It was worth a trip. 5 of us went for a Saturday night dinner- need reservations. It was crowded and noisy but fun. Cool dining room decor with holiday decorations and millions of Christmas lights (will have to go back in summer to check it out)- mostly pretty retro in looks and menu- a cross between a Wisconsin supper club and a bigger city Italian restaurant. Nice location by the marina and Best Western. You can walk along the lakefront if it's nice out. I think the second floor is a banquet room that must have a pretty view. I like the little neighborhood and parking is OK behind the restaurant at night. So! Kidney bean salad and pasta salad were our complimentary "relishes." Bread and tossed salad were only fair- kind of disappointing. We had: combination plate (lasagna, gnocchi, and ravioli) "pretty good." fettuccine Alfredo "pretty good" chicken Marsala "pretty good" chicken piccata "pretty good" Italian sausage with pasta "really good"- we think it was homemade or at least locally made. Large portions and lots of other choices. We'll try something American or pizza next time. Nice waiter (Mark) and a pretty decent wine list according to the wine-drinkers in our group. Fun and lively, with pretty good food, and not a chain, so...try it!

Double-check the address; I don't have it handy and there are two listed on Dine.com. I think it's just off Markham. I had wanted to go here for years, and finally made it, but was actually a little disappointed. We had a long wait, no room at the bar, and there's nowhere to even sit or stand, so we walked around the sort-of interesting neighborhood. The Faded Rose wasn't that attractive-looking; I had been told it was elegant. It's super-noisy. The steak was just OK. Jambalaya was pretty good, I was told. We had a nice, efficient waiter and have no real complaints. It was just an expensive let-down. I'd rather go to Doe's.

Absolutely wonderful! Found it by accident. It's in a darling small town famous for a discount shoe store and not too much else. The building is old and rustic and adorably historic- a combination of several storefronts now- it was originally a small butcher shop and has been in business for many years. They've "re-created" themselves as sort of an upscale supper club and it's comfortable and casual, yet beautiful and elegant. Bar was full at weekday evening Happy Hour. We ate early and had no wait though it was getting busier as we left. A delicious dinner for two- one had liver with great side dishes, and one had a chicken pasta and the best soup I've ever had! EVER! I mean it! No room for dessert though it looked great. A professional and friendly waitress gave just the right amount of attention and knew her business. We will drive here as often as we can! A nice outing from Madison.

I think it's gone- better call ahead. Or might be under a different name. I heard some rumors.

Sadly, they closed in 2011. I really liked it. But, drum roll, in its place now is JUST LIKE ITALY, which is really different and good. Check out my review.

It has been closed for several years now. Seems like a place that might have been good, but now we'll never know.

They say they're "just like Italy," and they are telling the truth! This is the most authentic Italian place around, with some dishes one doesn't usually see, like octopus, mussels, cod... but I am a fussy American, so I usually get the pizza, which is fabulous, or the more common pastas like spaghetti, ravioli, or gnocchi. They are homemade and great! They make a really great Italian sausage right there. Also some good sandwiches. My two favorite pizzas are the Margherita and now the Quattro Stagioni- unbelievably good! The service is as good as the food. The waitresses are mother and daughter, and they are so sweet. Back-up servers are the sons, I think- so nice. Other relatives are cooking or eating. They'll explain things and treat you like family. It's an OK-looking place but short on that Italian cozy charm, being in a strip mall next to a TaeKwon Do Place. I go as often as I can, and hope this nice family can make a success of it. Definitely try it. It's just a little ways off of US-41 so very easy drive from anywhere.

Small, cozy, casual, homey, with good food. Usually have a daily special and good soups. Sandwiches cost less. You can be entertained by the "regulars". Nice waitress. I have been there several times and will go back.

Might be closed. Phone number "no longer in service."

It's spelled Las Vegas, like the city in Nevada. I think it might have gone out of business. The phone number listed here is a private residence.

It's spelled Las Vegas, like the city. Just fair. Not much else around.

This is not in Grayslake. It's about 10 miles away in the food court of the mall in Gurnee.

It closed in January 2012 and will be torn down soon.

Is it a bistro? A steakhouse? French? Northwoods? Beachy? Italian? Don't know, can't tell. We used to love Dakota Rose so were excited to try this, which is in the same place, with supposedly the same staff. What a disappointment. The place looks bedraggled. It's an old house, which used to be charming. Not anymore. Lukewarm soup, an up-charge for salad, a dirty menu, so-so service, frozen triangle-shaped "lake perch" were what we got. The next table sent their food back twice. At least the bread was really good. What happened? Did you all just get tired? If I wanted to eat mediocre food in a blah room with a TV in my face, I'd eat at home! My advice: take a break and decide what kind of place you want to be. Clean up the house and grounds. Get some enthusiasm. Then come back again!

Louie's rocks! The food is great, especially the salad and bread sticks, as mentioned. Even better is the atmosphere...kind of old-timey tavern-ish. It's small and slightly cramped, which makes it interesting. A lot of Waukegan politics takes place there or you can eavesdrop on couples or parties. Look for the big clock, and tell the friendly waitress, Rhonda, hi! I am told that Louie was the brother of the owner of Quonset Pizza. Worth a trip anytime!