I really enjoyed the couple of hours I sat here waiting for my car maintenance to be finished. The…read morestaff was super friendly and helpful in guiding me to a wine (or two) I would like. The truffle popcorn was really yummy and definitely big enough to share. The variety is not what you'd find at some standard spot. This wine list is curated and it shows. Inside is cozy and inviting. Looking forward to trying more wine there again soon!

Great place to grab a glass of wine the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The people that come…read moreall make it feel like community.

What a great meal! This was the first time that our family…read moreenjoyed Georgian food, and we really loved it. We found this restaurant through the yelp reviews, and, as usual, the yelp wisdom of crowds was correct. The meal was absolutely delicious. Sorry, I can't remember the Georgian names of the dishes but the eggplant rolls filled with walnut paste, the bread with melted cheese and egg yolk and the lamb and potato stew were all great choices. The food tasted home-made, as if a grandmother had cooked for us with love in every bite. Lots of garlic - we love that. Washed down with a glass or dry red Georgian wine, a perfect pairing. We were fully satisfied with our main dishes so were not able to try dessert. Next time. The atmosphere was nice - tablecloths on the table, friendly service, not noisy. We will definitely come back next time we are in the Evanston area.

3.5 stars because all the meat was dry…read more Very cute interior. Lots of space and they have a stage for entertainment. Service was so kind. They dont rush you at all. Large $16 or Small $9 Nigvziani Badrijani (Stuffed eggplant with walnut garlic paste) - liked this a lot! $24 Chkmeruli (Traditional Georgian - style oven backed chicken soaked in garlic creamy sauce served in a clay pan) - sauce was thinner than expected. Tasted really yummy! Yes garlicky but not overpowering. I love garlic so I wouldn't have been unhappy if it was more garlic forward. Chicken didn't soak the flavor as much as I expected so it needed sauce to get the flavor. Chicken a little dry. $25 Khinkali (Traditional Georgian dumplings with a twisted top, generously filled with your choice of spiced meat, cheese, or mushrooms, 5 Pieces) - loved these! My favorite dish. Expensive for 5 though, even though they are big. Meat was tender and flavorful. $25 Chakhokhbili (Traditional Georgian family style chicken dish with red peppers onions & herbs) - chicken was a little dry again. Flavors were mild, I was hoping for bold flavors. It was good just not what I expected. Perfect if you're looking for something more mild in flavor without any spice. $25 chicken Ojakhuri (Juicy marinated kabob pieces baked with potatoes and onions, seasoned with traditional Georgian spices and served sizzling in a rustic clay pan) - chicken a little dry again. Potato's were the winner here, garlicky and flavorful! Barely any onions. Price - expensive Portion - good portion, also keeping in mind price is high so it's good the portion is reasonable Service - great! Didn't check on us much though

Great service and fantastic prices Very knowledgeable owner…read moreand very helpful Recommended

Whether you are a wine expert or not, this place is excellent! The staff is extremely knowledgable…read moreof the nuances of various wines. The selection is vast, and while there are expensive, aged wines, there are also many great selections under $40. The store is also very well organized, so if you are looking for a certain type of red wine, country of origin, etc., you will quickly be able to find what you need. If not, the staff quickly point you in the right direction. Love this place!

Came for a little pride event (so cute) and to have delicious little drinks (so good) but that…read moreQUICHE wow one of the best (if not the best) I've ever had.

I was looking online for good deals on wine tasting and came across this place. I'm so glad I went…read moreto check it out! The ambiance is super nice, big windows and plants and lots of wood decor. It has a very local, casual vibe, and many of the people there seem to be regulars. I went for the wine tasting, which they offer every Thursday from 5-7pm. The tasting costs only $5, but it is free with any purchase. We bought the red wine cheese set for around $13, so we got our wine for free. They also kindly cut and arranged the cheese for us, and it was perfect for two people. We got to try four wines: Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio, Schild Estate GMS, Viva Valentina Sangiovese, and Chateau Kefraya Les Breteches. The GMS and sangiovese were definitely my favorite. It was a really great experience! Everyone was really friendly, the price was incredible, and the wine was high quality. I definitely hope to be back here.

Great place to stop for some food before a show at SPACE…read more Salads are big, and the olive appetizer could satisfy four. For the pizzas, the four cheese is massively cheesy, and the pepperoni/sausage pizza is good as well. They burn the hell out of the crust as a matter of course, so if that isn't your style, say so. Good cocktails, friendly service, nice patio.

visited union pizzeria in downtown evanston last night. here's what we ordered!…read more - drinks: goody two shoes mocktail - app: italian fries - pizza: margherita, wild mushroom, quattro formaggio - pasta: tonnarelli cacio e pepe a very lively place to be on a Saturday night in a central location! a great place if hosting a large party dinner and would like to order family style! the pizzas weren't my personal favorite so if planning to visit, I'd recommend skipping on those. They lacked depth and flavor. the pasta and fries were good, especially the aioli that came with the fries! I wanted the rigatoni pasta but they were unable to take the pancetta out to make it vegetarian. The price wasn't worth the quality and flavor of the food but I enjoyed the mocktail!

