Such a wonderful addition to downtown Geneva! This is the perfect place to celebrate something…read morespecial or a classy girls day out. I went with a larger group of 8 people. I wasn't the person handling the reservation but it seemed to book up quickly so planning ahead is KEY! We were all seated at a large square table with a food platter for each side of the table. You get a 2 hour slot for your table which we found to be plenty of time. The wait staff does an excellent job keeping things flowing and explaining how everything works. They took our tea orders right away. I tried the winter cherry tea which was great. The sugar cookie was another big hit at the table. The food was also delicious. The portions are deceiving. It doesn't look like a lot of food but it was certainly filling. I ended up taking most of the desserts home.

Oak & Rose Tea Room is nestled in the beautifully charming downtown Geneva, offering a stunning…read moreview of the river. The space feels intimate and cozy, yet still exudes a touch of luxury. I made our reservation online through OpenTable for myself and my girlfriends, and we went on a Sunday. It was absolutely wonderful. The owner is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet, and it's clear how passionate she is about what she does. The staff is just as kind and attentive, which really enhances the entire experience. I've visited once in the spring and now again in the fall, so I've had the pleasure of trying two different seasonal menus. We started, of course, with tea. I ordered the seasonal Maple French Toast Oolong, which was incredible. I'll be thinking about that tea for a long time. My friends ordered the Jasmine Green and the Chamomile, and both loved their choices. Our meal began with a rich tomato soup that paired perfectly with their take on a grilled cheese sandwich. The other sandwiches were just as delicious. The next tier featured scones and biscuits; the scone was my favorite item of the entire afternoon and the dessert selection was equally decadent. I truly believe this is the best place for high tea. I've visited a few tea rooms in Chicago that are far more expensive and nowhere near as thoughtful. While high tea is always a bit of a splurge, Oak & Rose delivers exceptional value; everything is fresh, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. I can't recommend this place enough. Whether you're planning a girls' outing, a bridal shower, or a baby shower, Oak & Rose Tea Room is the perfect spot to celebrate and unwind.

It was sad to see Graham's 318 close their doors but The Kate brings a new generation of life to…read morethe beloved downtown Geneva spot. The main floor is a combination of a bar, bakery and full service restaurant and the top floor is an event and networking space. We stopped by for an early dinner this week and absolutely LOVED it! The menu is very diverse and had so many good things to try! I ended up with the steak and brie baguette which did not disappoint. Very excited for this new spot and to come back and try more!

We threw a surprise 60th birthday party for my husband at The Kate at 318 with catering by Bread…read moreand Vine. It was absolutely perfect. The space is large but still cosy. The staff exceeded my expectations with every interaction from my many email questions to set up support to attentive servers the night of the event. The food and drinks were delicious. Our friends and family complimented the beautiful space and everyone loved the food. A highlight of this venue is the room where we set up the little kids table. A huge thank you to Amy, Michelle and Scott. We couldn't be happier.

The entire Mio Modo team has our heartfelt thanks for all the work they put into making our event…read morespecial. Every guest raved about the food, friendly staff, and overall ambiance. They went above and beyond our expectations and were extremely flexible when it came to tailoring the event to our preference. We are so glad we went with Mio Modo and will always recommend them to anyone who asks.

The appetizers were amazing, especially the Arancini. The…read moremain dishes were okay, not nearly as flavorful. In the future we will go during happy hour and just get appetizers.

One of my favorite local musicians now has a residency here sooo had to check this place out!…read moreNeedless to say, I was not alone - it was standing room only! The wonderful guys working the exchange setup a table for us, which is so sweet. Great service, will return just because of that! But alas I needed food - check! and a nice glass of champagne - check! Champagne is only by the bottle, but they have a great variety. The Prosecco by glass was good, but I wanted a little something more. The tequila and whiskey/bourbon selection is vast for a wine bar, I was wildly impressed considering I'm not actually a wine drinker. The flatbreads are huge and the charcuterie board was fantastic! Can't wait to come back

Had an event at the Wine Exchange recently and it well exceeded the expectations. From the planning…read morestages to the close everything was really spectacular. The food/drinks were AMAZING and staff exceptional too! The atmosphere is very cool, and guests were relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Thank you, Wine Exchange, for making our event turnkey and wonderful!

