BEST BUTCHER SHOP AROUND -- HANDS DOWN!…read more Dorfler's Meats has been my go-to butcher shop for the past few years, and honestly, I can't imagine shopping anywhere else. From the moment you walk in, the owners and staff treat you like family -- not just customers. It's beyond refreshing to go to a meat shop that truly does it right, from start to finish. The quality is unmatched. I happily travel well out of my way just to stock up on their incredibly fresh meats, top-tier seafood, and the ready-made, home-cooked meals that make weeknights (and weekends) so much better. And let's not forget the deli counter -- WOW. The sandwiches are next-level delicious, and the homemade salads are always fresh, flavorful, and addictive. If you're shopping for the holidays, Dorfler's is an absolute must. Their Prime Tenderloin roasts are unreal -- exceptional quality, fair pricing, and you can truly tell how much care and craftsmanship goes on behind the scenes. It's the kind of place where excellence isn't an accident -- it's the standard. The staff is nothing but helpful, friendly, and genuinely kind. From outstanding customer service at the counter to unforgettable meals at my family's table, we have nothing but positive things to say about Dorfler's Meats. Thank you to everyone at Dorfler's for all you do to stay open, keep raising the bar, and continue showcasing exciting, seasonal products that we look forward to all year long. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out -- HIGHLY recommend!

Door floors has the most amazing meats and delicious, prepared sides, and meals! The deli counter…read morehas fresh lunch meat and cheeses for sandwiches and their side salads are delicious - the potato salad tastes just like my grandma used to make. When you stop in, make sure you order a steak sandwich - they are hot off the grill and filled with peppers and mushroom mushrooms - they are absolutely delicious.

Absolutely Delicious Fresh in-house made breads etc. sub was absolutely amazing (x 2. Wife agrees)…read morethe freshness of the meats and condiments with their fresh meats is the Best we've ever had. So I had to take half home for dinner and Boom Same delicious! I also bought their Giant pizza by the slice. It's the Best now we've ever had. Only tried pep/cheese but Amazing flavors. Can't wait to try a combo pizza next week! Wow you can really tell their authentic Italian deli and pizza! Excellent!!!

Food is ok . The focaccia sandwich isn't as good as I remember. The pasta salad was dripping in oil…read more, the chicken in the chicken soup was tough . I asked for a small and got a pint . There's still a huge plastic divider when trying to place order so he can't hear properly and not very friendly . People don't stick around to eat here . They mostly have to go orders . The only thing I like is their cannolis so I may be back for that one day

Why does Long Grove always feel like some magical far away place when it's really much closer to me…read morethan most places I go? It's probably because of spots like this. When my yelp friends check-in places I always take a peek and add the interesting stuff to my massive and unorganized list of anything and everything I could ever want to try... this place popped up a few times, and I do love good pastries, so I had to make a trip. I say pastries but what really sold me was the pizza slice a buddy got, a savory excuse always helps. I got there before the dinner rush. I know that because it was calm when I got in line, though the line was full. When I left the place was crowded. There are actually 2 lines. One for savory and one for sweet. So like I said, I was here for that pizza slice... and I got it. I'm not sure if they make more throughout the day but there were just a few slices left that I could see. Score! But I do want to say that the more filling pasta dishes and such look AMAZING. I saw gorgonzola garlic bread and had to try that as well... and an arancini. Everything really looked so good, I wanted it all. It's a good thing I love bread because I ate a lot of it here! Great flavor and texture on the garlic bread, I love the little funk from the cheese. Arancini was fried up nicely and didn't retain excess oil. The slice is really good. It's a fair warning that it's about 90% bread, but I understand they make their own dough here and it shows. The crust is so crispy and airy, it's a nice experience. Next up, dessert. I grabbed a Nutella croissant and some gelato, both delicious! The gelato was rich and creamy. The croissant, which they fill to order with your choice of flavors, is another flex on how good their dough and bread baking skills are. Perfect texture, no notes. Would and will eat again. Amazing atmosphere that feels like a quick vacation, and outdoor tables perfect for the warm season. Friendly and inviting staff as well, they tried to sell me on the pear flavor gelato. Maybe next time. This is a not so hidden gem of a spot and a must try for bread lovers! I'll be back soon for pasta and more!

