Destino

Name: Destino
Address: 5101 Washington St, Gurnee, IL, United States, 60031-5916
Telephone: (872) 337-8466
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (263)

$30 and under

Italian

5101 Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031-5916

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Destino Ristorante looks forward to warmly welcoming you to Gurnee’s newest addition to casual fine dining with an emphasis on the most beautiful and classic Italian cuisine this side of the world.

From signature, craft cocktails and wines to the highest quality Italian specialties created by our accomplished and award winning Destino team, we very much look forward to becoming your preferred dining destination to truly enjoy “la vita bella” in every culinary sense. Our goal is to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel at home.

Whether you’re dining with family and friends or hosting a special event, Destino Ristorante will provide the perfect setting for any occasion. We look forward to meeting you.
– DANNY S. LEGATOS

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(872) 337-8466
Website
https://www.destino-ristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rigo Lucas
Catering
Cater your event with us, From half pans to full pans.
Private party facilities
Discover the unique event space at Destino Ristorante in Gurnee. Whether planning intimate gatherings or grand events, Destino Ristorante guarantees exceptional food, delightful drinks & hospitality to ensure an unforgettable experience. Now seating 15 to 140 guests in our private dining rooms. Inquire with our team at 872-DESTINO.

Location
5101 Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031-5916
Neighborhood
Gurnee
Cross street
On Washington St. and Milwaukee Ave.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Table
Multiple dates available
Chef's Table: Experience a Private Dinner behind the scenes!! Get Dinner with a show. Want to see how a kitchen operates? Experience Chef's culinary skills to members in a more intimate environment.

What 263 people are saying

Destino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Destino offers an inviting Italian dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "incredible dining destination" and "friendly" staff. The ambiance is "elegant but comfortable," though some note the "music was too loud." Signature dishes like the Halibut and Osso Buco are highly recommended.

263 Reviews

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Jeneffer VIP
Chicago / Illinois123 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 1st visit here, and wondering why it took us so long to try this great neighborhood family owned restaurant! Great experience and great food! Thank you, we’ll be back!
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Angela VIP
Chicago / Illinois48 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an outstanding experience. The entire team take great care to make us feel special in their home ❤️
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Michael
Wisconsin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anniversary Dinner, cocktails and wine, wife had the Salmon special very good! I had the Halibut witch was excellent, dessert Tiramisu the best! Nice wine selection. We will be back!!
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James VIP
Chicago / Illinois60 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the watermelon salad, risotto and fettacheni. Everything seemed fresher than normal. It's normally good but last night Everything seemed to have more flavor
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Bonnie
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was great! Will definitely go back!
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Kelsey
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely pleasant experience all around. Booked our reservation, arrived and were seated right away. We ordered an appetizer drinks and 2 entrees and quickly got all drinks and our food. Very impressed by the food quality, service and all around experience. They even gave us a free dessert because it was our anniversary. Will 100% be back again to try more from the amazing menu. Thank you!
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Michael
California Central Coast2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was wonderful. He did not rush as as spent lot of time talking. It was really appreciated. The food was outstanding and the dessert was even better.
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Jim
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is an updated review. I changed my review from 3 to 4 stars based on the customer service afterwards. I would have liked to just have left my review and updated it but I was too close to the word limit to add an update. So I'll have to start over. 3 of us dined here for my wife's birthday. It was Our 3rd time here, and we really like the first 2 times. My wife had the Carbonara which she liked, My son had the Branzino which was good but he would not order again, and instead would get the Halibut. I was disappointed the Branzino only came with red and yellow peppers and no other side when many of the other items come with a pasta or potato side, or as part of the dish. I ordered the Linguini Scampi which I have had before and liked. This particular time it was disappointing with what tasted like only plain olive oil on linguini, no salt, or garlic or butter or any flavor. The shrimp and pasta were cooked perfectly but I had to add a good amount salt, pepper and parmesan to the dish to make it taste like more than just pasta tossed in oil. It came with a lot of cherry tomatoes, and pieces of asparagus stalk in it as well which I would prefer mainly tips even if it meant less or no asparagus at all, But really the main disappointment was just the lack of flavor. They did give a piece of complimentary Tiramisu for the birthday and the service could not have been better. The owner, Danny, called me after reading my review and he could not have been more professional and concerned about our time there. I really appreciated that everything I written about, whether the no side with the Branzino, or my critique of the Scampi, He said he would speak to the chef about all of it and would find out if changes needed to be made. He offered to make it up to us, and gave me his cell. I appreciated that, although I doubt I will call and take him up on his offer. While things aren't always perfect, Destino has the potential to be. I look forward to checking back.
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Mary VIP
Chicago / Illinois19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was, far and away, the best experience I've had at this restaurant. Have been 3 a diner here three (3) times in the past and, although the food was good enough to return, I always felt there were some improvements that could be made. Both the Chicken Marsala and the Veal Chop were cooked properly and the taste was delicious. On top of that, maybe the best Chocolate Gelato this side of Italy. Yum.
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Cheryl
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious meal and we will come back again. The portions were large which offsets the price. We had an appetizer of grilled octopus which was a meal in itself complete with potatoes green beans and cherry Tomatoes and very tasty! We will be back!
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FAQs

Destino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 337-8466.

Destino is rated 4.8 stars by 263 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

5101 Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031-5916

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On Washington St. and Milwaukee Ave.
Neighborhood
Gurnee
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rigo Lucas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.destino-ristorante.com/
Phone number
(872) 337-8466
Catering
Cater your event with us, From half pans to full pans.
Private party facilities
Discover the unique event space at Destino Ristorante in Gurnee. Whether planning intimate gatherings or grand events, Destino Ristorante guarantees exceptional food, delightful drinks & hospitality to ensure an unforgettable experience. Now seating 15 to 140 guests in our private dining rooms. Inquire with our team at 872-DESTINO.

Destino

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Table

Menu

What 263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Destino offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Destino restaurant rated?

Is Destino currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information