Raimondo’s Pizza & Pub
1033 Kilbery Ln, North Aurora, IL, 60510
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Address :
1033 Kilbery Ln
North Aurora, IL, 60510 - Phone (630) 301-7727
- Website https://www.raimondos.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Mon, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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Paul S.
Sweet Pizza, great beer, good people. The owners are nice as hell. I'll be back every time I'm back in Chicago. Highly recommend the "Godfather slice"
(5)Lou V.
Family Italian - When you order the pizza they make it from scratch so it takes a little longer, but worth the wait! GREAT beer selection. Appetizers rule, try the artichoke flatbread, amazing. Bring the kids or make it a date night. If your lucky enough to be there on a night when Mike is IN THE HOUSE strike up a conversation. It is genuine Italian from start to finsh. ENJOY
(5)Todd P.
Went in there last night picked up a pizza to go. These guys know what their doing. The dining room was full and the staff was very pleasant. Hopefully we can attract more quality businesses like Raimondos and fill some of these vacant strip malls in North Aurora.
(5)Jody L.
This place is unbelievable! Friends told us to go and we kept putting it off...that's our loss! Great beer, amazing pizza and the crust?? To die for. We had so much fun the first night that we came back the next night. And we'll be here at least once a week. It's small and intimate but the service is personable and the food is amazing. Take time for the gelato. And add some cherry beer to make it a float. You'll thank me.
(5)Mark J.
Great pizza. Terrible service. Looking at you Lauren L Ticket #79255 (in case anyone researches or cares). This is my first review only because this was way outside of the norm of service you receive anywhere and management, as well as potential patrons, need to be aware and have some expectations set if you are lucky to have our server. We were in town for a family reunion. This place had solid reviews both in ratings and quantity. It was not very busy, maybe two other tables, and we were greeted by a sweet girl directing us to our table. And that's when it went downhill. How you may ask when we just walked in? It started with our server beginning to take our drink orders and abruptly saying she will be back when someone yelled at her from the oven. This set the tempo as our server brought everything over with the cold hand of indifference including her robotic, insincere, and minimal conversational tone. For the record, we ordered a few drinks and a bottle of wine, Valley of the Moon, from their reserve menu along with several pizzas and some gelato for our daughter. EVERYTHING was GREAT. Disappointing we had to get her attention to get anything. You know...as in pretending we were waving down a plane to rescue us at one point. She was not engaging. No refills on beer or coke offered. Our bottle of wine was brought over, sans cork, already open with two glasses. She was never in any hurry. Making eye contact was difficult and when it did happen it provided the opposite reaction from what we needed. I walked over to the bar and register, where she was hiding from giving any additional discretionary effort, and I begin speaking to my 8yr old daughter about dessert. We eventually ordered there, with her, because why would we not want someone to ask us if we needed dessert as is the almost knee jerk reaction tradition of any server. Kudos for being different. She did not look up. I finally asked what the gelato flavors were where she recited. We choose and walked back. Her engagement was reminiscent of a 160 character restriction on Twitter. She only thanked us while we were walking out, which obviously was facetious and muscle memory. We tipped 20% because who knows what day she had. I hope it gets better. For me, if I lived here I would never return because of the very negative, memorable experience we had. Again great pizza! But maybe you need a buffet because we could have fumbled around serving and smiling at our table ourselves...or hire nicer robots.
(1)Heather S.
Hands down, the best pizza place in the Fox Valley. It's nearly gourmet - and the only reason I say nearly is because it's fresh and fabulous without being pretentious. Here's a better way to explain it: When you walk in, it smells like the first really great pizza place you visited when you were a kid. The owner and his team are friendly and helpful - it's a family-run business and you can tell. Don't forget to try the gelato - pistachio or double chocolate - both are out of this world. If you love Gario's pizza but it's too far to drive so you settle for Eddie's or Charlie Fox's, try Raimondo's - you will never go anywhere else again.
(5)Mundo M.
Changing my review. I have been here a couple of times with friends. The pizza is really good. I love their specialty pizza. They have a great beer selection. The service is one of the best in the area. It's a very warm and friendly environment. The staff makes eye contact and are very genuine. If you're lucky enough to meet one of the owners you'll feel good about giving them your business. I'm glad I gave them a second chance or else I would be missing out on a great place.
(4)Jason E.
Sadly disappointed. First time there is was really good. One of the owners greeted and sat us - told us a bit about the family owned restaurant and fresh ingredients and specialities - and the food was really good. The marinara was really good and the meatballs were awesome. We went back a few more times and thought that we found a nice spot we would be coming to for years. So...why the 2 stars? Well, we went back about a month ago and had really bad and slow service. We sat a long time and waited for the server to come and greet us at the table. Then it took a very long time for each phase of the meal and we actually got the feeling we were more of a bother to the server than anything. He didn't seem to really care to do his job one bit. We chalked it up as a one off and that maybe he was having a bad day. But... We went back again last night and had a very similar experience. Eventually that same waiter came over, but only to tell us that our waitress is coming soon. She did, and we order a very simple meal: 2 unsweetened iced teas, a meatball sandwich, and the bruschetta. It took 10 minutes for her to bring us the very watered down iced tea (might as well just drink water). Then it took another 47 minutes to get our food. Yes, I timed it after the iced teas took so long. 47 minutes for a meatball sandwich and bruschetta! Unfriendly, blah attitudes to with that awful service too. To add insult to injury, my wife got sick that night and I felt like complete crap too. Could it be us? Did we do something to piss them off? Why the crappy service? We are not demanding people and always treat people in restaurants nicely regardless of how they are because 1) we are respectful; 2) we don't want spit and boogers in our food. Plus, we always tip - even when the service is not deserving. So, it seems to me that it's just how this place operates. Regardless, the service is so bad that we will just go elsewhere. Oh yah, 2 stars. Well, the 3 non stars are for the last 2 servers and experience, plus the decline in food and getting sick. The 2 stars given are because I know the owner is a good guy and we had a nice experience with him our first few visits. Too bad his servers don't have the same attitude with customer service as he does.
