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Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sun 11 am - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
46 reviews for Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Review Highlights
"The wait staff are friendly and attentive."
(in 6 reviews)
"...had the carpaccio and squash ravioli and they were amazing."
(in 2 reviews)
"...as i can't wait to try out there Chilean Sea bass again."
(in 3 reviews)
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46 reviews in English
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Review from Liz R.
12/27/2011
I wasn't aware this was a chain until I saw Ramya K's review. Biaggi's quality and look is a step above Olive Garden. Ambience is similar to Macaroni Grill (open space, higher ceilings).
Nice warm bread served right away, to be dipped in olive oil. My fellow diners loaded up their olive oil with grated parm, also on the table, before dipping.
I went with the Lobster Corn Chowder to start - large bowl of sweet, creamy soup with chunks of lobster and vegetables. My main was the Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad. Beautiful presentation and a decent size for an entree if you aren't starving (or you've already eaten a big bowl of soup and two pieces of bread). In addition to the beets and arugula, this salad also had avocado chunks and dried cherries plus three rounds of Montchevre goat cheese coated with spicy ground walnuts. I went with our waitress's recommendation and subbed the Honey Balsamic dressing that was supposed to accompany my salad with a creamy Italian-type. Very nice all around.
My fellow diners chose the Chicken Piemontese (her favorite - chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese in a lemon butter sauce, with potatoes and veg), the Filet Mignon (which was a decent 8oz size and looked well prepared, served with potatoes and veg), and the Rigatoni alla Toscana (pasta in red sauce with sausage, onions and peppers).
I wish I could have tempted them to try an appetizer or two because this part of the menu looked very nice. I may have to go back alone and try one - Bacon Wrapped Dates or Tomato Mozzarella Caprese - with a glass of wine, at the bar. -
Review from Phil P.
Champaign, IL
11/24/2011
I'd give them a zero if I could.
Is the food good? Yes.
So why the low rating? Dishonesty and abysmal customer service.
My wife and I hosted a party for 40 of our closest friends and family. We pre-arranged for each guest to be able to order whatever they wanted off the menu. This included appetizers, entrees and desserts. Dinner went off well up until the dessert part.
The guests were all given dessert menus and as they began to order desserts, I was pulled aside and told that they ran out of most of the desserts. Strange, I thought. How they heck do you run out of creme brulee?! The manager explained that they had been very busy the night before and simply ran out of most everything. However, they still had cheesecake, chocolate cake, and lemon tower cake.
Again, strange. So they ran out of everything OTHER than the stuff that could be easily sliced and flopped on a plate for the least amount of effort.
Bullshit.
Indeed, we were informed by one of the kinder and more empathetic waitresses that this was a complete and utter lie. Not only did they not run out of desserts, but they were serving them to other patrons at the restaurant. Heck, one of our guests was even able to score the bread pudding before we were unceremoniously cut off like a drunk at closing time.
I would love for somebody to explain to me why the $1,200 I spent was not good enough to: A) get what I specifically arranged for IN ADVANCE; and B) at least get the common courtesy of an honest explanation.
Would I have been upset if they had told me they simply could not do the volume of desserts we were asking for? Of course, but I would have understood, and they would not have lost me as a customer.
The real problem is that this could have been dealt with when we arranged the party. We were promised one thing, and they refused to deliver on that promise. As it stood, we told our guests to make sure they saved room SPECIFICALLY FOR the wonderful array of desserts that would be available. I cannot explain the disappointment on the guests faces who were given dessert menus and had wanted to order tiramisu or bread pudding, but were then told that they could not have it. Of course, we look like the cheapskates who wouldn't spring for the good stuff. It wrecked what should have been a special occasion. My wife and I spent more time farting around with the dishonest manager and chef than we did with our guests. Pathetic.
I have had two parties there and countless dinners and lunches. I will never go back. -
Review from Ramya K.
Waltham, MA
10/9/2011
For a chain, this place is not bad at all. Dont get me wrong, I have nothing against restaurant chains. In fact, they are pretty good sometimes because you know there is going to be consistent ambiance and you will not be in for a surprise, there is bound to be a regular dish off the menu that you like and always order and so on. We went to Biaggi's for dinner. After we were seated, a friendly waiter came up to us and while he was greeting us, explaining what the menu of the day was, he was preparing a dressing of olive oil with cheese and pepper on a small plate simultaneously (talk about multitasking..). After taking our orders for appetizers, warm bread was served. There were two types of bread- one was a regular bread, the other one was.. i dont remember actually. My husband got a soup - vegetable soup and it was extremely tasty! For main course, I got the penne sardi without the chicken and my husband got the eggplant parmiagana. The penne sardi turned out be the best penne I have ever had so far. With the flavor of breadcrumbs and garlic with a hint of tomato creamy sauce, this was absolutely great! And, after getting to know the fact that they were a chain, i was pleasantly surprised, since the overall experience of service, food was way beyond expectation compared to any other chain. They have a good selection of deserts. But their main course is so filling that you end up taking the food home and leave without tasting the deserts.