took my wife here for Mother's Day. She grew up in Italy so we were excited. Of course with…read moreAmerican Italian we never expect it to taste authentic, but it was adjacent to the real thing. Most every dish was very dry or doughy. The cannoli's were fried too hard almost like egg rolls. We didn't realize till we got home that our daughter's dessert was missing after verifying three times with the staff what we ordered. If you're looking for Italian food skip this place. *** Almost forgot. Get rid of the young kids that are servers. They have no idea what they're doing. They seem very confused. Food was not brought out in a timely manner and Luke warm when we received it. Also re organize how you check out it can be very confusing with the impatient and hot headed customers that Dine there.

The packaged goods are worth a trip. The prepared and ready to eat or heat foods are also…read moredelicious. This is a treasure.

Food is good but they never have new items!! Same old stuff every time I look. BORING!!! They…read moreseem to take certain items away for a while and then bring them back as if they're new. A few years back, they just quit making my favorite things altogether and now I don't buy from here anymore. Sad because it was so good.

Food was delicious! We tried the Slawzilla and the SlawFather and they were so good! Small little…read moreplace on Rand Road but definitely a place to check out!

Drove by a couple of times .. saw a review on FB. All the pictures looked amazing. 20 wait After a…read morecouple of bites .. I couldn't believe it was the same thing that was in the picture. Lies .. propaganda.. slaw burger? More like a sadness burger. The hot dogs? Served cold on a stale bun. Mmmm .. all at a hefty price. I'm not one to write a review but, I have to warn the world ... Disappointed..

Definitely satisfied my pizza craving. Sure, you could go up the street and grab two pizzas with…read morefive toppings each from Domino's for about the same price--but this one hits differently when you're really craving quality pizza. The crust was on point, the cheese was just right, and there wasn't too much sauce. I wouldn't complain about a few extra pepperonis, but overall it was still a fresh, flavorful pie. Detroit-style is always a win for me, so that was a big plus. I ordered takeout, so I didn't experience much service, but I'll definitely be coming back to dine in sometime soon.

Everything was great. Service was wonderful and the food was top notch. We will be back.read more

The food was absolutely amazing! Homemade Italian specialties with delectable sauces and…read moreseasonings. The grilled seafood appetizer had a wonderful selection of shrimp and calamari. The chicken Marsala, veal limone and short rib dish were some of the most delicious food I've had. Top it off with our wonderful server Michelle! We will definitely be going back.

Came here for the first time for a weeknight dinner with friends who've been here previously and…read moreabsolutely raved about it. The first tricky part is finding the entrance because it's not really obvious as expected in long grove There's no real signs. Further, the next tricky piece is finding parking if you can get it on the street or find it in the lot now luckily both are free. Once I managed to find a door to the place, it turned out to be the back door and so I had to climb up a bunch of stairs in order to get to the front part of the restaurant to actually check in for the reservation. And yes, please make a reservation. This place does get packed even for early times. The service was really friendly and very nice however, I will say overall the food was OK but nothing really standoffish. For example, if you look at the pictures of the food quite bluntly it just looks like they slapped food onto a plate. There's really no thought that's been put into the presentation. There's really been no thought also to just the pure amounts of cheese and sauce that are also creating a swimming pool on the plate. We ordered the grilled octopus for appetizer and even that was swimming in olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette and too much of everything I think the food is OK but nothing fantastic. Considering the overly saturated Chicagoland market of Italian restaurants I wouldn't necessarily say this was at the top of my list.

