Each time we come to Le Cochen we love it. This time we came for happy hour (1/2 price glasses of…read morewine and discounted appetizers). We sat on the patio, they have shaded or sun and lots of tables. I had the Chardonnay and it was really good! We had the smoked salmon appetizer and the potato skewers. I'm not a fan of salmon, but with the sauce they provide, it was doable. The potatoes were so good, crispy on the outside, but they explode into creaminess when you bite them. We didn't have them this time, but the calamari appetizer is my favorite! We were having such a good time, we decided to stay for dinner. I had the Coq au vin and loved it. I usually get the Beef bourguignon because that is also really good. My husband had that and it did not disappoint. Service was great, as always! One of the best restaurants in Geneva.

Time was (in the not-too-distant past) you had to go downtown to have an upscale or…read moreoff-the-beaten-path dinner. You know, when parking was less than a car payment? It took a number of years but enterprising restauranteurs laid claim to appropriate buildings and neighborhoods opening places where you could actually get something interesting to eat. Hell, even BERWYN has a fine-dining joint (or 2)! The "3rd Street" corridor in Batavia is prima facie evidence this crusade is thriving, as there are a BUNCH of great places on that Rue to stuff your face in style, (and drink accordingly.) We've been working our way down the street; as I have been in the mood for French, Le Cochon was high on the list. It was late afternoon when I and a foodie pal of mine visited. The rooms were at once light, open and airy, yet personal. The bar was adjacent and it looked heroically stocked. The waiter was personable and pleasant. The menu shouted "Bistro", and actually was sort of irritating, 'cos even after poring over it online before, everything looked so good I couldn't make up my mind! But rules are rules, and I have mine. When I go into a place for the first time, I always try to get the specialty of the house. As this is a "bistro" I finally swung with the Escargot and Steak Frites. Cliche'd, I know, but c'est le cuisine. My pal bucked tradition and went with a Burger. I should say here the house is known for a Pork Belly dish, but Belly of Pork (unless it's cured into Bacon) is a protein I will not eat. There's not much I won't stuff down my gullet, but Pork Belly is one. I just don't like that much fat. The good news? More for YOU! But I digress... The 'Scargots were classic in prep and top-notch in quality. As expected there was a lagniappe course in sopping pieces of the excellent baguette provided from the bread service in the garlicky butter remaining after munching the snails. It was a Hanger Steak wot arrived on my plate replete with an herb-y compound butter. I ordered the steak "Rare-Bleu", and it was the perfect temp, even with serious char marking. The steak was chunk-cut when served. I blessed the chef for seasoning the steak deftly. The Frites came with ketchup and aioli, they were great. There was nothing out of the ordinary about my pals burger, but he IS a knowledgeable foodie and reported it was delicious. Burgers are pretty easy to do, but to get one of championship quality takes skill. Notable were the two rashers of excellent, thick Bacon hanging over the sides of the sandwich. The chef here hit the mark! The Predominantly French WineList is dizzying expensive for bottles. My pal is an experienced oenophile and says the list shows care, but Oy! the prices! He's a very successful businessman, and even HE thought the prices were high. In contrast, the "per glass" prices were normal. LeCochon IS in a posh neighborhood, after all. I had a glass of Rhône blend which was hand-in-glove with my steak. Flavors outasite! Fine coffee and a classic Crème Brûlée for afters. I know somewhere behind the bar they prolly had a Calvados, which would have topped the meal off with a gold ribbon, but I was driving, and there are many miles between LeCochon and Stately Breakwind Manor. A wonderful feed, and a surprisingly good value considering the high quality. I'll bet that "light and airy" vibe turns quite romantic after dark; but know the tables are actually quite cozy together. There are a few booths available-try to snarf one of those if you're on a date. Throwing 5 for this super boîte. Eat here soon!

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.

I normally have positive experiences at local restaurants and was looking forward to experiencing…read moreone on a Saturday night at Portofino Trattoria in Campton Hills but unfortunately a 1 hr 45 minute wait for 3 pretty basic dishes that were obviously rushed in being prepared left a bad impression on us. We sat at the bar and the one bartender tried his best to keep up with the drink orders for the whole restaurant & the bar patrons drink & food orders. As we approached a wait of 1 hour & 35 minutes, we asked the bartender to have the meals placed in to go boxes. 10 more minutes go by without our meals and we asked to speak to a member of management. What was concerning was the restaurant manager on duty only came out when we requested to speak with a manager. In a calm tone, asked the manager on duty if a 1 hr 45 minute wait for our meals was reasonable. He tried to tell us that they were very busy and the kitchen was behind. Agreed. When asked if we should pay for a meal that was severely delayed he agreed the wait was excessive and he would cover the cost of the meal. I appreciate this reaction from the manager on duty. Unfortunately, when we took our meals to go, we didn't have a good experience with the meals. Received one chicken breast grilled and one breaded for the Portofino Pollo dish. Looked like they grabbed what was up at the time in the kitchen and placed it in the to go containers. Flavors were bland, likely a result of being rushed after a 1 hr 45 min wait. This might be coincidental but being short staffed at the Compton Hills location when they are opening a new location in Geneva is probably what led to the severe delays from the kitchen in servicing meals. Hope the opening of the Geneva location doesn't adversely impact the Campton Hills location beyond our dining visit experience. I gave a rating of 2 as the Manager on Duty did agree to cover the meal cost. The bartender tried to keep us from leaving by offering us a drink on the house to stay after we asked for the meals to be placed in to go boxes to take home at that point versus staying and dining. Proactive customer support would've helped versus a reactive attempt of customer support. Didn't penalize the bartender and provided a cash tip since the kitchen's delay was not his fault. Let's hope Portofino Trattoria does better in the future.

