34 Best Wine Bars near Downers Grove

“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 with good company“

“Amazing food! Delicious drinks! Beautiful views. Fantastic staff! Highly recommend!!“

“Came here on a Saturday evening without a reservation and we were seated right away. My sister and I noticed our table was fairly wobbly and the staff came to fix the issue right away, and even gave us a free glass of champagne for waiting. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ate and all the wines we tasted. Our waiter was super attentive, every time I seen him on floor he’d come and ask if we needed anything or to refill waters.“

“What a lovely restaurant! Great food and drink. I ordered the Chicken Avocado Shrimp and Eggs and Pineapple Paloma! They did not disappoint! My food was filled with flavor and cooked perfectly! The chicken and shrimp were a perfect combo. My drink was perfect, as well. It all worked together for a tasty combination. I will definitely be returning to this hidden gem!!“

“I hosted my daughter-in-law‘s bridal shower at Ko-ze Wine room in Glen Ellyn. The venue was perfect, and the service was outstanding!
It was the perfect size for our group of 27, and it could’ve accommodated even a larger group. I catered the food from Blackberry Market in Glen Ellyn, all of our favorites!“

“I stopped in on a Friday evening and was pleased to sit at the bar and chat with the accommodating and attentive staff. My water glass never went empty. I appreciate the wines could be ordered in smaller 3 ounce pours which allows one to be able to sample the various offerings. The ambiance was warm and quaint and the evening ended with an acoustic set by musician Doug Bardolph.“

“Incredible atmosphere and the food transcends me to Italy. Highly recommended! Staff is very attentive and friendly and the owner isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and jump in to help bring food out.“

“There’s so many things I love about Barrel & Vine!! The food, of course! And the fact that everything is made to order, they have lots of gluten free options and they are all delicious! The staff is friendly… and they all get along really well! I love the location, atmosphere and so much more! It’s our favorite restaurant!!!!! Hands down.“

“Two GREAT employees last night! First is Claude. Made a surprise rum drink from scratch and served it himself. Could not have asked for a better cocktail. Second is Andrew. Very thoughtful and was right there for everything with suggestions and service. They made for a very GREAT time.“

“I have been here twice now, first time for drinks and apps and second time we threw a private event. This place is adorable, really cute vibes and welcoming atmosphere! Service is great we loved our party bartenders especially Jason who was on top of drinks and service all night during the party! We hosted about 40 people on a Friday night, did a buffet from their list of event menus. Food was great and I heard a lot of the guests complementing the food. The apps I had off of the regular menu were also really good! They have a great wine selection and other beer, seltzers and cocktails so there is something for everyone. Highly recommended for a night out, or private event!“

“We recently got married at The Elm this past weekend (10/13/2024) and can't express in words how satisfied we were with their service. Starting from the first day that we went to see The Elm we were treated with the upmost respect and professionalism. We had our ceremony in the Kensington room, and our reception in the Madison room. The atmosphere and vibe of both rooms was everything that we could hope for. The staff was incredible, the food/drinks were AMAZING, and our guests had nothing but positive feedback. WE HIGHLY RECOMMED THIS PLACE FOR A WEDDING AND/OR ANY OTHER EVENT.“

“Absolutely outstanding food. The roast leg of lamb and saganaki and dolmades were all outstanding. My boys had never had Greek food and were completely impressed as well. Best dining experience I've had recently, I don't live here but I'm adding this to my list of favorite places for whenever I'm in the area.“

“Excellent in every way! Meatball appetizer was superb!! Carbonerra was authentically made. Friendly, efficient service. Don't forget the Gelato and bread pudding. We will return!“

