Timpone’s for many students and staff from outside it looks quite old place. But it’s famous for unique 🍕 and decent service. They have many Italian cuisine and few others too. Food is tasty and place is peaceful and pleasant. We liked the pizzas 🍕 they serve. Service gets delayed as tables fill up. We made it by 6pm and finished with desserts by 8pm🙆🏻♂️ otherwise food is good and ambiance too.
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We called Timpone’s on Tuesday to ask for reservations that Friday for around 20 people for a short wedding ceremony and dinner. The manager was accommodating and said we may need to share the space but he was sure he could make it work, even with the short notice. The restaurant made adjustments to allow our group private space in the Tuscany room. We had two staff with us only and they were phenomenal and patient. We ended up with an amazing, romantic atmosphere for our small intimate wedding with our closest friends. Timpone’s served the food as they would with any table and the presentation, timing, quality, and portions were perfect. Many of our guests were blown away with the restaurant. Our staff were so helpful and on top of things. They were extra nice in letting us hang out a little later than they are normally open with smiles on their faces. Timpone’s isn’t a place that traditionally handles a wedding, but they handled ours like pros. We highly recommend them as the food and service are top notch.
The location looks like nothing on the outside but don't let that deter you. It's lovely inside, with a bar area on the ground floor and the dining area upstairs. Our party of 4 really enjoyed all of our dishes. Everything was fresh and flavorful. No room for dessert (though they looked great too). Will definitely return if we're in the area.
Favorite restaurant in the CU area when looking for a nicer meal... date night, celebrations, or just because. Delicious menu with amazing chef specials. Great martini menu. Great food every time
Michael Orr (UglyBassMike)
+4
Very cool and confusing place at the same time. The floor layout is horrible, I felt so bad for the staff. The food was very good. Great date night, but if they are busy then you may end up waiting for service. So my service rating is not really against the staff but the floor plan. Watching the staff I could not stop shaking my head. So be gentle with them.
I've always loved the food here. Service is always top notch. We usually get the bread (amazing and fluffy), Caeser salad, and then entrees. My mom had pasta and I had the vegan special. It was spectacular! The bread pudding was also quite delicious.
Nice place to have a more sophisticated meal around compus. Excellent quality, all the staff are very friendly and please save some space for dessert, you will not regret it.
My recommendation:
Crème brûlée
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Breast, Smoked Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Peas, Marsala Cream, Sage, Romano
Tonno
Spinach Tagliatelle
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I wish we had these dishes in the restaurant! Oh my gosh, carry out of the scallops and lamb shank were so darn amazing. We had a lovely dinner in our hotel room, wish we could have joined you in the restaurant. Our compliments to the chef, very balanced meal, veg to protein. Thank you!!
Great food and very friendly service. So good, we went back twice during our stay at U if Illinois. Shout out to our server, Israel. She was wonderful.
Carry out on a Saturday nite, ordering by phone was easy, ready in a timely matter. Pizza was excellent, good crispy crust, sauce was good, topping was delicious. Good value great pizza
So the atmosphere may be reminiscent of the 80’s but the food here reflects current trends paired with local foods. This is he place to go for a high-end authentic Italian meal in central illinois. Still.
We had a delightful anniversary dinner at Timpone's! Sydney took such great care of us - even treating us to glasses of Prosecco to celebrate the occasion! Greatly appreciated Sydney's attention to detail and friendly service in honor of our special night out. Highly recommend the wood-grilled salmon and limoncello cheesecake!
Wang-Chien Chen (Jason)
+5
They have got really nice pasta and brulle!
I chose this restaurant because the reviews of the food were very good, but I was surprised at HOW good it was. We had two specials - salmon cakes appetizer and steak with cognac sauce dinner and two pizzas. A plain pepperoni for my son and I had the intriguing and delicious duck pizza. Though it was Sat night on an extra busy weekend, service was great. Recommend reservations. Will go back for sure next time in town.
Got in on a Saturday night and had a great meal. Andrew was our server, and he was very observant and quick. The Funghi pizza was the best!
Super thin crust pizza and serious house made sausage. Seasonally they have smoked duck pizza, just sayin'. Legitimate risotto. Great fish dishes. And choices like flank steak, short ribs, leg of lamb and duck breast. They periodically change the menu, but their go to salad is goat cheese, arugula endive salad. Periodically they have a bistro salad with poached egg, asparagus, endive, greens and a mustard vinaigrette (is a meal in and of itself for $12). They know what they do, and they do it well. Staffing is tough at all places, but Timpones has dedicated career folks who stand out. Dress down and just sit in the bar or dress up and go upstairs. Same menu. Big thumbs up!
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