We had our baby's baptism luncheon at Di Pescara and it was AMAZING. Lara, the event coordinator, was very communicative and flexible. I emailed her so many times asking for new things and she was so accommodating. Kevin, the lead waiter, was so kind and helpful. He checked in continuously throughout the luncheon and made sure we had everything we needed. Karen, one of the waitresses, was very sweet and also checked in often. The food was very good! Short rib, potato gnocchi and almond crusted whitefish were a hit. Everyone loved the chopped salad and bruschetta, as well as the mashed potatoes. The key lime pie was so good! The Carol room is beautiful and we especially liked the benches on the side for people to lounge on and for us to put our baby's things so it was out of the way. Price was very reasonable ($50 a person for the middle tier option) given how much food we ended up taking home! Overall, great experience and would love to have another event here! read more

First time here and it didn't disappoint! From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, it was a great experience. Our waiter was super friendly and made some great suggestions. My favorite calamari was on the menu so I had to try it and it was delicious! The steak was done just right and I truly enjoyed it with mashed potatoes. The ambiance was decent but a bit loud due to the number of people present. All in all, a great experience and I'll be back for more. read more

Di Pescara - Fried Calamari Marinara - Italian Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

I met a friend here for their weekday happy hour, which I think is available in the bar area only. It was my first time here and I thought the space was very cozy. Service was friendly and attentive. I was feeling a burger and that's one of the happy hour options. It's a simple cheeseburger but tasty and of course I opted for fries on the side. We also got bread for the table when seated! I enjoyed my experience. read more

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Recently visited this restaurant at Northbrook Court for lunch. Immediately noticed music by Michael Buble, one of my favorites! Off to a great start. I ordered the almond crusted whitefish based on reviews by others. It did not disappoint! Fresh & perfectly prepared, very tasty! This is a lovely restaurant with great ambience, great food, outstanding service, and I loved the music! read more

Had a great dinner at Di Pescara, both the food and service were excellent. The restaurant wasn't too busy when we went, which made for a really nice, relaxed dining experience. We each ordered the Supper Club special (two total), Between us, we tried the chopped salad, tomato soup, prime chopped steak, almond-crusted whitefish, chocolate mousse cake, and peppermint ice cream. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and plated beautifully. The steak was juicy and cooked perfectly, the whitefish had a crisp golden crust, and the sides were seasoned just right. Both desserts were excellent: the mousse cake was rich and smooth, and the peppermint ice cream was a great finish. Our server was friendly and attentive, and overall the meal felt well-paced and enjoyable. Definitely a spot we'll come back to for a nice dinner out. read more

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I've never had a bad experience here, and I give them a lot of credit for that, because I've patronized this restaurant a fair number of times and everybody has off days now and then. They never seem to. They've even made some awkward meals surprisingly tolerable. That dinner with family members you're barely speaking to, lunch with an acquaintance you're just getting to know, etc. The place is relatively spacious, and the atmosphere is warm in a dimly lit, well-appointed kind of way. Broad menu, flexible about making modifications, and really high quality food. Worth a return visit every time I've been there. read more

Lovely restaurant! The menu is very diverse and offers something for everyone. Service was extremely friendly. The sweet potato fries were delicious. I also had the orchard salad with salmon which was very fresh. The chocolate mousse dessert is MASSIVE. It's literally FOUR hefty slices of cake. I also loved the key lime pie! read more

Di Pescara - Orchard Salad - Italian Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Been there a few times. Had pasta in the past, very good. Had lobster bisque and chopped salad on this last visit. Wasn't a big fan of the salad. Service and ambiance is very good. read more

Di Pescara - Chopped salad - Italian Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Nothing really stood out to me as amazing during my visit to Di Pescara. The appetizers were probably the best part of my meal, especially the tuna tartare and crispy tuna rice. Both dishes had a good amount of tuna, and the dishes were flavorful as well. The crispy tuna rice was my favorite dish of the night. However, the fried lobster sushi had no flavor and was expensive for the portion. I think it was like $17 for six pieces. For the main courses, my favorite was the almond crusted white fish and side pasta with vodka sauce. The whitefish had a nice crunch to it while the vodka sauce on the pasta had a nice bite to it. However, the cheeseburger was very bland, and the fries were stale. Some of the fries were ok while most of them were hard to chew. The branzino also didn't have too much seasoning. The portions for everything were large, but the food overall lacked depth and flavor. Our service was phenomenal. Our waitress was very friendly, stopped by often, and had a great attitude. read more

