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    Posto 31

    4.4 (266 reviews)
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    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Susan M.

    We had reservations for dinner here for 6:30, but arrived around 5:30 and sat at the bar. Jimmy our bartender was beyond kind and efficient and made the best drinks. We really enjoyed our time at the bar - when seated we ordered our dinner and the food was also beyond delicious Try the chicken limone!!! This place is classy and close to home. It felt very elevated. Service was great all around (Liz). We will make this a regular date spot and bring friends.

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    Vita P.

    Still excellent! Been awhile since I dined at Posto - came for a nice evening dinner during restaurant week. Well worth the $45 restaurant week deal! Portions are large and their menu rotates. Such a great gem in the Brookfield area.

    Sophia R.

    Always great! Nice waiters each time I've been. Giant portions. Focaccia and rigatoni are a must!

    Dessert!

    Came back for day two- work trip. Even better! Chicago restaurant week- app, main and dessert for $45! Great app, rigatoni for main and tiramisu for desert- they were all epic. - a few months back I went to Italy for work, this was better than any single meal I had there. I will certainly be back, service was excellent- attentive without being overbearing.

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    Marianne D.

    This is my second visit to Posto 31. This little Italian restaurant has delicious food and a great bourbon selection. On this visit the restaurant was very noisy and so cold. It was hard to carry on a conversation across our table, and I was cold even after putting on my jacket. Our server was Jamie and he provided okay service, I wouldn't say attentive or engaging. He didn't introduce himself, which as a former server irritates me. That should be the first thing a server does when greeting the customer. Certainly not as attentive. We ordered the whipped ricotta & honey appetizer, the meatballs & polenta appetizer and the grilled Caesar salad to share among the three of us. They were all delicious and generous to split among three people. I was, however, disappointed when I asked for different bread that had no sesame seeds on it for the one appetizer we ordered as I can't have nuts or seeds due to diverticulosis, and I was told that was it. This Italian restaurant had no other bread. Really? No ciabatta, no Tuscan bread - just sesame seed bread? Posto 31 should think about adding another bread for those people who have either allergies or medical reasons why they can't eat sesame seeds. For entrées, my husband and I split the lasagna and my son had the short rib gnocchi. Both entrées were so good. The lasagna was served in a baking dish and was generous in size. I tasted my son's short rib rigatoni, which I had before, and it was still as delicious as I remembered. We didn't have dessert, but did order cappuccinos. I would not recommend the cappuccinos because they do not know how to make them properly. As my son put it, it looks like the cappuccinos you would get at Denny's. Don't get me wrong, I would still dine at Posto 31 for their delicious food, but know not to order the ricotta & honey appetizer next time as they cannot provide an alternative to the sesame bread, nor would I order a cappuccino. I reduced my rating from our first visit because of the noisy cold restaurant, the lack of alternative bread, their cappuccinos and just ok service.

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    Alyssa E.

    A delicious cute cozy Italian restaurant. I was recommended to go by a family member and it did not disappoint! Recently visiting Italy, the pasta was excellent. The appetizers were tasty as well, the bruschetta was really good. I tried the mango margarita it was good but stronnnggg! So beware, definitely worth it if you want to taste the alcohol. The service was friendly. The restaurant is accessible, it is one floor and no stairs.

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    excellent food, the new eggplant dish was the best. the grilled salad and crispy sprouts also excellent as usual.

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    Glass of wine cost was exorbitant and the serving equaled a half of what you usually get. Way too costly!

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    Good food. Service? Atmosphere, and priced reasonably. Highly recommended. Enjoyed our meals and cocktails.

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    This place has great food, great prices and friendly staff. Definitely worth the trip.

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    Local dining spot that we live. Fabulous cocktails and the brussel sprout appetizer is fabulous!

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    We had the Beretta and asparagus salad, the meatballs, the children's pizza, and the chicken Marcella. Everything was really good!

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    Ask the Community - Posto 31

    It it still really crazy loud in the dining room?

    It's still loud in dining room but the patio is open. Much nicer outside.

    Are the dishes more like a tapas portion or can a person order one dish and be full?

    The appetizers are large enough to be shared by 1-3 people for sure. For me the salad is enough for a dinner. So would be the calamari - but does anyone eat a plate of fried calamari for dinner?!… Read more

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    We went to Wooden Paddle for the first time with a group (including a toddler), and it ended up…read morebeing the perfect setting. It's a shareable, tapas-style dining experience, which makes it ideal for groups. We ordered the Fried Mozz Brick, which was good but didn't quite wow our group. On the other hand, I really enjoyed the Caesar salad, always a go-to for me and this one met my expectations. For pizzas, we tried the Pepper Only, the Sausage Fest, and The Original Mr. Beef, and that one ended up being my favorite. Definitely the star of the night. The drink menu is also great. Lots of options depending on what you're in the mood for. And as a mom, I have to mention the bathroom situation. Although it's downstairs, it's clean, spacious and private, and they have a changing table, which honestly makes such a difference. Believe it or not, not every place thinks about that, and it's always appreciated. Overall, a great spot for groups with good food, good drinks, and an aesthetic interior that left me wanting to go back for more.

    Great food, amazing service, and a family friendly dining room! The menu is full of amazing Italian…read moredishes - you truly cannot go wrong! I've eaten here with both large parties, and with just one other person at the bar, and all experiences have been great! The "fried mozz brick" and "really good bread & butter" are my favorite apps. The "buzzkill" pizza and the "basil pesto pappardelle" are my favorite dishes. I highly recommend sharing a bunch of different plates!

