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    Dario's

    4.6 (382 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalad, Soup, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    DARIO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Italian on focaccia
    Beth K.

    Great little sandwich shop on downtown Palatine . They had a lot of good paninis. The food came out quick and the servers were very helpful .

    Chipotle Hummus Wrap
    Steve A.

    Good place in a convenient location in Palatine downtown. Dario's is pretty close to the Metra station. It has sandwiches and that's pretty much all they have there. Good ones, not ones from corporate chains. There's not a whole lot for vegetarians, but they can customize a few sandwiches. Came in and got a wrap to eat inside. It's about $9 for a sandwich. That's a pretty good price for the size of these. A lot of the menu is meaty. The Chipotle Hummus Wrap comes with chicken, but I got it with avocado though. Free of charge, which made sense of course. It also has grilled red onions, lettuce, and roasted peppers. Ended up being a good substitute with avocado. This I could get again because it was pretty cheap and a big lunch. Has quite a few sandwiches to choose from. It has inside and more outside seating. There's ways to get substitutes on sandwiches such as avocado to make it okay for vegans and vegetarians.

    Roma

    Always delicious You can really taste the quality and love put into these amazing creations!!

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    Second time back to see if it was just as good as our first...it certainly was! I ordered the veggie panini, hubby got the cubano, both were great!! They also offer salads, wraps & flatbread. Definitely will be a regular spot for us. I believe hours are 11-3.

    Cubano and Chopped Chicken Salad
    Alex H.

    A hidden gem in downtown Palatine! It's a small place serving one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Got the Cubano and the meat was extremely tender and flavorful. It had a perfect balance of richness from the meat and cheese and acidity from the pickles. The bread was crisp yet not hard and had the good crunch. The chopped chicken salad was also good with an extremely large portion size. Had a good amount of chicken and bacon and the avocado a perfect addition. Staff was extremely friendly and I felt like I was treated like family.

    Seriously amazing Cubano. SO memorably delicious.
    Jeanna L.

    Dario's is low key AMAZING. We stumbled on this place looking for a quick lunch. It's been a long time we've been blown away by a food joint let alone a homey sandwich shop next to the Palatine train station, but we're dreaming about the next time we can go back. We had the Cubano and Club. Everything from the freshly sliced seasoned meat, warm soft bread, medley of flavors, to the sweet hardworking staff. The Italian soup with the lunch special was also on point. From these two sandwiches alone, I'm convinced you can't go wrong here. Dario's made us happy. I cannot believe how underrated this place is. Really hope they can open more locations!

    Soup and Southwest Chicken Panini - lunch combo.
    Cristel M.

    I came across Dario's on March 5 while wandering through downtown Palatine, enjoying the weather and exploring new restaurants to try. I'm so glad we chose Dario's! The place is tiny, but offers a nice selection of wraps, paninis and salads. I made my selection while I waited to order at the counter, but when I reached the register, there was a sign advertising a 1/2 sandwich and soup lunch special, so I quickly changed my mind. I ordered the Southwest Chicken Panini and a cup of soup. As I wrote this a week later, the soup is not at all memorable, but that sandwich was amazing! It was packed full of flavor and they served me a full-sized sandwich, which was a pleasant surprise. It was a very good lunch, and I'd definitely order it again, but try a different soup. My friend ordered a salad that was also very big and delicious. The only thing I'd change is to not have the food served in takeout containers for those dining in. It's just unnecessary waste.

    Chopped chicken salad

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    11 years ago

    The best place for sandwiches and salads. Have been here on numerous occasions and yet to be disappointed!

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    8 years ago

    First time here at Dario's! This sandwich shop is so good and plenty of flavor. I got the Roma panini with the stracciatella! So good!!

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    Dario's is a wonderful little restaurant with AMAZING FRESH food. His chopped salad is to die for and his pizzas are out of this world!!!

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    10 years ago

    Very nice and cozy place to have lunch. I love their sandwiches! Fresh products, easy to customize.

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    8 years ago

    Incredible sandwiches. The Cubano was amazing. You'll need a big appetite, you could actually share a sandwich between two.

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    Great spot for our girlfriends lunch. Wonderful Santa Fe salad! Nice people.

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    11 years ago

    The pesto aioli is to die for. Great people, great food ... a definite recommend. We have yet to have a bad dish. Keep it up guys!

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    11 years ago

    The food was great! I got the Roma and absolutely loved it and the portions are huge!

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    11 years ago

    Small local business, good service, & amazingly delicious food! The fiesta & the Cubano are both delicious!

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    8 years ago

    Very charming atmosphere. The service and food was amazing! I highly recommend Dario's

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