They have a good selection of wine too and usually, there are suggestions available for pairing with your food as well.
When you enter the restaurant, you will find a lot of business cards on a table. These happen to be the business cards of the different chefs working in the kitchen. I found this pretty neat :)
The downside of this place is the food is a little over priced. But I would highly recommend this place for italian food. -
Review from Nicole G.
Winfield, IL
1/30/2012
Good food, nice cozy atmosphere, The staff is great. This is in my opinion one of the best places in Champaign to eat. The talapia is yum, booze is strong, it's a good date night place, my hubby and I always go here when we are in town.
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Review from Kevin L.
5/7/2011
Not bad! It's actually relatively cheap for the size of the portions, compared to other Italian places in San Francisco and New York, and the entrees can be easily split.
During lunch, they have this option where you can select two items and have unlimited refills of soup or salad with a sandwich. For just $8.00, it's a good idea and delicious! I tried their chicken marsala for dinner and found the chicken kind of dry.
We went in for dinner and lunch the next day - the waiters remembered us, probably because we were the only asians there the previous evening. It's not too far from UIUC campus! -
Review from Vicki Z.
Newport Beach, CA
8/23/2011
I was in town from the West Coast visiting family and friends and delighted to see a menu where the food wasn't fried and the food portions weren't the size of a platter. The menu was varied and I loved the food and was pleased to be able to have a half order of any pasta of my choosing.
We went with a large group and were seated in the back dining room. It was rather loud, because they put all the big groups together and we were sandwiched between a wedding party and a group of students celebrating their return to campus.
Still, I have to say that I really liked the food at Biaggi's on this Saturday evening. The wine list for Pinot Noir was great and my wine selection was very nice. I had a wonderful half order of butternut squash ravioli and their amazing beet, goat cheese and arugula salad, which comes on a long platter. However, this is the kind of food I can enjoy in large quantities and I did manage to share it at the table, although some didn't quite seem to know what to do with the arugula. That was fine, as there were a few of us who were happy to finish it. Wish I could have some of that salad right now. I would definitely eat at Biaggi's again and perhaps ask for the first dining room as it may be a bit less noisy, although I can't say this for sure since I didn't eat in main dining room.
The wait staff was very helpful, friendly and managed our large group exceptionally well. -
Review from Heather T.
Champaign, IL
3/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Long wait for bill, and with my 4 year old appraching meltdown status, I caught the eye of the manager, who swooped in and saved the day. We love to eat here because my son loves the mac and cheese with a scoop of ice cream, and I get to eat some real food- so it's a good compromise. But, when a large party was being seated in our section as our server was just delivering drinks to the table nearby, my son started wondering loudly if he would ever get the promised ice cream. The manager was wonderful- He jumped in and within a minute we had the ice cream, take out box, and bill.
We come here a couple of times of month. The strawberry lemonade is delicious, and there are lots of healthy options on the menu- Great salads and they willingly substitute marinara sauce for the fettuccini alfredo that accompanies many dishes.
I am a fan of a louder, busy atmosphere, which this restaurant has- It's always busy. It is a great way for families to get out to a nice dinner where the white tablecloths are covered with paper for coloring on.
The service on this visit was not as good as usual, but it was just a timinig issue and not at all the server's fault. The manager saved the experience by jumping in and getting us taken care of like he did.
The curbside take out is fast and easy too. Much appreciated! -
Review from Christine G.
San Diego, CA
9/18/2011
I've been here a handful of times but each time has been a great experience. The customer service here is outstanding. The staff really seem to want to make you happy. This place can get really busy though so I'm sure they can't all be perfect all the time. I prefer going for lunch versus dinner time anyways.
