Talk about environmental stewardship in all the right places. Visited your property for a TedX talk…read moreand able to tour your property. Enjoyed learning of your local levels of conservation bridging the way for others to learn. Thank you for your educational layers, your land use and your kindness to those who visit. Hands down a great place to come whether adult or to guide the young. What a beautiful way to leave a positive imprint in this world. Thank you for being inclusive to community coming your way!

McDonald Farm is a simple self discovery landscape with exhibits that demonstrate land useage and…read moreconservation. The volunteers are friendly, but not immediately helpful as they go about their daily duties. Nice place to bring a lunch & eat. I didn't check out the restrooms, so no review there. Quite a pleasant place to visit for a short time. Great for kids!

I would absolutely do this again in a heart beat! My boyfriend and I had such a great time walking…read morearound Naperville and learning its history while enjoying a verity of different dishes, some of which I wouldn't have thought to try if I were out exploring by myself. Mike was an incredible tour guide! Funny, personable and knowledgeable!! We had so many laughs our group. By the end of it, we all felt like friends who had know each other for years. We even said it would be fun to have a reunion tour. It was a memorable day, one I will cherish for a long time to come. This is an absolutely must do if you're in Naperville! Doesn't matter if you've lived here your whole life, or just passing through. You won't regret the experience

I was a suburbanite long before I became the savvy city girl that I am today. In the time of…read morecurfews and strict parental rules, downtown Naperville was the next best thing to hanging out in the city. Yes, I understand, a distant second place! So, when I saw the Groupon for this tour, I had to seize the opportunity to reacquaint myself with a big part of my childhood. First of all, Naperville has come a very long way from what I remember it to be like. It's now a bustling suburban downtown with a wide variety of eateries both chain and local, shopping and service oriented establishments. It automatically made me very excited about what I was going to learn that day. This tour has a great balance between history and food. Mike, the tour guide is passionate about what he does and it's clear from his historical accounts about downtown Naperville. The tour stars out at the old Kroehler Furniture factory which has long since been re-purposed as condos and retail space. From here begins the leisurely two mile walk (comfortable shoes are a must for this tour) into the historic district of Naperville to feast on the beautiful architecture that has allowed it to acquired its historic status. Food stops on our Sunday tour included: 1. Orazio's Pub, which started doing toasted subs long before Quizno's came around and a hearty bowl of peasant style potato soup. 2. Quigley's Irish Pub, which is the actual pub from Dublin, Ireland! They dismantled it and brought it all the way here. I fell in love with this place and can't wait to go back for the Reuben egg rolls. They were AMAZING!!! 3. LeChocolat du Bouchard, where we actually met Cathy Bouchard who gave a very interesting mini lecture on the history and health benefits of the super-food Cacao. I loved it so much that I can't wait to attend a full seminar at her chocolaterie. What stood out as much as her passionate lecture was the Mexican Hot Chocolate. OH. MY. GOD. It left me swooooooooooning!!!!!!!!!!! That's reason enough to go back there. It was a warm day when we took the tour and I still gulped down every last drop of my drink! 4. Twisted Olive (even though this was only supposed to be a Saturday stop), where we sampled flavored olive oils I didn't even know existed. We were pressed for time here, but I would love to go back and purchase the habenero and cilantro olive oils. I really feel like they might take some basic recipes up a few notches! 5. Cookie Dough Creations, to sample actual cookie dough ice cream and cake batter. This was good, but a little too rich for my tastes. I actually couldn't finish my tasting portions of the two items. 6. Giordano's for a slice of heavenly stuffed cheese pizza. From here, the tour ended and you could continue exploring on your own or do anything else you pleased. The only negative comment I have about it is in the day and age of dietary restrictions, vegetarians and vegans, Mike should have really inquired if my friend and I had any restrictions he should be aware of because we were attending a food tour after all! So, I was sad to not sample the subs or soup at Orazio's because they were pork based, which I do not eat. From what I could tell, everyone else really enjoyed both items because they were gone in a flash. It was a great tour and I would recommend it to anyone who is in the area. Even if you're not, it's worth the drive to Naperville to participate in it.

