50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Machesney Park

“Yum! We drive over an hour to come here!! Worth it!“

“friendly people,great food.but not happy about them closing so darn early.I really wish they would go back to their original hours.“

“Just enjoyed some wonderful meals, despite being very busy. Had chicken fajitas, chicken mole with margaritas. All very tasty, excellent service & glad we came.“

“I've not had many bad experiences possible twice of the dozens of times I'm here so I'll continue to patronize.

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of superhero characters around so those that are into it like my children may take a liking to the place and fight with each other about which (comic book) era the characters were from or whatever, simple but meaningful time together.“

“We go here every week. The food is wonderful! I love the changing menu. And the staff are sooo nice!“

“My boyfriend and I were planning a road trip and searched for restaurants along our route. The photos for this restaurant on Google drew our eye so we decided to check it out. We were not disappointed. The food was delicious and just as beautiful as in the photos. We'll definitely be back again!“

“We ordered Italian Beef from Mark’s for my husband’s birthday party. It was what he asked for. Mark was extremely helpful in figuring out exactly how much to order and precisely how to cook it. It was delicious and a huge hit!! Thank you so much! I highly recommend!!“

“Highly recommend Smokey bones In Rockford!! We had amazing service, food was great I had the turkey club and it was awesome.. we had frank as a server by far the nicest and very down to earth. Would definitely be going back.“

“One of my favorite spots! The vibe inside is just the right mix of cozy and cool—like if your stylish friend with great taste in beer opened a pub. Their salads make me feel responsible, their burgers make me forget I was trying to be, and the fries? Let’s just say they disappear faster than my willpower. Add in great drinks, and it’s basically my happy place. Highly recommend!“

“Been a while since we had Maciano’s… not sure why… but excellent, We had Sausage Classic with extra sauce and “well done” crust….“

“We celebrated my daughter's high school graduation there. We had 12 people total and the food was delicious, the drinks were on point, the service was exceptional, and the environment was amazing! They truly made our experience special, and my daughter said it was the perfect way to celebrate her big day! I would highly recommend celebrating any occasion, big or small, at Salamone's! They will treat you right! 🎉“

“Our server, Jake, is down to earth, personable, and goes above and beyond the call of duty. We visit Chicago on a regular basis since moving to IL, and Jake is by far the best server we’ve met In the area.
Food is great, drinks are generous, and the fried ice cream is just the ticket after a mission burrito. Will definitely be back. Give Jake a raise!“

“Friday 10/25/2024 my wife placed a carry-out order i thought it was for East State she called Riverside my work is 6 blocks from the East state the staff was very helpful and re-made my order everyone was super to me want to say thank-you very much“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Watching Baker’s Street grow from the ground up has been nothing short of inspiring. Every time I’m back in town visiting family, it’s the first place I go for lunch or dinner—and it never disappoints. The food is consistently phenomenal, with fresh, creative options that keep the menu exciting every time I visit. I’d give it more than 10/10 if I could! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff always goes above and beyond. I only wish there were a Baker’s Street closer to me in the suburbs—nothing else compares.“

“Nothing beats summer nights on the dock, and Lacie was best server on a busy night!“

“Great place and great menu. Everything we had was delicious and service was great! Definitely recommend.“

“It’s been 3 years and had my best dinner! Never fails they are professional Prompt Best sushi“

“Today was our first time eating here. This place will definitely be our regular breakfast spot going forward. The food was AMAZING.“

“There are several good pizza recipes in Rockford but Gulotta’s pizza stands out among all others; not only in terms of authentic flavor and fresh ingredients but in heart and soul. There’s more to a good pizza pie than what’s on the surface. I was 14 when I first had the Gulotta pizza experience. I’ve lived in Chicago for 22 years, and eaten scores of pizzas from different restaurants. Gulotta’s been at it for 45 years and it’s continues to be top tier in my book. Thanks to Gulotta’s for their undeniable heart and soul and one of the best pizzas ever.“

“The Crab Rangoon pizza is so fire!! I hope you keep it on the menu!!“

“Excellent food and service highly“

“visiting from Tennessee, had wonderful service. food is great, very friendly staff and the food was great, I recommend the fajita bowl!“

“Was great our first time there. Celebrated my son’s 21st birthday tonight. Food and staff were amazing. They made my sons night. Will be cackling often and recommend going to anyone.“

“The food is excellent! and generous portions. The wait staff was superb, best service I've ever had at a restaurant. Highest recommendations for the Thunder Bay Grille!!!“

“Absolutely love eating here. We just discovered it last year and it has become a regular takeout option. Highly recommend everything!“

“Great food. Great service. Good price.“

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“I’m glad you guys are back my family and will be back chicken fried rice and eggs roll phenomenal Loas fried rice is in its own lane“

