Excellent meal. Server affable and friendly. Really felt welcome. They have truly healthy, creative menu items, but a couple of times a year I treat myself to a cheesburger. It was delicious!!! But best of all were the french fries. I saw them on another patron's plate and gave in! I savored every bite. These are not your typical fries!I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Misty G.
Small but mighty bistro style restaurant on Main Street in downtown Galena ran by Chef James and Mike who is the server, bartender, and all the above! Their service is impeccable and impressive! The dining room seats 12 with 2 bar seats and outdoor dining for Lunch only. Lunch is available TWFS, walk in 12-3. Dinner is 4-8 WTFS reservations not required but highly recommended. We were able to get in on a busy Saturday night and enjoyed the Baked Brie, Garden Salad, Artichoke and Olive Salad, Beef/Shrimp Duo, and Veggie Pasta. Each course was so tasty, flavorful, seasoned well and so fresh! They believe in a relaxed dining experience so we enjoyed a pleasurable time without feeling rushed. I highly suggest you try Savory Kitchen when in Galena. Parking is street parking and easily walkable from the many B&B's in town. Price point is fair with quality and proportion size. James and Mike will make sure you have a wonderful dining experience!
Charlotte Murphy
I don't even know what happened. The waiter was so rude. We got in, looked at the menu, and it was different from the one online. My husband and I both have dietary restrictions. I inquired about the chicken. He said that must be an old menu. I asked if they had any chicken. He said no. I said then I don't know what he can have. He didn't offer any suggestions. He said something to the effect of "okay then."He literally snatched the menus out of our hands and grumbled something as he went off. So I can't give a review of the food, because we never got any. We were seated promptly, but after that it was horrible. It was disappointing because we went there specifically to have lunch at this restaurant. The directions online were wrong and put us in an alley. We finally found the place and then this happened. It really put a damper on our trip. The whole time we were nice. We didn't deserve to be treated so rudely. I was excited to try their food, but will never go there again.
Randall Schemenauer
Lovely place. We went for my birthday and the staff made it special with a chocolate mousse cake. The food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise S.
My husband took me to Savory Kitchen in Galena for my birthday. It is a small but very lovely place. The staff made it special and the food was delicious. Thanks!
penguin4836
Very nice restaurant and an intimate atmosphere. Portions are very good, food is prepared and presented nicely. The wine selection is OK. Desserts are amazing.
Brian Lowenberg
We had a nice lunch on the outdoor patio with our pooch. Both of our meals were good. I had the filet sandwich and my partner had the four cheese melt. Food was very tasty and I think one of the owners was our servicer, he was incredibly friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend that you give it a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan and Anne
Can't say enough good things about how friendly this place is and how great the service was. A big plus is that they allow friendly dogs on the patio. The food was excellent, the place is spotless clean. The only reason the 4 stars was because there could be more vegetarian options on the menu. We will make this a regular stop on our way through the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Teresa G.
We are crazy about this restaurant and the proprietors. Every year we take a long weekend in Galena for our anniversary, and the crown on our special day is dinner at the Savory Kitchen. The food is fantastic, the staff is even better. The atmosphere is quiet and lovely, and it is always a meal to remember.
Veronica Pitlik
I can’t rate unfortunately, because my party of 6 was denied seating to an empty establishment. I offered my 2 teenage daughters could sit at a table by themselves and the four adults at another. Then dismissed by the host/server. He then said we should go to Durty Gerty. I’m truly disappointed on how rude he was being. I then asked if they ran out of food? He waved me off. I have no idea why I was treated this way. Was with my in-laws from Iowa and I’m from Chicago. We couldn’t stop talking about this experience. I don’t know if it’s because my olive skin, but first time I’ve ever thought it!
Possibly the best food in the Galena area, awesome staff, quaint atmosphere the food is amazing
JAB
I had a good steak salad at Savory Kitchen in Galena, Illinois. The owners were very welcoming and friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gourmet Salads
Josh Epstein
Great experience here for lunch! I ordered an amazing turkey sandwich that was served on super fresh, deliciously seasoned bread with a very flavorful salad. The service was very friendly and attentive and the overall ambience was cute and pleasant.
Julia
I had a good steak salad at Savory Kitchen in Galena, Illinois. The owners were very welcoming and friendly.
danalafontsee
My husband and I had our 30th wedding anniversary dinner at Savory Kitchen. The food was outstanding! The atmosphere is quaint, cozy and quiet, which was perfect. The service was great. The chef came out at the end of the night to check on how we enjoyed our meal, which was such a great personal touch. We highly recommend Savory Kitchen!
