This shop has been around for 12 years and I came across it just recently. I was in the area…read morelooking for grabbing lunch and Dario's showed up on my search. Out of curiosity, I decided to check it out. Located across from the railroad tracks and near the Metra station, Dario's is a local institution that serves up tasty sandwiches and more. I liked their sandwiches options on the menu. The variety was good. I ordered their Fiesta Panini that's made with pulled pork, habañero aioli, muenster cheese, red peppers, red onions, and avocado. I wanted something to drink and I saw that they have homemade lemonade with cool, different flavors. I got me a small Guava Lemonade. My panini was freshly prepared. It had a good flavor w/ a nice kick of heat from the habañero aioli (but not spicy in the typical habañero flavor sense). The pulled pork was delicious in taste and texture along with the toppings of muenster cheese, the habañero aioli, red peppers, red onions, and avocado. I should've eaten only one half of the sandwich but I couldn't resist having more, so I finished it. The panini was darn delicious. I liked the restaurant's cozy dining area with outside light coming in. They have a nice patio area as well which would be perfect to sit at on a nice weather day. The staff were friendly and helpful. I liked Dario's a lot and will be going for more. Check them out.

The good about Dario's is the food. I was surprised and thought the sandwich and salad I had was…read morereally good! Haven't had a panini like that in a minute. However, my issue is that I went in with one other person and we ordered two paninis and two cans of sprite (one of each for each of us), with one salad bowl to share. It was $55 dollars after tax. Maybe it's me but it seems like a lot. The service isn't really a question here. It's not bad. They call your name, you grab your food, and bus your own table when you're done. Pretty standard. However, If they did that for you, the price wouldn't bother me as much because thats a proper service. To talk a bit about the restaurant itself, it's small with more space to eat outside than inside, but thats just lovely right now in the summer. The place looks clean too. They had complimentary coffee which was nice. The staff are reasonably young. Probably late high school or freshmen in college but that doesn't mean they can't do a good job. Overall, I don't know if I'd recommend this place to everyone. Im conflicted. I like big portions and quality foods of course, and this was great in flavor, just pricey. To reference the surrounding area, I can go here, or to Emits across the street which is consider the finest dining in downtown Palatine past the Argentinean Bendita and Bella Pizza, and spend around the same amount of money. Still the best panini I've had in a while though.

If Ren and Stimpy were to eat here they would probably shout "Happy happy burger burger!" The menu…read moreseems pretty much the same as when the restaurant was its previous incarnation and the burgers and fries still taste good. On our last visit I had the Barrington burger because when in Barrington.... The burger was huge! The ingredients were high quality, from the bun to the veggies and crispy bacon inside. It's a pretty messy burger so be prepared to wash up afterwards. The kiddo got the mac and cheese meal and it looked like it came out of the Kraft box but no complaints from her since she likes that stuff. The smothered fries we shared were a bit too drenched in sauce for me but the fries themselves were delicious. Service was friendly and our orders didn't take too much time to make.

What a cute cafe on Highway 14! Staff was friendly and kind. They make their sauces, including the…read moreMango Habanero! The Buffalo Soldier wrap is handful with some to share. It did not disappoint. Thank you!!

My husband and I went to Craving Gyros to get dinner on a Thurday night. Even close to closing time…read morethere was a lot of traffic in this restaurant. We had the gyro plates with French fries and the chicken gyro. The food was good and cooked fresh. The gyro meat had a nice crisp to it. The veggies on the chicken sandwich were fresh. Next time I go back I'll save room for the baklava and other desserts. I highly recommend Craving Gyros.

I have been to Craving Gyros two times total, and both the times I have had good food and service…read more On my first visit, I had their Gyros sandwich and fries, and in my recent visit, I had their gyro burger and jalapeños cheddar poppers. Upon entering the restaurant, I checked out their menu on the wall above the ordering counter. I was craving a burger but was also in the mood to have a gyro. My eyes fell upon their gyros burger ($6.99). It came on a toasted brioche bun with a beef patty, gyro meat, lettuce, tomato, carmelized onions, and tzatziki sauce. This was the perfect item I could have ordered on this visit. I love a good gyros burger. I have had it a few times before elsewhere. I also ordered cheesy garlic bread, jalapeños cheddar poppers, and a fountain drink. The food came out shortly after ordering. My burger looked so good that I could hardly wait to dig in. The cheesy garlic bread was placed together, looking like a sandwich instead of cut-up flat pieces of bread. It was good in taste. The jalapeño cheddar poppers were hot and fresh. My very first bite of the gyros burger was full of flavor. I tasted everything that was in the burger. The gyro meat and the beef patty were flavorful and cooked properly. The tzatziki sauce added a nice touch to the flavor of the burger. The brioche bun was soft and toasted just the right way. Overall, I had a good experience again, just like I did on my first visit. The service was good, the prices were reasonable, the restaurant was clean and inviting. The restaurant is located at a busy intersection. Their parking is adjacent to the building that houses the restaurant and one or two other shops. Check out Craving Gyros if you haven't before. It is definitely worth a visit and more. I look forward to going back here again.

Food was fantastic! For our 40 person party. Dealing with Anthony and Lisa was seamless. Will…read moredefinitely have them cater my next one!

