Certified by Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills • Jul 05, 2026
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Welcome to Portillo’s at 221 E Townline Road! Dive into the authentic taste of Chicago Street food at our 30s-40s Prohibition themed restaurant, just 0.5 miles from Hawthorn Mall & Townline Commons. Savor our char-broiled burgers, Italian Beef Sandwiches, iconic Chicago-style hot dogs, and fresh chopped salad. Don’t miss out on our famous chocolate cake shake to top off your meal. Open late and designed for family-friendly dining, Portillo’s is the ultimate spot for delicious fast food in a fun atmosphere. Plus, we offer convenient delivery and catering options to bring our Chicago favorites right to your door. We look forward to seeing you!
Details
Dine-inAvailable
DeliveryAvailable
DebitAvailable
Mobile paymentsNot available
Cash onlyNot available
Accepts checksNot available
Drive-throughAvailable
BreakfastNot available
LunchAvailable
DinnerAvailable
VegetarianAvailable
RestroomAvailable
Welcomes familiesAvailable
Kid friendlyAvailable
Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable
Location
Certified by Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills • Jul 05, 2026
Certified by Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills • Jul 05, 2026
Monday10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
7/4/202610:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
2 menus · 190 items
Explore offerings from Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills on 221 Townline Rd in Vernon Hills, with popular hot dogs, famous five meals, italian beef & sausage, and char-broiled burgers available at this location.
Menu
118 items
Hot Dogs
Char'diniera Hot Dog Chicago-Style
$5.49
Made exclusively for Portillo's by Vienna Beef, this beef hot dog is infused with giardiniera and provolone, with a smoky char-grilled bite, medium spice, and big flavor. Finished Chicago-style on a perfectly steamed poppy seed bun, loaded up with mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers.
Char'diniera Hot Dog Maxwell Street-Style
$5.49
Made exclusively for Portillo's by Vienna Beef, this beef hot dog is infused with giardiniera and provolone, with a smoky char-grilled bite, medium spice, and big flavor. Topped with lots of yellow mustard and sliced grilled onions.
Hot Dog
$0.75 - $6.29
Chicago-style hot dog with everything, which includes mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers piled onto a perfectly steamed poppy seed bun. Chicagoans call this “dragging the dog through the garden."
Served regular-sized or jumbo (pictured).
Chili Cheese Dog
$3.29 - $6.69
Hot dog served with American cheese and topped with chili and chopped onions.
Served regular-sized or jumbo (pictured).
Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
$3.29 - $7.29
The Portillo’s Maxwell St. Polish is a Makowski’s Real Sausage, grilled to perfection, and topped with lots of yellow mustard and sliced grilled onions.
Char Grilled Polish Sausage
$7.29
Char grilled polish sausage, made like our Chicago Style Hot Dog everything includes mustard, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers piled onto a steamed poppy seed bun.
Plant-based Garden Dog
$4.79
Portillo's new plant-based hot dog made with 100% plant-based protein. It comes with everything, which includes mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers piled onto a perfectly steamed poppy seed bun. The Garden Dog is crafted for Portillo's by Field Roast.
Famous Five Meals
Famous Meal #1: Italian Beef Sandwich
$3.29 - $10.89
Chicago's #1 Italian Beef served on perfectly baked French bread with large fry and drink.
*This picture shows optional sweet and hot peppers that must be added to the sandwich, as they do not come standard.
Famous Meal #2: Two Hot Dogs
$3.29 - $5.39
Two hot dogs with everything includes mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers piled onto a steamed poppy seed bun. Includes large fry and drink.
Famous Meal #3: Cheeseburger
$0.75 - $10.89
Everything includes mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles, and ketchup on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. Includes large fry and drink.
Famous Meal #4: Spicy Chicken Sandwich
$3.29 - $7.99
Spicy, breaded chicken breast served with hot giardiniera sauce, lettuce, and tomato on brioche bun. Includes large fry and drink.
Famous Meal #5: Chopped Salad
$13.39
Everything includes chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce, & red cabbage with diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, diced tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, and green onion. House dressing served on the side. Includes house bread and drink.
Italian Beef & Sausage
Shota's Lineup
$3.29 - $7.29
From first pitch to final out, Shota’s Lineup delivers with classic Chicago flavor: a Maxwell Street Polish loaded with grilled onions and mustard, backed up by crispy crinkle-cut fries, a cold drink, and a slice of chocolate cake that makes the shutout that much sweeter!
