Chicago Prime Italian

Schaumburg, United States

3.8

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

Contacts

QR code, vCard

Telephone:
+1 847-240-1414
Website:
www.chicagoprimeitalian.com
Address:
1370 E Bank Dr, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 miPace Northwest Transportation Center
0.5 miWoodfield Mall
0.9 miGolf & Plum Grove
Categories:
QR code
Download QR Image Download vCard

Map

Streetview

Activate map

Bussiness info

Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Valet, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Trendy
Noise Level
Average
Music
Live
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Coat Check
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Schaumburg) 7:39 AM Friday, November 29, 2024

Business hours

Monday 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Locally-​owned, Chicago Prime Italian’s menu focuses on the bold flavors and simple comforts of classic Italian fare featuring generous portions, fresh ingredients and personal touches such as house-​made pastas & sauces. Steak, veal, chops, fresh seafood and distinctive Italian dishes are complemented by a carefully-​selected wine and classic cocktail menu. Award-​Winning Chef Javiel Villalobos oversees a menu brimming with fresh Italian flavors. Most signature entrees range from $ 15-​$ 21. The warm, inviting atmosphere comfortably accommodates both large parties and guests celebrating intimate occasions. Guests can enjoy seasonal seating on the spacious & romantic outdoor patio. Live music Thursday — Saturday. Like on Facebook or follow on Twitter for specials, events & offers. Private Dining and event space is available for meetings, corporate, networking or social events.

History

Established in 2014.

Opened in April of 2014. One of Schaumburg’s only family owned restaurants left in an ocean of chains.

Meet the Business Owner

AJG K.

Business Owner

AJ learned everything from his father George growing up in a booth at the old Prime Table Restaurant in Rolling Meadows. People, food and service is in his DNA and he loves the business from all aspects of operations. Heavily involved in the community AJ takes pride in his family and service to the community.

Related places

Explore similar places:
1
ft
Rosebud Old World Italian
1370 Bank Dr
1
mi
Zio Giovanni
46 S Meacham Rd
1
mi
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1925 E Golf Rd
1
mi
Zeal Restaurant
680 Mall Dr
1
mi
Barnelli’s Pasta Bowl
611 E Golf Rd
1
mi
Noodles & Company
1400 N Meacham Rd

Vicinity

Near this location:
1
ft
Rosebud Old World Italian
1370 Bank Dr
260
ft
Addison Search
1375 E Woodfield Rd
260
ft
Ameriprise Financial Advisors
1375 E Woodfield Rd, Ste 750
260
ft
Bradley Barrie - Ameriprise Financial Advisor
1375 E Woodfield Rd Ste 750
260
ft
Car-X
1375 E Woodfield Rd Ste 500
260
ft
Ameriprise Financial Advisors - Barrie & Associates
1375 E Woodfield Rd Ste 750

