The appetizers were amazing, especially the Arancini. The main dishes were okay, not nearly as flavorful. In the future we will go during happy hour and just get appetizers. read more

We had a large party of 12 booked for 6:45 PM. It took a little while for our server to greet us and get started, but once things got moving, the moscato I ordered was absolutely right on point. As someone with Celiac disease, navigating the menu was a bit stressful. There are no gluten-free markers or a dedicated GF menu, though it does state that most items can be prepared GF. I informed the server about my Celiac restriction, and while she did note it for the kitchen (it was even printed on the check), she wasn't very proactive or helpful with the menu. When I asked what I could actually eat, she didn't really go over my options. They don't offer GF bread, but they do have GF penne. I had to ask which sauces were safe, and was given three options. I went with the cherry tomato sauce, which came with a lot of tomatoes, and the penne itself was just okay. To top it off, they didn't really have any GF desserts (aside from maybe gelato, but I wasn't in the mood for that). Overall, it's a decent spot for a big group, but if you have Celiac, be prepared to do a lot of the heavy lifting and asking questions yourself. read more

Mio Modo - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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Fantastic meal. I came in for dinner last week and tried the rigatoni pastore, the calamari, the tiramisu, and a couple variations of the spritz cocktails. Intimate setting, so a better fit as a spot for a smaller group meal than a blowout party...although I'm sure some people have come in to light it up on a weekend evening. I get to St. Charles from time to time, so I'll add this to the dance card for future nights out. read more

Food was great. We needed reservations for our large party. Clean and courteous service. Calamari 9/10 Rigatoni alla vodka 9/10 Linguine agli scampi 8/10 read more

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November 2025: I went to Mio Modo in St. Charles for my sister-in-law's birthday. I love the Francesca's chain, the food is always spot-on and the decor is always lovely and eye-catching. The bar at this location was stunning! Very beautiful and I loved the plant decor. Our waiter, James, was very friendly and provided great service. He also brought us each Limoncello shots to try at the end of our meal, which we enjoyed. We all loved our food! For appetizers, we shared the calamari and roasted beets. For our entrees we had the lamb shank, ravioli, shrimp pasta, and Francesca's salad with chicken. Every dish was amazing, filling, and the flavors were outstanding! For dessert, we ordered tiramisu, chocolate cake, and the sloppy sundae. I can't say enough good things about Francesca's and I always look forward to dining there! read more

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We celebrated my husband's birthday there last week. For drinks - we got the happy hour pinor noir - which we really enjoyed. We also got the Baked Goat cheese - which by far was our favorite part of the meal. It was really good and paired well with the bread. For entrees - we got the Rigatoni alla Vodka and Shrimp Risotto. Both were very good dishes, but nothing outstanding. I loved the inside of the restaurant and our service was really good. I think if we lived in the area, we would go again, but driving 30 minutes - probably not. read more

Had my daughter's baby shower here and can not express how wonderful the excellent food and service we were afforded. It was really awesome. My thanks to Mio Modo. We'll be back soon. Lewis & Sandy Klinn read more

Mio Modo - The Guest of Honor! - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Came during lunch time at noon. We made reservations, but it wasn't packed. There is complimentary bread with olive oil and cheese. I had the Paloma drink which was really good and refreshing. Appetizer we had the Focaccia di Recco, which was really good. The light cheese was baked inside and the bread was light airy and crispy. The honey was lightly drizzled with 2 dollops of honey comb that you can spread more on your piece. It took a while to come out, which we didn't notice since we were chatting away. But so worth the wait. My main I had the Linguine Arrabbiata. Wasn't too spicy and noodles were cooked perfectly. It was pretty large and I had about half of it to take home as leftovers. We finished with Lemon Olive Oil cake. Very soft and moist. Fresh strawberry slices and blueberry on top with whipped cream. Very delicious. Plenty of parking to be find next to the building on both sides. The entrance is by the road facing the West side off of Geneva Rd/ 2nd Street. read more

