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    Destino Ristorante

    4.3 (98 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Salad, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Pasta (unfortunately cold).  The white one was good the vodka one had not much taste.
    Joachim G.

    This is a hosed review: Most of the food was really good (some was served cold), the service was really not good. We had a group outing with about 16 people. First our waiter spent about 10 min to uncork several bottles of wine before taking other drink orders, he was also bringing pasta and took quite some time before serving meat(this was family style and in our case with cold pasta). Fast forward many of us ordered coffee- my double Espresso came in a nice lavazza cup, after a while I also got sugar and on demand he also brought a spoon (not an espresso one, so not exactly the Italian style way) The issue - the espresso ended up being luke warm. So quite some areas for improvement and I hope they'll address this soon, this concern was raised before. Again the food was decent but I'll not go back soon, hoping to read about improved services first!

    Ines D.

    I just had the most the delicious Italian dinner. I can't recall when I've had food this rich and delicious. I know there are a lot of options when going out to dinner but hands down this is the best! I would absolutely come here again. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with a fireplace and soft music in the background. The staff is attentive and very nice. Our server Odette was the best.

    Greg H.

    This place was such a nice experience as I was visiting from out of town. Probably the best part of the whole experience was the service. The servers checked in with my table and whenever someone left the table, the servers would refold the napkins, which was super nice of them! The food however was tasting ok, nothing crazy to write home about. For the price that each item was, I was a bit disappointed the food did not match the hype. For the gluten free pasta we ordered, the noodles tasted firmer than expected, and although the fish tasted fine, the sauce it was with did not taste the way I was expecting. I still had a great experience, and I'd definitely come back again to try different orders on the menu.

    Grilled Octopus
    Clay E.

    From a Chef's point of view... I had the pleasure of dining at Destino's the other day and even meeting Danny Legatos himself. I was very impressed with the ambiance and service. But most of all, I was extremely happy with the dish I ordered. I ordered the grilled octopus. Most of you probably don't know this, but cooking octopus correctly is quite difficult for a lot of cooks and sometimes even chefs. It's a delicate balance of done and overdone in a matter of seconds. This octopus was cooked perfectly and the flavor profile was outstanding. After my first bite, I could only smile with enjoyment as the flavors hit my taste buds and my brain went into LaLa land. I've attached a photo of my actual dish that I had. This was my first time going to Destino's, but it definitely won't be my last. I'm looking forward to bringing friends and other chefs along with me next time. I strongly recommend Destino's if you're looking for true, authentic Italian fine dining. You won't be disappointed. Respectfully, Chef Clay

    Fish
    Bethany C.

    This is a long one. First things first they have huge portions. I'm not sure the price and quantity match. The kids chicken tenders were actually very good. My toddler loved them. The fries were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I don't know if it's worth $14 dollars. I really wanted the eggplant parm, but it does not come with noodles. Over $30 for eggplant Parmesan is insane and $14 for a side of noodles that probably should have come with the dish is really just too much. My son's food came out in four minutes. The rest of the food took 47 minutes. We were told it was due to a large party placing an order before us. The vodka sauce was good, the mozzarella seemed fresh the pasta was a little more al dente than I'd prefer. The sausage on the pasta seems like pizza sausage. There was only one texture in the dish which was soft. I wish the sausage was crispy. I would have really liked if there was fresh basil on top as opposed to just in the sauce. The fish was okay. The seafood pasta was my dad's favorite. He thought it was good. I can't complain too much all of the food came out HOT. The service was a little lacking, it took maybe 10 minutes to place the order for the adult food. I didn't find it spectacular compared to other places in the area, but it was good. Just don't think it's worth it for the price. They also did provide us complementary tiramisu for the long wait. It's loud inside. The Christmas music and decorations were amazing. It's a great space!

    This is an amazing place from food, to ambiance and service! I had lunch here about a month ago, then hosted my nieces Bridal Shower here. The rigatoni and risotto is superb. Exceeding my expectations. The Frank Sinatra elegance of the restaurant elevated the atmosphere with beautiful chandeliers. The servers at the Bridal Shower were very attentive and helpful. Danny is the Manager and he is very knowledgeable and his experience helped us make a truly memorable and fabulous day for my niece! Love this place!

    What a fantastic restaurant! The food is outstanding, the interior beautiful and staff amazing!! HIGHLY recommend!

    Alex R.

    We have been to Destino many times and have always had an amazing time. Recently, we celebrated my parents' 50th wedding anniversary and we had a blast. The food and drinks were absolutely fantastic, and the service was extraordinary. Our server Saul, manager Blanca, and owner Danny were exceptionally friendly and thoughtful. They went out of their way to make our night special in ways we didn't even expect. 11/10. Destino is a gem!

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    (53 reviews)
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    Stopped in for dinner while out and about. We stopped in the pouring rain…read more Maria was very nice! We asked what they offer and she provided some options. She suggested the A Wreck and the Mama's Meatball, both of which were ordered. Both were the "Big" size that was enough to eat half right away and save the other half for lunch the next day. The food was served fast and both were very flavorful. Her meatball sub was hot (in temperature) and fresh and mine was hot (in spices) and fresh. Wow, that had quite the kick.

    I'll start with this, in a complete rain storm / windy while trying to place an order at the drive…read morethru I was getting drenched and asked the lady if I could pull forward to the window. When I arrived at the window we were met by Maria who was absolutely nice and helpful, not to mention, patient. We asked what they offer and she provided some options. She suggested the A Wreck (didn't even listen to what she said after the meat) and the Mama's Meatball, both of which were ordered. Both were the "Big" size that was enough to eat half right away and save the other half for lunch the next day. The food was served fast and both were very flavorful. Served with a smile. We will certainly be returning. We did sit in the car, in the rain and enjoy our sandwiches. My meatball sub was hot (in temperature) and fresh and his was hot (in spices) and fresh. My goodness that kind of spicy hot is hard for me to handle. WOW! Great experience all around!

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    First time at MD's in a long time. Here are some of my thoughts:…read more -I wasn't sure what to expect, but when I looked at the menu, I was pleasantly surprised. -I ordered the pick two. I chose the "spuds" (twice baked potatoes), and southwest chicken & avocado salad. -The salad was not great--avocado was a bit mushy, the chile lime vinaigrette wasn't the best either. -The spuds were not what I normally think of as twice baked potatoes. The inside was more like mashed potatoes with gravy. I would not order this again. -It's a shame because the service was really good and friendly. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend.

    With St Patrick's Day coming up, my boyfriend and I were craving a Rueben. Where better to go than…read morea deli! We got there about 3 pm on Sunday (March 8) and the place was nearly empty. The turnaround from order to table was pretty quick...and we found out why. The one positive thing about their Rueben is that it was LOADED with corned beef...albeit room temperature and even pockets that were cold. The bread was only toasted; the sandwich is typically grilled. There was hardly any sauerkraut and the 1000 Island dressing was weird (tasted like there was some horseradish in it?), This is near Gurnee Mills so there is a dearth of other, better fast food options. Would maybe go again and try a different menu item...but with so many other options, it would be a last option (aka- everyplace else is closed so not likely). Very disappointing.

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