Fausto’s Italian Kitchen and Catering
16 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
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Address :
16 S Evergreen Ave
Arlington Heights, IL, 60005 - Phone (847) 255-9049
- Website https://www.faustoskitchen.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :8:00 am - 7:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Nicole W.
Yesterday Candice G got Fausto'd for the very first time. I can't say yesterday was my first time with Fausto's...we've been seeing each other for weeks now and I can finally come out and say how much I am in love with this place. Why? Let me count the ways... 1) Amazing food. Seriously - I have yet to eat anything I haven't adored. Arancini, pizza slices as big as a toddler, ooey gooey (high addicting) turtle cookies, cannolis, homemade salads and more. It's living in an Italian paradise and everything is homemade. 2) Super sweet service. It's mostly family run from the cooking to the cashiers. They'll let you sample and most certainly make you feel at home here whether you're taking a slice to go, pop in every 4 days for turtle cookie (ahem, me) or grab a sandwich and have a seat in their casual dining room. 3) It's affordable! CG and I split a piece of giant pizza, an arancini and a few turtles for $10. That's a beautiful thing. 4) They deliver! I'm not sure of the area, but definitely check it out and give them a call if you're looking for a homecooked meal. Fausto's, this is the start of a gorgeous relationship.
(5)Steve W.
Alert: they now charge a corkage charge for BYOB. Total rip off. Been here many times but today was a first. Pretty shady to change, not post it somewhere in the restaurant and still insist on collecting it. Here's what you get for a corkage fee: a glass. Thats it. I brought not only my own wine, my own cork screw, opened my own bottle of wine and poured it as well. We use to come her for the BYOB. When you take that away all you have is pizza and other items cooked at lunchtime and warmed up. Time to move on.
(2)Kit W.
As I read all of these great reviews about this place, I can't help but think they were having a bad day when I was in there in July 2013 (I know...I'm a little late). First of all, I felt like I walked into an episode of "What would you do?" The owner was yelling at an employee just behind the door to the kitchen. That same employee stormed out to the counter and abruptly asked me or my order. My bad...I wasn't ready. He stormed back to the kitchen...more yelling...then he stormed out the front door. Then he stormed back in....more yelling...then the owner fired him. Finally, a calm, friendly young man took my order. I ordered the very bland and pricey tuna sub for the dining room. He told me I could pay on the way out because I knew I would be ordering gelato to go. The owner had the nerve to come looking for me in the dining room...probably to make sure I didn't do a dine and dash. So, I go to pay for my sandwich and order my gelato, and the owner is all snarky with me. Well...welcome to Yelp, Mr. Snarky. The gelato was good, hence the once star.
(1)Kat Q.
Corkage fees are illegal in Illinois if the restaurant does not have a liquor License. I don't know if Fausto's does or not.
(3)Kate B.
Although the place looked strange and smelled like a grocery store not a restaurant, they had amazingly good pizza. My husband ordered cheese and it was a good quality real thin crust with tons of cheese
(4)HEATHER R.
food was pretty good. no complaints there. i had the veggie panini and enjoyed it. the problem is the idiots who are obviously running the kitchen. first off, on the grubhub website the roast beef sub is simply put as beef and mozzarella cheese. i was ordering for my [extremely picky] sister and i, and when we received our food we found that the beef had mayo, tomato, and lettuce on it. i dont understand why this wasnt specified in the grubhub menu, so i called back telling them the problem and said at least 3 times JUST BEEF AND BREAD NOTHING ELSE. A PLAIN BEEF WITH NOTHING ON IT. so there would be no more confusion. they were very courteous and brought my food within about 15 min, but when i took a look, there was the beef with all the fixings AGAIN. like really guys? how hard is it to make a PLAIN ROAST BEEF SANDWICH. obviously quite difficult. like i said, service was good, employees were polite, and they brought me new food with no questions asked. oh yeah, and i got 2 combo orders and they forgot my chips :/ i dunno. even though the food was decent, i wouldnt order from here again. sorry :/
(2)Kathleen P.
When I spotted this place, I recognized the name. Fausto's is only the BEST Italian bread around. Seriously crunchy on the outside, yet tender on the inside. Imagine my delight when I noticed that not only do they have bread and pastries, but they also make sandwiches, pizza and a variety of other Italian dishes. Being the Pizza Freak that I am, I had to try a slice. I took it to go. I was planning to bring it home and eat it there. Well, the aroma was so enticing I actually pulled over and ate it in my car! It was divine. Perfect thin crust with crunchy edges, great sauce- not bitter, not overly sweet and the sausage was delectable. I will be back to try more...