“I would give this place 100 stars if able! I had to plan a rehearsal luncheon for my son's wedding in Joliet in mid May with only 2 months notice. Since we live in North Carolina, I had to do all the research online. Thank heaven I came across SixtyFour Reserve Room in a Google search. The manager, Andrew, contacted me right away and was so helpful in making suggestions for our event. Cheryl, the events manager, took over in finalizing all the arrangements. There are so many different options for appetizers, meal combinations, wine, cocktails and beer! Our guests were able to choose their favorites ahead of time. When we arrived on the day of the event, we were so delighted by the venue! Everything I had requested was in place, and Cheryl and our amazing server/bartender, Alex, immediately greeted us and made everyone feel welcome. The appetizers and meals were served efficiently and right on the timeline I had planned. The food was incredibly delicious with a pleasing presentation. Our guests had so much fun with the Wine Stations, and the whiskey lovers appreciated the variety of choices. Everyone raved about how much they enjoyed the food, drink and ambiance. Best of all, I was able to relax and enjoy our guests since all the work was done by Andrew, Cheryl, Alex and the kitchen staff. The cost was very reasonable, especially so close to Chicago. Highly recommended!“

“Outstanding experience!!! Can not say enough about the entire staff from the front of the house to the back. Attentive and friendly. Food was excellent! Made our dining experience special and something we will continue to talk about! Excellent job to the entire team and I can't wait to come back!“

“Check see & please tell ?“

“This was our second time dining at Positano’s and it was just as fabulous! The food here is superb, the wait staff are very attentive and we love the photos on the wall! The Seabass was to die for and the grilled seafood appetizer was divine! Our only regret is that we live in New York and cannot be frequent patrons of this wonderful establishment! Mille Grazie!!“

“My wife and I just causally stopped in here looking for some wine for our anniversary. We were blown away with the knowledge and friendliness of the staff (especially the owner, Ashley!), and ended up doing a tasting and walking out with 3 bottles. They have so many different types of wine, and clearly everything in there is hand-picked by the stafd. We will be getting all of our wine from here moving forward!!“

“We held our daughter's engagement party at Neat on Saturday night - and we were so very pleased. The staff was absolutely amazing, the room was beautiful and the food was delicious! I can’t thank their team enough!!“

“The name says it all! How do you convert a modest wedding into a more memorable experience? Have J. Fleming’s cater your event! John provided bar, great food, great service, at a value! Try his restaurant as well!“

“We were a fan of the fabulous food already. But when my husband and daughter planned a surprise Birthday party for me, we were VERY impressed. They said whenever they asked Ricardo for something the only thing they heard was: No problem! OR… Whatever you need! And ALL of our guests complimented the food and most took home doggie bags. If you need a party room and want to work with the most accommodating staff - give Ricardo a call. If I could give a 10 star rating - I would. I promise you won’t be disappointed!“

“came here today and had a wonderful time and had some amazing drinks in an amazing atmosphere.“

“The name says it all! How do you convert a modest wedding into a more memorable experience? Have J. Fleming’s cater your event! John provided bar, great food, great service, at a value! Try his restaurant as well!“

“Tony was a great server!“

“The food and atmosphere were great!!!!!!!! Reasonably priced and attentive service!“

“1st visit to MK Steak and we were very impressed. We were seated right away and started with wine and cocktails ( spicy Bees Knees was awesome!). Our server, Chelsea, was knowledgeable, friendly and tentative. Atmosphere was lively but not loud. Both our entrees were cooked to perfection. My husband, who knows his steaks, was pleasantly surprised to hear the steaks are from Meats by Linz. His steak was amazing- great flavor. I had the scallops, which were also very good. The baked French Onion soup was hot and cheese was nicely browned. We were too full for dessert but saw a few being served. So wish I had saved room! We will be back!“

“My family was in town for a family wedding and wanted to order delivery on our last day in town. Each member loved their food. Everybody got a bite of each other's and the consensus is we will be back in Chicago soon and we plan to dine in next time!“

“Came here today for the brunch with the Grinch. It was a great experience for me and my family. My toddler really enjoyed the Grinch. He was interactive and great with the kids. The food and atmosphere were great also. Hope this becomes an annual event because we will be there every time.“

“Great food and service!!“

“Just a shout out to the BEST waitress at the Naperville location, AUTUMN! Every time we come in, we hope we get seated in her section. Autumn’s energy is awesome! She never rushes us during our friend catch up time. She is so attentive without hovering and just a great person all around! Naper location is lucky 🍀 to have her on their team! Thanks for taking good care of us everyone we come in, Autumn! 🫶💯“

“I love everything, the smiles, the prompt service, taste of food very hot served, all over everything is and was perfect.“

“the food and service was amazing. A very cozy place to see Santa with the kids.“