Sam’s Ristorante specializes in Italian cuisine and offers both dine-in and banquet menus. The restaurant s dine-in menu includes a selection of appetizers, sides, salads, sandwiches, specialty entrees, pasta dishes, pizzas, calzones, desserts and beverages. Its banquet menu includes prime rib, Roman, Italian, Sicilian and family-style buffet options, as well as bar and host packages. Sam’s Ristorante additionally provides a children’s menu that includes chicken tenders, spaghetti and meatballs and personal pizzas with specialty salad s. The restaurant offers a banquet facility for various special events, such as weddings, receptions, retirement parties, business luncheons and baby showers. In addition, it provides delivery and catering services. Sam’s Ristorante maintains locations in Rockford and Machesney Park, Ill.