(2)Megan H.
I'm so happy to stumble on this place after my favourite pizza place closed. The pizza is delicious. The crust, although thin, isn't too hard and has a good flavour. I love the sauce and the unique pies. Definitely get an order of the garlic bread, which is simple but very garlic-y. Another big reason to come here? Pretty good beer selection. They have a good variety of beers and seem to regularly change what they have. I usually feel like I have to go to Geneva Alehouse to find good brews, but this place always pleases.
(5)Thomas P.
Great local pizza! It is all homemade and the specials are always delicious. They keep a good selection of beers to complement the food. The family that runs the restaurant provides good service. It''s overshadowed by the fine dining at the turf room, but it fits the niche for the local diners who are loyal
(5)Maggie M.
Went with a group the other night. Awesome family business. Had excellent service, great food and met a great family. Since there was a large group we tried both crusts. Tough choice, they were both good. Loved the pistachio gelato. Others had chocolate and it was gone instantly! Will definately go back.
(5)Caroline M.
Disappointed. This is a place that my husband and I really wanted to like. We went the first time and our experience was pretty bad. Well, so we gave it a second chance and it wasn't much better. It takes a while to get the pizza and it states on the menu that their "homemade pies" take 25-30 minutes to make. SERVICE: Not the greatest. Maybe they're understaffed like so many of the reviews say, but hire some people! There are tons of unemployed Americans that need jobs. Whatever. It took a few minutes for us to be seated both times, even though there were booth open and not a ton of families there at the time. I asked for tips on drinks, but the waitress told me she doesn't drink beer. Ok, but my question was on the cider. Ok, I'm not going to ding her for not drinking alcohol. She never offered us another round, nor brought us water. After finishing our drinks during the appetizer, she never was really around for longer than a second to even think about bringing us anything. My husband said that he would give the service 3 stars, but I disagree..closer to 1-2. FOOD: Garlic bread: We ordered the garlic bread as an appetizer. We received it maybe 15 minutes after ordering it. For what it was, it should've taken 10 minutes. It was overdone and burnt **the second pic is of the garlic bread they brought out second". It was literally rock hard. Also, no garlic. The second basket brought was better and not hard, but still just like glorified toast. It was like an italian beef roll cut in quarters and toasted, then with butter on it. No fresh garlic, and not even the crappy garlic powder that some restaurants use for their garlic bread. Pretty disappointed. Pizza: Good, but nothing to write home about. I like the texture of the braided crust, but there's really nothing else that is greater than average. About 2-3 pieces of nickel sized sausage per piece of our sausage and garlic pizza. Average pizza, that's what I would call it. Drinks: They have a good selection beer/cider/wine list. For that, I give them a star. Unfortunately, the average bar has a good selection. It takes a significant amount of time to order, wait for food, and then wait for the bill after finishing food. The service isn't the greatest. I wish we would've had a better time, either time, but we won't be back. With so many other pizza places in the area, we won't be back.
(1)Kerry E.
I have to tell you the lower ratings are concerning What is wrong with people? :) We are long time fans of raimondos and from reading yelp reviews, it would seem one must either love it or hate it. I guess we go in the love category. I have had 2 parties here, both in the range of 30 guests, and I have dined her on several occasions. Maybe others prefer pizza made ahead? I just don't get it. To make a pizza this good it takes time!! It is not sitting in a box on a hot plate or under a burner. Put your phones away and spend some quality time with your guest while waiting! Talk, enjoy a drink, laugh a little! Enjoy the ambiance!
(4)Thalia P.
I love going here when I am in the area. The staff is so friendly, the beer is great, and overall it's very chill. I have only had pizza and gelato from here.
(5)Amanda T.
Good food. The price for two small pizzas was $41.00. We felt it was a little over priced. The delivery service though was on point. Maybe they should offer coupons to help with the prices.
(3)John B.
Okay Yelp??? 4.5 Stars??? (One side note before I get into this, since I've been in restaurants most of my life, I'm going to say that they were understaffed and there was a major issue that they just didn't mention to anybody, so take this as you will) We sat down and the restaurant wasn't even half full, we then proceeded to wait and wait and wait and wait for pizza. I have never in my life got up before I received the food, but in this case I had to get it to go and left... I understand pizza can take a while, but wow... The only thing that I ate while I was there was the garlic bread, not my cup of tea and when we did finally eat the pizza, I was even less impressed. My other gripe is that our server kept taking her order pad and despite the fact that she has an apron with multiple pockets, stuck it in the back of her pants by her underwear. Frankly, I don't want your hands touching anything that's touched your butt, if they are going to touch my food.
(1)John H.
Great pizza and great conversation with the owner Mike. He certainly takes his pizza and beer serious but really prided himself on how he relates to his guests. I'm a pizza snob so when I said it was good it is certainly worth eating.
(5)Mary P.
