My first trip here was enjoyable. We sat at a table that backs to the kitchen serving area. Service was excellent and the good was of course a highlight. I had the Chicken Bahn Mi sandwich, which had great French bread and every ingredient was tasty! Lobster pot pie was good, with the unique touch of lobster meat being on the side. I look forward to my next visit-reservations are needed and plan in advance. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Lobster Pot Pie - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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As a person who has attended a few Ramsay restaurants all over the United States, I was happy to hear about this location close to home. I knew I had to visit this place and was finally able to. The location is very easy to find in downtown Naperville. There is a parking lot behind them, as well as a huge parking garage a little more to the north. If the lot is full, then the parking garage should have ample parking options. I walked inside and was greeted right away. The location is beautiful, and they designed it very well with comfortable booths. It has an open kitchen but there was no noise and no cooking odors. For dinner, my wife and I ordered the Tuna Tartare. I ordered the daily special which was Lobster Pot Pie, and my wife ordered the Scallops. We decided to splurge by sharing the truffle fries. Finally, for dessert, we shared the sticky toffee pudding. I recommend the dessert if nothing else. My favorite dessert from all of his restaurants! The serving sizes of each of these portions were huge. I went in starving and left beyond full. The tuna was fresh and had a nice saltiness to it. The fish wasn't salty but the chili garlic soy added a hint of Asian flare. It was not spicy and it came with 4 wontons. We were able to get extra for no charge. My Lobster Pot Pie was a vegetable bisque that came in a little cast iron pot, with a huge puff pastry on top and a side of lobster poached in butter. It was a good way to ensure everyone got lobster in this bisque. The flavor and meal were good but it did not wow me as much as I thought. While the server did mention bisque, I was expecting a pot pie and not a bisque. The puff pastry was massive and hard to break into. The lobster, however, was delicious. However, if/when I return, I do not think I will get it again. Truffle fries were plentiful. It arrived with a side of ketchup and truffle aioli The fries were decently crispy but didn't have a huge crunch to them. However, it did not stop me from finishing it all. My wife was very happy with the scallops. Good balance of flavor and great sear on those scallops. I had a bite and regret not getting that one. It also came with some pork belly which had a nice balance of flavor. Finally, our sticky toffee pudding arrived. It has been a few years since I have gotten one from one of his other restaurants but it was as magical as I remember. This location has it in a shallow bowl with plenty of toffee sauce. Overall, it was a great meal Our server was top-notch. He was very friendly and attentive. He explained the entire menu and beverage menu. He gave us his recommendations and explained a lot of food items. Overall, I was very happy with the service. In the end, the service was great. Food prices were reasonable. Our bill was much cheaper compared to the previous Ramsay restaurant. it is not cheap by any means but I have ordered the same amount of food and the other places would have been about 50% more expensive. The location was great, food was good. Overall, would I return? Most likely. read more

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Like many other people, I've been to a Gordon Ramsay red in Las Vegas and watch Hell's Kitchen - so naturally I'm excited to have a location close to home. Chef brings an elevated level of sophistication to this beautiful remodel (previously Ted Montana's Grill) in the heart of Naperville. The high expectations of Chef Ramsay are honestly what keep you coming back to his restaurants - From the personable and friendly service to the extra attention to detail to handcrafted beverages and of course the astonishing food menu - there's not much to top here as he sets the bar high. The chicken Milanese was absolutely phenomenal, the Caesar salad was perfection, beef Wellington was succulent, and the sticky toffee pudding was finger licking good. My drink was amazing too. Looking forward to coming back!! read more

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The food was exceptional! The macaroni and cheese was my favorite side dish and the chicken milanese was cooked perfectly, crispy exterior and moist chicken. The service was great. The staff was warm and friendly. I liked the ambiance it was cozy and I love you can see the chefs cooking. The menu itself was eye catching, I love the look of it. I will definitely go back again! read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Eggnog Pannacotta - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Came here this week for my birthday. My experience echoes many other reviewers as I will say the food was excellent if not closely trumped by the service. Our server Allison was amazing with excellent recommendations. We also asked for extra wontons with the tuna tartare which was provided and no extra charge and the toffee cake was divine. Our plates were basically licked clean at the end. Allison suggested the chicken Milanese which is not a dish I would normally pick but it was incredible. The outside was so crispy but light and the sauce just made it perfection. read more