(5)Mark S.
Probably the best rosemary sea salt focaccia I have every had. The baked goods are fantastic, where the soups are more uneven but still tasty. Very helpful, friendly service.
(4)A D.
The BEST pizza in town. Its a great family cafe that makes fresh panini's, pizza's, and homemade sausage...YUM!
(5)Adam K.
Eh. I had a panini. Overrated. Unevenly cooked, cold inside. Guy at the register could have been a bit more friendly.
(3)Ruth Ann M.
What a hidden little gem this place is! It's tucked away in a strip mall just South of the Arlington Heights train station. It is well worth visiting! Last time we were there, I ordered the artichoke chicken salad sub and thought it was very tasty. My husband had the Italian Beef. He said it was good, but not out of the ordinary. The french bread is made fresh, so it has the crispy crust I love. There are a number of delicious little side dishes to choose from, and they can be ordered deli-style. The place isn't large, but it is not as tiny as most sandwich shops. I think Fausto's will become our go-to place for a tasty, yet inexpensive dinner before visiting Grams at the nursing home.
(4)David K.
The semolina bread is the best
(5)Amanda S.
I love this place. Their subs are very well priced and delicious! The chicken parm sandwich is awesome! I could probably eat 5 of them with a big smile on my face... ok, maybe not, but I wish I could it is so good! The focaccia is wonderful as well... I love the salty rosemary one! I think their location is bad for business... kind of hard to find tucked away in Evergreen plaza in downtown arlington heights. Easy parking though. Their "to go" lasagne and other items are wonderful as well. They close at 5 or 6pm, so you have to buy them early for dinner, but they're great heated up. Their cookies and canoli's are great! NOTE TO OWNERS: Just an idea for you... I recently lived in Italy for almost 3 years and there is a "chain" of restaurants that serves up the most delicious foccacia. They make all sorts of foccacia and you can buy a "slice" cold or heated up just like you do a pizza. They had amazing combinations, all sorts of options... the store is packed at lunch and dinner and almost all times of the day! Seems like something that would work well for you considering you already have some foccacia's, just get creative and serve individual slice options! Also... I'd love to see an insalada di riso now that summer is here!
(5)Adam H.
I tried a slice of pepperoni pizza. I was excited because its tough to find places around that have pizza by the slice, however it wasn't impressive. I was disappointed beause everything else looked/sounded really good, I think next time I'll try a panini.
(3)Linda Y.
The owner of this place is a major a## hole. He doesn't respect the other tenants in the shopping center or the customers that park in the lot. The food is terrible.
(1)Anthony F.
So I heard a lot of good things about this place particularly how great their sandwiches are and how they bake their bread in house and it's so fresh, but I was very dissapointed. The bread tasted 2 weeks old and the sandwich (roast beef) was not that good. I probably should have gone with my gut and ordered some of the appetizing selections in the deli case (chicken parm, lasagana, or chicken marsala looked good). I'll probably go back because it's close to home and fast and try some of the other options.
(2)Gregory B.
Very good gelato. Amazing pizza--only Little Villa is better in this area, though it is a bird of a different feather, with a crust that is thin and crispy compared to the slightly thicker and breadier crust here... This sauce is as good as any I have tasted. Nice service. I have to say that the Italian club music that blasted on the patio was saved only by its hilarity.
(5)Mohammed H.
This review has been long overdue. I love this place. There are many ways to describe the superlatives of Fausto's but quite simply, the food is exceptional and the Chef and management are constantly working to better their offerings. Case in point is the pizza. The pizza is perhaps the best I've had, and I've ate pizza in almost every major city. I would recommend the giardenera and Italian beef - just try it and you'll be astonished at how unique and absolutely delicious it is. I've been wondering if my taste buds are bias, so I've introduced this place to every guest I've had in town and the judgement is unanimous, the food is stellar. Everything about this place is stellar: the food, the desserts, the staff (particularly Aldo, who always ensures feedback and service are up-to-par), and the creativity with re-vamping Italian classics. I can appreciate this place on a different level as I live across the street and go there almost everyday. I see the establishment is fully owned and operated by Aldo's family, who put their all into ensuring their food is the best around, and it comes across in the food. Just try it. Mind blown! I'm never overly-enthusiastic about any given place, but since moving to AH, I've been able to fully test the strengths and weaknesses of local restaurants/delis and without a doubt, Fausto's comes through on all levels. Fausto's has all the rights characteristics to succeed, I sure hope anyone who reads this will try their food. The desserts are amazing. I would recommend their cookies. I really don't like certain cookies, but after getting them for my (then pregnant) wife, I was unable to stop and actually went back for more that night. Without a doubt, please try the Pizza, Italian Beef sandwich and cookies. Delicioso!
