We were looking for a new place to celebrate my wife's birthday, and she selected this one. It's…read morestraight off of I-88, exiting north on the left side. First off, the place is very nice looking - feast your eyes on the photos. Angled windows in front, nice table spaces, art at every table, a nice oil candle, and good enough lighting that you can read the menu without wrecking the intimate nature of a booth. The menu (photos attached) is loaded with good stuff. For an appetizer, we selected their Imperial American Wagyu Filet Carpaccio, which came with thinly sliced Wagyu Filet, topped with black truffle, king crab, kaluga caviar, panna grattato, and other tasty stuff. It was served on a white plate with bread, and was incredibly tasty. My wife ordered their Lobster Linguini (on the bill) or Linguini Aragosto on the menu. She enjoyed it very much, and even took some home. On the other hand, I went with their Butcher's Butter Spinalis which was a Ribeye Cap. It was very tender, very tasty, nicely seasoned and cooked as requested at medium rare temperature. With that, we ordered their Rosemary Potatoes, which were "family sized" (enough for two or three) and tasted great. We closed out with a cannoli which was two-sided with two different end preps, which was excellent. To work with all this, I needed a wine which would work for the seafood and the meat, so I selected a Grosjean Pinot Noir, which worked great with both. Service was very very very good - regular checks, food timing was good with each part coming out with enough time to easily finish it before the next course came out. Our waitstaff Ashley kept us watered, and even removed the cork from the wine using a wine key while standing. Nicely done! This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion, or just to go for a nice, relaxed meal. They do store their wine horizontally (like you are supposed to, see the picture) and keep it out of the sun. They also have a deli on the west end with reduced hours, so if you want something I'd suggest going there before you arrive so you don't miss it.

I stopped by the deli and pizza shop that's part of Fortunato. I must admit I didn't get a chance…read moreto try a sandwich this time but wanted to share these pictures so you can see what's available. Very cool set up indeed.

First time here and it didn't disappoint. I went here with a group of friends and I love the…read moreatmosphere. The Fettuccine Alfredo is great, I loved the Caesar salad. I am going to check out the other location they have in Maple Park which is a winery. I'm so hyped for that. I will come back!!!

Upon arriving, the staff warmly welcomed me and quickly directed me to my family's table, as they…read morehad arrived first. Our waitress was friendly and happy to answer any questions or offer suggestions. We visited on Mother's Day, so the restaurant was offering a special menu. While it would've been nice to also view the regular menu, we understood it might be due to the fact that everything is homemade and made to order. The calamari was perfectly cooked--not overly breaded--and the bruschetta was delicious, especially since it's one of my favorite appetizers. The complimentary bread paired nicely with the olive oil. My personal favorite was the stuffed salmon, it was flavorful, and served with an orzo-style grain. The rest of the table enjoyed their meals as well, and everything we tried was thoughtfully prepared and tasty.

Delicious! Real authentic Italian food. The patio in the summertime i perfect and Everything on the…read moremenu is a must try!

The food, service and ambience was excellent and this is a must visit restaurant, It offers many…read moredifferent and interesting Italian dishes. This is definitely a restaurant to frequent.

Riganato played host to a wonderful 90th birthday luncheon for my Mother (from nearby St. Charles)…read morein their back room this past Sunday afternoon, with just enough capacity for 24 people. Food was excellent, as expected, from sandwiches and pizza to outstanding fish entrees, menu specials, and pastas. Service was very attentive and kind. No extra fees or surprises whatsoever. Highly recommended for your special events, and general family-friendly, high-quality dining at reasonable prices.

Instantly an absolute fav place. The staff was incredible and gracious. I went with the house…read morespecial and OMG would def get again. The pasta was cooked To perfection. I am an Italian restaurant snob because most of the time I can make it at home 1000% better. Not in this case! The layers of flavors and quality was totally next level. Being set in a home converted to a restaurant lends to the vibe of eating at my Italian Grandmas house. They are not open late and last seating is around 8:30. Our party of six had a reservation for 8pm. The place was full when we got there and would recommend reservations. Looking forward to my next visit.

