What an amazing find! Perfect before a show! Def will be back!…read more Service and food were great!!

We had a wonderful wine tasting on December 2. Heidi…read moreSchmalz is a great host and came around with the wine. She made sure that we were served and happy with the service. The place is very relaxed and comfortable, having couches and chairs and high tops to relax in. They have PINSA ROMANA PIZZAS, which is like a flat bread on pizza dough. The onion soup Pinsa and the cheesy beef are great and shareable.

We held the rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding this past weekend. The place is beautiful and…read morevery well laid out. Plenty of room for relatively large groups. We had almost 60 people there at one point and it didn't feel crowded. The wine is delicious! The service is great. Karen caters to your specific needs even last minute, without blinking. Highly recommend this quaint and beautiful winery for your next event.

The wine is okay (better than most you'll find in Illinois) but service can be hit or miss…read moredepending on when you come in. The bar can get very crowded and you can get a bottle to sit somewhere but it's a little hit or miss (depending on how busy) with if someone will serve you or if you have to go back up. The last time we were there service was really spotty and they were entertaining a very large crowd by the bar so that was the priority. Also, like all businessss in Long Grove, they can dictate their own schedule depending on how busy it is. We ended up coming in on a Friday night and were told they were closing even though posted hours said they should be open another hour.

We were staying in a VRBO and this was recommended by our host Mike. It's a very pretty upscale…read moreItalian restaurant with a large menu. They have a special menu on the first page and then the regular menu follows. My husband chose the lasagna with the Bolognese sauce, and I had fettuccine Alfredo, both of which were very large portions and delicious. We were seated quickly with no reservation and warm sourdough bread and a delicious Parmesan cheese and olive oil dip was complementary as well. Waitress was a very nice and efficient woman who knew her stuff and got her order perfect We both chose to only drink water, chose no appetizer or dessert simply two entrées and our bill with tip was $65

I visit or order from Gianni's whenever I am in the area. The food is delicious...I mean, I assume…read morethe rest of the food is delicious as I can't pull myself away from ordering the pasta carbonara. It's the best I have ever had. Service is always friendly and helpful. Everything is surprisingly quick for such a busy restaurant. The general atmosphere is lively and can get loud. Not that I mind, coming from a big loud family. Loud means people are having a great time and enjoying themselves. Don't let the loud crowd scare you; they just want to eat, drink and be merry.

Corked is an interesting wine bar and restaurant. My manager made a reservation here for our team…read moreto end out the year after a two day regional meeting. As this was just down the street from our office in the Kemper Business District, she thought this would be a cool place to hang out to recap the year for our department and she was right. The place itself is a cute house with what looks like a cool outdoor space, when the weather is nicer. Inside is a small bar when you first walk through the front door. We we seated in a small room off from the main bar, next to a lovely fireplace. We started out with charcuterie boards. Prices range from 4 pieces for $30, 6 pieces for $46 and 8 pieces for $58. The selection of meats and cheeses and were very nice, but the prices seemed steep. The cheeses and meats were as follows: Wooley Rind (Green Dirt Farm) - soft ripened sheep's milk MontAmore (Sartori) - semi firm Italian style Cheddar Goat Gouda (Central Coast Creamery) - crumbly aged goat cheese "Creamy Sexy Blue" - German triple cream cow's milk with blue veining Jamon Serrano, aged 24 months Stagberry - Elk Salami with dried blueberries Finocchiona - Tuscan style salami with fennel seed Pig & Fig Terrine - Country style pork pate with dried figs, cinnamon, ginger All were very good and had a lovely flavor. Due to the number of people nibbling, I asked for extra bread and was treated with toasted sourdough, which was very nice. For dinner, I got the Chicken Tinga Panini (Tomato-Chipotle Chicken, Queso Oaxaca, Arugula, served with Salsa Verde & Guacamole). This was a very good sandwich. I loved the idea of Chicken Tinga in a sandwich format, and it worked. I had saved half of it to take home to have for breakfast the next day, but got wrapped up in good-byes and walked out and left it. Man I was mad! My manager ordered the Roasted Beets (with whipped Feta cheese, toasted pistachios, red onion, dill and a red wine vinaigrette). The serving was huge! She loves beets and said that the dish was very good A few people got the Broccoli Cheddar soup and said it was very good. I wanted to try the oysters as I love East Coast ones, but at $20 for 6, couldn't wrap my mind around that. The wine list was pretty good and on this particular night, we got bottles for a crazy low price. My manager got a bottle of red (can't remember the name) that was $75, but she got it for half price. Same for me for a lovely bottle of sparkling rose. The hostess had a list of wines on her tablet that she showed us as well that were 50% off. The location is quite a drive from Chicago, but the times I have to go to Lake Zurich for team meetings, I may just stop in to camp out for eats and drinks while waiting for my Uber and rush hour traffic to die out.

Loved this place! Everything was so good. Service was incredibly personable and efficient. They…read morehave many wine, cocktail, liquor & beer options. Their food is also super good too. The place is super comfortable and inviting. I love the fire place they have!!

