Best European Restaurants in Vernon Hills

Everything about Little Madrid Tapas Cafe was perfect. Having spent many years in Spain, this place is the real deal. They have a fabulous selection of wine and a wide array of traditional tapas and pintxos from anchovies and croquetas to morcilla and queso de cabra. The service was perhaps my favorite part. Our waiter went above and beyond for us and our requests and was very attentive to our needs and experience while also giving us plenty of space to catch up without too many interruptions. This is a gem of a cafe that can serve as both a great date night spot or a place for a casual happy hour with friends or colleagues.

The Date Night menu is perfect. Solid choices, great value. We go a couple of times a year to this friendly little place.

Stumara is the definition of a neighborhood gem. Everything is made from scratch and the food is authentic. Family owned and operated. I had never had this type of cuisine before but now the bar is set high! We are already planning our next visit.

We went on the first Saturday they were opened. Zack, the owner, was very nice and told us it was a soft opening and there may be a hiccup or two. The atmosphere is fresh and inviting. The food was outstanding. The Samsa appetizer was yummy. I had the lamb kabobs which were tender and tasty. My wife' salmon, which presented under a hot steamed dome, was buttery and delicious. The service was exceptionally slow and the staff were apologetic. Understandably, they are still working out timing. I had my dinner served and eaten before my wife was served her salmon - about a 30 minute difference. We were given gratis a couple slices of a coconut and pistachio cake desert, which tasted great.

Very good food. Large portions and very reasonably priced. Service good and very accomodating.