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1. Cafe Dacha
4.9
Exceptional(178)
Price: Moderate
• Eastern European • Highland Park
South Ukrainian, Eastern European kitchen features authentic, homemade dishes from Slavic nations, serves select wines and handcrafted cocktails.
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2. Disotto
4.7
Exceptional(1317)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highwood
Booked 22 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. Di Pescara
4.6
Exceptional(5757)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Northbrook
Booked 46 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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4. Bluegrass
4.9
Exceptional(2601)
Price: Moderate
• American • Highland Park
Booked 2 times today
Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value. Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.
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5. Rosebud - Deerfield
4.6
Exceptional(1968)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Deerfield
Booked 23 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. Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook
4.4
Awesome(1586)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Northbrook
Booked 30 times today
With your choice of Japanese favorites such as seafood, chicken, steak and vegetables artfully grilled on an iron plate, our phenomenal tableside cooking experience at Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook is truly an experience worth sharing.For an evening you’ll never forget - whether you’re with a group or you’re seeking a taste of something extravagant - you’re never alone. Join us at Ron of Japan to celebrate an occasion with a unifying dining experience that emphasizes the Japanese element with a uniquely familiar sense of friendship and flavor.Ron of Japan is distinguished by our highly trained chefs who put their culinary eccentricities on display while they blend their classic cooking technique into our bold flavors - giving you an invigorating and delicious teppan-grilled specialty.
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7. Del Rio
4.9
Exceptional(1172)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highwood
Booked 4 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. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Northbrook
4.4
Awesome(2802)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Northbrook
Booked 51 times today
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Northbrook, IL serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.
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9. Froggy's
4.5
Awesome(1041)
Price: Expensive
• French • Highwood
Booked 6 times today
Froggy's is a hidden gem in Highwood, serving award-winning French cuisine for almost 40 years. The restaurant is loved for its friendly, knowledgeable service, and the freshest seafood and steaks. Reviews rave about its 'wonderful food, great service, and cozy ambiance.' One reviewer even said it's 'second to being in Paris enjoying some wine and cheese and a meal.' The head chef coming out to check on customers is a touch that adds to the overall dining experience.
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10. Francesca's North
4.4
Awesome(1909)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Northbrook
Booked 17 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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  • Liliana
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was amazing. Server not great. Didn’t pick up empty plates. Others had to come by and help support. Asked if they could take the menus before taking our orders. Couldn’t recommend on cocktails.
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    Rosebud - DeerfieldPrice: Moderate• Italian• Deerfield
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    4.6
  • Robert
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Good food and friendly service. Tables are close together so if you are looking for a private intimate setting, this isn’t it. That being said the restaurant was decorated cute for Mardi Gras and the whole experience was very good! Would highly recommend.
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    BluegrassPrice: Moderate• American• Highland Park
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    4.9
  • StanVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •51 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Disotto never disappoints. The Spaghetti Carbonara is as good as anywhere in the world. Their calamari just has the right amount of batter and the alioli was delicious. I also love the fact that the bar stuffs their own blue cheese olives. This is a management that focuses on details and creates a wonderful dining experience,
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    DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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    4.7
  • RussellVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This is a real gem. It's the warmest, kindest gift of a restaurant in Highland Park. If you like looking around and feeling like you're in a charming little hamlet a little off the beaten tourist track in Europe, you'll love Cafe Dacha. Bravo!
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    Cafe DachaPrice: Moderate• Eastern European• Highland Park
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    4.9
  • Jim
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Everything was fantastic. The only thing I would suggest is that when you order a fillet medium well maybe the server could ask if you’re OK with it being butterflied because ours is pretty pink inside. Although it tasted fantastic
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    Di PescaraPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Northbrook
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    4.6

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