Televisions and "fine" dining? What?!? This place has really gone downhill since we first started dining here. They've ruined the elegant candle lit atmosphere of the dining room with a TELEVISION that casts a bright glare over your dining experience. Because no one dining was watching the television, we asked if it could be turned off and were told that the owner (who was not present) has decreed that the TV is NEVER TO BE TURNED OFF, under no circumstances!! What's with this trend of catering to screen addicts who cannot exist without a television in their peripheral vision? Some of us don't need to be overstimulated to enjoy a meal. And the food was bad, too. The mushroom ravioli in a bland white sauce lacked any remote flavor and the short rib risotto tasted like someone dumped a shaker of salt on it. The bread somehow managed to be both hard AND rubbery. If you're looking for a dining experience for people who are awake in their senses and into the here and now, this is not the place for you. It's more like a glorified sports bar masquerading as "fine dining." I guess if you're used to tacky suburban sports bars, this would seem like fine dining. Hardly. UPDATE: Changed my two star rating to one star after the owner himself responded to me (see comment below this rating), saying "Another YELPER bashing. Makes us laugh!" Uh...okaaaaay... A restaurant owner that characterizes customer opinions as "bashing" and then "laughs" at that customer's feedback? I guess that explains why this place has gone downhill, if they respond to customer concerns with that type of arrogant bullying and gaslighting. Of COURSE if you are so thin skinned that you can't hear any criticism without resorting to petty retorts, then you're going to degrade the quality of your restaurant. Duh. Notice, too, how the owner just GUSHES over anyone here that gives his restaurant a positive review! If you like his restaurant..you're awesome and obviously have great taste! If you don't like his restaurant...you're just a negative basher that can be laughed at. Wow. I looked through the other one star reviews and Michael Vai has a pattern of bullying and gaslighting people who post one star reviews. I also posted this review on Facebook, and Michael Vai continued to gaslight me, saying. "Oh my...your back here now." Uh...that's "you're" not "your," bub. and "If you don't like TV's then don't come in." Sound familiar? As in "If you don't like America, get the heck out!" not "Gee, thanks for the feedback, it helps us to be a better restaurant/country." Hmmmmm... Then he went on to play the victim some more, about how "hard" he works and how frustrated he is with "strangers" that "don't care" and just "bash" him. Read my Facebook review and his arrogant, whining response here: https://www.facebook.com/amy.luna.manderino/posts/10156459399341991 Can you say...issues? read more

Restaurants don't get much better than the experiences I've had at this restaurant. Besides having amazing food, the service and ambiance are both warm and welcoming every time I've eaten here. They don't accept reservations, but they do have a priority wait list. Just calling ahead and putting your name on the list is almost mandatory here, as the wait times have been known to exceed 2 hours. When you walk in, you're greeted immediately and you get a view of the quaint little bar. On the opposite side of the bar, they have a rather large chalkboard listing their daily specials, drink specials, and any new wines they are serving. Highly recommend taking a glance at the board, because their specials and drinks aren't your run of the mill orders and are always worth trying. During this visit, I was able to try the drink special called "Pearfect Sunday". As you can guess from the name, I visited on a Sunday. The drink included goose pear, lemon juice, strawberry liquor, and blueberry ginger beer. Excellent drink and went down rather smoothly. Besides the special of the day, I was also able to try one of the bartenders old fashioned which was superbly crafted. The menu is expansive and there is literally something for everyone. The first section lists a bunch of small plates. These plates are great for a group of people that enjoy eating multiple things while out to dinner and sharing. A few of my favorites are the meatball sliders, the honey and ricotta, black pepper shrimp, and literally any of the gnocchi. This is some of the best gnocchi I've tried, so I highly suggest getting a plate for the table to try together. Many times I've come here and just eaten through the small plate list and haven't even gotten to the main menu. Besides the small plates they also have brick oven pizzas which are excellent for a small group at the table. This time we ended up with the Soppressata which is spicy salami, house mozzarella, basil, oregano, roasted onions, chili flakes, and a spicy honey drizzle. I'm shocked I never tried this concoction before, but it was hands down one of the best I've had here, or anywhere for that matter. The combination of spicy and sweet was amazing. As for the main meals, the table had the beef medallions, the whitefish, and the special of the day Chicken Caprese. All the meals were superbly cooked and flavorful as always. I'm attaching the pictures to get an idea of the plates and accompaniments. Although the entrees were fantastic, I still think the best way to enjoy this place is to order through the small plate section, throw in a salad and a couple of their pizzas for the table. Nothing brings a table together more than being able to share some food together. This place nails it on the head with being able to do that. I'll be back, and I'm making sure to use their priority wait list. If the wait is too long, they have a few sister restaurants serving similarly excellent food and small plates. Gia Mia in Wheaton right next door is one of them. read more

