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Isabella's Estiatorio

330 W State St
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 845-8624
Citysearch
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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The Extras

The bar (and seasonal outdoor dining area) open at 3pm daily, and feature a light menu.

What to Drink

Choose from more than 140 moderately priced boutique wines (average price $40-$50), with 20 selections by the glass ($6-$15).

Know Before You Go

Allow time to browse the charming shops in grand old houses on nearby Third Street.

User Reviews for Isabella's Estiatorio

Citysearch (9), Trip Advisor (2 ), InsiderPages (1 ), All (12)

3 Star Rating: Average

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

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

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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Editor's Review

Quaint Geneva plays host to contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in a chic space.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

The bar (and seasonal outdoor dining area) open at 3pm daily, and feature a light menu.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Bar

Parking

  • Lot
  • 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

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Mediterranean

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Local Favorites
  • Group Dining
  • Private Rooms
  • Romantic Dining
  • Catering
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Dine at the Bar

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