Came here for lunch with my parents and family. Wonderful menu and service. Great outdoor seating even with North Avenue rushing by. We ordered bruschetta, calamari, bolegnese, lamb chops. Great servings sizes. Perfect amount. The inside decor is terrific. Would love to come back for dinner. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Lamb chops with mashed potatoes. - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

I came here last night with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. I was super excited because we often pass by this place. Unfortunately, we were kind of let down by the service. They were definitely not prepared for the crowd of couples. A few minutes after we sat down, a waitress who was not ours came by and asked if we had ordered already. We said no, thinking that she would help get us started. Instead, she took my boyfriend's menu to hand to her table. This left a bad impression on us. Food wise, it was delicious and all food came out in a timely manner. They were being pretty strict about only being seated for 1.5 hours max due to the rush. Our waitress was fine, checked in on us in a timely manner. I love the interior design of this place, and it looks really nice in their patio. I don't think I'll be coming back though, at least not during any nights I know it'll be crowded. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Menu after waitress took one - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

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I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Blue Fire Restaurant recently! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was fantastic--chic, cozy, and perfect for a night out. ​The service was top-notch; our server was incredibly attentive and actually baked us fresh bread that brought to the table piping hot. It was such a special touch! ​We ordered a spread of amazing food: ​Appetizers: We started with the bruschetta and the fried calamari, both were crispy, delicious, and fresh ​Main Courses: The pizza had a perfect crust, and the pasta with salmon and broccoli was rich, creamy, and cooked perfectly. ​Drinks: The cocktails were not only beautiful (look at those garnishes!) but tasted amazing as well. ​To top it all off, we had the Napoleón and a layered chocolate cake for dessert, which were both incredible. ​If you are looking for a spot with delicious food, great ambiance, and staff that truly goes above and beyond, Blue Fire Restaurant is the place to go. I will definitely be back! read more

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Great service, comfortable seating, neat environment, easy parking, and very tasty lunch today. We had the burger, pesto shrimp linguine, and the crab cakes. All were served perfectly and hot. The flavors were very pleasant, so was the Pinot noir wine. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Burger with fries - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

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We found the perfect European Restaurant! Blue Fire Restaurant in Elmwood Park! You rarely find a restaurant that is elegant and comfortable at the same time. The carefully curated ambiance and menu makes it an ideal choice for a quiet romantic date, a sharp professional business dinner, a lively gathering with friends or a relaxed family night out. The menu features a selection of dishes designed to impress and delight. From the appetizers to the desserts , there's something for everyone here. We started our dinner with a Pink Coco and a Pornstar Martini (both really good cocktails). Fried Calamari, a very generous portion that was tender and crispy. Just prefect! Rigatoni ala Vodka has such a delicious sauce, we were dipping our bread in it so we didn't miss a drop. Dark Side of the Sea, mussels, shrimp and squid combined with linguine in a rich creamy tomato sauce. Lamb Chops, perfectly grilled, rich and savory with mashed potatoes and a special sauce. Blue Fire Ribeye Steak, so tender it melts in your mouth, with grilled vegetables and potatoes, and sauces. And we had a piece of Spartak for dessert. Layers of chocolate and honey sponge filled with custard cream. Very decadent like eating a piece of heaven. They also offer more casual items such as pizza burger sandwiches and even some bar food like matzarella sticks onion rings and krispy mushrooms. We loved everything here, the ambiance, the food, the drinks and the service. read more

Maybe we just went on a bad night for this place. Slow service, luke warm soup, food was ok. I think they were short staffed. On of four dinners dint come out with the other three. I was disappointed. The restaurant looks nice inside. read more

We went for a Holiday Nurse's night out, and had a great time! The scenery is super cute, and the hostess was not only very sweet but also very knowledgeable and proud of the food that Blue Fire serves. All of us loved our drinks, and no one had any complaints in that regard. I ordered the steak, and at first thought it wouldn't be enough food, but the portion was perfect. The steak was also perfectly cooked and seasoned nicely. I really liked the two sauces that it came with. Parking was easy to find on the street, but I think they have a parking lot as well. I would definitely come again based on the smell of my friend's Risotto alone (which I will definitely be trying). read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Ribeye with blue potato mash - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

