North Shore Bistro

4.4 (146)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

250 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

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2 people

18 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

A fun and exciting new addition to the North Shore! Located at 250 Skokie Blvd. in Northbrook, North Shore Bistro is a mix of modern Italian Cuisine and high end handcrafted cocktails! Open until 2 AM Friday and Saturday we are bringing the night life back to Northbrook! But don't forget the food! We have all of Chef Marciano's specials that made the place so special in the past! Come in today, see all the new decor, and try an amazing meal paired with some delicious drinks or a bottle of wine from our handpicked wine list!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00 Bar Fri, Sat 21:00–00:00
Phone number
(847) 772-4388
Website
http://www.NSBistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Marciano
Private party facilities
Book ahead and we can cater to your needs for private events or banquets for business.

Location
250 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Area
Highland Park
Cross Street
Lake Cook Road & Skokie Blvd.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

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What 146 people are saying

North Shore Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

North Shore Bistro delights with "excellent food and service," offering a "great menu" with diverse options. The "lovely ambiance" and "fresh vibe" enhance the dining experience. While noise levels can be high, the restaurant shines with its "wonderful" atmosphere and "friendly" staff, making it a "highly recommended" choice for locals.

146 Reviews

D
Dan
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Service was top notch. Would definitely recommend and will return.
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Beau VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time here. The food and cocktails were outstanding. Unfortunately our server seemed to disappear (we never saw him again) halfway through the meal and we were ignored for a good half an hour before we finally got another server to get our check. No one took up the slack from the disappeared server (did management even know he disappeared) and no apologies from other staff were offered. The food was food enough and the location convenient enough that I’d like to say we’d be back, but if this sort of experience is normal here that certainly won’t be the case.
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Glenn VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Food was good but the experience was poor due to the noise. In order to talk we had to yell at those at our table. When served food the runner did not know what table to bring too or who ordered what.
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Carmen VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service is excellent. Our server, Anna, is knowledgeable and professional.
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Joseph VIP
Chicago / Illinois135 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the 3rd time I've eaten here and it just gets better and better. The shrimp and avocado appetizer is fantastic. I had osso bucco which was excellent. Drinks are good, service is amazing despite being busy. Food came out piping hot. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Laura VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan14 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great menu and service, but it was insanely loud. I had the veal limone, but it came with a gravy, and not a hint of lemon 😕. Caesar salad was good, but the split pea soup was just meh. Pesto linguine with shrimp was pretty good, not great. I feel it is way overpriced for what you got.
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Terry VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We love your food but the noise level was unbearable to even hold a conversation. It has always been loud, but I don’t remember it being this bad.
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Frank
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Older crowd in general, but we were there early. A bit pricey, but not horrible. Ambiance is 90s elegant. I'd go back.
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Robert
Tampa / Central Florida West24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 July 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good local place!! Good Value, except for the veal chop at $60!
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Lisa VIP
Chicago / Illinois387 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our delicious dinner of chicken and whitefish. Our drinks were very good and our service was excellent. Thanks
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FAQs

North Shore Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 772-4388.

North Shore Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

18 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 32 times today

250 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

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Additional information

Cross Street
Lake Cook Road & Skokie Blvd.
Area
Highland Park
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00 Bar Fri, Sat 21:00–00:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Marciano
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.NSBistro.com/
Phone number
(847) 772-4388
Private party facilities
Book ahead and we can cater to your needs for private events or banquets for business.

North Shore Bistro

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