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!”

“The brisket was the best part; then the pudding bread, rib tip Mac & cheese and Sausage. The sticky sprouts are the cherry on top. I saved the 3 pcs of Pig Candy for when I get home.”

“Great sushi. Friendly service. Consistent quality.”

“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 :)”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

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

“Delicious and authentic Georgian food.”

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

“The brisket was the best part; then the pudding bread, rib tip Mac & cheese and Sausage. The sticky sprouts are the cherry on top. I saved the 3 pcs of Pig Candy for when I get home.”

“I love their spinach and cheese empanada. I came here for our department Christmas lunch and fell in love with the place. It's become one of my favorite places to eat at. I have enjoyed everything I have ordered.”

“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!!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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.”

“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!!!”

“Best pizza in town hands down”

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

“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! 🌹🌹”

“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!!!”

“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.”

“loved it! friendly staff and great food.”

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

“Incredible food! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!”

“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.”

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

“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 😋”

“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.”

“This place has the BEST SUBS
. !!! I don't know what it is but the taste is never be forgotten keep up the great work guys.
thank you❤️ sherri”

“THE FOOD IS BEYOND DELICIOUS! 🔥”

“Still the best burger around”

“Great thin crust pizza! Good friendly service”

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

“****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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Good food very friendly employees clean store 🏬”

“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!”

“Driven by many times but tonight my fuance and I turned around to give it a shot. From the moment we walked we were blown away by the cleanliness and hospitality of the staff. We both ordered the double slaw burger with fries. Long story short it wss beyond delicious.
Ive always been a fan of smash burgers but this was by far the best I’ve ever had. Their slaw sauce was amazing, the fries were perfectly done with their own in home seasoning. To top ot off we were given a “samole” of their churros fries as well. I’d go their just for those I see many trips to our new favorite burger joint now.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND”

“Great service and extensive menu.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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 👍”

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

“We catered for a party this past weekend and were amazed with the quality and value! The food was delicious and probably one of the best perks was that the Italian beef was given to us hot instead of in cold packs like some of the bigger chains do. We’ve always loved Tre Amici’s pizza, but had no idea their catering was so good! Highly recommend to anyone looking to cater a party!”

“The smells and flavors are like no other”

“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!”

“Just saw My first live show at this place in ten years, Service was good considering how busy they were. Sound was pretty solid as well! Have a parking garage next door was a big help! Will be back.”

“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.”

“I just had my first hamburger there, and it was so good! It was the 1/4 pound burger. It was juicy and fresh. I usually get the caesar chicken salad or a plain hot dog. The fries are good too. The staff is always friendly. I usually use the drive thru and it's very quick. The inside is clean and every employee goes out of their way to be helpful. Their prices are very reasonable and the portions are generous.”

“Excellent good at great prices”

“Ordered the Quesobirria for the 1st time there and really wasn't disappointed. Very good soup on the side with it. The only thing that needed some flavor was the rice. It was ok, but I did improvised by adding the soup and hot sauce to it to fulfill the plate.”

“live just down the street from Lamp Lighters, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite local spots. The food is always excellent—fresh, flavorful, and consistently satisfying no matter what you order. The atmosphere feels friendly and comfortable, like a true neighborhood gem.

A special mention goes to Amber, who’s not only incredibly attentive and professional but also genuinely kind and welcoming every time I stop in. She makes the experience even better with her great energy and warm personality.

If you’re in Palatine and haven’t been to Lamp Lighters yet, you’re missing out on one of the best local places around!”

“We ordered a tres leches birthday cake, and it was absolutely amazing - fresh, light, and easily the best we’ve ever had! They truly make the best tres leches cake. The bakery also has a wonderful selection of freshly baked items, all made with great quality and flavor. Highly recommend!”

“I stopped by this morning looking for an authentic Mexican breakfast. Everything was delicious . But the probably had the best refried beans and chorizo I ever had. The portion was huge enough for me to share with 3 others in my office. Looking forward to returning.”

“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”

“I love this Dennys! I have been going there now for years for breakfast. The morning staff are fantastic no matter which server you get Johnnie,Ernesto or Isabel they are great! Always greet you with a smile and fast friendly service! I’m not sure of the cooks name but my food always comes out hot and delicious! The restaurant is always clean and the prices are fantastic and if you use the app the deals are even better… if you haven’t tried Dennys lately you should. you won’t be sorry ❤️❤️❤️”

“Best wings ever. A word of warning, let them cool off a bit after they get delivered to your table. Sizzling hot!!! The sauces are to die for. They also have boneless wings too and other things on the menu. Great service, food taste is awesome, prepared quickly. Not cheap but well worth the price.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“The person who took our order could have a friendlier attitude. It was my first time there and she seems a little put out that she had to take our order. I've had better gyros elsewhere too.”

“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.”

“Small little place with SO MANY options. Love it here! Even when we come in close to closing the staff is friendly and helpful and makes our orders correctly and lets us take our time deciding what we want. Cute place with a few seats inside and more outside. Will be back soon!”

“Excelente lugar con un menú delicioso 💯 % recomendó”

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

“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”

“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!”

“Wanted to try war mein and tried Teng Sing for the first time while I was at it. The service friendly and the food was delicious. It exceeded my expectations! I'll be ordering from them again!!”

“It’s a fun out going place”

“👍👍👍👍👍Very affordable, very delicious, very fast ... Our second kitchen... In particular, we love their Wonton Soup, the Fried Rice. Big portion. Super affordable... Very delicious... They close on Tuesday... Call and the food is usually ready in 10 to 20 minutes... TY very much , Hong Kong Lite... 🙏💅🙏”

“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.”

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

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

“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”

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

“This place has always been my go-to place when I want a change of pace. The atmosphere is unmatched and the walls inside are full of history milestones if you dare to read them all like I have. The Server, The Cook, The Owners always makes us feel at home and we are all sharing a plate at the dinner table. We are due for another round of sake too.”

“Thank you so much for your service this last Saturday..... you did an amazing job and all the guest thought the tacos were delicious. Highly recommended”

“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!”

“The new recent owner has made great changes to the quality of the food. i have been there twice recently with several friends and we all agree the quality of food is back to what is was several years ago. Last night we had 5 differant items and all agreed the food was great and we will be back.”