Cucina Casale - Itasca

This restaurant is a lovely spot with friendly staff and affordable prices. If you're in the mood for some delicious flatbread, this is a fantastic choice. However, if you're looking for pizza, you might want to head to Italia.

I had high hopes for this place based on the reviews, but the service was really disappointing. I couldn't help but wonder if the staff were all drunk. Perhaps it deserves another chance, but my experience was not good.

Now, onto the food. I had to go for the pizza, so I ordered the 10 Carnivores, which is an all-meat pizza. You can customize it however you like, and I absolutely loved it! I also tried the calamari, which was cooked to perfection—a great starter for sharing. Even though I don't drink, the sweet bartender, Alex, made me a special virgin cocktail that I affectionately call "Cutie's drink." I wasn't really paying attention to the ingredients, but if you ask Alex (the friendly bearded bartender), he can whip it up for you! I definitely plan on returning to try more items from the menu. Even without the food, I would happily come back just for the welcoming vibe. Everyone knows each other, and they make sure to include everyone!

The food was good. Place was friendly. Don't be in a hurry, it took a while to get our food.

Food excellent. Small intimate space. Thursday karaoke night.