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Mio Modo -- Saint Charles Manager: Lisa There are restaurants that feed the body -- and then there are places like Mio Modo that feed the soul. From the moment you walk in, you feel it: warmth, rhythm, humanity. The kind of energy most places lost a long time ago. Lisa runs this space like a sacred dance. Every smile. Every plate. Every detail. Nothing is accidental. Everything carries intention. And the food? The kitchen doesn't just cook -- it channels. Flavors alive. Recipes infused with heart. You don't just taste the care... you feel it. In a world that's forgotten connection, Mio Modo remembers. Pure love. Pure frequency. Pure Italian soul. - William Keith Rapka The Techno Shaman #TruthFireFrequency Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

Mio Modo - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Really consistently good Italian in st Charles. We take large groups here half a dozen times a year and it is always a hit. It's lively but not overly loud and service is typically on point, though we have experienced a couple of off days. They recently got rid of a crowd favorite started (focaccia with ricotta and honey) and I hope they bring it back. Chicken Milanese is also a standout. Their mussels and calamari are also great. Wine list has some good options, too. read more

Great Italian spot in St Charles with a trendy interior! Came with a big group and got lucky that it was a Tuesday, 50% off bottles of wine. Our server, Donna, was lovely and handled our lively group well! We actually ran into her daughter who was the bartender of the bar we went to after as well which was such a funny coincidence. For apps we ordered the meatballs and carpaccio. The meatballs were delicious along with the bread that came with them. The carpaccio was a little strange, since it had avocado, parmesan, capers, and mushrooms as toppings. I feel like usually with a raw beef dish you want to highlight the meat's quality and leave it pretty plain but regardless, it wasn't bad and at least there was a lot of it! For an entree I ordered the Rigatoni alla Melanzane which was great, the eggplant was cooked perfectly. Overall, we had a great experience at Mio Modo! read more

Mio Modo - Rigatoni alla Melanzane - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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Tried Mio Modo during lunch break. It was a bit difficult to figure out where to park. The interior/ambience is lovely - modern, soft, and clean. I think there were only 2 other people in the whole restaurant and I stood there for several minutes after I came in prior to my presence being acknowledged for seating. That was frustrating. The menu is reasonable, and the food was good. I picked the chicken parm, generous portion, sauce was good, pasta was cooked well. The mass amount of aurgula on top was a bit odd but took it off. The complimentary bread with oil and cheese was good. It also took what seems to be a lengthy time frame for me to get the check when I tried to leave which again was frustrating particularly when there were very few people in the restaurant. Despite the minor frustrations, it seems like a reasonable place that I would give another try. read more

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Focaccia appetizer, that is all you need to know. Really liked the seating in the back of the building as opposed to the bar, which is beautifully decorated. Good bourbon menu and it's overall just a great spot to dine. Focaccia! read more

We held a rehearsal dinner and welcome party in the private area of Mio Modo. The staff was very helpful and the service was impeccable. The dinner food was good, appetizers being the best part! We had a sweet table for our guests and it was a big hit. Not only beautiful desserts but tasted amazing. So many of the guests commented on what a perfect place we found to host the dinner & welcome party. We would definitely host another private event at Mio Modo. Thank you to Michael, the Event Sales Manager & to Michelle and her team for the wonderful service. read more

Wonderful seafood Great staff Highly recommend it And I'm very picky eater Especially seafood Definitely coming back read more

My friend and I had a wonderful experience this weekend! The food was amazing, omg the sauce was life changing. The service was fantastic, she paced everything perfectly. The tables were a little close together, the people next to us even said something. It was awkward how close we were. The decor is nice, it is a lovely place. read more

Mio Modo - Chicken dish - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Very clean, wonderful experience. Everything made was fresh, came for lunch and had the lentil appetizer (which was a completely new and different way to serve it) - but it was delicious! Main course: linguine w/clams, rigatoni vodka with crumbs of sausage. (Again/ phenomenal). Paired it with a Pinot (Tuscan) Noir. Wife had a Prosecco, and it went very well with our meals. To finish, we both had their gelatos, (mint chocolate chip and she had pistachio) and they were extremely filling and perfect to finish the meal. Bread is fresh, service was outstanding and Dawn was extremely cordial to us, and we enjoyed her recommendations and attention to us when needed. It's not cheap, but well worth the trip and the visit. Place was just renovated 2 years back and it shows. Love the rustic inside vibe, and again, very clean. We'd definitely be back again. Wonderful! read more

