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A photo of Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine restaurant
1. Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine
4.8
Exceptional(17)
Price: Moderate
• Korean • Deer Park
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to Mother's Apron (“eomma-ui apchima” in Korean), where the spirit of maternal cooking thrives. In many cultures, mothers pass down cherished recipes, embodying traditions and flavors that nurture familial heritage. In Korean culture, "hand taste" (“sonmat”) captures the unique touch that comes from a cook’s skill and love.With this in mind, the partners of Mother's Apron aim to deliver an exceptional Korean culinary experience that evokes the warmth of mom's cooking.With over 30 years in the restaurant industry, we proudly introduce ourselves as pioneers of Korean BBQ in the greater Chicagoland area, led by our esteemed founder, a local icon known as the godmother of Korean cuisine. Our journey redefines Korean dining through authentic flavors and unmatched hospitality. Join us to savor our signature dishes and discover why we are celebrated as a culinary legacy.
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2. Gianni's Cafe - Kildeer
4.8
Exceptional(674)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Kildeer
Booked 15 times today
Gianni's Cafe is an authentic Italian restaurant located in Kildeer, Illinois. The family-owned eatery serves classic Italian cuisine like lasagna, bolognese sauce, and chicken marsala. Reviews highlight the restaurant's cozy ambiance, excellent service, and delicious food. One reviewer mentioned, 'The food is Always amazing! The service and ambiance is also great.' Another review states, 'Gianni’s Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed.' These reviews attest to the authenticity of Gianni's Cafe in providing a genuine Italian dining experience.
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3. ClayOven Tandoor Indian Grill & Bar
4.2
Awesome(73)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Long Grove
ClayOven Tandoor Indian Grill & Bar, offers exquisite Indian cuisine in the Northern/Northwest suburbs in an upscale environment.
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4. Enzo and Lucia
4.8
Exceptional(1436)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Long Grove
Booked 14 times today
We invite you to enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal at Enzo and Lucia Ristorante. We use only fresh ingredients in our classic Italian dishes and cherished family recipes. Homemade Italian gourmet cappellacci stuffed with seasonal ingredients is the specialty at our Long Grove restaurant housed in a former and historic Victorian-style home erected in 1876.Our outdoor patio gives dining “all’aperto” a whole new meaning, bordered by colorful flowers and foliage, the soothing sound of a fountain, and relaxing background music. Live music on the weekends.
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5. Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington
4.6
Exceptional(1636)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • South Barrington
Booked 35 times today
Patio seating is available! We have heaters available to create a comfortable dining experience.Mago Grill is a modern twist on everyday dining featuring a delicious menu of authentic Mexican and Latin dishes created by chef Juan Luis Gonzalez. Open for lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week. Family friendly dining, great for groups, too!
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6. Agio Italian Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(1460)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palatine
Booked 17 times today
A truly authentic Italian Restaurant, Agio Italian Bistro in Palatine is your place to unwind and relax after along day in adult setting that’s perfect for a romantic dinner or catching up with friends.The menu features fine Italian dishes with traditional pastas, meat and fresh fish. The centerpiece of the dining room features a wine room with 3000 premium bottles of wine.Available for private parties, business events and family gatherings Come enjoy lunch or dinner and a fine bottle of wine in our elegant dining room or intimate outdoor patio.
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7. Gianni's Cafe - Palatine
4.7
Exceptional(1017)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palatine
Booked 3 times today
Gianni's Cafe in Palatine, Illinois, is a restaurant dedicated to serving authentic Italian food in a casual setting. Pasta, seafood and other Italian favorites made with the freshest ingredients highlight the menu. Gianni's Cafe in Palatine is family owned and operated, which makes the customers feel at home as they enjoy their food.If you come for lunch at Gianni's Cafe in Palatine, you might want to choose from the seafood bar, where you can get oysters, clams, calamari and much more. Those who arrive for dinner will find some excellent entrees from which to choose, like the tortellini con prosciutto or the stuffed peppers.
