Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Countryside

Wonderful! - The ambiance is understated elegance with attentive service and great food. We started our meal with the delicious Escargot - the best we've ever had! My husband ordered the Beef Bourguignon (Plat(s) Du Jour) it was the perfect dish for a cold night and I ordered the Pithivier (puff pastry with butternut squash etc) the last bite was just as good as the first. The food was prepared thoughtfully and it shows. We look forward to our next meal at Petite Vie.

Wonderful experience. Excellent service and recommendations. Gnocchi w/ lobster, and Zucchini Flowers were sooo good. Drinks, Meal, and Dessert were outstanding. Definitely will come back here.

Lovely, lovely experience. Will definitely be back!

Had a wonderful Valentine’s Day 2025 dinner at Prasino. The snowy Chicago weather meant it wasn’t overly crowded, making for a cozy and intimate experience. The ambiance was excellent, and while the entrée selection was somewhat limited, every dish was flavorful and well-prepared. Service was attentive and professional. Highly recommend for a date night or a business dinner!

Ate at Lucca’s on a very busy Valentine’s Day evening. Although the entire restaurant was bustling we still thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We started with a manhattan cocktail and a pomegranate margarita which were fine. After drinks we ordered the bruschetta appetizer and found it to be delicious. The finely chopped tomatoes made it light and tasty. For entrees we ordered the chicken calabrese which was surprisingly spicy but anticipated a spicier entree as it does have calabrese peppers. We also ordered a pizza that was 1/2 gringo loco and calabrese. A combination of two of their specialty pizzas. I enjoyed the calabrese pizza more. Overall our waitress was great, and even though it was busy, we were happy with our service. Definitely would patronize again in the future.