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A photo of Cafe Dacha restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(167)
Price: Moderate
• Eastern European • Highland Park
Booked 3 times today
Eastern European kitchen features authentic, homemade dishes from Slavic nations, serves select wines and handcrafted cocktails.
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4.5
Awesome(1273)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highwood
Booked 31 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.
A photo of Alex's Washington Gardens restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1510)
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.
A photo of Miramar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1730)
Price: Moderate
• French • Highwood
Booked 22 times today
Miramar in Highwood is a true gem. It's a traditional French bistro with a friendly, thorough service, and an exceptional ambiance. The food is always fresh and seasonal, as mentioned in the description. Reviewers rave about the delicious food, attentive service, and cozy atmosphere. The French doors open to a sidewalk patio for al fresco dining, making it a favorite spot for both casual dinners and special occasions.
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4.5
Awesome(5684)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Northbrook
Booked 77 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.
A photo of Bluegrass restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2563)
Price: Moderate
• American • Highland Park
Booked 23 times today
Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value. Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.
A photo of Rosebud - Deerfield restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1915)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Deerfield
Booked 37 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.
A photo of Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1113)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highland Park
Booked 20 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.
A photo of Del Rio restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1157)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highwood
Booked 21 times 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.
A photo of Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1558)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Northbrook
Booked 37 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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  • Suzanne
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    As always, the food was exceptional! This time my favorite was dessert, the tiramisu came in a soda fountain milk shake glass! It was brilliant!
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    MiramarPrice: Moderate• French• Highwood
    4.7
  • Joseph
    Chicago / Illinois •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food is always great. Well prepared and professionally presented. Our server, Isabelle, was excellent. She knew the menu and was able to explain the ingredients in the dishes to us. She made recommendations when asked and her suggestions were on target. We always enjoy our meals at this restaurant. Very friendly and warm atmosphere. Great place for a holiday meal.
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    DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
    4.5
  • Michael
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Had a great experience with my 3 boys on Thanksgiving... it was vwry busy and the atmosphere was joyous ... we were set for a 4:30 reservation and weatwd immediately... Server was a great guy and there right away asking about drinks and the bread rolls were brought...and water filled and drinks delivered...great start. I was able to order some special food for my 4 yr old off the regular menu and it arrived fast. The set menu was executed one course aftwr anothwr and all tastwd great...we loved the butternut squash soup... best I ever had. The whitefish was great and the Turkey was a huge portion... the kids loved their fruit juice drinks and Sprechers Root Beer was a great surprise...the desert was soooo good. Overall it was great food...fantastic service and a perfect Thanksgiving
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    Di PescaraPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Northbrook
    4.5
  • Adamvip
    Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food and service always great here. Except on this night the waitress was a little rushed and unfocused. She forgot to put the order in for one of our pizzas. Then blamed it on us saying we told her we only wanted one. Not what happed at all. We initially ordered 3 pizzas and the. She said they have gluten free why don’t you do two instead so we agreed. She only put the gluten free one in to make and we never received the regular cheese.
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    Alex's Washington GardensPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
    4.8
  • John
    Wisconsin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 26, 2024
    The drinks and food are consistently awesome. The food is high quality and a real taste of Eastern European food. The service has always been great. We travel from Wisconsin to here often, a must try if you’re anywhere close to.
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    Cafe DachaPrice: Moderate• Eastern European• Highland Park
    4.7
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