Atmosphere & service very good. Sadly, food just doesn't measure up for a place that deserves more…read moreCalamari biggest letdown- all breading & way over fried- i could break each piece literally in half they were so crisp Gotta do better!

Our first time at this Italian restaurant in Yorkville, and WOW -- it definitely will not be our…read morelast! The minute we walked through the door, we were completely wowed by the vibe and atmosphere. It was honestly not what we were expecting at all, and we were pleasantly surprised. I'm already looking forward to coming back in the evening to experience the atmosphere then! Our server, Matthew, was amazing. He was attentive without ever hovering, and when the dish I originally wanted wasn't available, he suggested the Grilled Chicken Asiago. What a great recommendation -- it did not disappoint! It was absolutely exceptional. We started with the house bread and Eggplant Parmesan Roll-Ups, both delicious. My husband had the Braised Pork Marsala over mashed potatoes, and it was fantastic as well. The portions were abundant, everything was seasoned perfectly, and every bite was delicious. We were already talking about our next visit before we even left. Next time, we've decided we're going to share an appetizer and split a meal so we have room to try the tiramisu! Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service from Matthew. What a wonderful first experience -- we'll definitely be back!

Attentive service, good food and beautiful dining rooms. I recommend. In Naperville Illinoisread more

My wife and I love the Maggiano salad. We usually go to the Oakbrook location but my wife was in…read morethe area so she tried this location. Ordered carry out salads with a pasta dish.....Lcoation is great. Perfect for carry out because there is specific parking for it. The food: The salad was significantly smaller with the amount of ingredients noticeable less. We only get lettuce, avocado and cheese with grilled chicken. Most of the lettuce was the stem........I CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH I HATE THE STEM IN THE SALAD.....A third of the salad had lettuce stems in it, so it was even less salad......Some stems are fine but this was too much...Since there is less salad, I espically don't want to eat stem in every bite..There are significantly less bites...Even with picking the obvious stems out, I still had a health does of stems......DIsappointing.......

This is our second time here. This is an adorable tucked away Italian restaurant in Naperville. The…read moreservice is outstanding and the attention to detail is amazing. It's a small menu but well done. Wood fired dishes not just a pizza. And the pasta is all hand made. We started with fresh garlic bread and meatballs so yummy. I had papa Della with bolognese and my husband had their handmade lasagna. We ended with home made olive cake and lemon sorbet. 10/10 can't wait to go back

We came here for brunch on a Sunday and were able to walk right in. The server was very…read moreaccommodating for celiac and brought out a menu that indicated what I could order. The GF toast was delicious. Everything was brought out separately. My friends had cookies, scones and cannolis for dessert however they brought out a chocolate shell with ice cream for me.

Pub 56 is one of those places I can always count on for great food and great service! The food is…read moreconsistently delicious, and the servers are always prompt, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. There's also plenty of seating, so it never feels overly crowded or uncomfortable. I especially love coming on Wednesdays for their half price pizza. It's honestly my favorite! The pizzas are delicious, and if you don't finish it, you can easily take the rest home to enjoy later. They also have great specials throughout the week, which makes it even easier to find a reason to come back. Overall, Pub 56 is a fantastic spot with delicious food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend checking them out, especially on Wednesdays for the half price pizza!

Clean and open atmosphere. Service was quick and food was very tasty with a good selectionread more

One of my favorite restaurants. I especially love the Birria and Spicy Margaritas. The service is…read moregood. The tables can be a little small and close together but it's worth it.

Had some cocktails and Mexican food at this restaurant on Stolp Island. It conveniently is located…read moreacross the street from the Paramount Theater and is a popular stop before going to shows. Altiro has a couple locations, including this one in Aurora. Pretty much like a tapas bar with small bites. The prices can get expensive but there's some affordable good things. Came here in the evening and it was busy. It's still got plenty of seating so we were able to get to the bar in front. This is a place where they specialize in tapas. Not as much to eat. Of course the food comes out faster though. It's about $12 for a basic cocktail. The fancier ones are a few bucks more. It's about $10 for an appetizer. We got the Al Trio Salsa. Basically it's a few salsas along with chips. These were made with crudo, habanero, and morita peppers. Ranged from mild to burn your mouth hot. The rest of the menu has the usual things like tacos and stuff. Great place to have Mexican style street food. It's closed Mondays. The menu is pretty limited for vegans and vegetarians.

