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.”

“I cant believe that I'm typing this but KBBQ is head and shoulders better than anything in the suburbs and thats saying something because there are some good places for Korean BBQ. The meat is the highest quality you'll find and easily matches up with anything in the city. Prices are set right and the combos of meats are the way to go. The outside skirt steak is especially food. The loan picture is took doesnt do it justice. Clean and well lit. They have smoke tubes right above the grill so you don't smell when you leave. Excellent 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.”

“Still the best burger around”

“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! 🌹🌹”

“This place is truly a hidden gem in Palatine! The food is consistently delicious, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the cozy atmosphere makes it such a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. I’ve tried both their sushi and their Thai dishes, and everything has been fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It’s not often you find a restaurant that does both so well! If you’re looking to support a wonderful local business and enjoy an amazing meal, I highly recommend giving them a try. You won’t be disappointed!”

“We've lived in this area for 20 years now, and this is hands down one of our favorite local establishments. The service is warm, yet efficient, and the food is outstanding. Highly recommend for an evening with a few friends or an intimate one on one dinner.

I wish nothing but the best for this restaurant and its owners. Solid A+.”

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

“Gianni’s is amazing, best food around. 10/10 highly recommend”

“I had a fantastic experience at Durty Nellie’s and really enjoyed the classic Irish pub atmosphere. Jessie was welcoming and helpful from the moment I arrived, while Austin was professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about the business. The food and drink specials, live entertainment, and convenient location near the Metra station make this a great place to visit. Highly recommended!”

“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!”

“100% recomendado! La comida está muy deliciosa y las margaritas no son la excepción. Si están buscando comida auténtica este es el lugar para venir. Tienen una gran selección de platillos para toda la familia! Los empleados son muy amables y están al pendiente de los clientes. Súper recomiendo y volvería a venir aquí!”

“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!”

“Gators used to be my late night spot in when I stayed in Long Grove. The beer is always cold and the wings are DEEEEELICIOUS! Great service too! Was super excited about returning and getting those fresh wings with an Ice Cold pitcher of Modelo...”

“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.”

“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!”

“Good food, good music y no se diga las micheladas... I recommend it.”

“Great food and service! Really good people!”

“Delicious and authentic Georgian food.”

“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!”

“The food here is really good - but for an All You Can Eat, you really can’t beat it for the price. As good or better than most of the sushi bars I go to. Service is always great and tons of options on the All You Can Eat menu.”

“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.”

“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!”

“. 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 😋”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“Good food very friendly employees clean store 🏬”

“Best pizza in town hands down”

“THE FOOD IS BEYOND DELICIOUS! 🔥”

“PaliPali Pizza never disappoints! The pizza is always hot, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. 🍕🔥 I also love how generous they are with toppings, and the portions are perfect for sharing. Their customer service is excellent, and the whole experience feels smooth from order to delivery. Definitely my go-to spot whenever I’m craving pizza!”

“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!!!”

“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 👍”

“loved it! friendly staff and great food.”

“Delicious food, Varied menu, Great service, Fair prices...Have followed this restaurant since their move from Algonquin. Definitely worth it!”

“Incredible food! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!”

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

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

“3... ways to enjoy your food fresh tasty affordable Very good food highly recommended”

“Also i feel that the Waitress at the Burlington NJ location is kind and welcoming to me & my husband who are older. We appreciate how she talks about new items to try. I will definitely request her area to sit since she is full time waitress”

“My friend and I were having a mom date and were looking for a place to stop buy for some coffee and ended up at this welcoming establishment . We loved the tasty options - I had a delicious chocolate croissant and a salted caramel latte. It was absolutely perfect! I can’t wait to go there again!”

“****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.”

“Always consistent quality pizza!”

“We have a group that has been meeting for a monthly breakfast at Garden Berry. The service is generally very good, the food is always excellent, and the prices are competitive. I have never had a bad meal here!”

