The best sandwiches I have ever had! I'm constantly craving Dario's. The staff is always incredibly kind and helpful!

Poor customer service here. My husband and I came here at exactly 5:10pm on a weekday (closing time is 6pm). When we informed the two workers in the front that we would be dining in, we were given dirty looks and an attitude. I asked if they had outdoor tables, because the weather was beautiful and we wanted to eat outside-but, apparently the tables were put away already. A whole 50 min early? Ok. We took the food to go, due to the negative attitude we were receiving. I've worked in the restaurant business before, and last time I checked, you were to serve customers until closing time. read more

Wow... I haven't been treated that poorly in a restaurant probably ever. My sandwich came out hot when I thought it would be cold. I asked very nicely if I could get it cold instead. The OWNER came out and berated me for even thinking of asking them to remake it. I was so mortified I told her to just take it back and I'll take a refund. To which she continued to berate me on how she's never heard of anyone ever asking for a refund just because they don't like how something came out... uhh I am not sure how she's never heard of that. She then stormed over to the garbage can and slammed the sandwich in it and went inside. I love supporting local businesses but this is one I will never be returning to. read more

Great place great food. If you try it, you will always go back! Forget the jimmy Johns or whatever, just go to Dario's! Will be even better when China's chemical warfare virus attack is over. read more

Best sandwich spot in Palatine! The Cubano is ridiculously delicious and the people there are some of the happiest people around! I tell all my friends about this place... TRY THE CUBANO!!!!! You won't be disappointed! read more

Best lunch spot! People are great and the food is always outstanding! Highly recommend. Little hidden gem that is only open for lunch

I always make it a point to visit Darios at least once when I'm in town. The sandwiches are some of the best I've ever had and the staff goes above and beyond to make everyone happy. This time i ordered the Vivo panini- prosciutto, fresh mozz and peppers. It was ridiculously good. I believe they make all their bread also. The sandwiches are huge, definitely enough for 2 but you can order just a half with chips or soup. Love this place! read more

one word. PANINIS. literally heaven, big as HELL! i did a build your own panini and i am more than satisfied. first time ordering from here & will not be my last! read more

It's true - the 5 star rating is as good as it gets. My boyfriend and I grabbed lunch here last weekend and I'm still thinking about my sandwich. It was truly that delicious. I got the Roma panini and my boyfriend opted for the Mediterranean wrap. Both are solid options but that panini really hit the spot. Also, I need to mention the service we received. Outstanding, hands down. Super friendly and welcoming. The inside of the restaurant is clean, cozy. I think a lot of people pop in to grab their food and leave, but we dined in last weekend - not a bad idea to get the full experience of what a 5 star restaurant entails. We'll most definitely be back regularly. read more

Fantastic family owned joint in palatine. A must try! Their Mediterranean salad is unbelievable and their sandwiches are out of this world!

Food: From what I've eaten the food is pretty good. You will spend more than $8 for a sandwich though. Location: Right in the center of downtown Palatine so very convenient for commuters. Staff: Only a few people work there. I'm assuming the guy behind the counter is Dario because he is always there cooking. The people seem nice. Open hours: This is what loses a star for me. It seems like half of the time they're closed for no reason. I called this afternoon to place an order for lunch and got the machine saying they were closed for about two weeks. Also they aren't open past 5 on Fridays and Saturdays and are closed on Sundays. The Sundays I understand because a lot of places are closed Sundays. But as a business owner, I couldn't fathom closing a eatery at before seven on any day of the week. Especially Fridays and Saturdays! Overall I do like this place (when they are open) read more

Amazing sandwiches. They are also massive. Unless you are a big eater, their sandwiches are good to split or for two meals.

