
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8400 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111
Phone: (815) 373-1610
Website: http://www.linos815.com/
Menu Photos
Order and Reservations
Reservations: toasttab.com
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Reviews
The food was very inexpensive, and the server we had was sweet and did her best under the circumstances. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, clean, and has great parking, which made things a little easier.
That said, the overall experience felt unorganized, and it ended up taking away from the limited time we had to spend with our family. While I appreciated the effort of the staff and the ambiance, this isn’t a place I would personally return to for a group dinner when trying to have a more polished or seamless experience.
We would like to share so others know what to expect regarding the food. Salad was very nice and generous serving. Pizza was extremely salty and the crust was very dry and lifeless unlike our previous experience with Lino’s. We wondered if you now order frozen pre-made from a food supplier. Shrimp was incredibly salty. We each had one shrimp and could not tolerate more. Leftovers were discarded. Merlot was brought to the table after we were done with our meal. We asked for a to-go option after we said we were done with our meal as a polite way of telling the server that it was no longer needed or wanted which was ignored. Coffee that was included with the meal was not offered. We paid and tipped generously but we do not plan to visit again.
As a self-proclaimed, Michelin star food reviewer. I can say without a doubt in my mind, this is the best pizza I’ve had in my life. Truly a special restaurant, that I will absolutely be returning to in the near future.
Let me tell you, folks, Lino’s has officially arrived, and my tastebuds are throwing a party they’re never going to recover from. This place? It’s like they took “rustic chic” and gave it a delicious, Italian-flavored hug. The atmosphere is so good, you’ll want to move in.
The service? Forget about it. The waitstaff are like culinary ninjas – attentive, pleasant, and excited about the new digs, although to be clear, not as excited as I am. I frequently roll through to pick up dinner for the family or chow down in their backyard oasis during the summer months, but now I can feel like a fancy pants in sit-down restaurant style (clarification, I wear shorts most often but “fancy shorts” doesn’t have the same ring-a-ding-ding to it).
Now, let’s talk about the food. I dove headfirst into the chicken saltimbocca and roasted potatoes, and honestly, I think I saw angels. My wife, a certified meatball connoisseur (and let’s be real, a tough critic), declared Lino’s meatballs a close second to her own. That’s high praise, people. I’m now sleeping with one eye open, guarding my leftovers.
The lasagna? Sublime. The Italian beef? Possibly the best in the city. I’m not saying I’d fight someone for the last bite, but I’m also not not saying that.
Although they’ve recently opened for sit-down service at this location, and word is spreading fast. Reservations are limited and they will be expanding over time, but you can snag a spot online. Do it. Seriously, stop reading this and go book a table. Your stomach will thank you. I’ll be back, and I’ll be bringing reinforcements (aka, my entire extended family).