Less than zero stars. Tasteless food in portion sizes befitting a five-year-old…read more The writing was on the wall when we entered. The hostess was very rude and far too into herself. Seating people annoyed her as she did her best to make our group feel like they were overly burdensome by dining here. Our waiter wasn't much better. He never offered us bread or read any specials to us, and didn't refill drinks particularly well. He came to our table minutes after we sat down and asked, 'did we want something'. He said something odd the second time he came back too. At least he smiled, unlike the hostess who shows a clear disdain for people. Staff aside, believe it or not the real problem here is the food. Three of the four people at our table had the grilled mahi mahi. The cut itself was about 3x2 inches, and maybe 1/2 inch thick. If you cut it right, you got six little pieces out of it. The side was a 'salad'. This consisted of three folk full servings. And that was it. I've seen serving sizes three times this size for children under the age of 10. The dish might have been persuasive if the mahi had some flavor, but it didn't. It was cooked improperly (for all three people at our table) and seemingly without any seasoning. The fourth person at our table had a flatbread. The toppings on it could be fit into a 3x3 square and the portion size was utterly laughable. As we left, I gave thought to speaking to a manager, but a hostess that's as shallow and mean as theirs probably isn't being led by a thoughtful individual who cares for their patrons. My advice is to steer clear. If you want excellent Italian food, go elsewhere. If you want to be treated kindly, go elsewhere. If you want a serving size larger than something appropriate for a 5-year-old, go elsewhere. I can provide a dozen excellent suggestions within 20 miles. An embarrassment to Batavia, easily one the worst dining experience I've had in our area in 20 years.

We went to Thorabella's for a large family birthday party. All of the appetizers we had were really…read moretop notch. Loved their bread (and I'm not really a bread person). We all had pasta. They have a kind of choose your own adventure method- noodle, sauce, veggie, meat. Their noodles were very high quality, I wouldn't be surprised if they were making it themselves. The staff was very patient with my loud and confused Italian family. I'm sure we will be back for another birthday. Also the prices were very reasonable for a big group. They had a good wine selection with reasonably priced bottles. My only complaint is they are currently only serving canned cocktails. A few of us are pretty into cocktails and we were looking to get martinis that night. Hopefully they will be adding more drinks.

If you're looking for an incredible meal in downtown Geneva, Gia Mia is the spot. From the…read moreatmosphere to the service, everything was top-notch, but the food is what will keep me coming back. * The Calamari: I don't say this lightly--this is some of the best calamari I have ever eaten in my life. It was perfectly crisp, tender, and seasoned to perfection. If you go, do not skip this. * The Pizza: Truly fantastic. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and a proper oven. The crust had that perfect chew-to-char ratio that only a great wood-fired pizza gets. Geneva has a lot of dining options, but Gia Mia stands out as a clear winner. Whether you're a local or just visiting for the day, make sure this is on your list. I'll definitely be back!

My husband and I met a friend at GIA MIA - Geneva. We split the margherita pizza pear and…read morecaramelized onion pizza. The crust and ingredients were freshly made. the margherita pizza was delicious. The pears were out of season and didn't taste crisp or sweet which hurt its flavor. For dessert, we ordered the warm chocolate cake. The cake was warm and the ice cream was cold, a perfect combination. Our server was nice and friendly. I highly recommend GIA MIA - Geneva.

We absolutely loved our date night at Livia! It's located in a prime spot in downtown Geneva and…read morehas a cozy atmosphere. The service was amazing- shout out to Jess! The food was delicious! My boyfriend ordered the four cheese tortellacci. The pieces were huge and served with Italian sausage and crispy prosciutto. I tried it and will be ordering that next time!! So good. I ordered the pasta Livia. The chicken and mushrooms tasted great with the parmesan cream sauce. We ordered the shrimp cocktail, tuna crudo, and lobster bisque for our appetizers. All were great, especially the tuna crudo! The pieces of blackened tuna are bigger compared to other restaurants with similar tuna appetizers and the sauce is incredible! We had their tiramisu for dessert. Yum!! It comes with some coffee cream smeared on the dish that pairs perfectly with it! Overall, the experience was great and we'll be back! This would be a cool place for a girls night too- they have a cute bar area for pre dinner or post dinner drinks!

We started with the eggplant and tomato appetizer, which was delicious and fresh would highly…read morerecommend then I got the salmon quinoa bowl. The salmon was delicious and juicy. The kale was all right. My boyfriend got the shrimp and lobster pasta, which was delicious. Super cute outdoor seating in our server was super attentive and funny. I would recommend if you're in the area.

Ella's is an elevated pub and offers numerous specials. Lunch specials Monday - Friday and also…read morehalf off pizzas on Sundays. They are located in downtown Geneva and have indoor and outdoor seating. Service throughout was great. Our server checked in on us a decent amount of times and food came out quickly. I stopped in on a weekday and got the $15 lunch special which comes with a side salad and an individual sized pizza. For the pizza I got Ella's pie which comes with different cheeses and slices of zucchini. IT IS SO GOOD. This pizza is unique to Ella's and I highly recommend it.

So many good things to say. Ella's is part of a family of…read moreexcellent restaurants. They have a great formula. Great Food Great Service Good Pricing - Value Very Clean A place you share with loved ones.