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Interior - Ballaro, Highwood, IL

Ballaro

4.3 (443)
$30 and under
Italian
214 Green Bay Rd., Highwood, IL 60040

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
Ballaro is located amidst the bustling restaurant scene of Highwood. We are an Italian eatery that applies a contemporary approach to classic Italian cuisine set in an urban yet warm dining room, with engaged hospitality offered at a neighborhood price point.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Newman
  • Catering
    We offer offsite catering for any type of occasion. Please call us at 847-780-3396 or email ballaro214@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ballaro offers a contemporary, yet rustic take on Italian fare. Our unique "West Wing" private dining room is available for seated parties up to 60 or up to 70 for a cocktail reception. Our entire restaurant is available for rent for lunch.
  • Area
    Highwood
  • Cross Street
    Prairie
  • Parking Details
    We offer complimentary parking every day we are open. .
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Ballaro.

4.3

4.3
(443)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

443 Reviews
  1. AlexT Gold

    Chicago / Illinois49 reviews

    4.0

    Reviewed on 8 March 2019

    1. Overall 4
    Excellent food. Good service. Go with the recommendations!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 June 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really going to miss this place. A shame to lose food like this on the north shore.

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  3. Adda40 Gold

    Chicago / Illinois151 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 June 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    CLOSING!!!

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  4. Joannek Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona60 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 June 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Dined outside and although the food was good the service was quite slow and the waiter did not appear to be paying attention. My husband specifically ordered a salad without pine nuts and it came with them. When we asked the waiter, he said “he forgot”. I think they were understaffed.

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  5. CafeyVino22

    Chicago / Illinois78 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 June 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went on the last day of the restaurant. It was our first time. We were sorry to hear of the closing. Enjoyed our meal and wines. Waitress was great!!!

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  6. BryanW Gold

    Chicago / Illinois39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 June 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will miss it!!

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  7. KAMc

    Southwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. We are gonna miss you!! See you at Greenwood!!

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  8. Good Gold

    Chicago / Illinois49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 June 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our dinner. Food came out quickly, drinks were good, overall quite nice and we would return.

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  9. LindaMaks

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 June 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and exceptional service! I will be back soon.

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  10. JodyB Gold

    Chicago / Illinois65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place just keeps getting better. Stop in for the great craft cocktails and stay for dinner, a burger, or the pizza. The service is always friendly and the food is always great. I always get the octopus appetizer. They know how to cook it so it is very tender. They have a great patio too. Stop here for dinner, then head next door for the music. A great date night!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Newman
  • Catering
    We offer offsite catering for any type of occasion. Please call us at 847-780-3396 or email ballaro214@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ballaro offers a contemporary, yet rustic take on Italian fare. Our unique "West Wing" private dining room is available for seated parties up to 60 or up to 70 for a cocktail reception. Our entire restaurant is available for rent for lunch.
  • Area
    Highwood
  • Cross Street
    Prairie
  • Parking Details
    We offer complimentary parking every day we are open. .
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Highwood

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