Ascione Bistro Skokie

This restaurant is gorgeous. It has a delightful atmosphere with many different/unique sitting areas. The food was fantastic - so delicious. The first day that we went we got the smashburgers with Italian fries along with the fried calamari and beer. The burgers were off the chart as far as taste and flavor. We also joined them for Thanksgiving dinner and that too was a lovely experience. Such generous portions and a great value overall.

This restaurant was a great experience! Our servers were very attentive and kind. I especially recommend the tagliolini for a delicious truffle pasta or the duck with a savory and creamy risotto. The atmosphere is very sophisticated yet perfect for socializing in a group or to share a meal with someone else.

My wife and I had an amazing dinner at Ascione. The restaurant has such a warm and cozy atmosphere. The holiday decorations were done in style. Our server, Alejandra, was incredibly polite, knowledgeable and attentive. She listed the chef’s specials of the day and both my wife and I were sold on two of them. I ended up getting the Veal tomahawk and my wife got the homemade fettuccine in a creamy mushroom/truffle sauce with shaved truffle to top it off. We also got an order of calamari and it was so tender! Our drinks stayed full the entire time and everyone was so attentive even though they seemed like they had a full house. Thank you, Ascione for making our dinner flawless from start to finish.

First time coming for dinner. Everything we ordered was delicious. My steak was cooked perfectly and the drinks were on point😋. Our server was great and it felt like we in the city.

We’ve been to this place to celebrate birthday. It looks very cozy and aesthetic, nice Italian restaurant. To be honest there are not much restaurants with really good Italian cuisine in Chicago, but this place surprised me in a good way. I was passing by this corner so many times, but never noticed it. It’s located on the intersection of Lincoln Ave and Oakton. I had fettucine alfredo with shrimps and strawberry cocktail, it was so delicious. Will definitely go there again.

Food was beautifully presented and served. Duck and beet salad lacked acidity and depth of flavor- - tasted bland. The calamari appetizer was tender but very oily. The pasta dishes were all very good and sauces were distinctive. Creme brulee was delicious.

I recently went to Ascione Bistro & Bar in Skokie for dinner, and it was a fantastic experience! The restaurant boasts a chic and sophisticated ambiance with a great location. The food was absolutely delicious, and the valet parking made the whole experience seamless. They also have a very nice bar, which adds to the overall charm. I highly recommend Ascione Bistro Bar for anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience!”I promise you will love it.

An upscale restaurant for all your important events and holidays. We came here xmas eve. It was fantastic. Excellent service. I had the ribeyes and it was a bit salty for my taste. Otherwise good place.

Our server Roberto was excellent. Made great recommendations and very knowledgeable on the menu. Food was delicious, serving size was very generous. We definitely will go back again!

The food is very good and the service excellent. But beware-- the main dining area is very noisy. If that is bothersome, you had better go elsewhere.

First time here, and I'm already in love! We were seated promptly for our 7 PM reservation, and the unbelievable atmosphere made the evening feel so special. The service was fantastic, and the food was absolutely delicious. The fancy cocktails were perfectly crafted--great bar vibes all around. We will definitely be back again! Highly recommended.

Excellent food quality Attractive selection on menu Terrific atmosphere Attentive waiters

I was seeing a friends daughter in a show at the Actors Training Center and we wanted to grab dinner beforehand. Libertad is usually my top choice when in the area, but my friend mentioned she found this adorable Italian restaurant that we should check out...and so we found ourselves here. We were also lucky to find a parking spot right outside the restaurant on this fridge Chicago January evening. As she promised the atmosphere is lovely, it's quite spacious which gives me hope it's not too difficult to score a reservation on a weekend and the service was top notch. We opted out of drinks since it was a week day and I knew I'd have to get back to work after the show and chose to share some apps among our party of 3. - Meatballs: yummy and usually my go to since an excellent source of protein - The Tomato Salad with burrata: They forgot the burrata (the best part!) when they brought it out, but brought some on the side which sufficed - Charred Broccoli: a great veggie side We also had something else that I can't seem to remember (even by looking at the menu) so clearly not memorable, but overall it was a solid meal and filled me up without making me too full for the show. No dessert since we were in a rush to get to the show, but didn't feel like i needed it on this particular night. I"d definitely come back for another girls night out or date night.

Food was great. Little Pricey... Service was good . Noise level too high! Hard to talk to people!

Hands down some of the best Italian spots. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauces were rich and authentic, and the portions were generous. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Can't wait to come back!