I can't say enough great things about this place. We had reservations next door at the Turf Room and it was SO busy there, we couldn't even get a drink while we waited. No one gave us the time of day. :( SO, we wandered into Raimondos and never regretted our decision not only to get a drink but stay there and eat. We were warmly greeted by the owner Mike and his descriptions of the food and beer were beyond words. It felt like we came home to "moms house" and we were immediately amongst friends and family. The beers were refreshing and delightful. Mike described each beer like a sommelier describes wine. So passionate! The food was to die for! We plan to return home again to "moms house" (aka Raimondos) SOON! What a great experience! I highly recommend this place.
(5)Tim T.
Overpriced and the pizza was pretty mediocre (I got the Godfather pizza). Ordered the pizza for pickup, was told it would be 20 minutes. I ended up having to wait an additional 25 minutes for the pizza to be ready. Not only that but they put meat on my wife's half of the pizza. She doesn't eat meat so naturally this was a bit of an issue. We were told we could have a small credit on a future bill (we have no idea how much this credit will be fore and are not even sure we want to return).
(2)Vazquez E.
Completely terrible service, due to that I did not order a single item from the menu.
(1)Suzanne G.
The pizza is awesome. Beer and wine selection is fabulous. Love the homemade balsamic vinegarette dressing. Pizza of the month is always interesting. If you're lucky you might get in on one of Mike's beer tasting events.
(5)Emily Z.
I love this place!! The food is delicious!! The owner is always nice to me each time I go in and remembers me every time! Definitely will keep going back!
(5)J H.
We continue to love this place and updated menu only makes it better! Try the spinach and artichoke flatbread - it's got an extra zip that makes it awesome!! The pizzas are great and I love the new pasta choices. Looking for dessert? Try their homemade options! And yes, the beer selection is great! They have successfully converted me from a wine only drinker. But honestly - it's all about the people. Whether it's Mike or his mom or his dad - they care about you as a customer and a person. And of course Ryan, Kelsey and all the wait staff are great people. Eric and the crew make great food and Andy and the behind the scenes crew really do an awesome job. Sometimes it takes longer than if you went to a fast food place but hey, that's ok, because I love anyplace where I can relax, have a great meal , and chat with people who treat you like family.
(5)Jenny C.
The service was so slow. It took 7 minutes to wait to get a table but no one else was waiting - they just couldn't bother to wait on us. When we complained about how long the pizza took - after 37 minutes with no one coming to check on us or refill our drinks - they said it was because everything was handmade. Are they making the dough from scratch that moment??? You can get a deep dish pizza from scratch and have it to your table sooner. Some employees said 20-25 minutes to get a pizza; another said 30. No matter what, it took 45 minutes with almost no other customers for us to get a pizza. The frustrating part is, the waiter just kept making excuses about being shorthanded - but 7 people working when it is not busy is not shorthanded - it is inefficiency. My husband worked at a pizza place for years and said that their timing was extraordinary.
(1)Michael G.
It's ok. I guess for that area it's the best around for what it has to offer. Service was slow but she was doing what she could. What's odd is the wife and I felt sick after leaving there not sure if it's what we ate or not. To sum it up The restaurant itself is nice the food ahh...And prices are on the higher side. I don't believe I would go back.
(2)Brian L.
Stopped in tonight and had great service and great pizza. We went thin crust versus the double-dough. I'm a d-d fan but with my son and wife, they are primarily thin. Sausage was good on the pizza and service was fast, pleasant and accurate. Can't wait to stop back to try other items on the menu. Welcome BACK you guys. I've lived in North Aurora since '98 and missed you when you left.
(4)Dennis W.
So nice to see a "family owner/operator" establishment like we did years ago. Whether it's seeing the "dad" blending his homemade sauces, or "mom" being there & ready to help in any capacity it's truly nice to see their level of care. As a lot of these comments make mention of the owner Michael being knowledgable as he is in not only their homemade menu, but his knowledge of the extensive craft beer menu which he takes allot of pride in & should really helps to narrow down what exactly most likely you'd want. I'd say keep it up, but in a family type establishment such as this, I'm quite confident the actions in which they display are genuine, & they'll naturally keep it up what they're so good at doing...
(5)JP P.
Upon entering Raimondo's, you immediately note the decor. Did someone actually envisage a vintage 1950's pizza joint with a modern day spin? The floor plan is open with plenty of classic booths. It's simple, inviting and it works. The view at the end of the bar allows you to continually scan the entire operation. I liked the environment, not so much the pizza. Basically the yelp reviews are telltale with a very clear point; if you serve "Craft Beers" & "Signature Pizza" you must be "Kick-Ass-Good"! NFW! Again, the beer selection and Customer Service dominate each review. A description of "Taste" is brief and secondary in thought. Agree, management and staff will kill you with "Kindness"! However, what about the taste? BLAND. "Ach-N-Lou's" Pizza Pub in Aurora smokes this place. By severe contrast, "Emil's" pizza found in Woodman's freezer case will inspire your taste buds. Our 16" Thin Crust...Sausage, Mushroom, Onion & Black Olive arrived cool to the touch with a spongy crust. Not OK, let it be known this is the first time in a while I did not scorch the roof of my mouth! A pathetic presentation equaled in taste. I'm sorry, if your looking for a classic tavern style pizza, look elsewhere. But if your pizza taste buds crave the "Hand Crafted Italian Beef and Giardiniera", The" B-L-T"or the "Bacon Cheeseburger" SIGNATURE PIZZA PIE...hey, this is your place. For me, the above is best served on fresh bread as a sandwich, not pizza. Described in order: Crusty Italian Bread, a Club Sandwich, and a toasted Poppy Seed Bun along with a bottled IPA., just because I can. C'mon people
(2)Bob M.
