We ate here last night and both of us thought that the veal was cooked very well. The wine, salad, and bread were nice too. The Minestrone soup was average at best but everything else was good including the prices! Will definitely stopped by on future trips to the area.
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Carissa T.
We order pizzas from here almost once a week. SO SO GOOD!
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Nicole I.
Pricey and the potions are on the small side. I ordered off the specials menu, and was charged like $7.00 extra for the soup and salad. Would have been nice if someone would have explained to me prior to ordering. The one waitress who was running the place seemed upset that we didn't order any drinks. I hate when that happens. Never tried the pizza. Won't go back.
(1)
C R.
Food was good but the service was horrible! We were ignored all night, no water refills, no asking if we wanted our leftovers boxed up, nothing! And when we complained to the manager, she was rude and just kept telling us it was a family run business. Apparently our waitress was her daughter. I'm all for family businesses, but not when the quality of employee suffers. I will not be going back.
(1)
Arch A.
Ugh - only in the suburbs can just average Italian restaurant survive - seems lots of Italians born and raised in Elmhurst think it tastes "like mom's" - unfortunately, mom apparently could only manage mediocre fare and they don't get out to real Italian restaurants like Tuscany on Taylor and Rosebud
(2)
Todd B.
Great taste - thin crust with fresh mushrooms. Plus try the home made lasagna!
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Tanya S.
Pizza is just ok. Maybe a notch better than a lot of the other pizza places in Elmhurst.
(2)
Big Z.
Went here recently with family, we ordered several appetizers and pizza. food was mediocre at best. Service was over all good but we all found both the food and the decor very bland and unexciting. As a child we use to come here quite a bit but it seems to have fallen off.
(2)
Lizzi C.
Don't get the thin crust! Make sure to order the thick pan pizza. Lots of choices on menu...the gnocchi was bad. Stick with the pan pizza and the scrumptious jalapeno poppers with cream cheese on the inside! Desserts aren't the best either...decent prices.
(3)
Lady J.
We have tried all of the pizza places in Elmhurst and this is definitely one of the best. Especially for the amount of pizza for the price. A couple of the other places are overpriced. We really like the thin crust pizza...great sauce and always fresh!
(4)
Jeff C.
Since they are close together, and as an experiment, I ordered a pizza from Two Brother's from Italy and one from Pizza Palace. In order to do a true comparison, both pizza's had exactly the same toppings. I like pineapple and Canadian bacon, while my buddy likes Italian beef and giardinera. So, we got 1/2 and 1/2, which, by the way, is a good way to rapidly increase the price. Anyway, four of us did the taste test. All votes went for Two Brother's From Italy. Everyone agreed that Pizza Palace's quality wasn't that good. Also, we were all impressed with the 20" pizza. That sucker was huge. One of the best pizzas in town. As of this writing there are ninety-six restaurants in Elmhurst. I plan on eating at, and reviewing, every one. Follow me on Yelp!
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Jessica D.
Had a craving for Italian and we were in the area. Walking in, the place is definitely in need of updating. From our table, we could hear virtually every conversation going on in the back of the house. I ordered the Shrimp and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce. The broccoli was cut into large, almost unmanageable, pieces. The jumbo shrimp were cooked well and had good flavor, but they were accompanied by a pile of "baby shrimp" with extremely visible veins. The sauce basically just consisted of oil and there was not a hint of garlic on the plate. When I asked the waitress if that sauce is normally really bland, her initial response was just to tell me it is an oil and garlic sauce. I reiterated how bland it was and she offered to take it back into the kitchen to have them add salt and pepper. I can add those myself. My husband's Carbonara was ok. It was a little overly "bacony" for me. The salads were not the freshest and the single grape tomato on mine was wrinkly. Overall not a good experience and I doubt we will go back.
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Greg Z.
Crayons and activities page for the kids to start off. Helpful as there were 2-3 other parties and the restaurant was very quiet (and we were afraid we were going to "bring the noise"). Bread and olive oil to start with a nice big bowl of parmesan cheese. Very nice as usually I have to take the cap off otherwise. Crispy thin crust, little thicker than most but mostly due to being airy. The crust was still light and tasted just like the original Stella D'oro breadsticks. Wife and I each got pasta dishes and the pasta was perfect and al dente. Carbonara was creamy and rich with flavor. Maybe a little too much bacon flavor. Chicken Marsala was rich in mushroom flavor and not overly salty. Chicken breasts themselves also had nice flavor and peppered. Not like some places where it's just plain chicken and they use the sauce to bring out any flavor.
