30 Best Wine Bars near Wilmette

“Wonderful local wine/beer shop. Surprising variety of great beer and wine. The owner is extremely helpful in selecting bottles. Highly recommend!“

“Four of us went Carlos and Carlos to celebrate three August birthdays. The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and courteous. You need to be prepared to read an extensive menu with specials of Italian dishes including pasta, veal, fish and meat to meet range of tastes. Also, available were soups, salads, desserts and appetizers with a decent wine list. Definitely worth a return visit.“

“This is a fantastic new spot located at the Wilmette Public Golf Course ⛳️✨ The place has been completely renovated and looks fresh and modern, which really adds to the overall vibe 😍 The menu is thoughtfully put together by an experienced manager named John, and you can tell there’s a lot of care behind it 👍 The food is great, and they also offer an impressive selection of top-shelf spirits 🍸

It’s exciting that the menu is still evolving, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how it develops over the summer ☀️ They’re planning an open-wall concept that will blend the indoor and outdoor spaces, along with a spacious patio where you can relax and enjoy drinks with friends 🍹 Definitely a place worth checking out!“

“Great pizza! Make sure to check out the salads and the homemade gnocchi“

“I can't stop thinking about my very recent dining out at FIYA. The food was so delicious and I am a huge foodie. The combination of flavors were different than most middle eastern dishes. We ordered the roasted carrots, corn, khachapuri and lamb kebobs. A FEAST! We wanted to be out on the charming garden and the heater made the experience even happier. Our waiter was wonderful - knew a lot, was witty and charming. I can not wait to return and keep coming to taste all the other dishes I haven't yet tried and repeat those that I already have!“

“Im embarrassed it took us a couple of years to finally dine here but I'm SO grateful we FINALLY arrived and assure you we will be back again soon. Fun cocktail menu, great wine list and an impeccably delivered menu and great service! Thank you for the perfect date night!“

“We always look forward to takeout (during COVID) and look forward to seeing you in person. Pizza is always fantastic!!! Always!“

“I had a great time wine tasting here! We sat out on their patio, which was secluded and quiet. The perfect armosphere for a catch up with friends or a date night. The food is delicious too. My favorite was the shrimp ceviche. On Wednesdays, they do happy hour specials on tasting flights! I really enjoyed the Mediterranean white flight. Their broader wine list is also incredibly diverse, representing many regions and flavors. I’ll definitely be back!“

“We had the best time here for an early dinner before heading downtown for a show. Highlights of the meal are the French Onion Toast and Ricotta Gnocci. They also have a mocktail menu which had some delicious drinks on it. Will definitely be back soon!“

“Absolutely love this place and bar manager knows his wines. Very informative.“

“My fav wine bar in Chicago. I love the wine selection here and the easy/smart way to navigate through the selection of the week. The staff is so so friendly. Roberto -the owner- and Aymi, Daniela, Charles… so good to talk about wine with them. The atmosphere is fantastic, exactly as I expect a wine bar must be: pure, direct, cozy, minimalist. Food selection could be wider but whatever they offer is outstanding. And the focaccia is soft as a cloud. Meraviglioso“

“Our favorite spot in Park Ridge. Excellent food and wines. Very friendly to our kids during brunch and early dinners. Strongly recommend the wine club. Monthly selections have all been outstanding.“

“Great Bavarian liverwurst sausage and hunters sausage. First time there this past weekend and will back for sure when I get back to Chicago. Rooftop beer 🍺 and sausage was awesome too!!“

“Ari is an incredible chef! it was so cool to get to watch him work and watch the way these plates are crafted to perfection. I’m officially a duck girl and this place freaking rocks. unpretentious, honest mastery. And Miguel was such a kind and attentive server. We’ll be back! (sit at chefs counter if possible)“

“We had a delicious breakfast and the service was Excellent. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and mock tails.“

“Wine style is a great place. You can have romantic evening or have a couple glasses or a whole bottle with friends. Everyone there is very friendly and funny. We love to play bingo there and come for fun wine tasting every week. Cheers to many more wonderful evenings there“

“The service was the best I've had at a restaurant. We came for a birthday and the waitress was amazing.

The food was delicious. A lil pricey, but they do have happy hour drink specials and we loved everything we ate. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The faccacio bread appetizer was amazing. I will definitely come back.“

“Meh, it was fine for drinks after work. Price was okay for the area, nothing crazy. Service was a little slow 'cause it was late, but we got what we needed eventually. Probably wouldn't rush back, but it did the job for a casual night out.“

“LOVED the drinks and our Entrée was Spectacular can't wait to go back“

“excellent food - we both the spring rolls and the egg rolls. the crab fried rice and vegetable salad with rice noodles were also really tasty.“

“Tonight, the Wife and I asked for a table of 4, saw multiple tables open. Host replied with "Looks like we're not going to have table free for the rest of the night." Our 2 friends walked in about 5 minutes after us for a table, Host proceeds to not automatically deny them and asks the servers. Servers apparently had a problem with having another table until another server came worked it out. Finally, Wife and I walk back in to join our friends and overhear 2 servers discussing with the host about not seating anyone after 9pm (they close at midnight btw) Great to know that you wanting to close early is more important than actually doing your jobs and making easy money (we only got drinks and 2 apps) Pathetic, will not come back. Sayonara!“

“Nice wine and cheese pairings“

“We thought the atmosphere was cozy, service was very nice, and food was really good/tasty. We shared the Arugula Beet Salad and Grilled Octopus apps, then had the Grilled Salmon (really tasty!) and Chicken Verdura (tasted as expected) entrées. Also, the cheesecake they served we both agreed was better tasting than any we’d had before.“

“Vincent is a wonderful place. Love the food and frequently live performers as well.“

“If you are looking for a really special food experience with a cozy casual atmosphere, this is an awesome place to visit. The chef, Ms Dani Kaplan, is the daughter of one of my closest bff. OMG! Each bite is a tastebud delight! And the bar - so special! If you want a true, high-quality, Chicago, eating experience don’t miss this place!!!!“

“We did wine 101 at Deep Red and it was fantastic. The perfect level of information to start conversation and you had experts on hand to help answer any questions or provide recommendations. The pours were generous so well worth the reasonable price. We got advice on a bottle to take home and came back a week later just to experience a bit more of this place. Highly recommend if you’re looking for either a casual glass with friends or you’re looking to broaden your palette. Really appreciated the customer service here!“

“The perfect trifecta of amazing food, uncompromising service, and great value for an upscale and intimate restaurant in the North Shore area (Kenilworth, IL). Ask for Chick Evans and Rob when you arrive. Enjoy!“

“We just moved the neighborhood and we have many choices for fun and food. Port And Park is Incredible the food is delicious. The service is genuinely extraordinary.. Then the ambience is warm and welcoming. Port And Park is our go to place!“

“Last week I hosted a private party for 20 people. We had drinks, dinner, dessert and it was all delicious! The service was outstanding and Eileen went out of her way to ensure the event was beautifully planned. It was everything I could have asked for. Thank you!“

“Very nice place . Owners are really good people , very warm and friendly . A large selection of drinks and great hang out place . Love it ! Highly recommend!!“