Bernardi's Restaurant Inc.

For more than 85 years, people have flocked to Bernardi’s to taste their family restaurant’s authentic dishes — especially their famous fried chicken, tortellini, and spaghetti!

Nildo “Mona” Arthur Bernardi founded Mona’s Italian Restaurant as a bustling beer parlor in Toluca, Illinois in 1933. Mona’s northern Italian heritage introduced their famous tortellini and spaghetti, and it continues to be their trademark pasta. Mona’s has grown from the tiny beer parlor to seat over 260 people and is still managed by family members.

Mona Bernardi then purchased Capponi’s restaurant in 1965 from long-time friend and competitor, Leno Capponi. His son Michael took over Capponi’s in 1966 and it has grown to seat over 220 people. Although the same family heritage continues through both restaurants, each features their own distinctive Italian specialties. Mike Bernardi’s son and daughter have joined the family business, bringing it to the third generation. After working the family business, they had thought it was time to expand out their great service and quality foods. Bernardi’s opened in Washington, IL in 2001. We are sure your dining experience at any of our locations will bring you back.