The service was excellent- Chloe was very attentive and professional-…read more The entrees very disappointing, as well as the stale bread. A waisted lunch and Sunday. Will not be back for a while.

Another absolutely fantastic experience at EJ's! From the moment we sat down at the bar, Stephanie…read moregreeted us with a smile and knew exactly what drinks we were having. That kind of personal service makes you feel like a regular from the second you walk in. Erik was just as warm, welcoming, and entertaining as always. He even shared the story of his trained fly--which had us laughing! Great food, great drinks, incredible service, and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back. The staff at EJ's makes every visit feel special. Another five-star experience. Thanks, EJ's--we'll definitely be back!

My wife recommended Simple Ej's and she nailed it. The smash burgers are juicy and tasty. I added…read morea 2nd patty. You have the option a to add a patty, an egg, or bacon. The fries are cooked in beef tallow and you can taste the difference. Nice and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Rather large seating area/bar. HUGE tv I think I heard 21'. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. We had a couple questions and she easily answered them all. The owner stopped by the table to see how things went. We let him know it was all amazing and we will be back. This is a for sure recommendation from us!

A group dinner at Nobel House left us hungry for more (in a good way!)…read more This is a pretty sizable restaurant with a bar along half of one wall and plenty of tables of varying sizes that can accommodate whatever you throw at them. There is ample lighting and the staff is welcoming and friendly. The food is BBQ and they have a little bit of everything to offer. That is great, but makes it hard to choose what you want! We certainly had that problem but ultimately were very happy with our meals. They pretty much cover all the bases as far as BBQ and the sides. The flavors were very tasty! Having one in Glen Ellyn won't have us running back to this location but that is only on account of circumstance.

(Former) Nobel House 'regular' here…read more.. What happened? Inflation, greed, complacency... Nobel House is in a tailspin. These days the price hikes are expected, nothing new, and the day Nobel started to impose a penalty for paying via credit card (which initially they were ALSO taxing, and at a rate no less that was higher than Geneva's local tax percentage) was when I started only paying with cash. Hey, I like(d) their food and love(d) their employees, I'm willing to pay out the nose and jump through hoops for the experience. I'll admit, I went from eating there almost every day during Covid to maybe once a month, but when my family asks me where we should go out, Nobel is ALWAYS the first that comes to mind. Within the past week I've visiting Nobel for the last time. Prices notably up again, check. Many new employees, slower service, and uh oh, what's this, the food quality is in the toilet? Couple that with another service by Kelli and her terrible attitude, and things aren't looking great. Portions. Like everywhere else, as I said, at Nobel the prices are up and portions are down. My wife's favorite though, their lobster roll (formerly one of the best I've ever had in the United States, and I travel along the east coast quite a bit), has taken a hit harder than anything else on their menu from what I can ascertain. $31 now, which isn't new, it's been $31 since the beginning of 2026 from what I can remember, but $31 and it's probably 30% smaller than it used to be. For $31 you get a lobster roll that literally looks like a piece of Texas toast folded in half now, a 30% smaller portion of lobster, and if by some off chance you order the side salad, the side salad is also smaller. I can go on about all of the other cuts that are evident, but the $31 lobster roll is about the best display of the dismal direction Nobel House is headed. Sad... Nobel House, you'll be missed.

Our favorite restaurant in Glen Ellyn! Staff is great, steaks are always cooked perfectly, super…read moreaccommodating as we have a 6 month old who we have brought multiple times! Also the beignets are to die for.

This is a nice location and good food hindered by just ok service. When talking with folks, they…read moreare friendly and knowledgeable but after a couple of visits, the slowness is consistent. The bar is consistently too loud for conversation. Too bad the quietest table is by the street. Still, the happy hour is compelling as long as you aren't in a rush.

Great patio and intimate but spacious interior!While the tacos and guacamole trio are fantastic, it…read morewould have been wonderful to have had an à la carte taco menu to mix and match. Ahí tuna was amazing and the barbacoa was okay- just not very flavorful. It seems like they have nervousness to season their proteins, but the salsas make up for it! Loved the habanero and jalapeño salsa! Looking forward to an opportunity to the taco platter with one of each to try more. The cocktails make the stop worth it though! We have tried 4 or 5 margaritas and they have all been wonderful!

Rude hostess, wouldn't let us sit with family when there were 20 open tables, 3 open next to their…read moretable... The claim they were busy is laughable. As in the picture there were at least 2/3s of the outside seating available. I would have sat with my family and ordered, but when you are rude up front it really ruins my appetite. We went to another restaurant after and it ended up being great, with actually friendly staff! Such an interesting choice to turn away people trying to sit with family. Mind you the entire time we sat outside the restaurant waiting for them to finish, there were 3 tables surrounding them that were open. Ridiculous

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.