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- LLORIChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOne of my favorite restaurants! Great service, great atmosphere, and great food!More infoKuro BistroPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Lake Forest•4.6
- LLindavipChicago / Illinois •18 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways love coming here. One our favorite restaurants.More infoAuthenticoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Lake Forest•4.6
- MMorganChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoEverything about this restaurant is wonderful. Every staff member is friendly and welcoming. We went for my birthday and multiple staff members wished me a happy birthday and made the day special! The food is phenomenal, the mocktail I got was the best I’ve ever had; I truly can’t say more wonderful things about this place!More infoLe Colonial - Lake ForestPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Lake Forest•4.7
- DDorisDenver / Colorado •40 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThis was our first time at Disotto, and the weekend brunch was outstanding. The waitstaff were very attentive (but not overly so), and the food was hot and delicious. I would not hesitate to recommend to friends for a lovely anytime meal or special occasion.More infoDisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood•4.6
- AAmandavipChicago / Illinois •6 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 12, 2024We were a party of 7 — our server did a fantastic job of dealing with a large group. The food was wonderful and we were happily surprised with the 50 percent discount on bottles of wine on Tuesdays. We’re looking forward to our next get together here!More infoFrancesca's IntimoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lake Forest•4.5
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Home to many technological startups, Lake Forest is located in the affluent suburban area north of Chicago. Thin crust pizza with a light, crispy texture is a favorite in the neighborhood. Lake Forest features many Italian restaurants that serve this type of dish as well as meatball subs and more. Mexican food is also prominent in Lake Forest. On South Street, you can find Mexican restaurants that have outdoor patios for the summertime. Consume some spicy tamales right along the lakeside for a thrilling experience. In the downtown area, smaller bistros complement these full-scale restaurants, combining fresh, farm-to-table dinner menus with pastries and snacks to go.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Lake Forest is Le Colonial - Lake Forest
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lake Forest are Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Kuro Bistro and Francesca's Intimo
The restaurants with the best service in Lake Forest are Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Francesca's Intimo and Kuro Bistro
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lake Forest are Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Authentico and Francesca's Intimo