I'd like to add more stars.... But the service is not pleasant and 50 minutes for a dine in pizza is toooooo long. I mentioned to the waitress the diet pop was off went over like a turd in a punch bowl. Overheard the manager telling people they were short on staff... Too bad or discount my check for bad or slow service. I like the pizza but the service stinks.
(3)Kyra P.
Finally! A great neighborhood pizza place on the west side. We love their pizza and everything we've tasted so far. We will Keep coming back for more! The owners are very friendly and always make great conversation. Beer selection is great and we really enjoy it every time!
(5)Bob P.
I have lunch here twice a week. I eat during off hour's but everything's been great and fresh. They are located in a strip mall, please don't let that scare you away! I've never had their pizza, but I've had all of their sandwiches and pastas to feel comfortable enough to judge! Italian beef, meatball sub, and Italian chicken sandwich have all been four stars!! The sandwiches have always been fresh and full of flavor!! With this knowledge I don't see why the pizza wouldn't follow. If I'm wrong please let me know, I believe they're on point!
(5)Jim P.
C'mon people! This is Chicagoland! While not offensive, this pizza certainly wasn't very good. We went here based on the great Yelp reviews and this was the first time that I felt that Yelp let us down. Although it was a friendly place and we had a good server our pizza was just so mediocre.
(2)Jessica H.
Good customer service. Sub par food. I ordered buffalo wings and pizza. The pizza was ok. The thin crust was not crisp and they were very stingy with the toppings. It tasted okay, but not great. The buffalo wings were terrible. The skin was rubbery and the sauce was tasteless. When I returned them the owner explained to me that they're supposed to be that way!!? He explained that they do not make them themselves. They also bake them because they don't have a fryer. He buys this brand because they are gluten free (no breading). While I appreciate that the business has gluten free options I am not gluten sensitive and wanted crispy tasty buffalo wings, not baked chicken with gross sauce. He did however refund my money without question or argument which I appreciated. We went here another time before for a very fun st bald ricks event and it was great. Good beer and cider selection.
(2)Thomas R.
Very good pasta dishes and the wings are to die for. I do like their selection of beer is very comprehensive. Overall in house service is pretty good and attentive. Ordered delivery one time and it was kind of slow....and we are only about 5 minutes away. I picked it up the next time, it was very good quality pizza. My favorite are the pasta dishes....very good portions for $12....usually can only eat half of the servings.
(4)Steve K.
We go here a couple times a month. Pizza slices are easy to get and good. The meatball sandwich is great. Never seems to busy (which is nice). Great place for the family or just to get some gelato.
(4)David H.
Great consistent gluten free thin crust option and delightful caprese salad. If mike is working and there are only one or two of you, sit at the bar. He is the owner/son of the original Raimondos owner and great to talk with and makes great beer and wine recommendations. Also young waiter/bartender ryan always does a great job of serving the customer.
(4)Chad B.
Went there with the family tonight. This was a first visit. I had driven by it many times and kept saying I need to try this place. Well I shouldn't have waited. Great food, great service, and great prices about sum it up. We started off with the cheesy garlic bread appetizer. Real garlic, lots of cheese and what must be a homemade marinara sauce to dip it in. Next was a medium half sausage half mushroom original pizza. The mushrooms where fresh and tasty and the sausage was out of this world. Same great sauce as the appetizer. Don't remember the servers name, but attentive would be an understatement. He kept the drinks filled, made sure we had everything we needed and could not have done a better job. The decor is modern and comfortable. Everything is clean. Plenty of parking. Add in a couple of soft drinks and we were out the door for $26 + tip. We will be back!
(5)Courtenay G.
I love their bar. Amazing selection of microbrews and foreign beers. The service is great, too. The only reason they're getting a 4-Star Rating is because I'm really picky about my pizza. I'm not a fan of the food, but to be fair, ALL of my friends are. Great place!
(4)Steve G.
If you want some tasty Italian food, accompanied by a huge (sophisticated) beer selection, while being killed with kindness from the wait staff and owner, this place is for you. My personal favorite is the spaghetti with sausage and my kids love the ravioli. The garlic bread that comes with your pasta dish is also a nice combo of butter and garlicky goodness. I also recommend that you try the Italian Nachos appetizer, an interesting combo of tortilla chips, marinara sauce, hamburger and cheese. As alluded to earlier, on most occasions the owner visits our table and is genuinely interested in us and likes to talk "craft brews," which I also enjoy. Pay them a visit soon!
(5)Alexandra D.
Ordered pizza for delivery. Crust was gross - soggy and undercooked. They were generous with the toppings, but the crust was too flimsy to withstand them. The order was also wrong - girl I spoke too on the phone didn't seem to understand the concept of ordering toppings on half of the pizza. Not worth the time, money or calories.
(2)C J.
First visit to Raimando's tonight. Saw all the good reviews and thought we'd try it out. Pizza was very good for the price. Their thin crust was almost New York style in a way. Good sauce and good overall taste. Definitely would go back.
(4)Chuck D.
