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Danny's Cafe and Deli
Category: Restaurants Delis Delis [Edit]
1419 N 15th Ave(between Haddon St & Division St)
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 343-9999
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
38 reviews for Danny's Cafe and Deli
Review Highlights
"Hubby had the rigatoni with vodka sauce."
(in 3 reviews)
"For my entree I got neckbones."
(in 4 reviews)
"Lots of great Italian food and inexpensive."
(in 15 reviews)
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38 reviews in English
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Review from John M.
Maywood, IL
10/9/2011
I went again last Friday with my sister. I've been perhaps 6 times. I have never been disappointed here.
The waitstaff are very friendly and though the place was packed, on first Fridays all main courses are $10, I never felt rushed and the service is very personal.
We split a Anti Pasto Salad which comes with a nice balsamic vinaigrette dressing and is really far too big for one for an appetizer. You could probably make a main course out of it. I have previously ha the fried escarole and it's really tasty stuff!
Dinner comes with soup, so I had the escarole and my sister had the pasta fagioli. Both were excellent.
My sister had the Pork Chops Vesuvio with vesuvio potatoes... a mash with garlic and stuff very nice. The Pork chops are huge by the way.
I had the Giambotta, which I have had before. It's black olives, peppers, onions and mushrooms in a marinara with Italian sausage, pork and chicken.
Skipped dessert as this is both wonderful and plentiful!
I would eat there every day if I could, -
Review from Frank C.
Bloomingdale, IL
10/24/2011
This place is great for their different items they have:
1. Fried meatball sandwich
2, Breaded steak sandwich
3. neckbones
4. Homemade rigatoni
Go there, order anything, its all good at this place.
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Review from Rob W.
8/16/2011
Realistically, 3.5 stars, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for now. I went to Danny's Cafe & Deli expecting a bit more of a "deli" element to the establishment. I had a $30 Groupon and was picking up lunch for two, which I was anticipating as some kind of sandwich (ala Alpine of Elmwood Park or the like) and then using the remainder of the Groupon for deli meats, cheese and or salads.
Well, no sign of such food around there so I had to improvise and go with the flow. So I got a Chicken Piemonte (did Al the car dealer pay them off for that entree name???) and a Rigatoni ala Vodka sauce with crumbled sausage. These were recommendations of the server who started to assist me and I have to say that overall, they were pretty good. Two large flattened chicken breasts with mushrooms and sauteed spinach tasted pretty good. The pasta was interesting - rigatoni on steroids, though the sauce lacked the advertised "crumbled sausage" - at least I didn't detect any. Kind of too bad because the dish was good, though somewhat bland. Got the pasta faglio with it as well - pretty good, though one order was fairly "soupy" and the other was more like eating a meal. I also ordered two Italian meatballs that were fairly tasty.
Processing the Groupon was a bit tedious, though when it was all said and done, I got a lot of food for about $18.44 after the $15 discount. Danny's is a nice, friendly place, pretty laid back and family owned. These types of restaurants are a dying breed, but in Chicago they are a compelling reason NOT to go to Olive Garden in this town - why do a chain restaurant when the real thing is sooooo accessible???
There are better Italian places in the area (Jimmy's Place in FP comes to mind), but the food was pretty good and the staff was nice, so I do plan on coming back. Give it a shot - you'll not be disappointed. -
Review from B. R.
Wheaton, IL
12/19/2011
I wanted to go to Danny's because it's in my old neighborhood, plus I heard it received good reviews from Check Please. Reality is, the restaurant was reviewed with prior ownership 5 or more years ago. The new owners have enjoyed the notoriety, which from what I understand is the reason they kept the name.
I asked about the deli and found out they no longer have one. I was about to order pasta, but was very disappointed when the waitress said we couldn't order it "al dente'". What that really means is that the pasta is pre-cooked, like you see in shopping malls--Not a good sign!
My friend ordered the neck bones which had very little meat, and the sauce was flavorless. The Eggplant Parmigana tasted like it was filled with porridge, and they used the same filling for the stuffed artichoke. The pasta fazool soup was mostly water; and there wasn't much to the salad.
Just about all the chicken or pork on the menu is "lightly breaded," which I would assume means everything is frozen, but to be fair, I can't confirm that. I ordered the Pork Loin Piemonte which was the best meal out of 4.
I wish that I had more good things to say about it, but I haven't told you about the bathroom yet! The tiny trash can was overflowing with paper towels. Not a very good impression- people do look at the bathroom in restraunts for cleanliness.
