Another day, another parade walking with Ted Dabrowski. After 6 miles or so, we were ready for lunch, so after making our way back to our car, we navigated into downtown, found a place to park, and went looking for a place to eat. My wife spotted this place across the street - Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay. How could we go wrong? Well, we couldn't. The interior was smartly outfitted - the lighting, the ceilings, the walls, were all classy and nicely done. Service was outstanding - water and soft drink glasses were refilled regularly, and the table checked for food quality on multiple occasions. I was intrigued by their Prime Rib Sandwich, which is served with onion crisps. I went for the $4 upgrade to Truffle Fries. The sandwich was LARGE, very tasty, and just plain wonderful to eat. The Truffle Fries added a bit of spice to the meal. My wife had their Fish & Chips. When I saw the sandwich on the side just coming out of the kitchen, I was wondering how she'd eat it, since the piece of fish was BIG. Like How Do I eat this BIG. She used her knife and fork and got the job done. Great food, great service, nice location right on Jefferson Avenue. What a great place! We'll have to come back for Dinner! read more

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Had a reservation but still had to wait for our table, even though the restaurant was practically empty. Ambience was fine, not overly impressive, we could hear the expediter and the kitchen. Service seemed average, waitress was friendly but not overly attentive, especially with how few tables they had at the time. Had a mocktail that was so nondescript as to be completely unmemorable. Coffee was good, just hard to get enough refills. Potato-leek soup with chili oil drops resembled thin baby food, and was so tasteless, we had to request salt and pepper. They didn't even have salt and pepper shakers; it came in small tumblers. The Beef Wellington from the prix fixe menu was smaller than expected for the price. The beef was fine but was more like a filet than a beef tenderloin. The mushroom coating was far too earthy and tasted a little bit like dirt. The pastry was kind of raw on the inside. The sides that came with the Beef Wellington were a schmeer of mashed potatoes - which were okay - and a tiny pile of steamed carrots and leeks. The chocolate tart was good, but not incredible. Did not live up to the hype or the "Ramsey Reputation;" will probably not return. Overall experience - kind of "meh." read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Beef Wellington, mashed potato schmeer, tiny pile of root vegetables - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Had high hopes for Ramsays. Crab cake 4/5 Salmon 0/5 undercooked , the rice - also undercooked and dry, flavor was off overall. Chicken sandwich 3/5 , average Service: 2/5 , felt like we were out to breakfast at Dennys. Ambiance was good but can't fix bad food or service. Never send food back or complain to staff but we won't be back. read more

Love this location. The food is incredible. We always get the Parker rolls. So yummy. The service is amazing and never disappoints and the atmosphere is fantastic. When we're in Naperville we always come here. We've never had a dish that was bad. Compliments all around!!! read more

I visited this place with high expectations given the brand name etc. I'd say the Ambience was excellent, very welcoming and pleasing to the eyes. The Service was excellent. Our server in particular was fantastic. However the reason I gave it a 3 star is because of quality of food. We ordered the Parker Rolls... this was awesome and the only highlight of the evening. Followed by Chicken Milanese and Veggie Burger ( RK Special apparently). The chicken dish was dry and tasteless, although the sauce was ok. The veggie burger was not fresh, seemed soggy and tasted bland. The fries were not well done and certainly not crispy. Overall, if someone asked me about this restaurant, I would not recommend. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance is 10/10 recommend. Literally the best food I've ever had!! The beef Wellington was so tender and literally melted in my mouth. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Caesar salad and sweet corn soup - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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We went in with high expectations and were underwhelmed by the food especially given the price. Service was very good. Fish and chips were pretty good, but the fish placed on top made the chips soggy and there were about 5 on the plate. Beef Wellington was very nice. Sticky toffee pudding was really dense, but maybe that's the way it's supposed to be. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Beef Wellington - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Spent some time shopping downtown Naperville and worked up an appetite. Before we headed home, we decided to stop in here for a drink and something to nibble on. We headed straight to the expansive bar and were quickly acknowledged by a friendly bartender. The space is long and narrow, but sophisticated and warm with comfortable seating. Stopping in during a low volume time likely helped our situation. It was about 4pm and no one was really in the restaurant for dinner yet. That changed as we were leaving, definitely starting getting immediately busier around 5. We started by ordering the caeser salad, it was one of the best I've ever had. The pancetta on top was the icing on the cake - so good. We shared the fish and chips and it was massive! Was done to perfection. We had a great experience here and even if I was in my most critical mood, I have no complaints. Now that I know a beef wellington is nearby, I must return. Salted Caramel Espresso martini was WAY better than the OG. Wasn't too sweet and hints of salt/caramel were perfection. read more