My husband and I just moved into the area, so the first thing we wanted to do was try out some new places. So, using the excuse that I still didn't have my kitchen organized enough to cook, we headed out to try Raimondo's. First of all, the thing that got us here is that they have a pretty nice beer selection. While I wish a little more was on draft, the bottled selection was diverse and exciting. Even better, their staff really seems to have a passion for it and took to suggesting beers for us based on what we had already ordered. We ordered a double dough with giardiniera and sausage. The pizza was really delish! The toppings were clearly very fresh and sauce was fantastic. Normally left over pizza is just something I need to get through, but I was super excited to come home the next night and heat it up again. It really was a well made delicious pizza. I'm excited to try more combinations of toppings as they definitely give you a TON of choices. One of the owner's came over and asked how everything was and mentioned that he didn't think he'd seen us in there before (they clearly know their customers). We told him we just moved in and he insisted we have some gelato on the house. It was such a nice gesture. He also asked where we were at and let us know that they deliver as well, which is great! Its a nice atmosphere, so I'd definitely like to dine in and enjoy the beer selection most of the time, but having the delivery option is always good too. If you are in the area and in the mood for some homemade fresh pizza, don't pass this place up! I know we will definitely be back.
(4)Patty S.
LOVED the thin crust! I liked that we could call ahead and it was ready when we arrived. Can't beat the beer selection, the waiter was very knowledgable and helped us make our selections. Great place.
(5)Richard I.
One of the best pizzas I have had (Godfathers)!! The spaghetti and meat sauce was outstanding. If I ever come back to Aurora, I would definitely eat here.
(4)Chris B.
I can't believe I haven't already written this. My wife went to Raimondo's with a friend a while ago and told me I should check it out because they have a pretty interesting beer selection and the beer guy there (Mike) is pretty enthusiastic about it. Well, she was right and it's one of my favorite places now. The beer selection is excellent (especially for trying stuff you may not be able to get in the stores), the pizza is fantastic, the pastas and sandwiches are great, and even the gelato is good. Beyond all of that, though, is the atmosphere. There are people enjoying beers at the bar, older folks, younger folks, and lots of families when we go. My 2-year-old son asks me about Susie and Ryan and Mike a lot - he loves the attention they give him (and the pizza, of course). There are beer tasting events, charitable events, and other cool community things all the time. I had my first beer from Solemn Oath there, for example. Also, after their St. Baldrick's event, most of the staff was shaved bald! That's some commitment. Overall, I miss the old-fashioned pizza joints from the past. (Charlotte's, Shakey's, etc.) There's a personality to them that's not manufactured by some marketing focus group. Raimondo's has that warmth and personality. It's just a nice place with great food and excellent people.
(5)Eddie R.
Best pizza, Best Beer, awesome owner and staff!!!!!!!!!! My favorite place to go eat!!!!!
(5)Greg F.
Pizza is good, good selection of craft beers. A bit on the pricey side though. I would give this place 4 stars if the pricing was a bit more consistent with the quality of the pizza, worth checking out though the pizza is good, and if you like a beer with your pizza the selection is good and interesting.
(4)H R.
Pizza = Awesome (Both Double Dough and Thin Crust) Pasta = Awesome (You get at least 2 servings with one order) Atmosphere = Family oriented, sincere and very, very nice neighborhood joint. I leave here on a Friday night feeling better than when I came in and that's only after having one beer. Large Groups = No problem. They have a private room in the back with a door so you don't have to deal with the noise from the restaurant. My book club meets here every month (15 people) and we get the best service.
(5)Nathan G.
The italian beef was very tasty, only problem is I ordered a combo! Oh and I didnt get the pickle I was promised either. Good beer selection and friendly staff.
(2)Private I.
The food here is okay, parking is easy, the noise level is fine, and it's nice that the tv in the bar area shows things besides sports. We've had a bunch of things from their menu but nothing food-wise really stood out to us other than the delicious marinara sauce for dipping their bread sticks. The service from host and wait staff is pretty good.
(3)Amanda S.
Uhm hello. I love this place. Nicest service ever from a place where I'm not a regular. Pizza was damn good, maybe not as authentic as the love of my life (v&v paesano..mmmm) but very good. I love how there's a bar here. Also, they offer a selection of craft beers that is ever changing. My bf and I came in on a Friday night-- we ordered wings (which I can't eat, tear) and a supreme pizza (half veggie) and were immediately told our wait time. That like never happens. The owner (can't for the life of me remember his name) came over and chatted us up, talked about the history of Raimondo's (previously located on 31 from 1989-01), and his status as a craft brew aficianado. I honestly don't recall what they had on tap-- I'm strictly wine/vodka for the most part, but you could tell he was very passionate about his beer..and his business. According to my bf, the wings were excellent, and as I mentioned before-- the pizza (and wine) were great. The service bumped this pace up to 5 stars for me, it was so accomodating and genuine, no fake niceness here!!
(5)Joel F.
The service is good and the owner makes a point to remember us and the kids. My wife and I are both gluten free. The pizza is really good considering our situation and is, in our opinion, the best GF pizza in the area.
(4)Jason A.
First off, I want to say this place is one of the few pizza places that makes gluten free pizza, and it is expensive, but better than eating sand, because almost everywhere else that offers gluten free pizza crusts are all the frozen- pre packaged type. They are gritty and taste horrible. This gluten-free is the best I have had from a pizza joint (but still not as good as the store bought SCAR crusts, Pastorelli's sauce, and some Sargento Mozzerella). Problem is this, unless you are eating here, don't order it for take-out. They are notorious for telling you a time over the phone and then making it very early. It has happened three times (that I know of) in the last 4 purchases. Once the owner even laughed about it like it was funny that my pizza had been sitting on top of the oven for 20+ minutes. Honestly, don't understand why if you say on the phone 45 mins you would make it 20 mins early, but that is their deal. I will not buy from here any more because it has happened multiple times already. PS. Don't believe Mike (the owners son), the first time this happened he was very apologetic and gave me a song and dace about they are a family business, give us another chance, yada, yada... then the last time, he acted like I was ridiculous for requiring that the pizza be made closer to the time specified time then 20 minutes and stated that I should take my business elsewhere because I was obviously too picky for them to make happy. LOL! Seriously, I cannot make this up. Requiring a pizza establishment to make a pizza and it still be hot and edible when I pick it up, was too much to ask.
