Seems like a great spot for drinks, apps, and live music--the music was in the bar area, with the dining room in an adjacent space. You can request seating closer to the bar if you want to enjoy the music while dining. Otherwise, the window seats are nice if you're looking for something quieter, restaurant lighting is dim. They're also able to modify some dishes to be gluten free. The Poached Pear Salad was light and refreshing, GF if you omit the goat cheese "crouton." Though if you like goat cheese, it looked delectable, perfectly cooked. It's more like a small fried goat cheese patty (almost like a mozzarella stick). The risotto was well cooked, but nothing particularly memorable in terms of flavor or components (bacon, mushroom, pesto, parmesan butter). The cassoulet was bursting with flavor. They offer both a small and larger portion. The small is really just a few bites of duck, so if you're looking for something more filling, definitely go with the larger size, which feels closer to a standard entrée. You can omit the panko breadcrumbs to make it gluten free. The guava sorbet was a refreshing way to end the meal, served as a trio of scoops and a cookie (not GF). Portion sizes overall are just okay, as you're unlikely to have leftovers. Unless you order apps, an entrée, and dessert, you may not leave completely full. Drink-wise, they have cocktails, beers, one cider on tap (GF), and wine options. The Mint Julep (bourbon based) was strong, simple, and surprisingly tasty. Service was fine overall, though one gentleman stood out for being especially attentive and friendly (wish we caught his name). Pricing didn't quite match the quality, but would be open to return in future to try out other dishes. read more

We haven't dined at Adele's for a couple years now, and since that time they renovated the restaurant. I have been here several times in the past and always had a good experience. I chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner going on my actual birthday. Friends of ours joined us for dinner. I chose to sit in the lounge area next to the bar, which is a smaller space than the dining room, more intimate. I enjoyed that space. There's a couple couches in front of a fireplace perfect to enjoy an after dinner drink. My friends brought a couple bottles of wine so we didn't order any cocktails or wine from the restaurant. Their corkage fee is $25 a bottle. The four of us started with appetizers to share. The deviled eggs were creamy and delicious. The charcuterie board was good but could've had another cheese on the board to match the three meats on the board. It was served with perfectly grilled baguette. The special appetizer for the evening was morel mushrooms. I love morel mushrooms, but these lacked flavor and the portion was small. That was a miss for me. For dinner, my husband had the crispy chicken milanese, which he thoroughly enjoyed. The chicken was topped with arugula, capers, manchego cheese, tomatoes. I opted to have a Caesar salad and the Spanish octopus appetizer for my dinner. Our server Carmen, who was so engaging and provided good service, said that the octopus was outstanding. He was right! It was the best octopus I ever had. Tender and flavorful. The owner stopped by our table to see if we were enjoying everything. I told him I didn't like the octopus at all and the chef needed to make me another one pronto, but he didn't buy it. I tried! It was noted on our reservation that it was my birthday and my friends bought a bouquet of flowers so it was pretty obvious, but the restaurant did not acknowledge it with a little dessert at the end of the meal. That was disappointing since I chose this place specifically to celebrate my birthday. The restaurant should make note when people are there to celebrate, do a little something special to mark the occasion. All in all, I still love this restaurant it would recommend it. read more

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I love this restaurant look so beautiful , we wait for an hours to get a table, we got a burger is very juicy and the fries is good !

My wife and I love Adelle's! It is our favorite restaurant in Wheaton. We love eating in the cocktail lounge. We ate there once before they refreshed it couple of years ago and didn't love it, but now we really enjoy it very much. We have been there close to 10 times at this point. The staff is always very friendly, they make a great drink, and the food is always spot on. Their fish is always top notch and about any seasonal dish you try. Their desert is always great as well. Bring the cookies home with you, they are delicious! read more

We've been going to Adelle's for years and we keep coming back for: the deviled eggs du jour, the octopus (the absolute best!), any of the sales but give me their Wedge any day, the shortribs and the meatloaf. The service is great and it is rare to find such quality, care, and dedication to the art of food. Thank you Adelle's! read more

