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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Naperville, IL
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(8,937)Naperville - 2
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Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.8(11,442)Naperville - 3
Ramsays Kitchen - Naperville
Price: Expensive•American•4.3(251)Naperville - 4
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Price: Moderate•Sushi•4.7(433)Naperville - 5
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Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.8(480)Naperville
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Oak + Rose Tea Room
Price: Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.8(11)Geneva - 2
Davanti Enoteca - Naperville
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(337)Naperville - 3
Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(2,196)St. Charles - 4
Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(79)Aurora - 5
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Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,511)Wheaton
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The Lucky Monk
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(3,330)South Barrington - 2
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Warrenville
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(2,729)Warrenville - 3
Villa Verone
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(2,457)Geneva - 4
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Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.5(3,504)Wheaton - 5
CityGate Grille
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,718)Naperville
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- MMary SusanVIPChicago / Illinois •44 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoAlways enjoy the wonderful food and ambiance at ZaZa's. We have dined here many times and are never disappointed.More infoLa ZaZa Trattoria - St. CharlesPrice: Expensive• Italian• St. Charles•4.8
- DDougChicago / Illinois •28 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWhiskey Bend has a great vibe and a wide variety of menu items. The service was top notch and the food was really good.More infoWhiskey BendPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• St. Charles•4.5
- BBethChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 4, 2025One of my favorite restaurants! Food is excellent- especially the Pollo Milanese and the salad Francesca. Very attentive service - maybe a bit too much as several people wanted to clear plates when we were still slowly eating from them.More infoMio ModoPrice: Moderate• Italian• St. Charles•4.7
- AAndrewVIPNebraska •8 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 3, 2025It was a very good dining experience. The food was good and the live music was fun and lively.More infoAlter Brewing + Kitchen - St. CharlesPrice: Moderate• Brewery• St. Charles•4.7
- MMaryChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 28, 2024Great service. Varied menu. Meal was delicious. Full bar and creative cocktails.More infoThe Office Dining and SpiritsPrice: Moderate• American• St. Charles•4.8
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Located about 35 miles west of Chicago, St. Charles is a charming town that rests on the banks of the Fox River. Thanks to a large downtown area with dozens of shops and restaurants, you can find just about anything you're looking for. You'll have your pick of newer trendy fusion restaurants and bars or, if you're more of a traditionalist, family-owned pubs with five-star classic meals like burgers and fries, Buffalo wings and giant club sandwiches. There a few hidden gems tucked away as well, such as seafood joints with delectable oysters and tapas bars with amazing sangria.
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The best reviewed restaurant in St. Charles is Balmoral Restaurant
The best vegan restaurants in St. Charles are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - St. Charles, IL, Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy and Mio Modo
The best vegetarian restaurants in St. Charles are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - St. Charles, IL, Mio Modo and Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy
The restaurants with the best service in St. Charles are La ZaZa Trattoria - St. Charles, Balmoral Restaurant and The Office Dining and Spirits
The restaurants with the best ambiance in St. Charles are Balmoral Restaurant, Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy and El Santo Mexican Grill & Cantina
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