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Daves Italian Kitchen

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1635 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

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Daves Italian Kitchen
Local(847) 475-6044

1635 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3551892/evanston_il/dave_s_italian_kitchen.html

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Dave's Italian Kitchen in Evanston is a three star Italian restaurant. This place is located in the University area. It's known for its pizza. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms and delivery. This place is good for groups.

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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn T.

2.0 of 5 stars. One of my best friend's is getting married in Evanston next summer. She and her fiance are in the process of auditioning possible rehersal dinner places, and Dave's Italian Kitchen was on the list. 6...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is the place you can afford to eat, leave sated, have a tasty meal, but you walk in knowing that it probably isn't going to be the best meal of your life. My rating is based on what it is - a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by gfiddy f.

3.0 of 5 stars. LOL
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maurice W.

4.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 Stars really. Dave's is an Evanston Institution with a captial "I". Townies go here, and it often is the go-to for Northwestern students, that is, when they want something better than The BK...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea V.

4.0 of 5 stars. My family has been going to Dave's for about 10 years now - ever since we moved to Evanston. I remember the carpets hanging from the ceilings and writing on wine bottles of the old location, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jade T.

5.0 of 5 stars. 4.5 StarsI don't believe in paying for more than $12 for pasta. In every quick and easy cookbook, there are pasta recipes. Pasta is almost as simple as boiling water and adding sauce. That being said,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa F.

1.0 of 5 stars. There is only one way I can review this flavorless restaurant, and it's by quoting The Office's Andy Bernard:"I guess I don't have what it takes to be a film critic. I could be a food critic. These...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't speak for much except the baked spaghetti with butter and garlic sauce, their Italian salad with house dressing, and the chocolate mousse. And these things are all fantastic.Yep. It's one of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I won't waste a lot of space here... I second the previous reviews. Decent, but not great, Italian food. Huge portions. I keep ending up here because it's an easy decision when you're looking to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think that the three rating is quite accurate in describing Dave's Italian Kitchen. They serve good Italian food, but I've definitely had better. The best thing it has going for it is the massive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhys R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Average. I have tried better, but the prices are decent and the atmosphere can get crowded during Dinner time. Not the best nor worst place for Italian.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina G.

4.0 of 5 stars. We always have a good time at this neighborhood Italian restaurant. Been going for years, even before they were at their Chicago ave. location. The atmosphere is very cozy. We prefer a booth, Red and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet E.

4.0 of 5 stars. The last time I came here I was starving and there was a 30 minute wait! But it was worth it. The staff was really great. To hold me over I ordered a coffee at the "bar". When we were seated, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin J.

3.0 of 5 stars. The nice thing about Dave's is that it is predictable and reliable. The portions are huge - one pasta dish = about 3 meals for me. Sometimes there is an intimidating wait, but you can order wine at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say, this is one of my favorite Italian places in the area.Don't get me wrong, I've had better Italian food. But Dave's is something special for a casual, consistent meal. Pros:1) In...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa D.

4.0 of 5 stars. When you need a cheap hearty meal, Dave's is your spot. You have to go downstairs to get there. Dave's was forced to move to a basement location that was once racquetball courts. If only you could...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Dave's is a decent kid-friendly / group-friendly family Italian restaurant with filling portions and decent prices. Sure there are better places around, but if you want something that will make...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. this place is awesome! most things are pretty reasonably priced and you get quite a bit of food. such as the really cheap meatball sandwich. the diabolo pasta or whatever it's called is really good....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon B.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food is pretty good, but the service is horrible. The salmon with dill sauce is wonderful and the Alfredo is nice. The portions are as huge as everyone says. But...I don't know if it is always...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Martha M.

3.0 of 5 stars. You can always count on Dave's for a good hearty meal with plenty of leftovers. Basic pasta and basic sauce is the name of the game, along with a wide variety of chicken dishes. If you are looking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by George O.

2.0 of 5 stars. Distinctly not-great food. The prices are reasonable, but you're still not getting what you're paying for in terms of quality. That's offset by the quantity of food.I've never had problems with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place!When you come to Dave's it is a true dining experience, the portions are HUGE and the time between orders is long, this leaves room for talking, laughing, and enjoying your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace J.

5.0 of 5 stars. wonderful obviously! Because it has the best staff in the world.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon B.

1.0 of 5 stars. What dreck this food is.I've only had catering a few times from this place, and as a result, I will never go here. Every single dish I had, I know I could've made it better. Food is band, from the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hi Dave! It's me, Andrea! Remember me? Yeah, I know it's been a while and I look a little different these days, but picture me with the freshman 15 packed on, big sunglasses to cover up last night's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by grace c.

