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NEAR Restaurant

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$30 and under
Contemporary American
108 Barrington Commons Ct, Barrington, IL 60010

About this restaurant

NEAR Restaurant aims to introduce traditional Italian flavors and textures to guests in a casual environment. Prepared with the freshest local ingredients from the surrounding suburbs of Chicago, NEAR's menu options change seasonally, but many favorites can be found year round. With over 20 years of experience, proprietor and chef Gaetano Nardulli seamlessly blends old-world Italian charm with contemporary cooking techniques for a unique and praised dining experience. Whether serving dinner to a group of friends or a couple celebrating a romantic evening out, NEAR Restaurant aims to please. Appetizers include options like fried chickpeas, grilled octopus or arugula salad. Entree options feature multiple traditional pastas and tender chicken, steak or pork. Pair one of NEAR's dinners with a red, white or sparkling rose wine to complete the meal.

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Menu

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Shared Plates

  • Confit Shimejii MushroomsUSD 9.00

    pecorino romano, rosemary, toasted bread

    • Fried ChickpeasUSD 6.00

      smoked paprika, marinated olives

      • CrostiniUSD 8.00

        chicken liver, black truffle, pearl onions

        • ShrimpUSD 11.00

          garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, tomato

          • Marinated EggplantUSD 11.00

            grilled country bread, parsley, mixed greens salad

            • Arugula SaladUSD 9.00

              whipped ricotta, lemon, ricotta salata, toasted hazelnuts

              • Fried Polenta BitesUSD 6.00

                chives, parmigiano reggiano

                • AranciniUSD 7.00

                  braised chicken, provolone, parmigiano reggiano

                  • Burratta CheeseUSD 13.00

                    roasted and pickled peppers, apples, sunchokes, ciabatta

                    • Grilled OctopusUSD 13.00

                      romaine, caesar dressing, anchovy, parmiggiano

                      Pastas

                      • Fettuccini BologneseUSD 12.00

                        white pepper

                        • RavioliUSD 13.00

                          swiss chard, beets, grana padano

                          • GnocchiUSD 13.00

                            braised pork, tomato, fontina

                            • PappardelleUSD 13.00

                              mushroom ragout, fried rosemary

                              • RisottoUSD 13.00

                                rock shrimp, citrus

                                Entrees

                                • FishUSD 24.00

                                  carrots, lentils, kale, balsamic

                                  • Pork LoinUSD 24.00

                                    escarole, cannellini beans, sausage

                                    • Chicken BreastUSD 22.00

                                      roasted potatoes, onions, scrambled eggs, truffle

                                      • Strip SteakUSD 25.00

                                        rapini, cauliflower puree, pickled cauliflower

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                                        1. Home
                                        2. United States
                                        3. Chicago / Illinois
                                        4. Northwest Suburbs
                                        5. Barrington

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