Food and service were excellent. Had the braised short ribs and they tender and well prepared. It is great place to go with a small group.

Ascione Bistro is a nice spot. It's got a little more energy and noise than a very upscale place, but the food prep and presentation is very nice. So it's a bit of a contrast. I've sat in the lounge and the kitchen room. The lounge has the big bar in the middle with the TVs and sports so it feels sort of casual and noisy. The kitchen room, I thought was less noisy, but still above average loud. The food is nicely prepared and presented well. The short ribs were massive. The seafood "soup" was a more like a seafood buffet. I think the portions are a touch random. You can't judge on price tag alone whether your order is 2x or 3x the size of anyone else's order. The service is very attentive, practically overlapping each other. They are quick to clear your plates, dust the crumbs, and refill the drinks. The kitchen also brought out the food really fast (almost too fast) despite being a good size weekday crowd.

Today we had lunch at this newly opened lovely Italian restaurant with charming ambience. The hot bread served with olive oil and herbs at the beginning of the meal was very promising. The lunch did not disappoint: my branzino was pan fried to perfection, spinach on the side had a beautiful flavor and freshness. My husband's carefully spiced seafood Linguine ai Frutti di Mare was outstanding. We ended our lunch with delicious pistachio and salted caramel gelato and espresso. The excellent service and reasonable prices were a nice bonus to our overall wonderful experience. Bravo! We cannot wait to come back!

Great neighborhood gem that is putting out mouthwatering Italian fare that feels like your Italian grandma made it in her kitchen. Our waiter, Roberto was awesome!!! He mentioned he came from a small town north of Venice. He was very informative with all the specials that were rolling out. I really appreciate the way that the space is laid out and how the bar is in the middle! I think the flow is well balanced with it spaced that way. Came for an early dinner before watching the Nutcracker at NorthShore Theater. We loved how fast & fresh the food came! We were able to enjoy a lovely meal and still make it to our ballet performance. Don't miss out on this powerhouse place. Happy to announce Skokie has another standout pillar in the neighborhood serving Italian deliciousness!!

Welp Yelp, I must really like this place. I think this is the first time I have written a review update just 2 days after my first review (and visit) to a restaurant, or any other business for that matter. After having a tip-top delicious lunch on the Wednesday, I returned here on the Friday to enjoy a dinner. This time it was for a party of 7 as I sold the place to some extended family members and Ascione Bistro came through with another tip-top delicious 5 star meal for us all. We all agreed on the rating, and I patted myself on the back for the recommendation lol. We basically had a 3 course meal, and Mario was our attentive, competent, and friendly server. Being Asians, we shared everything family style and it was a great way to try a lot of their dishes. All of the dishes were delicious, flavorful, and just plain excellent, from appetizers to entrees to desserts, and the entrees were particularly generous and pretty good values. So for the record, the menu for our dinner was: Appetizers: Insalata di Mare (seafood salad), $21 Fried calamari, $16 Beet salad, $12 Entrees: Squid Ink Davalo, pasta special of the day, $55 Lobster risotto, $39 Salmon, $28 Duck breast, $33 Colorado lamb chops, $39 Braised short rib, $36 Desserts: Tiramisu, $9 Limoncello mascarpone cake, $9 Flourless chocolate mousse, $9 Both dining areas and the bar area were quite busy and vibrant. We sat by the open kitchen this time, and that particular room was closed off during our previous quiet lunch visit. It was actually pretty loud and got a little difficult to hear, but it all made for a fun, upbeat, and festive environment. Big thumbs up again, and thank you for a wonderful evening out in downtown Skokie!

After a long wait, Ascione Skokie is finally open! In the heart of downtown Skokie, Ascione provides a huge, classy space for juuustt slightly upscale Italian food. There's plenty of parking nearby, but the restaurant also provides a free valet service. Came here with a group of 4 and we decided to get the Arancini. We split it 4-way, which gave us each a very delicious bite of mushrooms. If you're looking for more, I would recommend only sharing this with 2-3 people instead or ordering a second one. I ordered the Pork Chop Italiano which was GIGANTIC? I didn't expect it to be. The mashed potatoes that come with were very delicious, and there's more than enough white wine sauce to help hydrate the meat. I definitely had this for lunch and dinner the next day too. Highly recommend checking out this long-awaited spot in Skokie!