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We visited during Chicago Restaurant Week and had an amazing experience. The hostess and our waiter were both welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Great service and great atmosphere, will definitely be back! read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Beef Wellington - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Let me first start by saying that the food was good. I especially liked the crab cake in the appetizer, and the Brussel sprouts were excellent. The reason why I rated it the way I did is because the food was just not as good for the price tag that came with the food. Especially the entrees, which was beef Wellington and the tomato risotto. Also, we went to celebrate our birthday, and I expected with the amount of money that we spent on the food, we'd also get a free dessert added on at the end as well, but they fell short of that expectation too (although I understand they're not obligated to do that). Just to add a few other comments, the server was very nice and prompt, and the restaurant itself was clean and trendy. It just was not extraordinary for spending the amount of money that I did to dine here. The experience and the food both. Just a recommendation at the end for all guests: I'd say if you go for a late lunch and get things on the lunch menu. Keep things to a tighter budget, and you'd enjoy your time there much more than going for dinner and trying things that is signature to Gordon. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Tomato Risotto - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Expected food excellence and got mediocrity, except for the gin and tonic. That was fabulous. Ambiance is fabulous though. Service was exceptional. read more

We have been to Burger in Chicago once before and thought it was just ok. For our 18 year anniversary weekend we figured we would try out Kitchen to see if it was worth the hype. When we arrived, our reservation wasn't quite ready so we sat at the bar. $31 for two mocktails that were both kind of meh. We got seated and our server was PHENOMENAL. Like wow she was amazing. Gave us recommendations that, to her credit, we didn't really listen to. We ended up doing the prefix beef wellington menu with sticky wings. Here is our assessment: - Ceasar salad had one predominant flavor - salt. Tons of salt. Needed more dressing and needed more unique flavor. Salt burned our tongues - truly was that much. - Sticky wings were beyond heavy on cilantro. Mango chutney was very spicy. Sticky wing Fresno sauce was good. Cooked perfectly. - Beef Wellington was... fine? Cooked perfectly. Truly perfect. Super tender. Outside of that, salt galore. The mashed potatoes were good, roasted vegetables were great. Pastry was a bit raw inside. Added scallops for $21. I got TWO scallops that were slightly undercooked and just DOUSED in salt. - Sticky toffee cake was fine. I preferred the sticky toffee milkshake from Burger. - Apple butterscotch cheesecake was simply ok. A bit heavy on the cinnamon, very sweet. The expediter was INSANE. Wow. Super talented and directed the kitchen staff flawlessly. Ambience was cool but it was INCREDIBLY loud inside the restaurant. It actually triggered a mild anxiety attack for me. At the end of the day, $360 after cocktails and tip? No lol. Ruth's or Morton's are better quality and $100 less. 3 Arts Club downtown absolutely blows this place away and much cheaper. You're paying for the "Ramsay Experience". We always wanted to try beef wellington. We did. Will not come back. We should have listened to the server who made some solid recommendations. If you go, maybe try a sandwich and the amazing looking bread rolls. Those looked awesome. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Beef Wellington with scallops add on (prefix menu 6oz portion) - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Place is laughable. I forgot that I did not include a pic of my Wellington. It looked ok but the snotty raw door, gum under the table, burnt Brussels sprouts made a disaster read more