(5)Megan S.
Loved it! Catered with them. Ordered the Italian beef, Vesuvius potatoes, and lasagna. Everyone loved it! Will definitely order from here again.
(5)Ken H.
We have gone here for many years, mainly just for the fresh baked bread. I recently bought lunch there, an Italian sub and a slice of pizza. When I returned home I noticed that the large woman there, Sherry, had charged me .99 for a semolina roll that I never purchased. When I contacted them to request reimbursement, they ignored me and did not respond to my email. I suppose she thought I would never notice the extra charge. Once a business shows itself to be unethical and dishonest, I never go back. I highly recommend that no one patronize this shop. If you do, check your receipt very, very carefully before leaving.
(1)Vicky C.
Good homemade lasagna. Noodles are really thin and sauce is juicy. We tried spinach lasagna, meatball lasagna, and meat sauce lasagna. Meat sauce is the best. Arancinis are a must. It's a fried rice ball w either meat, sweet peas and cheese inside, or spinach and cheese inside. Eat it w marinara sauce.
(5)Jonathan R.
I've been coming here for 15 years - Here's how it breaks down: The bread is 5 stars (more if possible). The food is 4 stars. But, a great baker does not a great retailer or restauranteur make; nor do children (the most apt description of the young people often behind the counter). Be prepared: To pay the "food per pound price" for packaging - no taring out ( i.e $7.95 lb.or more per pound for plastic containers); To pay a surcharge for using a credit card; And if you call be prepared for them to answer and put you on hold indefinitely (literally). Last caveat: The bread goes fast - get there early. Buon Appetito!
(3)Mick B.
I'm going to start off admitting that I sometimes just want a quiet lunch at a family run place with polite and engaging counter help serving tasty food. That is exactly what I found during my recent visit to Fausto's. I tried a "slice" of their pizza- which seemed more like a quarter of a pie... not that I am complaining! The sauce was flavorful and the toppings were tasty and apparently fresh. I added a soda and it was just what I had in mind. After I was finished with lunch, I bought a box of cookies to take home to have after dinner. (Thanks to Candace for the suggestion!) Counterman extraordinaire Sam suggested a couple other varieties of cookie, and it was fun to have a selection. We tried at least one of each of the three varieties that I purchased, and to be quite honest, I would have a hard time picking a favorite- each type had a certain character and texture that made them interesting and enjoyable. As I said- this was a quick lunchtime visit, but based on the great food and excellent service, I will certainly be back for a second helping! I felt it was certainly worth the effort to seek out Fausto's and I hope that you will pay them a visit too.
(5)Candice G.
Well, I FINALLY got Fausto'd today. And while I don't want to give away too much (you really should experience it for yourself), I will say that I can't wait to get F'd again! It was my first time in what will hopefully be frequent and habitual weekly F-ings in the A(arlington Heights). There's just so much to choose from and everything looks like it's been plucked from the heavens and escorted down by some Italian food angel (probably named Angelo) to this little kitchen and counter service shop that your old-world Italian grandmother would surely approve of. On my visit, I split a giant (and I do mean GIANT) slice of pizza and one of Fausto's cheesy, gooey spinach arancini balls with public enemy (of my diet) #1 and pusher of all things habit forming, Nicole W. We both ate like kings for just a hair over $10 and topped everything off with what might be the greatest food invention ever. F*ck sliced bread, Italian turtle cookies are where.it' s.at . I was mid conversation, b*tching about my usual Candice problems when I took my first bite and had a very involuntary moment where my eyes just rolled into the back of my head in a state of pure bliss. When you come here (and I know you will), don't even bother ordering those turtle cookies by the single digit numbers unless you're planning on following it up with the word 'dozen'. Example: "Hi! I'd like to order 8 Italian turtle cookies to take home, please." --- WRONG! "Hi! I'd like to order 8 dozen Italian turtle cookies to take home, please." --- Getting better. "Hi! I'd like to order 8 dozen Italian turtle cookies that I'm going to pretend are to take home, but actually plan on eating in my car before I'm out of the parking lot." --- NOW we're talking! Take my advice: Get F'd!
