Paparazzi

This place is such as awesome under the radar Italian restaurant. Everything about it is an experience. Excellent food and atmosphere.

Excellent food and service. Prices were reasonable. Had gnocchi and were delicious. Salad was so fresh and perfect. Wine was $6 and tasty

We have been coming here for many many years. It’s a hidden gem in the heights. Reservations are usually encouraged. Entrées are very affordable and the perfect amount. Some come with a side of the daily pasta and some are a meal in itself. Bread and salad is extra. Wine by the bottle is the way to go both on affordability and comparison to a glass pour. All time favorite for years has been the shells florentine is my forever favorite. Never disappoints. The shrimp scampi has the most tender delicious shrimp. The chicken cacciatore wasn’t the best this evening with more of a bland oven chicken taste but everything else was amazing. We also enjoyed a variety of desserts, the cannoli, rum cake & spumoni ice cream. Still miss the crème brûlée days but everything was was still yummy!

Paparazzi has become one of my favorite restaurants. 🥰 Lovely ambiance, great food, reasonable prices. You gotta get the chocolate mousse for dessert!!!

Dined in last night, 12/22/2023 with a party of 3, was greeted by a delightful hostess that was charming along with a superb server who catered to our every need which included coming 6 times to give me delicious Peoria water. I commend the chef with the best veal parmigiana I have had in Illinois! Tender lightly breaded veal smothered with a delicious marinara accompanied with a delicious a la carte sauteed fresh zucchini. The ambiance is delightful not like other restaurants in the area where you feel like your crammed in like sardines and can't have a nice conversation like Rizzi's on Sheridan in Peoria. Make sure and call after 12 noon to make your reservations at Paparazzi's for a most delightful and delicious dinner. I can't wait to return and try out their Eggplant parmesan.

Great traditional Italian food. There is a good variety of both pasta and entree dishes, as well as appetisers. I didn't try any drinks, but it seemed like they had a reasonable selection. Appetisers came out quickly, as did our sides, with only a small wait for the entrees. Overall very happy! One note is, dishes are smaller portions good some choices, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

This place is such hidden gem! The cheese calzone was the perfect size appetizer…and absolutely delicious. We had the linguine with clam sauce and eggplant parmigiana; each dish was wonderful. Portion size is also great. We had the cannoli and mousse for dessert! Perfect ending. The price for the whole meal was so reasonable. We’ll be back, often. *Reservations are recommended.

Great food at reasonable prices with great service in an old school Italian restaurant.

Nice peaceful place to share a dinner with a loved one. Great Italian menu. Food was hot when brought to the table. Wait staff was great. Definitely recommend for a nice start to a date night.

The best Italian food in the area! My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful birthday meal Friday evening. The appetizer was amazing followed by even better entrees and the best chocolate mousse I have ever tasted. The atmosphere and service was impeccable!

Antipasto with gorgonzola followed by Gnocchi with gorgonzola... Amazing

Excellent place to celebrate your birthday! Delicious Italian menu prepared with the freshest ingredients. Genuinely friendly, attentive staff make sure your needs are met the entire visit!! Be sure to make a reservation! Thank you Bruce and Lisa ( :

Just a great place for a quiet, intimate dinner. Great food and service. Love going there.

This cozy little Italian restaurant is the perfect spot for date night or dinner with friends and family. Moderately priced and delicious. This isn't The Olive Garden, it's quality over quantity.

We finally made it to Paparazzi. It was a long time coming and it didn't disappoint. The food was delicious. The dining room was packed and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back... soon.

Wonderful! A very affordable traditional Italian place. A very relaxed atmosphere. It’s tucked away in Peoria Heights. (you might think you’re lost but it’s there in a little industrial district, a couple blocks off the main drag

We have been going to this restaurant for over 25 years… I have never had a meal that was poorly prepared ever. From the owners to the waitstaff you’re treated like royalty. The very very very very very best chocolate mousse you’ll ever have.

The BEST Italian anywhere in Central Illinois!! It's like you're in Chicago or St.Louis!! Lisa and Bruce are the best host and chef around!! Their recipes are phenomenal and the Gnocchi is the best ANYWHERE!!

This place is awesome. Great food, incredible pricing, great service, and it's an incredible piece of Peoria's history.

Very good food, pleasant atmosphere, and reasonable prices! Plus, it was quiet enough that we could actually hear each other talk!