Great new place to enjoy half way to Chicago from the northern suburbs and with a much less chance of getting mugged or car-jacked! The bar area is wide open and huge. Probably seats 20 easy with at least two nice corners fire a group of four. Several high tops to the east of the actual bar add some space as well as a large couch and some big chairs by a digital fireplace. All in all a bit "open" feeling (not cozy) although nice enough. We had drinks and an app during Happy Hour at one of the high tops and then dinner in the dining area to the west side of the bar, just inside the patio. The service extremely professional, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Two folks took care of us at the high top and Mario was our server for dinner. Mario gave great insight as to the dishes so we could make our own informed decision and did suggest one of the wines while also describing it. We enjoyed $7 Manhattans at HH (they have it misspelled on the menu as manhatten) as well as $1.50 each fresh oysters and $7 "mini" meatballs. For my meal I chose the lobster bisque and then the eggplant and arugula salad. The bisque was tasty - not very creamy yet quite flavorful. Best of all it was only $10. The eggplant was very thinly sliced and had a nice crispy coating with what appeared to be Panko breadcrumbs. It was a bit too thin in terms of the thickness of the eggplant. The arugula was very fresh and abundant. The only problem was the dressing was way off. It was basically just sweet balsamic glaze no olive oil to speak of and the flavor was not balanced. Other than that, it was delicious. We will definitely return to try more dishes

Had lunch on a Sunday. Really cool vibe inside the restaurant. Lovely and attentive service. We had the Arancini for an appetizer. Large deep fried rice ball on a tasty mushroom sauce. Pappardelle with wild boar sauce. Super yummy with plenty of sauce. Would have been even better with some fresh Parmegiano regiano on top. My friend had the duck with the risotto and she loved it. We had the limoncello cake with a scoop of pistachio gelato. The cake with moist with the right amount of tartness. Gelato wasn't anything special. Overall good experience.

Left stars but haven't had the pleasure !! I need to get a group together so we canget a variety of dishes

Had a lovely birthday dinner at Ascione. Our server was attentive and when I inquired about the cioppino that was on the new years menu only, he graciously checked with the kitchen and they were able to make it for me. It was perfectly spicy with lots of fresh seafood and the crostini were divine in the rich tomato broth. Thank you for a great birthday dinner!

Very nice place, upscale type atmosphere, polite service. The food was a little pricey for what you get ($9 to add a giant scallop--yes, that's for one scallop; but also yes, it was a very good scallop). Valet parking is available, or you can park in a public lot that's about a block away. We had the tiramisu for dessert, which was delicious, and it cost less than a giant scallop.

My friend and I came here for one year friend anniversary and honestly, this place was super cute. I know there's not too many new restaurants in Skokie, but we decided to come to this place after looking at a few yelp reviews. My friend got the pasta with red sauce and I ended up getting the chicken which ended up being really juicy and flavorful. The drinks were anything special but for the price it was a pretty good evening!

I don't even know where to start--that's how incredible everything was at Ascione. From the food and drinks to the service and ambiance, every detail exceeded expectations. The restaurant is stunning, with a cozy patio that feels like a hidden gem. Our server Jose was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and full of great recommendations (which we were so glad we followed!). The rest of the staff were just as welcoming. And the desserts? Absolutely phenomenal. As we were leaving, the manager Danny checked in with us, and I had to tell him how amazing the entire experience was. I'll definitely be back. Such a wonderful addition to downtown Skokie!

The food is ok, the ambiance is ok. The waitstaff is bewildering. When I asked whether they have "house wine", she said: "what is that, you think we make our own wine?". Just weird stuff. I have never met anyone who didn't know the term "house wine"...again, not terrible but not worth it for the price.

Fantastic experience at Ascione Bistro Skokie, I am from the area and I'm very happy that a place like this exists in the downtown. Blown away by the food and the portions. Our waiter Roberto was fabulous.

Food very good . Service slow. Worth the wait Nice menu. Slow coming out by of the kitchen waitstaff ok.

Had a lovely dinner here. Was well taken care of at the bar. I had the super delicious double cut Colorado lamb chops. Portion was small, and the accompanying potatoes still had a bay leaf, but still.

My family and I would have given this place 6 stars if possible. My wife said it felt like she was eating in an upscale New York City restaurant. Our server was quite knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations. What really made this place special was the attention to detail in the service. Our water glasses were never empty. Our server "decrumbed" the table between courses, the silverware was replaced between courses, and the pace of the meal was perfect. The food was excellent, we highly recommend the Branzino and the Chicken Parmigiana. The Crème Brûlée and the Flourless Mousse were delicious, as well.