Started with deviled eggs which were beautifully presented but salty and disappointing. Next had the fried chicken thigh tikka masala with rice which was salted properly, the breading was tasty but the rice and veg were uninteresting. The flourless chocolate cake was the highlight, good texture and properly rich chocolate taste read more

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Salmon was fishy, slimy and overcooked. Octopus was rubbery and salty. Drinks were way too sweet. Service was abrupt and there were no bus boys. Out of meat loaf, cassoulet and ravioli...6 pieces of ravioli for $28. Overall a supremely horrible meal....first and last time at this place---supremely disappointed, so overpriced and massively sub par. Possible for zero stars? read more

Only had appetizers and cocktails it was very yummy amd the decor was very sexy. The service staff was very attentive.

We've been coming here for years. One of our favorites and we always try to make an Adelle's date night at least once a year. Last night reminded me why it's still a special place. Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Not cookie cutter but always creative. We started with the fried green beans that were drizzled in a honey plum sauce. Also did the build your own charcuterie. Flavors were wonderful (portions of the meats and cheeses a bit small). That blackberry jam was amazing! I enjoyed the white fish with couscous which was satisfying but light enough considering we filled up on the great apps. My husband can't say no to a steak so he enjoyed the ribeye. Wonderful sides filled with flavor. My favorite though was their strawberry cake. OMG!!! The best! So incredibly satisfying with a hot tea after dinner. It was almost like a gourmet version of an Entenmann's coffee cake in the best possible way. The cake was topped with this layer of creamy home-made frosting, a layer of fresh strawberry jam, and a crumbly top. I'm glad I don't have access to it all the time, I'd be eating it too often! Thanks Adelle's for a great mom and dad's night out! read more

Hadn't been to Adelle's in a long time, so we decided to give it another try. The pork belly appetizer was delicious, sweet Asian chili flavor. The crab cakes were good. The burger was cooked perfectly and very tasty. I tried the Oktoberfest special, Goulash with mashed potatoes, it was delightful, the cucumbers with sour cream was a perfect accompaniment. Give Adelle's a try for Oktoberfest! read more

Adelle's - Goulash with mashed potatoes and cucumber salad. - American Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

In my second visit to Adelle's, they hit every high point possible! Enjoyed a light and refreshing Aperol Fizz at the bar with a couple deviled eggs while waiting for our friend to arrive for dinner. The bartender was fast, friendly and knowledgeable; the cocktails were terrific! The restaurant was mostly empty but that was helpful in terms of keeping the volume down. We enjoyed the Asian ribs appetizer; 6 hearty. ribs full of sesame and soy flavors. I ordered the Parmesan chicken with cheddar potatoes and grilled asparagus; it was a bit spicy but very delicious, and the asparagus was perfect! The staff was attentive without ever being intrusive and they brought us water and drinks all throughout the meal. Very friendly and guided us to good choices on wine and desserts!! For dessert, I had an affogato and they made it decaf for me--still so good, and they gave me a a generous scoop of vanilla gelato!! It was my friend's birthday, so they gave us little glasses of champagne to toast her and a little limoncello after dessert, too!! So much fun!! Plus everything was delicious. Thanks, Adelle's!! It was a great evening! read more

Adelle's - Aperol Fizz! - American Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

Here is what to know if you want to ever come to this restaurant 1. It's an American cuisine: American people, American environment, and American lifestyle. If your not American just like me you will stand out 2. The service is REALLY slow. 2 hours for 5 dishes when there were just a couple of old people with their families, seriously. 3. The food is too expensive. For 5 dishes the cost was 150$, averaging each meal being 40 dollars 4. Waitresses are kind: A man served us water about 5 times in 2 hours, so that's a positive. 5. Food is delicious. Definitely worth some of the cost and the long waiting time. 6. The restaurant is old which shows that the chefs are experienced but it should've not tooken them 2 hours for 5 dishes. That's everything you need to know about this restaurant. Not bad. 3/5 is fair. I probably won't. One here again this restaurant is mid tier against other restaurants. read more