(1)Viki B.
They really understand customer service. We placed a delivery order with them and Murphy's law kicked in. Everything that could go wrong did, they were proactive and they went above and beyond to make us happy. We didn't ask for anything. Their food is great, but as with most restaurants it is better when you eat in!
(5)John S.
Finally got around to trying Raimondo's today for lunch. Wasn't sure if this was just a sit down place or if it was a order at the counter place. I was happy when I arrived today that I can order at the counter and get Pizza by the slice. Raimondo's saved me from the nasty pizza hut express down the street. The pizza here is home made and taste great. The people here are friendly and accommodating. The restaurant was also very clean and much nicer then my other lunch alternatives. Because I went during work hours I didn't get to try any of the beers but they also have a great beer selection with many different selections. Looking forward to coming back and trying one of the sandwitches or Itialian dishes.
(4)Alanna M.
I'm always on the run so it's nice to have a place to stop in and get good food fast. My husband gets Italian beef sandwiches and pizza-by-the-slice from Raimondo's several times a week. Their pizzas are really good and they offer pies all day long (either made to order or by-the-slice.) I also really appreciate the hospitality they offer here. Michael is very friendly and accommodating and always makes my husband and I feel very welcome. In addition to good food and gelato, they also have a unique variety of wine and beer, and both are priced very reasonably.
(5)Steven H.
I really don't know why it has taken so long for me to review this place, but this is the best combination of pizza and beer I have ever had the pleasure of indulging in... and I do indulge here quite often. The pizza and lasagna rank as some of the best in the area. I've had other foods here, but those are the best. The beer selection is fantastic with a focus on imported and craft beers. My wife and I are pretty regular customers, and we are on a first name basis with most of the staff. A few things I will point out. The service is good, but at times a bit slow. That's not a problem for most people. I've always felt that the atmosphere is one that invites you to stay, drink, and have a good time. However, some times we are in a hurry and still want to eat in. There's an easy solution. Just call your order in on your way out the door, and you'll have a quicker meal.
(5)Nicole S.
I have to eat gluten-free and the owner and staff seemed to really care and very knowledgeable of cross contamination. The GF Margarita pizza and brownie with hazelnut gelato were very good. It seemed like they really went above and beyond for us and knew what they were doing. We went at a slow time and so far I'm feeling fine. We will be back!
(5)Christina R.
It is great to have such a delicious go-to spot for reasonably priced lunch or dinner. The food is 5 star quality. I especially love the ravioli and bruschetta! The service however, is hit or miss. I am hoping this is simply due to the newness of the business. Three out of 5 times we have had great service. The other two times were awful - one resulting in us walking out after being seated for 10 minutes without being acknowledged (this was on an extremely busy evening but nonetheless not an excuse)! I will continue to be a customer because of the times we have had a wonderful experience, along with the delicious food. I will try to stick to weekdays or lunch hours if dining in though.
(4)Nicole R.
I wish I could give .5 stars...because this is more like a 2.5. So this may fall into what I call the "Hangover Effect". I saw rave reviews and had high hopes. (This happened with that movie The Hangover - people said it was the most hilarious movie ever made of all time EVER...I saw It. I laughed once. I believe I may have laughed at least double that, had it not been so, so hyped.) Anyway - I was intrigued with Italian Nachos. Whaaat? turns out, it was sauce and cheese over nacho chips with Italian beef sprinkled on top (for $2 more bucks). Overall it was a little disappointing. We got the "original crust" ala supremo. So...and maybe those of you in North Aurora had once experienced the nectar of Gods that was Franks Pizza - and if so, please know that this is where I was - Franks was our favorite. But this was not Franks. Boo. The crust was bland. It was crusty on the outside and warm and pillowy on the inside, but it lacked depth beyond that. The sauce was under seasoned. actually, the whole pizza seemed under seasoned. I mean, it wasn't the worst pizza by any stretch of the imagination - but it didn't blow any socks off either. Also - when the menu said "ask for dipping sauce" with the crust style - we did and we thought it would be garlic butter sauce...and it wasn't. just bland marinara. Lesson learned. The service was extraordinarily friendly. There was one young guy in there running the whole of front of house- the bar and all the tables and the running of food. It wasn't that busy but that kid was working his tail off. We heard the beer selection was awesome, but we weren't drinking and frankly, I am not a beer person but maybe that would change things...the Italian beef that had been sprinkled on our nachos was good and I would consider returning to try the beef on its own...but probably not the pizza.
(2)Kristina S.
We ordered a Sombrero pizza and it was great! The service was also fantastic. Thanks!!
(4)Kirby W.
We use to get their pizza at their old location years ago in North Aurora across from A&W. we were really bummed when they went out of business. Now their back and better than ever! Awesome pizza and great selection of micro brewed beers. This is a must try!!!!!!!! It just may end up being your favorite pizza place too! It's definitely our families again. Great food, Great service, great atmosphere, what more could you ask for?
(5)Gwen L.
Have been here twice for a monthly Book club meeting. Have tried the Lasagna and the pizza. Both were very tasty. Drinks are good too!
(4)Dan T.