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I had a reservation for Monday at 4:45 PM for a group of four. I was concerned before we arrived due to the early time but it worked well as an early dinner. As soon as we arrived, we were taken to our seats. We were seated in a comfortable alcove with plush seats and an elegant long table. Our server came over pretty quickly and took our drinks. I was happy to see that there were a couple mocktails on the menu. I ordered the LYCHEE COOLER which was nice but on the slightly too sweet side except for a slight bitter note from the lychee possibly. Throughout the night, service was great. Our server was attentive but possibly due to our seating area it was occasionally a bit difficult to get his attention if we needed something but he always came to check up on us periodically so it did not end up to be an issue. For our starters we tried: WEDGE SALAD: A really large portion of lettuce covered with cheese and dressing. The thick cut bacon was delicious and the cherry tomatoes and pickled red onions were a great compliment to all the items as well. TUNA TARTAR: The tuna was very fresh and came with a great choice of avocados. The flavor profile was a bit strange though especially with the side of sour cream. They also came with some deep fried wontons. There should have been more pieces though because there was not enough to go with the amount of tuna there was. For our mains we tried: BUTTERNUT TAGLIATELLE: The portion was very small. I didn't realize the purée was only on the bottom so the top of the dish was very bland and also unfortunately cold. The flavor of the purée was quite light but nice. However, I would skip this in the future. BEEF WELLINGTON: The tenderloin was just like the name states, so tender. Flavor was light on the meat itself; however with the puff pastry and the other items itself it ended up being a bit on the saltier side. The mashed potatoes on the side though were so delicious. STEAK FRITES: The steak was very tender; however, we had asked for our steak to be medium rare and instead they gave us closer to rare in the center cuts of steak. We asked to switch to truffle fries as our side and the flavors was great. Both sauces it came with were tasty but the spicy aioli had quite a kick to it. We shared two sides as well ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS: Such tender carrots and flavor was great especially with the yogurt. The pieces of peanuts also gave it a nice crunch. CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS: Nice flavor and very well roasted sprouts. For dessert we shared the VANILLA MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE which was so delicious and a must order. That lemon cream on the bottom was amazing. All in all, a great dinner experience with comforting decor and wonderful service. Food was great but there were definitely some that deserved more of a spotlight than others. read more

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Delicious food and great atmosphere! We sat at the bar with no wait on a Tuesday around 5:30/6pm. Bartenders were very helpful and accommodation to my food sensitivities and helping me get something I'd enjoy. Expensive, but that's expected for the type of restaurant. read more

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Ambience: 4/5 Food: 3/5 They serve and all day menu with the exception of Beef Wellington that's only available for dinner. Full cocktail and wine list available. Recommend making reservations even for lunch on weekends. Inside was a very modern vibe with TVs around the bar. Hot roast beef sandwich with truffle fries: Wished the beef was a little more tender, but otherwise was fine Caesar salad: The pancetta was too salty and we ended up leaving it in the bowl. Maitake mushrooms: Delicious, but portion was very small. Sticky toffee pudding: They gave this to us complimentary for our anniversary, which was nice of them. Toffee flavors came through nicely. The cake was very moist (think tres leche) and the ice cream helped cut down the sweetness from the cake. Overall, ambience was nice, but the food fell a bit below expectations. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

My experience here mirrors what others have said before. The decor is quite nice inside, fitting with the idea of dining in kitchen by Gordon Ramsay. The service is top notch, very attentive and our server was quite knowledegable about the food. Prices are a bit on the high side, even for finer dining in the area. You get the option of English dishes that aren't that easy to find on menus in the Chicago area. Portion sizes are alright, though the food is plated fairly nicely here. As many have also noted, the food is probably the weaker point here. Even if you don't consider the price of the food and the quality of the ingredients, the flavors are a bit on the bland side and fairly forgettable. Some of my thoughts on different items: Parker rolls - Hot and pretty fluffy. The sea salt butter does go pretty well with it but the fresh herbs are kind of lost. Portion size is pretty generous so you'd probably want 4 at your table to share if you order this. Fish and chips - The breading was actually quite nice on this and the fish was provided in nice thick fillets. Not the best I've ever had but it was done fairly well. Beef wellington - The filet is quite tender but I felt that the pate and duxelles overwhelmed the meat entirely and therefore didn't enjoy the flavor combination much. The potato puree was also a bit gooey for me, though I did like the preparation of the baby root vegetables. Baked mac and cheese - An okay side, the smoked cheddar was nice but I found that the dish overall seemed to be lacking salt. The chives were a bit lost for me, though the toasted breadcrumbs did add a nice texture. Sticky toffee pudding - Warm and alright. The date flavor wasn't overpowering and the ice cream did add a nice element of fat to the dish. The English toffee sauce wasn't overly sweet but it also didn't do enough to tie the elements of the dish together. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal with the nicely decorated restaurant, great service, and nicely plated dishes which made for great pictures. I didn't enjoy the food as much, as it felt like flavor was sacrificed in order to prepare each dish for a specific look and theme. read more