“Tre Amici is fire. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner is very nice. They cook the food fresh and ready to eat and they maintain the restaurant clean. Amazing pizza. Must come back. 10/10”

“I just went for the first time. My husband had been multiple times with the neighborhood guys. I am inspired to review because we loved Kathy who works Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. She eas fun, engaging and seems committed to making this business succeed. She introduced us to trivia night on Wed and bingo night on Monday. She was so happy. So friendly. So welcoming. The food was really good. Wed has 10 dollar burgers. I had the burger with an egg. Craig had the BBQ burger. You can get the fries or add tots or sweet tater fries. I enjoyed the G.O.A.T. Fashioned and Craig enjoyed the beer. Craig goes for a boys night there occasionally and he enjoyed the food and drinks specials. I recommend this place. Everyone seems happy to be there.”

“GREAT food! The double slaw burger was amazing (and no Cole slaw like I was thinking). The onion rings were delicious and very generous portions. I look forward to going back soon.”

“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。”

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

“Olivia was super sweet when I was placing my order! She was patient & did not rush me. She was super sweet with my son too! Which is always appreciated!! Highly recommend this location!”

“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.”

“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.”

“I like to order their coffee beans to my house. I just placed an order and they shipped it within an hour. That is some awesome customer service on top of quality coffee beans!”

“This plane is a gem in the NE suburbs. a very good wine list, wonderful cocktails, and some excellent small plates and boards. you've got to check this place out.”

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

“Phenomenal service. I did a pickup order one time, and they accidentally put the wrong sauce on some of the wings. I brought it up to them, and they immediately cooked up the correct batch, told me to keep the incorrect wings, and even gave me a couple cookies on the house. You guys are awesome!!!”

“The best Mexican food in the area! I love the asada burrito and guacamole, been a dozen times and it’s been consistently amazing every time. Great service too, thank you.”

“The Cubano is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. The portion size is so big that I usually only eat half and save the other half for lunch the next day. 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.”

“Fantastic experience from start to finish. Ordered cupcakes for a baby shower and they were a hit!
My husband and I are already talking about what occasion we have coming up where we could have these cupcakes again!”

“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.”

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

“We had dinner tonight at the East Dundee location my wife and I shared 4 different tacos and the rotisserie chicken. We loved everything especially the fresh tortillas. Great service We will be back!”

“One of the most authentic tacos spots I've ever been to. From someone moving from Southern California to Palatine, I could attest that this place is hands down authentic. I suggest getting their lengua tacos, tamales, and pozole”

“Nice little spot with great outdoor seating and a cozy little interior. The board games available inside is a nice touch. Ordered the slushy and it was pretty solid. However, I would not recommend ordering any of the sundaes other than maybe the banana split. Portion sizes for those are a bit small and I found the price tag of nearly 8 dollars to be unreasonable especially for soft serve ice cream. Besides that though jts a great spot and I would definitely recommend it!”

“Perfect service by Isabel and Emily ! Amazing food and perfect timing ! Angel came by to make sure we were all good too”

“Went for Valentines dinner.. heart shape ballon’s, fresh flowers & candle on the table, soft jazz musics playing set a Fine Dining experience for us. Service was excellent, food delicious! Can’t wait to return!”

“Awesome food, Gigantic Portions, and responsive and courteous staff”

“This Subway is superior to others. Very clean and extremely nice owners and employees. The food is always fresh. They care and don’t skimp on ingredients. They will even suggest other possible toppings I didn’t think about. I go out of my way to order from here.”

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

“Excellent good at great prices”

“Great service and extensive menu.”

“The smells and flavors are like no other”

“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”

“The Carnitas are the BEST in Palatine . The hand made tortillas delicious”

“Stopped in today to try an iced coffee, and I am hooked! I have never tried a protein coffee, but I love it! Definitely will be returning for more :) Thank you Reyna!”

“I went into target and decided to grab a coffee to start my day and I was greeted by Jessica! She was very efficient and made sure to confirm my order and then made likely the best coffee I’ve had in a long time! I come to Starbucks daily, and her ratio of exactly my request was perfect! Thank you, Jessica, and Starbucks for making my day!”

