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Del Rio, Highwood, IL

Del Rio

4.9
4.9
1187 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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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Additional information

  • Location
    228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
  • Phone number
    (847) 432-4608
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street, Parking Lot and Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

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What 1,187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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.

1,187 Reviews

  1. Ron

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome and the service was great. The people who parked the cars even hustled and were super on service.

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  2. Liam

    Chicago11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Classic old school Italian restaurant, recipes unchanged for decades. The only issues encountered were slow service to take order (sat for 30 minutes without having ordered any food of any sort) and the place was very warm and bright. The service picked up after other tables left and the temperature adjusted down as well, but still was very bright. Overall I’ll be back as it was a good experience! Delicious food and chocolate tort was awesome.

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  3. Laura VIP

    Chicago39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such great food (has been for the 55+ years I’ve been dining there!) Saw some old friends, met some new ones. Always warm and welcoming. Thank you Bill Connie Dennis Barbara!! xoxox It’s our home away from home!

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  4. Kristin VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful meal at a historic and iconic restaurant.

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  5. BostonSailors

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful traditional Italian restaurant with a huge menu. Recommend the short ribs and veal Modenese.

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  6. Darlene VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  7. Andrea VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 1187 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Del Rio

228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (847) 432-4608
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street, Parking Lot and Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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