I have to say that, based on the food reviews and pictures, Cannova would have been my second…read morechoice for Sunday night pizza. However, the reason we chose it was because several reviews mentioned reliable delivery, which was important to us on this occasion. And it turned out to be a great decision: although they quoted 75-80 minutes for delivery, it arrived in just over an hour. How was the pizza? Pretty good, not the best, but very solid. All the ingredients were in balance and it was warm enough for how far it traveled (at least 15 minutes).

Walked into Cannova's right after it opened and had the restaurant to ourselves, around 12:10. The…read morevibe was old school Italian meets quaint bar. Let me tell you- it was perfection. Our waitress was attentive and friendly + the food was amazing! I went with my boyfriend and we ordered 2 pizzas + cocktails- you simply can't go wrong. The pizza crust was beautifully crispy, I ate about 6 slices.. do I have to say more?

A little bit confusing to figure out where to go once you arrive, but once we figured it out…read moreeveryone was incredibly nice. The atmosphere was like an old Italian bistro and it had excellent views outside. Our Server was prompt and attentive, food was incredible, and drinks tasted great! First time here and I 100% recommend!

In a town that is catering to tourists, I get the appeal of this place. You walk up one of the…read morehills to enter through the "deli" area and are seated in one of many various rooms of what appears to be a house. Children are welcome and there is a limited menu for them as well. But, when you are paying these prices, you expect a little bit more than what VV's has to offer. First, the toasted ravioli's are clearly mass-produced and just heated at the restaurant. Then, people must love the idea of salad and garlic bread (like the OG), but this is not a great offering. The bread is like that you would get at a pizza place with your order of pasta and the salad is literally swamped in onions and dressing. The pasta is house made, and fine, but that was about all that was okay. The veal marsala is just odd. The sauce is the consistency of a thick, brown gravy and it just serves to disguise the over-cooked meat. At over $100 for one adult and two kids, you'd be better-off elsewhere. Extra star for the wonderful service from Gracie.

My boyfriend and I went to Bread & Vine in Galena on January 22nd 2026, and we had the absolute…read morepleasure of being served by Lexi (I did some digging on Facebook to find her because I wanted to make sure I got her name correct.) I felt compelled to leave this review because exceptional service like hers deserves to be recognized. From the moment we sat down, Lexi was attentive, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. She had an answer to every single question we asked -- not just about the menu, but about the business itself. She knew so much about Bread & Vine that I genuinely thought she might be the owner. That level of pride and understanding is rare and speaks volumes about her professionalism. What really stood out was how accommodating and engaging she was. She made thoughtful recommendations, not only for food and drinks, but also for other places to visit and things to do around Galena. It truly elevated our entire experience. Because of her suggestions and the way she described everything so well, we ended up ordering (and purchasing) more than we originally planned -- simply because we trusted her recommendations. Lexi is the kind of employee every business hopes to have. She represents Bread & Vine with confidence, warmth, and expertise. She absolutely deserves recognition -- and in my opinion, a raise -- for the way she goes above and beyond for guests. I hope she sees this and I hope this reaches someone as important as her. We'll definitely be back, and a big reason why is Lexi.

Top notch! We had pastries, which were devine. Flaky with…read morejust the right sweetness. Lattes...YUM...beautifully smooth and flavorful. Solid service and lovely atmosphere.

Went on a cold, rainy night. Place was not very busy. Greeted with smiles and a loaf of warm bread…read moreand dipping oil. I will say the dipping oil was interesting - olive oil, balsamic, dried tomatoes and a variety of spices. Very flavorful and a great start to the meal. Our server was very attentive. Decided to spilt the Caesar salad and have pizza. Salad was large enough for two. Lettuce was crisp and dressing was modest. Large slices of Parmesan, croutons and cherry tomatoes gave it some lift. Would have liked fewer croutons and perhaps a few anchovies if available. My fault for not asking. Had the large Margarita pizza with added pepperoni. Perfection ! Thin crust fire oven prepared. Chewy crust was superb. Highly recommend without any reservations. Will return.

We were SO pleasantly surprised by Cucina Bella! We were in Galena for a little getaway and we…read moredecided to eat here after reading some online reviews. We loved everything about our meals and we got to start with delicious focaccia and slightly spicy olive oil provided as a starter by the restaurant. We had a great server named Logan and the food was served in a perfectly spaced manner. We started with calamari that had some nice spice to it and served with asparagus and sun dried tomatoes. We also shared a margarita pizza which had perfectly spread basil on top and a crispy crust. I shared the eggplant parmigiana meal with my friend and splitting the eggplant still gave us plenty to eat. Our meal came with a very large salad big enough for the whole table to share. It was perfectly dressed and we ate every last bit of it. We ended with tiramisu, a cannoli and carrot cake, that was a HUGE slice. The desserts were good but not as impressive as our meals. We really loved this place and felt so fortunate to have picked it as our dinner destination!

