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- SstaciaVIPChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoAlways an amazing time at Mio Modo. Food! Service was outstanding! This time we brought my Dad and step mom from California and they loved it! We always want to come backMore infoMio ModoPrice: Moderate• Italian• St. Charles•4.7
- RRandyChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoFood was great. Dawn, our server, was fun, friendly, and attentive. She was quick to make suggestions and took care of us at our pace. The place is good looking with a really nice bar as the centerpiece. We walked through the outdoor patio and bar area. Because of the time of year, it wasn’t set up, but looks like it’s a neat spot to hang out on warmer days. The tall ceilings, and hard surfaces, do bounce the noise around some. You definitely have to speak up when the place is full. All said, the food and service were great and the atmosphere is fun and vibrant. We will definitely be back!More infoWhiskey BendPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• St. Charles•4.2
- JjeffChicago / Illinois •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoReservation was for 6PM, we arriv snob time and were seated right away. Orders Minestrone soup (very good), everyone's meals were delivered hot and delicious. April or server was on top of her game. The coffee cake dessert was one of the better desserts I've had in any restaurant highly recommended it.More infoLa ZaZa Trattoria - St. CharlesPrice: Expensive• Italian• St. Charles•4.8
- JJohnChicago / Illinois •26 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoManager and staff were great. Server and service was excellent. Food was very good. Had Salmon was really good. Filet and gnocchi. The apps charcuterie board and shrimp cocktail were great. Worth it especially if you are headed to a show or seeing the live music at the club.More infoClub Arcada 1920s SpeakeasyPrice: Expensive• Italian• St. Charles•4.7
- DDawnaChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 13, 2024We always have a great time at Alter! Had a great beer paring dinner which was a fun and unique experience. The service is always excellent and the staff members are friendly.More infoAlter Brewing + Kitchen - St. CharlesPrice: Moderate• Brewery• St. Charles•4.6
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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 La ZaZa Trattoria - St. Charles
The best vegan restaurants in St. Charles are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - St. Charles, IL, Mio Modo and Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy
The best vegetarian restaurants in St. Charles are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - St. Charles, IL, Mio Modo and La ZaZa Trattoria - St. Charles
The restaurants with the best service in St. Charles are La ZaZa Trattoria - St. Charles, McNally's Pub and Balmoral Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in St. Charles are Balmoral Restaurant, Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy and McNally's Pub
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