This is my favorite local spot…read more Listen, I don't even like seafood and I would say the menu is definitely stacked in that department and it's STILL my favorite place. The wine? Amazing. The staff? Amazing. The vibes? AMAZING. I always find myself chatting with people here too. It's the spot to be. I prefer the front room vs. the back. My favorite non-seafood items to get: burrata, artichoke agnolotti, smash burger.

Second time dining at Gigi's in Barrington. Our server,…read moreVictoria ("V") is the best: professional, friendly, attentive and knows the menu/wine well. Appetizers of 1) Burrata & prosciutto and 2) Deviled egg with caviar were fabulous! Had the steak + frites and it was cooked perfectly. The sauce was delicious. Will be back!!

A cute local wine bar with a great happy hour menu! They offer an excellent selection of drinks and…read moreoysters. Our bartender made some delectable cocktails and provided wonderful service. The wine bar has an intimate and friendly atmosphere. I'll definitely be stopping by again to try more items from their happy hour menu!

Patina was SO good!…read more I met a friend here recently for dinner & had a great time. Service was quick, friendly & knowledgeable about the menu. They have a large wine, beer & cocktail list. I went with a red blend- which was incredible. To eat, we tried the Korean meatballs to start, and then I went with a short rib gnocchi from their specials. Everything was delicious! It was very nice inside as well! I'll definitely come back

We've heard very good things about Patina and we're excited to try it tonight. As soon as we…read morewalked in the staff was very kind and attentive. We love the ambiance of the restaurant. It's very peaceful, romantic and a calm atmosphere. All of the food was delicious. The plating is so attractive! The dishes have great flavor but are healthier options. The portion sizes were perfect for what we desired. I'm not exaggerating when I say this was the best branzino I've ever had. The skin was crunchy and delicious. But the fish was not dry at all! There's nothing better than a juicy branzino fish and chef Jose nailed it! Matching with the sauce and beans was so much better than any other veggies or starch. The octopus was also cooked to perfection. The flavor and temperature was just right. Not too hot and such a great texture. We don't always order desserts but we had to see every course of the menu. We decided to go with a lava cake and it did not disappoint. It had that perfect contrast of hot and cold but it's served with gelato which gives it a nice touch of texture compared to standard ice cream. Chef Jose came out and introduced himself. We came in because we were enticed by a beef tartare that was on their menu in the past. We're hoping he brings it back on a special sometime soon. He said to give him a call and he'll try to accommodate whenever possible to make his customers happy. What an amazing restaurant. We cannot wait to come back and see what's new. Thank you for an amazing dinner and night!

Revisited after the full kitchen moved here from their other location. A superb experience! Our…read moreserver was incredibly attentive and friendly. The vibe here definitely meets a park ridge niche that nothing else does - intimate but elevated, a great date night place. Excellent cocktails and decent portions. Tuna tower was a fun app and we ordered lamb chops and a pasta for our mains. My only wish is that they had a slightly larger menu. I hope they add to it or do seasonal offerings because the selection is not too large and we pretty much maxed out what we'd be interested in trying in one visit. But they did it well and we enjoyed the Valentine's Day touched around the restaurant!

Classy brewery close enough to walk to from the train station! Visited Sundial with friends on a…read morepub crawl. Excellent French-style beer and imported drinks. I am now deeply in love with French ciders! Service staff were patient and kind. Amiable for a chat or suggestions on where to dine out in the area. Nice washrooms. Look forward to visiting again when the weather warms up!

I love saisons and they're hard to find at microbreweries so I was completely surprised to find out…read morethey had 2 on the menu. I tried both the Full Bloom and the Saazerous Supreme. I went with the full Bloom since it wasn't as bold flavored as the other. It was nice with plenty of body but must say not my favorite as far as saisons go. The service was good and the bartender was knowledgeable. Inside was clean but stark. It felt as though the bar top was higher than a usual bar so if you're short you might not want to sit there. Grab a table instead it might be a better size. It wasn't very crowded but it was 5:30 on a weeknight however as time went on, a nice stream of people came in. I should go back on the weekend and check it out. However, it's not on my list as a repeat.

It's so much fun here on weekends. I believe they have belly dancing on Fridays. We came on Sunday…read morenight, and there was a live performance with a saxophonist and a singer. They also have a dance floor, and many people were enjoying themselves. The food, like hinkali, was so-so; there's definitely room for improvement. The dough for hachapuri was too thick. I loved the walnut salad with chicken--its flavor was quite unique. The desserts are really good, especially the Napoleon.

If you are adventurous and want to try something different,this is the place to go. We were…read moreinvited to attend a group event of over 75 people to experience the flavors of Georgia and Armenia. The food was flavorful and served hot..all made fresh with most ingredients imported. Started with cold appetizers,then hot appetizers,a few local favorite entrees all served with local wines. Some of the food items we tried were explained to us by the owner but a few of them were lost in translation.lol I would definitely go back with another couple as their menu is quite extensive.

The food was okay and not a "wow" factor. The texture, flavor, and experience were okay…read more The prices are fair for that reason. I heard great things so I would give this place another shot. The server was kind and easy-going. My husband spilled his water/ice and they didn't wipe the table down completely. The edges of the pasta plates were dirty. Ambience was nice for a date night!

Chicken Marsala was good but needed more wine flavor . I liked that they added bread and oil with…read moreno extra charge