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This is my 2nd time coming here and both times I'm blown away by how beautiful and gorgeous the inside decor is! It's so intimate, warm and inviting, I could spend hours there! The drinks are always incredible! The food was also delicious! The calamari here is my favorite so far! We got lobster ravioli, pasta alla vodka and pork medallions, all 3 were chefs kiss! The desserts were mouth watering, don't pass on the dulce de leche mousse and tiramisu, they are soooooo good! Our server was super sweet and handled the restaurant all by herself gracefully! Always a great time here! read more

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The ambiance was great, and the service was friendly. They have a nice patio with open flame heaters. Felt really cozy! There is a bar and a kitchen too. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Here is what the $24 crab cakes look like next to my car keys. - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

We had my wife's graduation dinner there with her parents and mine. Our server was very nice very accommodating. They had a decent wine list and the food was very very good. I just wish they would've brought her a dessert or give her a card or something. They asked what we were celebrating and I told them and there was another table celebrating the same thing that was the only negative thing I could say. read more

The lamb chops were good cooked they way I like them medium well and were seasoned very well. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Lamb chops with mashed potatoes and potato chips - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

The atmosphere was great as was our service. The food was fabulous, had fried calamari as our appetizer and the serving size was plenty for all 3 of us! Fresh bread with olive oil and grated cheese was also delicious. Our entrees ....OMG ...the spaghetti with chicken parmesan was so delicious!! The spaghetti was seasoned deliciously! We also had pork wrapped in crispy bacon and that was seasoned so perfect. I definitely recommend this restaurant to all ...for a nice lunch or romantic dinner! read more

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Service tonight was a bit slow, but when we were finally noticed, we were well taken care of. The decor is so cool. Very intimate. Live music on the patio on this particular Saturday evening, not sure if it's every Saturday. Food was soooo flavorful. We ordered the dark side of the sea... delicious... sauce was just right and plenty of seafood! Also, we got the arugula shrimp salad. Incredible! The shrimp was grilled to perfection. For cocktails, i got an Indigo, which is a raspberry tequila based drink. It was good but a bit too sweet for me. Hubs got the Sapphire which is a gin based cocktail. That was really refreshing! We would love to come again! read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Love the decor! - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

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This place is amazing! Been here 3 times and 5 stars every time. The service is impeccable and the food will make you come back! Highly recommend! read more

Came in several times this year and never disappointed. There's a great all season porch in front with live jazz on Saturdays. Great variety of foods. European flavors. We like to get pizzas, apps and entrees to share. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Patio with live jazz. - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

Dark side of the sea was 10/10 Mussels 8/10 Steaks was underwhelming, I would not get this again. The whole plate was around $45 def not worth it 5/10 I believe there was only one waiter, poor guy he was running around alone and I felt really bad asking for water/bread/check etc read more

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The atmosphere is dark and has a unique vibe. The mushroom bruschetta appetizer was great. It came with 6 pieces of tasty toasts. The bolognese was just "okay". The sauce was very watery, but the portion is big. The Cesar salad with shrimp was a beautifully presented dish that was very good! They have a lot of tea options which is unique! The reason for 3 stars is because the waiter was not attentive or present. We waited about 20 minute after finishing food for our check (and that's because we went to thr host to ask for him). Also, meals should come out at the same time so that everyone in your party can eat together, but they served one of the dishes later, so by the time one guest was eating, everyone else was nearly done!!! He also only ascertained our satisfaction AFTER everyone was done eating (instead of after 2 bites or so). We completely we're out of water and had to flag him down to get more as well as a tea refill... overall, not the best service. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Bologne - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

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What an elegant place. Even though it's on a busy road, the decor transports you to a European deck. The menu is extensive! Salomon comes on the daily. Got a light lunch, mushroom bruschetta, the mushrooms were incredible! I'd sub feta for cream cheese, but still was amazing. Fresh baked bread and the cocktails! To die for. I had a refreshing gin drink. The service was exceptional! Truly such a lovely human. Def will be back read more

