Gatto's Restaurant Proud to be Part of New Lenox

Walk into on any given night and you'll find families, friends, laughter and good food. Located near the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Lincoln Highway in New Lenox, this family-friendly establishment is geared toward making people happy and being a part of the community outside the walls of the restaurant.

The brothers gained restaurant and customer service experience from working in the hotel industry. They also spent 13 years working for one of the most established restaurants in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood.

Stressing the family restaurant atmosphere, Frank Gatto calls his restaurant one of the best places to bring your children.  

"We are probably one of the most kid friendly restaurants out there," he said, mentioning kids menu staples like chicken fingers and grilled cheese, as well as half orders of pasta. "Kids are always welcome. I love it when a parent tells me their son or daughter chose our restaurant for dinner.”

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Specials and discounts are offered in order to make dining out at Gatto’s budget friendly, too, running daily food specials and also honoring the Siam card and all discounts associated with Lincoln-Way District 210 high schools.

The brothers consider themselves not just business owners, but an integral part of the community, especially through sponsorships for local sports teams and working closely with .

"We absolutely love having all the teams we sponsor in for dinner on us.  The kids love it, and are always appreciative," Gatto said. "We love being a part of the communities we are located in."

The menu has some typical Italian fare along with some nice surprises like Cowboy steak, which is one of their best selling items. The consensus among customers seems to be that the calamari appetizer and what they call garbage salad are not to be missed.The grilled calamari appetizer includes breaded and fried squid rings and tentacles and is served with lemons and cocktail sauce.

Gatto’s has two other locations in operation, opening in and .

"We were particularly excited to come to New Lenox. We were extremely pleased with the reception our first southside location received, and were pleased to add another in a community where we feel welcomed," Gatto said.

Even in a down economy, Gatto said a continued commitment to customer service has helped his restaurant thrive. 

"We feel we have accomplished this through always emphasizing how important customer service is," he said. "We appreciate your business and always strive to provide great customer service."