We recently returned to Ramsay's Kitchen to give it another try after a somewhat underwhelming first experience. I'm glad we did, because the second visit was a significant improvement across the board. The crab cake was truly exceptional--easily one of the best I've had, and it set a strong tone for the meal. I also opted for the harvest salad this time, which I enjoyed far more than the Caesar from my previous visit; it felt fresh, well-composed, and thoughtfully dressed, although I would have enjoyed a little more goat cheese. The beef Wellington, which had been a disappointment during my first visit, was redeemed. It was cooked properly to a medium rare. We also ordered the lamb shoulder, which was excellent in taste and preparation, though slightly modest in portion size. The truffle fries were stunning--crispy, aromatic, and indulgent in the best way. For dessert, both the apple cheesecake and the chocolate tart were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, offering a refined and satisfying finish. Ambience was pleasant as well. Overall, I would rate the food a strong 4.5 out of 5. However, what truly elevated this experience was the service and the evident effort from management to deliver a better dining experience. That level of care and attentiveness ultimately brings my overall rating to a full 5 out of 5. read more

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Well I'm torn. We are such big fans of Gordon Ramsey! I wanted to give 5 stars but I think we are at 4 stars for this dinner. Main dish - 5 star (crispy salmon) Truffle fries - 5 star Appetizers - Brussels sprouts 3.5 (good flavor but a bit chewy) Cocktails - 2 stars (we went somewhere else to have a cocktail after dinner) I ordered a cocktail first. I didn't care for it but I also don't like to complain. My friend tried it and agreed that I needed something else. She then ordered me a strawberry basil cocktail. Unfortunately, the basil overpowered the other flavors in the drink so I didn't drink that one either. We were both surprised and a little dissappinted by sub par drinks. They used small plain glasses, flavors were not balanced. Maybe our standards were too high but if the Gordon Ramsay name is on it, it should be excellent right? Especially since we know he visited this location recently. We ordered the beet salad as an appetizer and it was good. For entrees we both ordered the crispy skin salmon which was vibrant, fresh and delicious. It was perfectly cooked and the sauce and garnishes added complimentary flavors that really balanced the dish. Yes,chef! The crispy skinned salmon was quite comparable to The lovely Graceful Ordinary's crispy skin salmon though there are different sauces/garnishes. Ramsay's Kitchen is basically an elevated chain restaurant. It's good but it didn't quite stand up to my other favorites in the burbs. To be fair, my favorites are not chain restaurants. This restaurant is excellent for a chain restaurant and we loved the main dish. That is where this restaurant shined. read more

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The Parker Rolls was the best thing we ate. We had a reservation and it took almost an hour and a half for the meal to arrive. The place looked great but it was hard to get past the time we waited for the meal. The tables next to us were empty, patrons came, ordered meals, ate salads and got their meals before we got ours. I had six(6) water refills before the meal came. The "idiot sandwich" was sold out before 3pm. The risotto was not on the Mother's Day menu. The fish was batter was thick and way bigger than the fish it held. And the burger was dry tasteless and it's bun was dry. I wish I could be more positive. The waiter was courteous. But did not offer a legitimate answer regarding the wait. I went here because of Mother's Day. So glad Gordon wasn't here today. He would have lost it!! Never again. read more

My friend and I were in the mood for bloody Mary's on a Sunday around noon . We sat at the bar and ordered two bloody Mary's, but the bartender said he really did not have the proper ingredients to make one. We were craving one so badly we just said put something together that's close. We asked for a celery stalk in the drink. He said he didn't have any, But that he would check the kitchen . So he came back and gave us a brown wilted piece of celery and put it in our drinks. I guess I was expecting better quality from a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. Also, I think you should have all the necessary ingredients for a bloody Mary on a Sunday afternoon. read more

I dropped in to grab a quick bite at the bar, excellent service. The truffle fries are highly recommended if you're grabbing a burger.

