Italian Restaurants in Northbrook, IL
Northbrook is a small suburb approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Chicago and west of beaches on Lake Michigan. This suburb offers a variety of Italian eateries, including local chain restaurants like Francesca's North, and fine dining establishments, such as Di Pescara. Northbrook is also a five-minute drive from walking paths and floral exhibits at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe. Does this Spark an idea?
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Francesca's North
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Francesca's North is in Northbrook's Meadow Shopping Plaza. Italian dishes include salmon alla fresca and costaletta di maiale della casa--pork chops with red onions and mushrooms. As of winter 2011, the price range for dinner is $15 to $30. The dining room has a casual atmosphere, wooden beam ceilings and a full-service bar. Reservations are accepted for lunch and dinner.
Pinstripes
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Pinstripes is in southern Northbrook, within walking distance of Willowhill Golf Course. This bistro-style restaurant has an upbeat atmosphere and adjacent to an 18-lane bowling alley. Outdoor patio seating is available; a fireplace is in the patio setting. The restaurant offers live jazz music in the evenings. Price ranges, as of winter 2011, are $12 to $15. Italian dishes include eggplant parmigiana and chicken Marsala pasta.
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Marcello's
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The Marcello's in Northbrook's Meadow Shopping Plaza is a five-minute walk from the Village Green park. This restaurant has a casual atmosphere with a full-service bar; parking is available in the plaza's lot. Gourmet pizza selections include goat cheese marinara, Thai chicken and vegetarian. Entree and pizza prices, as of winter 2011, are $15 to $25. This restaurant hosts private events of up to 175 guests.
Francesco's Hole in the Wall
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Francesco's is right off the Skokie Highway, less than five minutes from shopping opportunities at the Village Square mall. Italian dishes include mostacioli chicken bolognese, eggplant ricotta and pasta Pavarotti. The price range is $10 to $20, as of winter 2011. The dining room features elements of an Old World Italy cafe, such as brick walls, photos of the owner's family members and wooden wine racks. Reservations are accepted.
Di Pescara
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Located in the North Court Mall, Di Pescara offers fine dining for lunch and dinner every day of the week. The restaurant offers complimentary valet parking during dinner hours. The dining room features preset dinnerware and contemporary décor and artwork. The price range, as winter 2011, is $10 to $25 for dinner. Dinner entrees include chicken giardiniera, tilapia Milanese and whole wheat capellini pasta. Beverages include Bellini Hurricane and Italian Orchard.
Trattoria Oliverii
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Trattoria Oliverii is in central Northbrook, a short walk from the Northbrook rail transit station. This restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere, with contemporary décor in the dining room; a full-service bar is available. Oliverii's price range is $10 to $15, as of winter 2011. The menu includes lasagna di spinaci, ravioli con pomodoro and petti di pollo al Basilico, or chicken breasts in basil tomato sauce. Reservations are accepted for parties of four or more.
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