Where do I begin?! I started my meal off with the focaccia spread with the ricotta honey. Needless…read moreto say, it is brilliant and so addicting!! Then, I also threw in the risotto cakes with tomato sauce in them and they were so scrumptious!! But, when I got to my meal? Wow!!! I got the bolognese pasta and the noodles are definitely homemade, the size of large ribbons just tumbled onto your plate. It brought me back to when my grandparents used to make their Sunday Gravy!! It was so amazinggggg! I hear that the atmosphere is beautiful and the wine is even better! On top of all of this? The prices are actually reasonable which was the biggest surprise to me because when you have deliciousness like this? It usually comes at a price! Although, I did have to tip the delivery driver but the meal was perfection! I do not regret it whatsoever! This place is a revelation.

Great food, great service, best pizza I have had in a long time. With the Negronis too jeez. I will…read morebe back.

Came here for dinner, service was fast and friendly!…read more My son had the pizza kids meal. The size was perfect with plenty of leftovers. I had the lemon chicken pasta. I thought it would be creamier. It had a very tangy lemon sauce with angel hair pasta. The chicken was broiled. It was just ok, I wouldn't get it again. I ordered a Caesar salad on the side for a small up-charge. It was great and big enough that I brought some home.

We went for dinner yesterday. (a Saturday night). It wasnt busy which isn't usually a good sign and…read morewe should have left then. Bruschetta app was good. I had linguine with white clam sauce and it was good but I wouldn't go back for it. DH ordered the Saturday special prime rib. He ordered it cooked medium and it was served rare. DD ordered pasta with vodka sauce and add shrimp for $$. Shrimp still had tails on it, one of them was actually cold and she said they had a weird taste so she ate none of them. (she is an adult and has eaten lots of shrimp in her life). Too much sauce on the pastas. DD #2 had cheese ravioli with marinara and again a boatload of sauce but she liked her ravioli. For the poor quality of the food and cost we won't be back.

I ordered Fontina's through DoorDash. I wanted a roast beef sandwich. The sandwich was beyond my…read moreexpectations! The amount of meat was phenomenal! It was thinly sliced and very tender. I asked for lettuce and red onions. Both were fresh and plentiful. I had read reviews about their excellent meatballs. I had to see for myself if they were good. They were great! They were tender and flavorful! I will definitely be ordering from Fontina's Italian Kitchen again.

This is like a hidden gem sitting right next to Jewel-Osco. We always order capri and Italian, my…read morepicky eater loves the 6" Italian sandwich. Maybe next time we will try their pasta. We have not eaten at their restaurant as we always buy to go. Even thought it is to go, they really take time to listen to your orders and they are fast. The sandwiches are packed nicely and labeled. Instead of going to subway or Jimmy John's we come here, don't mind paying extra.

Me and my wife have been coming here since we moved to Plainfield in 2018 and it has never…read moredisappointed. Today we came for our 9th wedding anniversary and did not make an appointment we said we would wait the 20 minutes because we love the food so much. While we waited we talked with the host who ended up being the owner and chef. We explained that it was our anniversary and that we love the food at Capri. He said he would do his best to get us seated ASAP and we thanked him. Two minutes later he treated us to 2 glasses of complimentary wine while we waited and shared some of the history about the restaurant. We were seated in shorter than expected wait and were waited on by very friendly and attentive staff. We had the bra joule for an appetizer and it was the best we have ever tasted. My lamb was everything I could ask for and my wife's chicken vessuzio as always tasted like heaven. If I had one recommendation it would be to make Capri Sogno a must to experience the atmosphere and amazing food!!

I was in the Plainfield, IL area for business and came across Capri Sogno, which turned out to be a…read moreGREAT find! Cold and rainy night that screamed comfort food and their linguine and clams hit the mark. I started with the obligatory Caesar salad, which was great, followed by the pasta and it was perfect. I did make one modification...I like a spicy red sauce so I subbed that over the traditional white wine sauce and it was awesome. Didn't have a drink but sat at the bar as I was dining alone and chatted with the bartender who was great, and I have to give a shout out to the server who stopped by and put the idea of the spicy red sauce in my head. Thanks Capri team...Great dinner in a great restaurant in what looked like a cool downtown area of Plainfield. A definite win and this would be on a rotation if I lived in the area!

I have never done a review, but every time I leave this place I say I have to let people know about…read morethis gem. I have eaten here 3 times in the last 6 months and have not had a bad meal yet. More importantly the owner and staff have gone above and beyond every time. I ordered the special, Chilean Sea Bass, during Lent. The owner was not happy with the portion size that came out. That's right, the owner, not me. He was so nice about it and made it a point to make it right. The meatball appetizer is amazing!!!! Great food, great service, and great atmosphere!!!!