Came here for restaurant week. Service was good. I had the chicken Milanese (the chicken is fried). I enjoyed it but would try something different next time. The pasta on the menu looked really good but I wanted meat with my meal. The blackberry apple crumble was outstanding. I'd come back again for that soon before it is off the menu. read more

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Don't sleep on Happy Hour here. Mon thru Fri from 3-6pm. Drinks are between $12-$14 and there are menu items as cheap at $6. I met a friend here for HH and with 2 great burgers, 2 drinks, and the sticky cauliflower, our bill was under $60. Half the price it'd be if we ate here during regular hours. She loved it because normally Ramsay's would be out of her budget, but she was able to try some of their food at these prices It was really quiet at 6pm and we had the bar to ourselves. read more

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Service and ambiance were excellent. We were seated at a very nice table with plenty of sunlight and a good view of the street outside. Server was very personable, friendly and knowledgeable. The food could have been just slightly better which is the reason for the 4 stars. I will say the value is there with the lunch special they offer. My English pea soup wasn't something I would normally get but it was really good. My boyfriend enjoyed his mango sticky wings a lot. We both liked our burgers but agreed they weren't the best burgers we've ever had. Sticky toffee pudding tasted like it did at Hells Kitchen so that was fantastic. My boyfriend enjoyed his cheesecake too. Our friend had the Idiot Sandwich and said he didn't feel that was worth the cost. Our server did mention how Gordon has only visited this location maybe a handful of times in the last several years so maybe that's something that could use improvement and the food quality would follow. read more

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Great menu, great food, great service! I'm shocked that so many reviewers are bashing the food and prices, but that's likely due to the "brand" expectations. Quite honestly, the food I've had is fantastic, and the prices are comparable to many restaurants. Sullivans, McCormick and Schmick's, Morton's, Fogo de Chao, Ruth's Chris, Vai's, Entourage, heck even The Cheesecake Factory, Outback and Longhorn are all priced around the same as Ramsay's. Give Ramsay's a try, but go in knowing that it's not Hell's Kitchen, and doesn't claim to be a Michelin star rated 5 star restaurant. It's a nice, mid to upscale dining experience. Have an open mind. I'm glad they chose Naperville! My recommendations, if anyone cares :) are: Parker House rolls Crab cakes - some of the best in the area Beef Wellington Chicken Milanese Tuna tartare Fish & Chips Sticky Wings RK Burger Prime Rib sandwich Idiot Sandwich Crispy skin salmon Filet Risotto I love all the desserts I've tried. read more

Good service and food!! We've been to several Ramsays and this one was one of the better ones. We got the usual but the sticky toffee here was one of the better ones we have had. The salmon skin with curry was new take on this but good enough compared to the old version. The Wellington was amazing. read more

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Had a lunch reservation. Seated quickly by host. Ambiance is new and cheek. We both ordered the smash burgers. We each loved them! The truffle fries were to die for! I would come back again for dinner. read more

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I went to Ramsay's Kitchen while visiting in town with my family and I'm glad I did. Sometimes places like this lean more on the name than the experience, but this spot delivered on every level. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all top-notch and I had to wonder if Gordan himself was lurking in the shadows waiting to scream if things weren't done just right. The photos I took speak for themselves because the food tasted even better than how it looked. The Scotch Egg and Chicken Milanese were two of my personal favorites. I also had fun eating the Ratatouille in the style made famous by that Pixar movie. While the dish is technically a Confit Byaldi (according to the nerds on Reddit), it's nonetheless a fun and tasty way to get your daily dose of veggies. The drinks were excellent too. I love fun and fruity mixed drinks that places like this come up with. And the service was exactly what you'd want at a place like this: professional, friendly, and politely humoring my elderly mother and her awkwardly pestering questions. Big points for that last one! One thing to note is to make reservations ahead of time. This place gets packed for good reason because before whenever I was in town, it was always booked! read more

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First off the pricing doesn't match the food and the service. The food was not well seasoned to begin with then the crab cake came out luke warm the tuna tartare avocado was if it come from a bag instead of real avocados. The beef Wellington had some much butter and broke apart when we cut into it. Last the service was not what I expected when we had our main course come to the table and there was still the plates we just eat from on the table. The server came 3 times after and didn't bother taking them away. This is one and done for me the price does not reflect the experience we hoped it came with. read more

