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| Artistic Cuisine Argentinian Restaurant in Palatine, IL. Image courtesy of Artistic Cuisine. |
Artistic Cuisine is a gem hiding in Palatine. A friend recommended it to me a few years ago and I am sad that it took us about a year to visit--it is that good. The menu is quite creative and a fresh departure from much of what we see in the Chicago suburbs. The Argentinian flavors are amazing and the care in crafting each dish is evident.
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| Pollo Al Mattone |
Artistic Cuisine's menu is fairly large and has something for everyone. In addition to Latin flavors, Artistic also plays around with European favorites. I have enjoyed everything I have had here but usually steer towards the chicken dishes: Pollo Al Diablo or Pollo Al Mattone. Out of their brick oven comes some masterful dishes. Above is the Pollo Al Mattone with a wonderful balance of vegetation with the main entree. (Ok, I am partial to potatoes. But, who doesn't love them out of the brick oven?) The Pollo Al Diablo is spicier than the Pollo Al Mattone, so my desired for a little more spice helps me decide which to order.
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| Chicken empanada |
Handcrafted empanadas are a house specialty. With a variety of fillings, it is challenging to choose one. We settled on the chicken which was filled with tender, seasoned meat. Delicious!
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| Pot Roast |
For my husband's dinner, he went for the Argentinian pot roast. The pot roast was incredibly tender and perfectly seasoned. We both love this dish--and I normally don't eat beef!
We have savored a few other options on the menu on other visits including the salmon, ravioli, steak and various salads. With a brick oven, pizzas are also a favorite here. The cafe is quaint and intimate enough for a date night. We have brought our 11-year-old daughter in the past, but rather keep this nook as a date night location. Order out is available and we have ordered and eaten our dinner at home before. A wonderful little local treasure worthy of investigation!
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