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Casey A.
Lou Maltinis was better than average but not great. I had the cheese sticks, which were obviously frozen and tasteless. And for my entree I had the French fries who's were decent (But still frozen) and the cheese pan pizza was a B on my scale.
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Linda T.
Asked for medium well, got med raw, on New York Steak. Girl friend order chicken marsala chicken was over cooked, but the marsala sauce was lovely. Manhattan cocktail was ok. We decided not to stay for coffee. Waitress was professional. Nice atmosphere
(2)
Chris D.
So glad I had a Groupon to introduce me to this gem of a restaurant. Service was wonderful, and the spinach lasagne was delicious. My friends also enjoyed stuffed shells and chicken Vesuvio. I definitely will return.
(5)
Adam B.
I stopped in after picking a relative up at O'Hare. After running a 5k that morning, I was in the mood for some good pasta and decided to explore downtown Elmhurst. We were sat at 4:30 on a Friday night with maybe three other tables being occupied, and after about three minutes, our drink order was taken. I liked the bread, even though I prefer it warm. It tasted very soft and doughy and had a nice crunchy crust to it. Props for this. We ordered salads as our complimentary side. Just sub-standard with romaine lettuce, one tomato wedge, and one slice of red onion. Actually, it wasn't a whole slice, it was more like one ring of a slice of red onion. We did not care for the bleu cheese dressing, though I thought the vinaigrette was fine. Good olive oil in it. We split two pasta dishes. The first was an angel hair with tomato basil sauce and meatballs. The meatball tasted more like a hamburger, way too beefy packed very tight and very little seasoning. For the sauce, I liked the fresh basil added in but the sauce was very dark in color and tasted heavy. It was as if they used the previous day's leftovers and served them to us. I know it's cheaper to do this, but the quality was very compromised. I also got rigatoni with eggplant pomodoro and Italian sausage. And I liked the eggplant pomodoro sauce, if for no other reason, than it broke up the very tomatoey flavor. And for $2.75, I got just one link of sausage. It tasted really good, but one link barely made a dent in all that pasta. Now a lot of people are putting the pizza over and if that pizza tastes good, I can't speak to it. But sorry, I seriously can't see myself returning here.
(2)
Josh Y.
Two Brothers is convenient for me since I can walk there to pick up my orders. I have yet to actually go sit inside and have a meal, but so far the take out service has been very good. I've tried a few different things from the menu which is your typical Italian take-out type, although they do have a much larger selection. There are about 20+ appetizer choices to start, from fried zucchini and mushrooms to baked clams and buffalo wings. They have a make your own pasta dish type selection with a handful of pasta sauces the combinations are endless. If pasta is a little too heavy for you, try a sandwich. I typically go for the Italian Beef with hot peppers and cheese. The bun has a nice bite to it and the peppers are overly hot as to not take away from the beef and cheese. I can't say the food is amazing, but the service and prices are right.
(3)
Ramana L.
On a relatively late night trip through town, I stopped in for dinner. Two Bros was one of the few restaurants open after 9pm. Long story short, the Gnocchi in Vodka Cream sauce yielded about 3 dozen doughy, tasteless pasta balls submerged in a giant bowl of salty tomato cream soup. Forget about the basic technique of finishing cooking the pasta in the pan with sauce. Gnocchi had to be cut into pieces and individually sauced. The side order of meatballs were served in a small bowl. They were moist and fairly delicate, but incredibly salty, with some pasty, sour red sauce spooned on top. It was clear the meatballs hadn't been cooked in sauce, but it's probably better that way given that both sauces at this Italian joint were sadly sub-par. Maybe the pizza is better, from the reviews here it sounds like I should have ordered that instead. Overall, if Chef Boyardee gets a 1/10, I'd give this place a 3/10 at most for their pasta and meatballs. Friendly, attentive service garners an extra star in this Yelp review.
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Bear C.
I really like it here despite the very outdated decor. Perhaps this is why the prices are very fair and the food so good. Pizza is very good and they have a lot of available coupons.
(4)
Gemma K.
