“ We're long-time, but sporadic diners, over the past 20+ years. Food and service are always the best. I would say the reviews that are less than favorable might come from times when the restaurant is slammed on a weekend. Come back on a weekday evening to see what others know is a fantastic old-school Italian restaurant. ”

“ I have been twice. Story of two different visits. One was a 3 star, food was just ok, second was a 5 star food was delicious. Drinks were good, ambience was nice, service was fast and friendly both times. Food was pretty salty and the spinach ravioli was not great. Second time the food was great. I had the Bucatini Calabrese the second time. It was delicious! I'd eat here again for sure. ”

“ Delicious food, attentive staff, nice ambiance. Great for small groups and larger parties. Recently had 16 for a little party in the private room and food and service was top notch. They treated the little kids very well, too. ”

“ Great classic Italian restaurant--almost feels like a place you'd see Tony Soprano tucking into a plate of linguine in. The seafood pasta (Misto di Pesce I believe) was really good and the seafood portion was really generous. I shared the plate with someone and they gave us both huge portions of seafood! We also got the baked clams which were not bad, but the texture I found to be a bit soggy for my taste! ”

“ If I were heading out to lunch, and I wanted Italian, DeMarco's would be right near the top of my list. Here are some notables... -When you walk in, there are white tablecloths, but overall a casual environment, people in shorts and t-shirts--perfect for lunch (4.5/5). -The bread that comes in a basket before a meal matters. This bread was not warm, but pretty darn good (4/5). -I'm not a big appetizer guy, but the sausage and peppers with marinara... worth the price of admission (5/5)! - I ordered chicken parm, my go to Italian restaurant order, and I was not disappointed! Two huge pieces of tender chicken, nicely breaded with a side of pasta and marinara--perfect to bring home for my wife (5/5). Don't think twice. Highly recommended! ”

“ This summer I have been trying to get out as much as possible to really review so many restaurants that are on my list. Many of the restaurants that I have reviewed have lived up to my expectations, while many have been complete disappointments. I had one restaurant on my list for quite some time called DeMarco's Restaurant in Itasca. I will not lie many times while passing DeMarco's I had hesitation to check them out, due to the fact that the strip mall that they are located in looks less than inviting. I finally said to myself and my wife let's finally go check them out. I've heard nothing but good things. I pulled into the parking lot in the afternoon on a weekday. There did not seem to be many customers due to not seeing too many cars in the parking lot. I figured this would be the best time to check them out, so I can really get a feel for the restaurant without it being too busy. I walked into the restaurant and was completely surprised at how it looked inside. The first thing I noticed was how large it was. I also was shocked to see that it was very clean and modern. The restaurant has three parts to its large space. There is a bar area, then the restaurant, and an entire room devoted to slot machines. I was kindly greeted by the gentleman behind the bar and he immediately took us to a table of our choice. Immediately after sitting down, we were greeted by some of the best and friendliest servers I have ever encountered. While I was sitting I never waited for water or drink refills or for more bread. The service was fantastic and this was even before I ordered my meal. I looked over the menu and the first thing that caught my eye was the sausage and peppers appetizer. I ordered that for myself and my wife. I also ordered their Caesar salad which was more of a vinegar-based type of Cesar dressing. The appetizer of the sausage and peppers came out. The sausage was some of the best sausages I've ever had in my life. The sausage was extremely tender and not hard in any way. It literally melted in your mouth. The peppers and the onions, mixed with the sauce and sausage, were so delicious. The warm bread that they offered at the table paired so well to sop up the sausage juices from the sausage. The appetizer alone would have made me give a five-star review because it was that good. I noticed on their menu that they did have a make-your-own pasta because they make everything fresh. You can order whatever sauce, pasta, and protein combination that you want. I ended up going with something simple. I went with the fettuccine Alfredo for my entrée. My wife had the chicken Parmesan for her entrée. The fettuccine Alfredo was extremely old-school. I could tell that the pasta was made fresh. The Alfredo sauce was very basic, in a good way, with cream and Parmesan cheese, using the freshest ingredients. It was absolutely delicious and a large portion. My wife enjoyed her chicken Parmesan. It came with two large boneless chicken breasts and a side of pasta. The batter on the chicken breast was very light and everything tasted fantastic. I was so full at this point and wrapped up what was the remainder of our entrées. I wanted to try their tiramisu, which is one of my favorite desserts. The tiramisu was absolutely heavenly. It was creamy, light, and fresh. I could tell it was homemade. The only critique that I can say for this restaurant is that the prices are very high. I understand the prices are high everywhere with this horrific inflation. The bill for both of us to eat without any type of alcohol was around $83 dollars before tip. I do not mind paying that though in hindsight for the fantastic service that we received and the friendliness of everyone working here. It was so refreshing from previous restaurants that I have visited and reviewed recently. I was so glad that I took a chance and visited this restaurant and not judged what it looked like from the outside. I definitely recommend everyone go visit this place. It is really a hidden gem in the western suburbs ”

“ I was hungry for an Italian meal and my fellow Yelpers did not disappoint. I found DeMarco's Restaurant on Yelp and called in an order to go. It sounded from the reviews that the portions were a pretty good size, so decided to split a chicken parmigiana with my sister. I talked to Kathleen/Kristine (can't remember her exact name, sorry!) but she was so helpful and the nicest person to ever take my phone order. I asked about a side vegetable snd she suggested broccoli or spinach. I went with broccoli. It was perfectly cooked but then had garlic on it I think. I am not a garlic person and had envisioned just plain steamed broccoli. Next time I'll clarify that. She also suggested pasta on the side and it comes with crusty bread and butter, which was amazing! The chicken parm was moist and delicious. The crusty goodness around the chicken wasn't as crisp as I like it, but I also ordered it to-go so that's what happens when you don't eat it immediately after it's served. I found that it's a little hard to locate because the restaurant name is not marked very big. It's at the corner of Lake Street (20) and Rowhling Road (53). You enter the parking lot off of 53. ”