Great pizza! Amazing ambience! Frito misto cannot be missed!…read more I actually loved everything we ordered! Such a gem of a place ! Can't wait to go back

We sat outside and had a lovely time. Not too loud or crowded, but we were there early. Every dish…read morewas generous and delicious (I would love the recipe for the biscotti that came with my affogato!!) Friendly and helpful staff made us comfortable and we never felt rushed even though we did linger as the place filled up. Would definitely be back.

Visited to celebrate our anniversary. Our server Julie was great and the staff overall was…read morewonderful. There is a small outdoor seating area which we took advantage of since we had a beautiful late-spring evening. We both got the cucumber soup which was unique and delicious. My wife got the lemon chicken and I got the crispy cod. Both were top-notch and they know how to cook fish. I had lemon cake for desert and my wife had almond pear tart. Both great. Overall, very nice experience and we'd like to try the lunch menu next time.

We returned again to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Michael was very anxious and I was surprised…read moreto see only one server. All the table were eventually occupied so she and her sole assistant were so busy. I think they are having staffing issues. Including kitchen staff. The service was still good, but harried. The food came out more slowly than usual and the caesar salad was awful. the dressing didn't seem like a caesar dressing and I couldn't spot any cheese. The steak frites was perfectly cooks but the fries were not the usual crispy outside. I sure hope they aren't skimping on paying their staff well to retain them. If they are skimping, they won't be around long. I'd rather pay more for my experience and good food and easy going dining experience than what we got. I'll give them one more shot before I go elsewhere. I feel so bad that I had to write this review.

(4) ~ very good overall food & service…read more DRINKS: ** Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Tan Label = (4.25) Very tasty w. juicy raspberry notes ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) * Coffee = (3) just ok....room for improvement;) FOOD: ** Lamb Chops = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Chocolate Banana Cake = (4.25) Very tasty & shareable ** Stone Fired Margherita Pizza (see photo) = While it's not an "authentic" Margherita Pizza, it tastes good for a regular cheese pizza. ** Jumbo Pork Chop = (4) very good ** Carrot Cake = (4) very good * Chocolate Flourless Cake = (3.75) Decadent * Drunken Shrimp = (3.65) good

My coworkers and I went here for a dinner after work. The interior is so pretty and well decorated…read more I love all the chandeliers and the plants (fake, but it works!) I like the complementary garlic bread. We got the chip to share and it's so good! So crispy and thin! The aioli is really good too. I got the branzino as my entree. I asked for whole. It was perfectly cooked. The parmesan crust was perfect and it was well seasoned too. I was told it's like 90% deboned. I wasn't too worried about seeing bones considering I asked for it whole. It was accompanied by garlic noodles and broccolini. I think the addition of the pasta was perfect. Most of the time the fish by itself with a vegetable doesn't really fill you up. As for dessert, we also got a few to share. I can't remember the names of all of them, but I think the cheesecake is banana foster? It was pretty good. The cake was like a lemon mousse? We liked that one too. I don't remember the name of the ice cream, but it was my first time trying it. It was interesting mix of flavors, it's not my favorite. We all want to go back to try other menu items, considering how close it is to work too!

This review is for a private celebration party event that I attended here.  It was held in their…read moreback party room, with the back being by the mall entrance.   It was a very nice venue for the event and the space was at its capacity for our party of 49.  There were 3 tables of 12 and 1 table of 13.   The wait staff did a nice job of taking and keeping track of drink orders, and attending to the tables in general.  They also kept the space quite cool on a hot evening.  The menu was comprised of drinks (beer/wine) and a family style meal of 4 courses, including dessert.  Each of the courses was in turn comprised of 2-3 selections.  For example, chicken marsala, penne bolognese, and pan seared salmon were all provided as part of the Entrees course.   The Antipasti course was truffle potato skins and roasted meatballs.  The Pizza and Salad course included a house salad, a truffle mushroom pizza, and a burnt pepperoni pizza.  The Dessert course was bomboloni (hole-less doughnuts with sauces) with an option to order other items like tiramisu or brookie skillets from the regular dessert menu.  This place partners with Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani and like all of his many restaurants, the quality of every dish here is top-notch and delicious.  The bill is also top-notch, lol, and that is also typical of Chef Fabio's places, but you do basically get what you pay for, and that includes the atmosphere, and it's all satisfying and delicious.  This menu and event ran about $100 pp all in and that covered both the menu and the use of the private room.   One of the servers, I think her name was Emily, was really good, attentive, and efficient, and she was one of those who could take 10 separate drink orders, and come back and find you in the crowd!  She in particular was really nice to have around and she made a difference. As far as the rest of the restaurant, it's a busy, vibrant, and loud place.  The fairly lengthy dining space is kind of compartmentalized into different sections, and there is a full bar both in the middle of the restaurant as well as in the back where we were by the mall entrance.  There is also an open kitchen in the middle of the restaurant.  The second bar in the back really is needed for private events.  They also have a small patio area by their mall entrance.  It looks to be a fun date night kind of restaurant.  Overall, I'll go with a 4.49 star rating rounded down to 4 for our private event with the main knock being that it's all on the somewhat pricey side, but also very good.

