Destino

4.6

139 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Destino Ristorante looks forward to warmly welcoming you to Gurnee’s newest addition to casual fine dining with an emphasis on the most beautiful and classic Italian cuisine this side of the world.

From signature, craft cocktails and wines to the highest quality Italian specialties created by our accomplished and award winning Destino team, we very much look forward to becoming your preferred dining destination to truly enjoy “la vita bella” in every culinary sense. Our goal is to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel at home.

Whether you’re dining with family and friends or hosting a special event, Destino Ristorante will provide the perfect setting for any occasion. We look forward to meeting you.
– DANNY S. LEGATOS

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(872) 337-8466
Website
https://www.destino-ristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rigo Lucas
Catering
Cater your event with us, From half pans to full pans.
Private party facilities
Discover the unique event space at Destino Ristorante in Gurnee. Whether planning intimate gatherings or grand events, Destino Ristorante guarantees exceptional food, delightful drinks & hospitality to ensure an unforgettable experience. Now seating 15 to 140 guests in our private dining rooms. Inquire with our team at 872-DESTINO.

Location
5101 Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031-5916
Neighborhood
Gurnee
Cross street
On Washington St. and Milwaukee Ave.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Table
Multiple dates available
Chef's Table: Experience a Private Dinner behind the scenes!! Get Dinner with a show. Want to see how a kitchen operates? Experience Chef's culinary skills to members in a more intimate environment.

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Great for fine wines
North Suburbs
Romantic
North Suburbs
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Destino offers a delightful dining experience in Gurnee with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the friendly atmosphere and attentive staff, including owner Danny's personal touch. While the music can be loud, the restaurant's standout dishes like octopus and ravioli keep patrons returning. Highly recommend for Italian cuisine lovers!

139 Reviews

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Mariko
VIP
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant went above my expectations. I will definitely try it again when I am back in the area.
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Anne
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food and the overall environment was very inviting and festive!
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sue
Chicago
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our food and server were excellent. We asked several times please have the music turned down but it never happened. We literally could hear ourselves or our friends. We don’t enjoy going to dinner when we can’t visit with our friends. Too bad because the food & service were good!!
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Melanie
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sarma was exceptionally attentive and made my birthday perfect! She was great with my family and made us feel at home in a restaurant of luxury. We got the calamari and Polpette Della Nonna that was spectacular!! My favorite vegetable which is full of vitamins was the beet salad! Sarma recommended wonderful tasting food and she even said the Lobster/Shrimp Ravioli was delicious which then once I tasted it my mouth watered and was epic to taste with the sauce! My family loved the ambiance and not being rushed to eat. It felt like we were at home enjoying an Eastern European Meal with the family! Her name even means “Wrapped” in Croatian. Which is incredible since I just made those and Dolmas for a recipe for my book. She made my birthday special!!!! Thank you Sarma, we will come back after we bonded over Sparkles too hehe wonderful recipes and felt inspired to paint tonight! ❤️❤️❤️🥳🥳🥳🥳
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Shelley
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was wonderful. Our server was a pleasure and very accommodating.
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John
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another nice dinner experience. Staff did an excellent job and the food was delicious !
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Kris
VIP
Chicago
50 reviews
2.0
50 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Music was very loud for the venue. 1980s disco. We asked that it be turned a little. It was for a while, then loud again. Impeded conversation. Service was spotty. Was asked if we were ready for food, before asking if we wanted cocktails. Cocktails took way too long to get. Food was pretty good. Suate veggies were delicious. Meatball app pretty good. Entrees overall were good. Need to work on ambience and service, should be ok. A newer restaurant, perhaps still working out the kinks.
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brooke
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The time was well spent, nothing took to long to come out and everything was hot when it arrived. The portions are good, not a fan of the seating in there but the ambience is still nice. Besides the food, the best part of my experience was my server, Carla, thank you!
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cathy
VIP
Chicago
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Caesar salad and rigatoni! Sat at the bar snd the ambiance was festive and lively!
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Kerigan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Karla was fantastic, answered all our questions. She had great recommendations. Would definitely come back!
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FAQs

Destino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 337-8466.

Destino is rated 4.6 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

5101 Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031-5916

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On Washington St. and Milwaukee Ave.
Neighborhood
Gurnee
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rigo Lucas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.destino-ristorante.com/
Phone number
(872) 337-8466
Catering
Cater your event with us, From half pans to full pans.
Private party facilities
Discover the unique event space at Destino Ristorante in Gurnee. Whether planning intimate gatherings or grand events, Destino Ristorante guarantees exceptional food, delightful drinks & hospitality to ensure an unforgettable experience. Now seating 15 to 140 guests in our private dining rooms. Inquire with our team at 872-DESTINO.

Destino

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Table

Menu

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Destino offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Destino restaurant rated?

Is Destino currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information