North Shore Bistro

4.1

37 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

A fun and exciting new addition to the North Shore! Located at 250 Skokie Blvd. in Northbrook, North Shore Bistro is a mix of modern Italian Cuisine and high end handcrafted cocktails! Open until 2 AM Friday and Saturday we are bringing the night life back to Northbrook! But don't forget the food! We have all of Chef Marciano's specials that made the place so special in the past! Come in today, see all the new decor, and try an amazing meal paired with some delicious drinks or a bottle of wine from our handpicked wine list!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 772-4388
Website
http://www.NSBistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Marciano
Private party facilities
Book ahead and we can cater to your needs for private events or banquets for business.

Location
250 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Cross street
Lake Cook Road & Skokie Blvd.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

North Shore Bistro shines with its "excellent food" and "outstanding service," making it a delightful dining destination. The "beautiful ambiance" and "friendly staff" create a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a night out. While some reviews mention seating and service kinks, the vibrant experience and delicious menu options are highly praised.

37 Reviews

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Linda
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, with Next Door favorites and new dishes, too. Very nice dinner.
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sue
Chicago
40 reviews
3.0
40 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
If you’re looking for the same experience that you had at Next Door, you will be sadly disappointed. They squeeze you in like sardines at the tables. The food is so overpriced for what you get. They’re trying to replicate the garlic bread, but it would be nice if the bread was at least warm not stone cold. Sadly, to say, I don’t think we’ll go back.
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Barbara
Chicago
189 reviews
3.0
189 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great. Food came hot. The chicken vesuvio sauce was very bland and needs more garlic and should taste like vesuvio. The sauce was very watery. The fish was very good. Bread is crunchy and delicious. Wonderful new owners. Highly recommend!
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Bruce
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Been there twice since it opened about a month ago. Met the owners, husband and wife, both are very nice. Food is very good. Same chef as its predecessor Next Door Bistro. Several of the same servers and bartender as well. Service is a little uneven/slow (waited 10 -15 minutes for drinks, and another 10-15 for entre after salad course). Prices are fair but about 20% higher than it used to be at Next Door. Overall very enjoyable and I know they are working hard to address the service issues.
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Sheri
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
2.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Tables were pushed together so close, we felt we were eating with the table next to us The waiter had no idea what he was doing, but the worst part was how poorly the "manager" handled us waiting 1 1/2 hours for our dinner. Subsequently the owner wrote awful rude response to reviews on Yelp. Will never go back. Plenty of good restaurants that treat customers well.
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Don
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was just as good as Next Door but the new version added too many tables and is way too noisey.
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Joel
Chicago
96 reviews
vip
4.0
96 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A change mainly in name from Next Door. The food was as before tasty, but you get hit with a wall of garlic as you enter the restaurant. It’s overpowering as a smell and as an addition to all the food. As before, the seating is crammed and it’s noisy. We did enjoy it, but the garlic needs to be toned down.
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Barry
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful to see this restaurant back. Excellent pasta — not overcooked — and attentive service. Very pleasant overall experience.
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Janice
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was good at this redone Next Door version. However, we waited for over an hour and 10 minutes to get our food. When we complained to the manager, he was very apologetic and said he would comp our whole meal. Unfortunately, he only comped one dinner and when I then approached the owner. He just said sorry. Felt the customer service, especially for a New establishment Could’ve been more gracious and generous of spirit. I feel the owner was shortsighted. Sometimes you have to do something small(like pay for our whole party) for the bigger payoff.
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Marvin
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They were out of the wine on the menu . Had to send my entree back very tough
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FAQs

North Shore Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 772-4388.

North Shore Bistro is rated 4.1 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

250 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lake Cook Road & Skokie Blvd.
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Marciano
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.NSBistro.com/
Phone number
(847) 772-4388
Private party facilities
Book ahead and we can cater to your needs for private events or banquets for business.

North Shore Bistro

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What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does North Shore Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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