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We hosted a welcome party on a Friday evening from 7-9 for about 70 people before our wedding on Saturday. I looked at a number of places but Adelle's was the only one that provided the nice ambiance and worked with us and our budget to come up with a plan for drinks and food - every place else only had set packages that were pretty inflexible. We got the whole cocktail area to ourselves and it was so nice and didn't get too loud. The space itself is so modern and chic - it honestly went great with our wedding colors/theme so it was perfect! The food was great, the service was great, and everyone loved everything about it! So glad I found this place and Debbie was great to work with. Highly recommend!! read more

Adelle's is very pretty on the inside. With the vibrant floral wallpaper, dark hardwood, large tables, and soft touches in the fixtures, etc., it feels like going to a dinner party at a friend's. This kind of ambience seems hard to come by in popular restaurants in the western suburbs so we enjoyed it very much. The music is also at a perfect volume and the space itself is not too loud even with a full house on a Saturday evening. However, the food is nothing extra special. It's definitely good and won't disappoint but it won't "wow" you either (and their cocktails are admittedly much too sweet). As for the service, it's slow but nonetheless fine. It seems they're understaffed, as per usual with downtown restaurants. Overall, it's a comfortable place to spend the evening. There's plenty of room on the tables for your meal, the ambience allows for a conversation that can at least be heard, and the food is still nice despite not being spectacular. This is the place for you if like a cozy dinner with no fuss and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely return at some point as part of our weekly dinners out. read more

Food was terrible- I had their white fish which had no taste with a side of what tasted like Mexican rice a rani and my partner had short ribs that had no taste. The only thing that you can eat is the bread which they make you pay for ridiculou! read more

I agree with other reviewers. Not the best service. Had the Wild Game & Wagyu Burger. Was good, not great. I had much higher expectations for $23 burger. Fries were 1 out of 5. Worst part of the meal. Outside or Bar area might be a better choice at Adells. Or another place in Wheaton. read more

Service is always excellent! The sticky ribs app are to die for!! For my entrée, I had crispy chicken... Crispy, hot chicken, with a cold salad on top...perfect for the summer. Best patio in Dupage county. read more

After a wonderful Van Gogh immersive experience we headed back to the burbs and made an impromptu reservation at Adele's. Our first time here. We received a warm greeting. Our server was very polite and attentive to our needs. I orders a Martini, you know that is good when you can see a very very very thing layer of ice at the top from the shake. For appetizers we shared grilled Mediterranean baby octopus with fingerling potatoes, pickled peppers, garlic alioli, and chimichurri with an authentic Caesar salad with boquerones (anchovies) and shaved Grana Padona. My husband, for entree, ordered the Raised Lamb Ragout came with potato gnocchi, mirepoix and Grana Padona. I ordered the Pan-roaster Steelhead Trout on a number of braised kale and oven roasted Brussels sprouts. Every morsel was very good, each dish packed with subtle favors. The octopus was tender, and the trout very tasty although skin could have been a bit more crisp. We were very content with our choice and probably will be back read more

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I took my wife to Adelle's this week for her birthday. I've been eyeing this restaurant for a number of years as it looked like a nice place to go. We were greeted and seated fairly quickly. The inside decor seemed nice, and it seemed more like a "grey heads" place from looking at the other clientele. The wait staff was pleasant and we placed our dinner orders after perusing the single page menu. My wife ordered the tortellini and a beet salad, and I opted for the butternut squash soup and the pork chop. We also ordered a table serving of the roasted carrots which came with two different sauces. My wife said the salad was OK, but really did not have a lot of "there" there in the taste. Her tortellini was alright. I had ordered a decaf coffee, but had to ask for it several times. The butternut squash soup was excellent. My pork chop was a bit on the thin side, tasty but had a lot of fat and gristle in the chop. This was one of the few things I could order being both gluten and dairy intolerant. One of the biggest disappointments was the roasted carrots which we both were looking forward to. We had to ask for them several times and they kindly apologized and promised to get them out right away (after our entrees were eaten). The small carrots were $9.00, and were basically raw carrots. They hardly had any flavor and were not soft at all. I think they walked them past the broiler ;-) on the way to our table. Again the wait staff was very nice, no complaints there, just rather underwhelmed by the food that night. Not sure we are going back anytime soon, esp for a ~$94.00 dinner bill plus tip. read more

