2042 Badlands Drive
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 982-3170
http://www.oldchicago.com/

Old Chicago has always been a favorite of my family. My parents love the “Chicago Seven”, a deep dish pizza with tons of toppings and cheese. I enjoy it, but I prefer pizza from places like Dominos or Pizza Hut better. It’s a different kind of taste.  Usually the place has pretty good business, but the wait is normally short, if there is a wait at all. Service is usually quick and food comes out quickly. There are plenty of televisions playing the latest sports and there is a pretty big bar situated on a side of the restaurant, giving it the “tavern” feel that they advertise.

I personally like to order their Fettuccine Alfredo. It has a unique taste here that is quite delicious, but nothing like one that you have at an Italian place such as the Olive Garden or Carabba’s. Today I ordered a meatball stromboli, which comes split in two giant pieces of cheese and meatballs with a side of marinara. You also get some fries, but they don’t come seasoned unless you ask, so next time I think I will ask for salt and pepper seasoning or one of their other kinds such as ranch.

The waitress today was fantastic and very friendly and quick to refill drinks. She was very nice to my young nephew, which can sometimes be very difficult when taken to restaurants. She even offered to take him the machine close by and help him play a game he wanted to play. Great service. Old Chicago is a good place and has great taste to many, it’s just not my favorite.