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Went to Gordon Ramsay's kitchen to celebrate our 15 year anniversary. We had reservations but still had to wait 25 minutes. We ended up getting a window seat that looked out to the street so in the end it was worth it. Our waitress was great and asked us what we were celebrating (our 15th). Drinks came out fast and were great. The appetizers we got were hot and fresh and so flavorful! The mains...this is where I'm divided. The Tomato and Saffron rissoto was amazing...Im going to replicate it. The lobster tail unfortunately was slightly bland. The beef wellington was not really what i expected. It looks pretty on camera and in person but was not seasoned at all; the wine sauce was adding all the flavor. The carrot and potato puree tasted amazing. All in all it wasn't bad but not something I'd order again. Please dont leave without getting the sticky toffee pudding..I daydream about how sticky and sweet it was. The pot de creme was subtle but not heavy. Im taking a star off bc the gentleman who brought us the dessert told my wife it was complimentary (the sticky toffee) but we were still charged for it. That was the only bummer. Im.going back for the fish and chips :) read more

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I brought my grandparents to Ramsay's Kitchen. We parked in the parking lot behind the main entrance, so already, there was a lot of walking to the "front" entrance. My grandmother had a walker. When we approached the hostess stand, there was a younger female (hostess I'm assuming) on the phone as well as THREE men in suits with RK (Ramsey's Kitchen) pins on their lapels. We were never greeted. I asked the closest man in the suit and lapel pin if we could put our names down. Nobody else was waiting, but the restaurant was bustling! He said "it'll be just a sec..." but did nothing! He didn't move. He didn't check the computer. He barely looked at us! The woman was still on the phone (clearly he was waiting for her), but I've got my grandmother here with her walker! Say something more than "it'll be just a sec"! And it was not "just a sec". We waited for a solid 5-7 minutes just staring at this manager type guy in a suit and branded lapel pin DOING NOTHING FOR US. He then told us it would be a 30 min wait, so we gave him our names. He responded "but you'll have to wait for her (the younger female) to be off the phone". So again, no solution to the problem or sense of urgency for my grandmother with her walker. When we finally did get seated- it was immediately after the gal got off the phone. She was incredibly apologetic and lovely. Our server was personable ands even spilled the beans that his manager was buying our appetizer. We ordered 2 apps and only one was comped. Fine. It was a nice gesture. The problem I have though is with the lack of communication from that manager guy. As far as the food went, the scotch egg was incredible. The fish and chips was a giant piece of perfectly breaded fish. Everything was just whatever. I hope that manager man gets a bit more training about how to treat disabled patrons and further how to communicate! read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Quality of food was really good. Service was outstanding! Bone marrow was fantastic and the Strip Steak with Shishito peppers was delicious.

This is a nice mid level date night spot, not dive bar but not high end either even though the prices are more towards top end. Starting off with the sticky wings and the Parker rolls which were both very good. Then I had a 14oz New York strip which was off the menu, it wasn't bad not high end steakhouse quality but it was good. The fish and chips which is something Gordon Ramsey is known for was very good it didn't disappoint. I would give this place a second try, good food (not the best), nice ambience and good service. read more

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It didn't live up to the hype. Food was okay, not terrific. Considering the price point and the reputation of the restaurant's namesake, we expected more. read more

Came here, quite frankly due to the name, recognition and just had to try it out and much more convenient to be in Naperville, then to go into the city any day of the week. Tried quite a few dishes as you can tell from the photos, and while everything overall was very good, nothing was overly special or unique or fantastic. Service, however, was extremely friendly and nice. Probably made the experience even better. Will say that, considering the competition, whether in Naperville or around Naperville, this place is pretty pricey, but that is expected, considering the name on the building. However, knowing the competition, there are some federal alternatives, even at the same, if not lesser price points. Have to say though if you haven't been and you are a fan, it is definitely worth the visit. It doesn't disappoint. It also doesn't stand out. read more

