Just stopped in for the first time, looking to grab something on the way to a tennis tournament. What a gem this place turned out to be. Great staff, great food. The panini I got was 1. Delicious, and 2. Ginormous, I could only eat 1/2 of it. So now I have another meal. I am not from the area, but know that the next time I pass through I will make another stop here. read more

I was looking for a quick bite to eat near by and this shop came up. Without much interrogation I decided to stop in and I have to admit, I was VERY impressed. I got a simple club panini and was very surprised to find a gigantic sandwich handed to me. It very well could've been the size of two sandwiches, making the price well worth it just by the size factor. After one bite I was in heaven---which is a lot of credit to give a sandwich. The staff was super friendly and personable and I'll definitely be returning and telling everyone to stop in and try it out! read more

Best Sandwiches In Palatine, Illinois, and the World! ... the soup is great too! We also enjoy the friendly staff.

Sooo good I forgot to take a picture. They give big portions so I split a wrap with my sister

Great lunch spot for sandwiches. The paninis and wraps are HUGE! Definitely worth the price for the amount of food you get. I ordered the "boarder" wrap, and my husband had the "fiesta" panini. The roasted pork was delicious. Lots of tables outside to eat, but to-go was also super-busy during the lunch hour that we came. read more

The formaggio sandwich was awesome! I recommend adding chicken. Portions are big! It was my lunch and dinner! The only reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars is because I wish they had more soup options and the indoor seating is so limited. read more

Veggie panini with Giardiniera, Habanero aoli, and Chihuahua cheese... Best GOTDAMN sammich money can buy.

I had to meet up with an old friend for lunch in Palatine so I whipped out the Yelp app to see what was good in the area. Dario's popped up with great reviews. So, we met here to have lunch. This is a small place located near the train station. I ordered the Vivo Panini which had some of my favorite ingredients. Prosciutto, bocconcini, roasted peppers, etc. WOW! What a fantastic sandwich. Everything was just perfect. My friend did the "build your own" option and he loved his too. The sandwich was so good, I went out of my way two times in the following week to try other menu items. We had the Roma, the Fiesta, and the Cubano. All were outstanding. There was so much I liked about this place. The interior, the super friendly people that worked there, and of course, the sandwiches. I love giving a five star reviews to businesses that earn it and this place earned every one of the five stars. I will definitely return here again. Cheers to all read more

Dario's - The Vivo sandwich. This was simply a fantastic sandwich. I wish I had one now. - Salad Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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I give this place a solid 4.5 stars. You can't bet the value and the freshness of ingredients. I got a wrap that was length of my forearm....insane value for only 9/10 bucks with tax. I will be coming back to try other things on the menu. Only thing keeping them from a 5 star is that chicken could use a bit more seasoning. So much chicken was in my wrap it really stood out as needing something more in terms of spices and salt. This was a rock solid place. read more

Huge portions for the money! While they don't have an extensive menu - they don't need one!

Brought the dog to eat on the outside patio for lunch. Friends folks behind the counter brought a water bowl out for us. The panini was crispy on the outside with warm melted cheese just like it should. Plenty of seating indoors and out. read more

Small cozy place for breakfast or brunch. Service is always excellent and paninis and sandwiches are always good. Love this place.

This place was awesome! Friendly service and the sandwich was very tasty. We went with a group of seven and we fit conformably. I would love to come back and try more of their food. 5 star location for me read more

My first time coming here and I tried the Cubano sandwich and it did not disappoint. I have had several in my life and this comes close to the real thing!! My only complaint would be how small the seating area is if you come during lunch hour don't expect to find any seating they fill up quick, you're better off taking it to go. read more

Simply amazing. I have tried all the sandwiches and they are all so delicious! You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. THIS PLACE IS A MUST TRY :) read more

My wife and I couldn't stop talking about how good our food was! We ordered the Cubano and Focaccia Provencal, which we both had a half of each. We look forward to coming back again soon! read more

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Too notch service. I got the best sandwich I have ever eaten. Also I got there salsa-guac and chips which was amazing too. I'm very happy I found this place. read more

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Hidden gem alert!! I think I have had this place bookmarked for a while, and wanted to try out a new place for lunch. The only disappointing part about this place was that I had not found it earlier! The menu enticed me - foccacia bread is amazing, and they have it. They have flatbreads, soups, salads, wraps, and panini/sandwiches. The menu isn't extensive, but they have some unique items. I decided on the BBQ pork sandwich. A.ma.zing. You get a huge sandwich full of BBQ pork, topped with coleslaw and pickles on ciabatta bread. I almost cried it was so good. My friend ordered soup and the Formaggio panini. I took a bite and didn't regret it. It was dripping with gooey cheese in between crisp bread...mmmm. There isn't anything to not like about that. The prices are about what you would pay at Panera, but the food is way better! The atmosphere is quaint with a few tables to eat at, a TV, and light music in the background. It wasn't crowded at all, and very clean. The service was great (we even got to try samples of the soup). They were really helpful and very friendly - I felt right at home! This is easily a place I could become a regular at! read more