Had a great Thanksgiving Dinner with my friends. Roberto was our server and he was lovely and sweet.

We went for NYE and the food was wonderful but the service was disappointing. We were seated in the "lounge" area by the kitchen and even though we spent $500 we had to routinely flag down the waiter for drinks, menus, silverware. We wanted crème brûlée for dessert and they told us they were out of it. Then, we see them walking by with two plates of it well after they told us they had none left. Next, we paid part of the bill in cash and the waiter came over questioning his tip! Very strange. Just disappointing for spending that amount of money to be treated that way.

What an incredible new addition to Skokie! We popped into Ascione on a whim and sat at the bar, and I'm so glad we did. The service was beyond welcoming--every staff member made us feel right at home and helped guide us through the menu. We tried the meatballs, short ribs, and vodka gnocchi--all absolutely delicious. Each dish was full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The team was great at helping us choose, and their recommendations were spot on. For drinks, my companion had a vodka cocktail--it was a generous pour and such a great value. I had the limoncello spritzer, which was refreshing, bright, and absolutely perfect (I do love lemon!). Overall, Ascione is warm, inviting, and exactly the kind of restaurant Skokie needed. We'll definitely be back--already dreaming of our next meal here!

SECOND time dining here!!! And once again, everything was perfect. The food was just as delicious as I remembered, and the service was warm and attentive. I especially loved the Pork Chop Italiano and my friends ordered the Salmone and the Ascione Smash Burger. Highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates great food and a relaxed dining experience!

Excellent new spot in downtown Skokie! Grew up in Skokie and went there when it was Desiree (aging myself :-) ), this restaurant does the location proud. A much needed addition to the area. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and although some dishes were not portioned relative to the cost, I think that's par for the course in this economy. Also, although the others didn't hit right the Spritz Limoncello was perfect for a summer night. As a perk they have free valet. Excited to go back and try their brunch!

Unconventional Italian fare presented elegantly. Glad to have a fine dining restaurant in downtown Skokie, a shorter walk for me than Mia Francesca in Lincolnwood (which offers a similar menu). As a newly opened place that people have yet to discover, the staff was very attentive and eager to please. My pasta dish was tasty but what really impressed me was the steak my husband ordered. It was a perfectly prepared medium rare - Capital Grille couldn't have done better. The meat was high quality, tender with the right amount of marbling. Not a long list of appetizers, desserts and wines but a fairly good selection. My only comment on ambiance is the music seemed a bit too raucous. Better to have some Euro pop/jazz to match the unconventional but classy cuisine

Amazing meal! Love Roberto! He's the best server and made our night so much fun! We will be back!

Food and service were excellent. We came as walk-ins and they sat us at the bar immediately. Service was prompt and courteous. Ambiance is nice, lychee martini is on point! We shared the burrata to start, lobster ravioli w/ fries for dinner all excellent! Highly recommend and will come back with reservations next time.

The worst thing I had in my life ( Not worth your money and a rude manager. I called to order food and first of all wrong order. Second fries are hard to chew and hurt my gums. Even my 8-9-year-old said mommy where did you get this crappy burger and fries. My 9-year-old mommy they rip you off. I order bruschetta with tomatoes but they gave with chicken liver. Seafood pasta had so much oil think about your cholesterol. I've been to many Italian restaurants but the amount of oil its so gross. I spend more than 80$ for this garbage and had to throw it to the garbage. I even went back to show them you guys don't know how to make fries. He was rude and told me I'm high or drunk under the influence lmao. I will never go and recommend this place to anyone... First time I'm writing such a disappointing message. Also, check it out the photos too. I take their smelly , oily pasta and impossible-to-eat fries. Shame on you scammers this place doesn't worth even a zero star.

Took a while to open and definitely worth the wait. A beautiful and large bar area that you can eat at as well as a spacious dining room. It was very busy but seated promptly for a 7PM reservation. The service, food, and ambiance were all spot on. All in all a very welcome addition to downtown Skokie.

It is a lovely restaurant in the heart of downtown Skokie. The ambiance here is great! The staff is very nice, accommodating, and friendly. The food was exquisite, and the chef was excellent! He gave us some complimentary appetizers to try! Overall, our experience was terrific!

The service was excellent very attentive. It was pleasure dining with them. Even when the restaurant was very busy. Service balance everything well always checking in if we need anything. Food was outstanding tasted very fresh so much flavor. Very delicious entree and appetizer. Very modern atmosphere the dining services very quaint.