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Had lunch here with a friend. To drink i tried the wild strawberry tea.. it was excellent. Very flavorful and helped me to stay warm for lunch i ordered the chicken shawarma wrap. The wrapped was season well, and the ingredients were fresh and the sauce was great. The wrap does not come with sides that costs extra. The ambience was nice and clean and gives you mediterranean vibes. Seats were very comfortable so much so that i was there for 3 hours. Our waitress was nice and attentive. read more

Lunch service was terrible. Maybe short staffed but it wasn't crowded so I can't understand why service was so slow. Food took forever and was just mid at best. On the pricey side as well. Ambiance was outstanding. read more

Food was ok saw a mouse run across the floor while waiting for my date a few weeks ago, parking was difficult probably wouldnt go back

This was the absolute BEST meal in all of the suburbs! The service was so amazing, Nadia gave us all the best recommendations and was the sweetest! The vibes there are truly unmatched, so many cute picture spots and the food is giving 5 star restaurant! Will be back and bringing any friends who visit me in Chicago here! read more

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Really love the atmosphere of this spot, perfect for a date night! The food and drinks are delicious! The staff was awesome, our server Kirill was the best! read more

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Stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night. Nice ambience with the outdoor seating and indoor decor. Menu was expansive with classics. We had the lamp chops, salmon and vodka rigatoni . All cooked perfectly! The chicken florentine soup was great along with the fresh hot bread . Not hard to get to , parking in rear . read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Chicken florentine soup - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

Great place for a nice night out. We went for Al our anniversary and I adored the lamb chops. The calamari was really good as well.

I loved when you walk in the ambiance is so nice and give a peaceful atmosphere which I loved! The host was very friendly and attentive which was nice!! Nina was so sweet and all her recommendations were very helpful and good!! For starters I got the arugula shrimp salad but you do have the option to add beef as well! Oh this salad is so fresh and delicious the dressing was the key it was definitely balsamic and a smoky like favor that I was loving!! Their drinks were very tasty - got the upstate vodka fresh and a few of the pink coco drinks very fresh and fruity drinks! The entree was lamb chops with mashed potatoes ohhhh it was literally too pretty to eat lol but it was a nice portion not too much but enough to get you full! The sauce was another favorite and I had to ask for more as I'm a dipper it was very rich and flavorful! The lamb chops were medium well - so it was cooked to perfection!! read more

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Had lunch on covered patio. Not crowded Friday at 12:30. Great bread and salad. Had Chicken Parm and beef stroganoff. Delicious. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Beef Stroganoff and Chicken Parmigiana - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

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Checked this place out recently and the pizza totally hit the mark. A good comforting slice, the pepperoni pulled me in. The vibe was laid back, and the pizza was exactly what I was craving. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

Food was VERYYY GOOD, aesthetic was super cute nice for a date night, service was okay. There were only two people working the front so service was a little slow but it was good. read more

The server was very sweet, but the dinner and appetizers were awful. We sent the main dish back (a rock-hard pork loin) and the manager offered dessert, but did not take the entree off the bills. I won't go back. read more

The servers and managers of the restaurant made sure my family's birthday party was well taken care of. Highly recommend ordering the full Spartak chocolate cake for any event! read more

Oh everything is amazing from the ambiance to the service to the prices and most of all the food!! I absolutely love this place, get their vodka riggatoni , chicken limone, and beef stroganoff. Amazing amazing wish I could give it 8 zillion stars I'll be back soon. You know the food is good when it's good either delivery / left overs and in person. The place is dimly lit with fireplaces everywhere, such a vibe. Perfect for a girls night / date night. Love love love read more

Tonight we went to Blue Fire. We needed a neutral place to re-connect. Kirill was our server really very savvy and so attentive. The ambiance was dramatic n also very cozy. We liked it all! Except the server with the hoody on. That is yucky! Though we will be going back to see Kirill. Thank you read more

