Destino

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   Mike

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This was an excellent dining experience. Everything from the facility, food and staff were excellent. Our server, Rogelio, was more than a server. He was very knowledgeable about the menu, how it was prepared and the differences between dishes. He explained the background of the business and what makes this a restaurant to frequent. A bit pricey, but aren’t they all right now? The food, service and ambience make it an expenditure worth making.
   

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   Mike

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Waitress was terrific. The meal was adequate and the Cannolis were not completely filled. Wasn’t impressed.
   

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   Donna

   Chicago

   29 reviews

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   3.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The last time we came here everything was wonderful - a full 5 stars - a terrific new restaurant. Things have changed. The tables have been moved so they are so close together the servers cannot move in between them. The servers invented a path between me and a wall so they could get around. It was 10 minutes before a server came to the table. Our drinks (wine) took another 10 minutes. A refill on bread took another 10 minutes. The interior is nice but there are no curtains or carpeting to mute sounds - it was quite loud. This time our experience was disappointing.
   

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   Diane

   Chicago

   25 reviews

   4.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Service was very attentive and great. Thorough in explaining dishes and drinks. Upset the adult male host couldn’t help open door for us - understand my mom is 90 & she holds on to my arm for balance. And he did look out the window & saw us coming. Holding a door and carefully watching our footing is at most tricky. The welcome carpet covers a bump in the ground that I saw many trip over while there. The food was adequate nothing that wow’s me except the parm cheese they serve. The chicken parm mom ordered was well done (crisp burnt) covered in motz and tasted like it. The ravioli was a bit gooey still but the stuffing was plentiful. I will try again but will wait another 6 - 9 months.
   

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   Rui

   Chicago

   62 reviews

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   5.0

   62 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with genuine warmth, and the exceptional food is matched by their attentive hospitality. This is really a neighborhood gem that everyone in the are should try. It's truly a neighborhood gem that deserves to be discovered by everyone in the area.
   

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   Tim

   Milwaukee

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We had a great time and great food. We did the, quite fun, Chef's Table experience. It was us two and the entire kitchen staff. The staff were having fun, working hard, and making great food. We started with a bruschetta, which was good. I had the Linguini with a mix of seafood and I asked for it to be spicy, and they did not disappoint. My Wife had the Pescedilimone, White fish with lemon and capers. It was terrific. We shared a Tiramisu that was good (I like the bottom saucy/wet). Our cocktails were quite good as well. I love that they are named after the local roller coasters. We are looking forward to going back and I want to try the Osso Buco and one of the yummy-sounding ravioli dishes. Danny the Manager was so nice and hospitable. I am hoping people really make this place their go-to hot spot.
   

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   Kara

   Chicago

   11 reviews

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   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   Food was fine. Service was attentive. Music choices varied in strange ways and volume was way too high. We had to shout over Madonna. When asked if it could be turned down a bit, it actually got louder. We had to leave as soon as we were done eating.
   

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   Rico

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   Great place for date night and great Italian food!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   Everything was delicious, I had the eggplant Parmigiana which was still crispy and the sauce was very flavorful. My husband had the linguine carbonara which he also enjoyed along with the calamari for an appetizer. I had the viper cocktail and it was very refreshing and delicious. It did take a bit of a wait to get water once we were seated but it was a very busy Saturday night so I can understand that a bit. Aside from that service was great and we would come back again.
   

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    Teresa

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

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

    Destino's food was amazing. One of our party said it was the best Chicken Marsala he ever had in his life. I'm not sure if the excellent food overrides the blaring music, the crowded tables, the overworked servers, and the low lighting. Maybe we will try again.
    

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