Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Highland Park

41 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Dacha

4.8

Exceptional(170)

Price: Moderate

• Eastern European • Highland Park

Booked 2 times today

Eastern European kitchen features authentic, homemade dishes from Slavic nations, serves select wines and handcrafted cocktails.

2. Disotto

4.6

Exceptional(1297)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 37 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.

3. Di Pescara

4.5

Awesome(5715)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Northbrook

Booked 86 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.

4. Bluegrass

4.9

Exceptional(2580)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highland Park

Booked 7 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(1944)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Deerfield

Booked 31 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

4.3

Awesome(1568)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Northbrook

Booked 49 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.

7. Del Rio

4.7

Exceptional(1160)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 2 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. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

4.6

Exceptional(1118)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 20 times today

Bella Via Ristorante is thrilled to announce its new location at 431 Temple ave in Highland Park. An authentic Italian Restaurant, a true family owned and family operated that has served the North Shore communities for over 26 years. We feature classic Italian fare with an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.

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9. Prairie Grass Café

4.7

Exceptional(2230)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northbrook

Booked 25 times today

Owners Chef Sarah Stegner & Chef George Bumbaris created this casual Northbrook restaurant, boasting a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Wood-top tables without tablecloths give the main dining room a contemporary feel while seating is also available in the bar area. A menu, changing monthly, features contemporary American fare featuring seasonal ingredients. For dessert, Chef Stegner's mother bakes delicious pies.

10. Froggy's

4.6

Exceptional(1031)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highwood

Booked 7 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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JoAnn
Chicago / Illinois •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and service are always excellent. One of my favorite places to dine.
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Di PescaraPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Northbrook
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4.5
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Laurie
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and great service. We went for lunch and restaurant was fairly empty. Our server was fantastic!
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Rosebud - DeerfieldPrice: Moderate• Italian• Deerfield
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4.6
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Erika
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
My gawd we ordered so many things from the menu. The buffalo mozzarella, fired calamari, bruschetta special and mussels were outstanding. Entrees were phenomenal and portioned generously. We had to sit at a high top at the bar and waited 20 minutes after our reservation time, but they were so apologetic and kind! I can hardly wait to return!!
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DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.6
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AlexaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •44 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Always a pleasure and a treat to dine at Bluegrass. The hosts are so gracious, the food is always delicious, and the service is excellent. Our favorite dishes are the orange chicken and the smoked chicken which is a Tuesday night special. The latter is served with the most scrumptious corn pudding. Our friend had the tilapia which she really enjoyed. You can't go wrong with any menu choice there.
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BluegrassPrice: Moderate• American• Highland Park
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4.9
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John
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
The drinks and food are consistently awesome. The food is high quality and a real taste of Eastern European food. The service has always been great. We travel from Wisconsin to here often, a must try if you’re anywhere close to.
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Cafe DachaPrice: Moderate• Eastern European• Highland Park
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4.8

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Dacha

2. Disotto

3. Di Pescara

4. Bluegrass

5. Rosebud - Deerfield

6. Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook

7. Del Rio

8. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

9. Prairie Grass Café

10. Froggy's

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