L'Anne
(630) 260-1234
221 W Front St
Wheaton,
IL
60187
41.865
-88.1087
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The Scene
In this gracious room in downtown Wheaton, orchids float in martini glasses, and bamboo placemats rest on tables of polished granite. The atmosphere is hushed but comfortable and casual; soften the lights a bit, and it'd be a great date place.
The Food
L'Anne's French-Vietnamese fusion fare is the real thing--delicate, subtle, and beautifully presented. Fresh soybeans are scattered carefully around a maki roll of Alaskan snow crab; perfect citrus-dusted scallops are graced with a colorful pile of shredded papaya. Listed under "L'Anne Favorites," the beef course will be one of yours: Slices of grilled beef served with thin noodles and a light house sauce. Simple, clean, and wonderful. Marinated grilled tiger prawns in the shell offer a more complex reward, their smoky flavor just enough to excite the senses. And no fortune cookies here--the sumptuous banana cake drips with caramel sauce, a decadent finish.
User Reviews
jtkenny
May 12, 2007
First experience, wonderful restaurant. Three course dinner menu represented French and Asian foods very nicely, with a leaning toward Asian. The fresh seafood entree speicials should not be overlooked. Wine selections were not extensive but well representative and included ranges of very nice wines.. The chef's selection of desserts in the Sweet Trio is not to be missed and goes very well with a Navan aperitif. People who do not like L'Anne probably do not like Charlie Trotter's as well.
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b12751
November 29, 2006
Had lunch here today. Perhaps the finest dining experience I have had in a long time. My wife and I like to eat downtown because of the lack of quality and value in the suburbs, but then came L'Anne. The chef is very modest, but he has worked with the best and the food shows it. I thought the portion sizes were fine. If you enjoy quality food pairings then this is the restaurant for you. On Friday and Saturday evenings the ivories are tickled on the piano. Valuation superb with dinner entrees $12- $25. What nice owners - they really care about their art. A rare find today.
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uptowngurl
June 06, 2006
I was utterly shocked when I went to this restaurant about a month ago...the wine that we ordered, was opened at the bar by the manager. And then she tastes it! On top of that, the server accidently poors it to the wrong table...I can go on, but I have NEVER been to a fine dining restaurant, or anywhere, where the wine bottles purchased by the customer is not opened in front of the customer. Food was below average, salty, and not impressive. I would not recommend going here.
read full reviewThe Details on L'Anne
Parking:
Four hours of complimentary parking is available in the garage behind the restaurant.
What to Drink:
Try the Indochine martini, with house-infused ginger vodka, Cointreau, and Absolut Citron.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
