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The Village Vintner, Algonquin, IL

The Village Vintner

4.4
4.4
316 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
We invite you to experience a casual dining atmosphere with an elegant selection of food, handcrafted wine & house brew. We proudly feature a wood fired pizza oven, which allows us to offer you gourmet pizza, delectable flatbreads, tender smoky ribs, and many other mouthwatering wood fired entrees. When you arrive, both a full service bar and separate wine & beer tasting bar await you. Try some of our handcrafted wines or beer while you enjoy a tempting appetizer at our tasting bar. Don’t forget to ask about our Wine & Mug Club membership options, too!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Beer Garden, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 658-4900
  • Website
    http://thevillagevintner.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Sanchez
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to host your next event at the Village Vintner Winery & Brewery. We have space to accommodate 20 people to 120 people for plated meals, family style or buffet. We have hosted bridal showers, baby shoers, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners and MORE. Call or email for more information (847)658-4900 or janet@thevillagevintner.com
  • Location
    2380 Esplanade Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
  • Area
    Algonquin
  • Cross Street
    Randall Road and Corporate parkway
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Village Vintner's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

Appetizers

  • Cheese PlateUSD 19.99

    Chef's choice of assorted cheeses, meats & accoutrements

    • Garlic Pretzel BitesUSD 11.99

      Fried pretzel bites tossed with fresh garlic and parmesan cheese served with Merkts cheese sauce

      • Spinach & Artichoke DipUSD 13.99

        Creamed spinach, tomatoes, roasted artichokes and mozzarella & served with pita chips

        • Pulled Pork TostadasUSD 11.99

          Three mini tostadas topped with cotija cheese, watermelon radish, pickled red onions cilantro & chipotle crema

          • BurrataUSD 14.99

            Fresh mozzarella ball stuffed with stracciatella curd, grilled ciabatta, pesto, marinated cherry tomatoes, olive oil and balsamic glaze. (served chilled)

            • Roasted Brussel SproutsUSD 12.99

              A generous portion of roasted brussel sprouts tossed in your choice of Thai Chili or Teriyaki sauce

              • Fresh MusselsUSD 15.99

                1-lb. of Prince Edward Island mussels, steamed in our white wine with bruschetta mix and Italian sausage. Served with French Bread

                Soups

                • Baked French Onion

                  • BowlUSD 7.99

                • Soup du Jour

                  • CupUSD 4.99
                  • BowlUSD 6.99

                Salads

                Add a protein: Chicken $6; Shrimp $8; Salmon $8; Bistro Medallion* $10

                • Wedge SaladUSD 12.99

                  A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese dressing cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, & red onion

                  • Vintner Chop SaladUSD 14.99

                    Fresh diced greens tossed with garlic dill dressing topped with our twice smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, roasted red bell peppers, blue cheese crumbles & buttered croutons

                    • Steak and Arugula SaladUSD 19.99

                      Arugula tossed in herb balsamic vinaigrette dressing; hand cut petite fillet, goat cheese, red onions, roasted red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and spiced pistachios

                      Burgers & Sandwiches

                      All Burgers & sandwiches served with your choice of side item

                      • Vintner Burger*USD 16.99

                        ½ lb. Angus beef burger served with our own red ale BBQ sauce, honey pepper bacon, crispy onion straws, and Merkts ale cheese sauce; served on your choice of pretzel or brioche bun & choice of side

                        • Steak Burger*USD 13.99

                          ½ lb. Angus beef burger served on a pretzel, ciabatta or brioche bun & choice of side.

