper, but more out of habit than necessity. That bowl of hot soup really hit the spot! His stuffed shells… He ate them all and did not offer me a bite. He’s not usually a huge eater, but he did say that dinner was very good. My trio consisted of homemade braciole, a large meatball and a piece of sausage over the chef’s choice of pasta. The braciole was fantastic! Tender, rolled beautifully and not loaded with cheese which makes me happy. The meatball was firm and loaded with flavor. The sausage was pushed to the side after one bite. It wasn’t my favorite. They make a chunky tomato sauce and use fresh herbs. The pasta confused me. On the regular menu, I was pretty sure that I read about homemade pasta. On the special menu, the pasta for my entrée was chef’s choice. I should have asked when I ordered, but I was expecting a homemade pasta. This was not. That was disappointing. Also, the focus was definitely on the meat as the pasta was minimal. I was fine with that, but thought it’s worth mentioning. We took a slice of tiramisu home. This was a nice portion. I really enjoyed this treat!
A few other things to mention…
It’s crazy loud in here. It’s a small place which I loved, but it was so loud that we couldn’t enjoy a conversation and kept saying «what?» to each other so we gave up and played on our phones.
If you like personal space, this is in short supply. On a crowded Friday night, I was bumped into and bumping into others the entire time.
The service. Our server was fine. He made no suggestions and kinda talked to us while looking around the restaurant. We weren’t quite sure he was actually addressing us a couple times. I’m hoping it’s because they were so busy. But the busboy… he was amazing! Water glasses never more than half empty. Empty dishes cleared almost immediately. It was like he had a radar and knew just when to swing over!
So I’m really all over the board on this one. I’m going four stars because had we gone on a Monday or Tuesday evening, I think we would have avoided the throng of people which added a whole other element to our dinner. I’m definitely going back with the intent on getting some of that homemade pasta and more meatballs.