Although the waitress was nice she couldn't make up for the approximate $15 charge per plate for food that would leave a person longing for grandma's cooking! I hope they read this and improve- I would like to see them do well, but- I am sorry to say for now, go elsewhere!! -
Review from Dorotka K.
Franklin Park, IL
7/21/2011
Danny's was okay, I guess. I wasn't impressed by the decor and almost left, but the restaurant was pretty full on a random weeknight and people kept trickling in. I figured, if they're all here, the food must be good.
The service was okay and the food was decent. It took a while, though, and our appetizer arrived with our dinner. I recommend the calamari - it tasted light and fresh. Their marinara sauce is also very good. We got steak sandwiches and while they were big, there wasn't much flavor. To be honest, the smell in the restaurant was kind of weird and I had a hard time enjoying myself there.
I give Danny's 3 stars. The food was alright, but Danny's isn't the whole package for me. -
Review from David G.
Oak Park, IL
3/26/2011
I love Danny's. My wife, reading over my shoulder said, "Five stars?" I think she'd give Danny's four stars... but this is my review. :)
It was actually my wife who introduced me to Danny's, and I'm so glad she did.
First, the atmosphere at Danny's is pretty "neighborhood joint". This isn't upscale Italian dining. It's family friendly, place you go when you don't feel like cooking but feel like eating "home style" food.
And that is where Danny's excels: the food. The fried meatball sandwich is awesome. It's a giant ol' plate of heart attack and worth every delicious bite. The chicken caprese sandwich is also fantastic. Both are great lunch values.
On the entree side of things, the chicken parmesan is huge and tasty. But my favorite is the rigatoni with sausage in a vodka tomato sauce. It's everything a pasta dish should be. The pasta is homemade and cooked to perfection... the sausage is delicious... and the tomato sauce is out of this world. And the portion size is big enough to feed me for two meals--and I'm not a small dude. All for $15!!
It's like I told my wife after we ate tonight: it's not that the portions are huge and the prices are cheap. It's that the portions are huge, the prices are cheap, and the food is *delicious*. -
Review from Max R.
River Forest, IL
7/22/2011
Why did it take me so long to try Danny's? Probably because of the location - drive by every now and then, but never really think of it when it's time to eat.
We had a Groupon and am now a huge fan! Will be a frequent diner here. The meatballs are awesome, the homemade pasta and sausage is unreal. Can't wait till next time when I try the Giambotta!
Paula loves food and she loves her customers - she made us feel like regulars from the moment we walked in. Great lady.
Great food. Lots of it! -
Review from Ali V.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 3/30/2011
I love Danny's too, I really do. I'm just not ready to give it five stars. We come here lots, we live very close and I've tried a lot on the menu. It's probably best I don't come here more often or I'd be big as a house.
Lately I've had the vodka sauce rigatoni with sausage - delicious, maybe a little ...bland? the Lasagna is excellent, the polenta is great, the soups are yum... The chicken sandwiches are huge and great with those yummy potato chips. We bring family and out of towners all the time, everyone we bring here loves it.
My only complaint, sometimes it's a little too casual, and you hear the owners yelling at the staff. As a former waitress and bartender, things like that get to me.
Otherwise, I'm a big fan, and I'll come back here and again and again.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/12/2009
This place is great! I love it! My husband got the Fried Meatball sandwich that they're known for,… Read more »
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Review from Danyelle D.
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
1/4/2011 26 Check-ins Here
I love Danny's I come here all the time. Everything you get is cooked well and the place is always busy no matter what time you come.
Not everyone loves an excess of garlic & oil & cheese, but I'm Italian and that's how my mom cooks, so Danny's is just like home cooking without me having to do all the dishes.
So far I have yet to find a person that I have introduced to Danny's and not been amazed. Top Menu items include Fried Meatball Sandwich, The Italian Sausage Burger (which is just like the fried meatball but using sausage instead), Homemade Rigatoni in Vodka Sauce with Crumbled Sausage. I keep telling myself that I'm going to try something different but once I get there I crave my usual order. One day I'm going to order the neck bones, which I have never seen on a menu before, I can't believe they have gotten so many people wanting neck bones.
Not to mention they have great specials everyday & the cost is nothing compared to what I have paid in the past. -
Review from Russ T.
Chicago, IL
4/4/2011
GREAT!
I was told not to go to Danny's by a person I worked with who had been there in years gone by, and was far from impressed. After my first trip there less than a year ago, Danny's is now our regular lunchtime joint; her included.