1.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking for reasonably priced italian grub and your main focus is "$" then this place may do the job. If your main focus is on quality italian food, then please turnaround and head out the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzie M.

2.0 of 5 stars. OK, here's my to-go order experience:My dearest friend broke her back after a nasty fall from a horse last year. Although the titanium rods in her spine are healing, she is far from able to do much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd H.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you go to a place called Dave's Italian Kitchen, you are not looking for authenticity. The place is exactly the kind of comforting red-sauce Italian you would expect. That said, let me tell you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really didn't like the food here. All three people at my table were like "yuck" for this place. My chicken was undercooked and very bland. My boyfriend's pasta had some nasty cheese all over it,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joyee L.

1.0 of 5 stars. I, like many others, feel that the food is completely unspectacular. The first time I went, I ordered the stuffed zucchini, one of the cheapest things on the menu, because I didn't have that much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I almost want to say that I am offended by all the bad reviews!Dave's is a fabulous place. It's old location was so dark... this one you can at least see people in. It's a family run place, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Larz F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Dave's used to be this great BYOB hole in the wall, cheap, college kid hangout with huge portions. Since it has moved and become a more "upscale" place it is no longer a value. It might be decent if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Dave's is a nice, safe choice when I have unadventurous family visiting or when we have a large group of friends with disparate tastes. I first ate here years ago in their old location; now they have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allen R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've never eaten-in at this place, but managed to eat nearly an entire pizza from here after filming a documentary with the BBC for two solid days. It had pepperoni, and delicately thin slices of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This has been one of my favorite restaurants for about 13 years now. (Wow, I can't believe it's been so long). I was a big fan of it in high school (when it was at the other location) because it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise P.

1.0 of 5 stars. This may be the most overrated place I've ever been to. For the yelper who said "you don't come here for the ambience" I have to correct you - it's the ONLY thing you come for. I'm Italian, a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good Italian food. This place has been around for a while and has a nice atmosphere in the basement of the building. There is a nice blend of pictures and hand written signs around and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda D.

5.0 of 5 stars. A favorite place of mine for over 30 years. Spaghetti Diablo w/ mushrooms or spaghetti w/ white clam sauce or...if I can find anyone to share, the bacon mushroom pizza...2 of the 3 desserts are great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh why does the food have to taste so darn good? I'm on a diet; not supposed to be eating here. But I do get a day off. And let me tell you how much I enjoyed my day...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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"Total waste of money" - our waiter

A few years ago we loved this basement Italian place in Evanston because of its college feel. Tonight we went there to find that the place has gone down. Our waiter told us, as he gave us the check, "total...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth w.

2.0 of 5 stars. If the hostess/owner hadn't been so completely rude I could have given Dave's more than 2 stars but if you are the first person people see when they come through the door and you are a jerk - how can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mindy S.

2.0 of 5 stars. We were also headed to Joy Yee's... Oh well. So we passed up Tapa's and Gio, and landed at Dave's. It was ok. I hade the mussels marinara with pasta. The mussels were on the small side, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jolie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. We were on our way to Joy Yee when we found it was closed for expansion. Dissapointed and hungry, we walked around the corner and spotted Dave's, which we had seen many times driving down Chicago, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Casia J.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't even have the energy to write about this church basement-meets-Chef Boyardee-served-by-careless-students kinda place.Been twice. Two meals of my life I'll never get back. The second time a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric H.

4.0 of 5 stars. To the complainers, you don't need to come back. For the price, I think the food is terrific. The service is generally prompt and friendly. No, it's not upscale Italian and shouldn't be compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew T.

2.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely do not know what the fuss is about this place. While two stars may be a bit low... I personally, didn't like this place b/c they didn't have a lot of sausage optionson the menu. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We've been there a couple of times and taken friends and family there and have never really been disappointed. Food is served in large portions which makes for leftovers and the bread is very good....
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty H.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you order the Lasagna con Amore (with meat sauce!) and the Italian Salad, it is like heaven. If you order other stuff, it will probably just be more like Evanston (which is a very nice suburb).
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Great atmosphere, food

