Del Rio

4.8

1156 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Fish
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 432-4608
Website
http://delriorestaurant.biz/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Upstairs Dining Room

Location
228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
Neighborhood
Highwood
Cross street
Green Bay Rd., & Half Day Rd., (Rte. 22)
Parking details
Street, Parking Lot and Valet
Public transit
2 Blocks South of the Highwood Metra Station
Entertainment
American Songbook Jazz Wednesdays
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 1,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Del Rio offers a charming old-school Italian vibe with "outstanding" food and "great service." It's perfect for intimate dinners or special occasions. Regulars praise the homemade pasta, duck lasagna, and warm, welcoming atmosphere. The owner often stops by tables, enhancing the personal touch. A North Shore favorite!

1,156 Reviews

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Richard
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bill and Connie run the best restaurant on the North Shore.
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Hamilton
New York City
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time to dine at Del Rio and it was outstanding. Service was friendly and impeccable, the food was great - amazingly good traditional Italian which is becoming more difficult to find - and the ambiance was exactly what you expect from a neighborhood favorite. Family-owned for 100 years doesn’t happen by accident. Many thanks to Bill, the owner, for spending a little time with us (and every other patron) and making us feel like old friends. Certainly worth a drive even if you don’t live in the area.
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Maura
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! We love this iconic classic restaurant that we have been coming to for decades! Best of the best! Forever and always!
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Natashax4
Chicago
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Waitress was friendly and informative & food suggestions excellrnt. The butternut squash raviolis were delicious.
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Margo
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would eat here multiple times a week if we could 🤩
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Margie
Chicago
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was very good. I just wish the salad that came with dinner was a little bigger. Really like the butternut squash ravioli. I order it every time I visit if it is on the menu.
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Marianne
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food. Great atmosphere. Loved that the owner came to our table to chat
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Hinky
Chicago
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been dining here for many years and the food is consistently good. The staff are well trained and knowledgeable. The owners are usually there to make sure that things run smoothly.
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Linda
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our go to places. Love the food and staff. Thank you, Connie and Bill!
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Thomas
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great birthday dinner Thanks Bill, Connie & The Gang
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FAQs

Del Rio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 432-4608.

Del Rio is rated 4.8 stars by 1156 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Green Bay Rd., & Half Day Rd., (Rte. 22)
Neighborhood
Highwood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street, Parking Lot and Valet
Public transit
2 Blocks South of the Highwood Metra Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
American Songbook Jazz Wednesdays
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://delriorestaurant.biz/
Phone number
(847) 432-4608
Private party facilities
Upstairs Dining Room

Del Rio

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Shrimps Scampi

Cioppino

Eggplant Parmesan

Menu

What 1,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Del Rio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Del Rio restaurant rated?

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