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Merlo's, Glencoe, IL

Merlo's

4.6
4.6
273 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Originally opened in 2012 on Roger Williams in Ravinia, Merlo's Italian Restaurant is BACK! Now situated on bustling Vernon Avenue in the heart of Glencoe, this family owned restaurant has the same traditional Italian style dishes & vibe you remember in a new and exciting location of our home town.

Come in and enjoy the warm atmosphere as a family, a couple or with friends. Our menu features all of your classic favorites, some contemporary additions, daily fish specials, as well as delicious salads, vegetarian & gluten free options and as always, crowd pleasing desserts. Whether coming in for a meal or sitting at the bar for a drink, we will ensure an energy that you will feel welcome in and want to return to.

Open for dinner, carry out, catering and private parties. Salute!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 786-3942
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries please email johnmerlo2@gmail.com

What 273 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merlo's is a delightful Italian restaurant in Glencoe, offering "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about generous portions and a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like brick chicken and "Nana's gravy." The ambiance is cozy, though it can get "very loud" during peak times. Highly recommended for an authentic Italian dining experience!

273 Reviews
  1. RONNIE VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorites. Great food and service as always.

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  2. Tane

    Phoenix8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Too noisy, but good service and food was pretty good.

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  3. Penny

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservation was at 6:15, we arrived early and was brought right to our table, waiter was very helpful in decision making and food was excellent!!

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  4. Michael VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasant experience...ambience, food and staff

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  5. jAN

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful. Such a relief from the noisy, hyped restaurant across the street. A quiet but fun atmosphere. Rather intimate. Great menu and wine list. Our server was great getting us to the pla in time without making us feel rushed. Our first time, but not our last. Will make it our go-to for Writers nights. And more.

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  6. Mark

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food Excellent service Fast service We will be back

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  7. Lisa

    Chicago45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as ever! Brought friends who had never been here and they loved it!

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  8. Alison

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our food was delicious. Our server was very good. The noise level was way too high. Music to loud. Otherwise very good.

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  9. Linda

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This wasn’t what I was expecting. I ordered fish and it was served on the cool side. Not at all warm even. My daughter got the steak; eh…nothing to brag about. She definitely didn’t like the fries; me either. So the service and presentation was top notch; food not so much. Sorry but that’s how we feel.

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  10. Denise

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem! Food was fabulous, service was wonderful. I will be back very soon.

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FAQs

Merlo's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 786-3942.

Merlo's is rated 4.6 stars by 273 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 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Merlo's

667 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022-1641

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Public lot located adjacent to the restaurant
  • Area
    Glencoe
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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