Italian Beef Sandwich
$3.29 - $10.89
Our famous, homemade, Italian beef is slow-roasted for four hours, thinly sliced, and served on freshly baked Turano French bread.
Best served with home-cooked sweet peppers and/or hot giardiniera peppers (pictured) for an extra charge.
Served regular-sized or as a Big Beef (50% bigger).
Combo Beef & Char Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich
$3.29 - $12.59
This power couple consists of one char-grilled, flavorful Italian pork sausage topped with our homemade, slow-roasted Italian beef on freshly baked Turano French bread.
Best served with home-cooked sweet peppers (pictured) and/or hot giardiniera peppers for an extra charge.
Char-Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich
$7.29
Our char-grilled, flavorful Italian pork sausage recipe has been around for over a decade. It was made just for Portillo’s using a secret blend of spices.
Best served with home-cooked sweet peppers (pictured) and/or hot giardiniera peppers for an extra charge.
Beef & Cheddar Croissant
$9.29
A combination of our famous Italian beef layered with cheddar cheese and served on a toasted croissant.
Best served with home-cooked sweet peppers and/or hot giardiniera peppers for an extra charge.
Classic Beef Bowl
$8.89
Our famous, homemade, Italian beef is slow-roasted for four hours, thinly sliced, and served in a bowl.
Best served topped with Mozzarella (pictured) or Cheddar cheese, and your choice of sweet and/or hot giardiniera peppers (both pictured).
* Cheese and peppers are an additional charge.
Char Grilled Polish Sausage Sandwich
$7.29
Char grilled polish sausage, made like our Chicago Style Hot Dog everything includes mustard, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers piled onto a steamed poppy seed bun.
Chicago Combo Bowl
$9.29
This power couple consists of one char-grilled, flavorful Italian pork sausage combined with our homemade, slow-roasted Italian beef, served in a bowl.
Best served topped with Mozzarella (pictured) or Cheddar cheese, and your choice of sweet and/or hot giardiniera peppers (both pictured).
* Cheese and peppers are an additional charge.
Italiano Bowl
$9.29
Our famous, homemade, Italian beef is slow-roasted for four hours, thinly sliced, and served in a bowl alongside a Meatball, topped with Marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Best served topped with Mozzarella (pictured) or Cheddar cheese, and your choice of sweet (pictured) and/or hot giardiniera peppers.
* Cheese and peppers are an additional charge.
Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
$3.29 - $7.29
The Portillo’s Maxwell St. Polish is a Makowski’s Real Sausage, grilled to perfection, and topped with lots of yellow mustard and sliced grilled onions.
Gravy Bread
$2.99
Freshly-baked and toasted French bread dunked in our homemade gravy.
Sweet Peppers
$0.99
Our home-cooked sweet peppers. Enough to top one Italian beef sandwich.
Hot Peppers
$0.99
Our house blend giardiniera. Enough to top one Italian beef sandwich.
Char-Broiled Burgers
Cheeseburger
$0.75 - $10.89
Everything includes cheese, mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles, and ketchup on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. It's a burger-lover's dream! Each juicy char-broiled burger patty weighs 1/3 pound before cooking.
Served as a single or double (pictured).
Hamburger
$0.75 - $9.59
Everything includes mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles, and ketchup on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. Each juicy char-broiled burger patty weighs 1/3 pound before cooking.
Served as a single or double (pictured).
Rodeo Burger
$3.29 - $12.99
Portillo’s classic 1/3-pound char-broiled burger on a Brioche Bun, stacked with new thicker, crispier bacon, thinly-sliced red onion, onion rings, American cheese, and Portillo’s tangy BBQ sauce.
Served as a single (pictured) or double.
Bacon Cheeseburger
$0.75 - $12.49
Everything includes crisp bacon, cheese, mayo, crisp lettuce, and a red ripe tomato slice on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. Each juicy char-broiled burger patty weighs 1/3 pound before cooking.
Served as a single or double (pictured).
Bacon Hamburger
$0.75 - $11.19
Everything includes crisp bacon, mayo, crisp lettuce, and a red ripe tomato slice on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. Each juicy char-broiled burger patty weighs 1/3 pound before cooking.
