Pleasant surprise. We were in town for a funeral and just stumbled onto this place. Food was very good and the staff was welcoming and attentive. Our waitress Christy was enthusiastic about the menu and helpful with suggestions and substitutions. I would go back anytime.

We've been coming here for years and have yet to be disappointed. Lisa is amazing. Between juggling the bar and seated patrons, she has time for everyone. Smiling, patient and knowledgeable. She anticipates needs before we even ask. Try the Mussels. Try the Espresso Martini. What the heck, might as well try EVERYTHING.

The hospitality is great here. They offer an authentic Italian food here. I have to come back and try their carpaccio. Pasta was great. It was seasoned perfectly. Seafood was cooked to perfection. I need to come back!

Very cozy and warm ambiance. Food is traditional fare that is always fresh and delicious. Decent wine list. Wait staff are perfectly old school fun.

We came here on a Friday night with reservations, and the place was definitely filling up. This is our first time here, and we've driven past it so many times! The owner was manning the check-in booth, and he was extremely friendly. Our waiter was also welcoming. We asked for recommendations, and they gave us a ton of really good options. We were told that most of the pasta is made from scratch. We got the chicken Parm, and the short rib. Those were both really good dishes that we would get again. Looking forward to coming back here !

We actually had take out from here and it was wonderful. The chicken Marsala was terrific, the salads were ample and the chicken vesuvio was excellent!! I'll bet it's even better eating in!

HOW IS THE AVERAGE STARS FOR THIS 3.4?!?! As soon as I walked into Agio I instantly knew I was about to have a 5 star experience. This bistro is beautifully decorated and up to date. It is small and locally owned with extremely comfortable booths, standard dining seating, a bar area and an outdoor patio. Wherever seated - the view is stunning. The attention to detail in the decor is impossible to miss. I was here for a weekday dinner and by 6pm the place was jam packed (on a Wednesday). I highly recommend making a reservation even if dining in during the week. Service throughout was great. As soon as my friend and I were seated, water and table bread were brought over to us. Our server was the perfect amount of attentive. He was quick to put in drink/food orders and checked in on us a few times throughout the evening. We were in and out within 2 hours and did not feel rushed at all. For drinks I ordered a french martini. It was delicious, light and refreshing. My friend ordered a red blend, which I tried, and it was REALLL good. Their wine selection is top notch and you can't go wrong with whatever you order. For food we started with the antipasto platter. It came with 3 different cheese, artichokes, olives, peppers and a few meat options as well. I wouldn't order this again however I am glad that I tried it. For my entrée I had the pan seared flounder and WOWWWW. The portion was generous and I ate the entire thing. I am the type of person who usually has lots of lefts overs, but this was waaaaay too good to not finish in 1 sitting. The flavors were light and refreshing while the fish was cooked perfectly. I had absolutely no room for dessert...but.... We ordered the GINORMOUS slice of carrot cake. I thought the cake was delicious, a bit dry, but very good!

Great atmosphere, great service, and great food! My wife and I met three other couples for dinner here for our first time ar Agios. Im glad this place was selected! Let's start with the fantastic clam chowder, which I would highly recommend getting for an appetizer! I just wish they offered this in a bowl instead of a cup as It's too damn good to just have a cup! This is the best clam chowder that I've ever experienced! Someone ordered some nice bottles of cabs for dinner, which I downed with my bread and calamari dishes! Every time I set my cup of water down, it was quickly refilled by the fabulous Lucio! The main course was the house made lobster ravioli......this was unbelievable! I had to get another bread basket to soak the delicious leftover sauce from the ravioli. A couple of my buddies got the lamb shanks, which looked like it was cut from the Fred Flintstone era. These were humongous! I had a great cup of coffee to settle my stomach down. Our waitress was fantastic, always attentive and prompt with her appearance. If you are looking for an Italian restaurant in Palantine, stop over at Agios! I don't give 5 stars often, but this place earns and deserves it!