Didn't know what to expect for this cocktail bar. The staff from the doorman to the server, Zee was…read morethe name I believe, were all great to deal with. Good place for low chill vibes and to get away from the younger bars Naperville has. Will be back.

It's hard to define The Northcott Liquorette. It's a bar but it's not a traditional American bar…read morewith TVs and comfort snack foods. It's not a bar with bad lighting and music. It's not a restaurant because you wouldn't just come here for the food although the food is good. It's close to a lounge I would say but again not exactly a lounge either. In any case it's a great place to hang out with a friend or friends or a date . The cocktails are made well and well thought out. They are not your traditional cocktails you find everywhere and I love an original place with unique ideas. Make a reservation, be on time, order a dish and a few drinks and enjoy yourself.

Altavida is a new addition to the downtown Naperville area as they have only been open for 3 weeks…read more It has taken over The Craftsman building which offers three floors. Altavida's concepts for the three levels are Publico, Rumba, and Altura. Publico (1st Flr)- A South American fusion of food and drinks that will be rotating. The cocktails will be more tequila and mezcal based and food will be subtly rotated based on trends happening in South America. The food menu currently offers tapas, empanadas, ceviche, guacamoles, larger format meat/seafood entrees, and more. They will have a front of our bar as well as a back bar that will specialize in more coffees/coffee cocktails. Rumba (2nd Flr)- The entertainment floor! There is a separate bar on this floor that will specialize in more Rum based cocktails. Additionally, they will have a wine bar area with wines in tap. Lastly, they will have an open area for live music as well as dancing. Their hope is to have a mix of jazz, club music, salsa dancing options available. Altura (3rd Flr)- This floor is still under construction but will have a rooftop patio. The hope is that this space will be an event space both for public and private events. Back to my experience! My partner and I stopped in for a cocktail and to see what Altavida was about. Our first bartender was very nice but was still getting used to the drink recipes and was leaning on their cheat sheets. While we waited, another bartender kindly told us all about the restaurant and its focus on hospitality. Unfortunately, each bartender had a slightly different explanation of the restaurant's goal concepts which was confusing. We ended up ordering the El Toro and Vaquero (both mezcal drinks). Both were VERY spirit forward to the point that it may have needed better balance. Both drinks had a nice presentation with garnishes, color, and a skull feature at the bottom of the glass. Lastly, we saw many people walk up and look confused as there was no formal host stand. They didn't know if they should seat themselves or wait for someone. Overall, there still seems to be some kinks needing to be worked out as well as some conceptual editing. I feel they are trying to achieve too much and it ends up being confusing for staff and guests. I hope with time, Altavida is extremely successful in the Naperville area and I hope to circle back after some time passes.

This place is a wonderful addition to DT Naperville! I was able to get a last minute dinner…read morereservation on a Friday night. I arrived at 6:30 and there were plenty of people already in the restaurant, but I was seated promptly. My server Richard came over to greet me right away. He went over the menu options and gave great recommendations. We put our order in pretty quickly because we've been to tapas restaurants before. I loved the modern decor and lively music being played. The place is truly colorful and has a very energetic vibe. The service was excellent. Everyone was extremely kind and happy to help. Edwin, the general manager was so friendly and accommodating by making sure that everything was to our liking. He is a gem. My husband and I ordered a few different tapas to share. We started with the empanadas and they were truly 10/10, highly recommend! We had the beef and chicken with the chimichurri sauce. We also tried the papas bravas and those were delicious as well. They are spicy and have a nice kick. The portion is pretty big and shareable. Last, we had chicken en mole. Omg, so good! They knocked it out of the park with this one. The presentation is very pleasing and the flavor is 10/10! I'm a hot sauce girly and even carry it in my bag just in case. The sauce they had in the dish was so good that I didn't even think about adding hot sauce! The rice and chicken along with the sauce is chef's kiss. I also tried the Brussels sprouts but they were my least favorite of everything. They should go back to the drawing board on that one. The drinks we had were solid. My husband had an espresso martini and dragonfruit margarita, while I had a mango margarita. All were good. Needless to say, I had an amazing evening at Altavida! The dancing on the second floor was also very fun and entertaining. I will definitely be a regular here!

My favorite Naperville restaurant! Pescado Frito and Coles de Bruseles for dinner. Our second…read moredinner did not disappoint. My first deep fried red snapper, so delicious. Paired with an Alto Adige Pinot Grigio. Divine. Skirt steak, with a side of tortillas, also highly recommended! Tip: ask for a side of corn tortillas to make it a complete meal.

Santo Cielo doesn't have a happy hour but they do offer a Tuesday $10 special and Thursday $10…read moreMartini special. I visited on a Tuesday when there are (5) cocktails and (6) food options for $10 each. They also offer half off MP Oysters. The restaurant has exterior signage on where to enter the building before going up to the fifth floor. The inside has a light and bright aesthetic and truly had some amazing views of downtown Naperville. For drinks, I got the Old Fashioned which was perfectly balanced yet spirit forward. My husband got the Spanish G&T which the rotating gin was an African gin with orange notes. The drink overall was refreshing for summer. For food, we shared the Papas Fritas which was seasoned fries with a salsa sauce and celery cream sauce. I surprisingly liked the sauces a lot and the portion was a perfect light snack for four. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my visit. The normal menu is a bit pricey but I would certainly come back for Thursday Martini night!

