Restaurants in Downers Grove

“Wonderful, classy yet casual experience! Delicious!!!”

“The food is exceptional, and the drinks are thoughtfully crafted by skilled bartenders. The atmosphere is laid-back yet stylish, creating a welcoming and comfortable dining experience. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely friendly. Highly recommended.”

“Have been going here for years and the service and sushi is always so great and fresh. Elva was our server and she was tended to our every need. She was awesome and will be back as soon as possible for the all you can eat sushi.”

“Pizza was good! Great place to dine in at Downtown Downers Grove! I will be coming back!”

“Great food, great service, nice location!”

“Stop in for the first time today and had a blast. Huge shout out to Dave the bartender, his expresso martini is easily one of the best ive had. Friendly service and great drinks. Can't wait to return!”

“Good food and great atmosphere”

“Stayed at the doubletree hotel and was very pleasantly surprised how great the food was at Osteria Italian restaurant. We dined here two nights in a row because it was so delicious. Julio our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Made our first evening at the restaurant memorable. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana and Caesar salad. It was wonderful. I had plenty of leftovers and can’t wait to enjoy the other half when I get home. My husband ordered rigatoni with chicken and the soup of the day. He had plenty left over for another meal also. Had two Tiramisu martinis and unfortunately ran out of room for dessert. The second night we sat in the bar for happy hour. Joey, the manager remembered us and made us feel like we were friends dining at his home. Handsome gentleman and incredibly friendly. Tony the bartender managed a full bar of people yet was very available to take our order. Happy hour is a great deal with $7 martinis and affordable large appetizers. Luckily we saved room to share a piece of Tiramisu. Absolutely divine. Can’t wait for our next visit to Chicago to dine here again. Highly recommended.”

“I had a wonderful experience here. The atmopshere is very family friendly. The food was amazing. This was my first time trying Uzbek food and safe to say I enjoyed every bit of it.”

“Friendly staff and quick with the MEATS!!!”

“Such a treasure! We were drawn to the thoughtfully created menus - rotations of unique menus that tell a story via the tastes of places; as well as the dietary options (vegan, gluten free, etc) that make it accessible and tasty for all. The tea and food were amazing, the shop is so cute, and the staff were so kind. A great experience all around!”

“well I had the pleasure to work here today, and even though it was court related I am so wanting and willing to help again on my own! its amazing that there are places and people who are out here in the world that we live in that care so much for others when mostly the people we have in our lives don't bother to try. I truly wish that more people felt more willing to give back to those who really need our help; rather than to take for their own selfish reasons and that is my wish. my recommendation would to have this place not change a thing but for people to change how they are to others! truly an amazing place to wana volunteer at or even to donate to give to those less fortunate!!! thank you for having me today!!!”

“Barrelman's Room is my go-to place on a Friday or Saturday night when I want delicious cocktails and cozy ambiance so I can actually talk to my friends & hear each other. It's usually pretty easy to get a table, the staff is helpful with recommendations and I love the "secret" feel of it. I recommend it to anyone who wants a night out without a long line or wait. You won't be disappointed!”

“We had a private 70th Birthday at the Downer’s Grove location last weekend The food (buffet) was great, and the service was top notch. Our server Rocky and his team were on top of every detail. Our 55 guests were taken care of like we were family. I’d highly recommend this restaurant for your events!”

“Went for the first time and was impressed with coziness and layout. Becky was attentive and took care of us throughout. Were over charged due to website prices were not updated but Mike and Andres haves since refunded the difference, 5 stars plus !”

“Great food and service. Large menu to choose from. Will be back.”

“Good food with good company”

“very good food and very good atmosphere”

“Yum. Always consistent. Always our favorite.”