Met two colleagues for a quick dinner. The staff were welcoming and wildly helpful to answer…read morequestions as we ordered on the electronic kiosk! There are tables available to sit indoors and a couple small tables outside. They have bottled soft drinks for purchase but limited beverage options. The food is worth coming here for. I would drive out of my way to come here again for the quality of the food and the hospitality, which more than make up for anything lacking in a generic strip mall ambiance. The chicken kebab is incredible - so juicy and flavorful. The hummus is perfectly seasoned. Chicken and beef shawarma were both winners. Grape leaves were perfect and came in orders of a dozen! Pita was warm, fresh and fluffy. 10/10

I've been past this place a bunch of times recently. I love good shawarma, but it's hard to find…read morenear me, so I made a mental note and added it to my list. While it's past take-out distance from me, it's a nice enough restaurant to eat in. Its no further away than my old favorite place (ruined under new ownership) as well, which is a good deal for me. We got a chicken shawarma plate and a kifta kebab plate. Food came out in order, with salad and hummus first followed shortly after by our main plates. It's counter service so you grab everything yourself. I really liked the dressing on the salad. Like a light and sweet balsamic, it cuts through the richness of the rest of the meal. Really nice hummus. Extra nutty flavor. You get some pita, too. It wasn't my favorite but it was soft and warm which is good enough. The mains came out but they initially forgot the sauce. When I asked for some they initially gave me tzatziki before getting it right the second time. The shawarma is really good! You can see the spit behind the counter so you know your getting the real deal, always a plus. Kifta was also excellent, and the rice is seasoned well. Tasty. Good portion on the plate as well, I took home leftovers and enjoyed them the next day. Cleanup is on you, and it's not convenient. I don't mind doing it typically. But I see this trend a lot now... one small garbage bin with the little plastic bucket on top for all of your stuff. Plates, silverware, plastic bussing trays, all supposed to go in this tiny thing? And it was already full. If this is the best you can do for a garbage you've got to keep it cleaner. It shouldn't be an awkward chore to simply throw out my trash. Two more quick gripes. First, the bathroom isn't in the best shape. The dining area is nice, clean and modern, they should give the bathroom a matching remodel. Two, chairs are kind of uncomfortable. We need some padding. I really liked the food here. I like a more varied shawarma plate but if I play with the menu I think I can find a satisfying solution. This is probably going to be my go-to shawarma place for now. That said, I'd really give this visit a 3.5 for the issues I mentioned. I'll round up for the flavors!

Fantastic food!! The chips and salsa included warm chips which were very crispy and good…read more The flatbread was delucious. The tacos were awesome. Really, this place has great food!!! Good beer selection too!

We came here as part of an office holiday social. The restaurant was severely understaffed and the…read moreonly server had to work both the upstairs and downstairs. That said, she was super honest right away, didn't blame anyone for the situation and said she would be up to help us in 10 minutes. She kept her word, took our order, got our drinks first and then our appetizers came shortly after. The apps were great! We tried the truffle fries, hummus, and some other finger foods that I can't recall, though everything was delicious. None of us ordered an entree so I'll definitely be back with my family to try again!

the kitchen conditions as well as the quality of food was 100% up to european standard had both…read moreboss sandwiches and pulled pork pierogis with the beef tallow fries...HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Stopped in for pączki on Fat Tuesday and it was my first time here! The smell when you walk in is…read moredefinitely noticeable--very much that fresh, oily fried dough scent--but the display cases looked great and everything was nicely presented. There's seating inside, and I appreciated that the tables weren't packed too closely together. It felt comfortable and not overcrowded. They had about 7-8 varieties of pączki to choose from. I grabbed a dozen rose (a classic go-to for me) and also tried the limoncello and the caramel bacon. The limoncello was really good--the custard lemon filling inside was flavorful and smooth. The rose was delicious, just how it should be. The caramel bacon was something new for me; it had that savory-sweet combo that's definitely a specific taste. Not for everyone, but interesting to try! Overall, a solid spot to grab pączki for Fat Tuesday.