We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had an early-ish reservation at 5:30pm in the…read moremiddle of the week so it was on the quieter side, which we absolutely loved. Service was great! Everyone was friendly and prompt and wanted to make sure we had a great meal. This is what we ordered: * Nonna's Meatballs * Pear & Fennel Salad (walnuts on the side) * Focaccia di Recco (requested with prosciutto & arugula) * Linguine alle vongole I also ordered an Almafi Spritz (zero proof) which was wonderful and bright a slice of Italy to Chicago's suburbia. The food was fresh and delicious. I recalled a Davanti location in Chicago but never had the chance to check it out, so this was my first time and it was great! The atmosphere is chic and the food was excellent, but not in a flashy, overdone, complicated way, just real good, made in house, hearty Italian fare. The Focaccia Di Recco was AMAZING. Yes, all caps. We packed up half of it to take home and it was still great the next day (reheated and then toasted in our mini counter oven/fryer). If you order just one thing here, let it be this focaccia dish. I understand why it's popular and I blurted out loud several times while eating this in restaurant: "on my god" it was truly divine. As my husband said, "this food might be better than what we had in Italy..." and I don't disagree. The kitchen does not do split portions for pasta but they were able to bring out 2 plates for us to split ourselves. This is a great spot for date night, a ladies night out, or a solo wine & dine at the bar. I can't believe I didn't come sooner. Plus, it's located right next to a parking garage which made our night out really convenient! We can't wait to come back! Five shining stars.

It has been 2 years ...I hate bad reviews ...so my wife's polenta with braised pork should was very…read moregood. Although I thought the polenta was more like tasteless mash potatoes My linguini scampi Agli was very sad. cherry tomato sauce ...Where? I was told the reason there were no scallops because I went to an old Google site. if you knew that, why would you not take it down. honestly .. seriously a small amount of linguine, 6 shrimp, a tad undercooked and a few small tomato pieces, no bread no salad is not 34$ I could make this at home for 6$ ..tops. people are nice but comparing it to lil pops Angelis, Vais, Angelos, Biaggi is embarrassing. I feel bad for them and me. bill

Stopped in to sit at the bar on a biz trip. Really friendly…read morebartender and good prices. Was surprised just how empty it was; it deserves a visit.

5 stars for Tony the manager!…read more We were watching the Bears game and our server had an off night. She was definitely trying, but there were some hiccups that affected us to the point of needing to speak with someone. Tony happened to be walking by, so I flagged him down. He listened patiently, spoke to his staff, and took care of us. Mistakes happen, we're all human; but the way he went about it was definitely appreciated. We'll be back!

Vai's in Naperville was amazing. The staff was very friendly. The food and drinks did not…read moredisappoint. This was my first time at the restaurant so I didn't know what to expect, the atmosphere was laid back and comfortable. I will definitely be back!

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. Let's just say we have found our new…read moreFAVORITE restaurant! Our server Jason was phenomenal and recommend his favorite dishes. WOW wow wow!!! Everything was so good will be back every single chance we get!

Already looking forward to coming up. The pub chips appetizer is a must get here. I cant imagine…read morenot ordering this again in the future. I do wish my caesar chicken sandwich had more flavor, but they have a robust menu and my wife loved the french dip sandwich so I will be happy to try something new next time. Really cool pub vibe here.

Saturday night vibe on a very rainy night - still very busy but warm and welcoming ! We were seated…read morequickly outdoor under awesome canopy . Jodee was our server , quick , attentive, engaging ! The smash burgers smashed it - such great chat on burger and bun - The whole laid back RL English pub feel works so well ! Back room has space for a private party , Ryan was quick to assist everywhere and there to wish us a great rest of the night - we talked about the history of The George location which was so refreshing to hear on a busy night that someone took the time to talk to us ! We have been here before and will be back again! Can't wait for the holiday decor to go up ! So cozy !

Security, Service and people are cool as hell been going here for years…read more Unfortunately they have the WORST DJ's in Naperville. Its laughable what they play, shit from 2009-2012 basically and they cant get with the times i never understood that. If they hired more culturally diverse and more relevant music playing DJ's this place would crank out even more customers. Will they do that? Most likely not after 20 odd years lmao.

Went last night to Porter / Two Nine in Naperville with an out-of-town friend. The hostess was very…read morefriendly and said we could sit at any open table. Inside was empty. Being a good evening, all activities were out. The outside bar was crowded, so we took an empty table in the back open patio. A beautiful evening and a person singing and playing live music, added to the ambiance. It looked more like a neighbor's pub / bar having a party. Football was on and folks were cheering for their team. After a long wait, corn tortia chips and salsa was served . Drinks were OK, but the Mexican food was far below my standard. It was insipid and tasteless. Will never go there for Mexican food. Though the evening vibes and the impact in patio was amazing.

Went to listen and dance to Rhythm Rockets. Great place for drinks, music and dancing!read more

We attended the American English tribute band performance and was absolutely pleased with the…read morevenue, seating and more importantly the service we received. While we did not eat at the venue, we did our share of having beverages. We will go back for other events without a doubt.

Got onion rings, fried green beans and boneless wings. Stayed for trivia…read more Loud. service is good Onion rings were battered with hate. They hate onions, coated in thick half cooked pancake. They were fried with more malice and then served sogging. Awful. Fried green beans were great with a seasoned batter, how was this served next to the circles of hell? Boneless wings were ok

Dumped croutons crumbs onto my Caesar salad. Placed the salad on the bottom of the bag under hot…read morechicken wings = wilted lettuce and croutons crumbs