Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn

4.9

338 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Welcome to our classroom! Waterleaf, located in College of DuPage’s Culinary & Hospitality Center, is a dining experience that offers real-life training to Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts, and Hospitality students. Patrons will enjoy menus utilizing fresh regional and seasonal ingredients prepared by Culinary & Pastry students as well as attentive service from our student servers.
Limited seating is available at each event and reservations are required. Reservations may be made until an event is sold out. For parties of 6 or more, please call us directly at 630-942-2284.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed, Thu 11:15 am–11:45 am Dinner Tue, Wed 7:00 pm–7:15 pm Thu 6:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(630) 942-2284
Website
https://www.cod.edu/academics/programs/culinary/student-run-dining/waterleaf/index.html
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
425 Fawell Blvd, CHC Building, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Area
Glen Ellyn
Cross Street
Park or Lambert
Parking details
Gated parking is available directly in front of the Culinary & Hospitality Center, located on the north east corner of the College of DuPage campus.

What 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.9Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Best Value
Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
West Suburbs
Best Overall
West Suburbs
Best Ambience
West Suburbs
Best Value
West Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waterleaf Restaurant in Glen Ellyn offers a delightful dining experience with beautifully plated, flavorful dishes and attentive service. As a student-run operation, it combines a "very pleasant and relaxing vibe" with "excellent" food and service. While reservations can be tricky, the culinary creativity and value make it "a winner!"

338 Reviews

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Diana
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent as usual. Especially loved the broccoli soup. Our server Gwendolyn was exceptional and very attentive. My friends and I love this place! Can’t wait until we go back again.
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Jeffrey
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally able to secure a reservation. The chefs prepared a creative tasting menu. The bottle of red wine was very good and affordable. The lasagna was the best course.
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Diana
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had lunch today at Waterleaf, it was amazing. Our server Charlotte was very attentive and did a great job. I have had lunch at Waterleaf four times already this year and plan on visiting one more time before the holiday.
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Madelyn
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a terrific place to go. The persons serving there were very friendly and accommodating.
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Joanne
Chicago
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Crawfish Bisque was excellent. It was served warm and very fresh tasting. The Creole Caesar dressing needed a stronger dressing. The Whitefish could have been more blackened. Our server was professional and attentive.
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Kim
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always great. Fantastic value and service.
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ROGER
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great value for an opportunity to taste the delicious food prepared by chefs-to-be.
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Justin
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and outstanding menu. The restaurant is run by students under the supervision of College of DuPage faculty.
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James
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Surprised that for a fish dish such as black and white fish they added pork to the rice. Would be nice if they would alert this to people who are vegetarian.
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Sue
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a wonderful experience to have our lunches here. Our server, Charlie, was excellent!
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Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn is rated 4.9 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Google Map for Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn

425 Fawell Blvd, CHC Building, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Additional information

Cross Street
Park or Lambert
Area
Glen Ellyn
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed, Thu 11:15 am–11:45 am Dinner Tue, Wed 7:00 pm–7:15 pm Thu 6:00 pm–6:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Gated parking is available directly in front of the Culinary & Hospitality Center, located on the north east corner of the College of DuPage campus.
Payment Options
Cash not accepted

Website
https://www.cod.edu/academics/programs/culinary/student-run-dining/waterleaf/index.html
Phone number
(630) 942-2284

Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn

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