Order the best Italian near Northfield, IL

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Northfield

Subway

Subway

4.5
(300+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 21 min
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.64
Pepsi®
Bold, refreshing, robust cola
$3.59
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$9.36
Gatorade® Fruit Punch
The thirst quenching taste of fruit punch to rehydrate and energize without caffeine
$2.79
New milan

New milan

4.7
(10+)
• American • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 9.7 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"Best ceremonial Iced Strawberry Matcha ever had. Iced Tiramisu Latte cold foam is out of the world! 5 stars"
"Tastes yummy with all of fresh veggies. I would definitely order again. Valued money"
Feta & Spinach Danish
traditional French viennoiserie pastry made of flaky, buttery laminated yeast-leavened dough wrapped around one or two pieces of dark chocolate
$5.32
Pain Au Chocolat
A rich, velvety, and deeply aromatic specialty tea rooted in the heritage of historic Persian cafes. Unlike regular chai, our Irani Chai is slow-simmered using the traditional dum method—creating a potent, dark black tea decoction that is poured alongside milk reduced for hours into a creamy, caramelized cream. Perfectly sweet with a bold yet smooth finish, it is the ultimate comforting brew.
$5.24
Premium Tea
An decadent masterpiece featuring rich espresso and velvety milk infused with golden butterscotch, topped with a cloud of handcrafted Butterscotch Cold Foam. A golden, buttery luxury over ice.
$5.17
Iced Butterscotch Latte
Espresso, Milk, Rich Mascarpone Tiramisu Cold Foam
$7.77
Elly's Pancake House

Elly's Pancake House

4.6
(1k+)
• Lunch • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 40 min
"It was Hot and delicious!!!! The hashbrowns were crispy, and I had a nice portion of meat and cheese. It also came with two huge pancakes. That could easily be shared by two."
"Pancakes were dry not moist. The topping was way too sweet. Fruit was good. There were hardly any blueberries in the pancakes."
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
sausage • ham • bacon • cheddar cheese
$5.88
Meat Lovers Skillet
Simple and easy. All of our buttermilk hot cakes are dusted with powdered sugar and served with butter and maple syrup.
$20.69
Buttermilk Pancakes
Spiral Cinnamon Swirl • Vanilla Glaze • - Cinnamon
$13.5
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Our delicious warm sweet bread made fresh to order. All of our French toasts are dusted with powdered sugar and served with butter and maple syrup.
$17.67
Starbucks

Starbucks

4.7
(200+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 17 min
"The Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage is so delicious."
"Drink is always delicious."
Iced Banana Bread Latte
Iced latte sweetened with banana‑flavored syrup, topped with rich brown sugar cold foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon dolce topping, creating bakery‑inspired notes with a smooth hint of banana.
$8.77
Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich
Our classic breakfast sandwich has 18g of protein with sizzling applewood-smoked bacon, Parmesan cage-free egg frittata and melted aged Gouda on an artisan roll.
$6.55
Caffè Latte
Our dark, rich espresso balanced with steamed milk and a light layer of foam. A perfect milk-forward warm-up.
$7.4
Iced Lemon Loaf
Citrusy, buttery, moist lemon pound cake topped with a sweet icing. –VEGETARIAN
$5.55
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (W Bryn Mawr Ave)

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (W Bryn Mawr Ave)

4.8
(70+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"The breakfast burrito is always excellent. The quality of the food here is great. Their vegetarian dish is also delicious. Service is excellent and they have a lovely outdoor patio."
Breakfast Burrito
A flour tortilla stuffed with avocado sauce, cheese, corn, eggs sub tofu, meat, poblano pepper, and sour cream.
$19.23
Bread Pudding French Toast
A fusion of bread pudding and French toast served with mascarpone, orange coulis, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
$20.78
Chilaquiles
Crispy tortilla chip in red or green sauce with cheese, plantain leaf, plantains, rice, and sour cream.
$21.77
Skirt Steak Skillet
A sizzling skillet featuring perfectly grilled skirt steak, topped with creamy avocado, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo.
$25.08
City Bear Cafe (W Montrose Ave)

City Bear Cafe (W Montrose Ave)

