Italian in North Suburbs

[blab]

My son lives out of town and is in to visit for a few days. He loves Italian food. Anybody have a suggestion for a great Italian restaurant in the north suburbs? Thanks.

[skokieam]

ahhhh - I miss Donatella!

[chicgail]

You don't say how "north" your north suburbs are. In Evanston, Campagnola and Va Pensiero are both excellent and innovative.

Highwood has a number of Italian restaurants. Most are just ok. Some people really like Del Rio. I prefer Gabriel's.

Between the two is La Bella Winnetka, which is a decent pasta place, but nothing to knock your socks off.

[bibi rose]

I am fond of Cafe Lucci in Glenview.

[Alan N]

Yeah we need to know how north/west. Cafe Lucci is excellent. Nice tap beer selection for a 'Talian resto too. Really good pastas and well informed servers.
Del Rio in Highwood is dark, rustic and old school(my preference). Gabriel's is a bit more modern.

[gordeaux]

How far?
Immediately coming to mind is Francesco's Hole In The Wall in Northnrook

[rjka]

Not sure what the OP is looking for, but Francesco's is pretty focused on pastas and a few fish and chicken dishes like Chicken Vesuvio and chicken parm. I find it as good as you're going to get in the area, but I wouldn't call it great Italian