THE BEST panini's and soups! We order almost weekly the Club Panini and can't get enough of it! All ingredients are super fresh and the perfect amount of each ingredient is added to each sandwich! This is a MUST TRY if you are a foodie like us!! read more

So I'm here with my girlfriend Colette and we were lookin for a hot piece of panini. So we decided to hit up the local Panini joint in downtown p-town. My girl she orders herself a caprese panini and let me tell you when that waitress brought out that steamy glorious bronzed panini we knew she was in for an afternoon delight. One bite and even I knew this was the great panini one could ever receive. That crunch you could hear from a mile away. AND THE SAUCE!! SHE SO SAUCY!!!! It's so hot when it seeps through the toasted crust. "It's all over my face". The tomato is a nice refreshing touch. And cheese is Gouda. But "The sauce is really what gives it to me". Overall the panini was truely bangin'. read more

Really delicious, quick meal! I got the chicken focaccia and it was outstanding. Definitely larger portion sizes here, I ate half and am saving half for later! Friendly staff and clean facilities. I'll be back for sure read more

My extended family was together on a Saturday and I was trying to think of a sandwich shop where we could get homemade food without resorting to the standard American-fair of Panera and, worse yet, Subway. Dario's came to mind when I did a simple search for "sandwiches near me" in Palatine. I had been there before for lunch but had not been back since the pandemic hit. They have a GREAT homemade sandwich menu that includes paninis, wraps, soups, and salads as well. Each sandwich was enough for two people, but we ordered one for each of us... great to have leftovers for a snack later! Each one was delicious. We had a small mix-up with one sandwich, but the owner and employees were quick to remedy and include a few bags of chips as an apology. Great service, great taste, great homemade sandwich shop in downtown Palatine! A gem. read more

Was in the area and decided to get some food. I got the veggie panini with provolone and pesto aioli and it was amazing! Definitely will be back to try more! read more

Terrible experience got us sick and paid $40 for 2 sandwiches this place is garbage not worth it one bit worst experience ever

Excellent sandwiches. I always order the ones with pork and they never disappoint. Try the Fiesta and Cubano! The staff are also friendly so this makes a great spot for lunch read more

We have gone there a few times now and the food and service has been very good. Large sandwiches and very tasty. The only thing we would like better is if they offered more side dishes like broccoli. read more

Dario's makes the best sandwiches! Everything we've tried has been fantastic. We've been here several times, and sandwiches have been consistently knocking it out of the park each time. Fresh ingredients, professional preparation and presentation, if you like a good sandwich, you can't go wrong with Dario's. read more

Dario's, a good Palatine staple WITH TERRIBLE SERVICE. My friend and I purchased our meals, I got a cup of soup but they accidently gave me two. I did not know my friend did not get soup so I bring it to the table and just assume they gave us an extra and it was no big deal. After about 5 minutes an employee comes to us and awkwardly tells us it was their mistake giving us the cup of soup and that my friend must pay for it, since she tried it. She kindly paid for the soup. They had the audacity to make her pay for it. Can Dario's not afford to be kind to a paying customer and give them a $3 cup of soup? Rude. I will never give Dario's my money again. read more

great sandwiches. so far i've had bbq pork sandwich, fiesta, and something else i can't remember. but all of them were delicious. i liked fiesta the most, chunky pulled pork, roasted peppers, avocado spread and something else i couldnt distinguish. i also had tomato soup, which i did not like so i probably wont ever get soup again. prices are reasonable and serving portion for sandwiches are huge. recommended! $8~12 read more

First timer and lovin' it! I ordered the Cubano and couldn't scarf it down fast enough. It was seriously delicious. I can't wait to come back to try something else! The service was super friendly and quick, too. read more

Chef/Owner operated by Dario himself, you can expect good fresh food with flavor. Sounds simple, but this isn't your basic pizza and salad. My Wife's favorite were the flatbreads; and there are many options to choose from. You can taste the difference with fresh ingredients and great service. We'll be back for sure! read more

Excellent customer service and excellent quality of sandwiches/paninis. My favorite is the club panini.