4.5
(90+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 13.1 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"Tinga Skillet is Honestly sooo good I couldn't wait to take a picture!! Fresh Strawberry lemonade is the best I've ever tried in my life ."
"Chilaquiles Verdes were soggy, which i can look past since its delivery but other places are not this bad. Salsa was bland, the egg was sour (not from the verde sauce but from the huge amount of sour cream) not a lot of chicken (which was bland) and the biggest issue is there was more raw white onion than anything and then topped with MORE raw red onion. Store doesnt allow mortifications so you have to get it that way. This picture is what I took out, STILL leaving many more onions in the chilaquiles that I didnt take out. I dont even mind onion but only when it's not already bland and it isnt like eating a moutful of them. Hopefully it's an off day and you change how you make chilaquiles this was just not good and a waste of $17"
Breakfast Burrito
A customer favorite! Warm flour tortilla stuffed with two scrambled eggs, savory chorizo, Pepper Jack cheese, black beans, sour cream, and fresh guacamole. Served with a side of crispy house potatoes.
$17.6
Chilaquiles Verdes
Crispy tortilla chips tossed in signature green salsa with melted Pepper Jack cheese and Mexican crema. Topped with red onion and two eggs cooked to order. Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, and a light lettuce and tomato garnish.
$20.56
Pot Chorizo Skillet
A flavorful mix of potatoes, spicy chorizo, jalapeños, tomatoes, and onions, topped with two eggs, Pepper Jack, creamy guacamole, and sour cream. Served with salsa on the side and your choice of pancakes or toast.
$19
Pumking Spice Latte
Soft biscuits smothered in delicious sausage gravy, paired with two eggs your way, two strips of bacon, and two sausage links. The ultimate hearty breakfast combo to start your day right.
$7.11
Halsted Street Deli

Halsted Street Deli

4.5
(50+)
• American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 11.4 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Fast delivery and panini was great "
"Corn beef riddled with connective tissue and dry."
10. Wabash Ave. (American Classic)
Lower sodium turkey breast, ham, salami, American cheese, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato and your choice of spread served on a fresh baked Italian roll.
$9.74
Cobb Salad (Large)
Fresh cut Romaine, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cucumber, red onion, Bleu cheese crumbles, and our famous house dressing.
$12.49
12. LaSalle St. (BLT)
Bacon piled high with shredded lettuce, tomato, and mayo served on honey wheat eight-grain bread.
$11.29
Hot Dog Special
Two hot dogs with chips and a fountain drink.
$10.99
Peet's Coffee

Peet's Coffee

4.7
(700+)
• Coffee • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 23 min
"Egg White, Tomato & Feta Frittata Amazing!! Chocolate Chip Cookie with Sea Salt love the Chocolate Chip Cookie with Sea Salt"
"My favorite Iced Americano around! Very good oatmeal and other food items too. Also they gave me a free egg bite thanking me for being a loyal customer - love this place and def recommend! 10/10"
Caffe Latte
This coffee house favorite adds silky steamed milk to shots of rich espresso, finished with a layer of foam.
$6.52
Bacon Cheddar Brioche
Smoky bacon, aged cheddar and homestyle egg on a buttery brioche bun.
$6.15
Iced Caffe Latte
Cold milk and freshly pulled espresso create this delicious symphony, poured over ice and fresh foam.
$6.94
Baridi Cold Brew
Freshly ground Baridi Blend steeped with cold water for 12 hours to produce a sweet, smooth, and refreshing iced coffee without acidity or bitterness.
$5.81
Lakeside Foods

Lakeside Foods

American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 24 min
Cherry Coke
20 oz.
$3.69
Diet Coke
20 oz.
$3.69
Vitamin Water
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories. Click to add to your meal.
$3.69
Gatorade
20 oz.
$3.69
Alexander's Restaurant