The food is pretty good and definitely better tasting than a certain other Italian chain in town. The pasta is always cooked perfectly and if I get fish it's always moist and tender and tastes pretty fresh. Prices are reasonable (but that doesn't mean cheap). The restaurant itself looks really nice. My favorite part is that the tables are covered in paper and they give my kids crayons to keep them busy long enough for my hubby and I to enjoy our meal relatively peacefully. Also, the kids' menu looks pretty good even though we only get the mac n' cheese for the little ones. Note: the kids' mac n' cheese is NOT from a box (I think). It has swirly pasta and a homemade-tasting cheese sauce that my kids love, and we like it too! -
Review from Elizabeth W.
West Chicago, IL
11/14/2010
I genuinely like Biaggi's. It is, by far, one of the better restaurants in the Champaign/Urbana area. It has a dark and romantic atmosphere that is nice for date night, but casual enough to bring your family after that U of I special occasion.
The food and prices are where it loses some stars for me. The entrees are a little pricey and on top of that, all the sides are a la carte. Even though the food is good, I do not think it is good enough to justify the prices. I think this restaurant gets away with charging so much because it is located in a college town that does not have many high quality restaurants.
The entrees I would recommend and that are worth the money are: the ravioli quattro formaggi, the lamb chops, and (I believe this is only on special) the quarter duck. -
Review from Eric Y.
La Grange, IL
11/7/2010
I know, I know, this is 4 stars for a chain Italian restaurant in Champaign, Illinois? Well, when you go with little expectation and those expectations are exceeded on nearly every point, it's worth an extra star or two!
I won't belabor all the details, but the place was bustling and our server was conscientious and helpful. The wine list was surprisingly extensive and we enjoyed a little-known (to me) "Lemberger" red wine from Austria. Light, almost pinot noir-like. Very nice. The appetizers were pretty good - fried calamari was crisp and tender but a very small portion. The seafood arancini were not very good. I had the spinach salad which was a bit oily but delicious. For my main course, I had the special Tuscan cassoulet which was a hearty and savory braise of beans, rabbit sausage, chicken and duck confit. It was simply delicious, not something I would expect at a chain Italian restaurant. Such an unexpected treat - I think I can still taste it!
My dinner companions generally enjoyed their food as well. Our desserts were competently executed including tiramisu, chocolate cake, and bananas foster (no flambe though). -
Review from Jess S.
Chicago, IL
11/27/2006
It's delicious, sure. And, whoa, are those cloth napkins?
Just because every student, sick of dorm food, brings the parents here for "something special" doesn't make it exceptional. It lacks character, as most chain's do. What's so great about the place?
Try some real local flavor - go to downtown Champaign or Urbana and support your local businesses.Listed in: COLLEGE
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Review from Barack O.
Evanston, IL
8/30/2010
This is my favorite full service restaurant in C-U. Incredible waitstaff, nice decor, and a wonderful variety of food (at reasonable prices) that's a step above most chain restaurants. I've never had a negative experience after eating here dozens upon dozens of times over the years with family, friends, family friends, and even once with my entire high school class. (Small school, of course---60 kids per grade---but the restaurant nonetheless did a tremendous job accommodating all of us, and our graduation dinner was flawless from start to finish.)
Somehow I've yet to dine outdoors here, but the people who do always appear to have be having a great time. -
Review from GLO K.
Saint Louis, MO
8/22/2010
I always seem to want to go back to a restaurant when the service is exceptional. Every visit at Biaggi's I always find the staff very friendly from the first minute you step into the restaurant to the last minute you step out.
Biaggi has an extensive wine menu to compliment your entree. Some of the entrees are a hit or a miss however, the desserts are delicious. My friend ordered a scallion special off the menu which was came in a delicious sauce and I had the penne sardi which was alright (there was too much going on with the bread crumbs and the caramelized onions). I would recommend getting the white chocolate banana pudding for the dessert.
Overall, I would recommend going to place again for their great staff even though the food is a little pricey. -
Review from Abhist D.
Chicago, IL
5/9/2008
I had an ex-girlfriend going to school at U of I who used to always talk about this place, but I never got a chance to go. But I went there with my girlfriend (now wife) around October/November of 2007.
First, the wait staff: These people are always great to deal with. They're nice and friendly and always seem so upbeat. Makes the whole dining experience that much better.
The drinks: I'm a Jameson fan, so there's really not much you can mess up on there, but my wife seems to love the wine so I'll take her word for it. Haven't tried anytihng else though.
The food: One word, GREAT. Obviously, being an italian restaurant, I expected the food to be bland, but oh my god, was it good! Its got flavor and they'll go out of their way to change the dishes to your tastes (in my case, SPICY).
Great place overall, but what makes it so good is the wait staff. I can't tell you how important this small thing is for me because it can seriously make or break a lot of restaurants.