Served as a single or double (pictured).
Salads
Spicy Chicken Chopped Salad
$13.39
Our famous Chopped Salad with chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, ditalini pasta, bacon, tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese, green onion, topped with crispy Spicy Chicken and hot Giardiniera peppers.
Greek Salad With Grilled Chicken
$13.39
Everything includes chopped romaine topped with grilled chicken breast, Feta cheese, sliced tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, and cucumber. Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette dressing served on the side.
Chopped Salad
$13.39
Everything includes chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce, & red cabbage with diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, diced tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, and green onion. House dressing served on the side.
Caesar Salad
$3.29 - $13.39
Everything includes a crispy bed of romaine lettuce topped with a hardboiled egg, croutons, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Caesar dressing served on the side.
Garden Side Salad
$6.29
Romaine lettuce topped with shredded red cabbage, cucumbers, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing on the side.
Chicken & Fish
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
$7.99
Crispy spicy chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato and Portillo's Hot Giardiniera sauce on a brioche bun.
Char-Broiled Chicken Sandwich
$7.69
A char-broiled chicken breast, seasoned with a blend of secret spices, and served tender and juicy. Topped with mayo, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted brioche bun.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$7.69
A lightly breaded, all white chicken breast served on a toasted brioche bun. Everything includes mayo, tomato, and lettuce.
Chicken Tenders
$3.29 - $27.99
Our tender, juicy chicken tenders available in 4 or 6 pieces.
Breaded Whitefish Sandwich
$7.29
A breaded wild-caught whitefish filet on a brioche bun with American cheese, lettuce, and tartar sauce.
Sides & Soup
Fries
$0.49 - $19.99
Portillo's famous salty, crinkle-cut French fries. Our fries taste best dipped in our drool-worthy smooth cheddar cheese sauce.
Cheese Fries
$3.29 - $4.19
One of our most craveable menu items! Our drool-worthy, smooth cheddar cheese sauce tastes best as a dipping sauce for our salty, crinkle-cut French fries.
Onion Rings
$0.49 - $23.99
Crisp, made-to-order onion rings.
Cheese Sauce
$1.29 - $4.99
One of our most craveable menu items! Our drool-worthy, smooth cheddar cheese sauce tastes best as a dipping sauce for our salty, crinkle-cut French fries. Available in regular or jumbo cheese sauce.
Hot Giardiniera Sauce
$0.99
Our hot giardiniera relish mixed into a creamy, hot dipping sauce. Dip and dunk your chicken tenders, fries, and onion rings!
Comeback Sauce
$0.49
Creamy, tangy chicken dipping sauce with black pepper, garlic, and paprika.
Hot Peppers
$0.99
Our house blend hot pepper giardiniera. Enough to top one Italian beef sandwich.
Sweet Peppers
$0.99
A side of our homemade, oven-roasted sweet peppers
Side of Gravy
$0.49
A side of our Italian beef gravy. Made from our own own blend of unique spices.
Gravy Bread
$2.99
Freshly-baked and toasted French bread dunked in our homemade gravy.
Garlic Bread
$2.39 - $3.19
House Bread
$1.79 - $2.69
One piece of Portillo’s freshly baked house bread.
French Bread
$1.29
One piece of freshly baked French bread.
Croissant
$1.69
Chicken Noodle Soup
$4.99
Cup of Classic Chicken Noodle soup.
Cup of Chili
$4.99
Everything includes cheese and raw onions.
Side of Pasta Sauce
$1.29 - $2.09
One Meatball
$2.59
Tamale
$2.99
An original menu item served at “The Dog House” in 1963, the classic tamale is made from a tasty blend of cornmeal filled with ground beef, garlic, and seven secret spices.
Garden Side Salad
$6.29
Everything includes chopped romaine lettuce topped with shredded red cabbage, cucumbers, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing on the side.
Italian Sausage
$5.69
Char-grilled Italian sausage. Bread not included.
Side of Grilled Chicken
$5.59
Shareables
Jumbo Chicken Tenders
$27.99
Deep fried chicken tenders. Choice of sauce on the side.
Serves 10 (20 pieces)
Jumbo French Fries
$19.99
Serves 5. Crinkle-cut French fries, served hot. For an additional charge, add our famous cheese sauce on the side.
