Chicago deep dish was what we wanted to try being in Chicago for the first time! My son, just…read moregraduated from the Navy the day before and being in Chicago we wanted to try. You gotta try deep dish a this restaurant did not disappoint. The man at the desk took our order and was very helpful with explaining us on size and what we were looking for! Very cute shops to walk up and down the street while we waited for our pizza that was being made! Even love watching the train go by while we sat there eating! Thank you so much for making my first time a great experience in knocking it out of the park with a delicious pizza ! My husband and I did think it was very funny when my daughter asked why the sauce was on the top lol

OK this place is a real gem - it has very courteous employees and wonderful deep dish pizza…read more My spouse and I split the small 10-inch cheese deep dish and their primavera salad with red French dressing (which is basically a Catalina style dressing). The small size pizza was cut into 6 slices so it's just about perfect for two adults. It was so savory it was literally hard to stop eating it! The sauce, although basic, had a nice tang to it and it really was perfectly matched to the ample cheese. The crust was cooked to perfection and I was glad to see it was a flour-based crust, not cornmeal. All in all, a surprisingly great experience in a nice casual setting (and very close in many ways to Nancy's Pizza on Broadway in the city).

- On a trip to Milwaukee from Chicago, I stopped by for a late dinner, and I'm so glad I did. The…read morephotos I saw online immediately made me crave pizza (which doesn't happen often)--and there were no regrets! - We went with the Margarita pizza our way, with an Italian sausage add-on. It was delicious--crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and perfectly balanced flavors. - The restaurant is in a quaint little town, quiet yet lively for the time of the night. The space is cozy and well-kept, and the walls are lined with an impressive collection of wine (wish I could've sampled a few!). The staff was super friendly and attentive to me and other patrons. Overall, it's a great spot for a relaxed and satisfying meal.

Legit, gourmet pizza. Vastly superior to everything else in the area…read more The thing that makes this place truly special is the value. You can tell they use high cost ingredients without absurdly up-charging the customer. If you enjoy wine or spirits, you will be hard-pressed to find a better restaurant. Adam, who I think was the manager, was excellent. His knowledge of food and wine was exceptional -- especially his knowledge of bourbon! I cannot recommend this to place enough! I will most certainly return.

Ordered takeout for the first time and overall it was a smooth experience. It took about 20-30…read moreminutes, which was reasonable, and there were no issues with parking or paying when I arrived. We ordered the Margherita pan pizza and the thin mac and cheese bacon pizza. The Margherita was my favorite. I thought I had ordered it thin crust, but it came as pan instead. The crust was a bit thick, but honestly one slice was very filling. For two people, it felt like a lot of bread -- but the toppings were really good and everything tasted fresh. You could tell the ingredients were high quality. The mac and cheese bacon pizza was good too, but you definitely have to like both mac and cheese and bacon to fully enjoy it. I personally liked it better without the bacon, but it's still a must-try if you're into unique pizza combinations. Overall, solid first takeout experience and I'd definitely order again.

Looking for authentic Chicago deep dish, without it tasting touristy? This is your place. It was…read morerecommended by a local for its authenticity. I kept the order simple and went with a pepperoni deep dish. It was great! Sauce had good flavor and wasn't overly spicy, while the crust had just the right amount of crunch with a buttery flavor. It wasn't heavy on salt either. They made everything how we ordered it. The employees even provided us with plastic ware and plates to go. If in the area, take the trip to visit this or have it delivered. You won't go wrong!

Everything you're looking for in family Italian restaurant. The sautéed fish was a hit, and…read moreRigatoni vodka with sausage, creamy as silk and a crowd pleaser. I have to say both Red wines (Montepulciano and Sangiovese) were pretty bad so they need to work on their Italian reds but not deducting given the rest of the experience.