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This is an OK "lettuce entertain you " restaurant. The service today was slow and disorganized ( and I recall similar service from the last time I dined here as well) . On the positive side, the restaurant is elegant and inviting with very comfortable booths . They have a great menu too with so many options that sound great . Unfortunately, I find the actual food average at best. Have visited a few times before today, I consistently leave feeling like I should have ordered something else. Today I tried the poke bowl - it was meh . Lacked flavor . Fish wasn't as fresh as I would have liked . I'm probably going to play it safer and order one of their salads if I ever return read more

Food was delicious and abundant. Went with wife. We both got the current Friday night 3 course special. Salad choice entree choice and dessert. Great deal. Service not up to par with most leye establishments, so a star off for that. 4 other tables only at 8 pm on a Friday night was a little sad. read more

This place never disappoints. The chopped salad is always fresh and delicious. The wasabi peas elevate this salad so much, you'll place this on your rotation for "great salad places". The fish is excellent, just seasoned perfectly, to enjoy every bite. We've had many lunches and dinners for date events and socially with friends here. It has a clean, sophisticated design and good acoustics for friendly conversations. The wait staff are quite professional and attentive. Perfect for a meal before or after a visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden read more

Probably one of the few places remaining that are keeping this mall (that has seen better days) alive. If you're entering from the mall, it's a weird slide door entrance then you end up awkwardly and walking through the restaurant to get to host stand. Anyways it's very spacious and I suppose in it's prime (when the mall had more stores) I'd assume this place would be at capacity. Enough about the mall, the food here was actually very good. While it's probably more of a seafood spot than anything else, I did go for the burger and it was excellent. During our visit they were out of fries, so we had to opt for healthier alternatives (new year new me). To my surprise, the roasted corn was actually quite good. Why the just okay rating? Service. To start, we arrived at beginning of the lunch hour and service was just fine. As the main dining area and bar started to fill out, there were two only two people serving the entire restaurant. Main server was taking care of the entire restaurant while the bartender was taking care of the entire bar seating area. Seems odd to be that understaffed for the weekend, but then again the mall has seen better days. Anyhow, what I'll remember most food was good, yet they're understaffed. So be prepared to wait if they're at capacity. Last thing to note is they are Lettuce Entertain You affiliated, so have to rewards card/app handy to add or redeem points. 'Til next time, cheers! read more

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It was really nice. We arranged for a private room with a television, so that we could watch the inauguration. There was a group of 1O of us. The service was wonderful, the food was great, and the prices were very reasonable. Our original choice of venue for the inaugural watch party told us they only allow sports on television, so they lost out on some business, but hey, their restaurant their rules. Thank you to DiPescara for making us feel so welcome. read more

Good, food good service. nothing over the top. Can't believe LEYE is still charging 3%. Haven't been there for a year, and you lost me again. It is a cost of doing business? COVID is over. read more

We came here for Mother's Day brunch. I cannot believe this place is open and busy. In the words of my five year old, "this place is fancy but the food is not good". They had several eggs Benedict options on the menu and our table tired all - lobster, crab cake and short rib. The eggs were not poached and runny, but rather hard boiled. The fish tasted fishy, which is never a good thing. Even if the prices were cut in half, they would still be too expensive for this awful food. The servers are very friendly, so nothing against them personally. But the food sucks - do not come here. read more

Highly recommend here Grilled salmon fresh veggies salad Tomato vodka spaghetti pasta read more

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As frequent costumers to this restaurant, we were very suprised to have such a horrible experience Our waiter was quite rude to begin with and then after waiting for our food for 45 minutes he realized that he forgot to put it in .... When the manager came to apologize he couldn't even take part of our bill off(1 app and a glass of wine) or Atleast suggest to comp our bill This is a lettuce entertain restaurant Did not meet their high level of standards by any means!! read more

I was at an event today here at DiPescara in Northbrook Court! I had the Penne with Shrimp, it was very creamy and tasty, the shrimp was just a bit overcooked! My friends had the Chicken Milanese and BBQ Ginger Salmon, they both look like it was well prepared! The staff was very friendly and efficient! The best was the Valrhona Chocolate mousse cake! It was decadent! The restaurant was a little noisy though for a Tuesday afternoon! read more

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You can't beat their supper club menu. The chopped steak is delicious and the peppermint ice cream is a perfect dessert. #iraeats #iraeats1 read more