Jumbo Onion Rings
$23.99
Deep fried, made-to-order Onion Rings, served hot in a container that can be heated to re-crisp the onion rings.
Serves 5.
Small Catering Chopped Salad
$34.99
Everything includes chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce and red cabbage with diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and green onion. Served with our House Dressing on the side and includes serving utensils.
Small serves 8-10 sides.
Drinks for a Group
$9.99
Serves 5. Includes cups.
Ribs
Ribs
$15.59 - $22.99
Portillo's famous ribs smothered in our homemade sweet BBQ sauce.
Served as a full-slab (pictured) or half-slab.
Rib Dinner
$20.59 - $27.99
Portillo's famous ribs smothered in our homemade sweet BBQ sauce. Served with choice of French fries or onion rings, a garden salad with your choice of dressing, and house bread.
Served as a full-slab (pictured) or half-slab.
Barnelli's Entrees
Mostaccioli
$2.59 - $11.19
An order of mostaccioli served with a choice between two homemade sauces. Choice of Small or Large.
Spaghetti
$2.59 - $11.19
An order of spaghetti served with a choice between two homemade sauces. Choice of Small or Large.
Baked Mostaccioli
$11.59
Mostaccioli, with your choice of homemade sauce, baked with a combination of freshly grated mozzarella and asiago cheeses.
Fettuccine Alfredo
$12.19
A creamy roasted garlic Alfredo made simply with cream, butter and Parmesan cheese. Best ordered with grilled chicken.
Penne Diavolo
$12.19
Spinach and sun dried tomatoes in a spicy cream sauce seasoned with garlic and red pepper flakes. Pasta comes plain. Add grilled chicken, a meatball, or a piece of Italian sausage.
Rigatoni ala Vodka
$12.19
A zesty tomato cream sauce tossed with Rigatoni noodles. (Sauce contains meat.)
Penne All’Arrabbiata
$12.19
Penne with spicy marinara sauce, basil and topped with Parmesan. Pasta comes plain. Add a meatball, grilled chicken, or a piece of Italian sausage.
Meatball Sandwich
$8.29
Hearty meatballs simmered in our special sauce, topped with real Mozzarella cheese on our fresh-baked French roll.
Side of Pasta Sauce
$1.29 - $2.09
Kids' Favorites
Hot Dog
$0.75 - $5.49
Chicken Tenders
$1.99 - $9.59
Desserts
Lemon Cake Slice
$4.19
Enjoy two layers of yellow cake topped with delicious lemon frosting.
*Available while supplies last.
Whole Lemon Cake
$28.99
Two layers of yellow cake topped with delicious lemon frosting.
Serves ten full cake slices.
Birthday Cake Kit
$3.50 - $28.99
A whole chocolate cake or whole lemon cake with candles included, because no birthday is complete without making a wish. Only available thru 9/7, while supplies last!
Chocolate Cake Slice
$4.19
Our famous, homemade, fluffy chocolate cake is baked with love every morning in each restaurant. Each double-layer chocolate cake is generously iced with two pounds of rich, chocolate frosting.
Strawberry Shortcake
$5.69
Our Strawberry Shortcake is a light, fluffy angel food cake layered with strawberries and topped with homemade mascarpone cheese whipped topping.
Chocolate Éclair Cake
$5.69
Our homemade Chocolate Éclair Cake is a eight-layer cake topped with rich chocolate frosting.
Whole Chocolate Cake
$28.99
Our famous, homemade, fluffy chocolate cake is baked with love every morning in each restaurant. Each double-layer chocolate cake is generously iced with two pounds of rich, chocolate frosting.
Drinks
Soft Drinks
Bottled Drinks
$2.39 - $2.99
Bottle of Water
$2.39
Bottle of San Pellegrino
$2.99
Milk
$2.39
1% Lowfat Milk or Chocolate Milk
Honest Apple Juice
$1.99
Monster Energy Drink
$3.79
Drinks for a Group
$9.99
Serves 5. Includes cups.
Shakes & Malts
Shakes and Malts
Our hand-made shakes come in three flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry (made with fresh-sliced strawberries!)
Make any shake a malt for an additional charge.
Chocolate Cake Shake
$5.29 - $6.29
Have you heard of our famous “cake shake?” Yes, we actually put a slice of chocolate cake into our blended milkshakes, making a truly unique, must-try dessert.
