3.5 rounded up to 4. 10/12/2024…read more I was excited to finally dine at Mandrake for my wedding anniversary dinner. I've passed by and saw the restaurant's progression with eager anticipation. The aesthetic looked beautiful, the seasonal menu seemed right up my alley, and I couldn't wait to try a new fine dining restaurant in Geneva. My husband made the RSVP & informed Mandrake about our anniversary. The indoor dining area is nicely decorated, but quite small. We were greeted and congratulated when we arrived, waited for bit for a table to open up, and we each ordered a Mandrake signature old fashioned while looking over the fall menu. Our drinks were waiting at our tiny table. There must have been a slight mix up with who our waiter would be because the hostess, Josh, and another waitress asked if we were helped within about 15 minutes of us sitting down. We eventually placed our order with Josh K. The Old Fashioneds ($17) we're ok. I love Old Fashioneds. They're one of my favorite cocktails. So I might be nit-picking here, but I noticed they used lemon peel instead of orange peel. That would've been fine if that's what was described on the menu, but alas, the menu stated orange zest. I'm not too picky about the ice in my cocktails, but did notice that the cube was not uniform in size and not clear at all. We ordered the Oysters in the half shell ($27). I liked the oysters and the accompaniments, but was surprised that they weren't already detached. The Seared sea scallops (28) were the best part of the whole dinner. The scallops were cooked well, the spiced carrot puree was delicious, and the hazelnut dukkah added a nice touch. We each ordered Frost bitten to the core ($17). This fall drink was delicious, light, and well-balanced. Highly recommended if you like apple cider. Our half order of the Garam masala lamb rack ($35) was also cooked nicely. It wasn't gamey at all. The grilled muscat grape relish was a bit bland and didn't really add much to the dish. The coffee rubbed hangar steak ($35) was good overall. I enjoyed the pistachio salsa verde, but the dish wasn't uniform to be considered give dining. Done parts of the sweet potato pavé we're good, but other parts were very dry (I think depending on whether fattier or drier parts of the steak were on top). For dessert, we shared a Hazelnut yum yum ($17). It had all of my favorite dessert flavors so it had to be fantastic, right? It was good but there wasn't enough uniform crunch. There were only 3 candied hazelnuts. I think they should have crushed and spread them over the entire dessert. Overall, Mandrake was good. If you're already in Geneva and want to try something new ..it's worth giving it a try. However, there are plenty of other places that do drinks and food better...without calling themselves fine dining.

We finally made it to Mandrake! It was our first time visiting since opening, and it was better…read morethan our expectation. The decor was modern yet appropriately fit to the name (you'd see roots decor on the ceiling). Our wait staff was friendly and helpful in explaining the summer menu. While the menu didn't indicate Gluten Free or Friendly, our wait staff explained the items that can be readily made Gluten Friendly. We opted for the following: - Strawberry Burrata (the crostini was on the side for me): creaminess of burrata, strawberry sauce, and freeze dried strawberry with a hint of red peppercorn were a delightful starter. It's almost a dessert! - Duck Breast (over a bed of crisped coconut rice): the duck breast was perfectly cooked - the meat was tender and the skin was crispy. - Rack of Lamb (served with tostones): I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this was this lamb was prepared in a way that it was not gamy at all! The tostones and chimichurri sauce paired well with the lamb. - Seasonal sorbet (three flavors over crumbles of macadamia nuts and plantain chips): with flavors like prickly pear, mango, and guava, what's not to like? The sorbets were elevated with sauces on each flavor. We definitely will be back another time. Hopefully it would be on a sunny day so we can experience the outdoor seating area which also looks very inviting.

If you're looking for an incredible meal in downtown Geneva, Gia Mia is the spot. From the…read moreatmosphere to the service, everything was top-notch, but the food is what will keep me coming back. * The Calamari: I don't say this lightly--this is some of the best calamari I have ever eaten in my life. It was perfectly crisp, tender, and seasoned to perfection. If you go, do not skip this. * The Pizza: Truly fantastic. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and a proper oven. The crust had that perfect chew-to-char ratio that only a great wood-fired pizza gets. Geneva has a lot of dining options, but Gia Mia stands out as a clear winner. Whether you're a local or just visiting for the day, make sure this is on your list. I'll definitely be back!