We grabbed carry out from here due to a super early day tomorrow and it has been at least 2 years since our last Two Brothers meal. My guy went with the shrimp and broccoli in olive oil and garlic over angel hair pasta. Knowing that he was in a pizza mood before he did, I ordered a decent sized pan pizza (the thick homemade) with veggies and olives. And it's a good thing too because not only was his pasta way beyond al dente; but you could have heard him crunching that broccoli across town. The pizza, on the other hand, was fabulous and perfectly cooked. Wonderful. In the past, we've never had a problem. The baked panzarotti is also a favorite and super scrumptious too. So, perhaps, an off night for the Two Brothers (even though only one brother is pictured on their take out menu). Wonder what happened to the other guy? At any rate, I'm sure we'll be back there again. But for now, I am oh so very sorry that I only have one stomach to give to my country.
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George J.
Only get carry out, but best Pasta with seafood and Pizza is near (not quite) D'Agostino's quality from the City on Addison (not the suburban ones). When my wife and I get a craving, we come here. All other Elmhurst Italian is okay...but Two Bros is very good.
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Pat B.
I highly recommend this outstanding restaurant. When it comes to Elmhurst, IL, there's certainly no shortage of pizza restaurants. Having sampled them all, I can say that Two Brothers is worthy of the top spot. With soft, warm lighting and music played at the perfect decipal level, the atmosphere is great for conversation. It's a great place to take your family or a date. In fairness, I can't give it five stars yet, because I haven't had much of their cuisine. But what I have had has been extraordinary. The staff is friendly and jovial, and the price is right!
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Julie A.
Hands down my favorite pizza of all time. Especially since I grew up on it. I can't believe these mediocre reviews! The Italian salad is to die for, the pizza is what my dreams are made of, and the quaint decor is fabulous. I have started driving to Elmhurst from the city for this pizza, I can't get enough of it. I know I'm biased because growing up it was my favorite thing, but honestly, I haven't found pizza in the city in the style of Two Bros. that comes close. I'm always looking, but it's just not around.
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Camille B.
I love coming here and I should have written a review long ago! One of my favorite places in the suburbs, they boast an awesome staff and delicious food. The family is from Sicily, so you need to expect southern Italian cuisine. It's not like Olive garden or maggianos, which incidentally, are not authentic. The sauce has little more of a kick, saltier. The Eggplant parm is the best I have ever had ANYWHERE!! So few places do it right! The thin crust pizza is to die for, and they even have a pizza that is topped with french fries. try it, it's amazing. Remember to tip your servers!! :)
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Danielle C.
Gosh, I don't understand the unjustified 1 star review 2 reviews down. I sure did hear him shouting at the owner from the other side of the restaurant, so accusing the owner of being rude is blatant hypocrisy. Such behavior is uncalled for. This place has a lot of regulars and for good reason. I've been coming here for 6 years, the staff knows me by name, and the service is wonderful. Prices are reasonable and the food is the best in the area in my opinion (in ridiculously huge portions). You can't please everyone (and believe me, I'm a picky customer) but to accuse the staff of being inattentive or rude, not to mention the personal attack on the professionalism of the server/daughter negates any sort of decorum on this reviewer's part. She's lovely. I don't work in the service industry, sir, but if I did, I would ignore you. They didn't. Now go somewhere else to insult people.
(5)
Carmella P.
A good friend & Elmhurst native recommended this place as having the best pizza around many moons ago. At this point, all I can say is that I'm kicking myself (OUCH!) for not having gotten here sooner.... The 16" pan pizza was enough to feed at least six people with perfectly balanced and spiced sauce, sausage and cheese. The crust was crispy perfection, as well. The restaurant had great ambience: clean decor and attentive service. My only regret would be that after two slices of pie, I didn't have "room" for a piece of limoncello cake, something I'll have to remedy on my next visit.
(4)
Mary g.
One of our favorite pizza places in Elmhurst! That is saying alot because there are a few really good pizza spots! Try it, you'll like it!
(4)
Jennifer D.
I live in Elmhurst and have been coming here for years, both for dining-in and carry-out. My doctor has advised me to avoid white flour and this is one of the few places around where I can get a pizza on a whole wheat crust, as well as whole wheat pasta. For those who need gluten-free, they also have a gluten-free crust. But not only do they have the whole wheat products, the products are excellent. I crave their pizza on the weekends. Their sausage is very good and as someone else mentioned, so are the fresh mushrooms. So, if you're on a special diet, Two Brothers has some great items on their menu that may accommodate your needs.
