We hosted my dad's 65th birthday party at Lucia Rose, and it was absolutely perfect! Laura guided…read moreus through the entire planning process, making everything feel easy and stress-free. She was always responsive, took care of every detail, and offered great professional advice on the menu, decor, and more. We'll definitely be hosting future events at Lucia Rose and are so grateful to Laura for making it such a wonderful experience!

Lunch Review! I've loved coming to Lucia Rose for dinner…read morebut recently visited for lunch. Their standard menu is still offered as well as lunch sandwiches and a prefix menu! What a great idea for $23 to get a singular portion of an antipasta, salad, and smaller entree. I got the meatball, baby gem caesar, and spicy rigatoni pasta. I came hungry and left with leftovers. The caesar salad and pasta were amazing! The meatball was good but ricotta was served room temp where meatball was served hot. My friend and I agreed the temp difference was off. She got the meatball, roasted beet salad, and chicken parm sandwich. The beet salad wasn't her favorite as the arugula kept getting stuck in her teeth. The chicken parm sandwich had great flavor and was a large portion! I love this idea of a prefix menu for a fun lunch out. Highly recommend dinner OR lunch at Lucia Rose as you won't be disappointed.

Tannin's is such a fun little spot! I love a good glass of wine, but their cocktail menu is…read moreimpressive, so I actually winded up choosing a couple of those instead. Both were absolute perfection, and so reasonably priced at about $13 a piece. Service was sweet and gave us plenty of patience when it was taking us forever to make a decision. I would very happily return!

We love tannins! My husband and I come once a month and we always enjoy the variety of drinks that…read morethey have. The servers are always fun and well engaging. It's a cozy little spot that has live music some nights of the week! Winter is especially fun when they have their fall sangria!

Wine with Me is a niche experience in Itasca for your libation needs. I came in as a first-timer,…read moreasking for guidance and recommendations. I met the owner, who was very hospitable. He gave me a small tour. Advised that they have tables for tastings and even offer a small array of crackers and meats, but they are not a restaurant. He added that it's not uncommon for regulars to visit a local restaurant and just bring their food with them to enjoy their wine. There's also a selection of craft beers and spirits to choose from. We even discussed Uncle Nearest whisky! After a recommendation from the owner, I chose the VDR; Very Dark Red wine. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to go back to try more!

Went to check out this place for my son's wedding event. The staff is over the top friendly and…read moreowner is so down to earth. They walked us through what usually occurs and what works and what doesn't. We tasted some wines and got a great vibe from the place. Love local places and this one gives off a charm in itself. Mark the owner has a hidden gem with this place !

Koze is a great location for those learning about wine or simply visiting friends. They have a…read morehuge, ever changing wine list, a few beers and cocktails, and a number of snacks. Their service is strong on education and always offers a smile. Matt's Fliggt School program will always help you better understand the wine world. It can be loud if they are busy, but never so much that you can't talk with a friend.

This is one my favorite spots! Great menu of BTG from all over the world in a cute little venue…read morewith friendly, attentive service. Glasses are polished and appropriate for the pour and you can always find something new. They have little nibbles you can order and have great prices for take home bottles!

Really cute wine bar in Villa Park! Super cool inside (love the exposed brick) with plenty of…read moreseating. Drinks are really good and wine selection is great. The bar tender is very friendly and helpful. No long wait and no pressure. Really appreciate the hospitality and good vibes. 10/10. Can't wait to go back!

The worst wine bar I've ever been to. Nobody here knows anything about wine. Also NO wine club. NO…read morediscounts or anything reasonable pertaining to a normal wine bar.

I love this place. Friendly, classic, and all the karaoke you can fit in your repertoire…read more Went dancing with a friend to the school upstairs and I endedgling down to Josephine's for real fun.

Talk about a dive bar, lol. The other reviews definitely don't do this place justice. We snagged a…read moreparking spot right off the street in front of the building. No complaints about parking or the walk. Boom, we were there. Now, where it gets interesting. You walk in the building's front door, and it opens up to a room where you can access several businesses. Josephine's is straight to the back. It's very dark, smelly, and loud. This totally reminded me of a dive bar on a college campus (maybe worse?). There's not much seating, especially when it gets crowded. The bar has limited seating, and the seating on the floor is even more limited. The chairs and couch are stained with who knows what. The song books for karaoke are sticky and nasty. From a great perspective, I was sitting in a chair and went to move and felt something poke me. It was a pair of random scissors! The drinks are 2/5 and prices are extremely expensive. I had a root beer float martini, and it was "meh". From a karaoke standpoint, it was decent. Lots of different people singing. Some good, some bad. It was entertaining, and some people were pretty brave, haha. Try this place if you dare. Get here early to get a seat. I don't think I'd come back. Once is enough.

