Everything you're looking for in family Italian restaurant. The sautéed fish was a hit, and…read moreRigatoni vodka with sausage, creamy as silk and a crowd pleaser. I have to say both Red wines (Montepulciano and Sangiovese) were pretty bad so they need to work on their Italian reds but not deducting given the rest of the experience.

Francesca's Intimo is a great Italian restaurant with amazing ambiance. It's a perfect place for…read moredate night. FOOD: we stated with the calamari, risotto, and carpaccio. All three appetizers were delicious and I'll definitely get them again. The calamari was fried to perfection. I hate it when it's chewy and that was not the case with their calamari. For my main dish, I got the sea scallops linguine with spinach and tomato cream sauce. It was sooo good. My favorite pasta from there. They did not skimp on the sea scallops. We ordered 4 desserts: tiramisu, lemon olive oil cake, sticky toffee carrot cake, and chocolate torte. All the desserts were good but my favorite was the tiramisu. It's probably one of my favorite place to get tiramisu. Honestly, you probably cannot go wrong with any of their desserts. The one thing I was kind of disappointed with the Hugo spritz but not a big deal. It was weirdly too light for me SERVICE: service was slow in the beginning. It took awhile for the waiter to get to our table. But after that it was great.

Wow! Just Wow! I can't recommend this place enough. It's an art gallery + a restaurant, serving up…read morethe most delicious Asian fusion dishes. I went here with a group of 5 via a reservation. We were immediately welcomed and greeted by a wonderful host who sat us and explained the menu options and recommended we try everything. We did just that we tried over half the menu and everything was incredible. Highly recommend the deviled eggs, brussel sprouts, bao buns, spicy edamame, udon noodles and more. After dinner we popped into the other side of the bar which is an art gallery and the bartender was so friendly, welcoming and fun! We walked around the art gallery, enjoying the beautiful exhibit and sipped our cocktails for at least an hour. This was such a wonderful experience, we will def be back!

We are really excited to try this because it was advertised as a speakeasy, which was right next to…read morethe gallery restaurant that we have been to before and we like their food. It wasn't so much a speakeasy because it was not hidden, but that didn't really matter to us once we were there . The food was Asian themed and they had different drinks than the other restaurant next-door . I thought the focal point would be a bar in the middle of the restaurant, but there was never any bar that I could locate so that was also confusing. The food was really good. We had black garlic, deviled eggs, some tuna tartare and a lamb Ragu that was really good. So if you're looking for speakeasy, this is not really a speakeasy, but it has really good Asian food so just an FYI when browsing the Internet. The only reason I gave it four stars is because I was expecting one thing when I walked in and I got another, but we were pleasantly surprised with the food and drinks that we received so we will be back.

Chicago deep dish was what we wanted to try being in Chicago for the first time! My son, just…read moregraduated from the Navy the day before and being in Chicago we wanted to try. You gotta try deep dish a this restaurant did not disappoint. The man at the desk took our order and was very helpful with explaining us on size and what we were looking for! Very cute shops to walk up and down the street while we waited for our pizza that was being made! Even love watching the train go by while we sat there eating! Thank you so much for making my first time a great experience in knocking it out of the park with a delicious pizza ! My husband and I did think it was very funny when my daughter asked why the sauce was on the top lol

Great Chicago Thin Crust on the North Shore. Deep dish is not for everyone, even the frozen pizza…read moreaisle is increasing thin crust options. Taste great and less carbs!

We got a flyer in the mail featuring some good looking pizzas, pub favorites, and tacos de harina…read more Never heard of Cansino's, but we had to try them out. Man, am I glad we got the flyer, because they have since become one of our local favorites! For the longest time, Lou Malnati's was our favorite Chicago style deep dish pizza, but Cansino's is now #1 in town for us. Their cheese blend is soooo creamy, stretchy, and delicious! It's apparently their own in-house blend of California cheeses, and it reminds us of the tasty Wisconsin brick that's popular in Detroit style (possibly a little creamier but less salty). Their tomato sauce is super savory, with a rich herb blend and not too sweet or tart - it's so satisfying! The crust is firm and delicious, and their sausage is leaner than Lou's while having a stronger fennel essence. We still love other Chicago style deep dish pizzas, but Cansino's will be the first on our list when we get a craving. We love onion rings in principle, but are a little particular about how we enjoy them. Cansino's onion rings are excellent - crispy seasoned breading and supple onion slices that are cooked juuuust right. Their fries are also really tasty, and we loved their fried mushrooms. I've tried two of their Mexican style tortas, which were also very good (I loved the fajita style veggies and beans, and the seasoned beef was pretty good). The steak and veggies were excellent, and their bread was pretty good. Next time, I REALLY wanna try their paninos. Their staff is super-friendly, giving us great suggestions of new things to try. The restaurant is always clean and well lit. Prices are fair for the neighborhood. Their preparation times are reasonable, and everything we've ordered was ready on time. There's plenty of parking right in front of the shop, and their front entrance is easily accessible. They're right across the street from the Fort Sheridan Metra Station, so I recommend trying them out if that's your stop. They also have some breakfast items, so it might be a good treat before your morning commute. We're definitely going to be trying more of Cansino's menu, and we'll be sure to add more photos and updates.

tried cansino's pizza for carryout last weekend. got the thin crust marguerita, along with two…read moresalads, house garden salad and individual antipasto salad. the salads were very good--cold, crisp and fresh. pizza was okay--already cold and needed big reheating at home. also ordered spaghetti with marinara sauce. honestly we were both disappointed. the sauce was so-so, and lacked...alot. also had cheese already baked on it w/o having requested it--not thrilled with that. sadly, would not order that again. the interior of the restaurant is clean, bright and eating in is available. the takeout order was taken carefully and promptly.

