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A photo of Francesca's North restaurant
1. Francesca's North
4.4
Awesome(1859)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Northbrook
Booked 43 times today
Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
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2. Di Pescara
4.5
Awesome(5675)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Northbrook
Booked 59 times today
A contemporary favorite on the North Shore, Di Pescara specializes in meticulously selected, seafood, hand-rolled sushi, and a satisfying range of Italian and global specialties. The setting is modern, with animated, lively dining rooms, private party rooms, and an intimate, well-stocked bar. Chef-Partner Francis Brennan brings a modern approach to traditional dishes with results such as Ginger BBQ Salmon, Oven Roasted Fish, and house made Gnocchi. With both innovative specials and small bite desserts, Di Pescara will satisfy all appetites any day of the week. Open for lunch and dinner daily, we offer convenient carryout and boast 3 private dining rooms seating 14 to 140 people.
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3. Wildfire - Glenview
4.7
Exceptional(11073)
Price: Moderate
• American • Glenview
Booked 139 times today
Wildfire in Glenview is a gem for special occasions. With its 1940s supper club vibe, it's perfect for celebrating with friends or a quiet evening for two. As one reviewer noted, it's their 'special occasions restaurant'. The extensive menu features broiled steaks and chops, wood-roasted seafood and roasted meats, and signature dishes like the Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon and Cedar Planked Salmon. Coupled with exceptional service and ambience, it's a top choice for making special occasions even more special.
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4. Rosebud - Deerfield
4.4
Awesome(1913)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Deerfield
Booked 49 times today
- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability.Proper Attire RequiredWe are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please remove your hat when entering. Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. - If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.
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5. Prairie Grass Café
4.6
Exceptional(2216)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Northbrook
Booked 28 times today
Owners Chef Sarah Stegner & Chef George Bumbaris created this casual Northbrook restaurant, boasting a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Wood-top tables without tablecloths give the main dining room a contemporary feel while seating is also available in the bar area. A menu, changing monthly, features contemporary American fare featuring seasonal ingredients. For dessert, Chef Stegner's mother bakes delicious pies.
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6. Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook
4.3
Awesome(1555)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Northbrook
Booked 36 times today
With your choice of Japanese favorites such as seafood, chicken, steak and vegetables artfully grilled on an iron plate, our phenomenal tableside cooking experience at Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook is truly an experience worth sharing.For an evening you’ll never forget - whether you’re with a group or you’re seeking a taste of something extravagant - you’re never alone. Join us at Ron of Japan to celebrate an occasion with a unifying dining experience that emphasizes the Japanese element with a uniquely familiar sense of friendship and flavor.Ron of Japan is distinguished by our highly trained chefs who put their culinary eccentricities on display while they blend their classic cooking technique into our bold flavors - giving you an invigorating and delicious teppan-grilled specialty.
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7. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, IL
4.6
Exceptional(6286)
Price: Moderate
• American • Wheeling
Booked 84 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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8. Saranello's
4.5
Awesome(5493)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wheeling
Booked 45 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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9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Northbrook
4.4
Awesome(2755)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Northbrook
Booked 37 times today
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Northbrook, IL serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.
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10. Alex's Washington Gardens
4.8
Exceptional(1509)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highwood
Made from scratch, family recipe Italian cuisine, in Highwood since 1932, and at its current location since 1982. Serving a selection of Fresh Seafood delivered daily including Salmon, Whitefish, Mussels, Calamari..... All the classics are here, homemade pastas, hand carved and pounded out Chicken and Veal Parmigiana, Limone, Piccata, Calabrese, and of course Lasagnas, Meatballs, Chicken Vesuvio, and many more, and of course homemade desserts. Also, we offer some of the best thin, crisp crust pizza, which was the first pizza served on the North Shore at Scornavacco's since 1944.
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  • Sherrivip
    Chicago / Illinois •112 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We love dining at all the Lettuce establishments… When we dine at the Glenview Wildlife we always ask for Maryann.. but she was off this visit.. So we had Karen….. she was terrific…she really is an asset to the Glenview location…we feel we are lucky to have 2 fine servers
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    Wildfire - GlenviewPrice: Moderate• American• Glenview
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    4.7
  • Carievip
    Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Outstanding dinner after Botanical light show! Really great food! Brussels sprouts and burrata appetizers were both wonderful as were the fish and chips. Cocktails great too. Service was just wonderful. Great experience at a fine price point!
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    Prairie Grass CaféPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northbrook
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    4.6
  • Jay
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My wife and I really enjoyed our experience at Di Pescara. The crab cake appetizer was a bit of a disappointment, though. It tasted ok, but I was hoping it would have larger lumps or chunks of crab, since it’s called “Jumbo Lump Crab Cake”. It didn’t. My wife got the Horseradish-crusted Whitefish, and I got the Mediterranean Branzino. Both were really good, but we each liked our own dishes slightly better. Our server, Marco, was excellent. You could tell he has a lot of experience. The restaurant was pretty full (Sat night), but the noise level was not too loud at all.
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    Di PescaraPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Northbrook
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    4.5
  • Jeffvip
    Chicago / Illinois •118 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great meal. Started by dipping the bread in olive oil with Parmesan cheese. Worked our way onto a delish cheese pizza. Thank you by the way! Chopped salad and Brick chicken are always delish. Management and our waitress were wonderful. Thank you again. We really enjoy the atmosphere you’ve created.
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    Rosebud - DeerfieldPrice: Moderate• Italian• Deerfield
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    4.4
  • Anna
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 19, 2024
    Very nice place! The food was delicious! Big portions and very reasonable prices!
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    Francesca's NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Northbrook
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    4.4

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