Really cute wine bar in Villa Park! Super cool inside (love the exposed brick) with plenty of…read moreseating. Drinks are really good and wine selection is great. The bar tender is very friendly and helpful. No long wait and no pressure. Really appreciate the hospitality and good vibes. 10/10. Can't wait to go back!

Great local place for a drink or glass of wine. Staff is friendly and a great "chill" vibe, very…read morerelaxing. Super if you like to try wine, know what wine you like and there are no "hoity-toity" wine snobs. Just great people relaxing with a beverage and enjoying the day. Highly recommended without a complicated membership, no ups, no extras, not your average wine bar, IT'S BETTER!!!!

This was a great find with a wonderful vibe. I was looking for something different for the wife…read moreand I to celebrate our 27 yrs together and this place did not disappoint. From great cocktails, a limoncello spritz and whiskey cinnamon maple sour, to the duck liver pate, all delicious. The owner and staff were all very friendly and pleasant. We'll be back!

Service is always amazing, welcoming, kind, and knowledgable. Food is really good Menu items are…read moremeant to complement wine more than serve as a stand alone meal. Wine selection is amazing, and while the venue is small ad cozy, it is not cramped.great place for a meet up with a friend, a book club, or for date night.

I love this place. Friendly, classic, and all the karaoke you can fit in your repertoire…read more Went dancing with a friend to the school upstairs and I endedgling down to Josephine's for real fun.

Talk about a dive bar, lol. The other reviews definitely don't do this place justice. We snagged a…read moreparking spot right off the street in front of the building. No complaints about parking or the walk. Boom, we were there. Now, where it gets interesting. You walk in the building's front door, and it opens up to a room where you can access several businesses. Josephine's is straight to the back. It's very dark, smelly, and loud. This totally reminded me of a dive bar on a college campus (maybe worse?). There's not much seating, especially when it gets crowded. The bar has limited seating, and the seating on the floor is even more limited. The chairs and couch are stained with who knows what. The song books for karaoke are sticky and nasty. From a great perspective, I was sitting in a chair and went to move and felt something poke me. It was a pair of random scissors! The drinks are 2/5 and prices are extremely expensive. I had a root beer float martini, and it was "meh". From a karaoke standpoint, it was decent. Lots of different people singing. Some good, some bad. It was entertaining, and some people were pretty brave, haha. Try this place if you dare. Get here early to get a seat. I don't think I'd come back. Once is enough.

Nice atmosphere and service was good and helpful, anything we ordered was tasty, very nice place,…read morewould recommend to my friends and will definitely come back.

Lunch Review! I've loved coming to Lucia Rose for dinner…read morebut recently visited for lunch. Their standard menu is still offered as well as lunch sandwiches and a prefix menu! What a great idea for $23 to get a singular portion of an antipasta, salad, and smaller entree. I got the meatball, baby gem caesar, and spicy rigatoni pasta. I came hungry and left with leftovers. The caesar salad and pasta were amazing! The meatball was good but ricotta was served room temp where meatball was served hot. My friend and I agreed the temp difference was off. She got the meatball, roasted beet salad, and chicken parm sandwich. The beet salad wasn't her favorite as the arugula kept getting stuck in her teeth. The chicken parm sandwich had great flavor and was a large portion! I love this idea of a prefix menu for a fun lunch out. Highly recommend dinner OR lunch at Lucia Rose as you won't be disappointed.

Wine With Me is a great place to explore some excellent wines. craft beers, or cocktails, in a…read morequiet, relaxing environment. The service from Mark the owner or any of his staff, is always engaging, friendly, and helpful. Add some fine cheeses or tasty crackers/bread sticks and you are set. Consider joining their wine club to experience some exciting wines (red or white) each month, which are selected by the owner Mark from his extensive inventory. Wine With Me is one of our favorite places and we learn something new about the world of wine every visit. Stop by and check them out - You won't be disappointed!

Wine with Me is a niche experience in Itasca for your libation needs. I came in as a first-timer,…read moreasking for guidance and recommendations. I met the owner, who was very hospitable. He gave me a small tour. Advised that they have tables for tastings and even offer a small array of crackers and meats, but they are not a restaurant. He added that it's not uncommon for regulars to visit a local restaurant and just bring their food with them to enjoy their wine. There's also a selection of craft beers and spirits to choose from. We even discussed Uncle Nearest whisky! After a recommendation from the owner, I chose the VDR; Very Dark Red wine. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to go back to try more!

