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.”

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

“My first time trying all you can eat sushi. This place has a great selection to choose from. The tablet makes it easy to send your order to the kitchen without having to wait for someone to come by. Loved everything we tried. Appetizers were fresh but not as tasty. Staff was also pretty cool.”

“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”

“Very tasty food: plov, Kazan kebab, samsa, honey cake and other cakes. Also you can buy sparkling drinks, lecho jars, kurt or kurut. Plenty of seats and not loud music in the background.”

“Great food, great service, nice location!”

“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!!!”

“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.”

“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 !”

“Yum. Always consistent. Always our favorite.”

“Good food with good company”

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

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

“very good food and very good atmosphere”

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

“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”

“Emily our waitress was perfect.
Everything tastes amazingly fresh.
We received large portions with incredible ingredients. Returning for breakfast 😋 as much as possible!”

“Good food. Excellent Service. Enjoyed Prabhu's personal attention. Visit again soon, Recommend to my friends.”

“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!!!”

“Update: Looking back 7 years later, we still remember having a fun experience at Hooters. The wings were absolutely fantastic and definitely the highlight of the visit. Great flavor, cooked perfectly, and exactly what you hope for when stopping at Hooters.

The staff was also very friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the entire experience. The atmosphere was energetic, relaxed, and made for a fun place to grab food and hang out.

What stood out most was just how enjoyable the overall experience was between the food, service, and atmosphere. It ended up being one of those restaurant visits we still remembered years later.

As Mike & Amy’s Small Town Adventures, we have explored restaurants all over Illinois and beyond, and this Downers Grove location remains one of the memorable stops from our earlier travels. Easy 5 stars from us.

Traveling the country one small town at a time — Mike & Amy’s Small Town Adventures”

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

“Came in about an hour before close on a Friday there wasn't that many people there but we were able to still get some hibachi and there was a decent amount of portions still left of everything. The lo main noodles never got filled back up though had to get some from the hibachi side and cook them. The waitress that was there (an older lady) was very attentive and great with us.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“Great food n excellent service”

“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.”

“10/10. We had an amazing experience. The food was impeccable, and the portion sizes were more than generous. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and kind. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Highly recommended!”

“Great food n excellent service”

“Delicious lagers and best staff”

“I visited Cocomero in Downers Grove with my wife for the first time and we were delighted. The standout Taro milk tea was rich and creamy, blending earthy sweetness perfectly, while the self-serve frozen yogurt bar, packed with fresh toppings, offered creative fun and flavor. Friendly staff and a cozy, welcoming vibe made our visit memorable—and a great shared treat.”

“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 😊”

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

“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.”

“Its very good I order it daily”

“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!😎”

“Good service and food at a reasonable price”

“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”

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

“Good food ,best staff 😍😍😍”

“As you would expect the Chipotle of pizza delivers on every level. I was able to get my gluten-free triple garlic crust roasted-garlic blue-cheese banana-pepper, jalapenis, onions, toenails, boogers old socks, cicadas... Basically this place will slam you the pie of your dreams or their nightmares without question....”

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

“amazing food. Real Italian ice in summer!”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“Always have a great experience here! Food is indeed very fresh. Tastes amazing and the service is just excellent.
If you’re reading some of the other negative reviews from before I urge you to not listen to them. This place has come a long way and is much much better. I work right next door to here and come here all the time and my coworkers love this place too! Really one of the only good Chinese restaurants around the area anymore.”

“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!!”

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

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

“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.”

“Great place.............😎”

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

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

“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!”

“The chicken is fantastic! The phone took more than a few times to get through to place an order. Would be nice to offer an online check out.
12pc meal with corn nuggets is a great deal for family of three.
Carry out only here!”

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

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

“The Rodeo burrito was massive for the price, and didn't skimp on chicken or bacon. The store was also very clean and smelled great inside. Will definitely be back to try the acai bowls!”

“They were not busy on this Tuesday night. We ordered the chicken kabob pita and a gyro taco and falafel taco, and chicken topped hummus. Food was with the wait! Awesome garlic sauce!”

“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 !”

“Delicious but too expensive!! Portillos prices but terrible indoor dining Portillos got em beat by a mile,lower your prices!! You don't have the indoor appeal,like eating in jail🤣”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“Great service good food nice location”

“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!”

“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!”

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

“This is the liveliest Jimmy Johns I have been in. The staff is double awesome!!! I will be back to this location.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“Drove past this location while heading home- and I instantly busted a u-turn!!

Maria informed me of a deal that was going on and helped me save some coins. Thank you, girly!!

The food was fresh. The establishment was clean and welcoming. They have drive-thru but I insisted to walk in. Not a lot Mr. Submarine have the extended menu (philly/chicken cheesesteak, specialty fries, salads, etc)

Going back again… today! Lbs!”

“Generous portions and an excellent price for everything you get. The food is delicious, and they provide plenty of meat in all their dishes; two people can eat well for just $15. It's worth coming back.”

“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 drive 5 miles past Panera to come here. The food quality is great. The workers are always nice. The staff brings your food to the table and cleans up after you leave.”

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

“Ordered food via the wingstop app and door dasher left one of my bags , I called the store and they contacted DoorDash to have the food delivered to me which is above and beyond most places. Also food is always spot on”

“We stopped to eat here from out of town randomly and truly had the best experience! We received a very friendly greeting on the way in. The bathrooms were super clean. The counter service was excellent and she even made certain we got fresh fries! The whole team deserves a round of applause!”