Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in North Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tocco

4.9

4.9 (351)

$30 and under

Italian

Winnetka

About the restaurant

Good Food, Good Wine, Good Shoes, Makes Life Better.

Born in Naples, Italy and raised in Milan, Bruno Abate was inspired at an early age by his parents for his passion for food and fashion. Bruno opened his first company in Milan, selling fish and caviar to high-end restaurants. His extensive travels around the world helped him appreciate fine food and design and eventually led him to Chicago in 1999, where he combined his passions. In Chicago, Bruno brought together his vision to marry authentic Italian cuisine with a modern design when he opened his first restaurant Follia, in the meatpacking district and currently, Tocco in Winnetka.

The concept was simple, make authentic Italian Cuisine with the finest ingredients and give diners an experience like they were in Italy.

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PeterVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Consistency, quality, service - just the best Italian restaurant in the North Shore of Chicago. Food is always hot and delicious.

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Popular dish

Lasagna Bolognese

Del Rio

4.9

4.9 (1201)

$30 and under

Italian

Highwood

About the restaurant

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 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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Mary JoVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always always love beyond for 45 years!! Ravioli Al Forna is indescribably fantastic

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Ravioli

Enzo and Lucia

4.8

4.8 (1514)

$31 to $50

Italian

Long Grove

About the restaurant

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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Karie

Dined 4 days ago

Cozy atmosphere, delicious food, wonderful house Cabernet Sauvignon and excellent service made for a wonderful dining experience. Did I mention the fabulous dessert, ricotta and pistachios layered within a cake, light as air and scrumptious! Can’t wait for outdoor dining this season. Out with friends or family or for a romantic evening this restaurant will only add to good times and special memories.

Ristorante Bottaio

4.8

4.8 (1223)

$30 and under

Italian

Libertyville

About the restaurant

Ristorante Bottaio - Fresh vegetables, fish and various meats prepared as modern interpretations of traditional dishes from the Abruzzo region of Italy. All within your reach at our charming restaurant in Libertyville, Illinois. Stop by and see for yourself!

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SusanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The food was delicious! Ambience lovely. The one negative is that it was freezing in the restaurant.

Mambo Italiano - Mundelein IL

4.7

4.7 (1059)

$30 and under

Italian

Mundelein

About the restaurant

For 20 years, Mambo Italiano has been keeping Italian tradition alive for the generations to come by specializing in traditional styles of Italian Cuisine. Weekly, features highlight new menu renditions developed by the Cardone family. Every meal is prepared with care and the freshest ingredients. Mambo Italiano has been featured on Check Please!, is a Daily Herald Readers' Choice and has been voted the Best Italian Restaurant in Mundelein, Vernon Hills and Libertyville by Open Table diners.

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Tiffany

Dined 5 days ago

Service was top notch , Steve was awesome. beautiful atmosphere, food excellent! Will return soon!

Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Northbrook

4.7

4.7 (45)

$30 and under

Italian

Northbrook

About the restaurant

Step into a warm and inviting atmosphere where you can enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza crafted with naturally fermented dough and the finest ingredients. Adhering to the strict standards of Vera Pizza Napoletana, our pizzas are baked in a traditional wood-fired oven, delivering a true taste of Italy. Paired with an extensive selection of fine wines, Napolita provides a dining experience that celebrates the rich flavors of Italian cuisine in the heart of Northbrook.

At the heart of Napolita is Chef Nick Alvarez, whose dedication to culinary excellence has been instrumental in shaping our menu. With a deep respect for traditional Italian techniques and a creative approach to flavors, Chef Alvarez crafts each dish with care, using only the finest ingredients.

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HOWARD

Dined 4 days ago

First time there….. great experience. Genuine Italian pizza, great salad, and don’t forget the gelato. Will definitely be back soon ❤️

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Experience

Happy Hour!

Viaggio Restaurant-Highland Park

4.7

4.7 (801)

$30 and under

Italian

Highland Park

About the restaurant

An authentic Italian dining experience in Highland Park. We offer an elegant and charming dining experience that keeps guests coming back again and again. Our large menu of regional Italian pastas, meats and fishes is rounded out by a selection of salads, soups, and decadent desserts. Popular staples like Rigatoni with Braised Pork Gravy and Eggplant Parmesan are served alongside Executive Chef Nicolas Biscaglio’s signature interpretations of classic Italian dishes. We use only the highest quality ingredients to ensure a deliciously memorable experience! As a hospitality-driven establishment, it’s our goal to make every guest that walks through the door feel like family. At Viaggio, we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Gordon

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent restaurant. Delicious food. Exceptionally service. Just a little noisy

Bella Via Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (1134)

$30 and under

Italian

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Bella Via Ristorante is thrilled to announce its new location at 431 Temple ave in Highland Park. An authentic Italian Restaurant, a true family owned and family operated that has served the North Shore communities for over 26 years. We feature classic Italian fare with an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.

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Steve

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

Delicious meal with friends. Service was excellent. Great ambiance. Ownership there to assure a great experience. I would highly recommend.

Disotto

4.7

4.7 (1348)

$30 and under

Italian

Highwood

About the restaurant

Let Disotto transport you to another place & time, like visiting your Nonna's wine cellar on the Italian countryside for a homemade meal.

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Barbara

Dined 1 day ago

We had wonderful service from a very busy waitress. Our tiramisu was the best I have ever had.

Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (1943)

$31 to $50

Italian

Gurnee

About the restaurant

Winner of 2016, 2017, 2018 Best Steakhouse, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Seafood Restaurant Best Martini, Best Romantic Restaurant, Best Unique Salad, Best Vegetarian Cuisine, Best Place to Dance, and Best Venue for Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties. Winner of 2016 Best New Restaurant.
Primo sure does live up to it's name!

PRIMO (meaning “The Best” in Italian) is our interpretation of the marriage of a classic American steakhouse and a signature Italian restaurant.

Replete with soaring ceilings, Italian marble, and custom furniture, PRIMO's grand and dramatic dining instantly sets a luxurious yet comfortable tone. The atmosphere is rivaled only by the menu, which is composed of both Prime and Grass Fed steaks, chops, and classic Italian dishes inspired by the vast regions of Italy. PRIMO's menu is both familiar and sophisticated, and complimented perfectly by our 100+ bottle wine list.

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JohnVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The food as always was terrific! Scott took great care of us at the bar!

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Experience

Bourbon & Burger Night- Every Monday 4pm to 8pm

Experience

Pasta & Wine FLIGHT NIGHT- Every Tuesday at Primo

Experience

Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

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