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Merlo's, Glencoe, IL

Merlo's

4.5
4.5
267 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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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 267 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merlo's delights with its "fabulous food" and "wonderful service," making it a "hidden gem" in Glencoe. With "great atmosphere and lively crowds," the restaurant offers a cozy, warm spot perfect for enjoying "delicious food" and "generous drinks." Despite occasional noise, patrons cherish the "great Italian dishes" and "top-notch cocktails."
267 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    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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  2. Alison

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    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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  3. Linda

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Denise

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    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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  5. Jane

    VIP

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the salmon piccata, the whitefish Vesuvio, the grilled salmon, and the eggplant Parmesan. We all enjoyed our entrees, along with the grilled veggies! When we first went in, they seemed to be a bit shorthanded. Our waiter was great describing menu items, but seemed to have a lot of tables to attend to. Had a nice Italian red wine which he mentioned was back in stock. Overall we enjoyed it. The only complaint we had was that the music in the background was too loud.

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  6. Brian

    VIP

    Naples

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here but won’t be our last. Cozy warm spot with great atmosphere and lively crowds. No wait for our reservation. Server very helpful and made great recommendations. Cocktails and wine top notch. Calamari very good. Calabrese Chop filled the platter. All dinners were great portions and delicious. Too full for dessert.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely restaurant in Glencoe. Great ambiance and great food

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  8. Allie

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice staff and good food, we’ll be back for sure!

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  9. Nancy

    VIP

    Chicago

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Merlos hasn’t disappointed me yet. I rarely eat meat, but tried the skirt steak. It was delicious. (Be careful if you’re sensitive to spicy). Two of us shared a few dishes, including the caprese salad. It usually has 3 sections, but they gave us each 2. We had fried calamari- very large portion and perfectly prepared.

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  10. ROBERT

    Chicago

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is outstanding. Drinks are generous. Service is friendly and efficient. We dine at Merlo’s at least once a month.

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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 4.5 stars by 267 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
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Booked 17 times today

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Google Map for Merlo's

667 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022-1641

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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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