There are still genuinely good people in this world, and this restaurant proved that in the most…read moremeaningful way. When my friend was going through one of the hardest battles of their life with cancer, this incredible team stepped up without hesitation and donated food to help during such a difficult time. Their kindness went far beyond a meal -- it brought comfort, relief, and a reminder that compassion still exists. In a world where small acts of generosity can mean everything, what they did will never be forgotten. Not only is the food amazing, but the people behind this restaurant have hearts just as incredible as their menu. Supporting businesses like this matters. Thank you for treating my friend with dignity, care, and kindness when they needed it most. We are forever grateful.

So good, I sneaked a slice before I even sat down to eat. I love me some green peppers. (This is…read moreFranco's Special)

Their pizza is very good however they charge an extra fee which they labeled miscellaneous.read more

Recently my sister and I hosted an 80th birthday party for our mother at Vai's (her absolute…read morefavorite restaurant). From the initial planning session with Tara to selecting the menu and then finalizing the details prior to the event, everything was absolutely perfect. The menu that we chose included many crowd favorites and was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed lunch and mingling on the enclosed patio. Our servers, Morgann and Brianna were so attentive and kept an eye on everything including the timing, any refills and all of our guests needs. We all had a wonderful time and our mother can't stop smiling from such a wonderful event. Thank you Vai's!

My girlfriend Diane and I have been coming to Vai's Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar since we first…read morestarted dating in September of 2023, and somehow this place continues to exceed expectations every single time. Tonight felt especially memorable and worthy of a proper review. We usually avoid Friday nights because Vai's is almost always packed... and after tonight, it became crystal clear why. Diane and I were craving a standout meal, a little comfort, and a relaxing evening together. What we received was far beyond dinner service. We were treated like valued regulars and genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. Pete, who I believe is the manager, recognized us immediately and encouraged us to put our name on the waiting list despite the crowd. I'm grateful he did. While we waited, we sat outside near the fire on a cool evening, which added another layer of warmth and ambiance to an already inviting atmosphere. Within minutes, Pete came outside personally to let us know two seats had opened at the bar. That level of attentiveness matters. As soon as we walked in, Eliot and Mallory greeted us with smiles and authentic positive energy. Not forced. Not transactional. Genuine. They made us feel appreciated simply for being there. Even on one of the busiest nights imaginable, they engaged with guests with the same warmth and attentiveness we've experienced during quieter weekday visits. In the background, Morgan was crafting cocktails with precision while still finding time for a familiar nod that quietly says, "Good to see you again." That kind of hospitality cannot be faked. We ordered our favorite dish, the Lobster & Shrimp Rigatoni and once again it was exceptional. Rich, consistent, perfectly prepared, and easily one of the best dishes in Naperville. Without us even asking, the kitchen thoughtfully split the entrée onto two plates. That small gesture perfectly captures what makes Vai's special... attention to detail seems woven into everything they do. From the fire outside to the flowers inside, from the cocktails to the consistency of the food, Vai's creates an atmosphere that feels welcoming, polished, and sincere all at once. Authenticity and respect seem embedded in the culture there. Tonight was a standout evening for us, and I'm genuinely glad we decided to stay despite the crowd. Pete, Eliot, Mallory, Morgan, and the entire staff - thank you for reminding us what great hospitality looks like. Outstanding indeed.

We had such a great brunch at Cooper's Hawk! I ordered the French toast and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! Our server, Cici, was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and gave wonderful recommendations that made the experience even better. Safe to say, I've officially found my new favorite brunch spot. Highly recommend!!!

I was finally able to check out this location which is nearby. We decided to stop by for lunch on…read moreMonday. The location was very easy to find. There was a good amount of parking spots. Inside, the building is very beautiful but very similar to all the other Coopers Hawk location. For lunch, we had the Tuna Sashimi, and I got the Trio Medallions which came with Mashed Potatoes and I got Bettys Potatoes instead of Asparagus. My meal was very delicious. Our server was amazing. She was friendly and attentive. She was amazing! The only slight negative during this visit was the wait. We showed up at 12 and there didn't seem to be anyone in the restaurant besides me and like 3 other people (maybe I was wrong), but it took a long time for my food to arrive... over an hour. If it was busy or maybe they were... but 1.5+ hours was a little long. I wish I could only dock 1/2 a star though because the service and food was amazing and I would be back for those two alone. Overall, I would be back in the future.