First time eating at a Gia Mia. Service was great. Atmosphere was cozy. The menu had so much…read morethat I wanted to try. Looking around at other tables, I saw some really good looking food coming out. Everything we ended up ordering was great. The cocktails (old fashion) were also very good. Will definitely be back.

My husband and I are moving to Bartlett and have been looking at the many offerings the area has to…read moreoffer since starting our build. Le P'tit was the first to pop up on my feed and immediately caught my attention due to its unique menu, historic building, and secluded outdoor oasis for the fair weather seasons. When asked where I wanted to have dinner on my birthday, the answer was easy, L'ptit! We were greeted by the Chef Chopra outside, who welcomed us and asked us to choose the seat that suited us best in or outdoors. We chose a seat outside as it seemed most guests were enjoying the nice weather in the garden. Chef Chopra introduced himself and explained the complimentary montadito, and presented the current specials. We loved that he took time to ask what brought us in, and when we said that we were building a new home in Bartlett only minutes away, he shared that although he has been all over the world he always misses good old Bartlett, IL. This is the kind of connection and service you won't find at franchise restaurants! We enjoyed cocktails, myself a dirty tini with bleu cheese stuffed olives, and my husband the traditional old fashioned and the P'tit old fashioned - both of which he enjoyed. We ordered the hummus for an appetizer - my husband never orders humus. Not a drop was left. It was so flavorful, and since I am intolerant to gluten we loved that it was served with cucumber "chips". We will definitely order this again! Our entrees were both specials - mine the steak and shrimp tower and my husband's the Birria. We could t decide whose was better. The shrimp and steak were so flavorful and beautifully cooked, and the beef and consommé of my husband's was out of this world. My takeaways from Le P'tit: We will be there - regularly, before we move into our home, and after! Have a cocktail, they are fabulous. Talk to Chef Chopra any chance you get. He has seen the world and loves to see his guests enjoying his menu and the atmosphere of his establishment. This is what supporting local is about! Enjoy your time at Le P'tit. Savor. Take a moment to slow down, disconnect from the outside and connect with the ones around you and enjoy the wonderfully and thoughtfully prepared dishes on the menu. We can't wait to be back!

Cute little place with amazing small plates at a great price too!…read moreService was really good as well! They were attentive but not over bearing which was very nice! Great prices as well since we had maybe 4 plates that we shared along with a bottle of wine and the bill was under $100 which is hard to do nowadays!

This location closed. There is another Altiro in downtown Geneva!! On 3rd street but sure why it's…read morenot listed here on Yelp. It's great!! 507 S 3rd St Unit B, Geneva, IL 60134

My husband and I went here for lunch, it's been awhile since we've been here and we remembered it…read morebeing decent. It was pretty empty when we got there and we couldn't get a hold of anyone to seat us for awhile because she was in the patio area and didn't see us. It wasn't a big deal though. The elotes were way too acidic for us, too like forward. The mussels were decent, but the sauce was very strong tomato flavor...and nothing else. The pork tacos were very tough and dry. We were not fan of that one. The shrimp tacos were pretty good. The sauce was good and seasoned well. The steak tacos were super cheesy! I liked the tomatillo avocado salsa for it too. The churros were okay haha nothing too crazy special about it really. We didn't know it was raspberry flavored though, it didn't say on the menu.

The service here is always top notch! Everyone here genuinely wants you to enjoy your night. Last…read moreweek, my mom and I stopped in for my birthday and sat at the bar - Joe the GM and Lauren made it extra special. Lauren makes the best fig martinis and Joe gave great recommendations. We chose the mussels which were amazing - a must try if you haven't been before! Fire and Wine is always our go to in Glen Ellyn!

Absolutely love this intimate restaurant in the heart of Glen Ellyn. The low lighting and warm…read moreatmosphere are perfect for a date night or girls night out with a glass of wine. They have an excellent bar up front and make great cocktails- my husband and dad both love the classic old fashion! I'm a sucker for a nice glass of Pinot Noir. If you're dining in (and you really should!) The pasta bolognese is a must have. Always amazing. And the black pepper shrimp over polenta is an amazing appetizer! So rich and delicious. These are both part of my go-to order here. Recently expanded my order and tried the short rib over polenta for the first time, it was amazing. Tender. Flavorful. Good sized portion. Wonderful. Will absolutely get again. For dessert, and there's always room for dessert here in my opinion, I love to get the rich panna cotta. This past time though we got the butterscotch budino, which was smooth and rich without being overly sweet. It was perfect to share (or not)! Just enough hint of butterscotch and topped with a crumbled shortbread cookie to an add a little crunch to the otherwise creamy treat. The staff is always helpful in making recommendations to suit your tastes too! There is a call ahead wait list and they've also started taking reservations. Enjoy your night out in Glen Ellyn at Fire and Wine, cheers!