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Our server was Jennifer. She was awesome !!! Came here for my son's 14th birthday as he is a huge fan of Hells Kitchen. Started the meal off with an order of the Parker rolls (12.00). They come in a cast iron dish (it's hot!) with a delicious buttery crust and sea salt sprinkle. Added on a scotch egg as that is one of my husband and my favorites. It was done perfectly. It was a single egg cut in half on a bed of shaved Brussel sprouts. It was good. But to me 13.00 was a bit pricey. Jennifer recommended a great bottle of red blend (letting us try before buying) that was 56.00. Not a bad price for a good bottle of wine in my opinion. On to the mains. Husband got the famous beef Wellington. It was done on the rarer side of medium rare and he liked it. He did expect the puff pastry to be a bit crisper but other than that it was done to his liking (69.00). The kid got fish and chips (29.00). It was a huge piece of haddock that was beer battered and looked fantastic. He really liked it. I got a seafood risotto. I didn't ask the price (mistake on my part). It was good (the lobster was a bit overdone and chewy in my opinion) the cost however made me do a double take. It was billed as an elite risotto (which it was and very good mind you) (22.00) add 2 large scallops (21.00) and 3 shrimps (12.00) that would have been enough for me and a fine price, but then there was the small lobster at 26.00 ! This made for a grand total of 81.00. For risotto. At that price point I would have just gotten scallops and a side and still been ahead. But again this was my bad for not asking about the price upon ordering. We ended up getting two desserts, the sticky toffee pudding (16.00) and for my son the lemon cheesecake (14.00). I was kind of surprised that there wasn't a birthday dessert of some kind offered to my son being that was the reason we were there. But again I didn't ask, just assumed that since we had mentioned on the reservation and again when we got there that it was for his birthday. All in all it was a good meal. Was it worth the almost 400.00 price tag ? Probably not. And I don't know if it was that great that we would return anytime soon. But for a fun one of a kind thing it was nice. read more

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I never leave reviews. However, I felt the need to leave one for RK. The food was really good, but the service was very, very below par. The drinks were really good, but took forever to receive. It's high end. High end food, high end drinks and should have high end service. It's a great location in an amazing town. This is my first review ever. I expected a Gordon Ramsey eatery to be an amazing dining experience, but sadly it was not. Gordon Ramsey's reputation and quality, high end food shouldn't be significantly diminished by poor service. Heath C Poole read more

The ambiance was just as I expected very pub / upscale restaurant. We stopped in for a birthday lunch with the hubby the lunch special was awesome you can choose 2 options or 3 which was a great deal for 38 bucks large portions. I chose the sticky wings the cheese burger with fries and cheese cake, my husband got the fish and chips and the toffee cake with a cute candle. The service was awesome top tier our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. We will go again for dinner. read more

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The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Naperville, great location but not a lot of parking available. Our party was seated close to our reservation time but unfortunately we got a booth in the bar area where the noise was louder and we found it hard to carry on conversations. The food was outstanding. My salmon was phenomenal, and our sides were delicious but smaller than expected and we were challenged to make sure all 4 of us had tastes of each - the carrots, Mac & cheese, and brussel sprouts. The sticky toffee pudding was decadent and the cheese cake, devine. However, service was slow and not at all attentive which surprised us for the perceived quality of the establishment. We were required to order our entire meal at once and they would pace it out. I'm not a fan of this process. They also brought us our main entrees without clearing the dirty appetizer plates and we had to shuffle everything out of the way - not appealing. The overall experience is not a great value for the price you pay. read more

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This is the 2nd time we've been here. The first time was just for experience. 2nd time hubby wanting to try Beef Wellington and they only offer it after 5 pm. To him Wellington was a disappointment. I can't even tell you the stars he gave out of 10. He just feels it was too raw in the middle. But to others it might be good. To me, it was ok. I didn't like the sweet sauce. But we both loved the tiny mash potatoes decoration that came on the plate. My lobster and shrimp spaghetti was delicious but it's tiny portion. 3 jumbo shrimp and 3 pieces pierced of lobster. plus 2 toasted bread. I would order this again. Caesar salad we ordered was 2 out of 5. Croutons were not crunchy but chewy. I was very disappointed at this simple salad. He did like the tuna tartare. Service was great. Our waiter was very attentive. The place is semi dark and I like that in a restaurant. We will not come back to this restaurant again. We've experienced enough of it. 3.5 read more

