50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Machesney Park

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

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

“Outstanding Food & Service 👏👏👏“

“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.“

“Ate here for the first time today. Food & service were amazing! All made fresh! I will definitely go back!!!“

“We visited Lucha Canting for the first time tonight. It was excellent! I just moved back here after living in Austin, TX, for many years. I wasn't expecting the food and atmosphere to be as good and inviting as they were. I told my dinner companion the food was as tasty as any Mexican food I've had in TX, and it was beautifully presented. The way in which the restaurant was decorated made me feel like I was back in Texas! Lastly, our server was excellent. He checked on us just the right amount, and got our food out in good time. All in all, it was quite a pleasant experience!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“Really fantastic pizza! Best around.“

“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.“

“Every meal I have ordered has been spectacular! I love the changing menu!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.“

“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! 🎉“

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

“The food and service was fantastic! Margaritas are very good. We are very glad we came.“

“We always go to Shogun when we got out on a date night and its always an amazing experience but last nights experience was over the top. We got a chef who interacted with us, tried getting to know us, had over the top manners. I recommend Ricardo and we will be asking for him everytime.“

“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“

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

“Excellent food and service highly“

“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.“

“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.“

“I love this place!! The best service and the best food. 10/10“

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

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“great food!!! and quantity!“

“Great food. Great service. Good price.“

“Food was incredibly good. Even while very busy only a short wait. Service was friendly and helpful. The server Cheyenne was very patient and made sure our meal was a pleasant one.“

“They have really good food!“

“A friend told us we had to try Buddy’s Burgers and we were not disappointed! Staff were very welcoming and the food was awesome. The burgers were super fresh and the fries were cooked perfectly. We will be returning for sure!“

“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!!!“

“I’m having the Alamo skillet now and let me tell you, it tastes amazing! Not only is the portion size enough for 2 people( although I’m going to eat it myself), the quality of the food is on point as well! Thank you Jessica’s for making me a satisfied customer.“

“We finally got to try this joint out Saturday night and boy oh boy were we not disappointed! I enjoyed the prime rib special which was absolutely mind blowing, and my girl had smothered chicken breasts. Both were cooked to perfection. Good God people don’t walk to this place run to Backyard Bar and Grill! Going back Sunday for all you can eat ribs!Great owner great atmosphere great pricing Great Staff and absolutely great barbecue! 🤘❤️🤩“

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

“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.“

“Excellent stuffed pizza. I was expecting stuffed crust, but it is a double crusted pizza. The flavor was great, and I loved the cheese. I wished I had weighed the slices. Loaded. I was full before finishing two slices.Ordered half sausage. Only thing I would change is to ask them to mark which slices had sausage.“

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

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

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

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

“A random stop on our road trip. It was a little pricy but the food and service was very good. Pizza was on the smaller size but very good. I had a Caesar salad with grilled chicken, which was actually what I hoped to find, and I was not disappointed.“

“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.“

“😀So good. We just moved here to Loves Park and we like to have a good Mexican place, close by!“

“Great food and always great service“

“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“

“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“

“If you live close by it’s a great place for breakfast! Good food and friendly service, however I wouldn’t go out of my way as many places offer a very comparable breakfast.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Capri! Our first time eating there since the new location and I honestly thought it is not going to be as good as the State location but I was slapped in the face with the SAME delicious food and amazing service! So shame on me for thinking any less than the best because I know that is what Capri is! Huge shout out to you all again as our food was delicious and the same, maybe even better!“