Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week is back, and it’s the perfect excuse to explore new flavors, support local restaurants, and treat your family to something delicious without breaking the bank. From cozy cafés to sizzling steakhouses, our neighboring towns are packed with incredible spots offering special menus and limited‑time deals.
To make planning easy, here’s a town‑by‑town guide to every participating restaurant — plus direct links so you can peek at menus, make reservations, or plan your next date night, family dinner, or “I’m not cooking tonight” moment.
We’re not affiliated with Chicago Northwest (yet 🤞🏼) they’re simply a fantastic group doing great work to highlight all the amazing things happening in our region, too! We love the space they’ve created for local businesses and families, and we’re excited to help you explore everything Restaurant Week has to offer. To learn more, visit chicagonorthwest.com/events/annual-events-festivals/restaurant-week/
Family‑Friendly or Date‑Night Worthy? You Decide
Restaurant Week is one of those magical times when you can tailor the experience to whatever your family needs right now.
Great for Families
These spots tend to have kid‑friendly menus, casual vibes, or plenty of space for wiggly little ones:
- Big Ange’s (Arlington Heights)
- Coco & Blu (Arlington Heights)
- Good Tequila’s (Elk Grove Village)
- Fox & Turtle (Itasca)
- Doctor Dogs (Roselle)
- Rookies (Roselle)
- Bella Napoli (Schaumburg)
- Miller’s Ale House (Schaumburg)
- Moretti’s (Schaumburg)
- Sweet Orange Pancakes & Cafe (Schaumburg)
- Beef Shack (Wood Dale)
Perfect for Date Night (or convincing the grandparents to babysit)
If you’re overdue for a quiet meal, a real conversation, or food you don’t have to cut into tiny pieces:
- Francesca’s Tavola (Arlington Heights)
- Palm Court (Arlington Heights)
- Passero (Arlington Heights)
- Cefalu Seaside Sicilian (Elk Grove Village)
- 400 Park Bistro (Itasca)
- 1913 Restaurant & Wine Bar (Roselle)
- The Capital Grille (Schaumburg)
- Chicago Prime Italian / Chicago Prime Steakhouse (Schaumburg)
- Perry’s Steakhouse (Schaumburg)
- Shaw’s Crab House (Schaumburg)
- Wildfire (Schaumburg)
Whether you’re dining with toddlers, teens, or treating yourself to a rare adults‑only night, Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to explore somewhere new. And if you need a sign to text the grandparents or book the babysitter… this is it.
🍽️ Participating Restaurants by Town
Arlington Heights
- Big Ange’s Eatery
- Coco & Blu
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
- Cortland’s Garage
- Francesca’s Tavola
- Gerry’s Café
- Gumrai Thai
- Hey Nonny
- Mago Grill & Cantina
- Nostimo Greek Kitchen
- Palm Court
- Parea Greek Kitchen
- Passero
- Pinoy Grill Filipino Street Foods
- Rokbonki Japanese Steak House
- Salsa 17
- Scratchboard Kitchen
- Toscana Restaurant
- La Zingara Trattoria
Elk Grove Village
- Barakat Restaurant
- Cefalu Seaside Sicilian
- Coach’s Corner
- Good Tequila’s Mexican Grill
- Mikerphone Brewing
- Real Time Sports Bar, Grill & Games
Itasca
- 400 Park Bistro
- Antonio Ristorante Italiano
- BarleyHaus by Church Street
- Church Street Brewing Company
- Fox & Turtle
- Prairie River Restaurant
Rolling Meadows
Roselle
Schaumburg
- Bella Napoli Wood Fired Pizza & Bar
- Big Bowl Fresh Chinese & Thai
- Brazil Express Churrasco Grill
- The Capital Grille
- Chicago Prime Italian
- Chicago Prime Steakhouse
- Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar
- Finn McCool’s
- Fogo de Chão
- Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine
- The Hideout Schaumburg
- IMLI Indian Restaurant & Banquets
- Maggiano’s Little Italy
- Miller’s Ale House
- Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
- Morton’s The Steakhouse
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
- Phat Phat
- Rosie’s Sidekick Sandwich Shop
- Shabu‑Yo
- Shaw’s Crab House
- Sweet Orange Pancakes & Cafe
- Tokio Pub
- Wildfire
Wood Dale
Ready to Eat Your Way Through the Northwest Suburbs
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