“good deep dish pizza especially their all meat pizza 😋”

“We totally enjoyed our meal today at Red Lobster DG, IL Wonderful manager, wait staff and hostess. Food was great. Thank you. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”

“First timers! Had a wonderful brunch on Sunday! Service attentive, food delicious and great atmosphere! Michelle was running the show like a pro! Lace was packed and she has it all under control! Well done”

“My husband and I celebrated valentines day early today, I made reservations online which was extremely easy and even had add on options like rose petals on the table! Super cute idea! Ended up having to change reservations due to snow and that was also super easy done online! Our first ever experience at the melting pot and upon arrival the hostess were very welcoming and our sever/waiter was friendly and informative while explaining how everything works. We chose the big dinner for 2 which was a 4 course meal. The spinach artichoke cheese fondue was prepared right infront of us and was absolutely delicious!! The meats and broth were also surprisingly delicious (i was skeptical just boiling my meats, but the flavors soaked into the meats and veggies perfectly seasoning them!) Then onto the chocolate, we chose the turtle chocolate, Carmel and candied pecans. We were almost maxed out but made out way through! 10/10 overall we will be returning customers for sure. Walking out about to leave the owner Mike asked introduced himself and thanked us for dining and made sure our experience was what we expected! Oh, and lastly whoever decided to put candied pine nuts on a Cesar salad is a genius!!!”

“Vicusia was working the bar by herself but did a great job!! I still don't like the bar stools there's no bar to put the feet on and they're too small...

Food was good.”

“Love the warm Salsa. Food is good. My husband and I try to drive out once or twice a year for date night.”

“Every-time when I get a chance to go to this wonderful restaurant. The serves the cashier guy and the lady’s always great clean up n buses :) I recommend going to this place when u have a chance :) thank you Royal buffet for good service :)”

“Excellent food!! Great really clean for as busy as they are.. I will definitely be coming back frequently 🫡”

“Went tonight for the first time. The pizza was excellent 👌🏻 I usually have to go to Lake Geneva, WI for good neapolitan pizza.. But, now I know I can go to Lantern instead. 😋😋🍕🍕”

“Great service, fantastic food, and I had a great time with my cousin there. The server was so helpful in explaining their combos and allowing us all the food combinations we wanted in a simplified manner. The boba smoothie was Devine too!”

“Excellent food and staff, we always have a lot of fun. Recommended by the Wicked Car Magazine. www.wcm66.com”

“Great owner, great baristas, great drinks, great promotions! FANTASTIC CUSTOMER SERVICE! Keep up the great work Tom!”

“It’s been the best pizza in Downers Grove for over 40 years maybe. I used to work there a long long time ago. We were great then and they’re great now.”

“Great food with great service. Don’t miss out on this family owned restaurant in Downers Grove. We love i!”

“This coffee shop is so close to where I work so I’ve been visiting here and there and have not been disappointed with a single drink I’ve ordered! Everyone working there is so friendly too 😊”

“I had my wedding shower here in their private section of the restaurant. We had around 45 guests and it was amazing. The staff were amazing, especially Andrea and Tricia, the food was great and the bloody Mary’s were so tasty! Highly recommend having your private event here!”

“Food is fantastic with great portions. Get you some good food here.”

“Best italian food ever!”

“Fresh hot delicious homemade Mexican food.”

“Great food and service Cod 5 of 5 corned beef 4.5 of 5 Cream of chicken soup 6 of 5 Going tomorrow with another friend. We are going to try the burgers and can’t wait to see what soup they will have. Felt very welcome We saw a diverse group of patrons They have high tops and regular seating in addition to seating at the bar.”

“Great little place, great food. Love the steak tacos and burritos .”

“Its very good I order it daily”

“Maya Tacos isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a whole vibe. You can eat, shop, walk around, come back and eat again (no judgment), grab a Starbucks, and catch a movie afterwards. My stomach has never been happier. Indian Spanish fusion done right, welcoming vibe, top notch salsa bar, and service that actually cares. Honestly? I go for the tacos, stay for the plaza energy, and leave with zero regrets. One of a kind.”

“Great food n excellent service”

“Delicious lagers and best staff”

“This is our favorite spot for Boba! The staff are always friendly and welcoming to teens and their friends, and we’ve never been disappointed with our orders.”

“Great food n excellent service”

“Stefanie is awesome! The whole staff is positive.”

