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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Naperville, IL
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(9,064)Naperville - 2
Meson Sabika
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.8(11,588)Naperville - 3
Vasili's
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(576)Naperville - 4
Ramsays Kitchen - Naperville
Price: Expensive•American•4.4(421)Naperville - 5
Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Naperville
Price: Moderate•Sushi•4.7(472)Naperville
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Touché French Creole
Price: Expensive•Creole•4.7(13)Aurora - 2
Granite City Food & Brewery - Naperville
Price: Moderate•Brewery•4.3(2,499)Naperville - 3
Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(2,270)St. Charles - 4
Oak + Rose Tea Room
Price: Expensive•Afternoon Tea•5(35)Geneva - 5
CityGate Grille
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,763)Naperville
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Villa Verone
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(2,492)Geneva - 2
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Warrenville
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(2,774)Warrenville - 3
Fiamme
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Italian•4.6(1,974)Naperville - 4
Atwater's in The Herrington
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(1,390)Geneva - 5
Adelle's Modern Kitchen + Bar
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.6(3,520)Wheaton
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Hardware
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(3,834)Hardware is a Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery, complete with greenhouse and Organic Hop Farm.Basils Dining
Price: Expensive•Greek•4.7(1,964)One of the Top Ten Restaurants in Illinois is closer than you think here at Basils! We offer exceptional lamb, steaks, seafood, and incredible rotating Chef's features. With an ever changing selection of 12 of the best beers on tap, an extensive wine list, and seasonal specialty cocktails there is sure to be something for everyone on the menu. To enhance the food and drinks, Basils holds the highest standards for service and customer satisfaction. Welcome Home.
Altiro Latin Fusion - Aurora
Price: Expensive•Latin / Spanish•4.5(361)A family owned restaurant with locations throughout Northern Illinois, offering a tapas-style inspired latin fusion cuisine of classic dishes with infused new flavors from Spain, Mexico, and South America.
The menu is designed to share, our dishes are presented in a tapa-style. Pair your meal with our house sangria, craft cocktails, or our local beers.Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.5(175)Your favorite local trattoria and pizzeria, serving up wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, delectable desserts, and signature cocktails. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.3(888)The Two Brothers Roundhouse is a one-of-a-kind historic landmark. The building was originally constructed in 1856 and is now the oldest limestone railroad roundhouse in the US. Spanning over 70,000 square feet. The Two Brothers Roundhouse is home to a modern supper club, one of the best beer gardens, rustic banquet spaces, private event rooms, cocktail lounge, brewery, an artisan distillery, and a live music venue. Where we feature many Chicagoland artists & bands.
The Roundhouse also features Two Brothers Coffee Roasters café. Which offers a wide variety of Two Brothers coffee blends, breakfast items & handcrafted lattes!Domo 77 - Aurora
Price: Moderate•Steak•3.9(600)Fun & Taste! Fresh steak, seafood and sushi prepared right at your table with your own entertaining personal chef! Serving the greater Chicagoland area for nearly 30 years. Ask about our birthday discounts, private party packages, and other special offers!
Located on Route 34 just west of Route 59, near the Fox Valley Mall.
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- DDickChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food and fabulous drinks and appetizers and the bread pudding dessert was great 😊 compliments of the restaurant for my 65 th birthday!More infoLeilani Asian FusionPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Aurora•4.7
- JJulieChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWe had a great lunch. Food was delicious and the docor was beautiful. We would go back again.More infoGiardino Trattoria & PizzeriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Aurora•4.5
- AAltonVIPChicago / Illinois •32 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 12, 2025Always fantastic food and service... great place for a pre-theater meal.More infoLas Quinta De Los ReyesPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Aurora•4.5
- DDaveChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 12, 2025This was our third time eating here. It's a great place to go before or after a play as it is a short walk to all of the theatres in Aurora. Food is great and prices are what you would expect at a nice Italian restaurant.More infoAmore Mio Restaurant & Piano BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Aurora•4.6
- EemmyteeNebraska •6 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 21, 2025Fantastic service! Almost too fast…but very friendly and attentive. We highly recommend the cheesecake bites and tiramisu! Fabulous!More infoAltiro Latin Fusion - AuroraPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Aurora•4.5
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Located about 40 miles west of Chicago, Aurora is most well known for being the setting of the hilarious "Wayne's World" movies and "SNL" skits. When it comes to dining, you can find anything from high-end steakhouses to small eclectic cafes. Sushi is a big hit in the 'burbs, and Aurora's sushi joints live up to the hype. Be sure to check out the rotating or floating sushi bars in the area. Not much into sushi? Not to worry; Aurora is also home to hundreds of small family-owned pizzerias, hip pizza fusion cafes and all the well-known Chicago-area chains.
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