Lemon Cake Shake
$5.29 - $6.29
Our classic vanilla shake blended with a slice of our famous lemon cake.
Strawberry Lemon Cake Shake
$5.59 - $6.69
Our strawberry milkshake is perfectly blended with a slice of our famous lemon cake.
Merchandise
Portillo's Cup Keychain
$5.00
Add an iconic Portillo’s cup to your keychain!
Fry Stress Reliever
$5.00
There’s no better way to reduce stress than with Portillo’s crinkle cut fries!
Cake Shake Air Freshener
$5.00
Why make your car smell like new car when it could smell like a Chocolate Cake Shake from Portillo’s?
Sauces
Cheese Sauce
$1.29 - $4.99
One of our most craveable menu items! Our drool-worthy, smooth cheddar cheese sauce tastes best as a dipping sauce for our salty, crinkle-cut French fries. Available in regular or jumbo cheese sauce
Comeback Sauce
$0.49
Creamy, tangy chicken dipping sauce with black pepper, garlic, and paprika.
Hot Giardiniera Sauce
$0.99
Creamy, spicy dipping sauce made with Portillo's hot giardiniera relish.
BBQ Sauce
$0.49
Tangy and sweet with a touch of smokey heat.
Hot Sauce
House Dressing
$0.49
Caesar Dressing
$0.49
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
$0.49
NEW! Rich and tangy with buttermilk, fresh herbs, onion, garlic, and black pepper.
Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
$0.49
Lite Italian Dressing
$0.49
Honey Mustard
$0.49
A blend of Dijon and yellow mustards, real honey, lemon, and savory spices.
Side of Gravy
$0.49
A side of our Italian beef gravy. Made from our own blend of unique spices.
Hot Oil
$0.49
A side of only the oil from our house blend giardiniera.
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Barnelli's
72 items
HOT DOGS & CHILI
HOT DOG
With everything includes mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers piled onto a perfectly steamed poppy seed bun.
CHILI CHEESE DOG
Served with onions.
CHAR-GRILLED MAXWELL STREET STYLE POLISH
Grilled in the traditional way it was done on historic Maxwell Street and prepared with mustard and grilled onions
JUMBO HOT DOG
A thicker hot dog with mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers
JUMBO CHILI CHEESE DOG
Served with onions.
BOWL OF CHILI
Our homestyle chili served with cheese and onions.
BEEF-N-SAUSAGE SANDWICHES
We make our Italian Beef with extra gravy. If you prefer it another way, let your order taker know. DRY: Very little gravy... EXTRA GRAVY: We splash a bit of gravy on the sandwich... DIPPED: We dip the sandwich in the gravy
ITALIAN BEEF
Our own famous recipe Chicago’s #1 Italian beef served on perfectly baked French bread
BIG BEEF
For the larger appetite.
CHAR-GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE
COMBO BEEF & CHAR-GRILLED SAUSAGE
BEEF-N-CHEDDAR CROISSANT
A perfect combination of our famous Italian beef layered with cheddar cheese and served on a toasted croissan
CHAR-BROILED BURGERS
Our burgers are the best burgers in town! We char-broil them to lock in the juices. We serve our burgers straight from the broiler to you.
BURGER
char-broiled 1/3 pound* of juicy beef with mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles and ketchup served on our freshly toasted old fashioned style bun.
DOUBLE BURGER
A burger lover’s dream! 2/3 pound* of char-broiled juicy beef with mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles, and ketchup served on our freshly toasted old fashioned style bun.
BACON BURGER
Includes mayo, lettuce and tomato.
DOUBLE BACON BURGER
Includes mayo, lettuce and tomato.
CHICKEN
CHAR-BROILED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Our char-broiled seasoned breast of chicken served tender and juicy on a toasted bun with mayo, tomato and lettuce
CHAR-BROILED CHICKEN CROISSANT
Our char-broiled chicken served on a perfectly baked buttery, golden brown, flaky croissant with mayo, tomato and lettuce.
BREADED CHICKEN SANDWICH
A lightly breaded, all-white breast filet, deep-fried in 100% vegetable oil and served on a toasted bun with mayo, tomato and lettuce.
