5 Best Historic Restaurants in Riverwoods

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1. Enzo and Lucia

4.7

Exceptional(1559)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Grove

Booked 26 times today

We invite you to enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal at Enzo and Lucia Ristorante. We use only fresh ingredients in our classic Italian dishes and cherished family recipes. Homemade Italian gourmet cappellacci stuffed with seasonal ingredients is the specialty at our Long Grove restaurant housed in a former and historic Victorian-style home erected in 1876.Our outdoor patio gives dining “all’aperto” a whole new meaning, bordered by colorful flowers and foliage, the soothing sound of a fountain, and relaxing background music. Live music on the weekends.

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2. High Tea With Gerri

4.7

Exceptional(43)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Long Grove

Booked 1 time today

Nestled in the historic village of Long Grove, Gerri's Tea Room represents her roots and heritage as a native of Ireland. Opened in 2012, the tea room features a classic experience and introduction to the past time of afternoon tea in an elegant and charming setting.The high tea is inspired by British classics – an artful array of finger sandwiches, raisin scones, and petite pastries – a menu that represents authenticity. Gerri and her hosts fill delicate antique tea cups with freshly brewed and strained tea from antique silver teapots in Victorian attire.From ladies’ socials, birthdays and bridal showers to corporate events and wedding receptions, High Tea with Gerri accommodates all occasions, never compromising on quality or intimacy – even for large gatherings!

3. Del Rio

4.8

Exceptional(1215)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 15 times today

Come enjoy our family's 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

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4. O'Toole's of Libertyville

4.7

Exceptional(363)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Libertyville

Booked 10 times today

O’Toole’s of Libertyville, located in the historic downtown Libertyville district is a perfect destination for farm-to-table cuisine in a casual environment. We offer a truly unique, locally- and seasonally-influenced menu, as well as the largest craft beer selection in town. The long awaited gastropub boasts 48 beers on tap, private party rooms and an extensive wine and craft cocktail menu to compliment the chef driven menu concept. We also offer a full menu for Gluten-Free guests!

5. Vault 232

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4.1

Excellent(6)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lake Zurich

Booked 6 times today

Vault 232 – Step into our bar, nestled where the original teller line once stood. The historic 1806 vault from the Old State Bank of Lake Zurich still glows with character, setting the tone for our industrial-chic atmosphere—where history meets hospitality.We're a family-run restaurant where locals from Lake Zurich and Tower Lakes gather to share good food and great company. Our chef, a talented woman from Lake Zurich, brings her culinary vision to life in every dish.Our menu features elevated pub fare—think steaks, chicken, pasta, burgers, and tacos—with a specialty in fresh, flavorful seafood. There's something for everyone at the table.Located in the heart of Downtown Lake Zurich, Vault 232 is where the past and present come together over memorable meals.

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1. Enzo and Lucia

2. High Tea With Gerri

3. Del Rio

4. O'Toole's of Libertyville

5. Vault 232

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