ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Tasty new features paired with beloved classics make up the menu at Sam’s Ristorante, which WIFR’s Alyssa Kelly highlights in this week’s Sampling the Stateline.
Sampling the Stateline: Sam’s Ristorante(WIFR)
For more than 50 years, Sam’s has been a staple in the Rockford area.
Longtime fans may notice aesthetic upgrades that the owners hope will enhance the dining experience.
The Italian restaurant offers a wide range of authentic dishes, but loyal customers say good dining, good wines and an even better atmosphere make Sam’s Ristorante the place to be.
Sampling the Stateline: Sam’s Ristorante(WIFR)About Sam’s Ristorante:
Location: 6075 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, Illinois
Hours:
10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday11 a.m. – 11 p.m. FridayNoon – 11 p.m. Saturday
A link to Sam’s Ristorante’s website can be found here.
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