“I tried Chigger's for the first time today and had the Polish Sausage sandwich with extra onions...the only way I think it should be eaten. The Polish was good, service was fast, typical run down hot dog joint atmosphere with typical red baskets. My only beef is that the carry out menu DOESN'T HAVE PRICES...SO WHAT GOOD IS THE MENU?!?”

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

“Food is really good only thing I could complain about was that the beef auju was a little too clear for my liking auju should be darker with a savory flavor but all in all my meal was delicious.”

“It’s my first time at this restaurant. It was recommended by my wife's brother. I order the BBQ Ribs and the jumbo shrimp Lo Mien ! My wife ordered the Mongolian Beef! The ribs were juicy, sweet and full of meat and the Lo Mien was cooked perfectly, the shrimp was juicy and full of flavor! This restaurant is a 10/10! 5 stars isn’t enough!”

“Beautiful selection of desserts and pastries!! Coming back in a few days to get a big flan for my brother's birthday and I grabbed a personal slice to snack on in the meantime. The flan is thick and silky, the empanadas are soft and I recommend heating them up for a few seconds at home!

All these pastries plus flan plus a Jarritos only $11 and some change. 10/10 recommend you stop by.”

“Very good, better than any other fast food options. Friendly staff always willing to help and people who enjoy cooking. 1 star reviews can’t get much out of this place if they come in with a bad attitude. Great alternative for a quick lunch. Really good.”

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

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

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

“I ordered food for the first time today. The overall flavor of what I ordered was good but the beef they used is very tough and chewy. I ordered carry out so I really didn't stay in the restaurant but my first impression was that it's very crowded and very chaotic. The owner was very nice”

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

“I came back out to Palatine for the Turkey Trot this past weekend and rewarded myself with some egg white bites and a protein coffee afterwards (I also had to get a blueberry muffin for my fiancé of course as well). I ordered through the app and the food was done upon my arrival, only about 5 minutes after submitting the order. A very kind staff member then informed me they had to make the protein coffee, as they make the protein mixture themselves. I really appreciated their attentiveness and communication not only to myself, but I noticed the staff treated all of their customers with this level of care. She even asked me about the Turkey Trot and made an effort to make myself and the other customers she helped feel seen and heard (I wish I remembered her name!) This experience made me jealous that this isn’t my usual coffee shop, I wish I lived closer still or else it would be!”

“It’s a fun out going place”

“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!”

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

“Delicious food and pie. Are they opening back up?”

“Man, I'm so hooked on this place! It's a beautiful Sunday Mother's Day afternoon--the lot and drive thru are packed! I ordered my food online for pick-up!! I ordered my usual 2 Chorizó breakfast bagel sandwiches and 2 Nova Lox sandwiches, but this time i also ordered the Farmhouse Breakfast Sandwich and Churro Party Bagel --Everything was fresh and delicious, just like every order I've placed at this location! The crew here is very calm, pleasant and professional, during peak rush times like today(there were 5 or 6 people in line ahead of me plus 3 other people waiting for their order). Although my pick up order wasn't ready because the bagels i originally ordered were already out of stock, they had an even better alternative bagel available (the cheddar jalapeño one) still available, so I had that bagel instead for my 3 breakfast sandwiches, which proved to be a great choice! Anyway, I usually eat my order in my truck in their lot, while everything is still fresh and hot and watch Howard Stern interview videos on SiriusXM, so in a way, the whole thing with not having my original bagel choices available, worked out! With the consistently large number of customers who pack the lot and drive thru every time I come here, plus this location's staying power over the many years it's been in Palatine, it deserves a much higher rating--so that 2 star rating on Yelp.com doesn't appear to be accurate nor believable at all!!”

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

“My God. In a world where people are chins on food, I opened up my chicken pita and found an explosion of delicious seasoned chicken. It was plenty full in fact I had to use a fork to finish it. I couldn’t believe how tender it was and how friendly the service was. A real tree to find a restaurant that still cared.”