My wife didn't want to cook so she asked if we could go back to Old Chicago again. We went there for an early dinner. This time we brought our grandson with us.
It is with a heavy heart that I write this review. I know that this place has a well established reputation. I wanted to eat there again and be happy to write a raving review. And honestly, had they delivered even OK food, I would have done just that. My wife & grandson enjoyed their meals but I am the one writing the review and I was not satisfied. Let me just say right upfront I'm not really a chain restaurant kind of guy
Our server "Sam" was fine but nothing real personable or engaging. Although she was attentive when it came to drink refills.
My wife got the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo my grandson got the Italian Sausage Stromboli and I got the Classic Meat Lasagna. My wife got the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo my grandson got the Italian Sausage Stromboli and I got the Classic Meat Lasagna.
When our dinner did come we realized we didn't get silverware and had to ask for it. My wife enjoyed her Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. My grandson also liked his dish a lot. Me on the other hand I did not like the Classic Meat Lasagna. Maybe if it was the marinara sauce? Maybe it's just me and italian food, but it's so hard to find a good italian. Tonight I was very dissapointed. In fact I only ate a little of it and left the rest. When asked if I wanted a box I said "no thanks" As I stated in another review of mine "I'm not the kind of person to send my food back or complain" but you would think when a server can clearly see hardly any of the dish was eaten she would ask if it was OK. But she didn't. For some reason never asked how my dinner was..
All three of us got the cheese cake for dessert. We all enjoyed it. Like I said before " ALL cheesecake is GOOD"
FOOD: I think this is one of those places were some things are ok and some things are great - depending on what you like. PRICE: good values and filling meals with reasonable prices. SERVICE: Nothing real personable or engaging. AMBIENCE: Looks pretty much like any other Old Chicago CONCLUSION: The prices were decent given the quality & quantity of food