Alexander's Restaurant

4.6
(50+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 11.1 mi • 57 min
Farther away
"good quality Short Order Pancakes.bit priceybut local is good small buiness"
"Asked for over hard eggs received very runny over easy. Ordered two cups of soup that never arrived with my order even though it was clearly paid for and on the receipt"
Breakfast Special
Two Fluffy Pancakes, Two Jumbo Eggs Two Bacon or Two Sausage
$15.31
Build Skillet
Onions, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Corn Beef Hash, American and Mozzarella Cheese
$20.88
Corned Beef Hash w/2 Eggs
Two Scrambled Eggs with Melted American Cheese and Ham, Bacon or Sausage, Served with Hash Browns
$19.52
Two/Two/Two
Onion, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Topped with American and Mozzarella Cheese
$16.1
Lola's Diner

Lola's Diner

4.5
(40+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 47 min
Meat Lovers Skillet
Minced ham, bacon, sausage, American cheese & house potatoes.
$15.95
Great Harvest

Great Harvest

4.6
(70+)
• Comfort Food • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 40 min
"my favorite spot!! i get the chipotle turkey sandwich and add my own veggies. it's insanely good quality, the workers are always so kind and friendly"
"Frequently out of staple items. Annoying."
Baja Chipotle Turkey
Avocado Spread, Turkey, Chipotle Mayo, Pepper Jack, Pickled Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato.
$13.62
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
Sliced turkey breast with choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard, mayonnaise.
$3.81
Classic Turkey Sandwich
Pesto, Mozzarella, Spinach, Tomato, Provolone.
$12.02
Harvest Caprese
Homemade Hummus, Shredded Carrots, Sprouts, Oil and Vinegar, Grilled Onions, Cucumbers, Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato.
$11.7
Di Marko All Day Coffee Lounge

Di Marko All Day Coffee Lounge

Comfort Food • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 48 min
Avocado Toast
Tomato, arugula, pickled onions, radish, evoo, sea salt, sourdough.
$14.43
Sausage Egg & Cheese
Pork sausage patty, cage free egg, cheddar.
$13.07
PB & J Bowl
Almond milk, blueberries, strawberries, vanilla protein, peanut butter, topped with chia seeds.
$13.53
Dubai Chocolate and Pistachio Crêpe
Dubai chocolate and pistachio crêpe.
$19.5
Brunch Cafe

Brunch Cafe

4.7
(300+)
• Waffles • Pancakes
$0 delivery fee • 5.3 mi • 26 min
"Definitely yummy Patty Melt & berry soothie. Only eat half. Saving for later to gobble with ranch dressing. Very filling."
"It was definitely not overcooked and it was generous and ingredients and the up charges for additional ingredients. Hashbrowns were lovely and not so many that make you feel sick. And the fresh fruit was actually fresh."
Breakfast Panini
Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, american cheese, and bacon and served with brunch potatoes.
$17.64
Side Crispy Bacon
Mushroom, onion, green pepper, spinach, asparagus and tomato.
$6
Side Bacon
Dusted with powdered sugar and served with warm syrup.
$6
Garden Omelet
Scrambled eggs, diced potato, chorizo, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cheddar. served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and a side of black beans.
$20.3
Eggscellent Breakfast

Eggscellent Breakfast

4.5
(200+)
• Breakfast • Omelets
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 55 min
Farther away
$3 off on $20+
"The Veggie Skillet was delicious. The Sausage Links (3) are standard sausage links that cost a LOT for very ljttle"
"This French Omelettes is very good & filling. Was a bit bland but nothing I can't fix. The potatoes are spot on though! 9/10 :)"
Chilaquiles Verdes O Rancheros
Corn tortilla chips with your choice of sauce, cotija cheese, sour cream, two eggs any style served with black beans, Rice and sweet plantain. Add meat: skirt steak, chicken or chorizo for an additional charge.
$22.08
Bacon (3)
16 oz. Vanilla, coconut, caramel.
$5.19
Fresh Orange Juice (12oz)
One slices of bread pudding served with mascarpone, orange coulis and fresh berries.
$4.19
Ice Latte (16oz)
Grilled Skirt Steak, with your choice of cheese, pico de gallo and avocado.
$5.31
Jefferson Park Grill

