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Del Rio, Highwood, IL

Del Rio

4.8
4.8
1171 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Service

  • North Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Del Rio offers a warm, family-like atmosphere with "outstanding friendly service" and "amazingly good traditional Italian" cuisine. Guests praise its "old school Italian dishes," cozy ambiance, and attentive staff. Notable highlights include the "world's greatest pasta carbonara" and delightful patio dining. A cherished "neighborhood gem," it's perfect for intimate gatherings.

1,171 Reviews

  1. Mike

    VIP

    Chicago

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  2. sandy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great. Old school setting and so delicious

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  3. Shelli

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from service to selection to food was amazing. Cis is an amazing server, attentive, and knowledgeable.

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  4. Richard

    VIP

    Chicago

    146 reviews

    5.0

    146 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Del Rio never disappoints. We had a great meal and will return.

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  5. Michael

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended! Service of entire staff including the owner who checked in multiple times made the experience top notch,

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  6. Chris

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and they always treat you like family. Old school Italian dishes that keep you coming back.

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  7. Katie

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to Del Rio for the first time and felt like family! Excellent service with shelli . Our pastas were incredible.

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  8. Randy

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delightful experience. Outstanding friendly service.

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  9. John

    VIP

    London

    160 reviews

    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An old time favorite with a lot of history. Love the duck lasagna, and while there is no children’s menu, they are very accommodating.

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  10. Andrew

    VIP

    Chicago

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Del Rio is consistently excellent in every area: food, service, ambience, management involvement, cocktails, wine, etc. It's really a neighborhood gem in the truest sense of the word!

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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 4.8 stars by 1171 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 11 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)
  • Neighbourhood
    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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