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Five Fabulous Restaurants for Valentine's Day in Algonquin, LITH

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Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. 

If you are looking for a romantic setting — or, perhaps, a more laid-back and cozy atmosphere — we have got some ideas for the best restaurants to check out in Algonquin or Lake in the Hills this Valentine's Day. 

Be sure to make your reservations early for your Feb. 16 dinner as area restaurants are sure to be packed. 

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Montarra Restaurant

Address/Phone: 1491 South Randall Road in Algonquin, (847) 458-0505

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Getting 4.5 out of five stars from reviewers on Open Table, Montarra is praised for its fantastic food, excellent service and ambiance. Montarra has wines from 10 different countries and features a menu with dishes that include a variety of seafood, steak, duck, lamb and pasta (see full menu). 

"The menu hits all the right notes; every meal we've had has been special," according to one Open Table reviewer

Martinis on Main

Address/Phone: 8 South Main Street in Algonquin, (847) 658-5600

Martinis on Main downtown Algonquin offers a cozy atmosphere, excellent food and service, and, of course, a variety of martinis, according to Yelp reviews.

The dinner menu includes: a stuffed filet served over caramelized onions, a rack of lamb, chicken and pineapple kabobs and spicy garlic shrimp in a cream sauce served over linguine (see full menu).

As for martinis, Martinis on Main has a long list of choices, which include everything from the classics— such as a Cosmopolitan or Appletini—to more unique options—such as a Starbucks Cafetini and a Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Sky. 

Village Vintner Winery, Brewery and Restaurant

Address/Phone: 2380 Esplanade Dive in Algonquin, (847) 658-4900

This restaurant/winery/brewery opened in Algonquin last year and is located just south of the Algonquin Commons in the Esplanade development.

Expect a cozy atmosphere and a wide selection of wines and beers made in-house. Village Vintner does offer a tasting for visitors who want to sample a variety of their beers and wines. 

The menu includes woodfire pizzas, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and a variety of entrees, including: chicken pot pie, mussels, spinach manicotti and baby back ribs (see full menu). 

Cucina Bella

Address/Phone: 220 S Main Street in Algonquin, (847) 458-2504

Located downtown Algonquin, "Cucina Bella offers authentic Italian cuisine accompanied by a great selection of wine and spirits," according to Cucina Bella's website.

"A stylish, comfortable atmosphere and simple decor adorned by brick walls create a cozy feeling at Cucina Bella," according to Cucina Bella. Cucina Bella offers tapas and a variety of pasta dishes (see full menu). 

Bistro Wasabi

Address/Phone: 4590 West Algonquin Road in Lake in the Hills, (847) 515-2700

Yelp reviewers praise Bistro Wasabi as one of the best places for the sushi in the suburbs and describe the atmosphere as "warm and cozy" with "trendy modern decor.

Did we miss your favorite area restaurant? Tell us why you think it would make a great Valentine's Day choice in the comments' section. 


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