Dario's - BBQ sandwich - Salad Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This a cute little restaurant in palatine. Had to try it out because it was a 5 star food joint and there aren't very many of those. They serve mainly sandwiches. The chicken focaccia is a customer fav. It is a very large sandwich. I thought it was pretty good but could have been better is the buns were toasted. They were kind of soggy especially with the spreads. The tomato basil soup was okay a nice side but tasted like Campbell soup. They also have an array of kettle chips the jalapeño is pretty good. Prices are around 7.50 and above. Overall, I thought it was okay nothing to rave about. read more

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First time here. Had the chopped chicken salad. Plenty of chicken in the salad, but the greens were just "OK". Wish they would up the quality of the greens - too much of the pale stuff. Supposedly it came with a red wine vinaigrette on the salad, but I couldn't taste a darn thing. The salad was merely "wet". My dining companion had some kind of wrap - not sure which one - and she said it was good. Staff behind the counter were very friendly and pleasant. Women's bathroom was clean. The dining room is extremely small. When you walk in the front door, you are right in the eating area. There is no foyer. There is only ten 2-seater tables. I would imagine that in the winter if you were eating inside, the door opening when people come in would be a big problem. Another negative - at least for me - was that the the music was way too loud. That might be so that you don't hear the people's conversation at the table next to you, since the tables are so close together, but me and my friend had to keep yelling at each other across the table to hear each other. read more

I really like Dario's. I've been here 2 times. I'm sad it's so far from me :( I've tried the Cubano and fiesta, they were both really good. I got a grilled cheese for my 6 year old and she really liked it. We also had guacamole and chips. The guacamole is good but it won't blow you away and definitely overpriced so I would say to skip it. The staff is friendly. I definitely recommend it, it's a different twist to your standard sandwich shop. read more

Fresh food, great flavor, and good portions. I suggest their Border Wrap with Chicken, their flatbreads are also very good. I would recommend sitting outside if possible, it does get a little smokey inside. read more

The sandwiches and wraps are delicious and the portion sizes are very generous. My favorites are the Roma and Vivo paninis.

My wife and I dropped into Dario's for a quick lunch earlier this week. We both enjoy supporting privately owned restaurants. We were not disappointed. We had the lentil soup which was good. My wife enjoyed a Santa Fe salad and I had the Cubano sandwich. The salad was large with lots of extras and a somewhat spicy chipotle ranch dressing. We both liked it. The Cubano was quite large and tasted great, with lots of meat and the right amount of tang from the pickles and mustard. The only drawback was that the smell of the place, which wasn't unpleasant and I believe that of the Panini maker, hung on us and our clothes for quite a while afterward. However, I would recommend the place to anyone looking for a solid lunch. We will be back. read more

This place is 200% the bomb! If you live in or near Palatine, you should know Dario's. Everything is spectacular and the team there is suuuuuper friendly. I love all their stuff on foccacia and the dirty brand chips are fire. I always get vinegar and oil. 10/10 do recommend read more

My friends have been raving about this place for years . Now I know why. The choices were original. The wrap I had was delicious. Portions were huge. Staff was ver friendly . I will defiantly go back to try something new. read more

Wow! Been a few months since I've had a sandwich that just completely blew my mind! Decided to try this place today with my boss for lunch. First time here. Both of us got the Club Panini. We couldn't stop talking about how amazing it was! The Panini bread was freshly baked and toasted perfectly, the ingredients, including the bacon tasted fresh and it had some amazing flavors. A little tight on the inside but that's ok, worse come to worse I'll just eat in my car. I WILL be back! read more

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Great place for a delicious lunch! Excellent food, always fresh and made with care. Soups are fantastic, and I love the portions of the wraps. Great to see a non franchise food place doing great things, I know I will be getting a lot of my lunches from here. Highly recommend it! read more

JUST GO HERE! You will not be disapointed! The owner Lady (forgot her name - sorry) and owner Dario need to package this place up in a cookie cutter restaurant for others to invest in and start spreading out across other parts of America because this is how food should be made and prepared. If I was on a diet and could only splurge one day a week this would be my stop. The Cuban sandwich and the BBQ pork sandwich are off the hook taking NO prisoners. Even if you have to go out of your way by an hour just go. Luv It Luv it read more