The service was lovely and the cappuccino was really very good. But that was really it. The penne…read morewith vodka sauce was tasty but the addition of chicken breast tased like a Costco frozen grilled chicken. The Brussels sprouts salad was awful. Thickly sliced sprout cores that and tasteless additions made for a chore rather than a meal. Skip the salad and just have the side of sprouts instead. For a fairly large bill dinner should have been much better. Better yet - choose a different restaurant

Highwood and Highland Park have some great restaurants. We have had dinner in most of them. This…read moreis one of the best. This is a traditional italian restaurant with an exceptional menu and atmosphere. Our family had multiple menu items, each one better than the last. Our two year old granddaughter was treated like a princess. Exceptional service starting with the valet.

This place has been in business for 100 years. I can tell why. Looking for a perfect spot for a…read moredate night? This cozy old school familial place has that Italian charm you are looking for - sweeping you back in time. The customer service here is just right! From a nice greeting from the bar when you walk in to the server at your table, they make you feel right at home. The food is impeccable! At first we were not sure we would like it, but boy were we wrong! We started off with the duck polpetta - this small plate was absolutely fantastic and the sauce it came with had you scraping the plate for more. (Note though: the menu says THREE and we only received 2...) Our meals came with soup or salad and we each got a salad and soup - the salad dressing was out of this world. The minestrone was just okay. On to the entrees. My date ordered the salmon with a side of fettuccine Alfredo - this was cooked to perfection - so succulent and the seasoning was beautifully topped. I ordered the Veal Modenese - it was so flavorful I am still thinking about it the next day and how I could have it over and over again. Don't sleep on this place - make a reservation sooner then later, it's such a beautiful spot, if you like being taken back to the old time of Italian restaurants.

We were a group of 7 adults and 4 kids under five years old. George and the rest of the wait staff…read morewere wonderful - patient, friendly, helpful. Cleared the messy table at regular intervals, brought out sippy cups for the little ones, split the appetizers among the adults, were flexible with our chaotic ordering. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The food was delicious as well.

EJ's is an awesome steakhouse near Old Orchard Mall. The food, service, and atmosphere were great…read more The grilled calamari and shrimp DeJonghe were very tasty appetizers. The portions of each were large and easy to share. The sauce with the grilled calamari was incredible. Moreover, all of the steaks were cooked to perfection and very tender. I enjoyed the interior and vibe of the dining area as well. My experience at the restaurant was wonderful, and I am looking forward to coming back.

My husband and I had a great meal and very nice experience. We shared the saganaki (which tasted…read moregreat -- not overly salty), the octopus appetizer (juicy, well seasoned and charred but not burnt), horiatiki village salad, the Friday soup special (a fish and vegetable soup) and an avgolemono soup, and very tasty Greek potatoes with tomato sauce, plus a glass of retsina. The sesame half loaf of bread and slightly peppery olive oil was also great. The waiters and bussers and valet parking staff were very attentive. All in all, a really nice experience.

The restaurant stands out with blue color on Golf Road. Parking was very convenient. I went in…read moreduring the week for dinner. Inside the restaurant, it was open and spacious. Staff was very friendly and service was good. Food was overall great. We started out with saganaki cheese and it was tasty. Salad was good and chicken kabob was good too. Looking forward to try other things on the menu next time.

amazing bloody mary, probably one of my favorites of all time. it started raining while we were in…read morethe patio and the servers were very accommodating to let us move inside. we also had oysters (not pictured) along with the lobster roll. very cool place, would recommend and will return!

When I told my husband I booked a last minute reservation at Pescadero he said "oh good! we haven't…read morebeen there in awhile and i really like it there?" At the end of our meal he turned to me and said "it either used to be way better here or maybe the restaurants in the burbs have just gotten a lot better over time." Our meal last night at Pescadero was just A-OK. Our waiter got the job done, but wasn't overly helpful. Ex: he asked after we put in our entree if we wanted anything else and we decided to throw in some oysters. He then told us he didn't know if he could get them out before our entrees since he already put in the order. Well he asked, didn't he? When we asked if the east or west coast oysters were meatier his response was "they are all the same here." They get a star for having Riesling and it was a pretty tasty one. We had very unexciting shrimp cocktail and oysters for our apps. I would skip both next time, which is sad for a seafood & oyster bar. For my entree I got the scallops special. According to my last review from here i loved the scallops. These scallops (served with risotto) were enjoyable, but would probably order something else next time. And my husband said his salmon was just fine. I love a good seafood & oyster bar so bummed this didn't live up to our past meals here, but it's a nice atmosphere so was still a nice Sat evening out in downtown Wilmette.