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- DDebraChicago / Illinois •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFood was great, value was great, service was stupendousMore infoAlex's Washington GardensPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood•4.8
- EErinvipChicago / Illinois •113 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWonderful food! We had the tuna Nicoise and the special crepes. Both excellent. The pomme frites looked fantastic. Next time!More infoMiramarPrice: Moderate• French• Highwood•4.7
- LLaurievipChicago / Illinois •8 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe went for my husbands birthday after Pumpkin Fest! Food was delicious! All 8 adults loved their meal and our grandson who is only 20 months old couldn’t get enough meatballs!!!More infoDisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood•4.6
- JJamesChicago / Illinois •8 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 24, 2024Dined at Bella Via Ristorante last night. The food, service and ambiance was exceptional. My wife and I had the cioppino which was filled with fresh shellfish and exceptional flavor. We accompanied our dinner with an excellent red wine offered by the glass, and finished our dinner with a glass of Limoncello, which was a perfect ending to a great dining experience!More infoBella Via Ristorante and BanquetsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highland Park•4.5
- RRochellevipSan Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 15, 2024A bit spicy and very tender was our skirt steak. My fried plantains were plentiful and flavorful. The bread pudding was homemade and quite tasty!our out of town guests loved it there!More infoLongitud315Price: Expensive• Latin American• Highwood•4.7
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Waukegan Ave and Sheridan Road -- which offer a number of dining options and run parallel to Lake Michigan -- form a single, long street that runs through the heart of Highwood. This suburb north of Chicago is home to a number of grills and bars as well as a variety of options for international cuisine. You can enjoy Latin American small plates, steak frites at a French bistro, or handmade pasta at an Italian restaurant. With its proximity to the Windy City, you can also find unique takes on the Chicago-style hot dog and Italian beef sandwich. To satisfy your sweet tooth, Highwood's local bakeries offer cupcakes and sweet breads, or you can head to one of the city's ice cream parlors or even a gourmet chocolate shop.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Highwood is Alex's Washington Gardens
The best vegetarian restaurants in Highwood are Alex's Washington Gardens, Longitud315 and Disotto
The restaurants with the best service in Highwood are Alex's Washington Gardens, SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza Company - Highwood and Scotty's on Sheridan