BREADED CHICKEN CROISSANT
Deep-fried in 100% vegetable oil and served on a perfectly baked, flaky croissant with mayo, tomato and lettuce
CHICKEN TENDERS
Lightly breaded, deep-fried chicken tenders. Served with your choice of sauce; ask your order taker for options.
SIDE ORDERS
FRENCH FRIES
CHEESE FRIES
ONION RINGS
TAMALE
MEATBALL (EACH)
SIDE PASTA
FRESH BAKED HOUSE BREAD
HOME COOKED SWEET PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS
SANDWICHES
CHICKEN CAESAR PITA
Shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, with your choice of regular or Cajun chicken.
GRILLED FILET OF CHICKEN
One-half skinless chicken breast, grilled over an open flame and served on a toasted wheat and oat bran bun with lettuce, tomato, and Parmesan mayo.
CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH
A lightly breaded skinless chicken breast served on a toasted Focaccia and topped with marinara, fresh Parmesan, and melted Mozzarella.
CHICKEN FOCACCIA
A lightly breaded skinless chicken breast served on a toasted Focaccia and topped with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and Barnelli’s sauce.
MEATBALL SANDWICH
Hearty meatballs simmered in our special sauce, topped with real Mozzarella cheese on our fresh baked French roll.
GRILLED TUNA SANDWICH
Grilled yellow-fin tuna filet with lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, and sauce on a wheat and oat bran bun
GRILLED PORTOBELLO SANDWICH
Grilled marinated portobello mushroom caps, red onion, tomato and mozzarella cheese served with basil pesto sauce on toasted tomato focaccia.
CHICKEN CAPRESE PANINI
Grilled chicken breast tossed with pesto mayonnaise layered with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil. Grilled on our tomato focaccia
CHICKEN PORTOBELLO CIABATTA
Grilled chicken breast paired with balsamic marinated portobello mushrooms, topped with carmelized onions, cheddar cheese and Parmesan mayo, perfectly layered on a toasted fresh ciabatta roll.
TURKEY FLORENTINE PANINI
Thinly sliced turkey breast and smoked gouda are matched with sautéed spinach and carmelized onions dressed with sundried tomato mayo. Grilled on our tomato focaccia.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP
All the ingredients of the classic wrap in a soft tortilla. Chicken breast tossed in a rich buttery buffalo sauce with crunchy celery and carrots, crumbled Gorgonzola with blue cheese dressing and crisp lettuce.
CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
Crispy chicken tossed in a Caesar salad, crunchy Romaine lettuce and our famous Caesar dressing then rolled with tomatoes in a fresh flour tortilla.
CHICKEN COBB WRAP
Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, Gorgonzola cheese, green onions, hardboiled egg, tomato and a creamy ranch dressing wrapped in a tortilla.
CLASSIC COMBO
Upcharge per item
SALADS
Includes freshly baked house bread (120 Cal)
CHOPPED SALAD
Chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce with red cabbage and diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, diced tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and green onion. Famously served with our House dressing.
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
A crispy bed of romaine lettuce topped with hardboiled egg, croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Best served with our classic Caesar dressing.
DRESSINGS
(Calories are per 2 oz. serving)
Caesar Dressing
House Dressing
Ranch Dressing
Honey Mustard Dressing
AWARD WINNING RIBS
Winner Naperville Ribfest – Our tender baby back ribs are marinated in our special rib sauce and barbecued over an open grill.
FULL SLAB ala Carte
includes coleslaw, fresh baked house bread and choice of fries, baked potato, onion rings, or side of pasta.
HALF SLAB ala Carte
includes coleslaw, fresh baked house bread and choice of fries, baked potato, onion rings, or side of pasta.
PASTA
SPAGHETTI, MOSTACCIOLI, FETTUCCINE
Choose your sauce Meat or Marinara: Our sauces are prepared fresh daily using secret family recipes. Enjoy!
KID’S PASTA (CHILDREN UNDER 10)
Spaghetti or mostaccioli with a meatball, freshly baked house bread and drink (12 oz. soft drink or milk).
SPECIALTY PASTA
All pastas include fresh baked house bread (120 Cal)
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
A cheese lover’s delight. Our rich cream sauce is made with imported Romano and Parmesan cheese, butter and cream.
BAKED MOSTACCIOLI
Mostaccioli, with your choice of red sauce, baked with a combination of freshly grated Mozzarella and Asiago cheeses
RIGATONI ALA VODKA
A zesty tomato cream sauce tossed with rigatoni noodles. (Sauce contains meat.)