I believe there is a Biaggi's in Naperville also, although I haven't tried them out yet so I really can't say much, but one day (I mean hell, it is a lot closer than Champaign!). -
Review from Deanna C.
Chicago, IL
2/26/2008
While it is a chain, they do a fairly good job of hiding it. Having heard a lot about this place from friends, I finally decided to give it a try. My friend and I made a reservation for 5 in accordance to the warnings from friends that this place can get really busy.
When we arrived though, there were only a handful of businessmen at the bar, and the dining area was completely vacant. By the time we left though, barely an hour later, this place was completely packed so I would definitely recommend a reservation unless you plan on eating an early dinner.
They have a nice selection of breads for you to munch on while waiting for your entree, but despite the fact there were only a few other diners, the food came out rather slowly and my dish was lukewarm (I had the Chicken Cannelloni). It was pretty good, but would've been better if I had gotten it hot.
The ambiance could be romantic I suppose, if that's what you're looking for, but if you really want to impress your date, I suggest going somewhere downtown Champaign/Urbana. There's a mixture of people who go there, from casual college students out for a nicer meal with their parents to businessmen and women grabbing a drink after work.
Overall, not a bad place to have dinner. The service was very good (nice, attentive waiters), the food's pretty good, and it still allows for easy conversation despite the fact that it gets very busy. 3-1/2 stars. -
Review from Hasham Y.
San Jose, CA
9/7/2009
I love this place. Being from California, i found this place very reasonable and upscale
the server definitely deserves 5 stars for outstanding services. he was attentive, got our drink and bread refills right away, kept us abreast of our order status, shared tons of friendly conversations and made recommendation from the menu.
I hope they open a restaurant in California as i can't wait to try out there Chilean Sea bass again. Other people on my table ordered Shrimp Milanese and Fettuccine with Lobster. Everyone left with happy tummies and big smiles which is expected out of any excellent dining experience -
Review from Lydia M.
Urbana, IL
9/30/2011
Food is relatively expensive, but of dubious quality. The only time I ate here, my entree came out cold. Real cold. Eating-straight-out-of-fridge cold. I told the server, and in about 5 minutes, I got the exact same plate back, microwaved. I know this because I took a bite and that bite was still there. Even after heating to a palatable temperature, it was still underwhelming. My dining companion got her food hot, but she wasn't impressed either. If I were getting the food for a steal I might let it slide, but the prices are too high for that crap.
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Review from Sarah L.
Binghamton, NY
4/28/2007
I really like biaggi's; the atmosphere in there is kind of a salving balm to the grody campus or slut-tacular downtown vibe. It's clean and more refined than most other places you'll find in champaign, with good service and a lot of edible dishes.
It's true what everyone else is saying; there's nothing impressive about the food. I've never had anything bad though, and I actually think the prices are highly reasonable given the amount and quality of food and the atmosphere in which it is presented.
You NEED a reservation for dinner if you are going to wait for less than an hour on the weekend. -
Review from janice l.
Chicago, IL
5/17/2009
We went here for a graduation dinner. The wait staff here is great, everyone is so friendly and accommodating. One thing I love at any restaurant is when the server brings over a drink refill before you even ask for one. I know it's a small thing, but it's that kind of attention that makes all the difference. The food was amazing! I had the black fettuccine with lobster and a bit of a chicken salad dish as well. Everything was yummy and came out fast even with a full house on what I assume is a very busy business day.
I definitely recommend it here for a nice dinner whenever you're in Champaign! -
Review from Emily M.
Chicago, IL
5/11/2011
Pretty great although it doesn't seem much different from Olive Garden. Similar atmosphere. Perhaps the menu is somewhat more authentic? When I went, I ordered two appetizers instead of an entree just because I found them more appealing than the entrees. The real reason why I'm reviewing Biaggi's is because our server was INCREDIBLE. Probably the best server I've ever had. I'm not exaggerating. Go check it out.
EDIT: I just ate at Biaggis again for graduation. The place was packed and extremely busy. We had a reservation and they sat us right on time (that's a first!). Our server was again absolutely wonderful and attentive. Despite being so crowded and hectic, Biaggis did a great job managing it. -
Review from Marjie T.
3/9/2010
This restaurant is OK, not great. Pretty much what you'd expect of an Italian restaurant chain. The menu had the normal selection of pastas, chicken, and antipasti. They also had a few off the menu specials. I wasn't too blown away by anything. I ordered the chicken parmesan and it was a good size (too big really) that came with two chicken breasts and a side of pasta.
