North Shore Bistro

North Shore Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   harvey

   Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   always a favorite as it has been for years and years.
   

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   Michael

   Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Ordered the special which was paella. Asked to confirm that it was a legitimate paella and not just a dish with rice and was told it was the real deal. It was one of the most expensive items on the menu which was reasonable given the ingredients and time required to cook a paella dish. I received a red Italian stew with a minimal amount of meet sitting on top of a bowl of long grain white rice Not even close to a proper paella with the meat, veggies and spices cooked with the short grain starchy rice. What a joke and rip off. We won’t be returning.
   

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   Eva

   Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The only compliment I can give, is that the hostess/waitress was a doll. The food was terrible and extremely overpriced for a lunch menu. We had a 1pm reservation with no warning that they close at 2pm for dinner prep. Sorry to say that I’ll be shocked if this place makes it.
   

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   Amanda

   Chicago / Illinois1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow, what a great place! The artichoke salad was incredible and the osso bucco was outstanding. Highly recommend and will be back.
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Chicago / Illinois379 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed our chicken with leeks and whitefish entrees with very good service. Thanks
   

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   Alan H VIP

   Chicago / Illinois69 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Updated menu and specials cover a wide variety of choices with emphasis on Italian preparations. No one will go hungry and service is spot on.
   

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   Liliya

   Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We went out with our friends, had a very good time. The food was delicious!
   

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   Adrienne

   Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Mothers' Day Brunch experience was a great value. Welcoming environment, pleasant ambiance, casual atmosphere. Service was excellent, very attentive. The buffet menu was simple, but well prepared and generous, best chicken marsala I have ever had! Allowed for leisurely meal enjoyment.
   

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   Charlene

   Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Many empty tables for a Mother's Day brunch buffet. Server only had to provide beverages and remove plates; difficult to get his attention. Staff stand around in the center of the restaurant chatting. Decor is new and clean. Owners are very friendly. Food was quite good for a buffet; fresh and replenished often. Will try restaurant for dinner.
   

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    Andy

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing food. The prime rib was exquisite. The chicken marsala was also amazingly wonderful.
    

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