Had a baby shower at Adelle's. The atmosphere was perfect. The new decor is amazing! Setting up the shower and picking a menu was as easy as can be and our waiter was amazing! Everyone was so accommodating and professional. We eat at Adelle's regularly because of their great service and delicious food! read more

Love this hidden gem. Tonight came in for a little celebratory dinner. Ate small plates: pork belly, tempura green beans, Spanish octopus and a watermelon salad. Everything was delish and service was attentive without being smothering. The atmosphere is quiet but not stuffy. Artsy with a beautiful patio. Live music in the bar on Thursdays. read more

Excellent, pricey fine cuisine. Well established restaurant. --$$$$$$$$##################################### read more

We capped off an afternoon of culture in the suburbs - Frida Kahlo and Morton Arboretum - with outdoor dining at Adelle's. It was an inspired choice. We arrived for an early dinner and got a table in their lovely covered outdoor patio. It did fill up quite quickly so plan accordingly. The cocktails seem pricey but they are HUGE. They make a good Sazerac. The wine list is fairly limited and mostly New World, but the South American Malbec was delicious and a good value. Food is excellent across the board. The foie gras mousse appetizer is a decadent wonder, rich and creamy, accompanied with a sweet bread that would make it almost dessert worthy. I ordered the veal chop and Kelly got the steak. The veal chop is good - be sure to order it medium or medium rare - but the steak, rare, is superb, and I would make a return trip simply for that. The Yukon gold mashed potatoes are also delicious. Even the dessert is impressive. Chocolate chip cookies are cooked to order, come out warm, and are AMAZING. Gelato is excellent too, as is the coffee. read more

menu on Adelle website had 4 interesting items none were on the menu man with beard said he was owner he said we used wrong menu form Google. our fault I guess but it was 1st large Adelle site and had copies of menus. Menu was very limited burgers, steaks, pasta all very uninteresting we debated leaving we stayed shrimp scampi had 5 translucent tasteless shrimp, seriously my 37$ skirt steak was mediocre tomato soup almost as good as Costco's we have been there 6 times Pricy, little ambiance and owner in defense mode. we will not return reminds me of limited Allegory, menu compared to White Choclate, Vias, Enterouge , Meson Sabika, Angellis, Biaggis, Traversos...no comparison We supported them twice during the pandemic read more

We met another couple for our first visit to this restaurant. We were delighted with their menu and the food was outstanding! I was blown away by the meatloaf dinner. It was just like Mom's! My husband got the whitefish and was equally as impressed! It may have been our first time but it won't by the last! read more

Well I'm torn on this. This was our first visit to Adelle's and looking forward to the "fine dining" based on the menu pricing. We were seated at a table and our waitress was prompt and very sweet. We weren't there more than 5 minutes and a group of 3 adults and maybe 5-6 kids under 9 came in and were seated in a room directly across from us. Between all the kids charter and the father?? Dropping the f bomb I was not happy. It sounded like a preschool lunchroom in there. Seriously, who brings children into a "high end" restaurant? I will never understand that. We had brought a good bottle of wine with us which we were looking forward to having in a nice, relaxed atmosphere.That wouldn't be happening where we were seated. I asked the server if we could move and she was very accommodating. We were seated in the back room of the main dining room and it was very quiet and relaxing. I was also surprised that the tables had tablecloths but butcher paper over them. Really? The waitstaff is excellent and the food was top notch. I don't think we will be back which disappoints me but I didn't find this experience was one of my better ones. read more