I can't really speak too much of the interior because for some reason we got seated in a semi-private room away from the main dining room. There was one other large party in our room and they were quite noisy so I sort of felt like we were crashing in on their private area. It was weird and I'm not sure why we were seated in there. Our waiter was very friendly and the prices were moderate - around $15 for a pasta entree. -
Review from Garry G.
Encinitas, CA
11/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
Resistance is futile. You will eat and love everything on the menu. I started with the 1lb of muscles and was blown out of my clam shell. Oh yea the house Kiona cab is excellent, one mire please. Then it was on to the crispy fresh lettuce wedge, another home run! Er ah more wine please of the same 2003 Washington state vintage, main dish was simplicity, spaghetti and meatballs, but the sauce was perfect. Can't wait for the next dad daughter vist, as this will be at the top of grazing list!
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Review from Mike C.
Urbana, IL
5/7/2011
Just had another great meal at Biaggi's. Always a good meal.
Jared was our server and he was very personable and attentive. Wife and I celebrated her 1st mothers day. She had the chicken piatti (?), and I went low scale with the pepperoni and mushroom Stromboli.
The only thing that keeps it from a 5 star in my mind is the same menu for the past several years. I realize it is a chain though. I shouldn't complain, I only go here once or twice a year.
Anyway, highly recommend it. Nice people and good food at fair to decent prices. -
Review from Anne W.
8/9/2007
This is a nice chain you can go to if you want something similar to Maggiano's. It's cheap (for ~$10/entree).. it's okay.. but it's not anything special. It's not really awesome Italian or anything. In fact, the tiramisu is the same as the one they use at Olive Garden. I also heard that this place doesn't cook any of their food.. it's just frozen food heated up. I'm not sure if it's true though.
Sometimes the place is so packed so I would really recommend a reservation. It's on Open Table.
If you must eat here.. I would recommend the duck confit and perhaps the chocolate bread pudding. What is horrible would be the mussel appetizer. Disgusting and not fresh at all! -
Review from Ashley B.
1/4/2011
I realize this place is a chain, but still, I love their bread and I could honestly make a meal out of it. I also found that their lasagna (all 8 layers of it) is reallllly good. I usually try to order something new everytime I go to a restaurant, but this lasagna has me hooked. Awesome comfort food, and the desserts have always been pretty good too.
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Review from Rachel S.
Champaign, IL
11/1/2010
Not my favorite restaurant in the town, but I do need to give them some credit because they have a whole gluten free menu and are very concious about Celiac disease and gluten intolerance. In fact, on of the waiters there has Celiac. The GF pizzas are very good, as is the GF bread. The fish dishes are also good. I'd like to have the GF pasta but unfortunately it's a mixture of rice and spinach, and I'm allergic to spinach (not related to my Celiac). I wish they just had 100% rice pasta. But they are very accommodating, although some of the waiters there are so perky that they can drive you nuts a bit...
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Review from Jessica B.
San Francisco, CA
4/13/2007
Bruschetta = delicious
service = excellent
The rest was nothing to write home about. Tasty, but average as Italian goes. Why aren't there any pasta dishes with vegetables? Most dishes use cream sauce. You can get better quality at Buca di Beppo where you get more for your money.
Then again, it was this or Apple Bee's, and I'd make the same choice again. -
Review from Jenna M.
Chapel Hill, NC
5/12/2007
I'm actually not a fan of Biaggi's. I think it's a great place to feel like you're better than you really are, or just different from any other family restaurant, but that's only because of the dress code and presentation. The food is fine. Their steaks are high-grade, but usually tough unless they are smothered in some strange sauce that smells, looks, and tastes funky. So you're stuck if you go with or without the sauce. I did enjoy their pork chops, though. Garlic mashed potatoes are tasty, too. Appreciate the bread baskets, but whether or not the bread actually tastes fresh is a touch-and-go issue. I dig the Champaign bartenders, though. Props to those charming folks. Strawberry daquiris are magnificent... They know how to get the tips flowing.
Best way to go with Biaggi's is only use it for gift certificates or spoiling someone else on a birthday. I would never go with a group of friends "just for fun," but I regularly give out their gift cards as thank you gifts. -
Review from Neil T.
San Jose, CA
1/7/2011
The wait staff were curteous and attentive. I guess I had high hopes coming in, given that my newly graduated grad had made a reseration 3 months earlier. The food was mostly underwhelming: the Pesce in orange oil was overcooked, the string beans undercooked, and the dish just undersalted in general. It was cold coming out too. The wine list, mediocre. Other that, it's a good place to hang out with family and friends, and the wait staff were all awesome.