OMG! Fiesta panini! DO it. Now. Nice little sandwich shop in downtown Palatine. Worth every penny. read more

First time at Dario's and it did not disappoint. After seeing the food on yelp, I had to try it. Upon entering, the smell was incredible. I ordered the chicken foccacia. It was delicious. My only real complaint was too many awesome choices. I will definitely be back to try them all. read more

Delicious sandwiches and big portions. Had the southwestern panini and it was great! More expensive than a chain sandwich shop but definitely worth it! It would be nice if they included a side for the price of a sandwich but not a big deal because the sandwiches are so big. read more

The best Cuban I've ever had. Stumbled upon the place by accident and I'm glad I did! Very clean and cute inside, hearty portions, and oh my - the sandwich! Fresh, bursting with flavor, crunchy. Just amazing overall! People at the front were very nice, too! Highly recommend!!! read more

Amazing spot for lunch. I tried the Mediterranean salad and the southwest chicken panini. Portions and quality are great. Staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. Nice outdoor patio as well. Will definitely be back. Hopefully the owners try their hand at breakfast! read more

I rarely put 5 star reviews but WOW great sandwiches here!! They are huge and delicious! The service was great and honestly we can't wait to come back again, probably every weekend lol. It was 100% that good of food, it was our first time here and yelp did not fail us. This is a must go to!! read more

Went back to Dario's because I couldn't keep the cuban out of my head. I got the pull pork bbq sandwich so my daughter and I could share. Wow. The cuban is just dead on delicious. The habanero aioli is just a hint (really) of spice, but adds that layer drippy sauce goodness you need. Mmmm! The Pork was very good as well with just enough moisture and sauce. The slaw did not overpower it was just the right balance. I also got the potato leek soup for my son. He asked what a leek was-I said it meant delicious, he agreed. read more

This is a gourmet version of Panera. Care and imagination go into all the recipes. In just a few short months of living here, I think we have tried nearly ever sandwich on the menu. Every one is outstanding. read more

So close to goodnesseams. The flavors were outstanding. The portions were huge. The prices were fair. But the gelatinous turkey and rubbery flavorless chicken combined with the owner's mood to make this an unpleasant experience. I am giving it three stars because what I am guessing is, if you are a regular and eat pork and beef, which we aren't and don't, this would be a wonderful place to go. The location certainly can't be beat. read more

We fell in love with Dario's on the first bite! Dario's goes way, way, way beyond typical sandwich shops with fresh, flavorful, and imaginative paninis, flatbreads, salads and wraps. The menu draws upon Italian, Mexican and other ingredients and ideas for just-right, delicious choices that are a complete and happy surprise. Best of all, it's created, owned and operated by a local couple, and is in a cozy shop with indoor and outdoor seating, right in the heart of Palatine's downtown. Must try! read more

Great food and the services is quick. I order frequently when at work. I call ahead and pick up and my order is always ready waiting and fresh. I recommend trying this local place and supporting the local community! Great additional to downtown Palatine. Only down side is it is a little pricey. read more

They have great sandwiches and salads are good too. I love the cubano, best one I have had in the area. The quality of the food is much better than most other lunch places in the area. I am only giving 4 stars for some constructive improvements they could do. I think they could improve their business by doing a lunch combo or something. If you order a sandwich and chips for example it comes in at over $10 with tax. The chips are just a bag of dirty chips you can buy in the store. At this price I would really expect these to be fresh homemade kettle chips. Its just a tad expensive for a lunch combo, I think the sweet spot for what you get would be $8-9 as a combo. read more

Hands down the best panini I have had in a while! We got the Fiesta and being vegetarian they added a bunch of other veggies in there for us. The juicy veggies and habanero aioli is so perfect-no need for hot sauce. Their flatbreads are so fresh! Try it now! read more

Wow...I can believe downtown Palatine FINALLY has something like this. I couldn't believe the yelp reviews so I decided to come. Even after the crowd of the St Patrick's parade the staff did a great job. The service was incredible, the food even better. Had the Roma sandwich and already can't wait to come back! read more