Great food, nicer servers, family owned feel. Try the Chicken Vesuvio! -
Review from Cristina T.
Riverside, IL
Updated - 6/26/2011 2 photos
Went again for a delicious Sunday night dinner. Service as usual was amazing & I finally got to try the rigatoni alla vodka. To die for! The pasta is more like soft manicotti shells and the sauce is decadent and rich. The sausage just tops everything off. Still in love with Danny's.
Listed in: Italian Bites, Delicious, casual eats!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/24/2011
Just got back from here for a lovely Easter Sunday lunch/dinner. I am not sure how I haven't been… Read more »
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Review from Jennifer I.
Chicago, IL
3/15/2010
Ironically, I am writing this on the day there is a somewhat negative article about the owner in the Scum Times. Considering that the Times is getting more and more like the National Enquirer every day, it does not sway my opinion. At least not my opinion of a place that serves piping hot, homemade marinara with the bread. Hello!
So... I finally made it to Danny's after multiple rave reviews from my sister and her husband, who I think come here 3-5 times per month. I have to say, it lived up to the hype. If I lived closer I could easily be here just as often.
This really is just an awesome, casual Italian place. I had the lasagna and meatballs and was not disappointed at all. So. Much. Food. I actually wish the entrees were a little smaller, to have room for appetizers or dessert. You just get the feeling that everything is good and you want to try it. The service was so friendly...I felt more like I was a guest in someone's home than a restaurant. For as busy as it was, our waitress was so on top of everything. Never had to even ask for a drink refill, it just showed up right when you wanted it. She even remembered what my sister ordered last time.
We showed up right before it started to get packed (about 6pm on a Saturday). This might be the kind of place you go to at off-times to avoid the wait. Big fat sigh for the Check Please curse.
I did see a mullet. Come on dude, I'm trying to eat. -
Review from Lori L.
2/20/2009
When my mom's friend mentioned we should go to Danny's, I wasn't aware it was the Danny's that was just reviewed on Check Please.
Once we entered, is when it dawned on me this was the place. I took a look around and the place was crowded. Then the fear began to sink in. The fear of the Check Please "curse." The "curse" being a place becomes instantly popular after being on the show, which in some cases, can lead to shaky service.
Well, my fears weren't fully realized, and they weren't unfounded either.
Our waitress seemed a bit frazzled with how busy it was. The owner was shouting out orders to his staff, and directing waitresses to tables.
We placed our orders, received our dinner salads, and then waited, and waited for our entrees. It was a good 45 minutes for them to arrive. Luckily, my dinner companions, including myself, were in a good mood and had nowhere to be. The owner was kind enough to stop by our table and apologize for the delay.
I had the linguine with olive oil, garlic, and flakes of red pepper. The portion size was plenty big. Now, I'm a fan of garlic. A big fan. The seasoning on my dish topped the garlicky scale at 10.2. Thank goodness I was out to dinner with my mom and her friend, because there is no way I was kissing anyone after dinner that night.
Fugetaboutit.
The atmosphere is very casual. It is definitely a neighborhood joint as it seemed the staff knew many of the patrons. There were several Melrose Park cops milling around, a big round table in the corner with 5-7 older gentlemen grabbing some dinner, and numerous families.
I'm not Italian, but I sure felt a little more like I was after leaving. -
Review from Ellen M.
6/19/2007
ITALIAN BEEF with PARMESAN COTTAGE FRIES, BABY.
This is a spot I enjoy for lunch when I'm working nearby. It's a straight-up deli with good food. Good sandwiches, good salads. Fast, clean and friendly, just like some other stuff I enjoy.
The strawberries romanoff is yummy.
I haven't had dinner here yet but one of these days I'll skip lunch and then try it. Lots of "Philly style" things on the menu. -
Review from Emily Y.
6/20/2010
I'm basing this review on one weekday lunchtime meal.
I ordered the meatball sandwich with a side of vesuvio potatoes (wedges) and my friend ordered their special which was some kind of spinach and ricotta pasta dish.
The meatball sandwich was really good. I think it might've blown my mind if I hadn't already come in with such high expectations. I was prepared for two or three meatballs on my sandwich, but it came out as a meatball molded into a patty that perfectly fit the bun. More of a meatslab sandwich, but it did the trick and was easy to handle.
