Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in North Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Landmark Inn

4.8

4.8 (17)

$30 and under

Grill

Northbrook

About the restaurant

Built in 1885, our building is a true landmark, as our name implies, and is the oldest commercial structure in Northbrook. A wide menu of impeccable food and comfortable ambience provides the standard for excellence in casual family dining. Enjoy a drink and choose from our many burgers, gyros, salads and more.

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ArtVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was good. All went well. Table was ready.

Sushi Badaya Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (58)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Sushi Restaurant | Omakaze
Sashimi & Sushi Roll & Maki
Sushi Restaurant Highland Park
Prepared daily with top quality & fresh ingredients by Sushi Badaya Restaurant
Omakaze Signature Course. Varities of top rated Wine and sake are also available.

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MarkVIP

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Very good food. Incredibly great service! We will definitely return.

Kansaku

4.7

4.7 (503)

$30 and under

Japanese

Evanston

About the restaurant

Whether you seek familiar sushi preparations, traditional Japanese cooking or unique and innovative contemporary cuisine that blends Asian and Western cooking styles, Kansaku's seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor and knowledgeable service will provide you and your guests a dining experience that is both entirely satisfying and highly memorable. Kansaku opened its first location in the heart of downtown in Evanston on November 13, 2006. Kansaku delivers the concept of contemporary Japanese fine dining at its best leaving you with an experience that will have you coming back for more.

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Dianne

Dined on May 23, 2025

Great food and great service, loved my sashimi bento box

Firkin Libertyville

4.7

4.7 (316)

$30 and under

American

Libertyville

About the restaurant

Named as one of Draft Magazines top 100 Beer Bars in America, and as Chicago Magazines Top 10 Suburban Bars!

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DavidVIP

Dined on May 18, 2025

A local bar with an extensive beer list, where you are bound to find something for everyone's taste. The food is fresh and tasty. Three of us had the hamburger and were very satisfied with our selection. The fourth person had the salmon sandwich and loved it. The fresh cut French Fries complimented our meal perfectly.

Viaggio Restaurant-Highland Park

4.7

4.7 (804)

$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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SueVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Haven't been here for a while and it's as great as ever - plus expanded outdoor seating. Looking forward to more visits this summer!

Coarse Italian

4.6

4.6 (373)

$30 and under

Italian

Glenview

About the restaurant

The name “coarse” is used to represent rustic in nature.

Coarse Italian prides itself on its Italian-inspired dishes, and promises incredible cuisine.

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Ralph

Dined 3 days ago

Food was served fresh and hot. Good beer on tap selections.. Our server was great and the manager came to visit the table to also check on us. The combination of great food and excellent service will have us return.

Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

4.6

4.6 (48)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Lincolnwood

About the restaurant

The best pizza in Lincolnwood is being dished out at the very first Lou Malnati’s location. Established in 1971 at 6649 N Lincoln Ave, Lou Malnati’s Lincolnwood opened with customers lining the streets for a taste of Lou’s deep dish creations. This original location has become a landmark, serving the best Chicago deep dish there is, with a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, catering and a private event space. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high-quality ingredients you just don’t find everywhere.

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JudyVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

Our server was excellent. She went above and beyond what's required. The food was excellent, as always!

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Eggspresso - Glenview

4.6

4.6 (15)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Glenview

About the restaurant

Creating a memorable breakfast experience has been our goal from day one. We are committed to creating an experience that provides an alternative to what breakfast has become and reminds us of what breakfast should be. A breakfast where taste, quality and presentation are the foundation. Delivering this level of quality consistently on a day to day basis is our promise to our customers. Once you have experienced the Eggspresso difference, you too will be a believer. Not only will you taste the difference that using fresh quality products can produce, you will see it from the moment you enter Eggspresso breakfast & lunch.

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TonyVIP

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Food was fantastic and the service was even better. Friendly helpful staff with fantastic food. An excellent dining experience

The Lawn

4.4

4.4 (285)

$31 to $50

American

Glenview

About the restaurant

Whether you’re grabbing a casual lunch with family on the patio, cocktails and snacks with friends in the redesigned cozy bar and lounge area or a having a special date night dinner in our hip modern dining room, The Lawn is the perfect North Shore gathering place for us all. Seven days a week, our neighborhood bar + grill takes pride in providing lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere with views of Wilmette Golf Club. Our menu has been curated to showcase local small businesses like Zier's Prime Meats, Burhops Seafood and Harrison's Poultry. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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GloryVIP

Dined 6 days ago

I will continue to come here weekly. The food and staff are amazing, highly recommend!

Pizzeria DeVille - Libertyville

4.4

4.4 (37)

$30 and under

Italian

Libertyville

About the restaurant

Welcome to the rejuvenated Pizzeria Deville, a beloved culinary landmark now infused with new life and expertise in the heart of downtown Libertyville, Illinois. We're thrilled to announce our reopening under new ownership, bringing over 30 years of experience in the pizza and restaurant industry to your favorite local spot.

At Pizzeria Deville, our passion for pizza is matched only by our commitment to quality. Experience the unique flavor of our homemade pizzas, baked to perfection in our signature wood-fired oven. Our menu goes beyond pizza, offering an array of homemade salads, appetizers, and entrées that cater to every taste.

Dine with us and immerse yourself in an atmosphere where each meal is a journey. Our two-level eatery, featuring an open kitchen concept, offers a cozy ambiance that blends the charm of Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. Our bars, stocked with a wide selection of beverages, are the perfect complement to your dining experience.

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Carrie

Dined on May 4, 2025

Wonderful service by Nico! The pizza was delicious. Love the ambiance. We appreciated that we could make our reservation earlier at the last minute.

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