Restaurants in Palatine

“variety of Indian breads, loved the Onion Kulcha! incredibly delicious taste and levels of spicyness are offered with every dish! no more spice overwhelm which can ruin the subtle tastes in Indian cuisine. courteous staff, gracious and available servers. Loved Aloo & cauliflower dish My partner enjoyed robust Dal dish which had veggie tidbits to round out flavor. we loved the food here. Best Indian fare in the area!”

“Chicago Culinary Kitchen in Palatine? Yes, please! Great appetizers, a killer smoked meat burrito, and awesome service. Loved it!”

“Great sushi. Friendly service. Consistent quality.”

“I absolutely love Pizza Bella! Hands down my favorite pizza in all of Chicagoland! (yes, I said it and it's true) Overjoyed with Tony's new restaurant!!.... Great service, atmosphere, friday night was packed so come early! Evey inch of the menu is fantastic, and huge portions! True Italian love!”

“This place is a hidden gem. Food and service were excellent. Hard to find great or even good German food nowadays. We had Rouladen, Sauerbraten and Osso Buco, all were excellent. Exceeded our expectations, we’ll be going back for sure. Servers and chef/kitchen staff were fantastic.”

“THE FOOD IS BEYOND DELICIOUS! 🔥”

“We love their maki rolls and Chief is a great person. I’ve tried sushi from different locations and this one is my favorite place to get sushi from. I appreciate you much! Thank you :)”

“Delicious and authentic Georgian food.”

“La comida super deliciosa, y el servicio de calidad, gracias Sandra por tu atención y profesionalismo”

“Very fresh ingredients. All entrees have exceptional flavor and presentation. Cocktails are well made. Classy ambiance. Attentive service.”

“Went with our daughter & 2 grandkids tonight. Our server was Jesus. He was absolutely the greatest. Treated my 4yr old grandson like an adult & was very patient with taking his order. The food was great & service was awesome too. Beyond satisfied Thank you Jesus!”

“Best pastor!!! Use to live in Chicago and was sad when I moved to palatine because I could never find delicious el pastor… look no further!!!! Tacos are expensive but I’ll pay for the amazing tasting food!”

“We have been going to Durty Nellie's this Bear season and were welcomed with open arms. The service has been great and the servers attentive. Josh, the general manager has been available to us and helped our group raise over $2,000 for Wings . We are now looking into other events to continue raising funds and enjoying the music and food. Thank you.”

“Chicago Culinary Kitchen in Palatine? Yes, please! Great appetizers, a killer smoked meat burrito, and awesome service. Loved it!”

“The kindest and most attentive staff food is great !!! Your manger Patrick one of the best !! Thank you for making todays baby shower,, PERFECT 💕”

“Fantastic sushi, some of the best I've ever had, at a good price for all you can eat! Very nice servers and staff overall! Nice light atmosphere. Usually no wait as they've got quite a few tables for a smaller place, and food usually comes out pretty quick, but super fresh sushi, never had a bad experience!”

“Great food and several menu options to satisfy various tastes. Lamb ravioli & Ribeye dishes very good.”

“Our waitress Alyssa was wonder! Had the prime rib and it was cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere to sit and enjoy good food and friends! Highly recommend to go and try it!”

“I’ve seen this restaurant for years (maybe decades?) while going to Napoli’s. It always appears unassuming. A friend and I decided to stop here randomly and boy was I pleasantly surprised! Great service I need to say firstly. Although the laminated menus don’t have prices, the paper ones at the counter do for most items not Market Price. Don’t let this put you off. My meal was $20.99 at time of payment before tip, for seafood. The insane amount of different whole seafood options and steak specialties, the massive colorful platters, the huge drinks… This is a wonderfully decadently-far cry from my typical Napoli’s trip. BUT they still make the essentials like tacos, sopes, and burritos too. I got the Camarones con Crema de Chipotle, my friend got the Chilaquiles Verdes. Both were on MASSIVE platters and was a great amount of food. Seasoned rich sauce, great shrimp, warm tortillas… My friend’s margarita with the Corona took forever to finish and must have had good quality tequila in it. As the meal wore on, the restaurant had more and more customers for a late Sunday lunch. It didn’t seem so empty and quiet as what you see from the outside, and it was nice seeing people coming in. I would definitely come back again or make a pickup order with the fam. Great job, employees!!”