“Not a big flavored coffee drinker but Meg's is changing my views. Wonderful coffee and the staff couldn't be friendler or more informative, especially Mia.“

“They have really good food!“

“Just happened to see this spot on Google maps. Burgers were excellent and the staff was very friendly! Will definitely be back.“

“Great awesome environment, waitstaff was incredibly super friendly and nice!!!“

“I wish I had gotten the name of our server. He did a fabulous job of taking care of us today!!! Thank you so much for the 10% local hero discount! It is so much appreciated!!! WELL DONE ROCKFORD IL TEXAS ROADHOUSE!!! WE’LL BE BACK!!!!“

“Love this little cafe. Good food and atmosphere. Our goto place for breakfast.“

“The food and service was excellent. Will be back,“

“First time patron & it did not disappoint!!! Megan was a wonderful server & helped each of us decide which dish best met our preferences. The food was delicious, the desserts were decadent & the mixologist made a wonderful salted caramel martini! Definitely recommend!!“

“I am not one to write reviews but I was very impressed with the service I received while visiting here! I am disabled and require the use of a service animal and the server and staff were amazing and even brought him out a bowl of fresh cold water with our waters! Our server, Ronald, was amazing and so respectful and accommodating:) The food was so good I wish I had been here sooner! I definitely plan on being back to try more of the menu especially now that I know how accepting and welcoming all of the staff are!! The atmosphere inside is very cozy and yet still casual and open for guests. We enjoyed our meal on the patio and it was very nice little patio with all kinds of little decorations and lights. 10/10 experience“

“Fantastic. Fav Rkfd Taco spot. Screw city , Thai tacos are great. Taco Tues Special Never Misses. C U next Tuesday“

“They have a large menu of of maki and sushi! It was so hard to choose! The fish was fresh and the combinations in the rolls were amazing. My daughter also got the ramen (shoyu I think) and it was excellent. The broth was so rich! We all loved it!“

“This place is a hidden gem. I live right down the road from it and didn’t realize it was there until my cousin told me about it. Best pizza in Rockford hands down. I don’t suggest the stuffed crust because the pizza gets a bit too thin at least for my liking for the normal crust pizza is amazing.“

“Friday fish fry is my favorite. Prime rib is tasty on Saturday night very reasonable and tasty. My kids love the calzones.“

“Overall the experience was pretty good. Service was good, it was a bit hectic when it started to pick up. I had the GOAT burger - the bun was fresh and delicious, goat cheese was very little and you couldn’t taste it, but it’s the name of the burger… the patty was plenty in size, but very dry and didn’t do Eickman’s meat any justice. The fries were outstanding. The Filipino Chicken Adobo was very delicious, the egg and sauce were perfect together. Chicken was perfectly cooked. The Lumpiang Shanghai was a great starter to the meal. The Ube cheesecake was ok, but not very flavorful. The Aluna Water was surprisingly refreshing and worth the $10. I haven’t been here since it changed brands, overall decent experience and would try again when not so busy for an event.“

“This place is really cool inside and the food is great. We came in from out of town and will definitely be back when we return next year.“

“We recently hosted our son’s wedding at Franchesco’s…I cannot say enough about the service Kim and her staff provided! I 💯 recommend Francesco’s for your your wedding venue! No need to look anywhere else!“

“Always great food and wonderful service! A Fun Gift Shop too! ❤“

“Always love going to Backyard!! For everything from a wrap to wings to fish fry to steak dinner to everything in between. Friendly staff, clean environment, amazing specials, and delicious food!! 10/10 recommend“

“My favorite breakfast spot to eat! Great food and great staff and service“

“I was told that Gerry’s Pizza is amazing. Well it really isn’t. We tried it yesterday for the first time. We asked for a very thin crust and while it was thin it wasn’t more so than any other thin crust. The sauce lacked flavor. It was at best bland. We asked for extra sausage & cheese. If what they gave us was extra I’d hate to see what regular cheese & sausage consisted of. The bigger letdown was the “Fresh Calamari.” This wasn’t fresh! It was straight from the freezer bag to the deep fryer. Breading was very institutional from a place like Gordon Food Service. The person that took my order over the phone and got my food for me was very nice. You get one chance to make a first impression. Gerry’s food fell far short.“

“Amaxing food. Great service. Great prices. Had dinner in the outdoor igloo. Beautiful atmosphere. Filet mignon was the best we ever had. Everything insane. The chef is amazing! Appetizers: Lobster Bisque. Buffalo Shrimp. Mozzarella Burrata. All amazing but the Burrata...OH MY ....DONT PASS IT UP!!!“

“They have the best pizza, hands down, in the Roscoe/Rockton area. Only complaint is that they don’t have wait staff in their new dining room.“