Francesca's Intimo is a great Italian restaurant with amazing ambiance. It's a perfect place for…read moredate night. FOOD: we stated with the calamari, risotto, and carpaccio. All three appetizers were delicious and I'll definitely get them again. The calamari was fried to perfection. I hate it when it's chewy and that was not the case with their calamari. For my main dish, I got the sea scallops linguine with spinach and tomato cream sauce. It was sooo good. My favorite pasta from there. They did not skimp on the sea scallops. We ordered 4 desserts: tiramisu, lemon olive oil cake, sticky toffee carrot cake, and chocolate torte. All the desserts were good but my favorite was the tiramisu. It's probably one of my favorite place to get tiramisu. Honestly, you probably cannot go wrong with any of their desserts. The one thing I was kind of disappointed with the Hugo spritz but not a big deal. It was weirdly too light for me SERVICE: service was slow in the beginning. It took awhile for the waiter to get to our table. But after that it was great.

Such a great local spot! Food was delish and service was excellent. Outdoor seating will be setup…read morein a week or so. A new go to spot for us!

We stopped in at Pixca on a Friday night for dinner. When we arrived many tables were open but when…read morewe asked for a table for two the host paused like he wasn't sure he could fit us in. He did find a table and during the course of our meal there were non-stop arrivals with a few heading straight to the small bar so I'm thinking perhaps it has a strong flow of regular customers. The service was efficient and the dining room has a cozy bistro feel to it. The menu is seasonal. Nothing was calling out to me so I went with the burger and fries. Both were good. Overall we are glad we gave Pixca a try. Before we go again we'll make a reservation and check the menu to see what the current options are.

We got a flyer in the mail featuring some good looking pizzas, pub favorites, and tacos de harina…read more Never heard of Cansino's, but we had to try them out. Man, am I glad we got the flyer, because they have since become one of our local favorites! For the longest time, Lou Malnati's was our favorite Chicago style deep dish pizza, but Cansino's is now #1 in town for us. Their cheese blend is soooo creamy, stretchy, and delicious! It's apparently their own in-house blend of California cheeses, and it reminds us of the tasty Wisconsin brick that's popular in Detroit style (possibly a little creamier but less salty). Their tomato sauce is super savory, with a rich herb blend and not too sweet or tart - it's so satisfying! The crust is firm and delicious, and their sausage is leaner than Lou's while having a stronger fennel essence. We still love other Chicago style deep dish pizzas, but Cansino's will be the first on our list when we get a craving. We love onion rings in principle, but are a little particular about how we enjoy them. Cansino's onion rings are excellent - crispy seasoned breading and supple onion slices that are cooked juuuust right. Their fries are also really tasty, and we loved their fried mushrooms. I've tried two of their Mexican style tortas, which were also very good (I loved the fajita style veggies and beans, and the seasoned beef was pretty good). The steak and veggies were excellent, and their bread was pretty good. Next time, I REALLY wanna try their paninos. Their staff is super-friendly, giving us great suggestions of new things to try. The restaurant is always clean and well lit. Prices are fair for the neighborhood. Their preparation times are reasonable, and everything we've ordered was ready on time. There's plenty of parking right in front of the shop, and their front entrance is easily accessible. They're right across the street from the Fort Sheridan Metra Station, so I recommend trying them out if that's your stop. They also have some breakfast items, so it might be a good treat before your morning commute. We're definitely going to be trying more of Cansino's menu, and we'll be sure to add more photos and updates.

tried cansino's pizza for carryout last weekend. got the thin crust marguerita, along with two…read moresalads, house garden salad and individual antipasto salad. the salads were very good--cold, crisp and fresh. pizza was okay--already cold and needed big reheating at home. also ordered spaghetti with marinara sauce. honestly we were both disappointed. the sauce was so-so, and lacked...alot. also had cheese already baked on it w/o having requested it--not thrilled with that. sadly, would not order that again. the interior of the restaurant is clean, bright and eating in is available. the takeout order was taken carefully and promptly.

It's been over 3 years since I've reviewed Grateful Bites and it is still a delicious lunch…read morediscovery in Winnetka! I am trying to eat healthier these days, and was pleasantly surprised by the selection of delicious salads and hummus on the menu. My husband ordered the Feed Your Head vegetarian white pizza, which was superb. This time the gentleman behind the counter, Matt and Matt, introduced us to hot honey and giardiniera, both made in-house. Giardiniera is an Italian relish or condiment made from a medley of crisp vegetables--typically cauliflower, carrots, celery, and peppers--pickled in vinegar or oil. Those were delicious toppings to enjoy on pizza or a salad accompaniment. Whenever we return to Winnetka, we will be sure to stop here again!

