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North Shore Bistro, Northbrook, IL

North Shore Bistro

4.5
4.5
109 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
250 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A fun and exciting new addition to the North Shore! Located at 250 Skokie Blvd. in Northbrook, North Shore Bistro is a mix of modern Italian Cuisine and high end handcrafted cocktails! Open until 2 AM Friday and Saturday we are bringing the night life back to Northbrook! But don't forget the food! We have all of Chef Marciano's specials that made the place so special in the past! Come in today, see all the new decor, and try an amazing meal paired with some delicious drinks or a bottle of wine from our handpicked wine list!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (847) 772-4388
  • Website
    http://www.NSBistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Marciano
  • Private party facilities
    Book ahead and we can cater to your needs for private events or banquets for business.
  • Location
    250 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
  • Neighborhood
    Highland Park
  • Cross street
    Lake Cook Road & Skokie Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Menu

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What 109 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
North Shore Bistro offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service," "delicious food," and a "lovely atmosphere." The menu features a variety of dishes, including standout options like chicken Marsala and Branzino. While some guests noted crowded seating, the attentive staff and vibrant ambiance make it a "new favorite" for many.
109 Reviews

  1. Adrienne

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Andy

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Stu VIP

    Chicago55 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrible experience. They said openable double booked them and that's why they couldn't sit us until 45 minutes after our reservation. 8:30 is too late to sit down for the suburbs. They didn't offer to comp anything. Ruined the evening. The situation could have been avoided. Open table or the restaurant could have called. Food was average, First time and last time. Drink pours aren't that great either. AVOID at all costs

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  4. vince

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Hosts Scot and Ewa are friendly and very engaging. Highly recommended. 

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  5. Sheldon VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Short of help,food and quality of service was excellent.

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  6. Fred

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were pleased with the overall dining experience, food quality and level or service. Energetic pace as before -

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  7. Todd VIP

    Chicago35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Not the worst meal I’ve ever had but not the best. I think everybody’s looking for next-door restaurant which this is Notte. My wife had the VL and it was very tough. I had the half chicken that tasted like the pan. I did not eat much. It seems like they put extra tables in and it was so crowded and so loud.

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  8. Jason VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just OKAY. Came to the table cold. Potatoes tasted like they were cooked three times, frozen, and microwaved.

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  9. Gary VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Too noisy Tables too close Food good Service good We were not rushed but we could not hear each other

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  10. Marilyn VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience. Looking forward to returning soon!0

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FAQs

North Shore Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 772-4388.

North Shore Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Highland Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for North Shore Bistro

250 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lake Cook Road & Skokie Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Highland Park
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Marciano
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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