Restaurant upstairs and Pub downstairs. Both spaces are equally cool but in different ways. The…read morestaff is exceptional very friendly and Beckie was incredible. As an Italiana girlie I have very high standards and expectations and came in unsure how good it was going to be. Well I will definitely be coming back. The pasta special that they had tonight was very garlic forward and super yummy. Keeping those vampires at bay tonight which is a great thing. The Brussel sprout side is one of the best that I have had. Their gnocchi was very pillowy and tender. Got the meatball and burrata the only thing I could see making it a little better is more bread to eat all the sauce with. Can't wait to come back.

Second visit...second review. We dined here tonight on the patio with friends. The weather was…read moreperfect, so al fresco was a great choice. We had an awesome waitress: Mariela! So very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable! We all tried different dishes: pot roast, chicken piccata, beef Wellington, and shrimp. We tried the scallops appetizer. Without a doubt, everything was well cooked and delicious! Service was prompt, but not pushy. We will definitely keep this place on our go to list!

Always a good time down at snug!!! Plus, amazing bartender Hailey she will make whatever drink you…read moreneed.

Great little watering hole right on the river. Cold beer and hey enjoy a garlic pizza before ya…read morehead home!!

An absolutely excellent Italian experience, Valentino's impressed on every level. Fantastic food,…read moregreat value for the portions, highly engaged service staff, and a boldness of flavors above expectations. Our table had a host of appetizers including the Meatball Ricotta, Shrimp Oreganata, Fried Provolone, and Calamari. The meatball was absolutely enormous (enough for four to share easily), and was very well balanced by the sauce and creamy ricotta it was served upon. My personal favorite was the calamari though, which was a combination of the rings and tentacles perfectly salted and fried until delightfully crispy. Don'f forget to dunk those in the sauce they provided! For entrees, I tried a little bit of the dry aged pork chop (super smoky, immaculately tender, and subtly sweet), but the chicken piccata, was the star of the show for me. Refreshingly bright from the lemon, salty capers, and marinated artichokes, the dish was savory and refreshing when paired with the crispy fried potatoes. So good, and I think the best chicken piccata I've ever had! The tiramisu and lemoncello cake were big hits at the table, but the creme brûlée was so simple yet perfectly sweet and smooth that it would definitely be my go-to choice next time. You truly cannot go wrong at this place, and would certainly make an excellent date or celebration location that I'd recommend in a heartbeat.

New Italian restaurant in Ottawa in the 100 block of W Main Street…read more Reservations are two days in advance but the walk up on a Saturday was about a 45 (and that's a long estimate) minute wait at the great bar !! Started off with some great draft beers $5 for a Yungling pint and an $18 bourbon flight that my husband raved about. After a bit of a wait but with drinks !! We got a table and since we had looked at the menu at the bar we were ready to order. (You could order food at the bar too we just chose not to as we were in no rush) We got a loaf of fresh bread that came with olive oil for dipping that had some chili flakes in it that gave it a bit of a zing. (My only thing is that it would have been nice to have some Parmesan to shake into it to give it a bit of body beyond just oil). But all in all it was yummy. Onto our main courses. I got the shrimp and calamari Diablo. And yes. It's hot. Spicy and also temperature from the kitchen. But the flavor was amazing and it was full of calamari rings and the little tentacles and some really good sized shrimps too and the linguini was so good. The sauce you could tell was fresh and full of tomato chunks. The husband got chicken shrimp and sausage carbonara. Again full of flavor and meat and peas and delicious pasta. Oh and dessert was two home made cannoli with the pistachios on the ends and the best not too sweet cream inside. For our two meals and two glasses of house red blend ($5 each) it was 80.00. It was plenty of food to make two fat kids very happy. The servers were very nice. The bartenders were friendly as they were super hopping. All in all we will Be back to try more dishes as they all looked great coming out of the kitchen. This is a great date night spot and something new and different than your normal burger, pizza or bar food kinda place. Try it. You will want to come back !!!

Stopped here on way to daughters vball tourney. Service was great, multiple people checked in on…read moreus. Super friendly and welcoming vibes. The bar looked super cool. The cheese curds were as good as the picture. Very big portions and good value. Would def stop again if we're in the area!

The seafood chowder special was good. It was not a thick soup, it was more on the runny side but…read morehad big chunks of seafood. I was not a big fan of the rest of the menu, so I don't know if I would come back here. Food is a bit on the salty side. Our visit was in the evening (Sep/ early Oct), and there was a waft here and there of a stench like sewage? I am not sure why the bar seating had this odor when the bathrooms were on the other side. Was a bit unappetizing but we tried to ignore it. Service was fast when it came to our ordering and drinks came out quickly. Food was on the slow side. See my pics. The seafood chowder special soup was good. The cheese curds were greasy and salty but not bad. My bro had the pickle burger special and he enjoyed it.

