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1. 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.
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2. Disotto
4.6
Exceptional(1270)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highwood
Booked 24 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. Le Colonial - Lake Forest
4.7
Exceptional(1303)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Lake Forest
Booked 68 times today
Le Colonial - Lake Forest is a go-to spot for special occasions, as stated in many of the reviews. Customers rave about the elegant and sophisticated ambiance, the exquisite and inventive cuisine, and the attentive and charming service. It's a place where you can celebrate milestones, birthdays, and romantic dinners in style. The reviews mention that it's a little pricey but worth it for the special occasion experience.
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4. Di Pescara
4.5
Awesome(5671)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Northbrook
Booked 68 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.
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5. Rosebud - Deerfield
4.4
Awesome(1913)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Deerfield
Booked 39 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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6. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets
4.5
Awesome(1112)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highland Park
Booked 16 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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7. Del Rio
4.8
Exceptional(1155)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highwood
Booked 22 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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8. Francesca's Intimo
4.5
Awesome(1680)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lake Forest
Booked 32 times today
Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.
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9. Scotty's on Sheridan
4.8
Exceptional(1174)
Price: Moderate
• American • Highwood
Booked 13 times today
Scotty's on Sheridan — your favorite neighborhood dining spot to gather with good friends in a warm inviting atmosphere.Our American Grill menu offers something delicious for everyone, from timeless comfort food to new American classics.Relax with one of Scotty's signature house cocktails in a cozy club chair in our bar lounge. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner and a bottle of wine in our intimate white tablecloth dining room.Discover Scotty's — a hidden gem tucked away on Sheridan Road, across from Fort Sheridan in Highwood, ILPatio seating when weather permits!
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10. Francesca's North
4.4
Awesome(1859)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Northbrook
Booked 41 times today
Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
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  • Jay
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day 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
  • Jeffvip
    Chicago / Illinois •117 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great meal. Started by dipping the bread in olive oil with Parmesan cheese. Worked our way onto a delish cheese pizza. Thank you by the way! Chopped salad and Brick chicken are always delish. Management and our waitress were wonderful. Thank you again. We really enjoy the atmosphere you’ve created.
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    Rosebud - DeerfieldPrice: Moderate• Italian• Deerfield
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    4.4
  • Dianne
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day 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
  • Morgan
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Everything about this restaurant is wonderful. Every staff member is friendly and welcoming. We went for my birthday and multiple staff members wished me a happy birthday and made the day special! The food is phenomenal, the mocktail I got was the best I’ve ever had; I truly can’t say more wonderful things about this place!
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    Le Colonial - Lake ForestPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Lake Forest
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    4.7
  • Howard
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    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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