Jefferson Park Grill

4.9
(10+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 10.9 mi • 50 min
Farther away
$5 off on $40+
2 Extra Large Eggs with Hash Browns
Served with toast Wheat or white.
$9.83
2 Extra Large Eggs with Bacon, Ham or Sausage
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$14.55
3 Extra Large Eggs with Chopped Steak
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$16.6
3 Extra Large Eggs with Smoked Sausage
Serve with syrup.
$18.02
Sip & Bite

Sip & Bite

4.3
(20+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 12.9 mi • 44 min
Farther away
Vanilla Latte
Enjoy a classic latte with a fresh and mild acidity that pairs perfectly with milk for a fantastic taste. Indulge in the smooth and creamy bliss that fills your mouth with a delightful, milky sweetness!
$5.65
Mango Cream
Mango cream smoothie, available in 16 oz or 22 oz
$6.85
Tiramisu Latte
Creamy blend of strawberries and bananas, swirled with rich cream for a refreshing smoothie
$6.03
Strawberry & Banana Cream
Enjoy real lemon juice
$7.36
Deerfields Bakery

Deerfields Bakery

4.9
(20+)
• American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 34 min
12 Assorted Donuts
A yummy selection of 12 of our made-fresh fluffy donuts! We will pick an assortment of 12 from our current daily stock. We cannot honor any special flavor requests for DoorDash orders.
$26.35
6 Assorted Donuts
A yummy selection of 6 of our made-fresh fluffy donuts! We will pick an assortment of 6 from our current daily stock. We cannot honor any special flavor requests for DoorDash orders.
$13.15
Butter Cookie 1 Pound Box
A deluxe assortment of our finest butter cookies, including nut varieties. Flavors and sprinkle colors will vary. They freeze well and there is an average of 30-35 cookies per pound.
$27.5
Medium Cupcake - Chocolate
Medium devil's food cupcake with chocolate buttercream frosting. Cupcakes come as shown.
$3.25
Hummingbird Hideaway

Hummingbird Hideaway

4.9
(10+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 6.9 mi • 35 min
HUMMINGBIRD BOWL
Create Your Own - Name It - Share. Choose your nest, optional yogurt or chia pudding layer, flavor base, toppings (includes 3), and drizzle
$16.64
SOPHISTICATED BIRD
Oven roasted turkey, havarti, avocado spread, oven roasted roma tomatos on toasted sourdough
$15.81
YELLOW LINE TO BRAZIL
Mango, pineapple, banana, coconut water, and guava juice.
$11.26
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
Peanut butter protein, banana, cocoa, dates, oat milk
$11.6
True Juice

True Juice

4.8
(10+)
• American • Juice Bars & Smoothies
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 33 min
Jolly Rancher
Strawberries, banana, pineapple, mango, apple juice.
$12.02
Hailey Bieber
Almond milk, date, strawberry, banana, sea moss, avocado, coconut whipped cream, strawberry glaze
$15.6
The Ivy League
Spinach, banana, almond milk, almond butter, cinnamon, cacao nibs, dates, açaí.
$16.28
Daily Greens
Spinach, banana, coconut milk, coconut water, spirulina, cinnamon.
$13.99
Haraz Coffee House

Haraz Coffee House

Middle Eastern • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 5.3 mi • 36 min
Adeni/Karak Chai
Premium Black Tea with Cardamom and Cream
$8.73
Caramel Frappe
Toasted Bread with Cream cheese and Honey
$9.97
Bee Bites
Cheesecake
$6.9
SPINACH FETA BISTRO
16 Oz Real Pistachio w/ Double Shot Espresso, Haraz Spice
$6.32
October Café’

October Café’

Puerto Rican • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"October Cafe Never Fails. My Favorite coffee shop!"
Latte
Latte- Espresso and steamed milk Latte Macchiato- Latte with the espresso on top. Espresso forward latte.
$6.88
Breakfast Sandwich
Sandwich with plant based egg and sausage. Customer's choice of bread type and guac or cheese.
$11.93
Pesto Panini
Pesto Panini with Vegan Cheese, Pesto, Tomato, and Spinach.
$12.84
Pastries
Panini Bread, Vegan Hamburger Meat, Vegan Cheese, October Sauce (Ketchup, Mustard, and Vegan Mayo), Onions, Vegan Butter. Vegan, Available Gluten Free
$4.83
Flow Bar