My girlfriend wanted to take me somewhere special for my birthday so picked Positano Wheaton as…read moreit's close by, love Italian food and this looked like a unique Italian restaurant instead of the normal Mama Meatball places. I also liked the reviews by Chicago people who said it was as good as places in the city (yes I used to live in the city and miss it.) Greeted warmly by staff and got a seat in the bar area seating (as opposed to the main seating area which I'll try next time) but this was perfect as Bears and Packers Pt 1 was on tv which was fun to observe but too much was happening at our table for me to really focus on them. The server was smart, funny and super attentive without being overly so and when she didn't know what wine to recommend she sent over a sommelier who set us up with a nice Italian vintage. We started with the mussels. These were ok. Seemed slightly pre-made but this was the only small knock on our entire fantastic meal. Next course was the Pasta: we selected the Rolled Eggplant with ricotta and mozz on top. Got it with "easy cheese" and it was perfectly sumptious and had the exact easy cheese as requested. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and was so very tasty. On the main course, if you've never had Veal this is the place to try it. I love a good Veal Milanese or Parmesan and the Milanese was perfect! Breaded, lightly pan fried with Arugula, large shavings of Parmesan cheese and a properly cooked Polenta side. Delicious! The meal ended with a homemade fluffy, light, exquisite Tiramisu to send us both home very satisfied and happy. Thank you Positano family!

Very old white fish-yuck Great service…read moreNice wine pour Very, very noisy-hard to have a conversation

HOT GIRLS DINE AT GROUNDLEVEL 105! The food.... INSANE! Diverse menu, and amazing service. There…read moreis something for everyone here. Their BBQ is smoked in house, giving the restaurant a delightful aroma. I opted for the French Onion soup (classic but honestly the best i've ever had), then the buffalo chicken wrap with fries. Not just any fries though... their signature garlic cilantro fries. At first I thought "yeah seasoned fries cool." But i'm telling you, DO NOT SLEEP ON THESE FRIES!!! They were so complex, truly took me on a flavor journey. My wrap was so fresh, the chicken was juicy, and the buffalo sauce was amazing. I also want to highlight the service. Joshua was my server and he was so personable and lovely. I tend to be pretty indecisive at restaurants, and he gave me his recommendations which clearly did not lead me astray! He was so patient, and truly set the tone for an amazing dining experience. I personally came here for a solo meal, but I would absolutely come a girls night, go on a date, or bring the family here. The vibes are stellar. 10/10 I will be back when I'm in town!!

I'm not new to this spot, it's one of my favorites! I tried what was new on the menu and let me…read moretell you, it's great ! I have never been disappointed with the food and the service Stop by and have a French 75 and some great food !!

Came here for trivia night. There is a lot to like here. They have a number of coolers that are…read morefilled with beers (and some other cans and bottles). All you do is grab what you want and they'll give you a glass and add it to your tab. They also have 20 beers on tap. And if that wasn't enough, they have a full bar as well! They also have a nice menu, with very good food. It seems like pretty standard bar food at first, but it's really quite elevated. Portion sizes are just okay; they could have a bit more. The staff started out seeming pretty unfriendly. Since everything is generally ordered on your phone (though you can go to anyone and order instead), there isn't a ton of staff interaction. But after I engaged with the bartender and started talking whiskey, he opened up and was more friendly. My main issue is the price point. Their tap beers are $5-$10 for just 5 ounces. The food is similarly steeply priced. If you come here for dinner and drinks, expect to drop $100 for 2 people, no problem.

Great selection!! I was very impressed and liked the ambiance. It was nice and spread out…read more We picked up 1 to drink there and 1 to drink at home. Can selection impressed me more than what they had on draft. I would return.

Smile Burger is a halal burger joint that not only offers various types of burgers, but they also…read morehave shawarmas and sides. We ordered: +the Gladiator Burger - you can opt for a single or a double patty; this came topped with beef bacon, smoked cheese, white sauce, pickled cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, and caramelized onions in a seeded bun +the Chicago Burger - you can opt for a single or a double patty; topped with tomatoes, lettuce, jalapenos, onion rings, caramelized onions, and smoked cheese in a brioche-like bun +an Arabic Shawarma - you can the option from chicken, beef, or a mix of the proteins; comes with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and garlic sauce in a grilled wrap The burgers were generously topped and very juicy - a solid burger joint in the area! We also combo-ed these up to get the side of fries and a drink; we also tried a side of their onion rings and curly fries. I'd be curious to try their wings next time, as they looked crispy and tasty. Staff were friendly and super welcoming! Plenty of parking in the shared strip plaza lot. +halal +juicy burgers +friendly service +ample parking

Walked in this place tried to order from their menu anything I asked for she said we're out, didn't…read moreeven have curly fires, and no hamburger available. Why would you have these on your menu if you don't have them available..