The vesuvio potatoes were mediocre, I wouldn't order them again - I can't think of a way to describe them - bland, maybe? Not crispy at all, which is my preference. (They have vesuvio wedges and mashed vesuvio potatoes, maybe I'll try mashed the next time.) My boyfriend warmed up half my sandwich and the potatoes later and he thought they were both really good.
My friend really enjoyed her spinach and ricotta pasta. She let me try it, but I hate ricotta so my disappointment was tastebud-biased.
The amount of food they give you is obscene and the sandwiches are really inexpensive ($6?), so it can be a bargain (my friend stretched her pasta for three meals). On the other hand, the sandwiches come with nothing except a slice of melon. The sides of pasta listed were around 3 dollars, so I may have to try one of those the next time I'm in.
This is probably more of a 3.5 than 4 star, but I think some of the reviews were overly critical and it's family owned, so I'm happy to give them a 4. (Except for the vesuvio potatoes, I'd give those a 1 - for vesuvio potatoes go to Luca's in La Grange - just behind the train station!) -
Review from Alex S.
Woodstock, IL
8/11/2011
I came here a while back after seeing them on Check Please or some TV show. It had rave reviews and so I went with some family. We came in and sat right down. We probably sat there for about 15 minutes without anyone giving us the time of day. It was crowded, but there were still a few empty tables around. They seemed well staffed. Finally I went up to the counter and asked if someone could help us and was told someone would be right over. We sat waiting some more and noticed people coming in off the street and being seated and getting service right away. We were right in the middle of the restaurant and no one came! Another 15 or 20 minutes goes by and we finally decided to leave. We also drove 45 minutes to get there. I have never stood up and left a restaurant, but this was completely unacceptable. It's too bad because I was hoping to try one of his sandwiches but I won't be making my way down there ever again.
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Review from Elle M.
Chicago, IL
5/11/2010
I did not want to write a review for this place because It truly is a hidden gem, but I can't let my own selfish motives deprive Danny's Cafe the recognition that it deserves.
Staff....soooo nice, accommodating, and right on the spot with recommendations.
Food....delish!!! huge portions, and the fresh potato chips, WOW!!!
Price....very affordable, especially coming for someone like me who happens to watch every nickle and dime that comes out of my pocket. -
Review from Yvonne O.
Chicago, IL
3/29/2010
My husband does some work for the Village of Melrose Park and was told about this place at one of the meetings. We then heard about it again at a church function where people kept talking about the fabulous neck bones offered here. I am not really into sucking meat and marrow off a neck bone, but the husband was sold on the idea and off we went. I was resigned to eating plain pasta or something, but man am I glad I relented.
I think that their hand-formed italian sausage burger is AMAZING!!! Served on a fresh ciabatta roll with a little side of sauce and optional cheese, it is fresh, hot and huge! (That's what she said, I know). My husband had the neck bones and got his bib with it - liked them a lot but thought it was a "lot of work" for a meal. When we came back, he went with the Italian Sub and a side of the cottage fries - also fresh and served with a sprinkling of parm.
You always see the owners in here and lunch on a Saturday is not too crowded - the board has plenty of specials and the wait staff is usually very attentive. One star off for being shafted for some regulars near the end of our meal - we had to beg for a chek three times!!!
But, the food is seriously worth any wait you have to go through!! -
Review from Nicole W.
Louisville, KY
8/5/2008
This is the place we take out of town guests for our idea of a real Chicago place. The special fried meatball sandwich with cottage fries is great (and moist) every time.
If you are going for lunch, they won't get you out quickly, but the food more than makes up for it. Also a deli, you can pick up an array of meats and cheeses for the road.
The owner, Carl, is great about accommodating large parties in their side room, especially if you reserve it ahead of time. We even planned our quarterly meeting location just such as to allow lunch at Danny's. -
Review from megan s.
Minneapolis, MN
8/27/2010
Danny's is really good. I'm partial to the chicken vesuvio dinner and sandwich....I love it actually. I'm trying to get other things there...but it's hard not to crave the vesuvio! The fried meatball sandwich is great and so is the homemade rigatoni w/ sausage. People go crazy for the neck bones here.....it get super busy on Wed/Sat - neck bone special days. The service is good when they aren't too crazy busy, nice people.
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Review from Donna P.
Chicago, IL
2/24/2011
Wow! Some friends and I went to Danny's for dinner on Tuesday night. It was such a great experience. One dish was better than the next and the service cannot be beat. The owner, whom was leaving at the time- came over to the table and when we told her that we were first timers- she actually took her coat off and brought over a plate of meatballs and a plate of grilled romaine with sausage for us to try. Mama Mia!
