Isabella's Estiatorio
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 845-8624
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- 3rd Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11:30-2pm. 5:30-10pm, Fri 11:30-2pm. 5:30-11pm, Sat 5:00-11pm, Sun 5:00-9pm
Editorial Review for Isabella's Estiatorio – by Alice Van Housen
The Scene
Well-heeled west suburbanites relax in this airy dining room that's done in neutral colors, with white tablecloths and hardwood floors. Some artifacts and rustic furnishings add warming touches; large windows overlook Geneva's quaint State Street.
The Food
Sean Eastwood's creative, contemporary Mediterranean cuisine is a welcome diversion from familiar fare. For starters, a mound of tender steamed mussels is bathed in thick tomato sauce, fragrant with Pernod; crisp fried zucchini cakes get an intriguing treatment with classic Greek cucumber-yogurt salad, dressed micro-greens and a drizzle of red-pepper coulis. Whole grilled fish may show up as a simple striped bass with Swiss chard, or as a plump, meaty dorade stuffed with autumn vegetables. Penne arrives in rich sauce of succulent braised lamb shank, cured Meyer lemons, green olives and feta. Gulf prawn risotto with wild mushrooms is another tempting seafood option.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe bar (and seasonal outdoor dining area) open at 3pm daily, and feature a light menu.
What to DrinkChoose from more than 140 moderately priced boutique wines (average price $40-$50), with 20 selections by the glass ($6-$15).
Know Before You GoAllow time to browse the charming shops in grand old houses on nearby Third Street.
User Reviews for Isabella's Estiatorio
05/09/2007 Posted by fox7880
My wife and I dine at Isabella's any chance we get. I can't believe that last review...rude staff? Hardly! The staff is one of the reasons that we continue to dine at Isabella' s on a regular basis. The staff and food go hand in hand. Bacon wrapped chorizo dates and foie gras parfait with asiago brioche and kumquat marmalade are to die for! Try the spring vegetable ravioli and the cous-cous crusted butterfish. As for the desserts...strawberry rhubarb crisp is heavenly! Isabella's is a must...your palette will never be the same!
Pros: Great food, Great Staff
01/05/2007 Posted by cvq
My husband and I went to Isabella's but did not get the chance to eat. The hostess gave me a very unexplicable dirty look when I walked through the door and was uppity and rude when I inquired about getting a table. Won't try them again.
Pros: Rude staff
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