Location: Glencoe
Top Restaurants in Glencoe
Top 10 Italian food in Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Reviews on Italian food in Glencoe, Illinois, United States. Glencoe (/ˈɡlɛnˌkoʊ/) is a village in northeastern Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the total population was 8,723. Glencoe is located on Chicago's North Shore and is located within the New Trier High School District.
Things to do in Glencoe
10. Maggiano's - Old Orchard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 272 reviews
Welcome to Maggiano's Old Orchard, located in the Old Orchard Shopping Center off Edens Expressway & Golf Road. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Double Tree Hotel & the Edens Plaza Shopping Center. Maggiano's 350-seat dining room is an ideal locati
Reviewed By SJDaoust
Terrific Italian food with an Old World Flair! Love the dinner for two. Starter to or two dinner salads, two entrees and a dessert to share! PLUS you each get a entree to take home for tomorrow! Classic Italian and specialty items, too. Great drinks menu and wines.
9. Adelheidi's Organics
About adelheidi Marion Adelheid: cooking, jamming, preparing, fermenting and processing food was always as common for Marion as breathing air. She was helping her grandmother jamming fruits without preservatives which were stored for years. Most things pr
Reviewed By sandrabA2970YK
This ice cream and coffee shop is exceptional. The ingredients are organic and delicious. They are are also low on sugar and have exceptional vegan options. The waffle cones are fresh and exceptional. Additionally the coffee and lates are delicious
8. Francesca's North
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Stephen P
Stopped here for a very late lunch (or very early dinner) with a friend. We noted the interesting ceiling design which included sound absorbing fabric baffles. Most places don't give much thought to designing a space acoustically for good conversation. This place does. We were seated and the service was friendly and fast. I had a vegetable pasta that was very good plus. The rigatoni cooked to a perfect al dente texture. Most Americans do not understand that in Italy pasta is about texture, not really about the sauce. It was also lightly dressed, in the Italian style. The vegetables: eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, etc. were grilled, not sautéed and so had a wonderful char flavour to them. Each one was done to its perfection so it appears that each vegetable was grilled separately. The default appetiser was bread and olive oil with a small plate of grated parmesan. The parmesan was a nice touch. The oil was infused with, among other things, oregano. You have to really like oregano. I found it a little more bitter than I like. Plain extra virgin oil and salt and pepper are plenty. As we were in a rush we didn't try the dolce. The prices were reasonable and it represented good value. I would go again.
7. Convito Cafe and Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By smdds
Great meal, served by the pro server Mikael. The grilled asparagus was a perfect starter, and the salmon and trout are very nice preps. The winner though, was the liver (bacon and onions) - thinly sliced and floured, very tender. Terrific!
6. Viaggio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Bill L
We did not plan to go to Viaggio on a cold snowy night, but since we had an errand in the neighborhood, we decided to try it. We are certainly glad we did. There have been several different restaurants in the space and the current owners did not change much of the decor from the prior Italian restaurant. But their menu and the quality of the food are huge steps up. We shared a stacked eggplant appetizer that was both artistic and tasty. It consists of two stacks, each of which contains on the bottom a piece of lightly breaded and fried eggplant topped by a tomato slice, a mozzarella cheese slice and another piece of eggplant; over the top of each stack is shredded arugula with a nice drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. My wife had the "eight finger cavatelli" dish with an excellent sauce while I had the orechiette, a good winter dish comprised of pasta, white beans, garlic, crumbled sausage, escarole and olive oil. Portions were so generous that we each took home half our meals for the next night. We also took home one piece of each of the coconut cake and cannoli that were very fresh and flavorful. The staff is friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable about the dishes. This restaurant is a welcomed addition to our neighborhood and a place to which we will return - soon!
5. Piero's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
A family owned Pizzeria that has been a Ravinia Neighborhood Landmark since 1980. Creating the freshest possible Pizza, Pasta, and Sandwiches is the most important goal Piero's. Stop in and see why the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times and WGN Chicag
Reviewed By paulcB6604SH
Whenever ex-Chicagoans visit us, eating Pieroâs pizza is a must on their itinerary. Their stuffed and pan pizzas are amazing. Many choices of toppings and ingredients. Delivery is always hot. Many other Italian choices on the menu in addition to their great pizza.
4. Next Door Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Charlie M
Was traveling and had the pleasure of eating here. I'll eat almost anything Italian but this was truly spectacular. The space is elegant and romantic, but the bar was still full of energy from the beautiful bartender Marcy, and sports located upfront. I enjoyed one of the best old fashions I have had in a while, pear salad, warm bread, eggplant with pasta, finished off with tiramisu. ALL of the food was amazing. I had an amazing time and would recommend it for any occasion.
3. Pancetta Regional Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Italian-inspired flavors and style-forward design are the core elements that went into creating Pancetta. The menu tempts a wide range of palates with top quality ingredients and thoughtfully prepared dishes served in a sleek yet casual space.
Reviewed By GeorgeFMarkhamON
Lunch was great: a delicious salmon and a tasty hamburger (although the concept of "well-done" for the hamburger was difficult for the kitchen to accept). Dinner, however, was a disaster. Both pastas were overcooked, the sauce tasteless, and the vegetables indistinguishable. We ended up buying chocolate bars instead.
2. Mino's Italian
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Jodi R
We were in town for the weekend and were visiting family that live nearby. They'd suggested Mino's for dinner, so we were excited to try this restaurant based on their recommendation.My first impression was how loud it is. We were thankfully seated in the back area of the restaurant with diminished noise levels, but it was still challenging to have any kind of quality conversation with family without having to raise your voice or yell to hear one another. Food was average. My husband and I shared a mushroom pizza, which was good, but, definitely not great. I also requested to lighten the amount of cheese on part of the pizza, which they easily accommodated. There are very few items on the menu for vegans/vegetarians, very limited. I did enjoy the brussel sprouts appetizer, but nothing stood out that would entice me to return. I would strongly encourage reservations since this place fills up quickly, especially if dining on the weekend, or with a group six or larger.
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1. Francesco's Hole In The Wall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By Cubs_Fan007
We had a real good dinner here the other night. All the ingredients are super fresh and you can tell the pasta is homemade. I had chicken vesuvio, which would have been great except for the ten pounds of garlic on top....it was everywhere...I could barely eat it. Plus it was swimming in a bed of butter/olive oil....I would not recommend ordering this dish...or order it without garlic and sauce on side. Too bad, since the chicken seemed quite tasty. However, I would return and try the pasta dishes which I think they are known for. Service was a bit sketchy, I ordered a glass of Chianti and ended up with some sort of white wine....and at end of meal we got the wrong bill.....and then even after that our waitress said she charged the wrong amount....huh?? This place is VERY noisy so that may have something to do with the miscommunications....however I would still come back and recommend to others. Prices are ok for the area and what you get. Come early or you probably have a long wait as they do not take reservations and there are only like 15 tables.