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I love this place! Great atmosphere, the food is fantastic, it's definitely one of our go-tos. I love their bolognese, ricotta jars, mussels, burrata and any of their salads. They also make great drinks and have a decent wine selection. Don't pass this one up! read more

Buyer beware. The food is great, but they tack on a hidden ~18% to carry out orders even if you elect to leave 0% gratuity. The extra cost does not show up on your receipt or the credit card charge until fully processed days later. We've been ordering for months and only recently discovered this on our statements. Very disappointing policy by management for an otherwise good restaurant. read more

This was our first time eating here and it was a nice place with good service. HOWEVER, when the server seated us, she told us we have 90 minutes to eat our meal and we will be asked to leave, if it takes us longer than that. I am 56 years old and this is the first time I've ever had a restaurant limit our time eating in their establishment. I get that it was a Saturday night, but we were going to order 2 or 3 bottles of wine and celebrate a birthday. After hearing there was a limited time to eat, we chose not to drink any alcohol, so Fire + Wine lost a bunch of money that night. As for the food, it was very good. The Kale salad was very well done and the appetizers were solid, but the best entree was the 14 oz. Bone-In Pork Chop. We had an enjoyable meal, but just didn't appreciate the 90 minute rule. read more

What a neighborhood gem! We sat at the bar on a crowded Friday night, and loved it! Had the heirloom beet salad, zucchini fries and pasta!! Great bar service and atmosphere! Romantic and fun, we will be back! read more

Love it! This is a great place for any occasion. Celebrating a birthday, promotion, trying to impress a girl, or just because you are certain to find something on their menu to enjoy. I think you get your moneys worth and with the atmosphere you are nothing but spoiled when you come here. Never had a bad item, drink, dessert. This place is top notch and will make you wanting to come back for more! read more

The food is amazing! Service has great customer service and they know their menu well. It is a pretty busy place. When you reserve your table make sure all your party arrives on time otherwise you will not be seated. read more

Wonderful dining experience!! Love that they have vegan options & a dog friendly patio! Our waitress was great too - totally knew her stuff! Can't wait to return!! read more

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The food is good and the staff is friendly and does the best they can under the strange shelter in place we are all in. We have dined here, and pick-up here and the food is always great. read more

Just found this place by doing a search. Very cute place for a night out, and we loved everything about our experience here! Totally recommend. Just give plenty of time to find parking. read more

Fire + Wine - Open face caprese salad. Super tasty! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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My wife and I eat here often, we have never had bad service or bad food. Everything is always awesome!

One of my favorite places in the western suburbs. Fantastic quality, always an enjoyable meal.

Yummmm! We decided to try this place after trying out maize and mash just across the street a week prior. We love risotto and arancini so we thought, why not try it out. I cannot wait to stop in again to try more off the menu. We started with the arancini and it was a very good size we both had about three each. Then my friend ordered the braised beef short rib entree which was delicious I was eating off the plate. I was in between a pizza dish and gnocchi and I got the gnocchi it was great, but I definitely want to go back and try the pizzas. And maybe even a dessert or two. The staff was friendly and gracious and explained the menu, very attentive. I will definitely be back. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I went last night and actually want to go back today and have the pasta again! I'm so mad I didn't take a photo of the pasta, but the Spicy Chicken Tortellini was AMAZING! I got it without jalapeños, so it wouldn't be spicy! Im obsessed. We arrived at 5 PM and it already was packed. I was in shock, because I really thought 5 PM people would not be there yet. It was an HOUR wait, but soooo worth it! We were told this place is packed the minute they open around 3 PM, so if you really want to cut down your wait time call ahead. Also, we were told that if you want to call ahead, do it a couple days before because the slots fill up. I understand why! Okay, back to the food.. While we were waiting, a woman told us to try the Romaine Salad. She said the lettuce was grilled. Hmm.. sounds intriguing. We ordered and shared and WOW, the taste was incredible. The margarita pizza was okay. I would like to try more of their entrees, as the pasta packed amazing flavors! I will be back! Literally...next weekend! read more

