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1. Del Rio

4.9

Exceptional(1194)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 7 times today

Come enjoy our family's 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

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2. Bella Via Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1134)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 18 times today

Bella Via Ristorante is thrilled to announce its new location at 431 Temple ave in Highland Park. An authentic Italian Restaurant, a true family owned and family operated that has served the North Shore communities for over 26 years. We feature classic Italian fare with an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.

3. Froggy's

4.5

Awesome(1055)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Highwood

Booked 10 times today

Froggy’s French Café has been serving Chicago’s North Shore award winning French cuisine for almost 40 years. Known for our ambiance, friendly knowledgeable service and presentation we serve the freshest seafood and vegetables and steaks. We recommend starting with a glass of wine, a bowl of French Onion Soup or escargot appetizer, and then move on to our seasonal seafood mains, fresh pastas or our classic steak and frits. Froggy’s diverse menu is geared to satisfy seafood aficionados, vegetarians and all omnivores alike. Always fresh, always French and always a fantastic dining experience. Located in Highwood, IL nestled in between Highland Park and Lake Forest, come dine with us to see why Froggy’s is known as North Shore’s hidden gem.

4. Spirit Elephant

4.8

Exceptional(1633)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Winnetka

Booked 22 times today

Award-winning, plant-based cuisine. We cater to food-lovers, not just vegans. Try one or our specialty craft cocktails (both alcoholic and zero-proof) and be sure to save room for our wildly tasty desserts. Our space has an urban, airy vibe and our expansive, beautiful bar is a great place to meet friends after work for happy hour. Feel like some air? Book your reservation on our cozy, elegant patio and add the outdoors as an enhancement to your experience. We specialize in events at our beautiful venue (indoors and out). Our goal is to give you a memorable experience every time. Come in and enjoy a meal while you do good for your health, the planet, and all its inhabitants. We hope you will eat plants, and feel beautiful.

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5. Nirvana Kitchen & Wine Bar

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4.7

Exceptional(554)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Vernon Hills

Booked 12 times today

Outstanding Quality and Integrity - Nirvana food is simple, fresh, honest and founded on relationships. Our cheeses and charcuterie are crafted by award winning artisans, our winemakers" families have farmed the land and planted the grapes, we support farmers and fishermen who work sustainably with the earth.Sharing - Here at Nirvana, we welcome guests into our home with food and wine. The Nirvana staff shares through expert, warm, professional and knowledgeable service.

6. Guanajuato

4.5

Awesome(366)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Winnetka

Booked 8 times today

We are committed to providing you with a fabulous dining experience whether you are eating in or carrying your food out. If you are planning to visit us, we would be happy to take your reservation, and don't forget to try one of our delicious Margaritas made with limes squeezed daily.Our savory, authentic Mexican food is made only with the freshest ingredients and you can taste the difference. The flavors burst with each bite you take. Our Acapulco Shrimp transports you to the sunny beaches of the Mexican Pacific. The El Molcajete simmers with the subtle and delicious flavors of the high dessert. The Enchiladas Poblano entices with the complexity of our rich mole poblano. Our many fish specials are made with freshest fish in the market. With each of our dishes, you will taste real food made with with real ingredients by people who love to cook. Everything is prepared fresh daily and you will taste the difference.

7. Enzo and Lucia

4.8

Exceptional(1498)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Grove

Booked 31 times today

We invite you to enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal at Enzo and Lucia Ristorante. We use only fresh ingredients in our classic Italian dishes and cherished family recipes. Homemade Italian gourmet cappellacci stuffed with seasonal ingredients is the specialty at our Long Grove restaurant housed in a former and historic Victorian-style home erected in 1876.Our outdoor patio gives dining “all’aperto” a whole new meaning, bordered by colorful flowers and foliage, the soothing sound of a fountain, and relaxing background music. Live music on the weekends.

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8. Oaken Bistro + Bar

4.5

Awesome(243)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lake Forest

Booked 13 times today

Oaken is a modern, upscale American Bistro + Bar with a global influence. Enjoy all-day dining in Lake Forest with elevated burgers & salads as well as dishes with more unique, worldly flavor trends like our popular Oaken Burger, Cubano with Crispy Pork Belly, or Braised Short Rib. When it’s time for Happy Hour, the sleek lounge features a craft cocktail menu with signature herbal-infused offerings as well as an eclectic wine list and local beers. Enjoy all day drinks and dining in the contemporary dining room, the inviting 25-seat outdoor patio, or order take-out or delivery. Branch out from your ordinary routine and unearth Oaken!

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9. Tavern on the Glen

4.3

Awesome(70)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Glenview

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to our cozy family-owned local tavern, Tavern on The Glen where the ambiance is warm, the drinks are cold, and the cuisine is simply unforgettable. Nestled in the heart of our community, we take pride in offering a dining experience that celebrates both tradition and innovation.Step inside and be greeted by the aromas of our kitchen, where every dish is crafted with care and passion by our award-winning chef. With a dedication to using locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible, our menu boasts a tantalizing array of flavors that are sure to please even the most discerning palate. From hearty comfort classics to creative culinary creations, there's something for everyone at our tavern. So whether you're looking for a casual dinner with family, a romantic night out, or just a friendly gathering with friends, we invite you to join us at our tavern. Sit back, relax, and let us treat you to a dining experience you won't soon forget.

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10. Mambo Italiano - Mundelein IL

4.8

Exceptional(1044)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mundelein

Booked 20 times today

For 20 years, Mambo Italiano has been keeping Italian tradition alive for the generations to come by specializing in traditional styles of Italian Cuisine. Weekly, features highlight new menu renditions developed by the Cardone family. Every meal is prepared with care and the freshest ingredients. Mambo Italiano has been featured on Check Please!, is a Daily Herald Readers' Choice and has been voted the Best Italian Restaurant in Mundelein, Vernon Hills and Libertyville by Open Table diners.

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Steve
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious meal with friends. Service was excellent. Great ambiance. Ownership there to assure a great experience. I would highly recommend.
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Bella Via RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Highland Park
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4.7
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SteveVIP
Chicago / Illinois •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This vegan food is unbelievably delicious!! I am not a vegan but we took my daughter who is a vegan. I can't believe how great this food is! We had gone there a few years ago but will now make this a regular visit. It is amazing the flavors that come from a vegan cooking style. The crab cakes taste like regular crab cakes. Plus, the menu is really diverse ands we had a hard time choosing. But it doesn't matter as all is fantastic. Now the service. It is absolutely top notch. Very knowledgeable serving staff and regular table visits by management to make sure all is great - which it is! Plus they all had smiles from the reception to the servers to the bus people. Looking forward to returning soon. Go and enjoy!!!
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Spirit ElephantPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Winnetka
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4.8
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SteveVIP
Memphis / West Tennessee •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food and love the new location. It’s beautiful. The live music was awesome too.
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Nirvana Kitchen & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Vernon Hills
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4.7
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KarenVIP
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Cynthia our waitress fantastic!! Food was so good, nice homey place to have dinner where you feel like family.
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Del RioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.9
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MauraVIP
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 20, 2025
Amazing food! Amazing Service! Beautiful ambience! Always love going here!
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Froggy'sPrice: Expensive• French• Highwood
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4.5

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