Neoteca - Barrington

Very comfortable atmosphere, responsive and pleasant service. The food is good but not memorable. We ate several different pizzas and a garlic shrimp gnocchi. A... read more Very comfortable atmosphere, responsive and pleasant service. The food is good but not memorable. We ate several different pizzas and a garlic shrimp gnocchi. Anticipated tastes of all 4 meals were muted. Crust was baked fully but not flavorful and missing the expected texture of a great brick oven pizza.

My experience at the restaurant was decent, but I found it to be a bit isolating. However, if you visit with a group, it might be a more enjoyable experience th... read more My experience at the restaurant was decent, but I found it to be a bit isolating. However, if you visit with a group, it might be a more enjoyable experience than mine. As for vegetarian options, there was only a salad available, which I tried and found to be adequate. Parking is not a concern, as there is plenty of space available. I would suggest using the rear lot or the garage in Barrington for convenience.

My husband and I absolutely adore Neoteca! It was the setting for our first formal date, and we've made it a tradition to return for our anniversaries and other... read more My husband and I absolutely adore Neoteca! It was the setting for our first formal date, and we've made it a tradition to return for our anniversaries and other special occasions. The food is consistently outstanding. One appetizer we always have to order is the calamari—it's the best we've ever had, even better than what we tried in Florida! The garlic shrimp was cooked to perfection and incredibly tasty. The staff is both friendly and professional, which adds to the experience. The restaurant is always clean and offers a warm, inviting, yet calm atmosphere.

We were at lunch time, there were not many customers, but the service was long. The tables are dirty, the dishes are not convenient, the drinks were not refille... read more We were at lunch time, there were not many customers, but the service was long. The tables are dirty, the dishes are not convenient, the drinks were not refilled, the waiters seemed to ignore us. I will not return here again and do not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

We stopped in for a glass of wine. Although we were here rather early (before noon) The atmophere was pretty decent. We liked the overall layout and decor, but... read more We stopped in for a glass of wine. Although we were here rather early (before noon) The atmophere was pretty decent. We liked the overall layout and decor, but sadly it was pretty dead. It is a wine bar so I guess that 's expected though. While we sat and enjoyed our wine we couldn 't help but redesign the space in our heads. Something we do for fun sometimes. Again the space is great, but we kept thinking, why not incorporate the outside in? This kind of place would really benefit from a folding glass wall system with music playing loud enough to draw people in. You 're right on a busy road, so opening the space up making it more accessible and fun during the day could really make downtown Barrington a hot spot. Add a few bistro table along Hough Street and you 're cooking with gas . The covered patio is a nice touch but again, open those walls up! Additionally. By the painting on the back wall, give us a lounge! First come first served, but in the evenings it could be table service for private events. Dress up the area with lounge sofas, coffee tables, and mood lighting. Separate it with planter boxes and boxed hedges or flowers. ? Honestly, this place gave us could thrive in Florida vibes, so why not embrace it. The warmer weather is short lived, but amazing when it 's here. When the weather starts to get chilly, busy out the flame patio heater and light up the night I 'm sure we 'll be back and were excited to see how this place is at a more reasonable hour ?