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- JJayVIPChicago / Illinois •8 reviews5.0Dined todayThe food quality, flavor and taste were above exceptional. That staff and our waitress were extremely hospitable and attentive. The restaurant was very clean and comfortable. It is most definitely worth going to.More infoLa ZaZa Trattoria - St. CharlesPrice: Expensive• Italian• St. Charles•4.8
- JJohnVIPChicago / Illinois •30 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent, and did a phenomenal job with an off menu request!More infoMio ModoPrice: Moderate• Italian• St. Charles•4.7
- KKenChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoEvery time my wife and I attend a show at Arcada we eat at the Speakeasy Club and use the open table app for reservations. The food and service is top notch and we’ve never been disappointed.More infoClub Arcada 1920s SpeakeasyPrice: Expensive• Italian• St. Charles•4.7
- MmaryChicago / Illinois •13 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoYou can always count on the food being good at this restaurant. Problem we had yesterday was we were seated in the bar room between two very long group tables. They were extremely loud to the point we could not even talk and hear at allMore infoThe Office Dining and SpiritsPrice: Moderate• American• St. Charles•4.6
- DDawnaChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on 13 Dec 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, Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy and Mio Modo
The best vegetarian restaurants in St. Charles are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - St. Charles, IL, Mio Modo and The Office Dining and Spirits
The restaurants with the best service in St. Charles are La ZaZa Trattoria - St. Charles, McNally's Pub and Mio Modo
The restaurants with the best ambiance in St. Charles are Balmoral Restaurant, Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy and McNally's Pub
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