Italian Pizza Kitchen Roselle

This place has a great atmosphere in a great location, and has a lot of potential once it figures out its' menu and quality of food. We went with a larger group on a Friday night, most of the tables were full, and the place got busier as the night went on. When we all looked at the menu, we were all over-whelmed, and no one had a clear choice of what they wanted. The 2 page menu offers everything from bar food to pasta, to pizza, to salads, and even traditional Italian dinners. Even though this sounds great, the execution and quality of food fell very short. We all ordered something different, and all of us were disappointed with our meals - so much so that everyone left a lot on their plates. My fish and fries were so plain tasting that I had to squeeze an entire lemon on them, and had to constantly add more salt. My wife's lasagna tasted like a frozen meal that could have been picked up at the grocery store. Once this restaurant focuses on its' menu by condensing it (a lot),

My friend and I visited on a whim on a Saturday night, and were pleasantly surprised at how great the experience was. We were graciously welcomed at the door by John, the owner, which is super classy and something you don't see enough of these days (and also, wow was he fun to look at ????????????). Although I have had the food before, multiple times, this was the first time I'd dined in, and learned they have quite a stylish dining space. The staff was attentive and friendly, and John made rounds around the dining area, making sure to take a little time with each of the tables. Most importantly, the food was fantastic. We had a full course meal complete with drinks, appetizer and desert, and everything from the top down was phenomenal. IPK has quickly become one of my favorite spots, and I plan to return many times.

My wife found this place mentioned on a Facebook group she participates in. It was a bit of a drive from Arlington Heights but it ended up being well worth it! It is a cool place with an active vibe ... people everywhere and loud talking! I had Lasagna and my wife had Shrimp Alfredo. We LOVED the food! Service started out good but changed, for the worse, in the middle/end of meal. We had to flag down other waitstaff to find our waiter, for drink refills. I liked this place A LOT and will definitely return .... Parking: Parking is VERY limited!!! Be aware of this before you go!