20 reviews of Chicago Prime Italian

No registration required
Place rating: 5
Schaumburg, IL
Eddie rocks! Order the Woodford old fashioned. He is bar far the best bartender in all the suburbs! Andy do what you’re can to keep this gem. Thanks to all the staff for making every visit make me feel special
Place rating: 5
Schaumburg, IL
chicago prime Italian is a wonderful place. they always treat you like royalty. food is delicious, drinks are tasty, and the staff is outstanding. the owner is very personal and kind. the bar tender Eddie has a quick wit, is very knowledgeable about drinks, and makes a great atmosphere for the establishment. definitely recommend chicago prime Italian to everyone
Place rating: 5
Hoffman Estates, IL
We’ve been here twice and it’s been exceptionally great both times. From the drinks to the food to the
Deserts. It’s ALL good.
Place rating: 5
Lombard, IL
I made the mistake of eating too much of the free bread when I sat down to eat. The server, I think her name was Heather, did a great job of taking care of our group, which is a fairly demanding large bunch. Some of the people in our group are a little picky and hard to deal with and they complain everywhere that we go. I wasn’t surprised, when there were complaints about the salad and the wait, but I decided to write a review, because the owner or manager on duty was simply awesome. He even made my hard to please family member happy, which doesn’t happen often. We had some stuffed mushroom that we were simply amazing, which I also ate too much of, because they were delicious! I didn’t have much room left for my dinner, but the ribs that I had were awesome and I enjoyed the hell out of eating them the next day. We have a big group and a lot drinks per person, but I didn’t have to take out a second mortgage to pay for it all, so I was extremely happy with everything and I look forward to going back. #WhoCaresAboutSalad
Place rating: 4
Arlington Heights, IL
Our first time dining at Chicago Prime Italian. An upscale Italian restaurant with a varied menu and helpful, attentive staff. Our server Heather gave us her recommendations and we took her advice on several of them. We had the baked goat cheese appetizer and found it quite tasty, something we would definitely have again. We both had pastas with vodka sauce adding crumbled sausage for extra spice, and this worked quite well together. No room for dessert, so will have to try that next time.
Overall an enjoyable experience. We will be back…
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
Went for an early dinner here last Saturday which was nice because we had our pick of table. We chose to sit outside. The outside dining was very nice.
Bill, our waiter was fabulous. We wanted to relax with a few drinks for a bit before eating and he paid very close attention to our beverages without being intrusive.
Once we did order food, it was great.
Highly recommend the pasta in vodka sauce and the chicken vesuvio. The kitchen even split the portions on two plates which was nice.
I will definitely be coming back.
Place rating: 5
Joliet, IL
Dined at this restaurant last evening with a group of friends. Best Italian food we have ever had! More so, our waitress Rose was the best server! She was very friendly with great energy! We will definitely make this restaurant a priority on out next visit, and will only ask for Rose to be our server!
Place rating: 5
Barrington, IL
Came here on a slow week night to get a drink or two after work and I was enjoying the warm weather so I sat on the patio. My waiter was Marco and he was very attentive even though having more than a few other tables. I wasn’t really hungry, but he seemed very knowledgable about the menu and insisted I try something. I got the garlic butter breaded clams and they were superb! It actually was perfect since I didn’t want to eat a whole meal, but went hand in hand with my drink, something tasty to nibble on. Great experience here, will come back with friends for a full course meal. But now I have very high expectations for this place, as the waiter I had made my visit exquisite. Hopefully the rest of the staff is as enthusiastic and charming as him. Good service makes a huge difference.
Place rating: 5
Schaumburg, IL
Some of the other dishes that I highly recommend other than the chicken prosciutto. Is the porkchops The Calabazie. Meatball salad is delicious and baked clams. I’ve been coming here for years and I have never thought of that meal yet
Place rating: 5
Alexandria, IN
I was in the ‘burbs for work and wanted a nice meal while I got some emails done. Decided on this joint and am so glad that I did. Eddy, the bartender, was amazing. He suggested the brick chicken dish but told me to get it «calabrese»
Style which isn’t on the menu. FANTASTIC! The live music they have in the bar was so entertaining. I’ve not been as impressed as I was with this place in quite a while. I’ve found my «spot» when I travel here for work.
Place rating: 1
Chicago, IL
Very disappointing Mother’s Day brunch. When we made our reservation, we checked to make sure that their regular menu would be available, as none of us want a huge buffet lunch. Both the website and a sign outside said the regular menu would be available. We waited for our table, ordered our drinks, and only THEN did they say that only the buffet was available due to «a problem in the kitchen». As we were already seated, we decided to stay, but we wish we hadn’t. (They also didn’t tell us that champagne drinks were included with the brunch until after we’d already ordered wine.)
The restaurant isn’t configured to handle a buffet well — huge lines of people for the buffet were snaked back through the restaurant waiting for food, so even those who were seated had people standing right next to them and couldn’t enjoy a relaxing lunch. And the buffet food was mediocre at best. We won’t be back.
Place rating: 2
Carpentersville, IL
We went to Chicago Prime Italian for our friends 30th birthday. First, let me say Pedro, the bus boy was amazing. He was far more efficient and accommodating to our party than our actual «server.»
Our reservations had been made 2 months in advance, indicating that our group would be large (20.) We were seated at 7:15. Orders were placed (apps, salads, dinner) all by 7:30.
One appetizer order was never submitted to the kitchen. Even after inquiring we were assured it took longer because they were mussels. Then the manager came out, apologized & told us they forgot to put it in. 8:15 we finally get the ONE missing appetizer, which apparently held up the salads too. Our dinner wasn’t served until 9:40 pm!
That is maddening! I ordered the caprese chicken… god awful for $ 25. Dry & flavorless. Sides came out after the entrée on a few of our friends. To top it off… the server was passive, rude & completely unapologetic.