Dave's is a cozy, no-nonsense Italian restaurant with good food at good prices. The red and white checkerboard table sheets, the bread and seasoned oil, the wine bottles, everything you want! And it's in the...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dustin H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went with a friend last night. Despite the horrible weather it was surprisingly busy. The atmosphere was cozy but I wasn't crazy about the menu options. My new thing when it comes to eating is to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Luke S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love that they have whole wheat crust pizza. The menu is extensive and very affordable. I've never ordered a drink here, but I believe they have a very large wine list. You can come here and eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kid K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The wooden booths and wine bottles with messages scrawled across them make this place feel a bit like 'the Med' in Hyde Park. The presence of little tykes can make the restaurant a bit on the loud...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have been to Dave's so so many times. Birthdays, dates, etc etc etc. I just don't think it's that good. I have to admit, there are a few good things on the menu...1. the calzones are awesome,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chaviva E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I date a self-proclaimed chef. He has no professional training, but the man's food is ... amazing. His best dishes are, did you guess it? Italian. As such, this was quite a test. Would he love it?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Solid, inexpensive Italian

Not too shabby, does get a little loud at times as stated before. Have recently tried the calamari pasta and fettucini alfredo w/chicken, fair enough quality for the price and nice sized portions. Expect...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shradha A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Update 02/2008: So I was influenced by all the good Yelp reviews for this place and decided to give it yet another shot - I mean places change after a year or two right? But now I remember why I did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria h.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't know why it got so many bad votes. Dave's a great place with huge calzones and cheap salads. The service is fast, and food is good, the setting is nice and casual. What is there to complain...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm with Victoria. I love the food here and have taken people who also enjoy it. They give you plenty to munch on for a reasonable price and everything I've had is tasty! You're almost guaranteed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Douglas G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The world needs more basic red sauce joints and Dave's is one of them. Best time to go is late night when the families with kids are gone, the overcrowded Dave's has slow service and waitrons that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim M.

4.0 of 5 stars. You don't come here for ambiance and you should stick to the basics but you can't beat the place for price. quantity and quality. No wonder it is chock full of students. Come in jeans, order a cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I give this place 3 stars. I've gone here quite a few times, and yet I never leave real happy with the meal. The basement atmosphere and wine bottle-lined walls are nice, the pre-meal bread and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Every time I eat at Daves I end up disappointed and with a stomach ache. My husband and I go every 6 months or so, and when we walk out, we remember why we don't eat there. The service is slow, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Italian food is my absolute favorite but for some reason I can never get into this place no matter how much I try. Better pizza can be found elsewhere, the pasta, second rate. Big helpings and good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharin F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Underwhelming food, not bad, not great. I came here once a few years ago with family and sampled everyone's dishes and nothing really impressed me. There are better places to get a tasty, cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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beware of flying food

As a long time (15 years) of Dave's, I?m saddened to write this account of my dinner there this evening. Four of us were seated at the back of the restaurant. The host then seated a party of six young, highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam S.

4.0 of 5 stars. A few of the reviews I've read about this place are complaining about decor, ambiance, the sauce, etc. as if they are the son or daughter of Phil Vettel.Dave's Italian Kitchen is comfort food to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo F.

1.0 of 5 stars. Freakishly overrated! The bread is always dry, the sauce is essentially ketchup, and the decor and service are not noteworthy.The empty wine bottles lining the walls are kind of a nice touch,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mara S.

5.0 of 5 stars. No doubt about it, this is good food.It's a fairly inexpensive, cool place.The service is good.The homemade bread on the table is deliciously fresh and warm.It was crowded, but didn't seem too crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Van D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't vouch for anything but their Primavera Calzone. It's the only thing I've ever gotten there and it's absolutely delicious. I get a large(HUGE) with whole wheat crust and only half the cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Miranda K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I dropped in for my first visit last night and will definitely be back. This is in spite of the fact that it was incredibly crowded, a bit too noisy, and lousy with rug rats. The food was great: best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is the ideal place for great italian food on a college budget. The wine list is amazingly diverse and unbelievable low priced -not to mention that signing the finished bottle and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrissy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place with great memories. At first I was taken aback that it was underground, but that just adds to its "coolness" (yes I just said "coolness" -- what are you gonna do about it?)The orders are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love it.Who goes here for great food and service? Raise your hand.... now take that hand and smack yourself.This place is cheap, good and easy. I don't feel bad rolling in with my hoodie and a hat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesster A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Although on it's 3rd location - Dave's has been an Evanston institution for over a quarter of a century. The laid back atmosphere (though less so here) and huge portions at very reasonable prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan T.