                          • Bruschetta Chicken SandwichUSD 14.99

                            Grilled chicken with provolone cheese, fresh bruschetta, crispy prosciutto, red pepper aioli, on a ciabatta bun

                            • Grilled Shroom SandwichUSD 13.99

                              Grilled & marinated portabella mushroom topped with olive tamponade, feta cheese, fresh arugula & pesto aioli on a ciabatta roll

                              • Nashville Hot ChickenUSD 15.99

                                Southern fried chicken tenders tossed in our Nashville hot sauce and topped with pickles & blue cheese slaw on a brioche bun

                                Sides

                                upcharges for entrées listed below

                                • Seasonal Vegetables Minnesota Wild RiceUSD 4.00

                                  • Sidewinder Fries Garlic & Herb Smoked Mashed PotatoesUSD 4.00

                                    • Super Slaw House Made Chips Garlic Parmesan FingerlingUSD 4.00

                                      • Black Truffle Parmesan Sidewinder FriesUSD 2.00

                                        • Fresh FruitUSD 2.00

                                          • Cup of SoupUSD 2.00

                                            • French Onion SoupUSD 4.00

                                              • Bowl of SoupUSD 3.00

                                                Wood Fired Pizza

                                                Our fresh mozzarella cheese is made daily on siteDesign your own pizza or try one of our house favorite combos. Additional fresh ingredients $1.75 ea. Additional meats $2.25 ea. Gluten-Free pizza crust available for an additional $3. Sauce: pizza sauce, pesto, or honey red ale BBQ sauce. Cheese: fresh mozzarella, house ricotta, goat cheese, blue cheese, feta or cheddar. Meats: italian sausage, pepperoni, prosciutto, grilled chicken, bacon. Vegetables: artichoke, spinach, portobello mushrooms, jalapenos, sun dried tomatoes, red onion, black olives, kalamata olives, sliced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh basil and arugula (Added Fresh After Pizza is Cooked)

                                                • Design Your Own PizzaUSD 13.99

                                                  Start with our thin crust 1-sauce and 1-cheese, then add your favorite ingredients

                                                  • White PizzaUSD 14.99

                                                    Fresh mozzarella, house ricotta, olive oil, roasted garlic, fresh oregano, topped with arugula, garlic olive oil and shaved asiago cheese

                                                    • Napa Valley PizzaUSD 17.99

                                                      Pesto sauce with prosciutto, goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, spinach & marinated cherry tomatoes

                                                      • Meat Lover's PizzaUSD 18.99

                                                        Chipotle blue cheese sauce with bacon, pepperoni, sausage & prosciutto topped with crispy onion straws

                                                        • Southwest Chicken PizzaUSD 16.99

                                                          Honey red ale BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese and fresh mozzarella

                                                          • Margherita PizzaUSD 14.99

                                                            Fresh mozzarella, pizza sauce, basil, garlic, and fresh tomatoes

                                                            Entrées

                                                            Add a House or Caesar Salad for an additional $3 add (1) 4-oz. Medallion $10 or (5) Grilled shrimp $8

                                                            • Shrimp ScampiUSD 21.99

                                                              Shrimp sautéed with heirloom cherry tomatoes lemon butter and angel hair pasta. Topped with shaved asiago

                                                              • Tuscan ChickenUSD 23.99

                                                                Seared chicken breasts with a spinach, tomato, artichoke & feta pan sauce served with fingerling potatoes

                                                                • Atlantic SalmonUSD 25.99

                                                                  7oz Hand Cut Atlantic Salmon topped with a teriyaki glaze served with Minnesota wild rice & togarashi vegetables

                                                                  • Pulled Pork Mac N CheeseUSD 18.99

                                                                    Smoked pulled pork in our Honey Red Ale BBQ sauce, cavatappi noodles tossed in Merkts ale cheese sauce

                                                                    • Chicken & ChipsUSD 15.99

                                                                      Buttermilk marinated chicken tenders; served with sidewinder fries and choice of sauce

                                                                      • Bistro Medallions*USD 27.99

                                                                        Two hand cut 4oz bistro medallions topped with your choice of: horseradish chive butter, blue cheese crumbles, garlic parmesan crust, or plain. Served with your choice of two sides

                                                                        Smokehouse

                                                                        • Pulled Pork SlidersUSD 15.99

                                                                          Three in-house slow smoked pork shoulder tossed in a Garlic Bourbon sauce, topped with onion straws & your choice of side

