Good deli. Sandwiches are seriously huge and stuffed with meat…read more I got the lox bagel sandwich. I wish the tomato and cucumber were sliced thinner for an easier bite. Because they're kind of thick, it makes for a sandwich where all the filling slides right out. I guess I wish the bagel had a little more give to it as well instead of being on the stiffer side. But obviously it's still very tasty. The potato pancakes are not quite the style I like. These are thick and dense--like the size of a burger. I think I prefer when they're thinner and soft on the inside but crispy outside.

The challah rolls here might be the best I've ever had. So soft and delicious. I think it's worth…read moremaking a trek out here just for this. I'm I accidentally got the soft salami instead of the hard salami. It was more like bologna. The rainbow star cookies were amazing. Not too sweet and just like the ones I remember getting as a kid in New York. They also have discounted bagels at the end of the weekend. I recommend grabbing a bag to take home and the slicing them and putting them in the freezer. There is plenty of free parking and they do have a few tables in the front if you want to dine there.

We headed north to Skokie to see a friend play some jazz and ate at Ascione beforehand. We are so…read moreglad we did. The restaurant is a gorgeous, huge space, with two dining rooms. The main dining room has a view of the kitchen, and the second dining room is adjacent to the bar. I recommend the bar, as I am not a fan of open kitchens and if you are lucky you can get a table against the windows, secluded from the hubbub. It is a loud, energetic space. They have a solid cocktail program, particularly their riff on a Black Manhattan with bourbon and Demerara - a refugee from an Old Fashioned. I recommend swapping out bourbon for rye and holding the Demerara - its an excellent drink. A good collection of Italian and American wines. We ordered the Lemelson, a light bodied Pinot from Willamette Valley. It paired well with the lobster ravioli special and roast chicken. For food, we ordered the aforementioned entrees, and started with the meatballs and the beet salad. The meatballs were superb, flavorful and juicy. The beet salad was delicious, as were the entrees. Just a note, they have a very heavy hand with the sauces. The lobster ravioli came with a cognac cream sauce that painted the plate. It had much more tomato than I was led to believe but the dish was still very good. Kelly had the red wine reduction on the side for her chicken, and it was a veritable bowl of soup! The mushrooms are actually in the sauce, and it has a strong bitter flavor - I liked it but it was not Kelly's favorite. Still, a very good dish. We went light for dessert and had a scoop of gelato and a scoop of sorbet. They were both excellent. Service is friendly, the tables have plenty of space between them and the restrooms are accessible. No valet, but a free city lot is a short block away and street parking is available. Definitely worth a trip from the city.

Met with some friends after work and they suggested Ascione (which one of them had already been to…read moreseveral times). Spacious and elegant, the bar area seemed even larger than the dining room, though not many people were there for Happy Hour (please add more options to Happy Hour). We split a charcuterie plate (not exciting) and some pinsas (flatbread pizzas), one a margherita style and the other a pesto flavor (our favorite). We basically met to have some drinks and catch up but I would have welcomed a few more choices. The staff was very attentive and friendly and even sent out some complimentary bruschetta. There is plentiful free parking. It's great to have another restaurant in this area of downtown Skokie. Though I didn't have dinner, my friends recommend it!

I've lived in Chicago my entire life. Worked in Skokie for years and have plenty family there…read more Which is why I'm sad to say this is my first time here. I called in and ordered a gyros combo over the phone and the employee was like "okay a number ten, anything else?" I replied no and was at the restaurant in 10 minutes. I get there and the menu says the # 10 is a chicken breast sandwich ‍. So I go to the cashier and make sure theyre making a gyros, which they werent. But the kids were really chill about it and started to make the gyros instantly when they realized thats what I wanted. A greek gyro is unlike any other. Thin strips, perfectly placed into the pita. Sauce was over all the strips not just the top. Fries looked to be the frozen kind(still fried perfectly tho) but they complemented the sandwich just right. All in all, great place and the restaurant itself was SUPER clean. I would just recommend not to repeat the combo # to customer to confirm what they want since some people may not know the difference between a #1 and a #10. Either way I recommend.

I don't always write reviews . Grecian Kitchen has always…read morehad good food . I just want to say that the last two visits the food was excellent! I ordered Chicken Kabob dinners and they were better than ever. We also ordered 2 Steak salads that were excellent!

I received a warm welcome when I entered the door. The front area of the restaurant was full so we…read morewere led to the back, enclosed patio. There was a funky smell at first (the wood, the alley?) but we eventually just got used to it. I would suggest something to battle the smell. The waitress mentioned the specials for the night and when she said Short Rib, I was sold. It was delicious. Only sad thing is that the average person will probably never take leftovers home. The portion, as pricey as it is, is just right for one person. The margarita I had was good and the Tres Leches dessert was a perfect ending.

I was in the area and wanted something close to me and this popped up. I walked in and was…read moreimmediately greeted. It's a smaller space so I opted for the bar so I didn't have to wait. The bartender was friendly during my encounter. I ordered a nonalcoholic margarita, crispy potatoes with crema, and the flautas. The margarita was tasty and came in a cute jar, definitely picture worthy. I had the potatoes as starters, they were good but the spice was there. I was able to save half. The portion sizes are decently big. I really enjoyed the chicken flautas. The chicken was seasoned well and juicy. The green sauce on top was also my favorite part of the flautas. It's a little pricey but was able to make two meals out of it.

I was sick and needed some healing pho, so I placed my order online. They texted me promptly when…read moreit was ready for pickup, which I really appreciated. I honestly judge places on how well they pack food to enjoy at home--especially spots that pack soup. Everything was packed perfectly. The soup came in a big container, with the meat and all the accoutrements packed separately. The taste was divine, and I even had some left to enjoy the next day. I can't wait to come back and dine in.

Firstly, the restaurant had a great and homey vibe to it. Very relaxing especially on a winter day…read more The menu had great options and even had sushi! But today we settled with mostly Vietnamese food. On a middle of the day Saturday, the restaurant was pretty open and we were able to sit at a table with no wait. I hope this changes for them later because the food was great! Also, they had iced Vietnamese coffee which is a personal favorite. Lastly, I even bought some food home for my wife. Update - even after eating leftovers, the food was still great! 5/5 will be back soon!