Panino's Pizzeria - Park Ridge

"Panino's in Park Ridge is absolutely amazing! The food is high quality, fresh, prepared perfectly and big portions! I have a dietary restriction, gluten-free (Celiac), and they have a decent size selection to pick from. Couldn't even tell it was gluten-free! Most importantly, I have never gotten sick there from cross contamination of food. The service is great too! Fred is awesome, can talk to anyone and is fun and interesting to talk to as well! Overall, I love this place! I live about 45-50 minutes away, and it's definitely worth the drive!"

"Got to the restaurant soon after they opened for the evening, which was the right call. It got filled up fast for good reason. It's a very small restaurant, but they had some of the best pizza I've ever had. On the wall, they showcase their numerous first place wins in various competitions. All of that is deserved. We had the Spanish Octopus and Artichoke Heart appetizers and both were phenomenal. The octopus was cooked to perfection. Completely tender with no tough or chewy parts, even at the tip. All of the flavors worked together so well. The artichoke hearts were plump, full of flavor, and the buttered bread crumbs lent it a good crunch to contrast with the soft vegetable. We ordered the deep dish pizza with a few toppings. The cheese was wonderfully stretchy, and the tomato sauce packed such a powerful punch of flavor. Concentrated acidity and tomato flavor with a good blend of herbs and spices. Lastly, I ordered a cannoli for dessert. I was blown away. The shell was crisp, and the filling was light, sweet, and creamy. I'm used to denser cannoli so it was a wonderful surprise. Everything was delicious, the waitresses were attentive and helpful, and I had an incredible time. It's absolutely worth a trip there."

"Usually this spot doesn’t miss but something must have gone wrong tonight. I usually order the same thing but thought I’d try something new and ordered some “Fried Shrimp” that was suppose to be 1/2 pound and FRIED! This was just really bad and we spend good money to eat there. Smh"

"First I start with the manager who is an exceptional wonderful person. She is very accommodating. Second the wait staff is also very good. Thirdly the appetizers and food are great. I recommend the grilled calamari as an appetizer. Soups are also great as is the egg plant parmesan, which I had for dinner. And last but not least please try the spinach, fantastic."

"World championship pizza, what more do you need to know. Place is always packed and for a great reason. One of the best pizza restaurants in the world, with the medals and awards to back it up. I've been to Rome and lived in New York and Chicago, pretty much the three top world pizza markets, and if you had to crown a champion, Panino's would be on the final short list."