Gordon Ramsay has a NEW restaurant - "RAMSAY'S KITCHEN," in Naperville, so you know I had to check it out! Overall, I give it a 4 out of 5! The interior is very modern and aesthetically pleasing, including being able to see the kitchen line and cooks hard at work. My waitress was very attentive and quick! The food presentation was ON POINT, as I would expect. The New York strip steak wasn't bad, but could've been cooked/prepared better, my salmon needing a little more seasoning, but I added salt to it and it was perfect and the mac & cheese? Well, it's a known fact that a majority of establishments that attempt to make mac & cheese, just can't get it right; this is one of those places. Lol! However, I was amazed at how perfectly puréed not only the mashed potatoes were, but also the cauliflower. It was crazy! My drinks were good and strong! If you are a fan of whiskey, like I am, be sure to try the Lost In Translation made with Suntory Toki, whiskey, honey syrup, passion fruit, and lemon juice. The dessert was probably some of the best I've ever had - I had the sticky toffee pudding and it was the truth! Whenever you are in the Naperville area, stop and give them a try. They have other GREAT menu options like Ramsay's well-known BEEF WELLINGTON and STICKY CHICKEN WINGS. I've also heard the CRAB CAKES are worth EVERY penny! All I have heard are good! Check them out and enjoy!!! read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

i don't get the hype .. yes it's a Ramsays restaurant but i think is totally overrated. 80 dls for one new york strip steak ? and a 12 oz no sides just the steak ? i love the Wellington now that's worth the 69 dls price but for the steak come on .. then a mocktail about 12 oz over 10 dls ? the dessert was awesome tho .. i don't have a pic of the steak read more

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I am torn on my review for this location. The only other Gordon Ramsey restaurant that I've been to is Hell's Kitchen in Las Vegas. I question if it's fair for me to compare the two locations, but it is hard not to. I'll talk about my experience below. Service (10/10) Our waiter and all other employees were really nice during our visit. The drinks and food also came out very timely. Atmosphere (7/10) Every inch of the restaurant seemed very clean. The interior design wasn't that memorable and I was expecting a little bit more. Food------ Mac and Cheese (7/10) I tried a bit of my friends mac and cheese. There was a decent amount of cheese, but I felt like something was missing in terms of seasoning. Rolls (10/10) The warm rolls and butter were a delicious way to start our dinner. Brussels Sprouts (7/10) The menu description made these sound super promising. Ultimately, I felt like they were a bit too over done. The flavor wasn't bad, but I probably would pass on these if I came again. Chicken Milanese (7/10) If you are craving an interesting chicken dish during your visit, this may be a good option for you. The ingredients went well together. Sticky Toffee Pudding (10/10) This dessert is a must. Very good! Strawberry Eton Mess (7/10) The strawberry aspect was good. It wasn't until I had this dish that I remembered that I don't really like baked meringue. If you love meringue, you will enjoy this. I wouldn't pick this particular dessert if you are so-so about meringue. Final Take-- I think that this restaurant is a good addition to downtown Naperville. I'm glad I got to give it a try. I live a bit of a distance away, so I probably couldn't see myself coming back unless family or friends in the area wanted to visit. If I came again, I probably would get the beef wellington (this dish tasted great at Hell's Kitchen in Vegas). read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Chicken Milanese and Brussels Sprouts - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

My friends and I are huge Gordon Ramsay fans and were so excited to come eat here! Ambiance: 5/5 The interior design is beautiful. There are tables (for smaller party sizes) that face the kitchen so you can see all the chefs busy prepping. Since there were 7 of us, we were sat in a semi-closed off area for more privacy. Service: 5/5 All the servers were super knowledgeable on not only the menu, but everything else about the restaurant too! They are all really friendly and professional. Food: 3/5 The most disappointing part of our whole experience was definitely the food. The appetizers started out amazing and they were all a 5/5. We were so hyped for what's next. However, all our entrées were mediocre at best. Two of my friends had ordered Beef Wellingtons, done "medium rare." They came out "congratulations," not even "well done." Our server was super sweet and sent over another dish to make up for the mistake. As for the other dishes, everything was pretty average tasting. They could have definitely used a bit more seasoning. The drinks and desserts were good though! I loved the lychee mock-tail I had ordered. It was very refreshing and flavorful. Overall, we left feeling like everything didn't meet our expectations and would probably not return. read more