“First visit to Angelo's Pizza, got a Chicago thin with pepperoni, hamburger, pepperoncini, and garlic...best pizza I've ever had, and I've been to numerous Chicagoland and east coast parlors. This will now be a mandatory stop each time I visit Chicago, and the free parking garage with ample space virtually next door makes this an easy choice. Thank you to the hard working pizza crafters and friendly staff. Wow. Amazing!”

“They have really good food and the portions are worth the price!! Been there twice already.”

“The bartender was really helpful and friendly. Even with a full bar, he took his time to make some recommendations and gave me his full attention while talking to me. The beer selection is really good. They also have beer available for sale.

Just a note, they don’t currently sell food. Drinks only.”

“Big portions. Corned beef hash was good but not enough corned beef but overwhelming potatoes.”

“Good service and food at a reasonable price”

“Excellent service, the food was fresh and hot. We had good service the whole time. Definitely will become a regular.”

“Robin genuinely has been the funniest and most personable bartender. Food was on time. He took care of us, kept me coming here more than any other place for his hospitality. An all star. My whole group loves him. We will keep coming as long as he’s there”

“Visited this location after church and Jade was out server. She was super friendly even asked how our Church service was. Jade also told me about all the deals and prices. I will definitely stop by this location again!”

“amazing food. Real Italian ice in summer!”

“This is our favorite breakfast place. The food is excellent, served hot. Service is great with coffee cup never being empty. Can’t say enough good things about this place.”

“Good food ,best staff 😍😍😍”

“small place, nice decor, good food, price is right for what they serve.”

“My burger was done incorrectly when I went through the drive thru but didn’t realize it till I went home. When I returned the manager gave me a free pint of custard for the mistake. Amazing customer service! Keep up the great work!”

“This is our go to place for Chinese food! The quality is always consistent, great portions, and the team that runs it is so sweet. They take care of their customers and we are regulars because of that. We get a big take out from them at least once a month. Would recommend to anyone local to the area!!”

“Food and service are both excellent. Greeted with a smile, food is made to order, so no microwaved dish......I had chicken/shrimp fajitas the first visit and they were DELICIOUS!! Went back second time with a relative, got the shrimp diablo......should have taken the server's advice about the heat, but I didn't, therefore I suffered 🥲 the consequence......she was awesome though and had the heat taken down for me. Owner came out to greet guests and was super sweet. This place is a hidden jewel that has some of the best Mexican food in the area. I would say take my word for it, but being that you probably don't know me, don't take my word for it, go try it for yourself!!”

“Visited Fishers location - so glad I did! Non-dairy lemon chill was pleasantly creamy (expected it to be tart like sorbet, but it was mild and delicious!) - and non-dairy caramel was amazing! So nice to have non-dairy flavors with flare! My son had cake batter and crazy cookie - loved them both! Our new go-to for ice cream - thanks, Eiffel Waffle!😎”

“Just want to say it was my first time eating here last night. I'm from California on business trip and turning again next week and I can say I'm coming back for dinner here. The manager Debbie was very friendly and is very helpful/happy customer service. The owner picked a right person to carry the management position.”

“Great place.............😎”

“I haven’t found “chocomania” anywhere else ❤️”

“Reliably the best tasting chicken dinners in the region. It's not too spicy so you can taste the always well cooked but moist chicken. This has been a real treat for me to eat for over 50 years now. Nothing better than a bag of hot fritters for the long drive home. The Downers Grove Take Out restaurant has a bit of nostalgic equipment, but if they sold merch as well, they might do even better business.”

“This is a great location and lots of seating inside. Doesn’t feel small like other locations. Super friendly service and as always great food. I plan on patronizing this location again very soon!”

“Well curated folk roots and artist selection in an intimate setting.”

“Visited Downers Grove location and the two individuals working at the counter were very responsive and helpful when I had trouble using a promotional coupon. Overall great experience and friendly staff!”

“This restaurant absolutely exceeded my expectations. Delicious food especially the mix grill plate/humos with steak and a calm atmosphere, and genuinely friendly staff served up one of the best meals I’ve had today. highly recommended👍”

“Today was our first time. we dug the vibe, food, and drinks. Check this place out”

“Great food, Great service. Everything I had was delicious.”

