New Pancetta Restaurant Takes Center Stage on Northbrook's Dining Scene

NORTHBROOK, IL--(Marketwire - Apr 1, 2013) - Whoever says you can't have it all needs to book a table at Pancetta, where culinary creativity, stylish digs and live entertainment prove just the opposite is possible when it comes to dining.

Located inside the luxurious Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, Pancetta opened in fall 2012 and quickly attracted a following of locals and visitors with its robust menu and sleek setting. The restaurant features the best of Italian-inspired fare but remains enticingly unpredictable, so guests can be tempted by traditional signature items like tiramisu, as well as by inventive, original preparations, such as the Gigli Pasta, which features grilled flaked salmon and melted leeks in a creamy gorgonzola sauce. The one constant throughout the menu, however, is Pancetta's commitment to using only the freshest and best ingredients available.

Not surprisingly, then, Pancetta is already garnering acclaim. "The Northbrook Tower" included it within its roundup of the best restaurants in Illinois' comfortable North Shore neighborhood. Click here to learn more about this standout Northbrook, IL restaurant. This honor is at least partly owed to Pancetta's design-minded environs. Featuring a contemporary sensibility, Pancetta manages to feel at once sophisticated and comfortable, with a dash of Hollywood Regency romance thrown in via intimate chandeliers and glossy chairs.

Pancetta's vibe fits in well with the surrounding Northbrook neighborhood and nearby Northwestern University, and it's underscored by its own swanky RLounge, an intimate bar that features a clubby atmosphere and a savory menu of bar bites. Along with their handcrafted cocktails, guests of RLounge can drink in the local and regional music scene -- artists perform live on a weekly basis for crowds of all ages.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Pancetta is ideal for anything from a quick bite, to an intimate date, to a special occasion. And while it may be among Northbrook's newest restaurants, Pancetta has also firmly established itself as among the best.

About the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
Ensconced within the vibrant and highly regarded community of Northbrook, Illinois, the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel fuses the best of location and luxury within its 385 hotel rooms and generous meeting space and event venues. Whether guests are visiting for business or pleasure, they can appreciate the wireless, high-speed Internet access; voicemail and data port, web-enabled HDTVs with movies and premium cable; plush bedding; and complimentary Aveda® products. The property is positioned near a host of attractions, too, including Northwestern University, many Fortune 500 companies, Six Flags Great America and excellent shopping and dining. But guests don't need to travel to dine well: The hotel is home to Ruth's Chris Steak House and its own highly acclaimed Pancetta restaurant. Should guests need to work off a decadent meal or two, they can take advantage of the property's fitness center and indoor pool, as well as outdoor activities such as golf, biking, hiking, a Nature Preserve trail and Wilmette Beach. No wonder then that the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel has received the prestigious AAA 4 Diamond award for eight years in a row. From offering exclusive Club Level rooms, to boasting enviable proximity to cultural must-sees like the Ravinia Music Festival and the Art Institute of Chicago, this is one property that has something for everyone.