A couple of weeks ago, my girlfriend and I had a lovely dinner at Ramsay's Kitchen. Upon arrival, there was no one to greet us, and after waiting for a bit, a server informed us that the check-in desk was located on the other side of the restaurant--which felt a bit odd. We had to walk across the entire space to check in, only to walk back again to be seated. Our server, Alison, was an absolute delight--friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. We shared the Wellington for Two, Tuna Tartare, and Truffle Fries. The food was good, but not particularly memorable. The Beef Wellington, priced at $150, felt like a complete rip-off in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed the experience at Ramsay's Kitchen, but I won't be rushing back anytime soon. read more

The service and food are phenomenal!!! How anyone gave this place only one or two starts is so wrong!! We had a the Ceasar salad Fish and chips Beef Wellington Stick Toffee Pudding for dessert Everything and I mean everything was excellent!! If you are in Naperville then you have to go! read more

Maybe I had really high expectations since I'm a huge Gordon fan, but the food seemed mid at best for the price point! The ambiance and staff were lovely, but the portion size and some flavors were just a miss for me. We ordered: - Tuna Tartare ($27): Man this portion was a bit disappointing for almost $30. Also some of the tuna chunks weren't cut all the way through. Flavor was great though! - Beef Wellington ($69): This was my favorite dish for sure. Beef was extremely tender and on the more rare side, and the flavors of the sauce and veggies were great too! Just pricey. - Pan Seared Scallops ($49): Would not recommend this one at all. 5 scallops, all very different in size, and didn't have much flavor besides spice. The crispy rice underneath was hard and burnt tasting. - Sticky Toffee Pudding ($16): The pool of toffee sauce at the bottom put it way over sweet. We couldn't finish this one due to the sweetness level! The ambiance and decor is lovely here, so I could see it being a nice occasion spot. Our bill came out to $200, and I'd only rec the beef wellington! read more

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Exceptional Food, Stellar Service -- But the Wait Needs Work We had a reservation and arrived right on time, but ended up waiting over 45 minutes to be seated. That delay really threw off the rhythm of the night and pushed dinner far later than expected--our food didn't arrive until around 8:30 PM. If the restaurant can't accommodate that many guests, it might be worth reducing the number of reservations to keep the experience smooth from start to finish. That said, once we were finally seated, everything turned around. Our server and waitress were both incredible--warm, attentive, and spot-on with their recommendations. The food? Absolutely lived up to the hype. We started with the Tuna Tartare, which was easily the best I've ever had. The Beef Wellington was phenomenal--perfectly cooked, and the sauces, potato purée, and veggies brought everything together beautifully. The Brussels sprouts were surprisingly fluffy and flavorful, though the capers were a bit heavy-handed for my taste. The tomato risotto was good--not quite at the level of Hell's Kitchen in DC, but still well-executed. Even the mocktail was standout--refreshing and well-balanced. And Gordon's Mom's Sticky Date Pudding? Unreal. I was mid-bite when the waitress came to check in, and I could barely answer because it was just that good. Bottom line: the food and service were top-tier, and we will absolutely be back. But next time, we won't book a reservation later than 6:30 to avoid the extended wait. This place is special--you just want the full experience to shine from start to finish read more

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Just an ordinary place, really, nothing special. Some nice dishes, but so what? With his fame, and the way he berates others for even their slightest imperfections, I was expecting something over the top (besides the price). Not worth a revisit, mainly because of his rude ways of treating others (on his show). read more