I was really excited to check this place out after seeing their cocktail menu online, and in some…read moreways it definitely lived up to the hype. The drinks were excellent--well-balanced, creative, and clearly made with skill. There was also a live musician performing during my visit who was amazing and added a great atmosphere and really elevated the overall vibe. Service, however, was a mixed experience. One of the bartenders (a newer female bartender) was very friendly, attentive, and showed a lot of potential--she made a great impression despite seeming a bit new. Unfortunately, the other bartender completely brought the experience down. He came across as rude, disengaged, and honestly like he didn't want to be there at all. I understand it was a busy night, but there was very little sense of urgency from him, and wait times felt longer than they should have been--even factoring in the crowd. That said, I do understand everyone can have an off night, and given how good the drinks and atmosphere were (plus the positive reviews I've seen elsewhere), I'd likely be willing to give it another shot. Overall, great cocktails and ambiance, but inconsistent service keeps it from being a top-tier experience--for now. I will be happy to update following a repeat visit.

We love stopping in to this cozy wind bar when we are in Ottawa. It has such a continental flavor!…read moreThe cocktail selection is innovative and changes when new ideas present themselves. Wine selection is varied and prices are reasonable for the quality. Art by local artists decorates the walls, adding to the atmosphere. Never disappoints!

A clean, well lighted space, they have live music play on weekend nights (and perhaps weekday?)…read more We stopped in one Friday night to listen to jazz and drink cocktails. The cocktails are good, especially the Oat Fashioned and the Toranto.

Take Flight Spirits is such a fun and unique spot with truly delicious drink options. I personally…read morelove the Dirty Hippie (a dirty chai with rum) or the Hibiscus Daiquiri. Both drinks are fantastic, depending on your mood. They offer some snacks for purchase, but one of the best parts is that you're welcome to bring your own food, making it a great place to hang out without feeling limited. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends, catch a live performance, enjoy trivia night, or check out one of their many other events. Their website has an updated list of what's coming up, which makes planning easy. Adding to the ambience, you'll find a few tables that are actually chalk board tables so you can draw or play games on the chalkboard tables if you want. It's so fun! The staff has always been kind, welcoming, and great at crafting drinks. Take Flight Spirits is definitely one of my favorite local spots!

Went here for dinner around 6PM and we had left before Karaoke was supposed to start at 8PM. The…read morerestaurant interior is absolutely amazing and clean and was stunningly decorated. The food was as good as the pictures below show it and were very impressed. We each had dessert as well and enjoyed it. Our waitress was very polite and kind and we had no issues. We had the opportunity to meet the owners who were very friendly and were very concerned that we had a good meal. This will be a place that we intend to return to when we are in Morris.

They have the best Mexican food I've had anywhere in this area! Strongly recommend this place, the…read morestaff is amazing and I've never had anything bad from here. Their complimentary chips and salsa are the best and all homemade!

Came here on a whim with a group of friends, we were all in the Starved Rock area for our friend's…read morebachelor party. We were so blown away by this place!! First off, the ladies who work there (shout out to Lily and Alicia!!) were so friendly and so helpful when they took the time to go over the menu with us. The food here..... omg. Coming from Chicago we have high expectations for food, and this place EXCEEDED them. Caviar on the menu in a small town dive bar? Yes please! Everything we had was just so good... that we had to come back for a second time before we left. I tried to order the bread/cheese/jam plate for a second time, but seemed like everyone else loved it too as they were out! The burgers, the oysters, the steak, even the french toast...were also outstanding. From the outside it looks like you're going to walk into a real simple, small town dive bar. But inside has SO much more to be explored. Highly recommend anyone that's in the area to stop in here, you will not regret it.

Amazing Tequila selection, rotating menu and excellent knowledgeable Staff (Lilly)…read more Would highly recommend to anyone wanting an excellent Tequila selection and great food.

Update Made a return visit to see my favorite mixologist…read morecreate another fantastic espresso martini for me and an old fashioned for my husband. This time we got to meet her parents visiting from Minnesota too and a good time was had by all. Really cool setting in the old Westclock factory building. Be sure to stop by next time you're in Peru.

A small batch micro distillery that produces fantastic craft beverages inside Peru's historic…read moreWestclox building. They have a diverse selection of fruited brandies,rums,whiskey and vodka. They offer an array of handcrafted cocktails as well as tours and bottles for purchase. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. We were lucky to meet Casey,an award winning distiller that gave us a brief history tour of the Westclox building,Peru and his background in the business. We visited on a Friday afternoon and it was not crowded so we had a nice conversation with the bartender ( sorry we don't have a name) as she made us some of the best cocktails we ever had. My wife had the Expresso Martini and I had an Old Fashion. Great flavor and reasonably priced. Check their website for hours and tour options. This is a real hidden gem and we can't wait to go back!

Good good food and service and a great family. I love their steak burritos. Taco Tuesday is…read moreawesome.

Amazing food! While the restaurant is very small they produce high quality great tasting food!read more