Their Pizza is the BEST!!!!!! When you order sausage and mushroom pizza it is overloaded to the tilt with sausage and mushroom, the way it should be done. Seriously the best pizza place in North Aurora, and possible contender for the Fox Valley Area. The chicken ceasar salad was HUGE, and tasty. Great selection of beer, and the manager or owner always comes by to see how everything is. I would say skip the Turf Room (which is right next to this place) and grab a pizza instead.
(5)Karl W.
With the abundance of pizza places in this area, you have to be really, really good to stand out. This place was just.. good. We actually went here based on the huge amount of 5 star ratings, and I wasn't as impressed as the reviews indicated. We ordered 3... yes 3, different pizzas, and all were... OK. One veggie pizza, one custom (bacon, sausage, pepperoni), and the "Godfather" (italian beef & giardiniera). I myself wasn't a fan of the "original" crust.. just too doughy for me.. if I return I'd definitely go with the thin crust. I could only finish 2 pieces of pizza, and it was mainly because of the dough... not the toppings. Of the 3 (I tried all), the custom one was actually my favorite. The bacon was delicious, crisp and flavorful, and the "secret blend" sausage is quite good. Our server was decent, he knew a lot about the beer selections. One suggestion to the owners; provide a daily list of beers on a piece of paper or whatever so we don't have to stand up from our table and try to read the chalkboard every time we order a beer. The cheesy garlic bread appetizer we ordered was embarrassingly small. It's just bread and cheese, and at that price point, it simply needs to be a larger portion. While we never spoke to the owner personally, he was making his rounds around the place and seemed nice and personable. We did make a reservation and was pleasantly surprised when we arrived that there was a table with a large "Reserved" sign on it with my name on the check. Bonus points for that. I'm sure eventually we'll try this place again (my wife loves pizza), and I'll definitely go with the thin crust next time and probably order my own custom pizza. Maybe that will make the difference. Good pizza, good service, and as Yelp indicates with a 3-star review, "A-OK".
(3)Just My O.
This restaurant is simply Frantastic!!! The food is just divine. The "Godfather" pizza is out of this world. The ingredients of it just melt in your mouth and makes you longing for more. Besides the wonderful owner (Michael), the wine, gelato just complete the whole thing. What a great find in North Aurora. Graci!
(5)Craig R.
This is a "great good place"! It has a friendly atmospehere and very yummy pizza. They have a really great beer list with some unique beers you wont normally find other places. The owner - Michael - is a real gentleman and a truly nice person. My wife and i have been in here about 5 times now and each time he says hello and we chat. Most recently we sat at the bar and he helped us choose some new beers which were very enjoyable. This is a place you should defnitely check out. It doesnt try to be flashy but is very sincere in its service and its food. You won't find a nice bunch of people either.
(5)Kevin M.
They have a very diverse beer selection and the owner Mike is a true beer expert. Their monthly specialty pizzas are unique and generally exceptional. They also have multiple efforts to help charitable causes which is just another reason to support an awesome local business. Check out their beer tasting sessions as a way to sample many unique beers, learn a lot about these unique brews, have some great pizza and hang out with some great people.
(5)Ryan J.
Probably the most friendly and sociable staff I've ever witnessed. Not to mention the actual customers dining there, it is literally like being on the set of Cheers, everyone wants to chit chat and converse, share stories and just shoot the breeze. The food, OUTSTANDING!! Ordered a large thin crust with sausage, black olives and mushrooms ..just so so so good! I tried their on-tap Oktoberfest by Bells brewing, and it was fantastic. The owner, Mike, then insisted that I try the Sam Adams Pumpkin Ale, claiming he was a big fan of it. Tried it, loved it! Buying a case asap as a matter of fact. But back to the point ... Raimondo's is an excellent place to get phenomenal food, and be surrounded and served by the greatest staff in Chicagoland, and friendliest people you can imagine. It's almost as if all the nicest people in the area just flock to this place to eat and watch the game and drink great beer. That's another thing ..their beer selection is out of this world!! You don't often find a place that offers the really rare and hard to find brews, you usually have to go deep into Chicago for that, and its usually $8+ per draft/bottle there! This is not your typical sports bar by any means ;) Reasonable prices, amazing food, great staff, wonderful and friendly atmosphere, fast service and a top notch beer selection. Yeah, I'll be back :D -Ryan
(5)Kate N.
Great pizza! Best crust I've found in a long time. Sandwiches are okay but amazing beer selection
(4)Greg V.
Just had their pizza of the month. A Ruben pizza its even better than the Sombrero which was my favorite pizza anywhere!!! We usually stop in at Raimondo's a couple times a month to get my Pizza fix. Eight times out of ten we get their Sombrero Pizza the best Taco Pizza anywhere but had to try the Reuben pie which I didn't have for over ten years while they were gone. It was better than I remembered and instead of just St Pattys day they offer it all of March it is probably the BEST pizza I have ever ate. Stop by this month and try it you wont be disappointed . The owners here really care about their customers after you've been there once the'll remember you forever too!!!!
(5)Arti P.
Great service , Definitely try the Godfather pizza if you like spicy food! Also the beers on tap are a must try!! Highly recommended :)
(5)Tina E.
Rueben pizza for St. Patty's day-genius-and delicious. This is probably the most gourmet pizza joint of the main 3 near this corner. The owner is very engaging & easy to talk to. Yummy pastas from momma's old world recipes. Looking forward to trying the Cheeseburger pizza next. See ya soon
(4)Bob S.