“Great food and service! Really good people!”

“Food was ok , but they charge 3% even if you paid in cash , and depend what server are there's one of lady that she’s from Colombian , she’s so mean and rude !! And they charge 18% for 4 people , this isn’t right”

“Delicious, fresh, healthy smoothies on a hot day were absolutely perfect. William made our daughter a minion milkshake (and secretly made it healthy without her knowing, which was perfect for our very picky eater), and our son enjoyed a taro boba tea with popping mango boba. Such a great find, and fabulous owner!”

“Great food. One of my favorite places best sandwich is 5 on rosemary bread.”

“Best pizza in town hands down”

“Beer-battered shrimp tacos, with their special topping, plus we added a slice of avocado, was what we had for dinner tonight. My husband stopped midway through his meal and said this was the BEST TACOS …and guacamole! Thank you Taco Shop!!!”

“I recently visited a charming Nelikona coffee place in downtown Palatine. The rose 🌹 coffee was delicious. I loved that it was served in gorgeous tea cups, adding a unique touch to the experience. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for gatherings or meetings. The staff were incredibly friendly, which enhanced the welcoming vibe. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great coffee experience—I’ll definitely be back! 🌹🌹”

“loved it! friendly staff and great food.”

“Excellent food and service!! It is the best Mexican I’ve had in the area”

“. Good Food The Italian sub was delicios Good Food The Italian sub was delic They are too expen though”

“Not only is the food delicious but the owners, employees are super friendly. You are welcome to dine in or if you are in a hurry, you can always pick up a large slice of pizza with a drink. All super tasty 😋”

“Paninis are really good. I've only tried the veggie panini but each time it's been great.

Bummer is that they don't have dine-in service plates so every order uses plastic like with carry out orders.

Love the building they are in - really quaint and antique.”

“You have the best Pho in the whole Chicagoland. Your peanut sauce for the spring rolls are excellent. I didn’t like the chicken wings, the fried rolls and the pot stickers. But I will go back anytime for the Pho👏 I even bragged for your restaurant to my Vietnamese business associates. When they come to Chicago for a super Saturday event I promised to take them to your restaurant. More power to you and to that young boy Toby. He is a hard working boy. He will go a long way. See you again soon.”

“Delivery was fast and hot. I got the pan pizza and the crust was perfect.”

“My family and I ate here for the first time passing through from Iowa. The cream stuffed crepes with fruit were amazing!! And of course the coffee with flavored whipped cream was the best we have had in a long time. Absolutely loved it!!!”

“Outstanding. Saw a post on Insta and happened to be cruising through Palatine so I decided to form my own opinion. I’m certainly glad I stopped. Everything was on point. Burger was so good. I’m not normally down with waffle fries but these were great. Nice and crispy and the seasoning wasn’t over powering. I also did the Oreo shake because why not! I will definitely be coming back cuz I’m curious how the chicken sandwich is. Seriously a great smash burger and worth the money imo. Staff was great, friendly and upbeat. The whole place was nice and clean. Love the vibe with the 60’s diner music. Cheers Reps!

Parking: Same as you’d get at any fast food joint.

Kid-friendliness: 100% good for kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible.”

“This place has best beefs and chicken parmigiana in area. Sauce very good worth every dollar.”

“Great thin crust pizza! Good friendly service”

“Ordered carry-out from the Vernon Hills location and loved it! Fantastic quality ramen, flavorful broth and still hot after getting it home. Miso Ramen and Taiwan Ramen are fantastic, but beware that single pepper icon, because it’s no joke! (And I say this as someone who grew up eating spicy food 🙂) Delicious, but intense! I would LOVE to see a milder version of the Taiwan Ramen (or at least a way to adjust the heat, like the Spicy Miso), because the flavor was truly amazing and addictive.”

“Had a taste for smash burger and kept driving by this place. The GF and I decided to stop by and try it out. I got the Hot Chicken sandwich and she had the Smash burger with everything. Chicken sandwich was juicy,the slaw was tasty and tue bun was nice and soft. She was impressed with the smash burger. Can’t leave out the seasoned crinkle fries which tied it all together! We will be back soon!”

