Joe King
We came here on Christmas Eve and had a great experience. The vibe is relaxed, nothing fancy, just good food and drinks. The menu is solid, and the wine and bourbon selection doesn’t mess around.
It wasn’t packed, which surprised me, but the service was tight. Friendly, quick, and no nonsense. Aunt Bridget’s skirt steak stole the show. Cooked just right, full of flavor, and exactly what you want in a good meal. The Tiramisu was legit. All, the portions were really good for money.
If you want great food, strong drinks, great value, and a spot that doesn’t try too hard, Coarse Italian delivers. We’ll be back.
… moreJ B
Coarse Italian gets one thing right: the view. The rest was a disaster. Drinks were watered down and overly sweet (tasted like juice). My wife’s skirt steak was so tough it was inedible. My short-rib gnocchi arrived with small, chewy cubes of meat and an off texture — not what short ribs should be. We returned our plates. I can’t figure out the positive reviews — this place is a bust. Save your time and money.
… moreJoan Cain
We were fortunate enough to book course Italian for our high school reunion this weekend. Fidel, our catering manager was outstanding, Doing everything he possibly could to make our event a total success. They were able to accommodate our homemade band, in addition to helping us in every in anyway they could. The food was outstanding and the staff did everything they could to make us happy and to make sure we did everything on our time not theirs. I can’t think Fidel, his staff and the Glenview golf course enough for Giving us A fabulous time and incredible memories! And by the way, Fidel has a fabulous voice and was gracious enough to sing a few songs along with our 60s band
… moreGene Ramsay
Our Glenbrook South High School Class of ’67 had our Reunion dinner there in mid October 2025. The food and service were outstanding. Manager Fidel was fantastic and he, the kitchen and the staff made this a very memorable event for all of us. Additionally, they did a wonderful job accommodating our Class Rock & Roll Band.
… moreTeodor Kurtua
I returned to Coarse Italian with my kids and discovered what makes this place special. The Spaghetti and Meatballs, with hearty homemade pasta and savory meat sauce, had everyone smiling. We also shared the delightful Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta—cream cheese topped with fig jam and honey—that’s evidently one of their most beloved dishes. Warm service and a family-friendly vibe made our second visit just as comforting as the first.
… moreK Mullens
a fantastic high school reunion was hosted by this restaurant and it all was managed well and ran smoothly. food great, drinks great and Fidel sang. Couldn’t have been better. thank you all!
… moreGarrett Miller
Best Italian food I ever had. The variety is excellent, The food tastes as good as it looks, and my mouth waters at the next opportunity to go.
… moreDave Carr
Wonderful Place for Dinner. Coarse Italian is a hidden little gem with a phenomenal atmosphere and staff and during the outdoor dining season, beautiful views of the Glenview Park Golf Club. We sat outside on beautiful sunny evening overlooking the par 3s, 9th and 10th holes, pic attached. The hostess was so welcoming and attentive as was our waitress. We ended up having a couple of the variety of beers offered on tap, they also have a great selection of other drinks and wines to select. We had the Spaghetti Carbonara, Calamari and Wings all were excellent. The wings we ordered half traditional buffalo and the other half was parmesan, again outstanding. This is a family friendly place with a kids menu but also adult ready and be ready to run into people you know as the secret is out.
… moreLindsey
We tried this place for the first time last night. Everything we ordered was fantastic, but the wings and truffle fries were out of the world. Everything was fresh and well seasoned, and we have plenty of leftovers. They also have the best homemade limoncello.
… moreLinda McNair
Coarse Italian recently hosted our son and daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner. The staff and food were great! Shout -out to Fidel Spears, the General Manager, for working with us on the planning and making it such a memorable event. They were easy to work with and very accommodating. All the guests seemed to really enjoy themselves.
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