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We really enjoyed our meal here. Service was excellent, and the manager did stop by our table at some point early in the meal to check on us. We tried a few different dishes, including the Idiot sandwich (loved the custom paper under the food) and the Shrimp and Lobster Spaghetti. We always love the Tuna Tartar, Parker Rolls and Lychee Cooler. Our only disappointment for this visit was our booth seating across from the bar which was not as comfortable as our last visit when we were seated in front of the kitchen, which was much more visual and comfortable. We also reserved indicating a birthday celebration, and while this was acknowledged at the beginning of the meal, there was no offer of a small dessert or even a candle or decoration for the dessert we ordered. This was distinctly different from a visit for a birthday last year, which is why this caught our attention. Overall, a great place. read more

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we got seated near a dark part of the restaurant. We made reservations for two. We got seated right away. The food and service was fabulous. We ordered the scotch egg as an appetizer. I had the seafood risottos. While my friend had their burger. If was delicious all the food. Top notch service. Only thing was our seating we a bit drafty and too dark. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Seafood risotto - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

The food and services was Amazing . Visited all the way from the South loop. It was well worth it. We also consumed a wedge salad it was so good we forgot to get a picture. read more

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As others have said, far too expensive for what you get. Food was ok, but portions were very tiny and even the shareable sides were finished by just one person. This place is solely surviving by the name. Shameful! read more

Fun place to eat! The vibe here is energetic. Everything we had was really good and the service was fantastic. We shared the crab cake appetizer, it's only for 2-3 people to share. I had to have the beef Wellington, not something you typically see on a menu. It was really good, maybe a bit overpriced? The scallops were very good as well. They have several allergy friendly foods and note that on the menu. The fish and chips was huge! I don't taste it but it looked good if that's the kind of thing you want. Nice spot in downtown Naperville. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Scallops - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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To start, if I could give a 4.5, then I would. While I enjoyed my dinner and time, I don't think that it deserves a perfect score. I ordered the Parker rolls, crab cake, and brussel sprouts for appetizers, and they all brought some unique to them. My least liked dish was the brussel sprouts, but that is not to say that they were not good. They were just not special and tasted like some that ate at other restaurants. The crab cake was somewhat pricy, but I can see why. The crab cake was mostly crab meat and very favorable. I can say for sure that there was more crab in this than any other I have had at any other establishment. Furthermore, I compliment them on the light seasoning to really let the great crab flavor shine. The Parker rolls were originally not something I thought about getting until I saw how they looked. I was not dissatisfied with my decision to order then either. They were light and fluffy but with a nice outer crust. Finally, the beef Wellington was served. While everything else was good, I thought this was for sure the standout. The flavors were all there, and this I recommend over everything else. Service was also pretty good, and the manager made sure by attentively checking on the patrons. The ambiance seemed formal, but everyone was really casual for the most part. I thought an establishment like this booked months in advance would be a bit more formal, but I would not let this deter at least going for the beef Wellington. read more

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I've been anticipating the restaurant opening for awhile now--so I had to stop in on opening day. We had a reservation and we were seated promptly. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was very clean and sleek. They have a lot of staff around checking in on other tables which is great. The food was good, but didn't "wow!" me. I may have had really high expectations as well considering it's Ramsay's. I got the chicken banh mi sandwich, and my favorite part was the mint, it was some of the best mint I've had but was not overwhelming. The chicken was flavorful, the sandwich had some spice to it, and the truffle fries were also good but I've had better. I appreciated the extra truffle dipping sauce on the side! The Mac and cheese has a Smokey flavor and breadcrumbs on top. The potato purée could use some extra flavor of some kind. My boyfriend got the ribeye which he said he'd get again and loved the roasted garlic with it. To drink I got behind blue eyes. It was a little sweet for my liking but if you like sweet, this is a good drink for you! I'd love to come back and try something new! read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Chicken banh mi, truffle fries - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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We went here to celebrate my friend's bday and try their famous burger. The burger is good. Perfectly cooked and tasty. Good to try but you can get similar on a different resto and the price here is $23 which I think is overpriced since it is small too. One of the special of the day is bronzini with risoto is good but small portion, maybe 1/4 of the fish itself but cost $48, i like the milenese and the sauce that comes with it. All in all, the food is good but pricey. For me it is good to try but not something I would crave for. The service is good but the place looks like for a fastfood place. Like some review, it is kinda noisy. read more