“the two employees that were the there gave me great recommendations and all smoothies look good can't wait to try more”

“I love this restaurant and honestly surprised it's not rated higher. On the weekends this place can get packed. Highly would recommend to anyone that loves authentic mexican food.”

“I love this place it makes me feel at home with home food just baked, but better than mine 🤣, about everything I have taste is delicious, awesome to go with the family and the servers are great thanks cafe 14 !”

“Many Oat milk ice cream options, and so many delicious flavors for ice cream, shakes, sundaes and shaved ice. Love that your dog gets to come into the restaurant and gets free ice cream. Chairs to sit inside or outside.”

“My previous review was accidentally deleted by me, but let me just say that this is by far the best bar around the Chicagoland area. Firstly, let me start by raving about Colleen, the GOAT of bartenders! She is an absolute sweetheart! From the first day she made me feel at home! If you are new, she goes up to you, introduces herself and hands you a napkin. She has the most awesome and proper etiquette for the hospitality industry. Colleen is an absolute godsend! I do not know a single person who badmouths her. She also makes the best margaritas and rums/cokes! She remembers your name as wel and starts calling you by your name on the second day. The other bartenders are amazing as well. On Tuesdays and Thursdays when I go in, Lisa remembers my drink and food order. She is also a gem as well! As far as the food goes, the chicken bacon ranch wrap is one of the best I have ever eaten. The Cheddar Cheese burger is amazing as well. Seriously this place is a great find. As far as the reviews calling this place racist are concerned, to each their own: I have never had any issues and I am disabled and asian that is like a double negative. It is the most inclusive place around town!”

“****A cut above the rest. -Great and consistent food -genuinely attentive and warm service making you feel right at home. Many ingredients are organic—not because it’s a selling point, but simply because that’s how they do things. The flavors feel more like homemade Greek cooking than typical restaurant fare.”

“アイスコーヒーとバブルワッフルで午後のひと時を楽しめます。”

“Best people work here Food is great Pride in ownership Known Peter for years”

“The Sweet Honey Bee latte was really good. There was also a good selection of breakfast pastries in the case. There were six types of muffins which were gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan.”

“We love going to Mexico Uno! We just introduced our parents to it, and they can’t stop raving about it! Nicest people, great food, and warm and welcoming Mexican decor. Check it out!”

“A solid choice for Thai food in the burbs. Even the ants love it! There was a tiny ant roaming around on my plate. It gave the food the thumbs up and I gave it a thumb.

Our waiter was very nice and friendly. We ordered the chicken with garlic sauce, pad see ew, and the fried catfish. All were really good. Besides the ant, and the constant flying of a hungry gnat, the dining experience was good. I'm not a fan of the sticky rice and mango, but my dining partners in crime enjoyed it. The chicken in my dish was somewhat dry, but I get it... chicken is hard! Pad see ew was solid though. Overall, a good meal.

BATHROOM REVIEW: Located in the back, past the kitchen, the bathroom was VERY nice. I think it was nicer than the restaurant dining area itself. Clean, modern, and pleasant, I'd sit on that bad boy any day.”

“This was our first time, so didn’t know what to expect. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely go back! Looking forward to get carry out, as I live down the road. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed!”

“Good food very friendly employees clean store 🏬”

“Food tasted great! Friendly staff and amazing service. Will be back!”

“The smells and flavors are like no other”

“Absolutely love this place. My buddy showed it to me years ago and I haven’t gone to any other Mexican restaurant since then. The owners of the restaurant are absolutely amazing people and I always have great service whenever I’m there. Food is quick, tastes absolutely fantastic and the people are amazing.”

“We went with our Burger Club to Lucky Burgers (a.k.a. Jelly Cafe after dark or 4pm, whichever comes first).

Jelly Cafe is a breakfast and lunch place open 7am until 2pm. Then they switch over to Lucky Burgers which is open from 4pm until no one is there and they want to go home. Though technically I think they’re open until 8 or 9pm.

There are a handful of items on the Lucky Burgers’ menu: about 5 variations of their classic burger, a chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, and waffle fries.

When we went, the place was empty and never got busy. Which opened the door for one of the owners, Scott, to regale us with tales of days gone by from his childhood in Evanston and the famous people he knew, grew up with, and worked with. It was nice hearing these stories and it was nice to give Scott something and somebodies to talk to as well.

