Best Authentic Restaurants in Lake Forest

28 restaurants available nearby

1. Authentico

4.6

Exceptional(1357)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Lake Forest

Booked 15 times today

The Authentico cuisine is healthy Mexican combined with a modern twist. We offer the freshest ingredients available to create dishes from scratch every day. Even the tortillas and sauces are created fresh daily. Authentico's ambiance is a blend of rustic and old world with a modern flair.

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2. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

4.5

Awesome(1120)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 13 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. Disotto

4.6

Exceptional(1298)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 33 times today

Let Disotto transport you to another place & time, like visiting your Nonna's wine cellar on the Italian countryside for a homemade meal.

4. Miramar

4.8

Exceptional(1748)

Price: Moderate

• French • Highwood

Booked 29 times today

Miramar Bistro is the epitome of an authentic French bistro. With fresh and seasonal menus, it offers a genuine French culinary experience. The reviews rave about its 'delicious food', 'impeccable service' and 'wonderful atmosphere', which is indicative of a true French bistro ambiance. Plus, the French doors open up to an al fresco dining patio for both lunch and dinner, adding to its authentic charm.

5. Del Rio

4.7

Exceptional(1160)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 1 time 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.

6. Froggy's

4.6

Exceptional(1034)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highwood

Booked 11 times today

Froggy's has been serving authentic French cuisine for almost 40 years, with dishes like French Onion Soup and escargot appetizer. The restaurant's ambiance and service are consistently praised in reviews, with one saying 'Sitting in the Cafe with the doors opened to the outside felt like we were in a French bistro.' The food is always fresh and French, and the service is attentive. It's no wonder Froggy's is called the North Shore's hidden gem.

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7. Nativo Mexican cuisine

4.3

Awesome(52)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Bannockburn

Booked 11 times today

WELCOME TO NATIVO MEXICAN CUISINE SERVING UPSCALE MEXICAN FUSION We’re thrilled to spice up your life with our new location in Bannockburn.Nativo is an upscale, yet relaxed atmosphere in Bannockburn. Nativo Mexican Cuisine offers delicious food, tasty cocktails and a hip vibe that makes you want to keep coming back. Serving up both traditional, and non-traditional Latin cuisine that incorporates flavors from all around the world. Dive into our vibrant world of flavors with exclusive dishes like our Mango-Chili Tacos and signature Margaritas.

8. Cafe Dacha

4.8

Exceptional(170)

Price: Moderate

• Eastern European • Highland Park

Booked 8 times today

South Ukrainian, Eastern European kitchen features authentic, homemade dishes from Slavic nations, serves select wines and handcrafted cocktails.

9. Enzo and Lucia

4.8

Exceptional(1452)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Grove

Booked 17 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.

10. Saranello's

4.6

Exceptional(5547)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wheeling

Booked 51 times today

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table.Feel the energy while dining in a casual and rustic 6700-square-foot setting. Dine at natural reclaimed wood tables with seating for 175, surrounded by inviting darker woods, exposed brick and beams, subtle filament lighting, and accented with muted chocolate and caramel tones throughout.

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david
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Awesome all around. Great food, service, atmosphere. The GM checked in to make sure everything was good - fun professional guy. Wonderful place. Can’t wait to go back.
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DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.6
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Tom
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Was my 3rd time in over the spand of 2 years every single time it's a 5 star experience, great food. Amazing service! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great cozy place to grab some nice food.
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MiramarPrice: Moderate• French• Highwood
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4.8
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BarbaraVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Go to Bella via often and am never disappointed!
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Bella Via Ristorante and BanquetsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highland Park
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4.5
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dennisVIP
Chicago / Illinois •72 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food and service were excellent! Martha our server is amazing and Delmar is wonderful. Thanks!
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AuthenticoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Lake Forest
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4.6
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Shannon
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
This is our second visit to Del Rio and we were so excited to return. This time around, the food was much less impressive. Wait staff was perfect, responsive and friendly. Menu was limited due to special events in the main dining area, which was fine as our preferred order was on the limited menu. Disappointing.
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Del RioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.7

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. Authentico

2. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

3. Disotto

4. Miramar

5. Del Rio

6. Froggy's

7. Nativo Mexican cuisine

8. Cafe Dacha

9. Enzo and Lucia

10. Saranello's

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