- On a trip to Milwaukee from Chicago, I stopped by for a late dinner, and I'm so glad I did. The…read morephotos I saw online immediately made me crave pizza (which doesn't happen often)--and there were no regrets! - We went with the Margarita pizza our way, with an Italian sausage add-on. It was delicious--crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and perfectly balanced flavors. - The restaurant is in a quaint little town, quiet yet lively for the time of the night. The space is cozy and well-kept, and the walls are lined with an impressive collection of wine (wish I could've sampled a few!). The staff was super friendly and attentive to me and other patrons. Overall, it's a great spot for a relaxed and satisfying meal.

My new favorite pizza place in the north shore! Pizza is incredible! Not your American (neither NY…read morenor Chicago) type of pizza. Not greasy, the 30-days fermented dough hold up, light airy and crispy texture. Fresh ingredients toppings they don't skim on kids pizza either! Great wine by the glass menu and love the wine shop concept for some wine shopping afterward. Wine and pizza, what's not to like!

While I definitely think the cheese and Italian deli section of this shop is more impressive than…read morethe cafe, Moncafe has pretty good food and friendly staff. Of the sandwiches, I found the eggplant sandwich disappointing because it was an eggplant parm-type sandwich rather than grilled eggplant. The prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich with arugula on the other hand, ZING!!! I would order that over and over again. Their espresso was smooth and caffeinated, just like I like it. The outdoor seating area is a pretty nice spot to catch up with a girlfriend or grab lunch with your mom. Canine friendly.

Ordered takeout for the first time and overall it was a smooth experience. It took about 20-30…read moreminutes, which was reasonable, and there were no issues with parking or paying when I arrived. We ordered the Margherita pan pizza and the thin mac and cheese bacon pizza. The Margherita was my favorite. I thought I had ordered it thin crust, but it came as pan instead. The crust was a bit thick, but honestly one slice was very filling. For two people, it felt like a lot of bread -- but the toppings were really good and everything tasted fresh. You could tell the ingredients were high quality. The mac and cheese bacon pizza was good too, but you definitely have to like both mac and cheese and bacon to fully enjoy it. I personally liked it better without the bacon, but it's still a must-try if you're into unique pizza combinations. Overall, solid first takeout experience and I'd definitely order again.

Looking for authentic Chicago deep dish, without it tasting touristy? This is your place. It was…read morerecommended by a local for its authenticity. I kept the order simple and went with a pepperoni deep dish. It was great! Sauce had good flavor and wasn't overly spicy, while the crust had just the right amount of crunch with a buttery flavor. It wasn't heavy on salt either. They made everything how we ordered it. The employees even provided us with plastic ware and plates to go. If in the area, take the trip to visit this or have it delivered. You won't go wrong!

Chief's is a great local pub. Decor is traditional sports themed but it doesn't feel like a sports…read morebar. Much more like a community pub where family's can take their kids and where folks go for happy hour. Food was great! We recently moved into the area and are ordering cheese curds everywhere it's served. Chiefs is our favorite so far!! Service is solid. The place does get busy but the staff HUSTLES. Will def be on our regular rotation

I'm so sad they took away the tot nachos -- totchos. However, the pretzel bites were so good --…read moresomehow fried? I had a delicious fried shrimp bowl, and another friend raved about the All You Can Eat Fish Fry (they got about 3 pieces of fish and I saw them get 3 more!). My other friends had the sliders and salmon. Always a great and fun option, but bring back the totchos!

My party wanted to go further afield than usual and try out a few places in Highwood. Scotty's has…read moreamazing food! I did not try any of the cocktails or other adult beverages, but it was reported by another member of our group that the Old Fashioned was a delight. There's both a nice outdoor seating area in warmer months and really pretty dining room and bar. Our server, Jay, was great at answering questions about the menu. Everyone loved their selections. I had a special: Lake Superior whitefish in a light tomato-garlic cream sauce with spinach. It was absolutely delicious and wish it was a regular menu item! The pork chops were very nice, as was the salmon and chicken risotto special that the other folks got. We look forward to returning!

Polly was an incredible server everyhing was perfect. The meal chicken picatta and Chicken…read moreMilanese were ordered only negative was the chicken was excellent but a bit dry.

We had such a nice and casual experience at Maevery Public House…read more It was packed when we arrived early, which presented us with optimal seating. I love those cushioned seats that hug you. We spent a good couple of hours here between drinks and eats. Considering how much we consumed, it was such a pleasant surprise to be under what I thought it would cost. Only a couple toes vs. an arm and a leg! The mezcal drinks were very good, along really with everything we had. Didn't get much in the way of pictures but hey, you should be dining anyways. Put that phone away and enjoy a fantastic meal here when you're in the area. We'll be coming back again for sure!

Out of state visitors! Was recommended by my friend that lives here. We had 3 in our group…read more We waited a bit before the bartender showed and filled our waters (pretty sure we were not in his section). Fred was awesome! The restaurant sits in a tiny strip on a very cool looking street. The hostess sat us quickly to the left of the restaurant, a little strip of booth style tables. The lights above the table were not lit. Phone flashlights were needed to see the menu (old folks). Time was 5:30pm. Unsure why, but we had the bartender as our server (Fred). He was lights out! Food. I had the skirt steak. It was ok. The amount of salsa accoutrement was too much, it was the only thing on the plate and matched the length of the steak. The salsa alongside the steak you could tell was not fresh, it had a dull grayish look to it, with no fresh vibrance to it. The potatoes on the side were ok, probably more suited alongside the steak. Overall I'd say, if the middle of the Shepards Pie was cold that tells me it's not fresh made to order, and the not so fresh salsa, they just need to tighten up. I think it's very close to a top notch restaurant in a sought after neighborhood.