The place has a large parking lot and is nice and clean on the inside. There is a tiny area with slot machines and a small bar/counter at the entrance.

The burgers are all smashburgers. They come as singles or double patties. Go for the double as there’s not a whole lot of meat once they’re smashed. The differences are the toppings. Scott recommends their housemade dijonaise sauce which is good, but ask for it on the side. The cook slathers it on the burger and that’s all you can taste. Once I scooped (you read that correctly) the sauce off my burger, it was a pretty good burger. The meat is seasoned well and cooked nicely and the bun holds up (despite dripping in dijonaise).

We all shared the chicken tenders as an appetizer. Five nice sized tenders come in the meal and you can choose your dipping sauce. Scott recommended their honey mustard which was very good and the ranch wasn’t bad either.

He is also johnny-on-the-spot to refill fill your drinks. I seriously thought that I would float away.

The best part is the price. All said and done for a burger, waffle fries, and a soda, with tax and tip is like $15-$18 bucks.

It’s a nice place that I need to go back to and visit for the Jelly Cafe side. AND return for their burgers, tenders, and more of Scott’s stories.”

“Still the best burger around”

“Great service and extensive menu.”

“BBQ Patio is my go-to. The food is always good, hot, fresh, and ready to go! I love the fact that they care about their employees and family time. I've never in all the years I've been going to the Patio had a bad experience. You want good food fast, on the go, dining in or out on their patio, you will leave full and sassy! Thank you BBQ Patio for being the neighborhood go-to.”

“Owner is always there and very nice
His employed is also very friendly
Food is always very good
I only order legs so if I think of it I all a head of time for a heads up but normally I forget but they allay either have enough or they will make it fresh with no issues
Great place I drive from Schaumburg”

“We decided to try out Tre Amici for our daughter’s birthday party catering. We could not be more pleased with their catering package and the price was so reasonable to feed a large group. The sausage and beef combo, pasta, salad, and pizza package we put together was excellent. All the food was well prepared and our guests were complimenting everything the whole party. We would definitely use them again for our future catering needs.”

“Wonderful friendly staff and great pizza, the wings were also excellent. Great draft beer choices too!”

“The food was so tasty. The chicken was well marinated. All in all it was great for a first time visit in your restaurant. Super recommendable 👍”

“Food is delicious!!! Service is great and the waiters are friendly and helpful.”

“Small cozy restaurant with great and attentive service 👍🏻”

“Yummy I had one of the biggest burgers and it was great. The service was fast and the server was friendly. I highly recommend it.”

“This Subway location is newly remodeled and so clean! The nicest Subway I’ve been in years. Great service and great quality food, fresh. Friendly and efficient staff and ownership.”

“Placed my tamale order last night and I picked up the freshest ever just made this morning tamales. I ordered pork, pepper/cheese, and sweet pineapple. Each type is delicious, moist, and full of distinct flavor. You will not be disappointed. And the service made the visit all the more pleasant. Authentic tamales and English is spoken too. THE BEST!!@”

“Excellent good at great prices”

“Nice, easy parking, good co- tenants in the strip mall.”

“Alley 64 has a great menu, a fun an accommodating staff! We had a semi-surprise party in their back room! They were so helpful, let us set up early, refrigerated a cake for us, had appetizers out super quick! There was probably about 40 of us and the bartenders/waiters were awesome… it was a huge success! Definitely think of Alley 64 for a group/party options!”

“My family ate here today after a soccer game and it was the perfect spot to grab some quick food. They have a lot of items on their menu, and everything we got was great: chicken pita, gyro, burgers, chicken fingers and soup. The portions are large and you get your money's worth here. The owner was extremely friendly and you can tell he takes pride in his restaurant. We will be back!”

“I’m just want to congratulate to Alex Medina and he’s night team work. Esmeralda Cordero, Yessika Hernandez and Maria Chineaz, they are great, everything was good, the service and the food.�”

“This is a nice local place to go vist they have a nice bar, and they have decent food if u get hungry. You should definitely stop in if u are here in downtown palatine.”

“I love PHO and they do an awesome meal of PHO. I will definitely return!”

“Fresh and delicious food. Nice to have a halal restaurant in Palatine.”

