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Cafe La Cave


Cafe La Cave
2777 Mannheim Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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#6 of 76 restaurants in Des Plaines
  • Cuisines: French, Seafood, Continental, Eclectic, International
  • Price range*: $20-$80
  • Neighborhood: Irving Park/Northwest Side
  • Recommended For: Romantic, Business
  • Address: 2777 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
  • Phone:  (847) 827-7818
  • Fax:  (847) 827-3390
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“Excellent Food, Excellent Service!”
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5 of 5 stars
MsDavisChicago 1 contribution
Chicago
Oct 21, 2008

Excellent food, excellent service! Upon arrival at Cafe La Cave, I found the valet service to be very accomodating and a wonderfully kind maitre d' to greet you at the door. The dining room had a romantic ambience with its low lighting. The food, wine, and dessert were delicious! The wait staff impeccable! I would highly recommend dining at this... more

“Be Careful”
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1 of 5 stars
lhoffmanth 1 contribution
skokie il
Oct 16, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I have been going to Cafe La Cave for years- and enjoyed it until Oct. 6 2008- My son valet parked his car and they do not give you the choice so those of you with nice cars- be forewarned- The valet driver totaled my son's car by backing it into the building. Not once did the management come to... more

“Soooooo Delicious!!!”
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5 of 5 stars
SandSPS 38 contributions
Palm Springs
Apr 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This restaurant has maintained it's exellence through all it's years in business. I have fond memories of dining here with my family throughout the years, and every time it has been wonderful. The last time I returned to Chicago, to celebrate my mom's birthday, I chose La Cave. What a wonderful night from beginning to end. The lobster appetizer was... more

“Affordable Elegance”
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4 of 5 stars
ChicagoFoodlover 1 contribution
Chicago
Oct 12, 2007

I thought the prices were better than the area steakhouses. Great wine list and they have a wine steward on staff to help you pick the right bottle for your meal. Definitely going back and bringing friends more

“absolutely wonderful”
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5 of 5 stars
Travel4Fun31 23 contributions
suburbs of Chicago, Illinois
Sep 6, 2007

I attended a wedding that was held here. Everything from the time we pulled in, and the vallet took the car, until we left was amazing. One of the best venues for a wedding that I have been to in a long time. The food was delicious, we had a combination of steak and chicken for the entree. The wait... more

“Cafe La Cave”
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4 of 5 stars
FredCelling 4 contributions
kentucky
Jun 5, 2007

Been here twice on visits to Chicago and have been impressed both times. The first visit saw us encounter some drunks at the bar but the staff managed to deal with them and from then on the meal was first class. Second time round we had an even better meal and its definitely a place we'll return to again and... more

“Extremely upscale”
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5 of 5 stars
NewPlaceFan 28 contributions
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Oct 11, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

This is a very upscale restaurant with a couple of different sections. We ate in the bar section that looks like a cave. Excellent ambiance for a romantic evening. The lobster/asparagus appetizer was great, and my husbands "colossal ribeye" (26 oz!) was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The stroganoff I had was prepared tableside which was very entertaining, but... more

“love it! They spoil the women!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Aug 19, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

A very classy restaurant, run by a lady who knows how to treat her customers. Delicious food, romantic ambience, a great place to impress the one you love, or the client you need to win over! more

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Cafe La Cave Address

2777 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847) 827-7818 Fax: (847) 827-3390
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.