Love their chicken karagee baos and mocktails! That is what keeps me coming back. We recently dined on a busy Friday night and were happy with the service, the waitstaff is always so friendly and accommodating. The portion sizes are small for the price but the atmosphere and view of the riverwalk make it worth the experience.
Fran C.
And be sure to look at your receipt---they add 3% surcharge (and the tax on it) for this bad food and service.
Kinza D.
Ive been here before for Mocktails but finally got the chance to try their food and it did not disappoint! We ordered the bao buns, Tiradito de Hamachi, Papas Fritas and Pappardelle de Mariscos. The hamachi appetizer may have been the best seafood I have ever had - SO GOOD and flavorful! The restaurant was lively and fairly packed for a Friday night, kind of loud so maybe not the spot for conversation but def a fun night out with friends!
Steve F.
Overhyped and food and drink were mediocre for dinner. Rumor is brunch is decent. Have not tried it. We've eaten here 2x, once for a night out in summer, once in cooler temps when they had to enclose patio. Neither time were drinks ordered very good. They try and get super fancy with cocktail combinations but they end up tasting like jet fuel or juice. Beer selection was ok but not great. Not much in between. Meals were salty both times. Summer dining crowd was the rich-kid spring break vibe. Kind of what you expect in Naperville "trendy" spots. Seems like they are trying to be like Hampton Social without the quality food. Disappointing for a hotel dining option in a great location.
Joi J.
Service is great. Our waitress was polite and offered suggestions. The fries are crispy and delicious. However, I dislike the cheap tequila. It is the worst tequila I've ever tasted. The crowd is lively and the kitchen is a work of art.
Erin B.
Beautiful ambiance. Right on the river, amazing view of Downtown Naperville. We got the short rib with gnocchi and carne with papas fritas. Excellent service. Our server was so kind and personable. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner or even just a chill, elegant drink at the bar.
Nate Kelly
The bartender was awesome, not much of a crowd but the people there and the one'
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Scott S.
The shakshuka was good. It was served with an ENORMOUS piece of bread with goat cheese smeared on top. I wish the menu described what type of bread would be served with it, or that the goat cheese would be served ON TOP of the bread. It's just not how I pictured it. I would have preferred chunks of goat cheese sprinkled on top of the actual dish with a side of pita (or rice - if I could have it my way). The water glasses were really short and kind of obnoxious to use. Maybe to prevent spills? The mimosa are a FULL glass of champagne, with about one tablespoon of orange juice (I'm not exaggerating). I'm sure a lot of people will appreciate that, but I wanted to enjoy the flavor of a mimosa rather than see how buzzed I could get. So, I ordered a glass of OJ too and mixed the 2 in my mouth until I was halfway done, and then poured my remaining OJ into my remaining champagne so I could enjoy an actual mimosa. One of my companions also had to get creative with his beverage. The restaurant could not do an iced coffee so they brought him a mug of coffee and a separate glass of ice. He had to pour the coffee from the mug into the glass - which was a little precarious. The lemon-lavender pound cake was good. The food wasn't amazing (I do not recall any of the four people I was with commenting on their meal), but it was good and the menu is unique.
Becca L.
The atmosphere here was amazing! Gorgeous rooftop, it was perfect for a summer sunset. We felt like we were somewhere tropical not just Naperville! Very cool vibes and tasty food. On the pricy end but it has really interesting and tasty flavor combos. The best thing we ate was honestly the homemade focaccia bread. It was so worth it!
Amy Z.
I'm not usually one to leave a review, but my experience here was so good that I felt that I needed to share. Our waitress Jill was fantastic, and the best server I have ever had! She was personable, and clearly deeply passionate about her job. Her recommendations were spot on! We had the cauliflower and chicken bao for our appetizers, which were fantastic. The chicken was juicy and the bao complimented it well, and the cauliflower was delicious. Our first entree was the gnocchi and short rib, and the gnocchi was perfectly cooked, and delicious paired with the sauce and the ribs. The shrimp scampi that we also had was wonderfully garlicky, and the shrimp grilled well! The cheesecake was also amazing.