The service is always good, and the food is always on point! We love coming here. Their salads are…read moregreat and the truffle fries are my go to! It's a Glen Ellyn favorite!

I think this is our third time here. The food is alright for what it is, and I've never felt blown…read moreaway by anything I've ordered. It seems like many people love it here since it's always crowded on the weekends. The nashville hot chicken sandwich and nashville hot chicken bao buns are delicious. The chicken is crispy and the flavors are good. The bao buns were so soft and the texture was great. All the flavors from the chicken, slaw, and pickle worked so well together. We've also had their brownie for dessert a previous time and it was delicious. Idk if I remember their mac and cheese being this dry from the previous times because if I remembered it that way, I probably would not have ordered it this time. It basically just tasted like plain noodles. There was like a tsp of thin cheese sauce at the bottom of the plate. For a side that costs $8 I don't think it's worth it, especially because I didn't want to even eat it. It was also served to us cold, so perhaps it was just sitting out for awhile.

Wow, this place was absolutely delicious! We were seated outside and were helped right away, which…read moremade for a great start to the experience. I ordered the Tinto de Verano, and it was really good. It was a bit strong and reminded me of a sangria. For tapas, we got the #21 shrimp dish, which was packed with flavor. The combination of sauces and spices paired perfectly with the shrimp. We also ordered the #35 calamari, which was equally delicious. The calamari was light and airy, and the accompanying sauces added even more flavor. We also shared the patatas bravas, which were crispy and had a nice little kick to them. Overall, the food was excellent, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was really enjoyable. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes!

First of all, I could not make reservations because apparently they don't take it for less parties…read moreof four people. So we came here on a random Friday night to test our luck to get a table at 7 o'clock for two people. We got lucky and got to sit inside because that's where we wanted to sit although they do have sidewalk or outdoor seating as well. I thought sitting inside would be cooler, but I was wrong as all the doors and windows were open and I don't believe the AC was on at all. Well, the menu is pretty extensive. I will say that a vegetarian could definitely eat here as well as anyone else. This is our first visit here and as you can tell from the photos ordered quite a bit of food. And typical top of style the portions are pretty small, but they are meant to be shared. It was actually too much food for two people who were already hungry. Some of the standouts were definitely the meatballs and the salad salads. The jamon iberico was absolutely incredible. Not pictured was the picture of sangria we ordered. We got the rosé and to be quite honest with all of the heat. It actually watered down way too quickly. And it also came in a plastic picture, which was a bit of a turn off. The shrimp with garlic was good, but the garlic was hard to taste because it was also covered or doused in a lot of tomato base or tomato sauce. I was really looking forward to a very clear buttery or olive oil sauce that was saturated with garlic. The mushrooms were OK as well, but again too much tomato in this dish that I'm not used to. The potatoes were also very tasty and well seasoned, and the sauce on it was just right. I think this is a good option for people who want top us in the suburbs however, I will say that I hope they do some tweaking to the recipes as well so that they have something that truly makes them stand out and unique.

My party of 4 celebrated a few birthdays (including me!). Originally our reservations was at…read moreanother tapas place, but unbeknownst to us the first place we chose closed for the night for a staff function. Having been to COA before, my brother and I suggested it which worked out even better than expected! First the service was top notch from beginning to end. Our server was Ana, who was kind, super attentive, and made some excellent recommendations that was delicious. The food is exquisite in and of itself. We ordered several hot tapas in addition to a mixed paella and three skirt steak tacos. A couple of the tapas only had three servings and seeing as how we had 4 in the party, she upped the amount to 4. Now that's called dedication. During the course of the night, one of the member's of my party had a slight accident. Well management (Carlos and Kim) was on top of it from the get go and GRACIOUSLY took care of us throughout the night, making sure our service was OK. Hospitality like this is rare because you don't see many members of management walking table to table to make sure their guests are having a good experience. And Carlos did that throughout the night. Come for the food, stay for the experience. You won't be disappointed!

Great food! Very sumptuous! Plating is gorgeous. Service is dedicated, our server was a little…read moreconfused, but we were a big party, so understandable. A nice place to hang out.