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As soon as we heard Ramsay's Kitchen was opening, we signed up to make an advanced reservation! We were so excited as this was our first time at one of his restaurants. We booked for dinner so that we could try his famous beef Wellington, which is only served last 5:00PM. The restaurant was surprisingly very casual, but the staff were very formal. Everyone we encountered was friendly and welcoming. We started with drinks, which the server explained that they only use all natural juices. I ordered the One Last Kiss, which was perfectly fruity for me. Now for the food, we ordered a few appetizers: -TUNA TARTARE: It was good, but a set of flavors that can easily be found elsewhere. They do give a good amount of tuna, which was appreciated. -PARKER ROLLS: AMAZING. The best rolls I have had. So fluffy and full of buttery goodness. I would highly recommend ordering this! - CRAB CAKE: this was the most STUFFED crab cake I have tried. There's so much flavor and meat packed into each bite. I'd definitely order this again! - Brussels sprouts as side dish I was a bit disappointed by my entree: the Pan Seared Scallops, which is served with pork belly. It was good, but I was expecting a bit more. The scallops were underwhelming so the savory pork belly really carried this dish. I don't think I would recommend. My friend ordered the beef Wellington - you can not only see but also taste the layers of flavors that are carefully wrapped around the medium rare meat. Unfortunately, I personally did not find the food to be as amazing as people say or as expected. But, overall was a good experience to get to try Ramsay's. read more

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So, we finally got in, by popping in for lunch on a Saturday early 11:30 am and sitting at the bar. First impression --no one greets you. We had to ask to be seated and then she said, all tables are reserved, you need to sit at bar to eat, and handed the two of us one menu. The bartender was very very busy. How do you have only one bartender when he's making drinks for an entirely full restaurant? I've never had to wait for someone to greet me at a place of this price and caliber. Even Francesca's on NYE got to us sooner with water and drinks, when they had people standing in the entranceway. We sat there for a while waiting.....wondering if we were going to be served......it almost felt like we were in the way.....and everyone who works there is just ....really busy..... Once the bartender was free, he was exceptionally nice, and filled our water glasses (and refilled them again during the meal). So I guess there's no bus person to do that at the bar? There's no one who can pour you water at the bar, and greet you, if the one bartender on duty is busy? Contrast this with Sullivans the other day, where one waitress took our drink order and returned with it, because our waiter was too busy to approach our table, when we were first seated. Teamwork, people.......where is it? We ordered the crab cake app (small salad accompanied it), the Idiot Sandwich (like pot roast on a bun) with a side order of Truffle fries (came with salad) and 2 Agave Sundowns. My thought re the food & drink: The drinks are small sized but potent and made with fresh juices and no ice, so nice touch but for $20, still in my mind overpriced for Naperville. The crab cake $28 was superb and I'm picky re crab cake. No filler; all crab. The salads were fresh and not over dressed (just a light lemon vinaigrette--perfect). I was not a huge lover of the sandwich but my husband loved The Idiotburger $26 and it was a generous portion. The $12 truffle fries arrived lukewarm and were nothing special. All in all, sitting at a bar for $116 for 2 drinks, an app, burger, and side salad when the place sort of looks like a dressed up cafeteria and lacks a staff that can hustle and work together? I don't know about the inherent value there, but Naperville sure seems to love the place. It was crowded as ever. I feel more love for Sullivan's, Francescas and Allegory, but that's just us. Two strikes.....but a really nice bartender who works his you know what off. Maybe go for happy hour 3-6 pm during the week would be our only next option. If a restaurant is going to be fine dining, service should be similar. read more

I was so excited when I found out Ramsay's Kitchen was coming to Naperville. The restaurant has been open for over a month, but I finally had the opportunity to check it out. As soon as I walked in I was blown away by the design and lively atmosphere. I didn't make a reservation, so I just sat at the beautiful bar area. Stephanie was the bartender who took care of me. She was so friendly and attentive. She provided suggestions on the food and everything was spot on. It was lunchtime so I decided to go with a Caesar salad. I also tried the brussels sprouts and RK burger. The Brussels were extremely salty and I didn't finish them. The RK burger was absolutely delicious! The Caesar salad was adequate but nothing to write home about. Overall, I enjoyed my first experience at Ramsay's Kitchen. I will definitely return to try more items on the menu. I will probably continue to sit at the bar because Stephanie is a gem. read more

