text: As you may have guessed, I am not Italian, nor am I from Chicago... having said that, I have been to Chicago & I do love a good Roast Beef sandwich with Giardineira. I was so excited to try Al's. I ordered the Dipped \"Big Al\" with extra Beef &  large Buffalo Bleu Fries. I was disappointed. \n\nThe Big Al, even with extra beef, is not huge. The quality of the roast beef, is better than most bars, but cooked close to medium/well. The Buffalo Bleu Fries, were soggy & the flavors do not blend well together.... it tastes just like it sounds.... it is French Fries with Buffalo wing sauce & a thin Bleu Cheese dressing, poured randomly over them. They tasted like something a drunk bachelor or high school student would make..... not something to be sold at a real restaurant. On the good side, I loved the flavor of their home made Giardineira, spicy peppers & the staff was very helpful & friendly. \n\nMy idea of a Italian Beef sandwich, is a fat, butter grilled roll, tons of medium rare Roast Beef, tasty Giardineira peppers & a big cup of Au Jus on the side. The Buffalo Bleu Fries could have been made better by just topping the Fries with a decent Buffalo Wing sauce & Bleu Cheese crumbles..... I also think they should use a higher fryer temperature, so the fries are crispy on the outside.\n\nAl's Chicago Italian Beef, is just a okay restaurant, not a great one. They have a huge menu & I have only tried those 2 items. I think, I will give them another chance after they have been opened longer.....because, a friendly staff goes a long way in my book.