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Address:
429 Temple Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035

Neighborhood:
Highland Park

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Nieto's Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.nietosrestaurant.com
Email: acarlos1st@aol.com
Phone: (847) 432-0770
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Wednesday - Monday: 4:00pm - Close. Closed Tuesdays.
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Ramiro Velasquez
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Please call for details.
Private Party Facilities: Carlos offers 3 private dining rooms seating from 12 to 30 guests.
Private Party Contact: Toni Gramm (847) 432-0770

Getting there

Cross Street: Waukegan
Parking: Valet

A word from Nieto's

A Re-Concepted Restaurant in the Fabled Carlos’ Space by Carlos and Debbie Nieto. Nieto's is decoratively updated although the gracious wood paneled walls remain. The dining room still has an imtimate feel to it, with a more "club" like atmosphere. The menu is extensive but familiar with modern day… tweeks. Comfortable for family gatherings and dates alike. Continued

Nieto's

3.7

181 $30 and under restaurant

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141 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

141 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(74)
fit for foodies(58)
hot spot(35)

notable wine list(32)
special occasion(31)
romantic(17)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (141)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was a busy Sat night. Our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It was a busy Sat night. Our table was ready for us-which is a great start. It is a beautiful restaurant. But the noise level is way too loud. We were seated in the back which was probably quieter.I can't imagine how loud it is in the middle of the room.
The food was good, great friendly waiter. Three of our 4 entrees came out together and the forth was about 5 minutes behind. I am not sure what happened there.
We look forward to going back!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Buzzing restaurant with perfectly

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Buzzing restaurant with perfectly done pub food to finer dining options. Everyone had the specials in our group - fish and bone-in pork chop. Both spectacular. Carlos' quality high end service. A bit noisy, but great vibe. Debbie Nieto (matre D) made sure we were seated by our reservation time!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The noise level made it impossible

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The noise level made it impossible to hear from across the table. Also, the tables were placed so close together that the next table's group could have been part of our party. The wait staff was accommodating, but could hardly hear orders or deliver the food.

We will return as the food was good and the menu covered all price ranges and palates. But it will be on a weekday to see if the same situation exists. If so, we will not return."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

we celebrated a friend's birthday

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Dined on 04/11/2012

2007

Dined on 04/11/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"we celebrated a friend's birthday and were treated with a trio of singers that made my friend blush--it was so great!"

Dined on 04/11/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderful food. Will definitely

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2006

Dined on 04/08/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wonderful food. Will definitely go back."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The new Nietos format offers

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2003

Dined on 04/08/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"The new Nietos format offers a casual setting with excellent food. The service was great in a freindly layout. We will defintely be going back."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Very Dissappointed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Dry fish, very limited menu and a wait staff that is purely focused on pushing the most expensive items. And if your average meal prices range from 12 - 22 dollars I think you should call it out if your fish special is $35!!Wife and I would not recommend."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were glad to have the one

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were glad to have the one "out of the way" table. The main dining room was much too crowded, with tables right on top of each other. It is very noisy with so many people crowded into the small space. The fish dishes were all delicious. However, there was an "ok" response on the short ribs."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Our party of four all thought

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Our party of four all thought the food was "good", but not great. The room has been attractively redone and the staff and owners are friendly and helpful. But the menu is a bit dull"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

oh my we are sooo happy that

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Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"oh my we are sooo happy that this yummy restaurant is in walking distance to our home....we try to go once a week ....it is consistently deelishous. the veggie burger the regular burger and the chicken have a lll been wonderful....do not miss the pudding in a vintage container....."