Flow Bar

American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 9.5 mi • 56 min
Farther away
Turkey Sandwich
Halal turkey, mozzarella cheese, tomato, crisp lettuce, and special sauce served on toasted whole-grain bread. Made fresh to order.
$11.49
Mango Paradise
Mango Paradise A refreshing tropical smoothie made with sweet mango, ripe banana, pineapple, fresh orange juice, and ice. Bright, naturally sweet, and packed with fruity flavor in every sip.
$8.49
Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Peanut Butter Protein Shake A deliciously creamy shake made with peanut butter, banana, chocolate, fresh milk, whey protein, and ice. Rich, indulgent, and loaded with protein to keep you fueled longer.
$8.49
Peanut Butter Banana
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie A creamy smoothie made with natural peanut butter, ripe banana, almond milk, and ice. Smooth, satisfying, and full of rich nutty flavor.
$7.49
Appalachia Cookie Co

Appalachia Cookie Co

4.1
(80+)
• Chocolate chip cookie • Sweets
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Appalachia Cookie Company Stuffed Lotus Cookie Butter Cookie (5.5 oz)
This Lotus cookie butter cookie features a chewy cookie butter and honey based dough with white chocolate chunks, stuffed with a house-made cookie butter filling, and topped with a Lotus Biscoff cookie.
$6.59
Appalachia Cookie Co. Cookies & Cream Cookie (3.4 oz)
Cookies Inside of Cookies?! We add massive amounts of whole Oreos to our classic brown sugar batter and fold in just the right amount of creamy white chocolate chips. The Oreos are slowly added whole to the batter with the mixer running to break the Oreos into big delicious chunks.
$3.89
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This Lotus cookie butter cookie is perfect. A brand new chewy cookie butter and honey based dough with huge white chocolate chunks stuffed with a house made cookie butter filling and topped with a Lotus Biscoff cookie. It's perfect the way it is but it's even better in the oven for 4-5 minutes at 350 degrees or 10-15 seconds in the microwave. *This is an individually packaged cookie
$6.29
Appalachia Cookie Company Campfire S'mores Cookie (5.5 oz)
This Appalachia Cookie Company Campfire S'mores Cookie is filled with Hershey's Chocolate bars and made with whole graham crackers. It is topped with a massive toasted marshmallow and lightly sprinkled with Maldon Sea Salt, and is described as the company's biggest cookie.
$6.59
Sorelle

Sorelle

4.8
(100+)
• Italian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"Osso buco was fall-off-the-bone tender and very flavorful w the veggies and risotto - the caprese salad was very refreshing! They added pastries to my order, to my delight!!"
"The FUSILLI BOLOGNESE is delicious! The noodles are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful. I've ordered this multiple times and will continue to!"
VODKA SAUCE RAVIOLI
Ricotta-filled ravioli in house-made vodka sauce, topped with parmigiano and fresh parsley
$19.77
MINESTRONE SOUP
A hearty Italian classic filled with fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and a flavorful chicken broth. Served with our home-made breadsticks.
$7.32
SPICY RIGATONI
Our spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil and whipped, hand dipped ricotta over al dente rigatoni.
$19.64
LINGUINI GARDEN CHERRY TOMATO
Our garden cherry tomato sauce, fresh basil, garlic, Sicilian olive oil and Parmigiano cheese over al dente linguini.
$20.71
Cafe Lucci

Cafe Lucci

4.8
(20+)
• Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Pasta was great. Chicken piccata was a little small. It was like 4 oz of chicken breast with a side of Brussels. For $30 I was still hungry. Better options in the area"
Cavatelli Contadina
Housemade cavatelli, crumbled sausage, pancetta, prosciutto di parma, shitake mushroom, plum tomato, garlic, olive oil, chili flake.
$26.45
Harry’s Fettuccine
Alfredo cream sauce, prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano crust.
$27.18
Bolognese (Half)
Romaine hearts, mixed greens, seasoned croutons, parmigiano reggiano.
$15.13
Caesar
Figs and apricot jam, pouched pears, baby arugula, toasted almonds, figs apricot balsamic glaze, toasted baguette.
$9.27

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