(4)
Mike K.
My favorite thin crust around. Great delivery service. Enjoy the soup, and the lemon cake is off the charts. Can't go wrong from pizza to pasta.
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Jerry N.
Two Brothers is a great family owned restaurant. They do both dine in and carryout and do it very well. The primary business is the pizza which is awesome. But, they also have delicious entrees and sandwiches. The price is right and the quantities are generous. It is a great family restaurant that has been an Elmhurst staple forever!
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Doug O.
Great casual Italian dinning with excellent food. The pizza is very good, especially the margherita pizza (ask for it well done). Also try the meatball pizza. Very good as well. Other great tasting items are the Italian salad...ask for it family style in a larger bowl to pass around the table. Raviolis are good. But way too much sauce. Ask for the sauce on the side unless you like your pasta to be swimming in sauce. Very tasty baked clams. Haven't really had a bad meal there. Didn't care for the fried calamri...a little over cooked. Otherwise great food.
(3)
Gary K.
Went here recently because of a Groupon deal. (Always a great way to try a new place!) We went with our 3 year old and was treated well. (Many places seem to cringe when a young one comes in). We ordered baked clams, some plain pasta for our little one, the lobster ravioli and a seafood pasta. The clams were not too good. First, some of them seemed to have VERY small pieces of clam. Okay, maybe not their fault as season can affect the size. However the breading was just not good. It could best be described as "goopy". And there was WAY too much breading. Had they been frozen? Maybe the worst I've had - and I LOVE baked clams! The best have good sized clams and a breading that is not this moist - should have good separation between the "crumbs" and be a little crispy. On the other hand our pasta dishes were very tasty and good size portions. Good sauce on the lobster ravioli and the seafood pasta had a nice mix of seafood - all tasty and cooked well. If I had another complaint - and I do - it would be our child's pasta. Good pasta (plain as requested) but $5.00 for a pretty small bowl? I understand making a profit and covering business costs but this was like 10 cents worth of pasta. Heck - charge a few bucks but really? We WILL go back but skip the baked clams and have our son share OUR meal.
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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IB V.
We ate here last night and both of us thought that the veal was cooked very well. The wine, salad, and bread were nice too. The Minestrone soup was average at best but everything else was good including the prices! Will definitely stopped by on future trips to the area.
(4)Carissa T.
We order pizzas from here almost once a week. SO SO GOOD!
(5)Nicole I.
Pricey and the potions are on the small side. I ordered off the specials menu, and was charged like $7.00 extra for the soup and salad. Would have been nice if someone would have explained to me prior to ordering. The one waitress who was running the place seemed upset that we didn't order any drinks. I hate when that happens. Never tried the pizza. Won't go back.
(1)C R.
Food was good but the service was horrible! We were ignored all night, no water refills, no asking if we wanted our leftovers boxed up, nothing! And when we complained to the manager, she was rude and just kept telling us it was a family run business. Apparently our waitress was her daughter. I'm all for family businesses, but not when the quality of employee suffers. I will not be going back.
(1)Arch A.
Ugh - only in the suburbs can just average Italian restaurant survive - seems lots of Italians born and raised in Elmhurst think it tastes "like mom's" - unfortunately, mom apparently could only manage mediocre fare and they don't get out to real Italian restaurants like Tuscany on Taylor and Rosebud
(2)Todd B.
Great taste - thin crust with fresh mushrooms. Plus try the home made lasagna!
(5)Tanya S.
Pizza is just ok. Maybe a notch better than a lot of the other pizza places in Elmhurst.
(2)Big Z.
Went here recently with family, we ordered several appetizers and pizza. food was mediocre at best. Service was over all good but we all found both the food and the decor very bland and unexciting. As a child we use to come here quite a bit but it seems to have fallen off.
(2)Lizzi C.
Don't get the thin crust! Make sure to order the thick pan pizza. Lots of choices on menu...the gnocchi was bad. Stick with the pan pizza and the scrumptious jalapeno poppers with cream cheese on the inside! Desserts aren't the best either...decent prices.
(3)Lady J.
We have tried all of the pizza places in Elmhurst and this is definitely one of the best. Especially for the amount of pizza for the price. A couple of the other places are overpriced. We really like the thin crust pizza...great sauce and always fresh!
