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Is Bartolini's Restaurant Still Open? Update (Midlothian, IL)

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As of September 2026, Bartolini's Restaurant is listed open on bartolinis.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Bartolini's website lists a 2026 Holiday Hours notice and a September Music event, along with an active online ordering system, showing current 2026 operation.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's "Meatball Paradise" episode (Travel Channel, aired 2013), Bartolini's Restaurant showcased its oversized Italian meatballs, including the shop's meatball sandwich eating challenge. Bartolini's is a pizzeria and Italian restaurant on 147th Street in Midlothian, Illinois, known for deep-dish pizza alongside its meatball menu. The restaurant's website, checked 2026-09-08, promotes an ongoing Meatball Contest and a 10-Pound Meatball Sandwich Challenge for customers looking to test themselves against the same style of dish featured on the show, plus an active online ordering system for carry-out and dine-in orders. The site references 2026 Holiday Hours and a September Music event, suggesting the restaurant continues to host in-house gatherings beyond its food menu. The site also notes Bartolini's was covered by WGN Radio's Pizza Madness segment, and lists the same 147th Street address and phone contact used for carry-out and dine-in service today.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
Meatball Paradise
What was featured
the restaurant's giant Italian meatballs and meatball sandwich challenge
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Bartolini's Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Bartolini's Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Bartolini's Restaurant is listed open on bartolinis.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Bartolini's Restaurant after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's "Meatball Paradise" episode (Travel Channel, aired 2013), Bartolini's Restaurant showcased its oversized Italian meatballs, including the shop's meatball sandwich eating challenge. As of September 2026, Bartolini's Restaurant is listed open on bartolinis.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Bartolini's Restaurant located?

3844 147th St, Midlothian, IL 60445. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Bartolini's Restaurant?

Season 4, Episode 13 of Food Paradise, first aired 2013. The episode is titled “Meatball Paradise”.

Is Bartolini's Restaurant still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

Bartolini's is a pizzeria and Italian restaurant on 147th Street in Midlothian, Illinois, known for deep-dish pizza alongside its meatball menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
3844 147th St, Midlothian, IL 60445
Venue type
pizzeria
Official website
bartolinis.com

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