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Nirvana Kitchen & Wine Bar, Vernon Hills, IL

Nirvana Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.6
4.6
547 Reviews
$31 to $50
Wine Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
Outstanding Quality and Integrity - Nirvana food is simple, fresh, honest and founded on relationships. Our cheeses and charcuterie are crafted by award winning artisans, our winemakers" families have farmed the land and planted the grapes, we support farmers and fishermen who work sustainably with the earth.
Sharing - Here at Nirvana, we welcome guests into our home with food and wine. The Nirvana staff shares through expert, warm, professional and knowledgeable service.

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Additional information

Private dining

Offers

  • Deals on Wheels!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 15:30 - 17:30
    Come enjoy chef driven appetizers that are all made in house and small production wines from all over the world! An intimate setting in Vernon Hills with great pricing daily from 3:30-5:30pm. Please make group reservations for larger groups through the restaurant. Walk-ins welcome, reservations encouraged! Appetizers featured on our happy hour include, but aren't limited to, Beef Tenderloin Skewers, Brie Fondue, Crab Cakes, Mediterranean Tuna Tartare, Hummus and more!

    Deals on Wheels! photo

What 547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for fine wines

  • North Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • North Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • North Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nirvana Wine & Grillerie delights with "excellent wine and food," consistently offering "spectacular" experiences. Guests rave about "wonderful service," "live music," and "a great wine list." While some find it "overpriced," the "engaging ambiance" and "knowledgeable staff" make it a "hidden gem" worth exploring.

547 Reviews
  1. Larry VIP

    Milwaukee35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time experience was fantastic. We wanted to try a place we have not dined at before. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised with the whole experience, wine, food and service. Our server made some wine and food recommendations that we went with. Excellent on all! We can't wait to visit again with friends.

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  2. Kathy VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous! Food, wines, service, server..we had a blast with Gregorio..looking forward to your new location!

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  3. Kathy VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met a friend for lunch..our salads were excellent and just as we ordered. Our server, David, was very helpful and attentive. Perfect lunch spot! Thank you!

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  4. JenT VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nirvana was a perfect way to spend a Valentine's celebration :-)

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  5. Peter VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant, great food and great wine selection. They moving soon to a larger location with a large patio as well.

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  6. Kathy VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and the bartender was great! Dinner and wines delicious! Entertainment was unexpected and sang/played a variety of songs. We hadn’t been in over a year but will return!

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  7. Mayra VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Appetizers and wine flight were the highlight. The short rib was a bit dry.

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  8. Sydney

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed. I had high hopes for this place but food was almost inedible, especially for how expensive it was. We got the papardelle pasta with chicken and margherita flatbread. One positive is that the wine was good and there was a cute atmosphere. We were also informed after we had purchased happy hour appetizers that there was no happy hour on that day

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  9. Westin

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is the complete experience. Good food, good wine, comfortable atmosphere, and wonderful staff! Can't wait for the new location to open up in March 2025

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  10. Katy VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful and helping us decide on wine, all our food choices were fabulous and we really enjoyed the live music. It was a touch too loud for conversations at a four person table. Suggest if possible to turn down the speaker a smidge.

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FAQs

Nirvana Kitchen & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 918-7828.

Nirvana Kitchen & Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 547 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Nirvana Kitchen & Wine Bar

701 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 280, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, American, Winery
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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