(4)Jeff C.
Since they are close together, and as an experiment, I ordered a pizza from Two Brother's from Italy and one from Pizza Palace. In order to do a true comparison, both pizza's had exactly the same toppings. I like pineapple and Canadian bacon, while my buddy likes Italian beef and giardinera. So, we got 1/2 and 1/2, which, by the way, is a good way to rapidly increase the price. Anyway, four of us did the taste test. All votes went for Two Brother's From Italy. Everyone agreed that Pizza Palace's quality wasn't that good. Also, we were all impressed with the 20" pizza. That sucker was huge. One of the best pizzas in town. As of this writing there are ninety-six restaurants in Elmhurst. I plan on eating at, and reviewing, every one. Follow me on Yelp!
(4)Jessica D.
Had a craving for Italian and we were in the area. Walking in, the place is definitely in need of updating. From our table, we could hear virtually every conversation going on in the back of the house. I ordered the Shrimp and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce. The broccoli was cut into large, almost unmanageable, pieces. The jumbo shrimp were cooked well and had good flavor, but they were accompanied by a pile of "baby shrimp" with extremely visible veins. The sauce basically just consisted of oil and there was not a hint of garlic on the plate. When I asked the waitress if that sauce is normally really bland, her initial response was just to tell me it is an oil and garlic sauce. I reiterated how bland it was and she offered to take it back into the kitchen to have them add salt and pepper. I can add those myself. My husband's Carbonara was ok. It was a little overly "bacony" for me. The salads were not the freshest and the single grape tomato on mine was wrinkly. Overall not a good experience and I doubt we will go back.
(2)Greg Z.
Crayons and activities page for the kids to start off. Helpful as there were 2-3 other parties and the restaurant was very quiet (and we were afraid we were going to "bring the noise"). Bread and olive oil to start with a nice big bowl of parmesan cheese. Very nice as usually I have to take the cap off otherwise. Crispy thin crust, little thicker than most but mostly due to being airy. The crust was still light and tasted just like the original Stella D'oro breadsticks. Wife and I each got pasta dishes and the pasta was perfect and al dente. Carbonara was creamy and rich with flavor. Maybe a little too much bacon flavor. Chicken Marsala was rich in mushroom flavor and not overly salty. Chicken breasts themselves also had nice flavor and peppered. Not like some places where it's just plain chicken and they use the sauce to bring out any flavor.
(4)Casey A.
Lou Maltinis was better than average but not great. I had the cheese sticks, which were obviously frozen and tasteless. And for my entree I had the French fries who's were decent (But still frozen) and the cheese pan pizza was a B on my scale.
(3)Linda T.
Asked for medium well, got med raw, on New York Steak. Girl friend order chicken marsala chicken was over cooked, but the marsala sauce was lovely. Manhattan cocktail was ok. We decided not to stay for coffee. Waitress was professional. Nice atmosphere
(2)Chris D.
So glad I had a Groupon to introduce me to this gem of a restaurant. Service was wonderful, and the spinach lasagne was delicious. My friends also enjoyed stuffed shells and chicken Vesuvio. I definitely will return.
(5)Adam B.
I stopped in after picking a relative up at O'Hare. After running a 5k that morning, I was in the mood for some good pasta and decided to explore downtown Elmhurst. We were sat at 4:30 on a Friday night with maybe three other tables being occupied, and after about three minutes, our drink order was taken. I liked the bread, even though I prefer it warm. It tasted very soft and doughy and had a nice crunchy crust to it. Props for this. We ordered salads as our complimentary side. Just sub-standard with romaine lettuce, one tomato wedge, and one slice of red onion. Actually, it wasn't a whole slice, it was more like one ring of a slice of red onion. We did not care for the bleu cheese dressing, though I thought the vinaigrette was fine. Good olive oil in it. We split two pasta dishes. The first was an angel hair with tomato basil sauce and meatballs. The meatball tasted more like a hamburger, way too beefy packed very tight and very little seasoning. For the sauce, I liked the fresh basil added in but the sauce was very dark in color and tasted heavy. It was as if they used the previous day's leftovers and served them to us. I know it's cheaper to do this, but the quality was very compromised. I also got rigatoni with eggplant pomodoro and Italian sausage. And I liked the eggplant pomodoro sauce, if for no other reason, than it broke up the very tomatoey flavor. And for $2.75, I got just one link of sausage. It tasted really good, but one link barely made a dent in all that pasta. Now a lot of people are putting the pizza over and if that pizza tastes good, I can't speak to it. But sorry, I seriously can't see myself returning here.
