Next Door Bistro and Lounge is down-to-earth and elegant, inspired by an Italian spirit. A meal here can be dramatic or intimate, amid the inviting main dining room. Contemporary Italian cuisine is thoughtful and engaging, created from FRESH premium ingredients like: produce, meat, and seafood.
Favorites include:
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli in Vodka Sauce
Osso Bucco over Risotto
White Fish Vesuvio over Sautéed Spinach
Cappelini with Eggplant
Grilled Chilean Sea Bass
Rigotoni Pasta with Veal Meatballs
BBQ Salmon with Leeks
Established, casual Italian-American haunt offering an extensive menu for lunch & dinner. Based on 132 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
250 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 272-1491
Website: https://nextdoorbistro.com/
Hours
| Sunday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
Dmitry E
This place is popular and cozy. I liked service and attention to how food is furnished. On Friday evening place was packed by patrons, employees were polite and in 5 minutes we were seated at a nice table.
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Ron Bronstein
We waited 15 minutes to get a menu and water. My girlfriend ordered a chicken diinner and to say the serving was skimpy it was a compliment. It had no taste and limited seasoning. I had a filet of Sea Bass that was at the most 4 tp 5 ounces. The side of asparagus was 3 pieces. Service was decent. The paetner- manager was demeaning and stated sternly we ALWAYS serve 9 ounces on any seafood dish. Not even close. Seen many comments about her and the concensous was the same attitude. Do not mind at all paying $37.00 for a fish entree, however this consited of 4 bites. Never again. Btw 2 drinks was $ 39.00. Drinks good but higher than Chicago Cut, Gibson”s and many more.
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Sam Van Der Hish
We went to this spot for my mom’s birthday. 6 of us all ordered the priciest item on the menu, not to mention soup, salad, and dessert on top. My dish came with considerably less couscous than everyone else’s, to the point that my family commented on it. When I asked them if they could bring more, the waitress told me the owner had said that we need to order extra couscous for 3$. After dinner, I wanted to make sure the owner actually understood my concern, so i talked to her directly. I was shocked to see how cheap the owner was as she was actually arguing with me over some couscous after I just spent 400$. She didn’t accept it at all, and unfortunately for the girl who was serving us, I had to reflect my dissatisfaction in how much I tipped. I guess customer service doesn’t mean much to the owner. I regret all the other times I’ve gone to this place.
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Mina Myoi
Short rib pasta was excellent. definitely will order again next time. Veal meatball was good too but not as great as short rib pasta. Very homemade italian food.
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CB
The place is definitely on the smaller side, but they fit as many tables as they can that for sure. It’s not the best for us taller folks are you basically rubbing elbows with the table next to you. The service is good and the food has been delicious each time I have been here. I had the sea bass and it was very good. I recommend getting in early as it will fill up and typically reservations get kind of messed up not sure why.
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Astghik Mkhitaryan
Nice place! Good food and service. We went on Saturday evening and it was very busy.
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Lilin Tien
I have been going to Next Door Bistro for many years. I am their loyal customer but last night when I went for my birthday dinner. I ordered my usual dish which is Capellini with Roasted Eggplant, Pepper, and Pine Nut with Creamy Tomato Sauce Dinner Pasta, for $20.95. I understand the inflation cost and I don’t care about the price. But the pasta was served in front of my face. It was a total disappointment. The portion was like a side dish. I did not say anything. I was too tired to argue about this but I know I will never go back again. I would pay more for this dish if the portion can be more. But the portion of this pasta says a lot about how this restaurant runs its business. I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone again.
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Michael Grach
Truly nothing special, over cooked salty pasta, heavy sauce, below average deserts.
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Divya Ravindran
I gave 4 stars for the food.The food was great. But I wish I could give 5 stars to the wait staff. She was very helpful and friendly
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Fish
IF YOU ARE UNDER 60 YEARS OLD, STEER CLEAR
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