Beautiful view of downtown Naperville!!! Great place for after dinner drinks with a spectacular view!!
Meredith M.
Great location and views of downtown Naperville. Really enjoyed the mussels (adding the frites is a must). Bao small plates also quite tasty. Tuna crudo also delish (but only for 1-2 people). Too full from all the small plates to try the large plates, will have to go back soon.
Connie K.
***3.5 stars*** I came here for Saturday brunch with some friends. We reserved a table in advance so we didn't have to wait but the restaurant was pretty full. I love the ambiance and it was a nice day so we were able to enjoy the weather with the open windows. We had three kids total in our group but they do not have any high chairs so we had to make do with a booth. I ordered the pork belly hash (breakfast potato, slow-braised pork belly, green onion, poached egg, szechuan garlic oil, cilantro). There was an overwhelming amount of potatoes and I had to hunt in order to find the little pork belly that was in my dish. It was okay but I wouldn't get it again. Hubby had the chicken sandwich (buttermilk fried chicken thigh, pickled vegetable slaw, black garlic aioli, brioche served w/ frites). I snagged a bite and it was flavorful and crispy. Service was good. Our waitress checked on us frequently and we had plenty of water. Overall, I wasn't impressed by the food but would be wiling to try other menu items if in the area.
Fayeza M.
Lovely place for a date night. Ambiance/decor gives it a great vibe. Food is fresh and tasty.
Paige N.
I went to santo cielo to try out their brunch menu ! It did not disappoint ! They had a whole menu filled with fun brunch beverages (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) they did have hot coffee as well but no lattes or other coffee drinks . They had a great selection of food ranging from sweet breakfast items like French toast to savory items like egg frittata , and then more lunch type items like burgers and flatbreads . Now let's talk about the decor and view ! There's a great view of downtown Naperville and the river since you're on the top floor of the building. The whole place is decorated so nicely with a very neutral, clean , trendily vibe . I think this place is a winner for brunch!
Love their chicken karagee baos and mocktails! That is what keeps me coming back. We recently dined on a busy Friday night and were happy with the service, the waitstaff is always so friendly and accommodating. The portion sizes are small for the price but the atmosphere and view of the riverwalk make it worth the experience.
And be sure to look at your receipt---they add 3% surcharge (and the tax on it) for this bad food and service.
Ive been here before for Mocktails but finally got the chance to try their food and it did not disappoint! We ordered the bao buns, Tiradito de Hamachi, Papas Fritas and Pappardelle de Mariscos. The hamachi appetizer may have been the best seafood I have ever had - SO GOOD and flavorful! The restaurant was lively and fairly packed for a Friday night, kind of loud so maybe not the spot for conversation but def a fun night out with friends!
Overhyped and food and drink were mediocre for dinner. Rumor is brunch is decent. Have not tried it. We've eaten here 2x, once for a night out in summer, once in cooler temps when they had to enclose patio. Neither time were drinks ordered very good. They try and get super fancy with cocktail combinations but they end up tasting like jet fuel or juice. Beer selection was ok but not great. Not much in between. Meals were salty both times. Summer dining crowd was the rich-kid spring break vibe. Kind of what you expect in Naperville "trendy" spots. Seems like they are trying to be like Hampton Social without the quality food. Disappointing for a hotel dining option in a great location.
Service is great. Our waitress was polite and offered suggestions. The fries are crispy and delicious. However, I dislike the cheap tequila. It is the worst tequila I've ever tasted. The crowd is lively and the kitchen is a work of art.
Beautiful ambiance. Right on the river, amazing view of Downtown Naperville. We got the short rib with gnocchi and carne with papas fritas. Excellent service. Our server was so kind and personable. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner or even just a chill, elegant drink at the bar.