(2)Josh Y.
Two Brothers is convenient for me since I can walk there to pick up my orders. I have yet to actually go sit inside and have a meal, but so far the take out service has been very good. I've tried a few different things from the menu which is your typical Italian take-out type, although they do have a much larger selection. There are about 20+ appetizer choices to start, from fried zucchini and mushrooms to baked clams and buffalo wings. They have a make your own pasta dish type selection with a handful of pasta sauces the combinations are endless. If pasta is a little too heavy for you, try a sandwich. I typically go for the Italian Beef with hot peppers and cheese. The bun has a nice bite to it and the peppers are overly hot as to not take away from the beef and cheese. I can't say the food is amazing, but the service and prices are right.
(3)Ramana L.
On a relatively late night trip through town, I stopped in for dinner. Two Bros was one of the few restaurants open after 9pm. Long story short, the Gnocchi in Vodka Cream sauce yielded about 3 dozen doughy, tasteless pasta balls submerged in a giant bowl of salty tomato cream soup. Forget about the basic technique of finishing cooking the pasta in the pan with sauce. Gnocchi had to be cut into pieces and individually sauced. The side order of meatballs were served in a small bowl. They were moist and fairly delicate, but incredibly salty, with some pasty, sour red sauce spooned on top. It was clear the meatballs hadn't been cooked in sauce, but it's probably better that way given that both sauces at this Italian joint were sadly sub-par. Maybe the pizza is better, from the reviews here it sounds like I should have ordered that instead. Overall, if Chef Boyardee gets a 1/10, I'd give this place a 3/10 at most for their pasta and meatballs. Friendly, attentive service garners an extra star in this Yelp review.
(2)Bear C.
I really like it here despite the very outdated decor. Perhaps this is why the prices are very fair and the food so good. Pizza is very good and they have a lot of available coupons.
(4)Gemma K.
We grabbed carry out from here due to a super early day tomorrow and it has been at least 2 years since our last Two Brothers meal. My guy went with the shrimp and broccoli in olive oil and garlic over angel hair pasta. Knowing that he was in a pizza mood before he did, I ordered a decent sized pan pizza (the thick homemade) with veggies and olives. And it's a good thing too because not only was his pasta way beyond al dente; but you could have heard him crunching that broccoli across town. The pizza, on the other hand, was fabulous and perfectly cooked. Wonderful. In the past, we've never had a problem. The baked panzarotti is also a favorite and super scrumptious too. So, perhaps, an off night for the Two Brothers (even though only one brother is pictured on their take out menu). Wonder what happened to the other guy? At any rate, I'm sure we'll be back there again. But for now, I am oh so very sorry that I only have one stomach to give to my country.
(3)George J.
Only get carry out, but best Pasta with seafood and Pizza is near (not quite) D'Agostino's quality from the City on Addison (not the suburban ones). When my wife and I get a craving, we come here. All other Elmhurst Italian is okay...but Two Bros is very good.
(4)Pat B.
I highly recommend this outstanding restaurant. When it comes to Elmhurst, IL, there's certainly no shortage of pizza restaurants. Having sampled them all, I can say that Two Brothers is worthy of the top spot. With soft, warm lighting and music played at the perfect decipal level, the atmosphere is great for conversation. It's a great place to take your family or a date. In fairness, I can't give it five stars yet, because I haven't had much of their cuisine. But what I have had has been extraordinary. The staff is friendly and jovial, and the price is right!
(4)Julie A.
Hands down my favorite pizza of all time. Especially since I grew up on it. I can't believe these mediocre reviews! The Italian salad is to die for, the pizza is what my dreams are made of, and the quaint decor is fabulous. I have started driving to Elmhurst from the city for this pizza, I can't get enough of it. I know I'm biased because growing up it was my favorite thing, but honestly, I haven't found pizza in the city in the style of Two Bros. that comes close. I'm always looking, but it's just not around.
(5)Camille B.
