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1. Oaken Bistro + Bar
4.4
Awesome(240)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lake Forest
Booked 8 times today
Oaken is a modern, upscale American Bistro + Bar with a global influence. Enjoy all-day dining in Lake Forest with elevated burgers & salads as well as dishes with more unique, worldly flavor trends like our popular Oaken Burger, Cubano with Crispy Pork Belly, or Braised Short Rib. When it’s time for Happy Hour, the sleek lounge features a craft cocktail menu with signature herbal-infused offerings as well as an eclectic wine list and local beers. Enjoy all day drinks and dining in the contemporary dining room, the inviting 25-seat outdoor patio, or order take-out or delivery. Branch out from your ordinary routine and unearth Oaken!
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2. Del Rio
4.9
Exceptional(1172)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highwood
Booked 7 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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3. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets
4.6
Exceptional(1128)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highland Park
Booked 7 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.
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4. Froggy's
4.5
Awesome(1045)
Price: Expensive
• French • Highwood
Booked 2 times today
Froggy’s French Café has been serving Chicago’s North Shore award winning French cuisine for almost 40 years. Known for our ambiance, friendly knowledgeable service and presentation we serve the freshest seafood and vegetables and steaks. We recommend starting with a glass of wine, a bowl of French Onion Soup or escargot appetizer, and then move on to our seasonal seafood mains, fresh pastas or our classic steak and frits. Froggy’s diverse menu is geared to satisfy seafood aficionados, vegetarians and all omnivores alike. Always fresh, always French and always a fantastic dining experience. Located in Highwood, IL nestled in between Highland Park and Lake Forest, come dine with us to see why Froggy’s is known as North Shore’s hidden gem.
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5. Nirvana Wine & Grillerie
4.6
Exceptional(544)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Vernon Hills
Outstanding Quality and Integrity - Nirvana food is simple, fresh, honest and founded on relationships. Our cheeses and charcuterie are crafted by award winning artisans, our winemakers" families have farmed the land and planted the grapes, we support farmers and fishermen who work sustainably with the earth.Sharing - Here at Nirvana, we welcome guests into our home with food and wine. The Nirvana staff shares through expert, warm, professional and knowledgeable service.
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6. Enzo and Lucia
4.8
Exceptional(1472)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Long Grove
Booked 11 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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7. Mambo Italiano - Mundelein IL
4.7
Exceptional(1006)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mundelein
Booked 10 times today
For 20 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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8. Austin's Saloon and Eatery
4.8
Exceptional(434)
Price: Moderate
• American • Libertyville
Booked 8 times today
ABOUT THE RESTAURANTWelcome to Libertyville’s neighborhood eatery. Here at Austin’s, we serve up tasty bites and brews with good times enjoyed in great company. Locally sourced, exceptionally prepared food, served up by our radically kind family. That’s the Austin’s way.Follow us on Instagram at @austins_libertyville or download our app on the App Store or Google Play to earn points with every order!NEED TO KNOW (OPTIONAL)Join us for indoor or outdoor dining! We keep it casual, kid-friendly, and great for groups. Austin’s is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-9pm, and Sundays from 10am-9pm. Our bar is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-12pm. We are closed on Mondays.All reservations have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you will arrive later than 15 minutes after your reservation time.
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9. Primo Italian American Cuisine
4.6
Exceptional(1915)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gurnee
Booked 12 times today
Winner of 2016, 2017, 2018 Best Steakhouse, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Seafood Restaurant Best Martini, Best Romantic Restaurant, Best Unique Salad, Best Vegetarian Cuisine, Best Place to Dance, and Best Venue for Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties. Winner of 2016 Best New Restaurant.Primo sure does live up to it's name!PRIMO (meaning “The Best” in Italian) is our interpretation of the marriage of a classic American steakhouse and a signature Italian restaurant. Replete with soaring ceilings, Italian marble, and custom furniture, PRIMO's grand and dramatic dining instantly sets a luxurious yet comfortable tone. The atmosphere is rivaled only by the menu, which is composed of both Prime and Grass Fed steaks, chops, and classic Italian dishes inspired by the vast regions of Italy. PRIMO's menu is both familiar and sophisticated, and complimented perfectly by our 100+ bottle wine list.
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10. Rise Mundelein Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(20)
Price: Moderate
• Lounge • Mundelein
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to the RISE Lounge & Smokeasy where we pride ourselves in not just being the first Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Illinois, but also the top tier service and amenities we have to offer. Come stay a couple hours or just a quick puff n run! We have plenty to do while you’re visiting us including Pacman, Nintendo Switch, and a variety of board and card games. We also have state of the art complimentary consumption device rentals to provide new and different experiences! With all the Lounge & Smokeasy has to offer, we aim to provide a unique and fun experience for everyone.

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  • johana
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was delicious and so were the cocktails that we had!
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    Bella Via Ristorante and BanquetsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highland Park
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    4.6
  • MikeVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •90 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Superb valentines dinner with my wife. Free valet parking, rapid seating, and experienced waitstaff make this 100 year old family owned Italian eatery operate like clockwork. My eggplant parm with meat sauce is simply the best I have had in any establishment. The shrimp dish swimming in garlic and butter was exquisite. High marks for the mixed beet salad with arugula and balsamic glaze. The Spumoni and flourless chocolate cake were serviceable but average. This is one of the few spots that never disappoints in terms of a great date night. Go!
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    Del RioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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    4.9
  • KurtVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fabulous restaurant! Owner/operators take pride in their establishment and provide cozy decor/excellent food and personable service all for a reasonable price making dining there a good value. Can't think of another restaurant that does it all as well as this one.
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    Froggy'sPrice: Expensive• French• Highwood
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    4.5
  • KathyVIP
    Greater Boston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We sat at the bar and the bartender was great! Dinner and wines delicious! Entertainment was unexpected and sang/played a variety of songs. We hadn’t been in over a year but will return!
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    Nirvana Wine & GrilleriePrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Vernon Hills
    •
    4.6
  • Taylor
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing food. Had the chicken with risotto and it was amazing. It was a quiet nice atmosphere will come and go.
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    Oaken Bistro + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Lake Forest
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    4.4

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