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Review from Rachel K.
Champaign, IL
1/2/2010
I went here yesterday for lunch with friends. The food was pretty good, as usual (I had chicken parmesan and my fiance had an alfredo dish, which he said wasn't that good) but this time the service wasn't as superb. My fiance's silverware was dirty, and my Pepsi tasted flat. I ended up just drinking water.
Our initial waitress mysteriously disappeared after getting our drinks... another waiter took over and said that the other waitress had to "take off." This was kind of confusing, because we saw her waitressing other tables right by us. Plus, I never like it when there are about 5 different people stopping by your table. One guy asked if we wanted more bread, and we said yes, and then he never brought the bread basket back. Different people brought out our dishes... and, nearing the end our waiter kept asking us if we needed anything (we were just sitting there talking), which made us feel like he wanted us to leave. I think we would have understood this had it been extremely busy and a long wait, but there was hardly anyone there! -
Review from Sharon O.
Sunland, CA
3/15/2007
there aren't a lot of nice restaurants in champaign, but i think this place does the trick.
if you are like chicken, then the chicken marsala is a must! it was the best marsala that i've had...anywhere.
their prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly.
check it out~ -
Review from Zoe V.
Champaign, IL
11/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great food with reasonable prices for the quality. Very friendly and accommodating waitstaff! No less than three people thanked us as we left.
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Review from Rishoo R.
Columbia, MD
6/20/2009
I like the ambience here and the service is wonderful. A perfect place to 'wine and dine'. The bar menu provides a large variety of drink options to start with before we get to dinner, and an exceptional dessert menu to follow up after dinner. Tiramisu is fantastic here. However, the dinner menu lacks much variety (very few options for appetizers), and most of the entrees are pasta/noodle oriented, which i dont enjoy very much. I wouldnt recommend this place, if you dont like pasta/noodles all that much. I stereotypically end up having the Bruchetta Classico (my favorite item in the menu) for an appetizer and the Chelean Sea Bass for an entree whenever i visit this place. It gets one extra star for its bar menu/desserts and excellent service.
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Review from Thomas B.
Urbana, IL
12/5/2009 3 photos
I don't care that this place is a "chain". This is the second location in Biaggi's success story and there is a reason for the success. This place exceeds most downstate restaurants in having well-trained and ample waitstaff. The decor is warm, the food is good, the acoustics are quiet and pleasant and the prices are right.
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Review from Allison S.
Chicago, IL
7/27/2009
Biaggis never disappoints. The food is always right on point, as is the service, and lots of yummy wines/martinis. The only issue is that Biaggis tends to be a smaller place with a huge following. On game nights, proms, graduations, and moms/dads weekends the restaurant becomes horribly packed and loud. The servers all do a great job to accommodate everyone. I'd recommend for the weekends such as graduation to make reservations months in advance. A nice perk is that Biaggis does rent out rooms. I love the outdoor seating in the summer too. I'm sad I only have 1 year left at U of I. Definitely will have to get my fill of Biaggis!
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Review from Daniel F.
8/25/2007
This is not a bad place. Big menu tries to be all things to all people. Servings are large, some compensation for the fact that the food is good, but not great. Additionally, the place can get very crowded and noisy. It's a nice space, but I wish they would invest in some acoustical treatment - basically it's wood all around, and that gets loud! I do think the prices are fair, and generally the service is pretty good. This is a decent choice for people not looking to spend a fortune, with people who like a wide variety of items.
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Review from Kwoky L.
10/20/2007
This is not a bad place to have dinner. The atmosphere is casual and the service is just wonderful. I had the carpaccio and squash ravioli and they were amazing. Price is a little higher than Friday's but trust me, you would want to come here instead.
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Review from Patrick F.
Champaign, IL
6/1/2010
Great food and service, but a little pricey for the level of cuisine.
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Review from A W.
Champaign, IL
1/27/2008
They have great desserts and drink options, but as they've eliminated really great entree options and replaced them with a pasta noodle and 1 lb. of bread crumbs, things have gone downhill. I prefer to only come here if it's a family event of some sort, otherwise count me out. This place just isn't that good.
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Review from Shinko C.
Woodland Hills, CA
9/10/2009
The food was good. The wait staff are friendly and attentive. When we were there this time, there was a very large and loud group. They were open to us moving to a quieter corner of the large restaurant. I would come again.