The bartender was awesome, not much of a crowd but the people there and the one'
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The shakshuka was good. It was served with an ENORMOUS piece of bread with goat cheese smeared on top. I wish the menu described what type of bread would be served with it, or that the goat cheese would be served ON TOP of the bread. It's just not how I pictured it. I would have preferred chunks of goat cheese sprinkled on top of the actual dish with a side of pita (or rice - if I could have it my way). The water glasses were really short and kind of obnoxious to use. Maybe to prevent spills? The mimosa are a FULL glass of champagne, with about one tablespoon of orange juice (I'm not exaggerating). I'm sure a lot of people will appreciate that, but I wanted to enjoy the flavor of a mimosa rather than see how buzzed I could get. So, I ordered a glass of OJ too and mixed the 2 in my mouth until I was halfway done, and then poured my remaining OJ into my remaining champagne so I could enjoy an actual mimosa. One of my companions also had to get creative with his beverage. The restaurant could not do an iced coffee so they brought him a mug of coffee and a separate glass of ice. He had to pour the coffee from the mug into the glass - which was a little precarious. The lemon-lavender pound cake was good. The food wasn't amazing (I do not recall any of the four people I was with commenting on their meal), but it was good and the menu is unique.
The atmosphere here was amazing! Gorgeous rooftop, it was perfect for a summer sunset. We felt like we were somewhere tropical not just Naperville! Very cool vibes and tasty food. On the pricy end but it has really interesting and tasty flavor combos. The best thing we ate was honestly the homemade focaccia bread. It was so worth it!
I'm not usually one to leave a review, but my experience here was so good that I felt that I needed to share. Our waitress Jill was fantastic, and the best server I have ever had! She was personable, and clearly deeply passionate about her job. Her recommendations were spot on! We had the cauliflower and chicken bao for our appetizers, which were fantastic. The chicken was juicy and the bao complimented it well, and the cauliflower was delicious. Our first entree was the gnocchi and short rib, and the gnocchi was perfectly cooked, and delicious paired with the sauce and the ribs. The shrimp scampi that we also had was wonderfully garlicky, and the shrimp grilled well! The cheesecake was also amazing.
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Beautiful view of downtown Naperville!!! Great place for after dinner drinks with a spectacular view!!
Great location and views of downtown Naperville. Really enjoyed the mussels (adding the frites is a must). Bao small plates also quite tasty. Tuna crudo also delish (but only for 1-2 people). Too full from all the small plates to try the large plates, will have to go back soon.
***3.5 stars*** I came here for Saturday brunch with some friends. We reserved a table in advance so we didn't have to wait but the restaurant was pretty full. I love the ambiance and it was a nice day so we were able to enjoy the weather with the open windows. We had three kids total in our group but they do not have any high chairs so we had to make do with a booth. I ordered the pork belly hash (breakfast potato, slow-braised pork belly, green onion, poached egg, szechuan garlic oil, cilantro). There was an overwhelming amount of potatoes and I had to hunt in order to find the little pork belly that was in my dish. It was okay but I wouldn't get it again. Hubby had the chicken sandwich (buttermilk fried chicken thigh, pickled vegetable slaw, black garlic aioli, brioche served w/ frites). I snagged a bite and it was flavorful and crispy. Service was good. Our waitress checked on us frequently and we had plenty of water. Overall, I wasn't impressed by the food but would be wiling to try other menu items if in the area.
Lovely place for a date night. Ambiance/decor gives it a great vibe. Food is fresh and tasty.
I went to santo cielo to try out their brunch menu ! It did not disappoint ! They had a whole menu filled with fun brunch beverages (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) they did have hot coffee as well but no lattes or other coffee drinks . They had a great selection of food ranging from sweet breakfast items like French toast to savory items like egg frittata , and then more lunch type items like burgers and flatbreads . Now let's talk about the decor and view ! There's a great view of downtown Naperville and the river since you're on the top floor of the building. The whole place is decorated so nicely with a very neutral, clean , trendily vibe . I think this place is a winner for brunch!