Greetings My Foodzies, last Saturday we went to a new restaurant in Elmwood Park at 7440 w North Ave. this location has house a few different restaurants now it's Blue Fire Restaurant. The manager Volodymyr was very pleasant, welcoming and he was also our server. The restaurant is dark with a macabre, medieval look with water glasses in a goblet form, with wood ceilings sprinkled with fake moss; chandeliers and torche wall sconces, and several TV throughout. The front has a warm inviting heated fireplace dining area. The menu is quite voluminous with a wide range of foods with no focus on any cuisine. The menu has everything from sushi to pasta which burgers and steak. We began with Arugula Fusion Roast Beef which was a little bland, but with adding parmigiana cheese and red flake pepper it was good. We had rigatoni in vodka sauce with chicken. It tasty, the chicken was moist and tender. Beef Stroganoff; it was served over mashed potatoes instead of the traditional wide flat noodles. The beef stroganoff was very flavorful and surprisingly worked well with the mashed potatoes. I ordered the carbonara which was good but it was prepared with bacon (which wasn't crispy) instead of quanciale or pancetta also it was in an Alfredo type sauce. Carbonara is prepared with crispy quanciale, pecorino Romano cheese and an egg that is stirred in at the end then finally a sprinkle of parmigiana. All in all I give this restaurant 4 stars. As usual please try it out and let me know what you think. Ciao Ciao for now. read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Menu - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

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Had lunch with my husband, sister, and 16 year old nephew. Great ambiance, I can imagine the vibe in the evening and weekends. I seldom order a chicken entree but my nephew ordered the Caesar salad and forgot to say no cheese. I know but he's 16. Anyway instead of sending it back, I ate it. Yum! Had my mushroom risotto at home the next day, reheated well. Drinks were good too. Talked to owner on the way out, very humble and personable, will definitely go back when in the area. read more

New Owners, New Name and updated Menu and it shows in a very positive way!! I have been coming to this location probably since 3 owners ago and today not realizing it was under new management for three weeks, I can honestly say it was a great ! Our server Nadi was very attentive and accommodating when asking to tweak or add to our dish which is so pleasant when dining out and just wants mg to have a good meal in a relax atmosphere. We had the raspberry salad , bruschetta, an amazing rigatoni ala vodka and I must mention the freshly baked hot bread. OH MY!! Nadi was attentive during our meal and definitely interested in our experience. I can say to anyone considering a visit ..PLEASE come you will not be disappointed!! Next time photos of our meal read more

Blue Fire Restaurant - Indoor Dining area - Modern European Near Me - Elmwood Park, Illinois

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The place had that cozy, elevated comfort food vibe. The pizza really grabbed my attention, cheesy, rich and full of flavor. I'd keep it in mind next time I'm craving a great slice. read more

Ordered the Bruschetta with Prosciutto and the Arugula Fusion Roast Beef. The presentation was disappointing and the ingredients were not quality. Whatever cream they used on the bruschetta I think was supposed to be some kind of cheese. It tasted cheap and definitely not fresh. Something store bought. Although the arugula was fresh the roast beef was actually sliced deli meat in both quality and appearance. At these higher prices, I would have gone to Massa's next door for better quality Italian. The service was disappointing. We came to celebrate a special occasion and our male server took our order and barely came back twice to check if we needed anything. We had to ask another server for help. Overall ambiance was gloomy. read more

I finally got to try Blue Fire and let me just sayy i am already planning my next visit. The vibe was beautiful modern but cozy, perfect for a night out. The staff was super attentive and made sure we felt taken care of the whole time. The absolute star of the night was the Blue Fire ribeye. Hands down one of the best steaks I've had in a long time perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. On top of that, the cocktails were delicious and paired so well with the meal. Between the food, the service, and the atmosphere, Blue Fire definitely lived up to the hype for me!! read more

Decent food! No complaints. We came on a Wednesday for dinner for the family of 4 - it was pretty quiet. Parking is available on street, residential or the parking lot on North Ave. Our waitress was sweet. No complaint on the service. It looks European and dim inside with a fireplace. They give you a coupon to come back within X amount of days for dinner. read more