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Great ambiance, service & food! We had a party of 8 and everyone loved their meals! The Paloma cocktail & the black cherry vodka cocktails & espresso martinis were great! The salmon pasta, carbonara, rigatoni a la vodka and the steak special were amongst the favorites. The tiramisu (not sure why it's called table side) was very tasty. The pricing was reasonable. Would definitely recommend. read more

Lovely restaurant in St. Charles. Mary Beth greeted us warmly (even though we showed up for a late dinner). Ambiance was nice and the food was great! Beautiful bar area and artwork around the restaurant. Mary Beth made our experience excellent. read more

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This is our favorite restaurant restaurant in St.charles. We love traveling to St. Charles to see our friends at the company Christmas party each year. The food and drinks and the ambiance are great. The staff is very kind and attentive to everyone. My ex- bosses are regulars here and always have the Christmas party at this location, and we are always treated very nicely. read more

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Modern feel Italian restaurant located downtown St. Charles. The decor is great, casual feel and not overly loud. Drinks are great, tried the Sofia Loren and the rum punch. Momma's Meatballs as an appetizer- it's a like a whole meal in itself but so good! Pasta entrees - I asked for a modified linguine with shrimp instead of clams which they were able to do with no problem. Service was on point from the moment we walked in 10/10. Will definitely be back!! read more

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We recently hosted a bridal shower here and our experience was wonderful. Our event coordinator, Michael, made every step of the process as easy as it could be, from first contact through the end of the party. Everything was set up for us on arrival so all we had to do was add our personal touches. The staff was warm and welcoming, and very efficient, working quickly but greeting every guest as they arrived to secure drink orders. Our family-style lunch service started right on schedule, and the food was beyond delicious; we're still getting calls about the quality and quantity. It was important that all our guests felt included, and Michael designed separate menus for each of two guests with dietary restrictions so they could enjoy the meal with everyone. I recommend Mio Modo for any special event. It's clear they care about ensuring their clients expectations are exceeded. read more

Celebrated my daughters' birthdays, Saturday dinner. Party of 12, about $700 with tip. We're not heavy drinkers, mostly water and soda, so the bill was mostly food. Most of us enjoyed our entrees, ingredients were fresh, dishes and appetizers were delicious. I wouldn't say it was awesome. Service was really good, they made sure we had drink and bread refills, and changed out our plates after appetizers. The food itself took a bit too long to prepare and cook. read more

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Good food well prepared. Cant go wrong with a Franchecas resturant. Perfect before an event at the Arcada Theatre.

Service was terrible, my server had to be flagged down all night. She checked in on other tables but decided to reapply her lipstick instead of checking on us. While the food was good I would skip next time just because of the service. Front desk and kitchen staff seemed to be very warm but we pulled the short straw with our waitress. read more

We recently ate here for the first time since their reopening. Food is still great. It's a little quieter, but still pretty loud. Service was good. The sun was in our eyes and they were quick to accommodate and lower the shades. We will have to add this place back into the rotation. read more

I took my mom here for dinner at it was delicious! Everything came out hot and cooked perfectly. The staff was extremely nice and welcoming as well. The interior was updated and fresh, and it was absolutely packed so I recommend placing a reservation. read more

Mio Modo - Dinner menu Summer 2025 - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Went out with some friends on a Wednesday to celebrate a birthday. We had never visited Mío Modo before, but by the end of the night we were already talking about when we'd be back. We loved the atmosphere, the interior (the design is beautiful!), and the food. Happy Hour has a great selection, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the bruschetta with honey! We had a wonderful server that was incredibly kind and attentive. One of the people in our party has a legit wheat allergy, and he was very knowledgeable of all the ingredients and dishes. Overall, we'd come back and loved our experience! read more

Mio Modo - Beautiful hallway that connects the two major parts of the restaurant - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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While the restaurant itself exhibited a great atmosphere and decor, my dining experience at Mio Modo was average to say the least. Even with my prior knowledge of knowing this restaurant was owned by the Scott Harris Group, I was disappointed to see that the menu was word for word the exact same as Francesca's. The disappointment doesn't stop there as our server Brian seemed more fit to be a stand up comedian than an actual server. The food itself is nothing to rave about either, as even though my "Rigatoni all Vodka" looked very appealing to the eye, I found the dish to be quite dry. In the end, if you're looking for overglorified, basic Italian food at a premium price, then Mio Modo is the spot for you! read more