“Five Guys lived up to their reputation. Tuesday, 5/15/18, was my first time at the Downers Grove location. That Bacon Cheese Burger was great. Just as expected from the many Chicago locations in the past. The two young men on duty offered service with smiles.”

“We are new to the area and we’re looking for our new favorite Thai place, we found it last week! Food was delicious, service was great! Definitely will come back and bring friends with us.”

“nice service, food ok, prices & portions ok”

“Soooo delicious! I got a mangonanda and it was like eating a ripe frozen mango, with Chamoy and taji. my family got the ice cream and raced all the way home. I will definitely be back.”

“Best healthy and delicious food options at the airport !”

“food was delicious. I would go there again. the staff was very friendly and professional”

“Was looking online to see what time they’re open until nowadays and read a good review on a chicken pita so I came and I tried it and it was delicious😋 I wish I took a picture instead of recording a video..! It was so good and colorful. The soup was really good too! I was a little scared to come at first because it was so close to closing time but I immediately felt reassured as soon as the man came on the speaker to take my order! The owner was in the drive-thru and he was nice, the food was fresh (bread was still soft close to midnight) you can tell he really cares about his restaurant!!! Thank you!”

“food is great, drinks are awesome, staff = the best! Super friendly and welcoming!”

“Scooby’s is your typical after school hangout. Nothing fancy. Good food. In and out quickly. Hot dogs are top notch, beef sandwiches are tasty, fries are fresh cut and best eaten at the restaurant.”

“Great service good food nice location”

“Thanks for sponsoring youth baseball!”

“I miss the location that closed because it was nearby my work but I took my family to this location tonight and the service was the best ive had at a that burger joint. Nathan and team made sure the order was completed correctly, put a to go order to the side and kept it hot and worked very fast to complete our order. It was great!”

“This is the best Starbucks around! The baristas here are very knowledgeable of the menu and how to properly add espresso to cold or frozen drinks without compromising the temperature of the drink! This is the only Starbucks within a 10 mi radius that can make the drink I like correctly! I go out of my way to come to this location for their delicious coffee and other drinks! The customer service demonstrated here is phenomenal!”

“Great employees! As I was leaving the Starbucks at target I dropped my original drink and having two small children with me I didn’t want to drag them back into the store to get a replacement. I called this Starbucks on the off chance that they’d replace it (since it has a drive through I wouldn’t have to get everyone out of the car) and they said it wasn’t a problem! They replaced my drink free of charge and were very caring throughout the transaction. Thank you Sam! And all the other Starbucks employees!”

“First time trying Andy's! I could see why everyone loves it. I got the chocolate and vanilla as gluten-free!! Luke was really helpful at drive-thru! Got us through busy time super fast. I looked it up and they use corn syrup not high fructose.”

“Egg rolls are the best in 4 towns surrounding, spring rolls are good but need a little help. Food is top notch so for, it will take some time to try everything. Had the sweet and sour chicken, beef fried rice, egg foo young, and chop suey, so good. Stay tuned for future posts.”

“First time there. Nothing fancy, but the food is great. Tasty, plentiful, and very reasonable.”

“We are regulars to Lao Sze Chuan. I personally think the food is very good!”

“The food was so delicious and fresh tasting. Good job everyone that works there. Me and my parents will be definitely be coming back. This is the best Chinese food In Illinois. I highly recommend coming here.”

“Delicious food! Very clean inside. A great spot to check out.”

“The ice cream is absolutely THE BEST! I had a two-scoop waffle cone that would have been perfect, but the cone dribbled a tiny bit. I'll definitely go back again for some more cookie dough. Yum!”

“My daughter and I loved it! Definitely be back when we are in the area.”

“Food is very tasty and service was super quick. Can't ask for much more from a Chilis. Only thing i would add is the foot pull on the bathroom door. Night and day difference for the germaphobes”

“I came to pick up an order very late and Loveleen and her team were very helpful and considerate even though it was past closing time for them. They stayed after hours and helped me get my order and made sure I had a great night”

“Food is great as usual. Slow service when no managers are present but great service when they are. I get a slightly more greasy feel and smell when dining in compared to other locations.”