Love their pizza, especially the thin crust. The beer list is the best in North Aurora. They have lots of craft beers, with a list that is constantly rotating. Family friendly, my kids crayon drawings are hanging on the wall. I get to come back later after the kids are in bed for some tasty brews, guided by Mike, who knows how to pick out just the right beer for you. Try this place out!
(4)Jeffery H.
Discovered this restaurant through beermenus.com . The pizza is great. I love thin crust pizza the thinner the better and they will make the crust as thin as possible to order. They carry a variety of craft beers that changes often and Michael always provides great beer suggestions. The staff and owners are fantastic. Customers are treated like family, whether you are a regular or a newby, and everyone appears to be genuinly happy that you are there.
(5)Katie R.
We ordered take out on a lazy Saturday and the Cheeseburger pizza was very good and the service even better.
(4)Martin R.
Nice to have a local joint that can make good pizza. Courteous staff and quick delivery.
(5)Kate P.
I missed out on Raimondo's the first time around, so we made sure to check it out when they re-opened in their new location. We love local businesses, especially when they are family -owned. We went at lunchtime and ordered an Ala Supremo pizza. While we waited, we enjoyed monster-sized Cokes and watched the lunch crowd. A lot of people had to wait for pizza by the slice as a new pepperoni pie was about to come out of the oven. I can imagine that this would irritate me if I had a short lunch break and just wanted a slice. However, they had only been open for 10 days, so I will cut them some slack. Nobody seemed angry, and the staff apologized multiple times. And there's something to be said for knowing that they have very fresh pizza by the slice. I normally hate the double-dough-style crusts, but this crust was awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed the crisp crust under the toppings and the delicious "pizza bone" left at the end. The pizza is heavy on the cheese, which was not at all a problem for us. Lots of great toppings. We really enjoyed our pizza. The drink selection was a pleasant surprise. First, there are fountain Cokes. Yes - Coke at a pizza place! Their beer list is impressive, with many different microbrews and Oberon on tap. Amazing. Can't wait to go back for dinner. There are very few pizza places in the suburbs I would return to. Raimondo's made the cut. We will be back, and we will bring friends.
(4)Nick Z.
After visiting the Mooseheart Holiday Lights festivities, my friends and I drove to Raimondo's to try them out. Not only was the service absolutely impeccable, but the food and drinks were outstanding. The selection of craft beers was unique and quite tasty. Definitely not your usual selection of brews. If you are feeling adventurous, this is the place to taste some great beers (Like the Kasteel Rouge; a very delicious Belgium cherry beer). Since we had a group, we decided to try a little of everything and split 3 small pizzas straight off the menu; The Godfather (italian beef with hot giardiniera), Bacon Cheeseburger (ground beef with melted cheese and bacon), and finally, the Chicken Alfredo. Even though it happened to be the featured pizza for November on it's way out of the rotation, we were lucky enough to partake in the Chicken Alfredo pizza! This was hands-down the best alfredo pizza I have ever tasted. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on this pizza pie, consider your life fulfilled! WOW! Everything from the appetizers, to the crust to the gelato was quality! I will say that I was a little nervous about the dough being too "bread-y" (being that I am a true thin crust Chicago man) but this was perfectly done! crispy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside, just as our server described! The place is friendly and they made you feel comfortable! I will be back and with friends! Go there NOW! A++
(5)Rory M.
The pizza and sandwiches are as good as it gets! My favorite sandwich is the Italian Beef and my favorite pizza is the Bacon Cheeseburger. The God Father is an Italian Beef and giardiniera pizza and is a must-try. The atmosphere inside is relaxed and friendly and the selection of beer and wine is excellent.
(5)Frank G.
Had these guys deliver a gluten free pizza. I don't have to eat gluten free, I just chose to when I can. I have to say the pizza was excellent! The gelato was amazing as well. I will definitely be going to check them out for a sit down meal!
(4)Cassandra J.
Came here for ice cream and I was originally disappointed they only had gelato because usually the gelato from these parts is really watery. It was the best I have had since Italy! We had vanilla bean, double chocolate, and the sea salt caramel. Each flavor was amazing and the caramel tasted just like the hard candy. The service was excellent and the bar tender knew what was going on with everyone. It made the atmosphere very welcoming without being invaded. I will definitely come back again!
(5)Christine M.
Unfortunately, Raimondo's fell short for my family (not just me). It's NOT the pizza I remember from the past. I realize it's the same family, same recipe, it just didn't work this time around. I desperately wanted to love it but just couldn't. The "ambiance" didn't match the food or drink. They have such an eclectic list of brews and the food just doesn't do it justice. Disappointed from the beginning to the end. Started with Garlic Cheese Bread for an appetizer. The portion was really small and the marinara was cold (doesn't come with the order, you have to ask for it). The bread itself was very good almost like a Ciabatta. Moving to the side salad...BLAH...very small portion of "plain old" iceberg, topped with grape tomatoes and a ring of green pepper. I asked for a "house dressing"...they don't offer one. It's the "run of the mill" choices. Pizza...it's OK, nothing to write home about. I've definitely had better. The crust is GOOD but it seems thinner on the bottom this time around and the sauce seems different as well. Tried two kinds of Gelato...Pistachio was absolutely disgusting one bite and I was done. Cappuccino was the best according to my pre-teen son. I took a taste...it was OK. According to Facebook, the family plans to add pastas to the menu in the Fall. Not sure that's going to help. Speaking of the menu...someone needs to re-design the menu. The menu was difficult to follow. I had to ask what the beverage choices were and if they even served appetizers. Best of Luck to Raimondo's. I wish them much success.
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