Island Lake, Illinois, is a small village located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The village borders Island Lake, which offers boating, fishing and other recreational activities. Chicago and the surrounding areas have a strong history of Italian immigration and heritage. Opportunities for enjoying Italian food in and around Island Lake abound, varying from fine dining establishments to casual pizzerias.
A Touch of Italy Restaurant is located approximately 10 minutes away from Island Lake in McHenry, Illinois. A Touch of Italy offers a large selection of Italian food, including appetizers such as calamari, clams, mussels, garlic bread and portabello mushrooms in wine. Main course selections include a variety of chicken and veal dishes, pasta dishes, steaks and baked pasta specialties. A children's menu is also offered.
Touch of Italy
3910 North Main Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
815- 344-0220
atouchofitaly.org
Mandile's is located approximately 20 minutes away from Island Lake in the Chicago suburb of Algonquin. Mandile's offers guests traditional fine dining Italian food including an assortment of pasta dishes, chicken and veal dishes, and a variety of antipasti and desserts. The restaurant has an extensive wine list to pair with food selections. Mandile's has banquet space available for parties of 20 to 200 people. The restaurant staff provides catering for special events as well as for on-site private parties.
Mandile's Italian Restaurant
2160 Lake Cook Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-458-4000
mandilesrestaurant.com
Nancy's Pizzeria is known for its Chicago-style stuffed deep-dish pizza. The chain has many locations throughout the Chicago area, including Island Lake, as well as in other states. Nancy's offers options for delivery, carry-out or dining in the restaurant, as well as catering for special events and private parties. Nancy's pizza selection is extensive, with stuffed pizzas as well as thin crust varieties. Nancy's also offers a large selection of pasta dishes, appetizers, salads and sandwiches.
Nancy's Pizzeria
527 Auburn Drive
Island Lake, IL 60042
847- 487-4100
nancyspizza.com