Union Squared in Evanston has been on my must try places for at least a year. I finally decided to…read morecheck it off my list and the pizza was meh. I ordered The Godfather pizza which was $32. You don't get to choose a size but the pizza can accommodate at least 3-4 people. I opted for delivery and the pizza arrived in great shape. The pizza looked nice but it was extremely dry and lacked flavor. I've had Detroit style pizza in Detroit many times and this wasn't it. The pizza can be best described as a breadstick with meat sprinkled on top. I tried to eat the leftovers the next day and ended up throwing out the rest of the pizza. It's rare for me not to finish pizza so Union Squared in Evanston is a giant no.

Great gluten-free Detroit-style pizza! Small but mighty inside. Great service. Parking can be…read moretough. I try to visit whenever I'm nearby.

Absolutely incredible! The seared foie gras was perfection, and the pork tenderloin was cooked…read moreflawlessly--easily one of the best meals I've had in a long time. A huge shoutout to Furkan, the best server ever! He was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience unforgettable. Trust his recommendations!!! Jilly's Cafe is a true gem. I can't wait to come back!

Looking for the charm of a small, local restaurant with some really great food? Then Jilly's fits…read morethe bill. We've said for years we need to try Jilly's Cafe. So glad we finally did. We'll absolutely be back. Reservations are highly recommended - the restaurant is very small and cozy. I didn't love the hold on a credit card for the reservation and will watch to see when it falls off as someone else on here commented on an issue they had. It would be nice if it could be applied to the bill. Now - onto the dining experience: after being seated, we were promptly brought bread along with wonderful chilled house butter and a duck pate. Really great. We got two appetizers, two meals, and a dessert: Escargot - perfectly seasoned, wonderful sauce that struck a perfect balance of flavors. The puff pastries on top were done to perfection. This was a really great rendition of a classic. Maybe one of the best we've had. Spring Rolls - This was a miss for me and the reason I didn't do a 5 star for this visit. I debated between this and crispy goat cheese and wish I would've done the goat cheese. This had mushrooms, sweet cherries (they looked to be maraschino cherries based on the bright red, which was off), and spinach. It says it has Brie, but I didn't get much of that. The texture of the wrapper was chewy (even difficult to cut) and the flavors didn't come together in a good way for me. It just wasn't pleasant and actually off putting. However, the greens and vinaigrette it sat on were fantastic. If that's an indication of what a salad would be - I'd order one in a heartbeat. Mushroom Risotto- Absolutely delicious. Perfectly done risotto. Wonderful flavors that came together like a symphony. In addition to the incredible mushrooms, there were some diced pieces of asparagus and a few tomatoes. They each were such great quality and favorable. So fresh. The mushroom flavor was the star - but the other components were a great supporting cast and it was so well seasoned. Just the right amount of garlic and other flavors. Nothing overpowered the other. They played off one another. It was a warm hug in a bowl. I'd eat this every day if I could. BBQ Glazed Beef Short Ribs - This was also a hit. Perfectly done, deboned short ribs that were wonderfully seasoned and deliciously glazed. They sat on top of a wonderful helping of mashed potatoes in a red wine Demi glaze. There were delicious carrots and asparagus that played well with the entirety of the dish. The flavors were incredible. While not my order, I did sneak a taste and saw why the person I was with was enjoying it so much. Great portion and really wonderful comfort dish. Chocolate Mousse Cake - Delicious layers of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse. What could be better? Well, having it sit on a chocolate sauce, with a mango puree and a few fresh raspberries and blackberries, of course. It was the perfect way to avoid chocolate overload. It all came together so well. Other callouts: Parking wasn't obvious if you've never been there, but you're able to park in the lot at the auto shop next door. Confirmed this ahead of time. Staff were helpful and friendly. They checked-in just enough. Able to give recommendations too. Portions were generous (but not overly/obnoxiously so). I'd say this was perfect. Already looking forward to returning.

We hopped on the Metra and went down to Wilmette for an early dinner. Napolita is an easy stroll…read morefrom the train station and it is located in an attractive area that has a string of other eateries. The Neopolitan pies here do not disappoint and we also enjoyed a great beet salad. If you prefer eating outside there is seating along the sidewalk but it is fairly compact. All in all a great dining experience!

Had an incredible meal at Napolita in Wilmette! We started with the Calamari, and it was easily…read moresome of the best I've had. It was perfectly crisp, light, and very delicious. The sauce paired with it was the real standout--full of flavor and the perfect complement to the dish. As for the main event, the pizza arrived piping hot and fresh from the oven. The crust had that perfect Neapolitan char, and the toppings were top-tier. It is rare to find a spot where both the starters and the pizza hit it out of the park, but Napolita nailed it. Great atmosphere, even better food. I can't wait to come back!

