What a fabulous experience! The raspberry vinaigrette was absolutely delicious, and I loved being…read moreable to sample some of the wonderful vinaigrettes and oils. The displays were beautiful and made the tasting experience even more enjoyable. The staff was so friendly, welcoming, and inviting, which made us feel right at home. A wonderful place to browse, taste, and discover something new. I'll definitely be back!

Very cool place to buy unique wine, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. They also sell other items…read moresuch as different types of sauces, wine accessories, dried pasta, and homemade spreads and dips. The worker was friendly and nice, introducing me to the shop the moment I stepped in. You can try samples of all their oils and vinegar. Unique ones from truffle flavored, black garlic infused, to lemon and basil. It is a great place to buy gifts or add detail to your cooking. Goes great on salads when making homemade dressing.

Great service, polite staff. Cajun shrimp was great, I'd personally avoid anything not pasta on the…read moremenu

Julie and I visited Bernardi's in Washington on Thursday, August 6, 2026, to meet up with a group…read moreof friends. There were eight of us at the table. When we arrived, the other six people in our group were already there, having drinks and sharing bread from the basket provided at the table. We ordered our meals, and when our food arrived, I asked for some additional bread to go with my meal. I was told, rather abruptly, that there was only one basket of bread per table. What I found particularly frustrating was that there were other tables with only two people sitting at them, and they had a full basket of bread. Meanwhile, our table of eight was expected to share one basket. I even offered to pay for additional bread, but I was simply told no, and I never received any additional bread. The policy itself was disappointing, but what really bothered me was the way the situation was handled. The waitress was extremely abrasive and difficult to understand, and there was no attempt to explain the policy or offer any alternative. A simple explanation such as, "I'm sorry, we have a new policy, but you can purchase additional bread if you'd like," would have been completely different. We have traditionally enjoyed Bernardi's and have gone there about once a week, either dining in or getting carryout. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be returning. Restaurants have plenty of competition, and when you're spending your hard-earned money somewhere, you should be treated with courtesy and respect. I understand that restaurants can change their policies, even policies I may not agree with. What I don't understand or accept is being treated rudely when simply asking for something as basic as a piece of bread with my meal. It wasn't the bread that ultimately made me decide not to return. It was the way I was treated.

Recently my second visit to Germantown Grille and it was as good as the first. Friendly, polite…read morestaff. Terrific service. Great neighborhood atmosphere. Lots of TV's if you want to watch. You can easily tell this is a popular bar and restaurant. Really enjoyed coming back and the food is tasty! Especially the onion rings. Thanks to everyone at the Germantown Grille!

Most food and servers are wonderful, but completely ruined by one terrible owner and management…read more They treat their staff like garbage and lack basic kitchen hygiene standards. If the owners want to dispute any of this, I'm ready to detail specific occurrences right here for other regulars to read.

Perfect Italian restaurant. We have friends in Peoria and they took us to Joe's to have dinner and…read moreit was wonderful. We all had drinks and decided to have dinner only. The place is wonderful and our server was very attentive. We received our drinks, bread and salad. The bread is fresh baked and wonderfully worm. I had the linguine with clam sauce. It comes with toast, whole clam as well as minced clams in a wonderful lemony wine sauce. Delicious. My wife had ravioli with a red sauce and she said delicious. Our friends had the linguine with scallops, shrimp and crab. This is their favorite dish when they come here. Looked awesome.. Prices are very reasonable and atmosphere is pleasant. We had a great time.

Wonderful New Year's Eve Dinner at Joes!! Beautifully decorated for holidays!! Reserved table of 6!…read moreJessica our waitress so nice and attentive to us with great recommendations!! We all had delicious dinners! And martinis a highlight from chocolate to dirty with blue cheese olives!! Around the table salads included Caesar and house with raspberry vinaigrette with generous blue cheese crumbles ! Pasta Bolognese, salmon, stuffed chicken and scallops with mushroom risotto best I've had in Peoria! As you can see a variety of choices at our table and all A+!! Highlight too fun table next to us very friendly and plethora of drinks shared!!! My suggestion to you is go soon to Joes with friends , start with martini and any entree will be savory!!!

