Restaurant Reservations - Free • Instant • Confirmed
Learn More
Restaurant Reviews
Find Restaurants in Your Area
Select a Location
Reserve now:

Pavilion-Buffalo Grove Reviews List

Pavilion-Buffalo Grove

Pavilion's elegant decor features natural stone, rich woodwork and organic hues and goes hand in hand with our signature cuisine: a fusion of flavors inspired by modern interpretations of French, eastern European and American favorites. With an original array of superbly prepared fare, Pavilion appeals to a broad spectrum of discerning palates. Our elegant and sophisticated bar offers a fine selection of international wines, beer, cocktails and specialty drinks.
See more Pavilion-Buffalo Grove details
30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(30 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
1.4 / 3
Moderate
Filter Reviews By:
Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(19)
  • special occasion(15)
  • fit for foodies(12)
  • romantic(12)
  • good for groups(7)
  • notable wine list(7)
Pavilion-Buffalo Grove Reviews List
Review 1 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Hidden Gem

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Been there 4 times now, once for Lunch, rest for dinner. One time, it wasn't the best, but I think it was just an off night. All other times, including the last 2 times have been outstanding. Food and Service were both excellent."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 2 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Place for dining

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We spent our 53rd wedding anniversary at the restaurant on Tuesday evening. It was not crowded and we had great service and the food has always been excellent. One of my favorites. I would highly recommend it for any occasion. The presentation of food is outstanding."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 3 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Elegant Setting

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was my second visit to The Pavilion Restaurant. The first visit was a date night with my wife, and this lastest was to take another couple out for dinner for a birthday. The food was very good again on this visit. We ordered the shrimp cocktail and artichoke appetizer and I had the seafood linguine for dinner. The taste and presentation were excellent. Although our server was very nice and professional, the service was a little slow with regards to when we were asked our order compared to when we were all seated. The food also took a little bit of time to get to the table. I still believe that this is a great place for a date night."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 4 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Went here because of positive

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Went here because of positive reviews, but did not enjoy the food or service. iIt does have a surpisingly beautiful ambiance for a strip mall, except that you walk right into the dining area (don't be in the middle of a loud conversation). Our calamari was mediocre and the salads were fine, but the filet mignon had gravy with mushrooms on it. It was awful - both the flavoring and the fact that the steak had been over cooked (who puts gravy on filet???) The tiramisu was not great, the ladyfingers were a little dry. In addition, the service was quite slow. If t had not been for the filet, I don't think we would have noticed the other things as much. Perhaps a different choice would have made this a different experience"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2012
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 5 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It was our first time at the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It was our first time at the Pavillion. Very nice romantic atmosphere and the servers were attentive and professional."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 6 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great little restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I would have never guessed that a restaurant this good was hidden into the corner of a strip mall. We enjoyed everything, and even ordered some extra items to take home."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 7 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were ver pleasantly surprised

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were ver pleasantly surprised with the pavilion! It is a diamond in the rough. Definitely set away off the beaten path. The good wax outstanding. All four of us loved our entrees. Plenty of quality food for the price. Saved room for dessert too. Highly recommend."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2009
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 8 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An experience you have to have.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great ambiance and wonderful food. The service was outstanding. An excellent find."
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 9 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good food and service.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Very good food and service. Not "haute cuisine" but well prepared food served in large portions. Our server was very attentive. We liked the soft jazz piano background music."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 10 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food here is absolutely

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food here is absolutely delcicous. We had the chicken marsala with two sides as well as the skirt steak. The waitstaff is delightful and helpful. Kudos to Pavilion for and excellent job!!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 11 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We both had fish. The sea

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We both had fish. The sea bas was the best I've had. My husband said his salmon was a little too well done but stil enjoyed it. The salad comes in the cutest bowl. Service as very attentive. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 12 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My wife and I dined on 4/3/13.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"My wife and I dined on 4/3/13. Used Travelzoo voucher. We had Chilean Bass, and Salmon entrees. Possibly the best we've ever had. Excellent presentation. Will definitely choose Pavillion Restaurant for future dining. Very impressed with food and service."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 13 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We used a Living Social Deal

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We used a Living Social Deal and was impressed; it is tucked into a strip mall so not the easiest to find; very nice decor and bar area; the food portions were generous and they even have a kids menu; good quality, service, and presentation; abit pricey so not sure that we would go back without a groupon type deal; we went on a Saturday evening and the keyboard player was abit loud but overall, a good find."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 14 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I always enjoy dining here!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I always enjoy dining here! Great service!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 15 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very quiet place with a nice

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Very quiet place with a nice look, but not hoppin'. There were only 3 table with people, so it was a quiet couple type of night. Dinner only took us about an hour, so it was quick. The food was great and the service spot on ."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2012
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 16 for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic Food! Great selection

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Fantastic Food! Great selection of food. I had sea bass. My husband had salmon. Best ever!
Fresh and delicious.
"
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Ratings-Only Reviews for Pavilion-Buffalo Grove
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
1.5 / 3
Moderate