Nice selection of beers in downtown Galena. The burger was just average nothing special not…read moresomething I would go back for again. My wife really liked the euro and the giant pretzel was very tasty. Airy and the beer cheese was very good.. It's a place we would visit again.

Stopped in for a drink, and decided to share an appetizer. The Cheese Curds were good and the Brew…read moreHaus Lemonade was refreshing. The building was pretty neat, historic looking. Our server was attentive without becoming bothersome. A nice place to hang out for a rest after walking the streets.

Great food and good service! We've been to Galena a million times and thought we'd give Little…read moreTokyo a try, and we were left very happy! Dining area was quite busy so we opted to sit and eat at the bar. We ordered Gyoza to share, Chicken Pad Thai and the lunch sushi (3 rolls) California, spicy shrimp and the Philadelphia roll. We'll definitely be back!

Little Tokyo is a delightful little place at the end of the Main st. One side is more of a bar and…read morethe other side is more sit down eating. They have sushi, hibachi and Pad Thai. There is a lot to enjoy on their menu. We were seated quickly and given plenty of time to look through the large menu. My group enjoyed sushi, fried rice, Pad Thai, egg rolls, soup and other appetizers. The Spicy Girl roll was very good as was the fried rice. The portions are very good in size so come hungry! This place is a crowd pleaser!

We had a fantastic dinner here with a large party - very easy to make reservations and the tell you…read morefront that it will all be in one check. No worries. Our server was super kind and had been working there for years, so clearly they treat their staff well. Our meal was paced well, the server stayed on top of wine pours, helped us split dishes all around and recommended great options for both food and wine. Highly recommend the steaks here - perfectly executed. The red wine blend was also a hit. We took desserts to go and enjoyed them at home very much.

The hemisphere in this place is nice. The ceiling is a tin roof and it's very authentic…read more. The service was fantastic More impressive was the food. It was very detailed and flavorful. The drinks were perfect Dinner for two 150 coconuts

We came in for pizza and a cocktail, but they have no bar. Oops! Just 4 bees on tap. The pizza was…read moreunexpectedly yummy. Very family friendly - the game room seemed to be a hit!

Ordered the original Taco Joe's Pizza. Excellent as always…read more Service was great! Flash back to original Happy Joe's interior that worked at long ago. (High School Days.) Ice Cream parlor for birthday parties..

Not sure why they have a big sign that says Family friendly dining! Completely opposite of that and…read moreI will also disagree with the bloody Mary's. Not the best in town either. Family and I decided to check out galena for the first time and decided to check this place out since the galena brewing company was closed. Not sure why because the sign said open and it was 11:15 am. The food here was alright, wings didn't come out with the celery and we felt rushed. We asked for menus and he said we needed to wait till after 11 am! It was 11:15 am lol. Food is nothing to brag about, but it did the job after a 3 hour drive. I should've read the reviews before going into this place. Not a top choice if we go back. Be aware this place only takes cash and checks. No credit card payments. Found that out at the bar when I had to go pay my bill because the waiter didn't mention anything! Lady at the bar said the ATM is at the front. Terrible way to start a Galena visit. Here are some pictures of our food and hopefully this place has better management and nicer staff.

With this restaurant being located in such a charming little town such as Galena, IL, I was a…read morelittle disappointed in the service. From the get go, the lady taking our order was in a bit of a rush. My family was with me and we had a couple questions regarding the menu. I felt that our server's response was abrupt and felt like she was brushing us off to get to the next customer. The food was meh. I mean it wasn't terrible but it was pretty basic. The hubby got a cheeseburger, my daughter got the grilled cheese meal, and I got the buffalo wings. The menu said that celery and carrot sticks came with my order but I just got the wings. When I was able to finally flag down our server to inquire about my veggie sticks and dressing, she said "oh we're out of those" and was about to walk off until I quickly asked her what about the ranch? She then quickly pointed to the little square ranch container that was in the middle of the table. I mean maybe offer other things to accommodate for what's missing or at least tell me that off the bat would have been nice. We pretty much just ate our food and was ready to go right after. The name Paradise Bar & Grill is an oxymoron as we did not feel like we were in paradise.

The service and food was amazing and they were so kind and generous. I got the carnita tacos and…read morethey were incredible and my husband got a chicken burrito which he loved. Would highly recommend and we will absolutely be back.

Let's start with the margaritas are made from scratch...each one...no big slushy machine here…read more Next, while the food had a higher price point than typical Tex-Mex, I had 30+ shrimp in my entree. I found that a tasty value! We are from Texas and know good flavors...Ayala's makes the list for us. It is not a simple burrito or taco, although that is available, it's good Mexican food. We will be back.