Carlucci Restaurant & Bar

Downers Grove, IL| (630) 512-0990| website

Polpetti Al Ragu (homemade meatballs, braised tomatoes, fresh basil). Photo Credit: Michelle Guilbeau

I visited Carlucci Restaurant & Bar for lunch recently and overall my experience was exceptional!  When I walked into Carlucci’s, I was impressed with the beautiful décor and the welcoming feel-it was stylish yet a casual atmosphere.

We were seated at a lovely table near the patio; the patio was quite impressive with the large fountain reminiscent of an outdoor café in Italy. It is important to note that a live band performs every Saturday night from 8:00pm to 12:00am, when weather permits the live performances are held on the patio.

We were given the menu and it was obvious the lunch offerings were spectacular and interesting. We started our meal with appetizers. The first appetizer we indulged in was the Polpetti Al Ragu (homemade meatballs, braised tomatoes, fresh basil), the 4 meatballs were the perfect size to share and the taste was pure Italian, I was thrilled with the combination of flavors..... Read the full article on my website here.