Di Pescara - Italian Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Coming to this location and parking is extremely easy because there isn't much traffic in Northbrook court. Came here for a work team dinner. We were seated pretty quickly without a reservation which was nice. The host and waitress were very nice. However they either have no air conditioning or its barely on, so inside it was so uncomfortably hot. I was sticking to my chair. The food did come out relatively quickly I had the sushi and it really is not good residual considering the pride per roll. I had the crispy tuna roll and it was really salty. It took a long time to get water refills, but between the salty sushi and the uncomfortable heat just worsened it. Only giving this place 2 stars since my coworkers said that they did like their meals. read more

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What a wonderfully efficient restaurant. Warm and friendly with great food. We love their salads their soups. the New England clam chowder was delicious with just enough clams and cream. The brussel sprouts were nicely browned with bacon and quite delicious. The salad is always fresh with dressing on the side. read more

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We had an amazing time. My wife and I were there on Valentine's Day, the service and food were amazing. My wife and I will be back soon. The pre fix menu for the evening was a nice touch. read more

The menu was one of the oddest I have encountered. Sushi, spaghetti, poke bowls, steak, chicken meatballs and more items that did not make an appetizing assortment. The food was average at best. Some plain bread was the starter and most dishes were expensive and in my opinion, not worth it. There were few beer choices and the low quality one I had made me feel sick. Northbrook Court looks like you are visting a ghost town. read more

We hadn't been to Di Pescara in years, so when we were looking for a nice night out, we decided to go here again. And...we should have gone elsewhere. As soon as we sat down, we were ignored for about 15 minutes. Someone came by and asked if we wanted something to drink My wife got a Blue Moon and asked for an orange slice with it (which is normal for a Blue Moon). The helper exclaimed, "an orange?!" rather loudly which was embarrassing. And I asked for a Diet Coke. They brought the drinks (btw no orange) and some bread which is normally brought with olive oil and grated parmesan cheese. We asked for some oil and cheese. They brought oil, but no cheese. We asked again for cheese and this fell on deaf ears. Finally our waiter brought some and made some lame excuse about forgetting every time he walked by. Well, thank you for the oil and cheese (finally) but now we're out of bread. Which was brought immediately. We ordered a small Caesar salad to split. They brought it already split with individual dressings. The salad was really fresh with sliced thin parmesan cheese, To say anything short of delicious wouldn't do them justice. Next came our meals. I got the chicken milanese and my wife got the chicken giardiniera. Hers was buried in giardiniera. Almost too much so all you tasted was the garnish and not the chicken. Mine came with a side of pasta which I wanted with the milanese sauce. I asked four times for that. It took the waiter a while to realize I wanted the same flavor profile on the chicken and the pasta. The chicken was drowning in the sauce, but the sauce was a bit bland; which rendered the pasta a bit bland as well. The waiter never came by to check on us and getting refills on soda and water were very few and far between. When we were finished, he brought the check and didn't ask if we wanted dessert. We said we were interested, but I think it lost its appeal when he didn't ask and just brought the check. He came back to our table three times to see if we had added cash or card to the check billfold and a runner even checked. It wasn't busy when we were done eating and the restaurant was open for another hour or so. We felt rushed after the service was slow and practically non-existent the entire meal. It was a few years since we had come back and it will be even longer before we return. And I booked a reservation online and in the area asking if were were celebrating anything, I wrote my wife's new job. No mention at all. I wasn't expecting free food (I never do), but no mention at all. Why ask in the online reservation program if you aren't even going to mention it? read more

Rude personal,I had a horrible encounter at the bar ,refusesed to serve me a 3rd drink in a rude manner without explanation,!!@ food is nothing special ( Ihave a great experience in international food) all the salad were %90 grass for rabbits,the rest is just decoration,lol. The tartar was nothing like tartar.overall typical American restaurant for people that have no clue about what gourme dishes have to taste like. read more

Part of the "Lettuce Entertain You" Chain which is amazing. It is part of the Northbrook mall. They always have the secret to success. I ordered horesradish crusted whitefish with asparagus instead of brussel spouts. I also ordered a cappuccino.The food was so tasty and the chardonnay was delicious as well. We were able to enjoy our food in a relaxing atmosphere as well. We had a nice table for the 3 of us and we were able to get out in an hour and a half since we had a show to make. I knew I didn't even need to have an appetizer since the fish was going to be an ample portion! I definitely would come back and try the sushi! I'm a big fan! read more

