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Destino, Gurnee, IL

Destino

4.6
4.6
215 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Destino Ristorante looks forward to warmly welcoming you to Gurnee’s newest addition to casual fine dining with an emphasis on the most beautiful and classic Italian cuisine this side of the world.

From signature, craft cocktails and wines to the highest quality Italian specialties created by our accomplished and award winning Destino team, we very much look forward to becoming your preferred dining destination to truly enjoy “la vita bella” in every culinary sense. Our goal is to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel at home.

Whether you’re dining with family and friends or hosting a special event, Destino Ristorante will provide the perfect setting for any occasion. We look forward to meeting you.
– DANNY S. LEGATOS

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rigo Lucas

Experiences

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    Multiple dates available
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What 215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Destino in Gurnee offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "exquisite food" and "outstanding service." The menu features dishes like short rib ravioli and grilled octopus, complemented by a "great wine selection." While the atmosphere is inviting, some mention the need for quieter music. Overall, it's "highly recommended" for its charm and culinary excellence.

215 Reviews
  1. Rose

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our dinner at Destino. The food was delicious and served hot. Our server was very attentive. I had the cheese ravioli - sauce was rich with chicken. My husband's steak was good and cooked just as ordered. The music provided a nice atmosphere.

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  2. Bill

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tonight was my second time dining at Destinos. This place is awesome! The owner Danny came right up to the table tonight and called me by name as he remembered me from my first visit. Drinks are top notch and the food is amazing! I highly recommend the octopus! They pride themselves on service and it shows, which is hard to find these days! Shout out to Patrick the bartender/server!

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  3. Linda

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ambience is great! Food as usual outstanding, Brett our server is always excellent suggesting specials are always on point. We can not wait to return!

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  4. Patty

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan was our waiter. Excellent service. His recommendations for wine and entree were perfect. Great experience! We’ll be coming back.

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  5. Marie-Christine

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Italian food is exquisite. Meat was melting in our mouths and the pasta was al dente. The sea food was cooked properly and still tender and juicy. Their wine selection is outstanding.

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  6. Tanya VIP

    Atlanta7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambience and staff have been great every time. Definitely recommend the burrata appetizer.

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  7. Carolyn

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Gasper our server was terrific. Problem - the music was VERY LOUD. So loud that we had to ask at the desk twice and then ask our waiter before it was finally turned down. We were trying to have a conversation all the while shouting at each other. We all agreed we would return again but hopefully the music would be quieter.

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  8. Leigh

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tables were so crammed together that the waitstaff were not able to walk around the tables to even pour water.

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  9. David

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Destino is a new restaurant for us. The food is excellent. We had the Whitefish and the Short Rib ravioli. Both were plentiful and very tasty. We had cocktails as well as wine. The portions were generous. Service was excellent. It is a bit on the pricey side but they provide good value for the price. We will return!

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  10. Andrea

    Chicago6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Suffice it to say, we were underwhelmed and won't be returning. It's a shame because we were really excited about a new local place; however, their casual fine dining seems to be neither casual nor fine. Pasta is not made fresh. Slippery table made it hard to cut my lobster ravioli. It slid across the table when gently trying to cut into it. I had to place a napkin down under the plate so I could eat without fear of it flying away. Music was loud with lyrics which was offputting for the ambiance and the same song repeated itself twice which was just odd. It's a confused atmosphere with loud music and dark candle lighting. The food lacked acid and spices. It tasted like catered pasta that someone tried to trick you into being fancy with a bit of mood lighting, cozy seating, and high prices. Don't waste your money or time. There's better places around here to try.

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FAQs

Destino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 337-8466.

Destino is rated 4.6 stars by 215 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Destino

5101 Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031-5916

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rigo Lucas
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