FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT
Heather Larson
847.278.3446
hlarson@chicagonorthwest.com
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (February 24, 2026) Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW) has announced their annual Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week will occur from February 27 - March 8. The event will spotlight the vibrant restaurants and cuisines in Arlington Heights, Itasca, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, and Wood Dale. Participating restaurants will offer prix-fixe specialty menus and discounted featured menus to customers during the 10-day culinary experience.
Patrons can enjoy a mix of familiar choices and explore new hidden gems, with over 60 restaurants participating across the region. From casual grab-and-go food to sit-down meals featuring flavors from around the globe, the wide range of cuisines ensures there is something to satisfy every craving.
This year’s Restaurant Week lineup features a variety of local favorites across the region, including Elk Grove Village’s Cefalù Seaside Sicilian, Itasca’s Antonio’s Ristorante, Arlington Heights’ Rokbonki Japanese Steak House, Schaumburg’s Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine, as well as Shabu-Yo, Nostimo Greek Kitchen, 1913 Restaurant and Wine Bar, Cortland’s Garage, and Casa di Luigi — with many more to explore during the 10-day culinary celebration.
“Restaurant Week is one of our favorite times of the year because it truly showcases the depth and variety of dining experiences in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs,” said Heather Larson, President and CEO of Meet Chicago Northwest. “From globally inspired cuisine to beloved neighborhood staples, this event invites everyone to get out, try something new, and support the restaurants that help define our communities.”
Visit EatChicagoNW.com to learn more about Restaurant Week and participating menus.
About Meet Chicago Northwest
Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW) is a non-profit, destination marketing organization whose mission is to promote its eight member communities (Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Wood Dale) for meetings, conventions, sporting events, group tours and leisure visitors. MCNW concentrates on direct sales and marketing programs designed to promote the area and increase overnight hotel stays, enhancing the local economy through visitor spending. MCNW is one of 37 Illinois-certified convention bureaus and the first in the state to have achieved the prestigious DMAP Accreditation through Destinations International. For more information, visit chicagonorthwest.com
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