Papa Saverio's Pizza — Restaurant in Elgin

I'd love to give this place a higher rating, but truthfully... My waiter/bartender may've been having a bad night. When I walked in I asked her about a slice of pizza and she told me it'd take 15 minutes. Okay, I needed to move my car from the 15 minute parking spot anyway. What started off as an optimistic stop at a place I'd never visited became a downhill slide into poor service. The receipt said - who cares - because if your service sucks this bad your name just really isn't worth mentioning. Don't know how long they've been around but if this is what they deliver I expect this place won't be around much longer. Might be time for a bar makeover. Seriously. For a place with this nice a curb appeal, service should be top knotch.

That was not my experience. If the sign reads Papa Saverios - Elgin? PASS. Seriously.. The poor service will ruin your vibe.

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The staff was friendly enough, but the food was terrible and plain tasting. I have a 6 and 2 yr old at home. They have favorite foods like pizza, chicken strips, and pasta Alfredo. The kids took a bite and immediately rejected the food. Apparently everything was lacking any sort of authentic flavor. The wife noticed the food was plain tasting and the Chicken Alfredo tasted like a frozen tv dinner. The ranch sauce that came with my BBQ wings tasted like Blue cheese and the wings themselves tasted like they had some freezer burn. The chicken strips was super tender, but tastes more like white fish. And the pizza was just too salty. I can understand that we must help small business prosper in these trying times, but the food was just bad. This is the first and last time we...

I’ve been to plenty of pizza places, but Papa Saverio’s really stands out. The pizza is always hot, fresh, and loaded with toppings. The crust has the perfect balance of crisp and chew, and the sauce actually tastes homemade—not bland like a lot of other chains. Beyond the pizza, their pasta, sandwiches, and wings are just as good. The portions are generous and you always get your money’s worth.

The staff here is friendly, fast, and they actually care about getting the order right. Whether I call in, order online, or stop by for pickup, everything runs smoothly. It’s rare to find a place that feels this consistent.

If you’re looking for a place that serves quality food with great service, Papa Saverio’s is the spot. Easily my...