rave reviews

Great Service, outstanding bar selections, and exceptional food!Rich and Danielle are a great team!

What a charming and lively restaurant! I ventured out of the Oak Brook area to find a different venue for dinner. Enter Il Mio, which you really can't miss as it sits on the " main drag" of Clarendon Hills, and is quite likely the most lively place you'll encounter (in fair weather, the front facade opens up to the expansive sidewalk seating). I arrived around 630p and talked to a friend outside the restaurant for a bit of time awaiting the crowd to die down. If anything, this place grew busier! I finally... read moreWhat a charming and lively restaurant! I ventured out of the Oak Brook area to find a different venue for dinner. Enter Il Mio, which you really can't miss as it sits on the " main drag" of Clarendon Hills, and is quite likely the most lively place you'll encounter (in fair weather, the front facade opens up to the expansive sidewalk seating). I arrived around 630p and talked to a friend outside the restaurant for a bit of time awaiting the crowd to die down. If anything, this place grew busier! I finally entered and was able to be seated immediately at the giant bar. First impression: modern, stylish and energetic! The bartenders quickly attended to me and I was able to order a glass of red wine and score a menu. I chose to order the panzanella salad add shrimp, which was served quickly. While I enjoyed it, I found it the bread to be a bit like giant croutons and less like panzanella salads I'd had in the past. Regardless, the dressing was delightful, shrimp were cooked perfectly and my service was fabulous. The kind bartender chatted with me a bit toward the end of my meal and explained that the restaurant had only been open for a few months and it was just as busy every other night of the week! He also mentioned that most of the people were local and knew each other. No worries, I had a fabulous time and would absolutely come back again next time I'm nearby! read less

Finally a great new restaurant in downtown Clarendon Hills! Lovely interior decor and vibe. The place was hopping on a Friday night! We had a drink at the bar while waiting for our table and both were delicious (Il Mio Mule and Peach Beach Frose). Then we sat outside where we enjoyed the Caesar salad (only minor complaint is that the lettuce could have been more crisp), the Branzino and the eggplant parmesan, which were both perfectly cooked and came out nice and hot. We also ordered a side of truffle fries (not too heavy on the truffle oil) and... read moreFinally a great new restaurant in downtown Clarendon Hills! Lovely interior decor and vibe. The place was hopping on a Friday night! We had a drink at the bar while waiting for our table and both were delicious (Il Mio Mule and Peach Beach Frose). Then we sat outside where we enjoyed the Caesar salad (only minor complaint is that the lettuce could have been more crisp), the Branzino and the eggplant parmesan, which were both perfectly cooked and came out nice and hot. We also ordered a side of truffle fries (not too heavy on the truffle oil) and then the lemon cake, which was like eating a tasty cloud, for dessert. We had local celebrity Krista as our server, who was fabulous of course. All in all a great night at a place we can walk to. So excited to come back!!!! read less

Very nice. Highly recommend. Excellent food, very good service, great atmosphere and ambiance. Will definitely be back.

Every dish I have ordered is delicious. Skirt steak is one of my favs. Drinks are fun. Love the indoor outdoor vibe and venue is always crowded.

Just visited for the first time a few weeks ago and the food was amazing! They have a wide variety of dishes to choose from- it was so hard to decide what I wanted because everything being served to surrounding tables looked so delicious! Definitely would return again!

Felt like you were on vacation at this place. The ambiance resembles Italy. Great wine, great flatbreads. Plenty of gluten free options. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly! Can't wait to go back.

Great food ! Nice service!

Pleasant surprise finding this eatery. Food was terrific and service excellent. Menu offered several surprises that weren't expected. Great out of the way local restaurant. Will be back.

Everything was delicious. If you like calamari, ask for it grilled.

Food was outstanding! Fried calamari and pappardelle was really good

Great atmosphere, great service from Jeffrey, and all 4 of us loved everything we ordered. Modern, clean and new. Will be back again and again

Food is great! Drinks are perfect. I love their meatballs and I've had 3 of their pasta plates and they've been all delicious.