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We went to Di Pescara for lunch. On a positive note, weekend they have a brunch menu that includes unlimited mimosas or bloody Marys for $15. I found the lunch menu kind of thin. Some appealing items seemed dinner only and the item most appealing to me, zuppe de pesche, is Saturday only. I opted for Mediterranean chopped salad and chicken Milanese. We had enjoyed the chopped salad. It had a good flavor and many ingredients besides lettuce like olives, peppers, cheese, and cherry tomatoes. The chicken Milanese had a glorious preparation and presentation. It was worked thin with a meat hammer and came as one large single piece topped with a small, arugula like salad and thinly shaved Parmesan. Beyond this great appearance and preparation, the dish was worthless. A $6 chik-fil-a sandwich has more flavor and those don't have much flavor. I couldn't believe how bland it was. No garlic, no herbs, no lemon, no wine, no flavor, nada. Our meals were expensive. I might tolerate a flavorless main course at half the price. At $24 a plate place $8 for a starter salad, I'm looking for flavor way above a chik-fil-a sandwich. On a good note, our server was good and the kitchen kept up with orders so our time and wait time at the restaurant was good. read more

Fantastic Ambiance. Knowledgeable and experienced team members. High quality ingredients and trained chefs ‍ Loyalty program with Lettuce Entertain You. Incredible Dishes inspired by Adriatic and Mediterranean Art and History. A joy to explore for all members of the family. Party rooms available as well as catering and supper club is until 430- 5pm daily from 11am. Attention to detail, cocktails that will celebrate your party and you. A must if visiting Chicago for business, family, leisure, or just shopping for a house in the suburbs. read more

Di Pescara - Carry out - Italian Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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This restaurant is the poorest of all the Lettuce Entertain restaurants. Last Saturday night our family hosted a birthday party for 15 people in this restaurant and were disappointed in the restaurant and the service we received. First we were seated in one of the banquettes. Given the fact that 2 people in our party were blind and 2 were handicapped this seating arrangements was horribly uncomfortable. We were told that we would have a dedicated waiter to assist. Well that did not happen. Our waiter was charged with handling a number of tables in the restaurant in addition to ours and because of this the service was hurried and quite poor. And to top it off, the restaurant was very noisy and therefore it was very hard to communicate. Not once did a manager come over to ask if all was well with our party. The food was expensive and mediocre. I would not go back nor would anyone in our party. I would think twice if you are planning something special at this restaurant as you will be disappointed. read more

Had a milestone birthday party for my mom with a large reservation. Awful and dangerous experience. Service was slow took over 2.5 hours. Mixed messages about allergies were communicated and food was served to children with allergies that should not have been. Manager was barely responsive and definitely not well informed about allergies. Not safe for someone with allergies. They do not understand nor do they care about the fact that this could be fatal. Awful customer service. The hostess was nice and the only one that seemed responsive or to care about anything. read more

I have been going to Di Pescara a long time. I chose to have a delivery last night, the gentleman I spoke to regarding questions I had was flippant and disrespectful. He kept saying about the delivery service. These were questions regarding the menu changes at the restaurant. Nothing to do with delivery. Shameful! read more

I have been coming here for years and never had a chance to write a review on Di Pescara The service here is always spot on and every server seems to know the menu well and the recommendations have always worked for me. Being from Chicago but not actually living here makes me crave Whitefish every time I come back. All three choices of Whitefish are so fresh, moist and delicious. My wife had the Horseradish Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish and I loved the Almond Crusted Whitefish. I've had both and it just depends what you are in the mood for. We usually get the grilled artichoke for appetizer and salad. The artichoke could be a bit bigger but delicious always. So this last visit we all noticed and agreed that the dining room needs to be updated and a bit more cheery. The dark carpets have been in here since we have been coming and a remodeling is definitely in order. One constant is the service and food are always great. The menu is diverse and every time I come here I try to order other dishes but the Lake Superior Whitefish is irresistible. read more

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Went here for office dinner. Place has warmth in decor and service both. Food was very good.

