Location: Palatine
Top Restaurants in Palatine
Palatine Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Palatine
Palatine (/ˈpælətaɪn/) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a northwestern residential suburb of Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 65,479. In the 2010 census its population had risen to 68,557, making it the seventh-largest community in Cook County and the 18th-largest in the state of Illinois.
Things to do in Palatine
1. Portillo's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Home to America's favorite Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, salads, and chocolate cake.
Reviewed By Sharnord - Saint Louis, Missouri
Efficient service. Consistent quality. No matter what location! Try the Italian Beef/Italian Sausage Sandwich. Terrific testing beef and get the extra gravy at no additional charge. The sausage with fennel is incomparable. Great onion rings, too. The jumbo Chicago Hot Dog could not have been better. Had fries and a soda. All for $19.26. A real buy!
2. Artistic Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By mary c - Evanston, Illinois
We chose Artistic Cuisine based on TA recommendations and were not disappointed! We all enjoyed our dinners very much- salmon, pot roast and steak! Our server was really nice and gave the birthday girl a complimentary tiramisu with a candle for dessert! We had a great time and would definitely recommend to family and friends!
3. Walker Bros. Original Pancake House-Arlington Hts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By Amy Ryann R - Elmwood Park, IL
Free parking lot. Stairs or ramp to get in.
Gorgeous inside features lots of wood, stained glass, 1930's and Victorian themed glass and art work. Tables and booths available. Large space. Clean.
We visited mid evening, only two other tables were filled at the time. Service was mediocre from everyone we encountered, could have been friendlier.
Had apple pancake, large, very gooey. Asked for whipped cream and powdered sugar with it. Was okay. Ordered bacon they burned twice, charged me 5.00 for three shriveled pieces. Was not happy about that. Waitress did not take it off the bill. Coffee was very good, good temp and fresh. Menu offers many omelettes, crepes, eggs and potatoes. Only a few sandwiches. Not designed for lunches and dinners. lox available for 11.00 but did not see portion size. Tried spicy harbonaro potatoes with pico, were tasty.
Would I go again? Yes
Pricing? Okay, slightly over priced but normal for this type of location. I really loved the decor so it was hard to complain because of this.
Recommendations: get a few things and share with someone to try multiple items
4. Pita Pita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Vacationalways87 - Chicago, Illinois
This restaurant has the best Mediterranean food. Everything on the menu has always been so delicious. What make is even better is that it's so affordable and I never leave hungry. I always have leftovers. They have two other locations as well and I hope they open more. I crave this food at least once a week!
5. Egg Harbor Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By JordanS8 - Sarasota, Florida
I have been coming here for over 25 years. What I like best is the innovative cutting edge menu. The omelettes and all the other breakfast dishes are creative and delicious. If it wasn’t for Walker Bros., this would be the best breakfast in Arlington Heights. One day I might try lunch!
6. Red Apple Pancake House & Cafe of Palatine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Conveniently Located, Excellent Food, Comfortable Restaurant
Reviewed By Dr_Xaos - Palatine, Illinois
Wife and I went for brunch on a Monday morning. Place had a number of other people dining there, but they weren’t overly busy at the time.
Service was polite but fairly sporadic and distant, so maybe busier than what it seemed walking in. Waitress took orders and didn’t see again until food came. Didn’t see again until she dropped off the check to be paid. Had to have another waitress refresh drinks, since we couldn’t catch our original waitress. Meal was decent but a little disappointing. Wife had chocolate crepes, which were adequate. I had the chorizo breakfast burrito, which was pretty good albeit a little greasy. However, my hash browns were scorched/burnt.
Portions were good, and prices were decent as well. Not a cheap place to go, but you pay a reasonable price for what you get. Just a little disappointed that the meal wasn’t a bit better. Place is probably better than average, but our experience wasn’t “very” good.
7. Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 526 reviews
Reviewed By alexanderblake - Chicago, IL
One of the most valuable characteristics in today's society is consistency. Consistency in business practices, consistency in personal responsibilities, consistency in showing up ready to take on the world -- even, albeit slightly unrelated, the consistency of grandma's homemade pasta sauce!
Wildberry is consistently amazing. While you will almost always wait 30+ minutes for breakfast it IS ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. The food is always delicious - picture perfect in its delivery with just the right mixture of meal vs. plate. The coffee bar in the lobby / waiting area allows you to grab a smoothie or a macchiato while you wait for your table, and it consistently delivers a treat for your taste buds.
I know what I like, so I always order Eggs Benedict. The poached eggs are wonderfully done, leaving a yoke that cascades out like caramel on a sundae. My wife orders some variation of waffle/pancake adorned with beautiful fruits and berries, gently smothered in velvety maple syrup.
It's such a great place that we had our very first breakfast date there we had a server named Choli, then came back (we live in Texas now) two years later, engaged. We had Choli again! THEN, we came back the following year married, and Choli remembered us!
With family still living in Schaumburg, Wildberry is a staple we do not skip on our trips home. Ever.
So don't be deterred by other reviews complaining about the wait. You'll wait an hour outside Richard Walker's for food that isn't even a fraction as good as Wildberry. Come hungry, grab a mocha while you wait, and enjoy your new breakfast tradition: Wildberry.
8. Brandt's of Palatine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravelers34 - Chicago
My wife and I decided to have dinner here after hearing great things about this restaurant/bar. We both ordered their “Black N Blue Burger” which was very good. The fries were cooked perfectly and not oily or greasy. Good service. We will definitely be putting Brandt's of Palatine on our radar of places to eat in in this area.
9. Agio Italian Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By acoens - Schaumburg, Illinois
I love Agios and have been here many times.My neighbor is treating me for my birthday so she said for me to pick the spot and since she has never been here, I thought it would be a Great Treat for both of us..The food, service, etc. is always excellent.!!
10. Palm Court
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By fcgfcg - mt prospect
Not our first meal at this lovely dining establishment. Holidays are their speciality and Easter is always a joy. Menu items left nothing to the imagination. Baked ham, roasted lamb and outstanding duck, just to name a few were offered, among other meat and fish choices. We zeroed in on lamb and duck, both of which were served with soup or salad, wild rice and sauted fresh vegetables. Brandy Manhattan and Prosecco added pizzaz to our meals and expert service from well trained staff rounded out our dinner experience. Love this supper club and will visit soon and always. Thank you "Palm" as we call it, for making our Easter special.
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