We came to Amore Mio recently for a work dinner and had mixed feelings. The service and ambiance…read morewere excellent. Soft lighting, music, and tables spread far enough that seating felt intimate. The food was just okay. The margherita pizza was cheesy and had a nice crispy crust. The fettuccine ricotta was not very good. It tasted bland and the only thing that came through was the spice. Nothing seemed to be made in house, which is disappointing considering the price of each item. There isn't a huge assortment of beer, but there are plenty of wines, specialty cocktails, and mixed drinks to try. Overall, we had a nice time together at this restaurant, but the food isn't the greatest of all the options downtown.

Always looking to try new-to-me locations near the Paramount theater, and this was our selection…read morethis month when seeing White Christmas. The restaurant was cozy and romantic with soft lighting, candles, white tablecloths etc. My friend had a glass of wine she enjoyed, my husband loved the old fashion, and I had a holiday twist on the apperol spritz. We went on a busy evening, so the kitchen did get a bit backed up- but our server communicated the whole time so it did not feel like a problem. My husband had a delicious risotto dish and I went with the classic spaghetti bolognese which I loved. I absolutely had enough for leftovers the next day. This location is owned by the same people as Altiro, another great restaurant by them!

Food was great and they seated us without reservations on Mother's Day with no problem. HIGHLY…read morerecommend this place, it's so nice to have a classy Italian restaurant in downtown Aurora.

We headed to Giardino for our post-theater dinner on Sunday. This was our second time at this…read morerestaurant and again, we enjoyed our dining experience. Two for two!! Our server today was Jackie, who provided good service and was personable and friendly. We started with cocktails, an old-fashioned for him and a bees knees for me. The bartender didn't quite get the bees knees to the right balance level with the honey, but I asked one of the staff to ask the bartender to add more honey. He kind of missed the mark on that cocktail unfortunately. In his defense, a lot of bartenders really don't know how to make a good bees knees. We ordered the meatballs and polenta to share as an appetizer. The meatballs rivaled my Italian dad's, and that says a lot because he made the best meatballs ever. The restaurant didn't serve grilled crostini with their meatballs like other places unfortunately, and there was no bread service. However, I believe they do have garlic bread on their menu that you can order For dinner my husband had the short ribs with gnocchi and I had the vodka rigatoni. Both of those dishes were delicious. I don't like short ribs but I gave it a taste - it was tender and delicious. My vodka rigatoni came with chicken for some reason (this 100% Italian would never put chicken with rigatoni alla vodka) so I nixed it. A half slice of garlic bread was served on each of our entrées. My husband's was perfectly grilled and mine was not. The one time I was getting bread and it turned out to be meh. We ordered a tiramisu to take with us to enjoy later that evening. It was light and heavenly. However, for the price, I think they could have offered a larger slice as it was a small 3 x 3 square. Having said that I love that we found a place that has good food just a five-minute walk from the theater. I think our fellow theater goers discovered this place, too, because the place was packed. Even with the slight things that I was disappointed in, I would return time and time again because the food is really good. Give this place to try!

CU is an excellent place, despite some of the negative reviews complaining about the food quality,…read moreportion sizes, prices, or service. Since discovering it five months ago, my bride and I have already returned twice. The food has been remarkable each time, with generous portions and prompt, attentive service. As for the prices, they are clearly printed on the menu, so there should be no surprises. We look forward to coming back again.

Brought some friends to this hip restaurant on Stolp Island. Craft Urban is one of those places…read morethat plays loud music you can hear on the patio. It actually is one of the area's several pretty okay restaurants. For sure better than yet another chain. The prices are kind of high and the menu is kind of limited to be honest. A restaurant that has a big bar in front. It's big enough that there's plenty more room for tables. This is also a restaurant that has an open kitchen so you can see them cooking from even the patio or wherever. Just expensive. That's about the worst thing about it. It's about $8 for a basic cocktail. The nicer ones are a lot more. It's about $19 for an entree. Limited choices here for vegetarians. I got the Pasta Pomodoro. This is pasta with basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan which I left off, and tomato sauce. It wasn't a large amount. The rest of the menu has meaty items like burgers and Italian beef sandwiches. For sure it's a nice place for the area. It's open for lunch and dinner daily so go any time. The doors even list it as being open until "whenever."

We had such a great brunch at Cooper's Hawk! I ordered the French toast and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! Our server, Cici, was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and gave wonderful recommendations that made the experience even better. Safe to say, I've officially found my new favorite brunch spot. Highly recommend!!!

I was finally able to check out this location which is nearby. We decided to stop by for lunch on…read moreMonday. The location was very easy to find. There was a good amount of parking spots. Inside, the building is very beautiful but very similar to all the other Coopers Hawk location. For lunch, we had the Tuna Sashimi, and I got the Trio Medallions which came with Mashed Potatoes and I got Bettys Potatoes instead of Asparagus. My meal was very delicious. Our server was amazing. She was friendly and attentive. She was amazing! The only slight negative during this visit was the wait. We showed up at 12 and there didn't seem to be anyone in the restaurant besides me and like 3 other people (maybe I was wrong), but it took a long time for my food to arrive... over an hour. If it was busy or maybe they were... but 1.5+ hours was a little long. I wish I could only dock 1/2 a star though because the service and food was amazing and I would be back for those two alone. Overall, I would be back in the future.

I absolutely love this pizza. I've been gone for almost 20 years and I was so happy when I came…read moreback. It was still around as delicious as it was before!

OMG the best pizza EVER! New. Owner and they made it…read moreGREAT!! They added a made in-house ice creamery. You can taste the freshness and care in every item in this place. I come from 2.5 hours away and this is a staple stop when I'm remotely close.

It's a nice scene. It is upscale without being pretentious. The food is great and they have…read moreawesome drinks.

I came here for a business dinner on a Monday night. Great food, the server and host were very…read morehelpful and friendly, and the ambiance was awesome. The fire pit in the middle of the restaurant and the fireplace in the porch-like portion are a vibe. I had the hummus trio, which had some really innovative and delicious flavors (a black bean option, a chipotle option, and some sort of balsamic thing I can't remember the name of but was my favorite). The pita bread they served it with was tasty. Everything else in our group looked delicious, too. They had been here several time and they love it. I'm not out this way very often (or ever), but if I were I would definitely come back.

This place is my favorite! I've lived here 20 years and Maciano's food and customer service is…read moreawesome. Tess was our server and gave us such a great experience that we have to dine in more often and not get carry out! Thank you Maciano's!

Excellent pizza and great bread sticks unless they overcook them which occasionally happensread more

The employees are so kind and helpful. The parking is plentiful. They have a Wonderful bakery.read more

Aurora staple! Friendly staff, great selection of craft beer. Meat that can't be beat. Prices a…read morelittle higher than average, but to be expected for a local family owned store. Still an awesome place. I love it.

Went with my husband on a Wednesday, and our server Jose took amazing care of us…read more Constantly attentive and professional! We will come back just for him!

Just a casual dinner night out. I had a free birthday dessert coupon. Made last minute…read morereservations, but when we arrived, we were actually seated early, so that was really nice. It was the start of the dinner rush, and the restaurant was very clean with a fun atmosphere. Our server, Dulce, was very kind and attentive. She took great care of us! This location never disappoints!