Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Highland Park

40 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Dacha

4.7

Exceptional(167)

Price: Moderate

• Eastern European • Highland Park

Booked 2 times today

Eastern European kitchen features authentic, homemade dishes from Slavic nations, serves select wines and handcrafted cocktails.

2. Disotto

4.6

Exceptional(1271)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 35 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.

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3. Alex's Washington Gardens

4.8

Exceptional(1509)

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.

4. Miramar

4.7

Exceptional(1729)

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.

5. Di Pescara

4.5

Awesome(5675)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Northbrook

Booked 53 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.

6. Bluegrass

4.9

Exceptional(2560)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highland Park

Booked 22 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.

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7. Rosebud - Deerfield

4.4

Awesome(1913)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Deerfield

Booked 53 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.

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8. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

4.5

Awesome(1113)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 10 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.

9. Del Rio

4.8

Exceptional(1156)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 10 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.

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10. Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook

4.2

Awesome(1555)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Northbrook

Booked 26 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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John
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Friendly service and good variety of food. The soup, salad, sandwich choice of two was great.
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MiramarPrice: Moderate• French• Highwood
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4.7
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Jay
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My wife and I really enjoyed our experience at Di Pescara. The crab cake appetizer was a bit of a disappointment, though. It tasted ok, but I was hoping it would have larger lumps or chunks of crab, since it’s called “Jumbo Lump Crab Cake”. It didn’t. My wife got the Horseradish-crusted Whitefish, and I got the Mediterranean Branzino. Both were really good, but we each liked our own dishes slightly better. Our server, Marco, was excellent. You could tell he has a lot of experience. The restaurant was pretty full (Sat night), but the noise level was not too loud at all.
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Di PescaraPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Northbrook
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4.5
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Dianne
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
DiSotto has a welcoming vibe and delicious food … great wine selection … and it’s always fun to see Jose!
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DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.6
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Howard
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
A keeper!!This was the first time we were at the restaurant. And it won’t be our last!The staff were wonderful, the food was delicious and the menu had so many great choices. Great place for family and friends. Thanks Carole and Howie
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Alex's Washington GardensPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.8
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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
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4.7

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Dacha

2. Disotto

3. Alex's Washington Gardens

4. Miramar

5. Di Pescara

6. Bluegrass

7. Rosebud - Deerfield

8. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

9. Del Rio

10. Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook

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