Catfish and fries were good, wish that I would've gotten the cheesesteak instead though.read more

Ate here recently for the first time. I got the fish and chips. Overall, a little above average…read more The fish pieces were a little small in my opinion but the side winder fries were a plenty. First time I had those type of fries and I enjoyed them. The coleslaw was pretty good too. Service was pretty good too as I ate an early dinner here so it wasn't overly busy at the time. I'll probably be back at some point.

We enjoyed a nice evening at Edge. The restaurant is in a popular part of town and easy to access…read more Especially on a cold night. They were a bit short staffed but did pretty well even with sequence of service being a bit slow. The bread is good albeit you have to order it ala carte. Entrees we're all tasty and well presented. No room for dessert though. Overall, a good place and prices weren't bad.

Spectacular service and we legit felt pampered by the staff. Great wine recommendation too…read more However, the food items were a hit or a miss. A simple spaghetti with marinara lacked seasoning and flavor while the steak was really quite good.

I was a polenta with meat sauce fan until I tried the shells florentine which quickly became a…read morefavorite as well! Chianti wine is a must and save room for dessert! I've been going since I was in my twenties and I'm nearly 60! Make a reservation so you don't get turned away at the door. Only so many people each night and you need to be one of them! Thank you Lisa for always making my experience and evening a pleasant one at one of the best restaurants in the area!

Paparazzi best true Italian restaurant in Peoria! Been coming here for many many years. Food always…read moreamazing! Service impeccable and so attentive! Ambiance beautiful, small and perfect for date night! Tonight we had our usual garlic bread and Caesar salad! My husband had Beef Tortellini with Bolognese Sauce. I had delicious Shrimp Scampi! Large shrimp, mushrooms and pasta with garlic Parmesan cheeses! Delicious! Food always consistent, prepared perfect! Many choices! Save room for Spumoni!

A classic place to visit and are well-known for their sweetbread deli sandwiches! We stopped by…read morewhile visiting family and actually had them two days in a row: once catered and once sit down. I personally like the sandwiches (gondolas) toasted way better, which is why we just had to go ourselves. This spot was open and accommodating, although pretty packed despite it being absolutely freezing outside. It's calm and warm inside and there are lots of tables and booths. We had a little bit of a wait, maybe ten minutes. The server was nice although a bit rushed. Overall, excellent!

Avanti's is a cute spot for the locals in East Peoria that's been around for a really long time!…read more My boyfriend and I got a couple of their sandwiches and an appetizer for a nice little lunch. We got the Bruschetta which was probably one of the best I've had. It's so good! We also got The Famous Gondola and The Bristol, both toasted. They are known for their Gondola sandwiches so I'd definitely recommend that one if you're trying to figure out what to choose. Otherwise they have lots of options from sandwiches, pastas, and salads. Our service was really nice and helpful. Also parking is super easy with a huge attached free parking lot.

Jonah's Seafood House in Peoria is a wonderful riverside seafood restaurant. The Oyster Bar, and…read moreMarket & Bake Shop next door, are interesting places as well, but this is the crown jewel. The service was second to none, from the hostess/manager Angie, to my delightful waitress Macy. The view of the Illinois River augmented a warm but comfortably rustic setting. I started with an Espresso Martini -- 360 Vanilla, Kahlua, Tia, Espresso & Cream with three delicious coffee beans on top. The cocktail was remarkably flavorful and I am a coffee martini enthusiast. For an appetizer I indulged myself and ordered a staple of any high-end seafood restaurant; Oysters Rockefeller baked in the half-shell. This traditional mainstay was absolutely perfectly cooked with the added twist of bacon. (Everything is better with bacon). The main attraction outdid it all: South African Lobster Tail with a half pound of Alaskan King Crab Legs. I'll let the pictures speak for this dish: I LOVED IT!!!!! For dessert I had another libation -- a Milk Chocolate Martini 360 Vanilla, Dark Crème De Cacao, and Cream.

Top notch food with reasonable prices. Space is quaint with beautiful river views. Super friendly…read morestaff. Must try if in Peoria!