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    Stopped in on a Friday for a quick working lunch - very nice environment if you ever need the…read moreopportunity to do so. (and forgot to snap a picture!). I had the red pepper and cheddar quiche -- delicious! It was light and fluffy and came out in great timing. The salad was crisp and fresh, and the dressing was light -- just enough. Service was great and the entire staff was super friendly. I will definitely be back!

    First and foremost - everyone I interacted with was SUPER KIND, and I really liked some aspects of…read morethe experience. But for a premium price, I expect premium product, and this place is rough around the edges in ways that feel easy to fix. I'm pointing them out in hopes they'll be corrected. First the positive - the food was pretty good. Not great for the price, but pretty good. Drip coffee was better than most diners/cafes in the area. The ambience was pleasant. Here's the issues. 1. The furniture needs a refresh and I don't think the place has even been open that long. The side tables by the window are losing their finish - a fragment of wood got caught under my finger nail as I was sitting down and just lightly grazed the table with my hand. I also brushed away a few additional flakes coming up. The chiffon curtains are charming until you look closer and see they're speckled with food from past diners. A moss ball decoration in the bathroom is missing half its moss. It's little stuff, obviously, but when I spot things like this at a place otherwise charging a premium partially for cute aesthetics, I always get concerned that the lack of attention to detail might also be getting reflected in the food. 2. Value for money and food quality are also an issue. $20 for one slice of sourdough cut in half, a rather overdone French omelette with sour cream on top (not mentioned on the menu and a weird choice) a bowl of fruit I wasn't interested in rather than a choice of free side, and sausages I paid extra for, is not good value to me. The bread was good! The omelette was mediocre. The sausage was very solid, had a slight funk to it that I liked and suggested to me it was made in house - but 7 dollars for two sausage patties is absolutely wild. I would suggest Milkstop rethink the combos on its menu to include more and be priced a touch more transparently. 3. Finally, service. Everyone was VERY KIND, again, want to stress that, but service was slow and rather inattentive for most of the meal. The place was only half full, but water and an initial drink order were slow, and I waited for a while for the check while the staff chatted amongst themselves in the corner of the room. Not trying to be a dick, the life of a service worker is tough, but the place was mostly empty and I noticed they already charge a 3% service gratuity on your orders, so I'd expect a little better. Basically this place has a very charming surface with some wonkiness around the edges. I will definitely come back again but guys, come on - ditch the gross chiffon curtains, for both our sakes.

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    I took V to Entourage to celebrate his birthday, and it turned out to be a fantastic evening from…read morestart to finish. We arrived on a Friday night just before 9:00 PM and had no trouble finding street parking--always a win. We were greeted by our waitress, Jennifer, who was absolutely amazing. She let us know about their late-night perk: half-price small plates and select drinks on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 PM until close, which is such a great incentive for heading out later in the evening. Jennifer was attentive without being intrusive--our water glasses were always full, she checked in after every course, and her recommendations for both food and drinks were spot-on. We started with a Mad Rose for V and a Chameleon for me. Both cocktails were delicious, and after finishing his Mad Rose, V definitely felt the celebratory spirit kicking in. For appetizers, we shared the Vietnamese Summer Rolls and Sweet Chili Calamari. The summer rolls were light, fresh, and nicely accented with mint. The calamari was sweet with a surprisingly spicy finish--delicious, though the heat was just a bit much for V. I'd happily order both again. For my main course, I had the Wagyu Beef Stroganoff, and wow--hands down the best stroganoff I've ever had. The beef was incredibly tender, and the sauce was perfectly balanced with the noodles. It even paired beautifully with my Chameleon, with subtle lemon notes that complemented each other surprisingly well. V ordered the Tomahawk Pork Chop, cooked medium well and absolutely perfect. He loved every bite. It came with a risotto that he enjoyed, even if it wasn't the standout of the dish. Dessert sealed the deal. We finished with Sandy's White Wine Cake--which reminded me of a carrot cake in the best way--and the Banana Cream Pie, which was easily the best banana cream pie I've ever had. Truly a WOW moment. Between the excellent food, thoughtful service, and great late-night specials, Entourage made V's birthday celebration one to remember. We'll definitely be back. Sorry, I wish I had pics but I left my phone behind today.

    After a long final day of a conference in the Chicago suburbs, I really did not feel like dealing…read morewith traffic or going out to dine solo, so tonight called for delivery. I ordered from Entourage Downers Grove and was honestly impressed with how well everything held up for delivery. The standout for me was the lobster bisque. It arrived at the perfect temperature, which is pretty impressive for delivery. The bisque was rich and luscious without feeling overly heavy, and the basil oil added a nice brightness that balanced the creaminess beautifully. It also had a generous amount of lobster, including several large chunks, and was a very solid portion overall. The filet mignon sliders were another highlight. Each slider had a substantial piece of filet mignon topped with pickled onions, microgreens, and horseradish cream on brioche buns. The onions and horseradish added enough acidity and bite to balance the richness of the beef without overpowering it. I also tried the Vietnamese summer rolls, filled with roasted shiitake mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and rice noodles, served with both peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce. Everything tasted very fresh, and the sauces complemented the generously stuffed rolls nicely. My only small critique is that cutting them in half made for a prettier presentation, but made them a little awkward to dip and eat. Overall, this was a surprisingly strong delivery experience, and I would absolutely order from them again, or better yet, make it over to the restaurant itself next time I'm in the area.

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    Posto 31 - italian - Updated June 2026

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