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8. Mambo Italiano - Mundelein IL
4.7
Exceptional(968)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mundelein
Booked 26 times today
For 18 years, Mambo Italiano has been keeping Italian tradition alive for the generations to come by specializing in traditional styles of Italian Cuisine. Weekly, features highlight new menu renditions developed by the Cardone family. Every meal is prepared with care and the freshest ingredients. Mambo Italiano has been featured on Check Please!, is a Daily Herald Readers' Choice and has been voted the Best Italian Restaurant in Mundelein, Vernon Hills and Libertyville by Open Table diners.
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9. Palm Court Restaurant - Arlington Heights
4.4
Awesome(2245)
Price: Moderate
• American • Arlington Heights
Booked 29 times today
Located near downtown Arlington Heights IL, and just minutes from the Metra station, Palm Court brings a timeless classic ambiance alongside a tantalizing menu that combines American cuisine with European influences. Palm Court has received rave reviews since the restaurant opened its doors over 40 years ago for its ambiance, friendly service, and relaxed atmosphere.A highlight of the restaurant is the lounge area, a comfortable place to unwind, relax, meet up with friends as you listen to piano and live music every Friday and Saturday night.Our chef has been creating alluring dishes for Palm Court since its inception in 1979, and our chef-driven menu includes timeless favorites like filet medallions, crisp Long Island Duck, Veal Oscar and Dover Sole. No dinner is complete without Palm Court’s signature dessert, Brandy Ice!The bar offers a wide array of wines, cocktails, specialty martinis and imported and domestic beers.Our brand new patio is now available!
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10. Starfish Sushi - Lincolnshire
4.7
Exceptional(622)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Lincolnshire
Booked 12 times today
Starfish Sushi - Lincolnshire offers a unique experience that feels like a sleek downtown restaurant in the suburbs. Reviewers consistently praise the outstanding food, excellent presentation, and welcoming ambiance. One reviewer highlighted the authenticity of the Japanese cuisine, stating 'This is absolutely authentic Japanese Sushi and Sashimi!' Another review mentioned the exceptional service and high-quality meals. The restaurant's commitment to fresh, artfully prepared dishes, coupled with the glowing reviews, confirms its authenticity.
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  • GraceVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Excellent, highly recommend, enjoyed the food and left feeling so full. We did the kalbi hanjeongsik for 2 and mother’s hanjeongsik for 2 and it was such a crazy amount of food and the variety and flavors were all lovely and well-executed. Definitely a higher-end Korean food experience that’s not focused only on bbq’ed meat. The side dishes are what really shined. One thing to note, perilla leaves are a staple ingredient in many of their dishes, which half of us loved while the other half didn’t. Simply a preference but thought it was something to note to those don’t enjoy the bitter perilla taste. Personally, I loved it.
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    Mother's Apron Korean CuisinePrice: Moderate• Korean• Deer Park
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    4.8
  • Nicole
    South Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great meal, great service. We sat in the bar area and could actually hear the people at our table. Their bar area is spacious. Gyros were excellent. The sea bass was excellent. Stuffed chicken was amazing. We couldn’t have been happier with our meal.
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    Thassos Authentic Greek RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Greek• Clarendon Hills
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    4.7
  • PamelaVIP
    Miami - Dade •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    As usual Giani’s was excellent!! You can always count on the food being great as well as the service!! Deana our server goes above and beyond to make sure that we always have a wonderful time…Giani’s is definitely one of our favorite restaurants in the area!!
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    Gianni's Cafe - KildeerPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kildeer
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    4.8
  • Steve
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 8, 2024
    Nice menu offerings with a little bit of everything (maybe a bit light on seafood). Enjoyable evening with good service and decor decked out for Christmas.
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    AuthenticoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Lake Forest
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 4, 2024
    Food was delicious Large portions Clean and comfortable dining Nice and respectful service
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    ClayOven Tandoor Indian Grill & BarPrice: Moderate• Indian• Long Grove
    •
    4.2

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