Cafe Pyrenees

05/28/09

5-star restaurant!

by sjriley72 at Citysearch

We're in town visiting Chicago and Great America, and I came across this restaurant on Citysearch. After reading all of the great reviews, we decided to give it a try as it was only a few minutes from our hotel.

We called to see if they have a kid's menu; they don't have a dedicated one, but were so flexible in wanting to create something that our kids would enjoy. When we arrived, there was first a complimentary wine tasting of 5 of their wines; this gave us an excellent preview of what we were wanting to drink for dinner! On top of that, their wines were 50% off, so we got an excellent bottle for $14.

After we ordered from Alejandro, our waiter, the owner Mari came by and took our 5-year-old on a personal tour of the kitchen (along with complimentary ice cream). She treated us like family.

Our dinner rates among the best we've ever had; Duck Duo was succulent and paired well with our wine, as did the Beef Bourgignon. Our children's meals were beautifully prepared and all of us gave it a 5-star rating. For dessert, more ice cream, a chocolate banana crepe, and the Delices des Pyrennes, a rich chocolate mousse combo.

Then the best part...the total bill, wine and all, was a whopping $97. We've had dinners for 3 times this amount that haven't come close.

If we were residents of Libertyville, this would be our new favorite restaurant...a truly wonderful start to our Chicago-area vacation.

• Pros: Amazing food, personal service, great wines, affordable!
• Cons: None to speak of

03/21/08

Family restaurant w/gourmet food.

by dna4 at Citysearch

This is hands down, our favorite restaurant. We have lived and dined in many different parts of the US, SA, Europe etc and we always look forward to coming home and going to Cafe Pyrennes. The family/owners/chef/hostess/manager, they do it all, and they serve with love and compassion. Many of the non-family staff have been with them over 10-15yrs, and you can tell they feel like family as well. The food is exceptional, fair pricing and great specials, as well as special event evenings and a great wine selection. We have dined here with a large group and always enjoy ourselves, and we have dined alone and never feel like we can't have an intimate conversation, while still enjoying the festive atmosphere.

• Pros: Incredible gourmet food w/friendly family atmosphere
• Cons: If they could be open everyday, but being wonderful family people, they are not.

09/01/07

WOW! This place is amazing!!!!!!

by elliana67 at Citysearch

After finding Cafe Pyrenees, again, after it had relocated from Vernon Hills to Libertyville we are so very excited. There is one thing to say about a restaurant in the suburbs that has been in business for 17 years, EXCELLENT. The owners (who are all family) and staff are so welcoming and the food is like nothing you can find in one of those corporate establishments. Cafe Pyrenees is what it is, a family bistro with wonderful flavor. We love the wine selections and the special Wild Wine Wednesday nights. My husband and I go for the crab cake and duck duo. I personally love the hummus salad as well. You have GOT TO TRY THIS PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Pros: Great food, bar and great wine selections. Also has a retail wine store.
• Cons: not open on Mondays.