                                                                          • NYC Style Smoked Corned BeefUSD 16.99

                                                                            ½lb of our in-house smoked corned beef piled high on marble rye with a wholegrain mustard sauce, swiss cheese and choice of side

                                                                            • Pulled Pork SandwichUSD 16.99

                                                                              ½lb of in-house slow smoked pork shoulder, tossed in our honey red ale BBQ sauce, served on a brioche bun topped with onion straws and served with your choice of side

                                                                              Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                                              What 316 people are saying

                                                                              The Village Vintner reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                              4.4
                                                                              4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4Food
                                                                              • 4.4Service
                                                                              • 4.3Ambience
                                                                              • 4Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • Northwest Suburbs

                                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                                              • Northwest Suburbs

                                                                                Great for outdoor dining

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              The Village Vintner combines "amazing wine tasting" with a "fun, ever-changing menu." Guests consistently enjoy "excellent food and service" alongside a warm and inviting atmosphere. The wine selection is "expertly crafted" and complemented by delicious, varied dishes. Staff members are "friendly" and "knowledgeable," ensuring a wonderful dining experience.

                                                                              316 Reviews

                                                                              1. James

                                                                                Chicago31 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Food came out fast and hot. Service was excellent. Nice selection and interesting menu not run of the mill. Wine selection was very nice.

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                                                                              2. Nick VIP

                                                                                Chicago20 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Love this place! The food is great and so is the wine. We go at least once a month as club members. Look forward to it every month!

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                                                                              3. Lucille VIP

                                                                                Chicago30 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 28 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                The blackened grouper was outstanding! Best I have eaten in the Midwest. Service was excellent.

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                                                                              4. Jezibel

                                                                                Chicago1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 23 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The waiter kept forgetting parts of our orders. He was polite and apologized but it happened frequent enough to be frustrating. Other than that he was very nice and polite

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                                                                              5. Kenneth VIP

                                                                                Chicago33 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 21 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Montana, our server, lends a personal touch to his service to us. The fish soup was very good. The blackened grouper was excellent, supremely better than the blackened fish I had at a different upscale seafood restaurant the night before.

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                                                                              6. Cheryl

                                                                                Chicago9 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 14 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We went warly do it wasn't crowded. Wine and food were delicious. The waiter was working really hard to get everyones drinks and orders. He was pleasant and helpful with our questions. We love Village Vitner for its different delicious food/drink options and friendly staff. We will keep going back.

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                                                                              7. Kenneth VIP

                                                                                Chicago33 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 31 January 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Good evening experince overall. We are regulars at the restaurant.

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                                                                              8. Ken

                                                                                Chicago8 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Very nice atmosphere and quite an extensive selection of wines and beers that they produce. Good variety of food on the menu

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                                                                              9. Heather

                                                                                Chicago2 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                Dined on 11 January 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The filet mignon steak was ordered medium and came well done. They cooked another but it was medium rare. I won’t be able to get my husband to go there again. Wine was delicious especially the half glass flight testers. I liked my Asian salad.

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                                                                              10. Mark

                                                                                Chicago14 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 1 January 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Enjoyed a really nice meal on New Year's Eve. Two of us enjoyed the Beef Wellington, which was outstanding! Really enjoyed the wine tasting with Beth at the wine bar - she's very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              The Village Vintner offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 658-4900.

                                                                              The Village Vintner is rated 4.4 stars by 316 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                              Make a booking

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:00 pm
                                                                              Booked 15 times today

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for The Village Vintner

                                                                              2380 Esplanade Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102

                                                                              Dining areas

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                Randall Road and Corporate parkway
                                                                              • Area
                                                                                Algonquin
                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Contemporary American, Beer Garden, Pizzeria
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Private Parking
                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                Mark Sanchez
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                              • Website
                                                                                http://thevillagevintner.com/
                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (847) 658-4900
                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                We are happy to host your next event at the Village Vintner Winery & Brewery. We have space to accommodate 20 people to 120 people for plated meals, family style or buffet. We have hosted bridal showers, baby shoers, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners and MORE. Call or email for more information (847)658-4900 or janet@thevillagevintner.com
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