I really like it here! Easy to get to location wise, friendly service, good consistent tasty food, reasonable prices, generous portion sizes and not one of those must have a reservation 3 months ahead of time kind of joints, which is a nice change of pace in this food focused city of Chicago. Had the gnocchi with vodka sauce and the white fish and split the beet salad - would recommend all! And Roberto, our server tonight, was also great - split our salad for us table side, offered great food and wine suggestions and was personable and kind to chat with. Will definitely keep coming back!

Amazing food and amazing service. We came with our 11 month old baby and all the staff made us feel like family. The short rib was so tender and flavorful, the truffle risotto was to die for, and the linguine Del Mar was full of flavor and the tomato based sauce was excellent. Even the apple torte dessert with salted caramel ice cream was the perfect dessert. Highly recommend this restaurant!

We dined at Ascione Bistro last night and really enjoyed. Our server, Alejandra was top notch. She was able to answer our questions to help us make good menu choices and was very attentive to any request we had. The Eggplant Salad was fantastic and big enough for the four of us to share. The entrees at our table were the Brick Chicken Special, Lake Michigan Whitefish, Salmone and Spaghetti Puttanesca with Shrimp, everyone enjoyed the preparation of their entree.

The food was delicious. We had the short Rib, and the beet salad. The waiter was very nice and accommodating.

Excellent restaurant with a beautiful ambiance. We've had almost everything on the menu and it has all been fantastic. Everything is SEASONED to perfection. Staff is extremely friendly, processional, helpful and quick. Could not recommend Ascione more for a fantastic meal in Skokie.

The food was absolutely delicious of course it's a little bit more pricey in the long run it is worthy worth it very friendly very delicious food second time there have no complaints

I visited this restaurant with a colleague last evening and our experience was amazing. We were greeted, seated quickly, the atmosphere was elegant, relaxed and comfortable. Our server was attentive but not overly so, he gave good recommendations and was accommodating. The food was amazing - the lamb chops were to die for, cooked perfectly, and the accompanying sides were yummy . The mushroom risotto was delicious. We were not rushed. I would highly recommend!! Such a pleasant overall experience.

Please update your online menu. I made a trip out here on a Saturday for brunch just to find out that brunch was no longer being served. Highly disappointed and made for a very poor experience.

Disappointing Birthday Lunch - All Hype, No Substance We were the only table there for a Tuesday lunch--already a red flag. The service was mediocre, and the food? Overrated. The owner must be a marketing genius, maybe hosting some tasting events for foodie influencers KOL to rack up those five-star reviews. The place runs on hype, not quality. This is not an authentic Italian restaurant. Take their "tiramisu"--drowned in thick whipped cream, completely missing the point. Real tiramisu is a delicate balance of bitter espresso, sweet mascarpone, and espresso-soaked ladyfingers. No cream, no gelatin, no sponge cake. This was a sad knockoff. The rest of the meal was just as underwhelming: the soup of the day The cream of mushroom soup was just OK. Linguine ai Frutti di Mare Overcooked seafood (only 3 shrimp, 6 mussels--one iffy--and a few tiny clams). The creamy tomato pasta sauce was bland and watery. Smash burger was over-salted.（maybe to push drinks?). Even the fries were too salty to finish. At best, the food was mediocre. At worst, it felt like a scam. Save your money.

Brought my grandson for his 20th birthday. Friendly & attentive staff, great food, service not rushed. Enjoy the ambiance. A great addition to the neighborhood. Valet parking on the Oakton side though usually plenty of parking around. Looking forward to becoming a regular. Special shoutout to the chef(s). The food is wonderful, with generous portions as well as the nice presentation. Multiple seating options. Great place for families, date night, enjoying a night out.

The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between elegant and inviting--warm lighting, tasteful décor. What really gave this evening a touch was our amazing bartender Alejandra. She gave amazing recommendations as for drinks and food, and was so attentive throughout, so kind. The service, the food, and also Daniel made it an unforgettable experience! So eager to return already! Highly recommend. Thank you for an amazing night!

We had dinner last Saturday and asked for the special plate of mixed grilled seafood that is not on the menu and our server Roberto ordered it for us and it was enough to share between the four of us. We also shared the short ribs and finished with a classic Italian Affogata recommended by our server and was an exemplary way to end the meal. We will definitely be returning to this spot!