(5)Christina S.
I don't know how much I paid for my takeout items, but I don't know that I care. Worth every penny! Fate brought me to Fausto's. Seriously, walking into this Italian deli (ironically having just come from the vegan Pure Juice Cafe across the parking lot), was a feast for the eyes. Everything in the case looked inviting and delicious. I think it was Sam that helped me (sorry if I am not remembering the correct name), and he was so friendly and helped me make my choices. I knew I was getting the stuffed peppers soup because earlier that morning, I got a shoe fitting at the running store, and one of the employees was eating that soup. It smelled so good I had to ask her and she happily filled me in on Fausto's. Fate. Sam recommended the meatballs with sauce, and also the sausage with onions and peppers, and further, mixing the two together. It was a great idea. I picked these up Thursday afternoon, and Saturday night reheated them in the oven for about 15 minutes on 400, soup on the stovetop. I also couldn't resist the homemade rosemary and sea salt focaccia bread. We popped that in the oven right on the grate for 5 minutes, having cooked some dry pasta from our pantry to go with it all for our dinner. Perfect, like I had just freshly baked it! You can tell the sausage and meatballs are homemade, good flavors and soft textures. The meatball was particularly light, and I think it was baked not fried, bonus. I like a little more flavor punch, maybe more fennel, but these were no doubt delicious in their own rite. The sauce was good, but nothing spectacular. The soup, however, tasted amazing and just like my sister's stuffed peppers but in soup form; savory, comforting and full of perfectly balanced flavors. And my favorite item was probably that buttery focaccia. I am definitely getting that again, maybe in the dangerous larger size next time. Maybe not, since it would be hard to not overindulge. Seriously, get the focaccia. It's impressive that 2 days later, everything tasted fresh and perfect, like I had just finished creating it with love in my kitchen, even the focaccia! Except, I'm pretty sure nothing this tasty was created in my kitchen. My takeout order was a quart of soup, a couple links with sausage and peppers, a couple meatballs with sauce, and a small round loaf of focaccia, and I think it was just under $20, feeding 2-3 people (including our own pasta). I have to say, I am going to do this more often for an inexpensive and delicious meal to whip up at home. Highly satisfying. I'm telling you, it was fate!
(5)Chelsea L.
I've worked in AH for a couple years and never thought to give Fausto's a try until recently. Maybe it's because their location is tucked back into parking lot, but I never really gave them much mind. Lately, though, I've gotten bored of the usual go-to's and took a chance. I've stopped in for lunch a couple times now and had good experiences every time; always did take-out, and never thought to call ahead. The service was always quick, and friendly enough. The salads and soups have been tasty, and the hot subs piping hot. I don't seem to be capable of getting out of there for less than $20, tho. Between paying extra for cheese and "oh, I'll have to get some of THAT to take home!" damage is done...
(4)Chris M.
My wife and I went to grab some dinner at Fausto's after reading all the rave reviews, and were horribly disappointed. There are all sorts of potentially delicious entrees in a display case, but all of them looked like they had been cooked much earlier in the day and had been sitting out. You know how cheese looks after it's been sitting around for hours? That's everything there, including a whole pizza. I knew that if I ordered anything I could see, I would just be getting a reheated disappointment, so I went for the Italian beef sandwich and my wife ordered a margherita panini. Hard to mess those up, right? Sadly, my Italian beef was extremely mediocre. I won't say it was bad -- it wasn't -- but it was the kind of thing I'd expect from a school lunch. I asked for cheese, they didn't even bother to melt it on. And the quantity of beef was extremely small, maybe 1/2 inch of meat which seemed to have been put in a toaster oven for two minutes. The bread was fine, but nothing I can't get at any grocery store. I can get a far better sandwich at Portillo's, Buona Beef, or Potbelly for less money. My wife's panini was sadder. There wasn't much cheese, and the basil? One small leaf (see the photo). That was insulting. I honestly could make a better sandwich at home, and I can barely fry an egg. We paid $6.99. As if all that weren't disappointing enough, our can of Coke was $1.49, and it was flat. How do you mess up a can of Coke? Fausto's managed. I debated whether this was a 1 or 2 star review, because when I give something 1 star, it has to be pretty bad. The food we had was certainly edible and did not taste horrible or make us sick. But ultimately I would never return, and I think that's worth a single star. I will allow for one possibility: this place might be far better at lunch time when I assume all of this food is fresh. But even if it were, I can't help but think that what we received was effectively cafeteria food that is easily beaten by local fast food chains. I'm going to stop putting so much faith in yelp reviews after this.
