Alex's Washington Gardens

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256 Green Bay Rd
Highwood, IL 60040
Made from scratch, family recipe Italian cuisine in Highwood since 1932, and at it's current location since 1982. Serving a selection of Fresh Seafood delivered daily including our very popular Prince Edward Island Steamed Mussels. Also, we offer some of the best thin crisp crust pizza, which was the first pizza served on the North Shore at Scornavacco's since 1944. All the classics are here, homemade pastas, hand carved and pounded out chicken and veal parmigiana, limone, piccata, and of course lasagnas, meatballs, and of course homemade desserts.

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4.0196 reviews
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Ron K.
10/7/2025

They rectified the soup situation. Great food. A bit cramped but you'll be enjoying your meal so well... you won't notice anything but fine service and the flavors.

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Paul C.
12/11/2025

Pizza was good and on time. Sadly no confirmation of order or any answer to our calls. Told it's an old established restaurant with great food and that they don't answer the phone or return...

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Melissa B.
9/27/2025

Highwood is known for its old-school, often multi-generational ownership Italian restaurants (as well as its Mexican ones!). I hadn't been here in a while, but I was glad to check it out again....

Caren V.
10/30/2025

I always enjoy the vibe and the food is great!! The parking is tough so that's the reason for the 4 stars. Pasta is delicious as well as all the appetizers! Friendly service and the restaurant is...

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Kathy C.
2/23/2025

Trying to figure out where to order pizza from last night and settled on Washington Gardens. We ordered one sausage pizza and one spinach, onion & mushroom pizza with light cheese. It was a...

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