Long-running bakery & deli featuring New York–style bagels, challah, breakfast, sandwiches & more.
Established, casual Italian-American haunt offering an extensive menu for lunch & dinner.
Pizza & homestyle Italian comfort food served out of a longtime family-owned trattoria.
Intimate, decades-old bistro serving classic & modern, seasonally inspired French fare plus wine.
Old-school American bar & restaurant serving a pared-down menu of burgers, shrimp cocktail & chili.
Cheery eatery offering familiar Chinese & Thai eats, plus lunch specials & carryout.
For all those benighted ex-New Yorkers who complain that Chicago-style pizza isn't greasy enough, and you you can't roll it up, this is the place.
Look for Polish sausage, 1/3-pound fresh burger patty made with 50/50 brisket to chuck on a challah bun with Merkts cheddar and grilled onions, house-made Italian beef, and a grilled salami sandwich on french bread. at this Northbrook cheap-eats destination.
Modern American farm-to-table restaurant celebrating and showcasing the best ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.
The Highland Park deli prides itself on meat that has been farm raised and hormone free. The venue also holds claims that it has passed thorough inspections to be deemed Kosher. Many of the recipes found at Mizrahi Grill have been passed down through generations.
Modern Mexican eatery & bar in a relaxed, family-friendly setting with TV sports & outdoor seats.
Classic cafe with a drive-thru & a menu of pastries, breakfast fare, sandwiches, coffee & smoothies.
This Lettuce Entertain You spot is named for an Italian fishing village on the Adriatic coast known for its fresh fish and seafood. Pastas, steaks and Italian entrees fill out the menu.
Judy's is known for double-decker pizza — with two layers of thin crust, two layers of sausage, cheese, plus all the other ingredients. There's also regular thin-crust and sandwiches.
Francesca's Restaurants feature rustic Italian cuisine and friendly service in a casual, relaxed environment.
Trattoria offering Italian favorites & thin-crust pizza, plus a full bar & carryout.
Restaurant chain serving wood-fired American fare in a contemporary space with a bar.
Owned by the Schlan family for nearly 25 years, this Northbrook restaurant is named for founders Rhea and Lester Schlan’s sons. The Jewish deli serves corned beef and other traditional favorites.
Long-standing, sit-down rib joint serving classic barbecue & comfort fare in a low-key setting.
A full-service delicatessen and restaurant serving traditional Jewish specialties, sandwiches and house-baked breads and pastries. There's a deli counter at the front with a complete line of cold cuts and salads for takeout, too.
Buzzy, long-running Italian nook serving comfort-driven fare in a petite, rustic setting.
This suburban restaurant comes from Isaac and Moishe Nava. They opened La Casa de Isaac in Highland Park on April 29, 2008. It was a chance to bring authentic home-style Mexican cuisine to Chicago’s North Shore.
Casual, old-school eatery with a traditional Italian menu & occasional wine tastings.
Family-friendly American eatery/bar with live music & a menu of classic salads, burgers & mains.
Chicago staple serving traditional Italian fare in old-school digs with a bar & outdoor seating.
A casual American restaurant in Highland Park with global influences and an all-American beer and wine list.
Longtime local breakfast chain serving pancakes, omelets, sandwiches & more in a old-school space.
With roots in Chinese cuisine, P.F. Chang’s honors recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, & beyond. Each item offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it’s a handcrafted cocktail or multi-course dinner.
90-year-old veteran eatery serving a small menu of northern Italian fare as well as wine & drinks.