My husband and I went to Di Pescara and I ordered a poke bowl which is something I frequently order in other restaurants. This should have been labeled a shredded cabbage bowl! There was very little salmon and tuna, a decent amount of avacado, about 1 tablespoon of seaweed, about 2 tablespoons of rice, which I had to dig for to find, and a lot of shredded cabbage. I would say 80% of the bowl was shredded cabbage. I was stunned and felt cheated! The waiter was very nice and attentive. read more

RESTAURANT WEEK RE-WIND The deals at Lettuce Entertain You businesses during RW '20 were so nice, we just had to visit twice. In previous years, I'd missed out on opportunities to enjoy restaurant week in the city (having read about people's experiences on Yelp after the fact). This time, I had my ear to the ground and when the LEY group announced that more than 30 of their spots would be participating, I jumped at the chance to spend a couple nights out with my wife. Having enjoyed a classy, albeit expensive dinner at Shaw's in Schaumburg the prior week, I set my sights on this Italian restaurant in Northbrook. Di Pescara is on the northern edge of the Northbrook Court mall, its entrance facing Lake Cook Rd. They seated us for a 6:30 rez on 10/9/20 -- a lovely Friday evening in early October -- back when the weather allowed outdoor dining. $25pp got us each three courses and a glass of wine, a terrific value when all's said and done. Bread & butter kept our hunger at bay until the first course showed up. House salads were decent but nothing that would warrant a picture or more detailed description. For an appetizer, we got the tuna tartare ($14). The delicate flavors of diced raw tuna matched up well with avocado, cucumber, wonton chips, and a tasty wasabi aioli. Nichole S gave the shrimp risotto a passing grade, a 5/10 in her book. On the other hand, I LOVED the chicken al limone. A quartet of lightly breaded, juicy chicken cutlets with capers in a lemon cream sauce was served over a bed of wilted spinach. The serving size was huge, though I would've really liked a choice of pasta on the side (i.e. angel hair). Bread = 4.5 Circuses = 4.5 Instead of an entire slice of cake/pie/brownie sundae, Di Pescara presented customers with a lighter alternative of "dessert bites". We chose the chocolate mousse & key lime pie, both were fantastic. I'd definitely want a full serving of the latter next time I'm here. Service was solid, and the temporary outdoor area they set up with tables and chairs suited us just fine. * TL;DR * When the check came, I thought "that can't be right.....can it?" With dinner for two priced at just under $75 total, it seemed like we'd discovered the bargain of the year. Also, Di Pescara was one of the ONLY restaurants in the Lettuce Entertain You group that offered a glass of wine w/restaurant week. They were ample pours, too! Thanks to those diminutive desserts, we left full although not overstuffed (this is in sharp contrast to Shaw's, whose massive piece of chocolate cake had the density of a black hole. No human could eat that without passing out in their chair). I was skeptical of the tiny desserts at first; now I can see why they went this route. Northbrook is too far off our radar so a return trip is unlikely, but I would recommend Di Pescara to practically anyone. read more

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Brussel sprouts were burnt with no flavor. The spicy tuna crispy was a pasty tuna. The chicken parm was rubber. The food came out way too quickly for it to be fresh. Will not return. read more

They have done a lot to improve their menu, their supper club menu is great. I highly recommend the almond crusted whitefish, their chopped salad is excellent and so is the chocolate mousse cake. read more

Such a great experience... this was an anniversary dinner, noted on the reservation. As soon as we walked in, the staff at check in recognized us, we got a booth, even though it was two of us, we got complimentary Champagne, desert, and the staff was super nice and kept recognizing the event. The food was great of course, seafood stew, Tuna Tartar, deserts, yummm,,, and great portions, but it was such a personal experience and so well executed, I would give 6 stars if I could. Well done! read more

Di Pescara - Seafood heaven and Crab & Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Last minute we cancelled another reservation and came here for their Valentines special. From the time we walked in the door(late due to an accident) we were treated like royalty. The manager and host seated us as soon as we got there. We were given a great table on the corner booth so we could sit side by side, and share easily. Fabio was one of the best servers I have had in ages, and we do eat out a lot. He told us he would treat us like family and he didn't disappoint. We ordered, based on his suggestion, the Scallops and the Lobster Tagliatelle. Wow both were out of this world. We also got a side lobster tail which was a perfect compliment to both dishes. Ok so now my only rant. I hate that Lettuce still adds that 3% BS charge for "offsetting costs" I got it during covid, but in my opinion this is just corporate greed. They have raised the prices(I accept costs have gone up) but why also add another 3%. Yes I know we can have it removed but it sometimes is forgotten. Really Melmans its time to get rid of that fee. Think about it if you charged $20.50 instead of $20 nobody would complain. Enough of my rant. I would not hesitate to return and make sure I am there any day but Monday and Wednesday and that is when our new favourite serves is off. Thanks Fabio for making our night wonderful read more