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Del Rio, Highwood, IL

Del Rio

4.9
4.9
1182 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 432-4608
  • Website
    http://delriorestaurant.biz/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Upstairs Dining Room
  • Location
    228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
  • Neighborhood
    Highwood
  • Cross street
    Green Bay Rd., & Half Day Rd., (Rte. 22)
  • Parking details
    Street, Parking Lot and Valet
  • Public transit
    2 Blocks South of the Highwood Metra Station
  • Entertainment
    American Songbook Jazz Wednesdays
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 1,182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • North Suburbs

    Best Service

  • North Suburbs

    Best Value

  • North Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Del Rio delivers a charming old-world Italian dining experience with consistently "delicious food" and "wonderful service." Known for its "outstanding" pasta dishes and extensive wine list, it's a favorite spot for special occasions. Guests often praise the "warm, welcoming staff" and the nostalgic, family-friendly atmosphere, making it a "gem" on the North Shore.

1,182 Reviews

  1. Darlene VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This fabulous charming deeeelishous Del Rios restaurant continues to be one of our favorites in Highwood … The FOOD yum …from the warm bread to our main entre to the refreshing dessert all were wonderful ….oh my we were greeted by the owner and his wife Our server Cynthia was beyond eeeeficient the waitstaff was great the niece of the owner came over to chat …can’t wait to return. Oh yes you always get a special pen to keep lol lol we have his flashlight pen and this time we received a pen that can rest your cell phone… can’t wait for his outdoor venue to open AND he has jazz and opera some nites to entertain you DEL RIOS is a gem !

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  2. Andrea

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive.

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  3. Kim812 VIP

    Chicago75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite neighborhood restaurant. Delicious food and friendly efficient service.

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  4. John VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender used a thimble to make drinks. Everything else was wonderful!!

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  5. barbara

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was wonderful and flavorful. The wait staff was great. It was pricey and I was surprised that the decor probably hadn’t been updated in decades. And we noticed that everybody dining there was over 45. It was the most gray-haired people I’ve seen in one place.

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  6. debbie VIP

    Chicago41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent meal. Staff very attentive. Enjoyed our time.

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  7. Susie VIP

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious homemade food. Loved the ambiance and the service. Haven’t been there in years. Glad we came back! Will definitely come again!

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Dallas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Christy is a great server. Love the valet

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  9. Thomas

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great atmosphere, great decor. Easily the best chicken parm I’ve ever had.

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  10. ROBERT

    Chicago92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service enhanced by Bill and Staff welcoming all as family.

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FAQs

Del Rio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 432-4608.

Del Rio is rated 4.9 stars by 1182 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Del Rio

228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Green Bay Rd., & Half Day Rd., (Rte. 22)
  • Neighborhood
    Highwood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street, Parking Lot and Valet
  • Public transit
    2 Blocks South of the Highwood Metra Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    American Songbook Jazz Wednesdays
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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