One of my friends who is Italian and by far the best cook that I know- was in heaven - all the taste's reminded him of his grandma's cooking.
We were all so happy and so happy to have found our new "favorite" place to meet. -
Review from Ceal S.
Bartlett, IL
6/9/2010
Have been to Danny's several times and always had a good experience except for 2 days ago. Our table ordered the sausage burger and the meatball sandwich. Both could have been cooked more. I asked my waitress if the meatball could be cooked more, waited a very long time and when she finally brought it to me they had made a fresh one that was RARE!!! It was worst than the first one. Our waitress was terrible, not friendly at all. Told her at the end that the meatball sandwich was more rare than the original, did not eat even half of it. She did not apologize or even offer to take it off the bill.
I had to take it home and finish cooking it. Will not return anytime soon. Very disappointed in the food and the service. -
Review from David O.
Chicago, IL
11/17/2008
Been there plenty of times in the past few years... They have changed owners a couple of times, but kept the same concept. The food is great!
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Review from Jeff M.
North Aurora, IL
11/14/2010
Wow. The fried meatball sandwich here should be tried by everyone at least once in a lifetime. The taste stays with you for a couple of days. I will be back whenever I'm in the area.
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Review from Patty V.
1/23/2009
I had friends that lived above this place. She had her bridal shower here and we had more than a few meals here. Nice menu,good food and good service. I need to make a trip here. I forgot about the place now that our friends no longer live there.
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Review from Chris A.
Chicago, IL
4/26/2009
I took my cousin here after careful consideration:
1) What represented the spirit of Chicago small business ownership?
2) What had a neighborhood feel to it?
3) What would taste good!?
Danny's passed all three of my criteria of course. Outstanding food, great service, the spirit of quality mom and pop dining without a "greasy spoon" feel and a casual, relaxed atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back for more!
I recommend their eggplant ANYTHING (i.e eggplant parmesan sandwich, parmesan pasta, etc.. -
Review from Billy B.
Chicago, IL
11/11/2009
Danny's is absolutely fantastic! I went there for the first time about a month ago, and when I first walked in I have to admit I was a bit skeptical. The first thing we had there was the baked clams which are unbelievably good! They come in a nice, thick, citrusy sauce. Very addictive. For my entree I got neckbones. This is something I never thought I would eat. Apparently they use them to make their marinara sauce and have them 2 days a week. Such an unusual but great dish. Anyway, I've been back twice since and really love this place.
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Review from bridgette k.
Chicago, IL
6/23/2010
Walked in here while a tornado was going on outside. Service was friendly and the people eating here were friendly as well. My mom and I shared a stuffed artichoke that was mmmm mmm mmm delicious. My marinara breaded steak was on point. My mom's egg plant parm was great. The portions were HUGE. If you know me and how I am with service, it was super friendly and were there to meet our every needs. I will be back.
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Review from Jennifer Q.
Chicago, IL
2/27/2010
Wow...what a hidden gem. My coworkers took me out to this place -which I heard about on Check Please. Initially, we couldn't find it because 15th was under construction. But when I'm determined, I find a way! I mapped it out and we came in from the west -25th Ave to Division and east on Division. It was worth the effort. The waitstaff was really friendly and the food was out of this world! I ordered the "Eggplant Lasagna" which was basically a cross between Eggplant Parmigiana and Lasagna....fabulous! Everyone's dishes looked great! Everyone was super happy and loved the place. I would recommend this place to anyone. HUGE portions for about $10-$15. Great value and quality food. A cute Italian restaurant meets a deli vibe. It felt very When Harry Met Sally meets the Sopranos...I dunno why -that's just what comes to mind!
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Review from Jason c.
Chicago, IL
3/5/2008
Great alternative to Subway and all the greasy fast food in the area! Highly recommended!
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Review from Margaret S.
IL
7/30/2010
I love this place!! Don't be fooled when you walk in to this nondescript "joint", with banquet table and chairs and the menu on the chalkboard. The food is wonderful. Delicious baked artichoke, marinara, meatballs and oh, yea the neckbones. You heard me.....neckbones! The servers are great and the house chianti is decent! Trust me, bring a friend, they will thank you!
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Review from E J.
