Cafe Roma

We had Chris K. as our server and she was so sweet and personable! We came on a whim when visiting Elgin tonight and the place was packed- so be sure to make a reservation! We had a bit of a wait after being seated before getting drinks but apologies were made and it was explained to us that there was a mix up on who our server was. We didn’t have an issue from then on and service was great! With my Celiac’s disease I ordered spaghetti and meatballs with gluten free pasta but modifications had to be made to substitute the meat sauce with marinara and substitute the meatballs with sausage. Chris K. was knowledgeable about what I could order and was able to make a great recommendation for a sweet wine. Everything was delicious! The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting and made for a great place to chat. Bumping down 1 star because unfortunately they didn’t have any gluten free garlic bread to substitute with my meal but this place truly was worth the hype!

This is our first experience and we were thoroughly impressed. We chose the outdoor patio on a beautiful night. We thought it was a new restaurant specializing in pizza and sandwiches but the expansive entree menu, appetizers and dessert were exquisitely prepared by Frankie, owner and chef. Sarah, our waitress, attended to us with a personal touch. Our daughter had ample gluten free options, shown enjoying her dessert. Next time, we’ll bring a group. Reservations recommended.