If the restaurant couldn’t accommodate the large party they should have denied the reservations or be prepared w/​necessary staff members.
Stars were for Pedro!
No I wouldn’t go back or recommend. I’ll take my business across the road to Maggianos. Save your time & money.
Place rating: 4
Palatine, IL
Had dinner at this place last night. Traditional italian place. They have delicious martinis, I had the key lime pie martini which was delicious but very strong. The second. I had was the Starburst martini, it was a tasty layer of blue and red with a cherry at the bottom.
They serve complimentary bread. It smelled and tasted soooo fresh. As an appetizer we ordered some type of shrimp (not the cocktail but this was breaded with butter dressing) it was pretty good.
As an entrée I had the eggplant Parmesan. Amazing but a large portion served with a side of pasta, also a big portion. It was filling but very good food.
As a dessert we ordered the cannoli, there’s two and they’re huge! Plan to share!
Place rating: 1
Glenview, IL
Came to the restaurant on a Saturday night with the family. Overall service, ambiance, and experience was awful. The noise level was ridiculous and management did not do anything to address the band playing at a noise level par with a concert. I thought this was a decent place to have dinner. Do not waste your money!
Place rating: 5
Palatine, IL
I went here with an old friend who suggested it. I live only a mile or so from here and have been curious about it, but just never stopped by. When he suggested it, I jumped at the opportunity.
First, I disagree with the $$ rating. It should be $$$. But, considering the service and the quality of the foods, I do think it was worth the extravagance.
I would classify this as an old style Italian restaurant. Darkly lit, white linen tablecloths, waiters dressed formally. Service was outstanding as was the meal.
Highly recommended.
Place rating: 2
Schaumburg, IL
I really wanted to like this restaurant, and the white table cloth setting gave me great hope.
My family and I ordered an appetizer and shortly thereafter our dinners with salads. After the bread and appetizer were gone we waited interminably for our salad. No bread refill was ever offered.
When the salad did come it was very disappointing — a supermarket bag salad with a ladle of dressing.
Again we waited for over an hour for dinner. The food was above average — risotto had good flavor, pasta and chicken dishes held up well.
In all, we spent more than 90 minutes waiting for the next course, and not with attentive service. We were not in the mood to spend and more time for coffee or dessert.
With so many very good Italian places in the NW suburbs, I’d recommend skipping Chicago Prime Italian.
Place rating: 4
Glendale Heights, IL
Really had a great time here. The staff was excellent. First time here and we felt we were part of a family. The food was great. Especially the fried calamari appetizer and the Calabrese Pork Chops which were to die for. Excellent bread and chilled glasses. I tasted the Salmon Risotto and I must say, it was the best I ever tasted. We also ordered Zuppa Di Mare and Chicken Prosciutto. Both of which were excellent. I believe their soups were rather bland. Soups didn’t reflect their main courses.
We met the manager. He seemed pleasant and modest. He won’t be loosing any sleep in knowing we would be recommending this place to others. Nice, very nice place. Professional.
One other thing I feel I should mention. The suggested gratuity amount on our food bill was wrong. They totaled up our tax with our food bill when tabulating for the 18%, 20%, and 25% suggested gratuity. For a couple it’s no big deal but it’s certainly worth noting for a large food and drink tab for 7 people. I pointed this out to our waitress but it didn’t seem to faze her.
IBB
Place rating: 2
Barrington, IL
Well it was Valentine’s Day so I gave them the benefit of the doubt… After some clown said he was me and stole my reservation for my table after I had already checked and we said we were sitting at the bar… The food took forever to arrive … When my entre (crab grouper) arrived it was cold. Wtf??? Sent it back … Was reheated and the middle was still cold… Now I have to take the leftovers home for my dog… But to be fair the 2 itty bitty filets were warm enough … It was funny when my girlfriend spilled the cream in front of the waiter and I watched him walk away without doing anything …3?
It’s a shame when the busboy is much better than the waiter thanks for getting us a coffee… It would’ve been a better $ 200 spent flying to San Diego for tacos… #justsayin
Place rating: 3
Mount Prospect, IL
5 Stars for Service, 4 Stars for Ambiance, 2 Stars for Food. Ultimately decided on 3 stars because the ribs literally made me sick by the end of the night.
Came with a group of 6 for a birthday dinner and I thought the dining room itself was gorgeous. It looks like a good venue for a rehearsal dinner but it was fairly empty (Wednesday night at 7pm). Our waitress was sweet and checked on us several times. Most of our party ordered some variance of pasta, I ordered the BBQ ribs (on special) and my husband ordered the salmon.
8-​FINGER CAVATELLI = the only dish that was finished. the texture was great and the sauce was a solid marinara
RIGATONI VODKA = awesome sauce. basic but good
FUSILLI CARBONARA = my mom said it was too salty but I felt it was bland compared to a true Italian Carbonara. The sauce was too thin for my taste.
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS = the meatballs were juicy and flavorful. seems Chicago Prime is good at the basics.
SALMON = decent. he ordered a side of the mushrooms which were well seasoned.
BBQ RIBS = gross. the sauce did not mask the smell of the pork which already made my stomach churn a bit. I had about 3 of them before I decided I wasn’t hungry anymore. On top of the bad taste I spent a lot of time in the bathroom once I arrived home. On the plus side the fries were awesome (double-​fried).
Maybe the steaks are much better but I don’t think I’ll be back anytime soon to test that theory out.
Place rating: 4
Homer Glen, IL
Didn’t know what to expect. Mall food? Overpriced? Eat it and beat it?
Answer: none of the above.
Atmosphere was relaxed chic with good sized rooms. The wine list had only a modest mark-​up.
Service: Carol and Rose, made for a friendly, efficient tag-​team. They were fun. I’d go back just to talk to them!
But-​the-​food! I had egg batter chicken with spinach and lemon sauce. It was perfect… the most enjoyable restaurant dish in quite a while. The salmon appeared equally sumptuous.
Prices were a good value given the good quality. I’d definitely go back.