Came to Town House Cafe for lunch with some colleagues, and it was a great suggestion! Such a cute…read morelittle bookshop and cafe with a cozy, quaint atmosphere. The inside is charming, and they also have outdoor seating available. We came during lunch, and it was definitely busy, which speaks to how popular it is! I ordered the Town House Turkey, and it was delicious - fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. Such a fun little spot for lunch, especially if you enjoy a cozy atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

Bookstore: beautiful on the outside, IMPOSSIBLE to find parking, staff didn't even make eye…read morecontact, dark and cramped inside, poor book selection. Definitely not worth the effort of the trip. 1 Restaurant: potato cheese dill soup, 1/2 club with chips was all surprisingly good. Iced coffee was also good and they offer free refills! $21 total seemed like a deal. Service was super friendly and helpful even though they were quite busy. 5

Great experience. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. It was off season so it wasnt that…read morebusy. The hostess and servers were friendly. The food came out quickly. I had the sweet tea chicken sandwich. Honestly, it wasn't bad!

What a disaster. After we ate the waitress disappeared. Looking to get dessert then the check so we…read morecatch the show on-time I had to get up and look for the waitress. Found her and asked if she can get us dessert then the check we can get out of there. She said she was busy. I recommend she get help. Then went to the manager for her to have excuses and an attitude. Then the bus boy started mouth off to me. At that point I was not happy. Everyone had excuses the waitress started crying in witch the manager suggested it was my fault she was overworked. All this the table next to us informed us they had a similar problem. It totally ruined the mood for the night. All this just to pay he check. Not happy at all

Chips & salsa are so good! Same owners as Hacienda Real in Yorkville - very nice!…read more I really liked this place. Ambiance is fun & eclectic. Food was delicious! Prices were so-so. Really fun place to meet friends for lunch. IL has this stupid thing where restaurants charge an extra 3% for using a card, so pay with cash if you want to avoid that.

My Husband and I tried this place for the first time on our Friday date night. It's a super cute…read morespot with very lovely decor. Upon walking in we felt as if the AC wasn't on or turned up enough because though it was evening it still felt a little toasty in there. Staff was nice and attentive. I started off with what I thought would be a frozen piña colada (confirmed with the waitress) and it was pure liquid with a lot of foam on top. I ended up getting a guava marg without the jalapeños which was much better! I also tried the mango marg and it was good as well! Their chips and salsa were tasty. For my meal I decided to try the Carmen enchiladas which seemed very popular based off other reviews. They were all correct! Of the three meats, the chicken was probably my favorite. Their rice and beans were tasty as well and the portions were great. My husband had the fish tacos. He wasn't asked which tortilla type he preferred so they brought out corn ones. He would've preferred flour but I guess that was a mistake on both him and the server for not asking which of the two he wanted. (Menu just says you can choose either/or. Doesn't say you get one or the other by default.) Overall, I'd come here again! Just maybe not on a hot summer evening.

I don't know how this place can only have a 4.0 when it well exceeds a 5 and then some!!!!!…read more The food- absolutely delish and not overly done with flavors that literally burst with flavor and freshness! The shishito peppers were so sweet and tangy in the bacon jelly and cheese and oozed with goodness! The steak and chicken were such a great combo to share between my husband and I with both being such different profiles of taste and actually complimented one another. The steak itself was absolutely perfect and the bread under soaked up all those juices so you didn't have to lick the plate after (great ingenuity when dining out :)) The desserts were fantastic but the star of the show was def the raspberry blondie. It was everything I imagined and more. The perfect sweet and tart mixed in a bowl with spoons ... thank you for not plating this - I felt like I was at home about to sit on the couch and indulge in something I created. Perfect experience, perfect presentation and to top it off their restaurant is surrounded by their farm. Tomatoes, jalapeños, peaches, peppers, micro greens, greens, herbs..... with everything going on today in this world and every thing being recalled this is a place I can stand behind doing it the right way! Service the phenomenal, food was perfection and atmosphere was next to none.... Thank you so much for such an amazing dinner out!

Everything was fine, I didn't love this place like some others did…read more Medium charcuterie board was very good & had plenty for 2 to snack on. Wife had the Teras major steak with a portobello mushroom. Steak was good mushroom hardly had any mushroom in it & was tasteless. I had the fish & chip & fish was good, tartar was meh & potatoes were mushy Sangria was fine but small Bill was $135 B4 tip for 2 dinners an app & 1 alcoholic beverage. We won't be going back. *we were there on a chilly night, if we would've sat outside on their beautiful patio our experience may have been better