“I absolutely love this place! I have never had a bad experience. Everything is always so tasty. They are quick and very kind.”

“Great food and the best customer service. Can’t wait to come back!”

“I am only getting my cupcakes/cakes from Sweet C’s. Love the online availability through her website.

I ordered through Sweet C’s website for a birthday and I was behind on ordering due to my kids being sick. Celia was extremely kind despite it being a last minute order that was 100% my fault.

She had 2 dozen cupcakes for me and they were delicious. Everyone loved them - from the adults to the kids at the party. I always order extra cupcakes to bring home in case I can’t sit down at the party and enjoy a cupcake. I only have 2 left over and now have to share with the kids?! Not happy. Next time I’m giving myself a 6 cupcake buffer instead of 4.

Very easy to communicate with, is on time for pick up the cupcakes and you can still upload a design like she had in store. 10/10 recommend. We went with chocolate cupcakes and a vanilla buttercream. The cupcake will so soft and the buttercream was perfectly fluffy and just the right amount of sweetness. Very well balanced cupcake.

The customer service and the cupcakes were both outstanding. Placing my cupcake order for my birthday today with a 1/2 dozen cookie kit for Halloween.

Dietary restrictions: Able to have some accommodations for dietary restrictions but like many bakeries, cross contamination can happen. She has an info section on this on her website.

Kid-friendliness: She was amazing with my youngest who attempted to place a birthday cake order for June of 2025.”

“Kim is awesome!!! She already knows my favorite items I might be interested in that day.”

“Great food and service would recommend”

“Went Saturday night. What a lovely hidden gem. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. It was karaoke night and people sang and drank just a great experience overall. Highly recommend this place as a stop before heading home for the night”

“Excelente lugar con un menú delicioso 💯 % recomendó”

“I’ve been here once a few years ago when I visited Chicago and again this year. The first visit they had karaoke after the Thursday night game and it was a blast. This last time we just went for food so I didn’t get the whole experience, but it was still a good time.

The wings are great, but the best part is the flats come with the tips so you get that extra crunch and meat. I would highly recommend the Garlic Buffalo, but all of the ones I’ve tried have been tasty. Their ranch is good; however, I think it would be better with a chunky blue cheese dip.

The service has always been great for me. My only complaint is their mid beer selection. I think this may be from me being spoiled in AZ with a lot of our places having large craft beer options though.

The place is a solid 4.6/5. Highly recommend it for anyone in the area that lives there or is visiting.”

“My 2 1/2 year old grandson and I had lunch there today. The staff treated us with kindness and good service! We also enjoyed the beautiful fish pond!”

“I have to say.. I am SO happy!! I have been trying different Chinese places for a while!! And this one is by FAR the best!! I got the appetizer platter and everything is AMAZING!! Hot and sour soup is FULL of wonderful things!! I got delivery and they were punctual, friendly and the food was hot! Can't say the same for grubhub and uber eats!!”

“Delicious food, friendly & speedy service :) I asked them to cook the turkey bacon on my avocado toast a bit more and they quickly and graciously crisped it up for me. They also have the best hash browns around. Get your own hot sauce/ketchup/etc condiments in the attached Pride convenience store”

“It’s the coziest bar around and everybody knows your name!! Prices are tight!!💕”

“As far as fast food goes, the place is good, quick and friendly staff. If you like Wendy's you'll get a good price and quality here. Thank you Wendy's for honoring Veterans.”

“I love the tacos Margaritas are to die for. The place is very clean. The waiters are amazing will definitely go again.”

“The best service and Beef in this area. I bought 5 pounds of bee for July 4th and it came with sweet peppers and bread. The employee was super courteous and very helpful. Everyone asked where I got the beef from and said it was superb. Thank you to the people that worked on my order and thanks for your gracious service”

“I arrived an hour before closing after googling restaurants that were near me and still open. The space is small and there is a column in the middle of the dinning space that really seems out of place. I ordered the basil chicken drunken noodles and although I wished they used more noodles, the flavor was definitely there! This restaurant is kind of out of the way for me but I'll be back to try more on the menu. If anyone reading this has a recommendation, please reply and let me know!”

“Amazing service, I have only had my food delivered and not one complaint. My food is always correct and hot.”