Food is ok . The focaccia sandwich isn't as good as I remember. The pasta salad was dripping in oil…read more, the chicken in the chicken soup was tough . I asked for a small and got a pint . There's still a huge plastic divider when trying to place order so he can't hear properly and not very friendly . People don't stick around to eat here . They mostly have to go orders . The only thing I like is their cannolis so I may be back for that one day

The food was great as always. They never listen to your special requests but you can pick the…read morethings out that you don't like. Things happen. What I didn't like was a waiter/gentleman/pretending owner who was present and assumed that women don't work at all and just live off of the money that the husbands make. I really felt offended by his attitude.

Third time (in a week) is a charm…read more.. Yep, back we went, and I am not done w the menu yet! Start w the wonderful cheese curds - they were hot and A loved the garlic sauce...wow so good. The skins and the homemade chips and salsa are spectacular also...couldn't pick just one. A went back to the ribs (winner), while M had the Ceaser salad (huge) and I had the B-b-q chicken sandwich...delicious in its own right. Service was exceptional (as usual) and beers were cold! Such a great experience... Now for the pulled pork sandwich...next time

This has to be an Italian restaurant disguised as a sports bar! The food here is fantastic and…read morenothing you'd expect especially when ordering a 4 course italian dinner next to the guy eating hot wings and pizza. Great selection drinks and well priced on top of that. The pizza here is incredible too. Service is awesome too. When they gave me square cut instead of pie cut like I asked, they offered to remake the whole pizza. Next time I said! Gave them a slide this time and didn't regret it. I recommend the minestrone soup, calamari, and any shrimp and/or pasta dish on the menu if you're going for straight italian cuisine. However, if you're going for pizza and live on the wild side. Their Sweet Chili Pizza with extra sweet chili sauce is phenomenal. They give you a whole bowl to dunk in! JL's is a must try if you haven't already.

Best thin crust pizza around. Reasonably priced. We sat at the bar on a friday early evening. The…read moreplace was packed with commuters, sports fans, families and locals all eating pizza. No frills sports bar with cement flooring. Good service at bar. Excellent crispy hot pizza. I haven't been here since it was Burning Ambitions cigar and restaurant bar. Not much has changed inside except upper level tables are gone. I'd definitely go back for the pizza. Nice barkeep ladies serving up hot pizza.

Solid Mediterranean venue from a family-owned restaurant that ensures your meal is made to order…read more GYRO PLATE Everything you'd expect from a fast food gyro with great flavor, paper thin slices of onion, and fresh tomato. While I identify with other Yelper's 'concerns' over excessive sauce and toppings, I'm a BIG fan of accoutrement. I have no problem pushing some of the sauce or toppings aside so I can focus on the food. I found myself adding the components I want to create the flavor I was aiming for.

Got a double cheeseburger from them. Very tasty. Only gripe was I had to pay extra for fries. 10/10…read morewould order again.

Great casual dining with amazing views of Lake Zurich. Ample outdoor dining room available, weather…read morepermitting. Full service bar inside. Menu is casual, offering mainly handhelds. I personally recommend the grilled fish cod tacos. The fish is flaky, and each taco is topped with coleslaw. Each entree comes with a complementary side. Food prices are reasonable between $15-$20 dollars an entree.

I went here for the first time based another reviews. Some were mixed. This restaurant/pub is…read morehidden gem that is quaint, but they have a really nice indoor/outside patio area. Parking can be a bit tricky though but worth it! The ambience facing the lake was really nice. The waitress Victoria W. was very attentive and I met the owner Bob who was very personable. The pesto chicken sandwich was fresh and delicious and same with the curly french fries (that other people raved about). Highly recommended! I was told the fish tacos were very good too. However, I do not recommend the red sangria as the way it was made tasted more like a wine cooler. The Stiegl grapefruit radler beer was light and refreshing though. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu and other cocktails. I give this place 4.5 stars.

I absolutely LOVE that this place is a drive thru. That general area can be a bit of a nightmare…read morewith parking, so it's nice not having to battle. I've tried my fair amount of smoothies from here & each one is pretty tasty - I'm a big fan of the island detox green, mostly because some of the others can be pretty high in calories. I highly recommend getting the app, there's so many discounts you can use to get the price of a smoothie down. I will say, that sometimes the wait times in the drive thru can be very, very long. I'm not sure if that's normal for a smoothie place, but don't expect to be in/out like some fast food places. Overall, I think this is a great addition to the area!

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has been one of my go to spots for a flavorful smoothie. Unfortunately, the…read morelocation in Lake Zurich is disgusting. They prepped my sweet potatoes without being conscientiousness to what they were serving. The photo provided speaks for itself. They are serving mold. Not recommended. Health department needs to inspect this location.

I've avoided this place for a few years because twice in a row, their hotdogs were served with…read moresoggy buns. I thought I'd give it another try today, and Whaddya know? Buns are soggy. Counterman's defense was that the buns were steamed (likely over steamed). Well, pretty much everyone steams their buns and others don't have the same problem. The condiments were a bit sloppy, and that plus the buns make a dog that just wants to fall apart. There are several dog&burger joints nearby, and of the ones I've tried, they're all better.

I would avoid this at all costs. I ordered 4 meals for my family and am very disappointed. Food…read morequality is very poor. We had an issue with ordering online and the girl at the counter was very bad. The sides are small and over priced, the food was bland. I will never go back even though we live within 5 min of this place. Overall very poor experience.