I really wanted to like this place. It has been on my "to try" list for ages. Since it was Valentine's Day weekend, I thought it was finally the perfect opportunity. Parking is fairly easy. It isn't in the heart of downtown Wheaton, so it wasn't difficult to find some street parking. The ambiance inside is intimate and cozy. We sat by the window, which doesn't offer a great view, but is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. The service was ok. The hostess was nice, but our waitress seemed like she was in a bad mood. They didn't appear super busy, but you never know. However, we had an amazing bus boy who was constantly asking if we needed anything. The prices are pretty expensive, so we were expecting some high quality meals. Boy, were we disappointed. The Valentine's Day menu was prix fixe and we didn't like any of the appetizers except the bread. This cost about $3. I don't know what made this bread so special it couldn't come with the meal like many other high end places do, but apparently this bread was very special as they charge. My husband ordered the chicken breast. It was ok. Nothing special and it was super small. Like very small. Like the kind of portions you get a high end restaurants in the city because the flavor is so exquisite you only take one or 2 bites. For $39 and that small, it was sadly disappointing. I ordered the house made pappardelle with orange duck breast. The pasta itself was completely inedible. It was WAY too thick and had an unappealing, gummy texture. When I say thick, I don't mean the width of the pasta, I mean it needed to be rolled out a good 5 more times. Typically you are supposed to twirl the pasta on your fork, but this was too thick for that. The duck was great. It had excellent flavor and a good texture. I can't get past that pasta though. I can cook better home made pasta. Cooking 101 tells you that it would have needed to be rolled out more. Who let that leave the kitchen? All I can do is picture Gordon Ramsey tossing it in the garbage and making the chef do it again because he would never allow that to be served. It is really embarrassing for the restaurant. For dessert, we ordered the pistachio financier. The name was a bit misleading. I thought this was going to be a pistachio flavored cake, but really it was just a yellow cake with a few chopped pistachios as garnish. Not horrible, but nothing special. I wish I would have gotten something else. I personally won't be back and am disappointed I tried this place for Valentine's Day when I know there are better places I could have gone. I don't know if it was because of the prix fixe menu or if all the food is that bad, but they should not charge that much for food and allow an inedible dish to leave the kitchen. read more

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It's rare that I write a review but I feel it's necessary. First, the ambience and staff (from the hostess to our server on down) were lovely & attentive. However, that's the only good thing I can say. I'll start with the cocktails. Our party of 3 ordered a manhattan, old fashion & the Nola sazerac. The sazerac was ok, nothing special for its $18 price tag. But the other 2 drinks were abismal. The bartender put club soda in the old fashion & my manhattan was mostly ice & watered down. When we asked to have the old fashion remade, the bartender just mixed it this time with more water & ice. It was undrinkable. As for the manhattan, the bartender dumped the ice and put it in a martini glass. It was mediocre at best. We had the muhamarra & the confit Spanish octopus. Both were good. But our entrees, tasted like something you'd get at a chain restaurant. My son ordered the crabmeat risotto. Before ordering it, he asked if the crab was fresh/real. Our server told us it was pasteurized. What we didn't realize is this meant canned/processed crab meat. Not that there was any real pieces in the dish. At $35 for overcooked risotto, imitation crab & 1 scallop it's highway robbery. I had the crispy chicken paillard. It was essentially readymade (think something you'd get in the frozen food section of your grocery) fried processed chicken with some micro greens & 3 pieces of cheap manchego cheese on top. And it was inedible. The shrimp linguine had so much lemon juice with only a few shrimp it was also inedible. In other words very disappointing. We were celebrating our son's graduation and looking for an elevated dining experience. Adell's is not it. I will say their customer service is excellent. When the manager stopped by our table to ask us how our dinner was and we told him frankly the food/drinks were horrible, he comped our entire bill. This was unexpected and extremely appreciated. We asked our server if she could charge us for something so we could adequately tip her. She had after all been great throughout the course of our meal. I'll say it again, excellent customer service. But still, given the quality of the food & drinks we won't be back. It's too bad, Adelle's use to be so good. read more

The food and service were excellent. We were with a large group, and it was nice that we could hear each other despite the restaurant being full and some live music in the bar area. We'll be going back for sure. read more

We have tried this place three times now as it is walking distance from us. Each time we leave feeling as if it was just an off night. After last nights dinner experience we are ready to check this place off our list. Menu seemed like it was confused. Food was just okay for the price point. read more