The interior is so beautiful! Love how modern and nicely designed everything is. We came on a…read moreFriday before the dinner rush and really enjoyed our experience! I love that their menu has more unique dishes compared to other Italian restaurants that usually stick to the classics. The pear salad was so good, and the pasta was different but so delicious with so many great flavors! We mentioned we were splitting our dishes, and they were nice enough to bring everything out already split onto separate plates, which I thought was so thoughtful! Made it so much easier than having to divide everything ourselves. Loved the food, atmosphere, and service. Would definitely come back!

Ok! So this place is a cute little spot in downtown Aurora. At first, I thought it was just a pizza…read moreplace, but it's more like a small piece of Italy in Aurora. Walking in the vibe reminds me of one of the restaurants on Eat, Pray, Love. It's cute and has character. I ordered a red sangria (with one orange slice) and my husband a cocktail. Maybe we will try them again for Happy Hour because the drinks were subpar. A red sangria without cherries or green garnish feels like robbery. The menu selection was great, but the taste was disappointing. I ordered the braised short ribs and the meal is plated well. When I cut into the ribs, I could see immediately that it was cooked well. What was missing?!?!? Salt! Omg, that was disappointing. The dish didn't taste bad, but a little bit more salt would bring the meal alive. My husband ordered the Chicken Parmesan and he stated it was great! He felt like the tomato sauce on the Parmesan was a bit overpowering but the chicken and noodles were cooked to perfection. Try it out! Let me know what you think. I plan to try the pizza upon returning! If they have good pizza, I'll update my review.

Very casual dining room , no big deal,jumping bar with large TV for viewing sports, really cool…read morelike a sports bar. That aside the food was really good .I had chicken parm with spaghetti. The cullet was cooked perfectly either ample amount of mozzarella, The sauce was on the thick side ,the way my mother and mother-in-law made it but of course not as goodz(well what did you expect me to say). My wife had ravoli and loved them , big square ravoli smothered in a meat sauce and two big meatballs (extra) . The bread seemed to be homemade was stlll warm and tasty.Oh salad not included. We will definitely go back as there menus is diverse and many choices ,steaks, chops , pizza etc..

I would give it zero stars if I could. Came in one person not crowded. Order was steak medallions…read moremedium rare vegetables, salad blue cheese. Everything comes out at once -zero silverware's I ate the vegetables and steak with my hands- the salad had ranch- steak was luke warm even colder by the time I actually got silverware. Arguably the worst experience I've ever had in a restaurant. There was not a single redeeming quality about anything that I ordered, nor the service. At least Dani tried to make it right by offering dessert. and seem like a good person. Unfortunately I don't eat dessert! I wanted meat and vegetables, I'm like dude there's nothing but I did ask him, "Is there somewhere I can get something to eat around here?" what a shame Mike used to run a great place/ first time last time under the current ownership/management. Server said they ran out of silverware. There were only two other tables dude. Wow what a horrendous experience. Still tipped 30% probably not the kids fault. This farce seems like it starts at the top.

The food was beautifully presented and abundant! Everyone enjoyed their meals. The service left a…read morelittle to be desired.

El Jefe immediately won me over with the atmosphere -- lively dining room, screens everywhere and…read morethe kind of energy that would make this a really fun place to watch a big soccer game. For me, though, the nopal tacos were the hero. I'd been craving good cactus tacos ever since having them in NYC, and these finally scratched that itch -- smoky, flavorful and easily what I'd order again. The drinks were good as well. The quesadillas were a little too cheese-heavy for my personal taste, but then dessert completely surprised us with the chocolate tamal. Definitely one of the more unusual desserts I've had recently and something that stuck with me after the meal. The overall experience felt lively and casual rather than formal, which fits the food perfectly. Between the nopal tacos, drinks, fun atmosphere and all those screens, I can definitely see this being a great group or game-day spot.