Schaumburg, IL
Updated - 7/17/2010
Dannys....still the HOT SPOT.....still cranking out the GREAT GREAT food!! Just tried the NEW menu item, Calamari with Linguini. In 2 word? ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! Done to perfection, like everything else. Very accomodating staff and owners. Try the fried romaine too--its over the top. The meatball sandwich is amazing-- it's a patty so it's very easy to eat and the meatballs aren't falling out of the bread when you try to take a bite. We take friends there all the time and now its their favorite place too. If you're looking for bland food with a quiet boring atmosphere, go somewhere else. This is a FUN FRIENDLY FAMILY place. Very CLEAN.
New-ish 2nd location in Des Plaines too called Cuzzins---same GREAT food. sshhh.......don't tell anyone, but......
Paula is coming to live with us where she will be locked in the kitchen.
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11/14/2009
The best Italian food this side of Naples--owners Paula & Carl are the warmest & friendliest people… Read more »
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Review from Jessica L.
Elmwood Park, IL
1/21/2010
This place is really excellent. Lots of great Italian food and inexpensive. The menu is smaller, but makes up for it with great offerings. I send everyone here and they are never disappointed.
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Review from Marie N.
Villa Park, IL
9/26/2009
We chose Danny's Cafe and Deli based on the Check Please! episode. The service was very attentive. We loved the marinara sauce that came with the bread at the beginning of our meal. I had the sausage burger sandwich on ciabatta bread with provolone cheese. It was good. Very mild. It came with a small cup of the good marinara sauce to dip it in. Hubby had the rigatoni with vodka sauce. The rigatoni pasta was homemade. It arrived at our table piping hot and we both liked it. Again, very mild so he spiced it up with black pepper. We enjoyed the nice, comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere. I will go back to Danny's Cafe and Deli.
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Review from Kim A.
Chicago, IL
2/28/2010
I haven't eaten at the restaurant, but I did have them cater my mom's birthday party and everything was delicious! I come from a family of food lovers, and they loved this place. The chicken vesuvio was the biggest hit, rigatoni in vodka sauce and the italian sausage were a big hit also. The only thing that wasn't great was the stuffed artichokes that got too mushy from steaming in the trays on the way here, but they were eaten anyway. Everyone wanted to take home the leftovers - and there was a lot of food leftover even though I had 23 people and only ordered for 20. The delivery guy set everything up for me and was very friendly. Good food, good value and good service. I will definitly use them again for catering!
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Review from Laura S.
Chicago, IL
7/10/2011
Felt at home! We trekked from the northside to Melrose Park for the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. It is so cute and neighborhoody! However, it was about 9000 degrees and not good for the babe. Starving, and not getting our fill of Italian fair, we headed to Danny's. We started with the half order of calamari which was still huge. It was light, tender and flavorful. Incredibly fresh product for $5.95?!?! Husband had their classic fried meatball sandwich with provolone! INSANE! I had their special homemade rotini with ricotta, spinach, oil and garlic. OMG! I was in heaven. They DO NOT skimp on ingredients. After being incredibly full from lunch, we took a canoli and a slice of their homemade ricotta cheesecake home. HOLY MOLY! The cheesecake was outstanding. The crust had a carmel flavor that made me think there must be brown sugar in it because it seemed to ooze a carmely juice. The cheesecake was creamy and light. I am a real judge of such things being an avid baker. Danny's is so good and reasonably priced for what you get. Also, if you were worried that being reviewed on Check Please would cause their service and food to deteriorate as other Check Please victims have, rest assured. This place is still for the neighborhood, providing delicious fresh, bountiful plates of homestyle Italian that makes you feel happy! Also, a shout out to our waitress who was so kind (wish I knew your name)!
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Review from marisol m.
Melrose Park, IL
6/29/2010
They have a great assortment of sandwiches at reasonable prices. I love their eggplant sandwich. They have very good pasta dishes and my friend swears by their ox tails. I have also catered from here for a party and the owner was super nice. I placed my order the day before which with most places this is a big NO, but danny's was real accommodating. Everyone loved the Lemon chicken, vodka sauce pasta & vesuvio potatoes I ordered. I would recommend this place for both lunch and dinner. They are very good. Oh staff, is hit or miss. I have had waitress' that are super attentive and others who actually sit and chat with friends and forget they have cust. to tend to. (but the food makes up for that).
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Review from Brian q.
Chicago, IL
6/22/2008
I had the special which was rigatoni with crumbled sausage in a vodka sauce . It was okay. My wife had the same and the kids had beef sandwiches. Everyone was fairly pleaesed with their meal. Nice atmosphere good wait staff.