PENNE AL ARRABBIATA
Quill shaped pasta sautéed with Italian sausage in a spicy Marinara sauce
CHICKEN AL’ DIAVOLO
Sautéed chicken & sundried tomatoes tossed with our spicy cream sauce & farfalle pasta topped with fresh spinach.
SHAKES, MALTS & SMOOTHIES
CHOCOLATE, VANILLA, STRAWBERRY SHAKE
CHOCOLATE, VANILLA, STRAWBERRY MALT
CHOCOLATE CAKE SHAKE
MILK
BOTTLED WATER
DESSERTS
PORTILLO'S CHOCOLATE CAKE
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE
AVAILABLE AT SELECT LOCATIONS
SOFT DRINKS
COKE
DIET COKE
ROOT BEER
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4.5
4,797 reviews
5 stars
3,274
4 stars
980
3 stars
283
2 stars
79
1 star
181
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Bradley Myers
5 days ago
5.0
I love the tortillas Italian beef and chocolate cake. I wish there was a tortillas in iowa city
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Fernanda Ramírez
5 days ago
5.0
As per usual: amazing Chicago style hot dogs delivered by Portillo's. Never miss the chance to eat when visiting.
The fries with cheese were good and the chopped salad was incredibly fresh and crisp. I'll be ordering it next time.
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Cheryl Divizio
Jun 22, 2026
1.0
Fries were not fresh. Sitting infer hot lamp. Workers should try chicago and see real work. Workers here just standing around!!
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Omar LA
Jun 19, 2026
3.0
Great food!
This location has the pasta offering. The main issue was that the place is dirty and needs a good cleaning. My sentiment was validated when I watched an employee leave the bathroom without washing hands.
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Jomy Evolution
Jun 6, 2026
5.0
Love the food, love the layout. Aside from our onion rings having enough oil to make our napkins translucent, we enjoyed our dine-in experience. The Shotas line up on the menu was a no brainer, all great choices. Hope they keep it for a while...or longer. 😊 The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a popular fast food restaurant but less noisy. But the views inside can make new comers heads roll up and down with eye catching vintage era artifacts. Like you're back in time. The booths are our favorite choice of seating. Cozy with some personal lighting. And so far we havent caught a dirty table. Just one wobbly one. Will be coming back for sure after the the wife does her Target run... hehe. If there was one need for improvement, maybe the restrooms could be inspected/cleaned more often.
Frequently Asked Questions About Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills
What are the regular operating hours for Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills?
Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills is open daily from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM, with extended hours until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Does Portillo's Vernon Hills have drive-through service?
Yes, Portillo's Vernon Hills offers drive-through service with hours matching the main restaurant hours, open daily from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Is Portillo's Vernon Hills family-friendly?
Yes, the restaurant welcomes families and children, offering a fun atmosphere with seating options including high chairs for young guests.
What types of payment does Portillo's Vernon Hills accept?
Portillo's Vernon Hills accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards. Debit card payments are also accepted; cash is not required.
Does Portillo's Vernon Hills provide catering and delivery services?
Yes, they offer convenient delivery and catering options to bring their Chicago-style favorites right to your door.
Are there outdoor seating and wheelchair accessible facilities at Portillo's Vernon Hills?
Yes, Portillo's Vernon Hills has outdoor seating along with wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restroom facilities to accommodate all guests.
What nearby places can I visit before or after dining at Portillo's Vernon Hills?
Nearby you can visit Hawthorn Mall and Townline Commons, which are about 0.5 miles away, for shopping and entertainment before or after your meal.
Is there a convenient transit landmark near Portillo's Vernon Hills to help me find the location?
You can use landmarks such as the nearby Western Union money transfer service or Target Store Vernon-Hills to help guide you to Portillo's at 221 Townline Rd.
Are there other dining options near Portillo's Vernon Hills?
Yes, nearby dining options include Barnelli's Pasta Bowl for Italian cuisine, Wendy's and Panda Express for fast food, and Jameson's Charhouse for American steakhouse fare.
Does Portillo's Vernon Hills serve late-night food?
Yes, the restaurant serves late-night food with its drive-through and dine-in services available until 11:30 PM on most days and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
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