Tried this restaurant out for the first time yesterday..The prices for the quality of food was on…read morepoint. It felt like elevated casual. The menu was not extensive but what they do seems to be all good. The vibe in the restaurant was very chill and the lighting and accents were all very clean and streamline. The view of the golf course at sunset was very pretty to look at as well (especially after the storm passed). The service was very attentive and everyone was very nice, even with being busy with a couple large parties that were there. We ordered the baked goat cheese and Marinara appetizer and it was so good. The crispy sourdough bread it came with was great. I had the chicken Tribella and the herb au jus was DELICIOUS! Also all the veggies were cooked perfectly. Only slightly disappointed in the polenta (seemed a bit too crunchy on the outer layer) but I added a little bit of the goat cheese to it and it added a great flavor and texture to it. My boyfriend ordered the Tap Burger and it was very good. The combo of Angus chuck and short rib in the patties was really tasty. We didn't try any of their specialty cocktails or drafts but the variety looked decent. Definitely would recommend and will be going back to try all different items!

I'd give a 3.5 if I could. The food was pretty good honestly. Service was slow. We were told…read moreliterally on 3-4 occasions "be right back" prior to having our order taken. So I would say food Service this time around

Had Saturday evening dinner with friends. Excellent Old Fashions (The God Father) Excellent Food!!!…read moreExcellent Service. The staff was AWESOME!!! THANKS!!!

The meal started off on a high note. The complimentary bread was served hot with a perfectly soft…read moreinterior and a delicious crusty exterior. We also ordered the arancini as an appetizer. The tomato sauce was flavorful, and the shaved Parmesan and arugula complemented the dish beautifully. Unfortunately, the arancini themselves were disappointing, as the coating was much too thick compared to the small amount of rice filling inside. For our entrées, my husband ordered the Chicken Parmigiana. The chicken was unfortunately very dry and overly salted. I chose the pappardelle with short rib ragù. The fresh pasta was excellent--perfectly made with a wonderful texture--but the ragù was also overly salted, which overshadowed what could have been a great dish. One of the highlights of our evening was the service. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout our meal. The hostess, who may have been the owner, also stopped by our table to check on us, which we appreciated. Overall, this certainly wasn't the worst Italian restaurant we've visited, and there were several things we enjoyed. However, the entrées ultimately fell short of our expectations, especially for a special dinner.

This is a great neighborhood gem. IT is a family friendly restaurant - with a little space for…read morechildren to play with a small kitchen waiting for their food. There is also an emphasis on community - as the owner has trivia nights, Mahjong nights, and promotes other local businesses. I have eaten here many times and the food is excellent! Some of the desserts are to die for. There is a good variety if you are eating with people who might be gluten free or vegan. A great, varied menu. Casual dining with thee best food.

I liked how the restaurants environment how it was calm and peaceful. There weren't many people but…read moreit still was great and I'm glad we went. The waiter was very kind to us and even took a selfie. The food took longer than we expected so at least we had no where to be. Overall the food was pretty good but the sandwich was saltier than we prefer. The crispy potatoes are a must buy and were a great part of the meal. The orange juice was solid but resembled grapefruit juice. We might come back and it was a worth while experience Sincerely, The Breakfast Club.

We recently tried 93 Octane and had a pretty good experience overall…read more For appetizers, we had the burnt ends, onion rings, and cheese curds. The onion rings were huge, crispy, and very tasty. The burnt ends were also good and came served over a bed of French fries, making for a hearty appetizer. The cheese curds were just okay and didn't really stand out. For dinner, I had the steak, which was just okay and didn't really impress me. We also tried the cheesesteak with jalapeños. It had good flavor, but was a little dry. The burger was good overall, although it was a bit on the salty side. The craft beers were good and definitely added to the experience. Service was also good, although the restaurant seemed particularly busy, possibly because of a large party upstairs. Overall, 93 Octane is a decent spot with some good food and drinks. The onion rings and burnt ends were probably the highlights for me, while some of the main dishes were just average.

Fine, I guess. The…read morebest thing I ate there was the 93 Bourbon BBQ Burger ($19.99) - described a 1/2lb Local Farm Raised Wagyu Beef Topped With House Made Single Barrel Bourbon BBQ, Cheddar Cheese, Candied Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onion on a Brioche Bun. It's a good burger. Nothing remarkable, but it did the trick. The fries were good. Avoid the pretzel bites. $13.99 for burned and flavorless chunks. A total disaster. Similarly, skip the Pit Stop Potatoes ($13.99). The potatoes have no seasoning and the melted cheese immediately falls off when you touch it with a fork. Just a greasy mistake. I may give 93 Octane another shot, but I'd need a lunch special or something to bring the price more in line with the quality.