If you can catch the Pollo Milanese special, grab it. Between the greens topping, perfectly breaded chicken breast and vodka sauce with pasta, your taste buds will thank you. read more

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Good- nice ombiance for the area! The salmon was amazing but the vodka pasta needed more flavor. The Burrata was not a burrata dish. It was an eggplant parm. The server walls wasn't very knowledgeable about the menu. read more

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Really fun spot! Fair warning: it is LOUD and crowded!! Totally packed and with a fun, festive vibe at 7 pm last night, a Saturday. So if you are looking for a quiet date night spot, this might not be the place. But if you want the most delicious pasta dishes you have ever eaten, plus amazing service ( loved our adorably attentive and charming bus boy, too) then this is your place. We started with the soft cheese flatbread appetizer that comes with a chunk of honeycomb, out of this world. Then each had pasta dishes- the vodka one and the truffle one (vegetarian) and those were truly the most delicious pasta dishes I've ever tasted. Pricy! But delicious. Free parking in the garage across the street. I agree the menu took some time to decipher, and I would have appreciated a few more vegetarian entrees, but there are many vegetarian sides. The noise level was uncomfortable for me, but my date asked to have us moved to a corner where it was less crowded and then we could hear each other. $109 plus tip for: 2 glasses wine, 1 shared appetizer, and 2 pasta entree. Definitely a "special occasion" spot for me as I'm on a budget. Could have easily spent $200 or more. One menu item, a steak, cost $100. So we each chose a cheaper pasta option and skipped sides and dessert to keep the bill manageable. Totally worth it! I'll be back when I can afford to splurge again! read more

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Nice ambiance, though when crowded it's quite loud. Service is great. Smaller/ more limited menu. Olive oil quality served with the bread is very nice. I had the kitchen make me a pasta primavera, which was good though the red sauce did have cream in it, which I was trying to avoid. The rigatoni was a bit undercooked. I think it's a decent spot to try if you're in the area. read more

Made new friends over a fantastic meal! We ended up ordering the Sea Bass, Half-Chicken, Lasagna, and Chicken Parm to share. Service was attentive and wonderful. The place was lively yet quiet enough for us to enjoy our conversations. read more

Mio Modo - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

The days of stuffy Italian restaurants are officially over. Fantastic, comforting food in the heart of St. Charles for any occasion. Environment: This place is cozy yet modern and looks amazing after the rebrand! Front of house was bustling and looked great for a date night. Back of house was a bit quieter and more family friendly. Service was attentive and pleasant. Food/Drink: We started with the house special mushroom soup, calamari fritti, and lentils and spinach. The soup was phenomenal and perfect for a cold winter day. Calamari came with ample pieces while the lentils and spinach were slightly undercooked and would skip. Mains included the creste de gallo alla vodka and the absolute star of the night, the agnolotti tartufi- with a rich cream sauce and just the right amount of truffle (though you can truly never have enough). We finished with the chocolate torte which was a bit dry but the tart cherries and vanilla gelato carried the dessert. Espresso martini was on the sweeter side and nothing special. Rating: 4.5/5 but giving a 4/5 for just missing the mark on the drink, lentils, and dessert. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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Great ambiance, great service, even better food. Definitely will go back. Got the vegetable soup which was fantastic and a salad. Others got pasta which they loved. Waitress was attentive and friendly read more

Solid place for Italian food in downtown St Charles. Great ambiance and great staff. Only thing I didn't love was their drinks - I felt like some of their cocktails were more like me goofing around than something to sell. But eh my mistake ordering and not complaining. Love their Chicken Parmesan. An overall reliable solid experience. read more

VERY impressed with this Italian for suburban food. We had the mussels with linguine which were perfect and I LOVED the red sauce. My fiancé had the large chicken dish with vodka pasta and it was great. For dessert the pistachio gelato was out of this world :) read more

Mio Modo - Pistachio gelato - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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This place was incredible. Highly recommend the vodka rigatoni. Beautiful restaurant with great service. Not cheap but worth every penny.

The ambiance of this place was a solid 8/10! I loved the vibes how friendly the staff was. Service was super quick as well. Food quality was good, not mouthwatering but good enough where I would return. Overall, had a good experience and would recommend for friends visiting the area. read more

Mio Modo - Bruschette Con Prosciutto - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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