Valentinos Pasta and Wine - (Near Ottawa, IL)

Jacob Mounts My wife and I had dinner here to celebrate my wifes birthday. It was a place we had eyeballed for quite a while, but given our work schedules we hadnt been able to try yet. Ill say that they did not disappoint. We called to make reservations, but for the day and hour we showed up, they werent busy enough to necessitate it. However, I would still recommend calling just to make sure your particular dinner party can be accommodated for your needs. Food was excellent. Salad starters with bread. I had the ribeye and my wife had the salmon. Both were prepared nicely and with good presentation. My wife was treated with dessert as it was her birthday as a courtesy of the restaurant. (They even included a candle!) FOH staff was helpful and courteous. Wine list was decent. A gentleman who did not present himself and Im only guessing is either the owner or FOH manager checked on us before we left to make sure everything was as expected. He was friendly and appreciated our comments of our experience that evening. The atmosphere is very nice for a more upscale establishment. This place is great for a special dinner occasion (date night, birthday, anniversary, etc.). Yes, its kinda pricey but worth it for those rare occasions when you want a nice evening out. I definitely recommend trying this restaurant if youre looking for something a little more refined. Pictures of the dinner menu, dessert menu as well as our meals on the evening we were there are added to the review.

Anusha Great food honestly everyone loved their dishes for the most part! The cheese curds were the best cheese curds I’ve had in my life and I am usually NOT a cheese curds person. The cornbread was on the drier side however and extremely crumbly. I will say perhaps the prices are a smidge too high? food itself was great. Me and one other person got full just sharing the cheese curds so there’s definitely enough of the portion; environment is quaint and dimly lit with some fun art and colors around. Their menu is diverse and there are gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options as well. I would say all the dishes are shareable so because of that the price per head is pretty reasonable

Olivia Godbee We are here almost 3 years ago. Sooo many Mexican restaurants to choose from everywhere. This was a dive in the best way. So friendly. Best service. Great food great drinks. That being said, we couldn’t remember the name and spent three years trying to find it again and finally did today!! And as amazing as always. Local friendly and 5 star service!!!

Mary Xxxx This buffet changed ownership in 2025, the new operation team is much nicer. Came here for sushi, the sushi chef saw we love sushi, he made us some special course! I couldn’t find these anywhere else!

Staci Smull Owner and server were very attentive. Food was amazing and fast. Good atmosphere

Kelly Carlson Everyone was very nice and service was quick and delicious! We usually go to dos amigos but I’m going to have to make this a regular stop from now on!