Disclaimer: I'm a New Yorker who's moved to Chicagoland so maybe I'm a bit snooty but the regular…read moreYelpers in the Midwest should always be viewed with a star and a 1/2 less than what is expected normally. Can't remember the last time we were here but the wife remembered us enjoying their food. Went back last night and was again, a great experience. Fresh pasta, well-seasoned proteins, generous cocktail portion, and 2 bussers whom I felt like, were there to solely cater to our table only; I love restaurants when you don't have to ask, they just know. I would highly recommend this place if you're in the area for an NU event. If you're a local, get your butt over there tonight!

I was looking for a place to have dinner with a former co-worker who lives up near the border of…read moreWisconsin. I was trying to find a place at least midway between us and discovered Carlos and Carlos on Yelp. Carlos and Carlos is old school from the perspective you actually have to call the restaurant to make a reservation. The space itself is located in what I think is a condo building. The space itself is compact, with tables relatively close together. We ended up sitting at table next to the kitchen door, which for me turned out not to be too bad as we were not sitting on top of other folks. The restaurant and bar were packed as it was a Saturday. Based on the size of the space and number of tables, I would strongly suggest making a reservation if you go there. We started out with fresh bread and one of their specials for the night: flash fried calamari served w/fresh tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, shaved garlic, black olives, capers & garlic butter. This was a first for me as I have never had calamari served this way and it was great. Definitely a dish I would drive back to get. The bread was wonderful and hot. I could see through the kitchen as fresh bread was being pulled out of either a warmer or oven, not sure. It was served with some sort of olive oil and pesto, I think. It made for a lovely spread on the bread. For dinner I ordered a dish called "Meatballs" and it was just that, a whole lotta meatballs with some spaghetti thrown in as a side...HAHAHA! Not complaining, just staying a fact. The meatballs and pasta were good, but I would say there was a fair amount of garlic in the dish. I had my dish as a leftover and as I was warming it up, The Doctor commented that he could smell the garlic. The Doctor had the Pollo Vesuvio, which also came with pasta. I had a small piece and it was pretty nice. Again there was more meat than pasta, but again we were not complaining. The chicken was nice and tender and had a lovely flavor to it. My GF got the Risotto Al Fungi (Arborio served with wild mushrooms & goat cheese). Prior to sampling her dish, I would have absolutely stated that this was a dish I would not order in a restaurant as I wouldn't have any interest in it. I tried a spoonful of my GF's and was amazed at how good it was! The broth that the risotto was cooked in was chicken and I think beef. That with the goat cheese made this a very nice dish and the second reason I would drive here to do a repeat visit for dinner. Portion sizes were nice as The Doctor and I had plenty to eat and enough for light snack the next day. My GF had no leftovers, she became a member of the clean plate club. For dessert we shared a slice of the chocolate mousse cake, which was really nice. It had a lovely dark flavor to it and was creamy in texture. Service was nice and everyone was friendly. There is plenty of street parking within walking distance as well. While this is a bit of a drive for us to get to since it is outside of the city, I could see coming back here. I think I want to try a serving of that risotto on my own instead of a taste.

Please bring back the old version of COCO BREW. I'm begging…read more I've been a regular since they first opened a few years ago, I think around 2019? Their Coco Brew used to be one of my absolute favorite coffee drinks for years, up until recently. I'm not exactly sure when the recipe changed, because as far as I remember it still tasted the same through 2025. I've been busy this year and haven't come as often, but the last three times I ordered it, it was completely different. And since it was made by different baristas, I'm assuming this is a recipe change rather than just inconsistency. (Check the photos to see the differences!) The old version was much lighter, mildly sweet, and had that lovely coconut milk aroma. It tasted fresh, smooth, and really balanced. The new version is totally different. The first thing I noticed was the color. It's way darker now. And the taste matches: darker, more sour, and with a strange almost medicinal aftertaste (reminded of some cough medicine..) The gentle sweetness and mildness are completely gone. Now it somehow tastes strong, sour, and watery at the same time. What happened?? Please don't change something that was already so good. Even the ice seems different now. It used to have smaller ice pieces that filled the cup more evenly and let the liquid move through, so you got that really pretty layered look with the coconut milk and cold brew. Now it's large chunks of ice just floating on top. Anyway, this is just my little heartbreak over a drink that used to be so beautiful and delightful. Other than that, the vibe is still nice as usual, maybe a bit more crowded than before. The decor is still cute, and I've always liked the woody interior. It's also one of the brighter coffee shops in Evanston, with really nice natural light.

Love this bright, clean, and professional coffee spot! Plenty of free parking with a large lot…read moreattached, which makes stopping by super easy. The baked goods are incredible, and the baristas are friendly and easy to chat with. Lattes are beautifully made, and I really appreciate the care put into the latte art. A great place for quality coffee with a welcoming vibe.