Date Night

Written By Amanda Bennett

It feels like the perfect night…for dinner & drinks with your sweetheart! Whether you’re in the mood for a farm-to-table culinary delight, a quick bite before a movie, or some take-out for a cozy night in, Highland Park restaurants have you covered.

Date Night Destinations

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Yana’s Speakeasy
Yana’s Speakeasy

465 Roger Williams Ave. | 847.322.9863
raviniaspeakeasy.com

Cocktails, appetizers, & light bites

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DeNucci’s
DeNucci’s

1850 Second St., Ste 110 | 847.861.2007
denuccisitalian.com/highlandpark

Fine Italian dining

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Bella Via
Bella Via

431 Temple Ave. | 847.681.8300
bellaviahighlandpark.com

Traditional Italian cuisine & fine dining

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La Taquiza
La Taquiza

1960 First St. | 847.780.3300
lataquiza.us

Traditional Mexican dishes

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Lynfred Winery
Lynfred Winery

1823 St. Johns Ave. | 847.780.3853
lynfredwinery.com/highland-park

Illinois' oldest and largest continually-operating family winery

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Indus Progressive Indian
Indus Progressive Indian

617 Central Ave. | 312.828.8064
eatindus.com

Award-winning Indian cuisine

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Judy’s Pizza
Judy’s Pizza

1855 Deerfield Rd. | 847.579.8330
judyspizza.com

Pizzas, sandwiches, salads, apps, & more

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Lou Malnati’s
Lou Malnati’s

1890 First St. | 847.266.9000
loumalnatis.com

A Chicago staple offering pizza, pasta, & more

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New York Slices
New York Slices

1843 Second St. | 847.432.6979
nyslices.com

New York Style pizza, pasta, & more

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Piero’s Pizza
Piero’s Pizza

647 Roger Williams Ave. | 847.433.7795
pieropizza.com

A variety of pizzas including thin, pan, spessa, & stuffed crust plus more Italian cuisine

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Cafe Dacha
Cafe Dacha

675 Central Ave. | 224.400.3767
cafedacha.com

Traditional Eastern European cuisine: goulash, stroganoff, & beyond

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Nico Trattoria & Pizzeria
Nico Trattoria & Pizzeria

581 Roger Williams Ave. | 847.926.3441
viaggiohighlandpark.com

Traditional Italian cuisine & brick oven pizza

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Happi Sushi
Happi Sushi

515-517 Roger Williams Ave. | 847.432.1516
happisushichicago.com

Variety of sushi, tempura, & bento

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Jade Cafe
Jade Cafe

822 Central Ave. | 847.432.8888
jadecafehighlandpark.com

Specializing in Chinese cuisine

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Koya Japanese Restaurant
Koya Japanese Restaurant

508 Old Elm Rd. | 847.266.0891
koya-sushi.com

Specializing in sushi & Japanese cuisine

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Lao Sze Chuan
Lao Sze Chuan

1935 Sheridan Rd. | 847.780.3198
laoszechuanusa.com

Traditional Sichuan cuisine

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Ruby of Siam
Ruby of Siam

1849 Second St. | 847.433.9332
rubyofsiam.com

A taste of authentic Thai cuisine & culture

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Sushi Badaya
Sushi Badaya

600 Central Ave., Ste. 100-102 | 847.266.7302
sushibadaya.net

Specializing in gourmet sushi

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Sushi Kushi Too
Sushi Kushi Too

495 Central Ave. | 847.681.8997
sushikushitoo.com

Specialty sushi

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Abigail’s American Bistro
Abigail’s American Bistro

493 Roger Williams Ave. | 847.780.4862 
abigails493.com

Fine American bistro serving inventive, seasonal dishes

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Backyard Grill
Backyard Grill

1825 Second St. | 847.681.8400
eatbackyardgrill.com

American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist

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Bluegrass
Bluegrass

1636 Old Deerfield Rd. | 847.831.0595
bluegrasshp.com

American fare with a splash of the South

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Max’s Deli
Max’s Deli

191 Skokie Valley Rd. | 847.831.0600 
maxs-deli.com

Italian-Jewish deli with soups, sandwiches, & beyond

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Norton’s Restaurant
Norton’s Restaurant

1905 Sheridan Rd. | 847.432.3287
nortons-restaurant.com

Burgers, gourmet salads, ribs, & good vibes

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Pixca
Pixca

455 Central Ave. | 847.926.3189
pixcarestaurant.com

Seasonal American bistro

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Highland Bar & Kitchen
Highland Bar & Kitchen

1855 Deerfield Rd. | 847.447.0508
highlandbarkitchen.com

Sports grill serving pizza, burgers, wings, pasta, salads, and beyond

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Steep Ravine Brewing Company
Steep Ravine Brewing Company

582 Roger Williams Ave. | 773.362.5553
steepravinebrewingcompany.com

Brewery & restaurant

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The BBQ Pit Ribhouse
The BBQ Pit Ribhouse

589 Elm Pl. | 847.432.6393
bbqpitribhouse.com

Serving BBQ ribs & more

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Mizrahi Grill
Mizrahi Grill

215 Skokie Valley Rd. | 847.831.1400
mizrahigrill.com

Kosher menu with a bit of Israel

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La Casa de Isaac & Moishe
La Casa de Isaac & Moishe

2014 First St. | 847.433.7400
lacasadeisaacmoishe.com

Traditional Mexican dishes, prepared kosher

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And if you’re planning something ✨sparkling✨ in the future…look no further than Highland Park.

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Dynasty Coins, Jewelry, and Collectibles

599 Central Avenue | 847.926.7231
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ABC Design Jewelers
ABC Design Jewelers

603 Elm Pl. | 847.416.1840
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Allura Fine Jewelers
Allura Fine Jewelers

1848 First St. | 847.433.2444
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Jacqueline’s Jewelers
Jacqueline’s Jewelers

209 Skokie Valley Rd. | 847.254.3172
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MP Jewelers & Design
MP Jewelers & Design

2705 Waukegan Ave. | 847.780.8158
mpjewelersanddesign.com

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Razny Jewelers
Razny Jewelers

1700 Green Bay Rd. | 847.432.5300
razny.com

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Ross Designs
Ross Designs

210 Skokie Valley Rd., Ste. 5 | 847.831.7669
rossgems.com

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Smart Jewelers
Smart Jewelers

600 Central Ave., Ste. 111 | 847.673.6000
smartjewelers.com

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