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Consistently great food and service. Great cocktails and ambiance. Always a bit loud but worth it!

We absolutely love this restaurant! The food is great, fun cocktails and everyone who works there is so nice. Highly recommend!

Went there with a party of 12 yesterday excellent service and unbelievable food. Best restaurant in Illinios I Am amazed it doesn't have a Michelin star. I have been going there for at least 5 years never Disappointment. 5 stars are not enough for the restaurant! read more

My boyfriend and I came here for a date night on the recommendation of a friend. First of all, if you're plannning on going on a Friday or Saturday night, we'd definitely recommend that you get on their wait list ahead of time, as it can get very busy. We were very pleasantly surprised at how professional the host staff were - we were sat within five minutes of our quoted time! Our server was absolutely amazing, friendly, but knew how to give us our space. Now for the real show: the food! Every single one of our dishes was absolutely to die for! We were definitely very impressed and will absolutely be back and can't wait for our next visit! read more

Called ahead & was put on the wait list. We were seated with in 10 minutes which was sooner that we expected. The place was pretty busy on a Friday night at 6:30. Our waitress was extremely helpful and friendly. We had the bean dip, octopus and mussels as appetizers. All of which were delicious. My husband had the Cajun shrimp & I had the veggie orecchiette. Even though we were extremely satisfied we had to try some dessert so we had the limoncello ice and fried donuts. Absolutely loved the atmosphere and like I said our waitress was fantastic! We will definitely be back. Great place for groups of friends or a romantic dinner for two. Truly an enjoyable experience! read more

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We love coming to fire and wine for date nights. It is a fun setting with modern Italian food. I haven't had anything which I've disliked. All the staff is super helpful and always is more than happy to share recommendations. Our favorite thing to get here is the black pepper shrimp appetizer, the caprese chicken and of course, our favorite of all time.. the honey ricotta toast. So many good options here, never have been disappointed with quality or service. Much recommended. read more

Fire + Wine is a very solid dinner spot and was the perfect place to catch up with my fam for the holidays. They have an expansive menu with something for nearly anyone, and you really can't go wrong. We enjoyed the calamari, zucchini fries, grilled romaine, and eggplant parmesan with spaghetti and I was very happy with each and every thing we ordered. The service was great and the bar has some great seasonal cocktails. read more

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First time here and we will be back! Our server Stephanie was fabulous! Everything that she recommended was excellent...especially the butterscotch dessert. Can't wait to come back! read more

Service was great and we enjoyed most the small plates, especially the Crispy Polenta and Pork Belly. The small plates are generous portions for tapas, but still a bit expensive. We wouldn't wait 1.5 hours again, but would come back on a slower night. read more

Thank You to Alex and all the staff for making my daughter's baby shower wonderful! I would recommend anyone to go enjoy the freshly made food and great atmosphere. read more

Too noisy and limited wait staff for this old man and spouse but our sons enjoyed the food.