Yummy food! These are my faves: 1. Chicken Focaccia samich - HUGE chicken breast with bacon, avocado, mayo and good bread. 'nough said. 2. Fiesta Panini - Delicious pork with avocado, red pepper, cheese and some sorta magic sauce. 3. Santa Fe salad - Love me some taco salad. 4. Hummus Chicken Wrap - Good things in a wrap. read more

Today was my third time eating here since they opened. I usually go for a panini but today I had a Mediterranean salad since I'm trying to eat healthier. My meal was great, just like the previous two. I wish the hours were a bit more robust, because as it stands, I can really only make it for a weekend lunch, but it's worth it when I can. The staff has always been very friendly. The food takes a few minutes to prepare because everything is fresh and made to order. But as far as sandwich places go, this is one of the best. Take a look at their menu. You can also build your own panini or sandwich from the ground up. If this place doesn't survive due to lack of business, it's a sad day for downtown Palatine. read more

Darios is a wondering little place on the other side of LampLighters. They have great Sandwiches, Soups..ect. The owners are very personable and though their menu adds up fast, it's all very well worth it. As a huge small business supporter I will be back. The place is clean and relaxing. Though small inside , nothing you can do about it. In the summer they have chairs and tables so I assume they put those out for additional seating which would be nice. The BBQ Roasted Park sandwich is what I had tried , it was so good. keep up the good work. read more

I am conflicted about writing up an awesome review about Dario's. Not because it doesn't deserve it - it totally does. Dario's is fantastic. Years ago, I heard that the residents of Austin, Texas and Portland, Oregon had something in common. They LOVED the city they lived in, and discouraged anyone from moving there. Basically, they were concerned that an influx of people would change the city they loved. Such is the case with Dario's. This is a small sandwich shop that kicks the crap out of the chains. The best Potbelly sandwich may come close, but places like Subway and Jimmy John's aren't even in this league. There are maybe 20 seats inside. Maybe 30 seats total if you count the tables outside. That's not a lot. The kind, personable service I received will be challenged when their business increases. I hope the owners are scoping out a larger piece of real estate, because they're going to outgrow their awesome corner spot very soon. Back to my conflict. Do I want Dario's to only have modest, sustainable success so I can continue to enjoy the experience? Or should I encourage anyone within lunch distance to check it out? If this review is posted, then I clearly did the right thing... read more

Love this Dario's! Their food is so amazing. Portions they have are huge! Their salads are fresh and incredibly delicious. Their sandwiches are also amazing, it comes with different filling, and it is so perfect for breakfast or brunch. The employees here are friendly and helpful, they will greet you once you enter the place, and even guide you to their different vacant seating. They also have outside seating so you can eat while enjoying the view. Their place has a great atmosphere, it is so organized, clean, and very nice place to relax. They also offer Paninis that is so delicious and good choice for vegetarians, This Dario's location is in the heart of downtown Palatine, it is a must visit place, perfect for a date, bonding with friends, and also quality time with your family. You are so welcome to stop by at their place. And you should expect to be greeted with a big smile of their employees. Hands down to the customer service they have. Highly recommend this place especially to those people really loves salads and sandwiches with veggies. And also to those looking for such a perfect place to spend their time with their special someone. This Dario's is so convenient, affordable, and such a gem place for all of us. I would definitely love to go back at this place again when I have some free time. Thank you Dario's! Keep it up! Will see you guys again soon. read more

Thrilled to see this place so busy during the week! Friendly, fast, delicious. Outdoor seating is a bonus!! The soup and half sandwich deal is great, and the salad was a nice surprise of freshness! I had the Southwest salad...chock full of avocado, tomatoes, chicken and a delicious dressing. Perfect for a Summer lunch! They are Panera prices...nothing too expensive. Come early, grab a table outside and enjoy the people watching. Oh, does that make me sound creepy? read more

Really great food, fast service, amazing prices. Hand HUGE portion sizes, I always get a second meal out of each order.

Chicken foccacia sandwich is where it's at! Good menu, fair pricing, and HUGE portions! Can't wait to go back for some more tasty sandwich creations! read more

Dario's - Chicken hummus wrap was literally 2 huge wraps! Chicken foccacia sandwich was so delicious and filling! - Salad Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Great little sandwich shop next to the train in downtown. Not too many seats, so you may want to take out. The pork sandwich was decent, but lacked the overall bite that I was anticipating. The $10 price tag was average, but I would have preferred a tad bit more food on the sandwich. read more

The sandwiches are really good and the staff is friendly! Always a great experience! Try the build your own sandwich.

Great place for lunch! The Tomato Basil soup was very creamy and tons of flavor. My husband had the Cubano - he said the pulled pork on it was juicy and tons of flavor!! Owners are very friendly and the atmosphere is very charming! We would go back read more