I love coming here and I should have written a review long ago! One of my favorite places in the suburbs, they boast an awesome staff and delicious food. The family is from Sicily, so you need to expect southern Italian cuisine. It's not like Olive garden or maggianos, which incidentally, are not authentic. The sauce has little more of a kick, saltier. The Eggplant parm is the best I have ever had ANYWHERE!! So few places do it right! The thin crust pizza is to die for, and they even have a pizza that is topped with french fries. try it, it's amazing. Remember to tip your servers!! :)
(5)Danielle C.
Gosh, I don't understand the unjustified 1 star review 2 reviews down. I sure did hear him shouting at the owner from the other side of the restaurant, so accusing the owner of being rude is blatant hypocrisy. Such behavior is uncalled for. This place has a lot of regulars and for good reason. I've been coming here for 6 years, the staff knows me by name, and the service is wonderful. Prices are reasonable and the food is the best in the area in my opinion (in ridiculously huge portions). You can't please everyone (and believe me, I'm a picky customer) but to accuse the staff of being inattentive or rude, not to mention the personal attack on the professionalism of the server/daughter negates any sort of decorum on this reviewer's part. She's lovely. I don't work in the service industry, sir, but if I did, I would ignore you. They didn't. Now go somewhere else to insult people.
(5)Carmella P.
A good friend & Elmhurst native recommended this place as having the best pizza around many moons ago. At this point, all I can say is that I'm kicking myself (OUCH!) for not having gotten here sooner.... The 16" pan pizza was enough to feed at least six people with perfectly balanced and spiced sauce, sausage and cheese. The crust was crispy perfection, as well. The restaurant had great ambience: clean decor and attentive service. My only regret would be that after two slices of pie, I didn't have "room" for a piece of limoncello cake, something I'll have to remedy on my next visit.
(4)Mary g.
One of our favorite pizza places in Elmhurst! That is saying alot because there are a few really good pizza spots! Try it, you'll like it!
(4)Jennifer D.
I live in Elmhurst and have been coming here for years, both for dining-in and carry-out. My doctor has advised me to avoid white flour and this is one of the few places around where I can get a pizza on a whole wheat crust, as well as whole wheat pasta. For those who need gluten-free, they also have a gluten-free crust. But not only do they have the whole wheat products, the products are excellent. I crave their pizza on the weekends. Their sausage is very good and as someone else mentioned, so are the fresh mushrooms. So, if you're on a special diet, Two Brothers has some great items on their menu that may accommodate your needs.
(4)Mike K.
My favorite thin crust around. Great delivery service. Enjoy the soup, and the lemon cake is off the charts. Can't go wrong from pizza to pasta.
(4)Jerry N.
Two Brothers is a great family owned restaurant. They do both dine in and carryout and do it very well. The primary business is the pizza which is awesome. But, they also have delicious entrees and sandwiches. The price is right and the quantities are generous. It is a great family restaurant that has been an Elmhurst staple forever!
(4)Doug O.
Great casual Italian dinning with excellent food. The pizza is very good, especially the margherita pizza (ask for it well done). Also try the meatball pizza. Very good as well. Other great tasting items are the Italian salad...ask for it family style in a larger bowl to pass around the table. Raviolis are good. But way too much sauce. Ask for the sauce on the side unless you like your pasta to be swimming in sauce. Very tasty baked clams. Haven't really had a bad meal there. Didn't care for the fried calamri...a little over cooked. Otherwise great food.
(3)Gary K.
Went here recently because of a Groupon deal. (Always a great way to try a new place!) We went with our 3 year old and was treated well. (Many places seem to cringe when a young one comes in). We ordered baked clams, some plain pasta for our little one, the lobster ravioli and a seafood pasta. The clams were not too good. First, some of them seemed to have VERY small pieces of clam. Okay, maybe not their fault as season can affect the size. However the breading was just not good. It could best be described as "goopy". And there was WAY too much breading. Had they been frozen? Maybe the worst I've had - and I LOVE baked clams! The best have good sized clams and a breading that is not this moist - should have good separation between the "crumbs" and be a little crispy. On the other hand our pasta dishes were very tasty and good size portions. Good sauce on the lobster ravioli and the seafood pasta had a nice mix of seafood - all tasty and cooked well. If I had another complaint - and I do - it would be our child's pasta. Good pasta (plain as requested) but $5.00 for a pretty small bowl? I understand making a profit and covering business costs but this was like 10 cents worth of pasta. Heck - charge a few bucks but really? We WILL go back but skip the baked clams and have our son share OUR meal.
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