We had dine in here before but decided to try takeout for lunch. The food travel well and taste almost as good as dine in. We had ordered calamari, sea bass, stuffed Asiago gnocchi and hanger's steak. Everything just on point and delicious. The price is not cheap but well worth it. read more

The food is delicious no matter what you order and there are enough options to please everyone without being overwhelming! It is a local favorite and very busy especially on the weekend so we do mostly carry out! The only item we didn't enjoy for carry out were the mini donut holes because they don't have the same softness when reheated! I would recommend this restaurant 100%. read more

Aways great. I highly recommend the Zucchini Fries , Pork Belly, Octopus, Lobster + Shrimp Rigatoni, Rigatoni Bolognese (Pro tip...add short rib). The only thing to avoid are the Italian Donuts (will ruin your meal of amazing food). read more

We had beet salad and a great pizza. Also some excellent beer. Great service and very fair prices. Trying to support these fine non chain locals who are struggling with COVID protocols. I will go back soon. read more

Came in for a quick, early dinner with some friends and had exactly the meal we needed! FOOD: For 4 people, we ordered 3 small plates (gnocchi, octopus and pork belly) and 2 pizzas (mushroom & kale and butchers block). All the food was fantastic but the gnocchi was hands down the favorite. It was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a delicious sauce. The pork belly was also standout and falls apart as soon as you cut it. SERVICE: The service was great! It was quick and attentive, and everyone was just so nice. When we ordered warm water because we were cold, they had no problems with that. Our food also came out very quickly. Overall had a great meal and would definitely come back if I'm back in Glen Ellyn. read more

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Picked up dInner for Mom's 91st birthday and everything was fantastic!! They even made Moms meal no salt as she has health issues. Thank You Can't wait to come in and have a meal soon! I highly recommend Fire and Wine! read more

This is a truly fine restaurant. It is a comfortable spot with ample room for dining and a nice bar. The food is unique and ever changing. First class service by kind, intelligent servers. It's always a treat to go to dine at fire and Wine read more

Absolutely amazing!! Everything is delicious, cocktails are amazing and the service is top notch! Tried a fig martini, and the fig & prociutto pizza, best I've ever had!! If you are in the area, you must stop!! read more

Food is amazing. Staff is attentive and super helpful. Drinks and wine are great. Very busy but it's worth the wait

Amazing customer service from the moment we walked in we knew we found our second home. Mike our waiter was great and the staff clearly loves and appreciates their customers. We're happy we found Fire & Wine! We will be back soon, maybe next week haha. Thanks again ladies and gents I'm happy to have found y'all. Until next time -RK read more

Fire + Wine - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Amazing food & service!!! This is a staple for our family & my husband & my number one date spot. Love it!!!

We originally avoided coming here because they don't accept reservations (just pre-calling with no guaranteed table). Wish we had stopped by sooner, it was so good!! We went around 6pm on a Friday and got seated right away but the place was very close to full. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The small plates came out very quickly (maybe 8-10 minutes after ordering). The pork belly as so delicious and crispy that I didn't get a chance to take a picture because it we had already eaten so much of it - melts in your mouth. Ricotta and honeycomb was great tasting and fresh. The meatball sliders had an olive oil on the side that was flavored - with a kick to it and it was mouthwateringly delicious. The last small plate was the octopus, which came with potatoes, green beans, and a spicy aioli. We may have ordered too much (our eyes were bigger than our stomachs) because by the time the pasta came we had to take most of it home, but that's ok because we get the enjoy the meal again for leftovers! By the time we left, it appeared there were many groups of people waiting for their tables outside. I would suggest getting there before 6pm otherwise expect a wait. It would be worth the wait! We will definitely be coming here again. read more

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We went on a Wednesday night. They were busy and we waited about 15-20 min. Front staff was friendly. Our server Brittani was amazing! She was so welcoming and friendly. They were supporting a foundation with orders of cocktails- I liked how they gave back to the community. The population seemed very warm...a lot of locals and people knew each other. The food was amazing. We ordered the BBQ chicken pizza and the beefsteak tomatoe and pesto pizzas. Very similar to what we've had in Italy. The atmosphere and restaurant was clean and elegant. A nice date night place! read more

Fire + Wine - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Stopped in for dinner, seated outdoors.....ordered drinks and an appetizer, no place settings, no appetizer plates, had to flag down the support staff.....he was probably the most responsive employee there. Dinner continued the downward experience...vodka sauce with pasta, soo under cooked, we xomplained and the waiter walked away as we were talking to him.....also ordered the pork belly, soo over cooked it was stringy, tough and almost unedible....once again the waiter was disconnected, never concerned....too many other choices within 300 feet. read more