4.0 of 5 stars. You can't beat the location- it's in a cool part of Evanston, and as someone else stated it's easily better than Olive Garden!I always go for the Spaghetti Gorgonzola. My mouth waters just typing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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Italian in Evanston

Dave's Kitchen is beloved by many in Evanston. Besides its homey atmosphere its hearty but well executed Italian food is the main reason people keep on returning to Dave's. The veal marsala and baked...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food was pretty decent - big portions (I had them for lunch the next day) - service was fair and the wine was good. :) We had a decent wait of about half an hour and people were saying how they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I found the food to be above Olive Garden in taste, but not quite Maggiano's. The portions are generous, but the atmosphere can be a little loud and crowded. It's a good choice if you are looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Oscar the Death Cat B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place was very popular many years ago, before the huge growth/boom in Evanston's downtown - in those days, there were few other places where you could go to get a hearty, halfway-decent Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee-Han J.

1.0 of 5 stars. Not good. The food here is yuck. They need to hire new cooks because no one has earn the boyardee status yet.Terrible time with nasty food that is overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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Affordable Italian

Dave's Italian Kitchen is located near North Western University. So you would think that it would be packed with college kids, but most nights it's packed with families. The food is good and you get...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I like my food spicy or at least to have a strong taste. The sauces they put on their pastas here are very plain and really have no taste at all. The prices aren't as cheap as people think for what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by S R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Why is this place so popular? It's always packed but the food here is so bland, go to Olive Garden for better pasta.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I think I had higher expectations of this place, but I just thought it was ok. The portions are huge and the price is right, but honestly I think you can get better food out there. I only tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by David F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been eating here for about 30 years and have enjoyed every bite of it. The food is great, the portion sizes are just right, and the prices are so low that I am concerned that they are making...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Food, price, service -- all great

As far as affordable and fast dining goes, Dave's Italian Kitchen can take you a long way. Their menu selection is extensive, ranging from pasta to sandwiches to salads, and they can satisfy almost an...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Good food, fast

This place has excellent Italian food. It's prices are pretty decent for Evanston and the food comes quickly. The portions are large, so there will always be leftovers. It's a great place to bring chi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Great Italian Cuisine

Dave's Italian Kitchen is simply one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to. The menu is extremely wide, and almost every dish is to die for. The service is great, and the place is always...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Cristin M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good prices on a large amount of food. This place is almost always busy and they are only open for dinner. Sometimes things can be a little on the bland side, but since it's so cheap, that's easy to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is packed. We had to wait a long time, but the food was in big portions and was pretty good. It is middle of the road in price and presentation.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The calzones are great. I thought the pasta was ordinary and the dessert menu is limited. Dinner and dessert for two costs us about $30.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaclyn C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really detest this restaurant without being able to say exactly why. I've been twice, and the dishes I tasted were uninspired and bland. Seems that that's the general consensus from people I know....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good italian food, and some of the best calzones I've had the pleasure of tasting. A possible drawback is that their dining area is below street level, and doesn't always provide the best atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by jason h.

4.0 of 5 stars. good thin crust, its boyb so thats cool you can bring wine.good pasta dishes. only draw back is that it gets kind of loud so its not the best place for a romantic dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2005
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Great food, great price

For a college kid on a budget, Dave's is ideal. The portions are so large you can get at least 2 full meals out of one pasta dish! The new location provided more seating, better lighting and big booths for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2003
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Best Italian Cheap Eats in Evanston

while everything else in Evanston is going upscale and out of reach $$$ Dave's still provides great Italian food, great portions at a reasonable price. Miss the "hole in the wall" flavor of the old location...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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The Best Thin Crust ...BAR NONE

I've tried every type of Chicaga Pizza. Eduardo's, Giordanos' Pizzeria Uno, Pizzeria Duo, Armonds in Elmwood Park, Lou Malnati's etc and though all are very good none of them come close to Dave's Italian...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Don't Bother

My girlfriend and I had not been to Dave's for at least 4 years. We had been to Dave's twice when it was on Church Street and didn't go back because of the mediocre food. I guess they recently moved to Chicago...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2002
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Metromix

we've only had takeout from here, so i can't say anything about table service, but the cashier-area people are always very helpful and friendly. the marinara sauce is incredibly fresh-tasting, and the sausage...
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SearchChicago

busy, busy, busy place. a second home (it seems) to half the northwestern student body. (the low prices will do that.)...
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Chicago Reader

wine bottles and framed prints of labels line the walls, and the red-and-white vinyl tablecloths take a beating--it's a favorite destination for families and northwestern students. spaghetti with meat sauce or...
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Metromix

homemade italian dishes in generous portions at affordable prices is the draw at dave's italian kitchen. an evanston dining tradition since 1972, dave's boasts a diverse and lively clientele, drawing customers...
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AOL CityGuide

dave dishes out delicious pasta...
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Centerstage

10 out of 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Chicago Reader

dave's italian kitchen was good if you only have a little money to spend and you want a lot of food. the portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable. i was not, however, in love with the food...
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