Trattoria NINA

Yummy yummy pasta night! My bf surprised me by bringing me to this nice and cozy Italian restaurant in Arlington heights on Saturday night. It wasn't too busy so we were lucky to get a table. They only have a few tables so making a reservation would be a good idea. Soon after we were seated people started showing up and the tables were starting to fill up. We were served complimentary bread and olive oil which was very good while we decided on our dish. They had a few specials that were not on the menu and sounded delicious but we decided to try their shrimp pasta and their chicken cacciatore. We also ordered the house Nina salad which had delicious pears and a light and tangy vinaigrette dressing. The waiter was very nice and I also think he was the cook since you could see into the kitchen and there were only two people behind the counter.Our pasta dishes came out nice and hot and we quickly devoured them. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the shrimp were nice and juicy and fully peeled. The shrimp pasta had a nice lemony and tangy flavor and there was plenty of sauce. The chicken cacciatore was also very good. The chicken was nice and tender and the pasta was super flavorful. They were even kind enough to bring us more bread so we could finish our sauces! We will definitely be back!

Food - so fresh, so flavorful, so delicious. Everything we ordered was amazing, simple ingredients and delicious Service - one person, the owner, on top of the tablesAmbiance- small intimate seating - call for reservations, they only have seating for 14 people at a time

This place is tiny which means that you need a reservation to make sure you have a table.The service, I believe by the owner/chef was really attentive and casual.I had the ravioli and they were excellent. My husband had a dish with pasta and meat and he said it was very good.The ambience is old and it is clear that the food is what you are going for.Overall we thought it was good, didn't sweep me off my feet.

What a treat! A small, quiet, intimate, and authentic Italian restaurant with delicious food. The special, braised lamb over home-made pasta in a red sauce, was just delicious.

Nice family run neighborhood restaurant with good food, quick service, and a nice outdoor section. Burrata was underwhelming and tiramisu was frozen, but gnocchi and lobster ravioli were great. Solid wine selection and everyone enjoyed their time here.

I was craving the real Italian food. If you like the small and cozy restaurant environment, this is the place. Everything is made when you order by the chef and it's so simple and yum. Enjoy!

What a hidden gem. Adorable, cozy spot for a date night. Great food, great prices and just loved supporting local business who was putting their heart and soul into the food and service. We've been here 5 years and while we wish we'd found it sooner- we will definitely make up for it!

Really great food. Stopped in on the way back to the city and definitely would make my way again!

Superlative experience last night at this tiny neighborhood gem. Unusually, we both ordered the same entree. The seafood special was terrific - homemade pappardelle pasta, fresh scallops and shrimp in a very light white wine, lemon, saffron sauce. Just splendid. Solicitous but not cloying service. Easy, family atmosphere. Quiet enough to actually have a conversation - imagine THAT! Glad we made reservations. So pleased to find a new favorite place; we'll be back and we're looking forward to bringing out of town guests.

Tiny place, maybe 7 tables. The food is reliably tasty. I recommend giving it a try.