(1)Jay K.
YELP needs to add pizza, sub sandwiches and bakery to the description of this fine restaurant. I haven't been here in a couple years and I was dying for one of their subs on their great bread and I couldn't find it because I kept typing in sub sandwiches in the 'search for' box and this place never came up. Yes I forgot the name...that would have been too easy.
(5)Jay N.
Located in a strip mall in Arlington Heights, the parking can be iffy depending on the time of day you come, based on the other businesses around. Either way, it's definitely worth it to walk over to Fausto's. It has 2 entrances but use the one on the west with the countertop for ordering. They have a great selection of hot and cold sandwiches along with some prepared salads, pizzas, breads, and desserts. My friend had the italian beef pizza which had slices of italian beef and hot giardineira. I had a sicilian slice of their veggie pizza, which is something I normally don't order but it was chock-full of toppings. Mine had plenty of mushrooms, spinach, onions, peppers, zucchini, but most of all, it was really tasty. I tried the italian beef pizza and the spiciness really added to the italian beef and cheese along with the thin crust. When I was about to pay, I saw that their rosemary sea salt focaccia was quite cheap at $1.25. I took it home and made a great sandwich the next day with it. The staff was really cool with us and gave us a few goodies to take home since we came at the end of the night. Overall, a place I definitely want to return to when it's busier to get a better feel for the ambience.
(4)Todd W.
My wife and recently moved back to the Chicago area from Charlotte, specifically Arlington Heights, and stumbled upon Fausto's during our second week in town. Wife decided to look at some boutiques and I was obviously thrilled (sarcasm) with that idea, so I thought I would checkout this Italian deli nearby for a cannoli. The rest is history. Over the last few months I've been a weekly visitor of Faustos. The treats are awesome, including the cannolis and my favorite, turtles! "Boom" on the turtles. My wife even asked for them for here baby shower at nearby Francesca's...so good! I've had their arancinis, the artichokes, their eggplant parm and my favorite...their pizza. We always get the pesto pizza, which comes with ricotta, tomatoes and onions. I love that they cut the pizza in squares too! I usually come in and order a pizza and grab something from the deli case to munch on while I wait. With so many great local businesses in Arlington Heights, Faustos is definitely one Italian family-owned business I'm happy to support (weekly in my case)!
(5)Val K.
Go and try there new square pan pizza...its great I just got a slice for lunch...it has all sorts of roasted veg. On it..a great amount of cheese...and perfect amount of flavor...and let's not even start on the crust... Lou malnaties crust doesn't even come close! Great job guys!...there is only one problem...this place is so good...and I work right across the street...my diet isn't working... But Im ok with that for now...
(5)Wendy H.
I want to preface this review by declaring that I really, really wanted to LOVE this place. I want to support small business, downtown, non-chain eateries, whenever I can. I loved the concept that this was an authentic deli, with fresh, Italian food. I had meant to go here for a couple of years but just didn't get around to it. So, last month, I finally trekked over to Fausto's. In one month, I have frequented Fausto's, 3 times. I shall not return. 3 STRIKES AND YOU ARE OUT. Trip #1: I looked at their menu, online and became quite excited. I adore fresh, Italian food. This stuff sounded scrumptious! So, I drove to Fausto's, with a loose idea of what I wanted. When I arrived, I noticed how small it was. No worries :) This would just add to the charm of the"deli" feel, right? NO. It was pretty empty, at lunchtime, because the place is very unpredictable, inconsistent and CLEARLY run by someone who doesn't understand the "business" end of running a cafe'. The menu is handwritten, sloppily, on a few chalk boards. I could not find, on the chalkboard, what I had seen on their online menu. I looked in the deli case, which resembles a grocery store deli counter, where the staff is standing behind, between you and the kitchen. The salads, especially the tuna, looked crusted over and old. The lasagna looked very fresh, though. Some things had been sitting out for a long time and others looked fresh-baked. Inconsistent. So, I thought I would be safe an order a panini. Boy, did I want that panini. I waited, a clear, 4 minutes, for someone to come out of the kitchen to wait on me. I was met by a gruff, young man who called me "Hun" during every opportunity he had. After ordering, he took my money