We ordered: Beef Wellington - potato purée, glazed baby root vegetables, red wine demi Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - herb aioli, mixed greens, citrus Sticky Toffee Pudding - warm date cake, ice cream, english toffee sauce Scotch Egg - berkshire pork sausage, shaved brussels sprouts and apple salad, grain mustard vinaigrette Chocolate Pot De Creme - cocoa madeleines, chantilly cream Crispy Skin Salmon - coconut green curry, sticky rice, thai apple slaw It's a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. You're ready to be super critical and take this guy down a peg. Well, this place exceeded expectations tbh. Our crab cake was a fat flavorful hockey puck packed with a ton of fresh crab. Scotch egg was cooked runny, fried perfectly, and lovely with the mustard. Adjacent salads were fresh and tasty. Beef Wellington was cooked perfect medium rare from edge to edge and so soft like the pastry. Salmon was decently tender, perfectly crispy skin, great coconut curry with a little heat, and rice could be a tad drier than wet for my personal preference. Desserts were fantastic. Chocolate pot de creme was made with dark chocolate and salted I think. Not too sweet, thick and creamy, and absolutely divine with the madeleines. Sticky toffee pudding was sweeter of course but had such a rich depth of flavor. We finished quite full and happy. Service was friendly and competent. I hope to come back next year. read more

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I had a nice lunch at Ramsays the lunch special is very affordable for this type of restaurant. If you go for Dinner the Beef Wellington is one of the best. Special shoutout to John B and Garett the manager and the server they were very accommodating and provided us great services read more

Went in on a whim for lunch. Got a parking spot right in front! Wanted to try this place for a while. Glad they let us in with me wearing leggings and a hoodie. Timothy was just so amazing. Loved how he showed us the design of the space. Explained how the lighting and designs were something representing Ramsey's home. Super interesting. I felt so fancy with him serving us like we were important and him just being so amiable. Had the side Caesar salad. Big bacon bits and the dressing was perfect. Love Caesar dressing with the anchovies! My hub had the burger and fries. He really liked it. I had the beef wellington. I have always wanted to try it. It was just out of this world. Such an amazing experience. read more

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Great service and brunch. The location is great with lots of shopping. Parking garages available and free. Picture is from their Mother's Day brunch menu. Not sure if it's always on the menu. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Steak and Eggs - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Went to order the idiot sandwich and they where out, so I decided to get the RK burger. Waited an hour and a half for an overpriced mediocre burger served with Heinz's ketchup and Hellman's mayonnaise. With prices like these I figured the quality would be a bit better. I've had better burgers at hospitals. read more

We had a really excellent dinner here a few weeks ago. I made a reservation to celebrate my husband's birthday and we're seated at this really cool line of booths (not connected to a wall), but running parallel to their open kitchen so you can get a view of their kitchen. We didn't know what to expect and chose this spot in downtown Naperville because we were curious! I wouldn't call myself a big fan of Gordon Ramsay per se, but I've had the typical exposure to him on the food network and have been to the Gordon Ramsay Burger on downtown. The interior was gorgeous. We found free street parking within a block, walked inside, and were greeted by friendly hostess who got us seated immediately. At 6:30 PM on a Sunday, the restaurant was bustling. Our order: 2 Pimm's cups (cocktails) wedge salad, split and shared bone marrow scotch egg beef wellington side of broccoli rabe The food, delicious. The ambiance and service, all there. It's a little pricey (e.g., the beef wellington was $69 and we shared it) but it was cooked to perfection. We were pleasantly surprised. It's awesome that this spot is in downtown Naperville, just a short drive over from my neck of the woods. This dinner rivals a meal one would have during a night out in downtown Chicago. We didn't have room for dessert, but I would come back in a heartbeat for a family-style meal of shared apps and dessert. Or maybe just a cocktail, some fries, and a sticky toffee pudding. Or, a glass of wine and a crab cake. I may have some unfinished business here... If you dine a Ramsay's Kitchen , you will have a quality, hearty, and delicious meal. Five stars! read more

Ramsay's was just ok. I wouldn't go back and expected more from a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. The crab cake was very good and the decor was nice. The salmon was very undercooked and the hell fire chicken sandwich did not taste like much. Service was mediocre. read more

We had the special tomahawk steak tonight, it was delicious and cooked perfectly. Our server Niko was wonderful, I remember having him as our guy 2 years ago. Very friendly on a busy night read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Tomahawk steak special. Broccolini, Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Quality of food was really good. Service was outstanding! Bone marrow was fantastic and the Strip Steak with Shishito peppers was delicious.