Great new menu, service outstanding as ever and the interior renovation is beautiful. Great independently owned local restaurant with from scratch food. The pouty old timers on here lamenting that the restaurant changed their menu can pound sand, life is change. This place looks great and the food is right there at the top with any spot in the area. read more

Always love coming here. Very disappointed in the new menu. Although our food was very good so many things are missing from their old menu which I always ordered or looked forward to. No more grilled octopus, no more schnitzel, no more duck breast, no more GF meatloaf which my husband who has celiac loved. I get that you might want to change it up a bit but just add new items vs taking away some of those really great entrees. read more

Love Adelle's new atmosphere and menu. Great cocktails, wine list and American fare. Wonderful service and an experienced staff. The entire package keeps us coming back for more. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I dined at 6pm on 08/19, in the dining room. I love the atmosphere at Adelle's (although it pales in comparison to the quaintness and style of its previous location.) We had been a couple of times before and it was just okay, but we decided to try again. We wanted some American fare because we had been mostly eating ethnic or fusion style lately. We were disappointed. The food was ill timed, arriving all at once. My husband's beef staganouf was average at best (watery) and the orange slic in his old fashion cocktail was rotten. My scallops were excellent and the presentation was creative but 3 scallops on corn kernels for 34 bucks was a bit steep! The bread was delicious. I questioned the side olives however. I would have preferred a rich Balsamic or natural honey. The service was horrible. Like they forgot about us. Didn't clear after we were done, no offers to freshen drinks no offers for coffee or dessert. We eventually asked for a dessert menu (and I am glad we did!) The spice cake and the salted carmel Gelato were both magnificent. Next time we will dine elsewhere and opt for dessert and coffee on the patio. The patio was busy and looked fun, whist the diningroom seemed to cater to the senior crowd (there is nothing wrong with that, and it WAS early. ) Adelle's is charging Chicago prices but falls short on delivering the experience and quality. I would recommend it for drinks (check the fruit before consuming) and dessert. I would not recommend for an upscale dining experience. read more

Adelle's - the night sky - American Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

Sadly not as good as past visits. Staff are friendly, polite and professional. Steak undercooked. Chicken breast bland. Meatloaf just not as flavorful as previous meatloaf recipe. Apps meatballs yummy, green beans we'll done. Deserts tasty. Will go back. read more

Giving Adele's 3 stars due to half of our table liking their food and drink. My meatloaf was not good and wife didn't care for beet salad. Shrimp scampi was good, I'm told. I gave half of my meatloaf to a second person and he didn't care for it either. It was the Friday night after Thanksgiving, so maybe that contributed to problem. The service was ok, but seemed out of touch. They have a good reputation, but we won't try it again. read more

The food is excellent! Service is hit or miss. Overall a very pleasant dining experience.

Outstanding food every single time. Unparalleled service. Delicious cocktails. I highly recommend Adelle's for dinner or a group function. Suburb hospitality. read more

Nice spot in Wheaton close to the train station. Outdoor seating looks like a great spot, wish it wasn't end of November! Inside is warm and inviting, nothing cramped, soft lighting and music, great for conversation. I would say this makes an excellent date night destination, since that's what this way. Met another couple here for a date night of "place we hadn't been before." It is fine dining, be ready for fine dining pricing. Cocktails are amazing. Wonderful twists and additions to classics. I had a Bee's Knees Stinger. A Bee's Knees is usually a little on the sweet side, however, they have added some spicy honey and it was fantastic. And let me tell you, they did not skimp on the whiskey. They also offer a decent sized beer list of local beers and a good offering of various wines. The food was wonderful as well. Portion sizes I would say are perfect. I had the shrimp scampi linguine. Shrimp was cooked nicely, not rubbery or limp. Pasta was delicious and the sauce I could have taken home in a bottle! Overall great atmosphere and experience with attentive and engaging service. read more

Wonderful first experience here! The service was excellent, the pacing of courses well-timed, and the ambiance near the fireplace cozy. Everything we ate was delicious and nice portion sizes. We split the Duck Confit Egg Rolls, Roasted Pear Salad, and Coconut Cream Tart. read more