and I went to eat, outside. A few, minutes later, the gruff man came out and tossed at me a plastic plate with the smallest, thinnest, panini I had ever seen made. I could of made a better sandwich at home! No garnish on the plate, no care, no nothing. Oh, and he took this time to call me "hun" one, last time. Maybe this young guy thought he was working at a retro diner? I decided that one time did not make an accurate judgement, of this place. I REALLY WANTED TO DIG THIS PLACE! Trip #2: A week later, I wanted to go back and order something different. I remembered that veggie lasagna I saw on the online menu. It did look good, in the case, when I was there, last. So, I invited 2 friends to meet me there, for lunch. I ordered the spinach lasagna (there was no veggie available). When I was prepared to pay, before sitting down, like last week, I was told to sit down and the food would be brought, to me. So, my one friend comes after me, orders pizza and is told the same, "sit down and I will bring it to you" without her paying, first. Then, my other friend arrives. As I am sitting in the dining room, and cannot see the counter, I am assuming that she was told the same thing (since she was dining in), to sit and pay, later. My spinach lasagna, of course, was reheated. I knew this, for it came from the deli counter. That being said, it was delicious and the sauce so fresh. I believe the owner (an Italian man) asked us how we liked the meal. I did not mention that the plastic plates really "cheapen" the experience. Deli or not, having hot food on plastic is not, really safe (BPA releases). So, I wanted to treat my friends, without them knowing. So, when we were done eating, I snuck up to the counter, found the same, gruff "Hun" guy and asked him to have me pay for all, 3 lunches, so I could treat my friends without them raising a fuss. So, he charged me for the 3 meals. I came back to the table, told my friends that 'LUNCH IS ON ME, TODAY" with a smile. My 2nd friend said, "wait, what are you talking about? I paid for my lunch after I ordered for it, at the counter". GREAT. The restaurant was, virtually, empty. I find it hard to believe "gruff man" got things confused! So, I walked up to the counter and asked for the $$ back for my 2nd friend. At this point, my wanting to pay for lunch became tacky and weird. What was I going to do, at this point? Give my friend cash for her lunch? Again, no CONSISTENCY. Trip #3 In spite of all that had happened, that spinach lasagna I had, during trip, #2 was delicious. Yesterday, I wanted another slice. So, fool that I am, I went back to Fausto's. I asked for the spinach lasagna (after waiting about 4 min., again, as staff passed me by, from the kitchen window, not acknowledging me or seeing if I needed help). Who should, eventually, come out of the kitchen "hole"? The gruff, "Hun" young man! So, I gave him my order, (spinach lasagna) and added a small, caprese salad. My friend had one, on Trip #2, and it looked fresh and delicious. Yesterday? Disgusting. A rumor of balsamic. Old, mushy tomatoes. Mozzarella had that pungent, not fresh smell. I was afraid of being sick. FAUSTO'S, you should stick to catering, only.
(2)Colleen W.
Went here for lunch- we had the Italian and the house sub. Not too bad. The house didn't really have much taste to it. We paid 5.99 and 6.99 if you ask me it's a bit expensive to not even get a side or a drink. Most Deli's at least include a small side.
(3)Jessica D.
So super Yummy! Amazing beef sandwich and their lasagna is a big hit with my daughter and husband. So happy we found Faustos! Can't leave without treats ;-)
(5)Pete C.
I've been to Fausto's many times and it never disappoints. Everything is made in house and you can taste the freshness. I would highly recommend for lunch or dinner.
(5)Jen H.
They got my order wrong, and it wasn't a complicated or large order. The caprese salad we received was a very small portion for $4.50 and was mashed and unappealing. It was $30.00 for two paninis and two small caprese salads and for the portion size and quality, that is way overpriced. When I called Fausto's to let them know we were unhappy and wouldn't be ordering from them again, the man said "sorry to hear that." He didn't offer me a credit or to make it right.
(1)Justin R.
Based on the other reviews, my experience may have been an isolated incident, but the pizza that was delivered to my house was a complete disaster and nearly all of the cheese had slid off the pizza and was collected in a corner of the pizza box - a fairly rookie pizza delivery mistake. Additionally, the pizza smelled horrible and didn't taste great either. They offered a free replacement pizza, but we didn't exercise that option because it didn't seem like the pizza would have been good even if it was properly assembled.