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Should have listened to the reviews on this one. We left this place a little disappointed. The best part was our waiter, she was amazing and very honest! The menu is so small. I got the scallops and they were good, my husband did not love his meal. Drinks were okay. I think the biggest disappointment is the menu itself read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Scallops - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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2nd visit here: we ordered the Crab Cake appetizer, Fish and Chips, and the Tagliatelle. Also had the Spiced Pear cocktail. The crab cake is just crab - it's one hundred percent crab with no other filling and a cracker crust. I appreciate the amount of crab, but I thought it was kind of one-note, and seasoning our sauce would've helped. The fish was well cooked and thinly battered, but the batter had no flavor. The tartar sauce was uniquely flavored with dill, and being someone who doesn't normally like tarter sauce, I particularly liked that. Both the fries and the tagliatelle dish were fine, if unremarkable. The star for me was the cocktail, which tasted like ripe, fresh pear. In two visits here, I've found some good things and some mediocre things, but for me, overall, this place is just not good enough to substantiate the price tag. read more

My wife surprised me by taking me here for lunch. We had a great time. It was quiet enough to hold a conversation and was clean and inviting. We each ordered the fish & chips and it was good. We also ordered the parker rolls which were tasty and the brussell sprouts. The brussell sprouts were brussell sprouts. The service was great and our server provided just the right amount of service (not hovering, but very available). If you visit this restaurant ask to have Art from Albania be your server. His service was fantastic. We also spoke with the assistant manager as he stopped by our table. I believe he was going to be the manager the next day as his training on inventory and wines was almost completed. He should be the manager. He was affable and took time to consider what brought us to the restaurant. I am sure he will do a great job. We finished with dessert (chocolate cake) which was really good but rich (so share it). If you want a real touch of luxury to finish then order a half ounce of King Louis and savor it. I hope you are able to visit this Gordon Ramsay restaurant in Naperville. It is well located so after your meal take a few minutes to walk around this great town. read more

Went here to celebrate my birthday. The food was delicious. I had the Wellington and my husband had the special which was New York strip. Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully. The service was fast and friendly but did not feel rushed. The decor is very modern. The restaurant is not large or small. I didn't feel over crowded even though the dining room was full. They had nice music playing that wasn't overwhelming. I would go back again. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Sticky toffee pudding - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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We visited Tuesday evening and had a great experience with the staff and with the restaurant as a whole. The dining room is very beautiful. The tables near the front of the restaurant, in front of the kitchen and the "tucked away" areas were my favorite. We were seated in the area with the subway tiles, which became more illuminated as it got dark out. Definitely recommend for dinner, the ambience is great. Full disclosure, we were the couple whose babysitter canceled at the last minute with the crying baby. The restaurant and staff was so very gracious and kind as we were in and out getting him air and helping him feel better. Our son who is usually really great at restaurants just had a hard time here, total melt down. But everyone was so kind and made us and our son feel so welcomed. I would maybe just leave the real littles at home being this is definitely a nicer experience. The food we ordered as a whole, was very good. We definitely had some items we liked more then others. We missed out on some of the things we wanted to order, Wellington, Mac and cheese Parker rolls almost gone too. This was about 7:15 ish We tried the chicken wing appetizer. It was not our favorite. The wings were very hard and dry. They were not meaty wings. The sauce was tasty though. Chicken Milanese, very good. The chicken was very crispy and the sauce offered a great balance between being light and overly heavy. The dish was a little on the salty side, but not overpowering. This was our favorite dish we ordered. Potato purée we would skip... it was super smooth but no real strong flavor. We felt it needed a bit of salt maybe. Brussels sprouts, crispy and delicious enough to share, probably our second favorite thing we ordered!! Last off desserts. We got the sticky toffee dessert and the Eton mess. If you have ever been to any of the other Ramsey restaurants you know what you are getting with the sticky toffee. It's very rich, sweet and strong toffee flavor. Can't really go wrong. Very shareable too. Eton mess. Very strongly fruit forward. Expect lots of intense strawberry flavor. The meringue wasn't our favorite thing (just sweet) but a fun idea to add texture. We loved this dessert too. All in all, we definitely would love to visit again (just us) and would love to try some of the menu items we missed. We definitely liked the food very much and the ambiance here!!! read more

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