Great pizza restaurant in the heart of downtown Winnetka. They have a wild selection of pizza…read moreoptions including white pizzas. Their salads are also fantastic. The staff is very friendly and they have 4 tables if you feel like eating in or you can order out.

Pizza was good and on time…read more Sadly no confirmation of order or any answer to our calls. Told it's an old established restaurant with great food and that they don't answer the phone or return messages. Not for seniors or technology challenged who like the human touch. But we'll give her another try.

Highwood is known for its old-school, often multi-generational ownership Italian restaurants (as…read morewell as its Mexican ones!). I hadn't been here in a while, but I was glad to check it out again. It is hard to get used to how loud it is at first, but it depends on where you sit. The louder people near us left early into our dinner reservation, so that was good. Our server was super nice and eager to ensure we had everything we needed! Things take a while here, and it's such a long-running restaurant that you'd think service needs would be "well oiled" more than they are. It took us 10-15 minutes just to get water, and for me to get a club soda, it took about another 15-20. (These are estimates - I didn't pull out a stopwatch! That would be weird.) I don't think it was our server's fault either; she was running around the place very intentionally. I was a bit worried that this restaurant was coasting on its reputation and would have staid, bland food, but no! The minestrone was some of the best I remember having, and my friend thought the same of hers. She liked her spaghetti marinara with meatballs, and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed my spaghetti with what was basically vodka sauce. I didn't eat all of it, to say the least, because I was getting full, but I enjoyed what I had. It was very flavorful - recommended! (Just be prepared to wait a bit...don't go before a show.)

We wanted a casual dinner, and how can you go wrong with Italian on the North Shore? Denucci's had…read morea short res available, and was right around the corner from our destination. We were seated promptly. The place is a little louder than I prefer; we had a 2 top booth in the rear of the resto that tempered the sound level a bit, but keep in mind it's not a "quiet place". The menu is straightforward; pizzas, pastas, proteins. We started with the arancini; they were great (and a large portion, to boot). I had the house made pasta with Bolognese, and she had the chicken piccata. Both dishes were wonderful; again, really large portions. Service was fast and friendly, and dinner for two with tip didn't break $80 Recommended for a good southern Italian meal in Highland Parl.

This is for delivery. We ordered through thier Toast App…read moretoday in their website in advance. Food was on time. I attempted to text and call the driver-Daniel-to give better instructions on which unit (8 unit townhome) is mine. Had blinds open and porch light on. All other units were dark, Drivers phone was turned off. I saw him place the food on the stoop of another unit. I called out to ask to bring to mine to no avail. Having just gotten home from an extended stay in the hospital, I struggled to put on shoes and retrieve it. Food was ice cold. Bag with calamari came sealed. Pizza box was not. After reheating the calamari was soggy and pizza pretty good. I would think delivery would have some sort of thermo bag to keep food warm. While I expect the pizza is better, all in all, Domino's delivers a better experience

We were staying nearby during a long weekend in Chicago! After a long drive, we were looking to…read moreunwind with a cocktail, and headed to 28 Mile! Some street parking available out front and on adjacent streets or fairly close to the Highwood train station. The space is quaint, but well decorated with loosely art deco, higher end finishes! Bar seating or table seating for small to medium groups...it appeared there was a larger space for bigger parties but it was closed during our visit. Our bartender was very friendly and responsive to our requests! We both ordered the Smoked Old Fashioned, which came in an elaborate and entertaining display! The cocktail was delightfully sippable and lived up to the value. I'd absolutely order it again! A perfect spot to grab a cocktail and catch up with friends or wind down after a long day!

Went in for company event,…read more Wanted to try their famous pizza and now I'm a believer! Amazing food, and drinks were delicious! My bartered Rubi, was also very friendly and lovely Can't wait to go back with my family:)