Excellent meal. Server affable and friendly. Really felt welcome. They have truly healthy, creative menu items, but a couple of times a year I treat myself to a cheesburger. It was delicious!!! But best of all were the french fries. I saw them on another patron's plate and gave in! I savored every bite. These are not your typical fries!I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small but mighty bistro style restaurant on Main Street in downtown Galena ran by Chef James and Mike who is the server, bartender, and all the above! Their service is impeccable and impressive! The dining room seats 12 with 2 bar seats and outdoor dining for Lunch only. Lunch is available TWFS, walk in 12-3. Dinner is 4-8 WTFS reservations not required but highly recommended. We were able to get in on a busy Saturday night and enjoyed the Baked Brie, Garden Salad, Artichoke and Olive Salad, Beef/Shrimp Duo, and Veggie Pasta. Each course was so tasty, flavorful, seasoned well and so fresh! They believe in a relaxed dining experience so we enjoyed a pleasurable time without feeling rushed. I highly suggest you try Savory Kitchen when in Galena. Parking is street parking and easily walkable from the many B&B's in town. Price point is fair with quality and proportion size. James and Mike will make sure you have a wonderful dining experience!
I don't even know what happened. The waiter was so rude. We got in, looked at the menu, and it was different from the one online. My husband and I both have dietary restrictions. I inquired about the chicken. He said that must be an old menu. I asked if they had any chicken. He said no. I said then I don't know what he can have. He didn't offer any suggestions. He said something to the effect of "okay then."He literally snatched the menus out of our hands and grumbled something as he went off. So I can't give a review of the food, because we never got any. We were seated promptly, but after that it was horrible. It was disappointing because we went there specifically to have lunch at this restaurant. The directions online were wrong and put us in an alley. We finally found the place and then this happened. It really put a damper on our trip. The whole time we were nice. We didn't deserve to be treated so rudely. I was excited to try their food, but will never go there again.
Lovely place. We went for my birthday and the staff made it special with a chocolate mousse cake. The food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband took me to Savory Kitchen in Galena for my birthday. It is a small but very lovely place. The staff made it special and the food was delicious. Thanks!
Very nice restaurant and an intimate atmosphere. Portions are very good, food is prepared and presented nicely. The wine selection is OK. Desserts are amazing.
We had a nice lunch on the outdoor patio with our pooch. Both of our meals were good. I had the filet sandwich and my partner had the four cheese melt. Food was very tasty and I think one of the owners was our servicer, he was incredibly friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend that you give it a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can't say enough good things about how friendly this place is and how great the service was. A big plus is that they allow friendly dogs on the patio. The food was excellent, the place is spotless clean. The only reason the 4 stars was because there could be more vegetarian options on the menu. We will make this a regular stop on our way through the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We are crazy about this restaurant and the proprietors. Every year we take a long weekend in Galena for our anniversary, and the crown on our special day is dinner at the Savory Kitchen. The food is fantastic, the staff is even better. The atmosphere is quiet and lovely, and it is always a meal to remember.
I can’t rate unfortunately, because my party of 6 was denied seating to an empty establishment. I offered my 2 teenage daughters could sit at a table by themselves and the four adults at another. Then dismissed by the host/server. He then said we should go to Durty Gerty. I’m truly disappointed on how rude he was being. I then asked if they ran out of food? He waved me off. I have no idea why I was treated this way. Was with my in-laws from Iowa and I’m from Chicago. We couldn’t stop talking about this experience. I don’t know if it’s because my olive skin, but first time I’ve ever thought it!
Restaurantji Recommends
Possibly the best food in the Galena area, awesome staff, quaint atmosphere the food is amazing
I had a good steak salad at Savory Kitchen in Galena, Illinois. The owners were very welcoming and friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gourmet Salads
Great experience here for lunch! I ordered an amazing turkey sandwich that was served on super fresh, deliciously seasoned bread with a very flavorful salad. The service was very friendly and attentive and the overall ambience was cute and pleasant.
I had a good steak salad at Savory Kitchen in Galena, Illinois. The owners were very welcoming and friendly.
My husband and I had our 30th wedding anniversary dinner at Savory Kitchen. The food was outstanding! The atmosphere is quaint, cozy and quiet, which was perfect. The service was great. The chef came out at the end of the night to check on how we enjoyed our meal, which was such a great personal touch. We highly recommend Savory Kitchen!