(1)Frank M.
My second time to Fausto's and again, they do not disappoint. First time in we had the delicious pizza, chicken artichoke salad and a House Favorite sandwich. This time I again ordered the House Favorite. The bread is beyond fresh. Fresh mozzarella is always welcomed along with high quality prosciutto. The arancini was also amazing. This place needs to be packed at all times. Why it isn't ill never know. Mmmmm!
(5)Sarah A.
Let me start out by saying that I've been here a few times and wasn't too impressed, I guess I must have been ordering the wrong thing! I had a few sandwiches and they were alright, not great, but not bad. Now I'm not sure if they just started delivering pizza or not, but I just found out about it and wish I would have known sooner!! Ordered it for the first time tonight and it was really quick and DELICIOUS!!! Hands down the best and freshest pizza around. I will definitely be ordering their pizza again and start to explore their menu a bit more! I also used to come here with a really big group of new moms with newborns and they were really accommodating to us. We would roll in 10-strong with newborns and they were more than happy to accommodate us.
(5)Jasmin V.
This is tucked away in downtown Arlington Heights. They have a great selection of deli meats and unique cheeses. They also have many baked goods. Also you can order a giant cannoli filled with many mini cannolis. I got the House special combo with salad. The sub was okay. I'll try something else next time. My sister got the Grilled chicken panini. It was yummy and had some hidden eggplant inside and pesto sauce. My only gripe is the combo meals are only served with a side salad or with soup. And the good soups go fast during lunch hour. I am planning on coming back and trying something new. Maybe the pizza or pasta?
(3)Matt P.
Best panini since Florence. Turkey, Swiss, & artichoke! Will definitely ride the bike here for lunch more often
(5)Danielle P.
Fausto's is my go-to place for quick, delicious food. I tried the pesto pizza for the first time last night and am hooked for life. Everything down to the crust is absolutely amazing and I will never order a pizza from another vendor. I've also tried the homemade soups, chicken parm., tuna salad, caprese salad and grilled vegetables and NOTHING has disappointed. I love that I have such a consistent, delicious Italian Kitchen so close to my home.
(5)Bethany B.
Good panini, especially the chicken and pesto one. Yummy baked goods (from cookies to Stromboli)!
(4)Jonathan M.
We really enjoyed our meal here, and after living in Arlington Heights for a while could not believe we had not been here before. I think the Jimmy John's across the block is so much easier to walk into, but this has quality and personality that JJ's can't touch.
(5)Matthew S.
I was wandering around downtown Arlington Heights one day with a fairly severe sandwich craving. Not wanting to just go to Panera for the umpteenth time that week, I drove around until I found Fausto's, which has a storefront so small it was like finding the entrance to Narnia. Fausto's has a definite deli feel to it, with various Italian meats and cheeses in a display case right in front when you walk in. They also appear to make a variety of desserts as well as pre-made dinners and appetizers. As far as sandwiches, I definitely recommend the House Special, which if my memory serves is hot capricola. proscutto, salami and mozzarella on a very crusty and delicious Italian bread. This place is a great local solution for a quick lunch fix or as a source for sandwich making at your own house! All in all, not a bad find.
(4)David N.
It all started when I typed Catering Arlington Heights into google and Faustos came up. It had always been there but I never thought of it for catering. I had just gotten a new job where I was going to need to cater often and boy am I glad I put two and two together. It was little time before I got to know Aldo the new owner, who kept the same old world recipies but injected new energy into the store with later hours and a can-do attitude. Aldo, and his family there are "off the boat" Italian, which means great recipies, great personalized service, and great accountability... which in the catering world is clutch. As far as the food goes , I saw the review of Sara A. and agree the food looks great but truthfully sometimes can be hit or miss. I feel like some of the recipies need tweaking. Also, the pricing on their sodas for catering makes me have to buy two liters which is annoying. Otherwise, they more than make up for it in the service... and the meatballs and sausage caccitore play very well for my offices. Their sandwiches are good and so is their pizza. They are getting a new wood fired stove and I swear if they extend their hours even further on the weekends, that they will get such a bar rush they won't know what hit them. Aldo is smart. I see this place on a pretty drastic upswing from good to great and ESPECIALLY with ALL of the surrounding restaurants being so high priced, I would highly recommend stopping in a few times to witness the ascent. Tell your friends ;).
(4)Sara M.
Two words - semolina bread. Amazing.
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