Dinner was great! Everything we had was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Service was very friendly. Would definitely recommend and for sure we’ll be back.

Love this place.

My husband and I tried il Mio last night, a new place for us. What a fabulous find! It just edged out our previous fave Italian place, Davanti's. The restaurant has plenty of seating both inside and out, with a great bar area. Make reservations...it was packed. Our server with the great smile was Barbara. She was he was friendly, engaging and attentive. The menu looked so enticing and we wanted to try so many things on the menu that we decided to choose four items and split them. That means we didn't have any of the entrées... read moreMy husband and I tried il Mio last night, a new place for us. What a fabulous find! It just edged out our previous fave Italian place, Davanti's. The restaurant has plenty of seating both inside and out, with a great bar area. Make reservations...it was packed. Our server with the great smile was Barbara. She was he was friendly, engaging and attentive. The menu looked so enticing and we wanted to try so many things on the menu that we decided to choose four items and split them. That means we didn't have any of the entrées and definitely will need to go back. We started with an old fashion and a paloma. Then we ordered the burrata wedge, which was so sinful. The crispy pancetta was yum and the burrata was huge. The mushroom flatbread was delicious with that perfect crust. I usually like Neapolitan pizza, but this flatbread was amazing! Next we had shared the grilled calamari. It had four large pieces with arugula. I would say it was just okay. It was a tad chewy for me. The last thing we shared was the meatballs with polenta. Creamy polenta with flavorful meatballs...fantastic.Even though I feel the calamari dish was a little rubbery, it was a delicious evening and deserves 5 stars. I will be coming back - and back again. read less

This place is a real gem. i've been here twice now, and both times were extraordinary. Jess was our server the first time, Krista was our server the second time. Both were extremely attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and extremely extremely extremely nice.I think it's pretty rare to find this caliber of restaurant in a small town in the western suburbs of Chicago. It's evident they put a lot of thought in care in their food, and the menu is well designed and expensive. I don't think there's a single thing that isn't tasty. I've tried all of the pastas,... read moreThis place is a real gem. i've been here twice now, and both times were extraordinary. Jess was our server the first time, Krista was our server the second time. Both were extremely attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and extremely extremely extremely nice.I think it's pretty rare to find this caliber of restaurant in a small town in the western suburbs of Chicago. It's evident they put a lot of thought in care in their food, and the menu is well designed and expensive. I don't think there's a single thing that isn't tasty. I've tried all of the pastas, and most of the appetizers, and can vouch that this is the real deal.My favorite thing on the menu is the ravioli, which you would be making a mistake if you didn't order. Hope you can try this place! read less

Amazing service, amazing food, and even better ambiance! This is easily my new favorite spot in St. Charles!

Great experience and amazing food!

Great selection of foods and it’s amazing for anyone who’s gluten free. They offer tons of different options and overall had amazing food an amazing service.

My first time at Il Mio and it was a wonderful dining experience..Starting with being greeted by the manager with a big smile andthen directed to our booth of great comfort. We were given plentyof time to review the menu and she was diligent in presenting outdrinks, the best and biggest Vodka and Tonic I ever had, it was great.The appetizers were tender and tasty. Then came the food it wasperfect I asked for no salt and tender broccolini and it was deliveredto our table just perfectly, no salt!!! My dinner guests we equally asimpressed and... read moreMy first time at Il Mio and it was a wonderful dining experience..Starting with being greeted by the manager with a big smile andthen directed to our booth of great comfort. We were given plentyof time to review the menu and she was diligent in presenting outdrinks, the best and biggest Vodka and Tonic I ever had, it was great.The appetizers were tender and tasty. Then came the food it wasperfect I asked for no salt and tender broccolini and it was deliveredto our table just perfectly, no salt!!! My dinner guests we equally asimpressed and totally satisfied. All I can say is don't miss dinner atIl Mio's it's worth the drive, I came from Glenview to try this restaurant,worth the wait and prices were great too. Try it as soon as possible.ThanksJeanne read less

Ate there last night and everything was great. Service, ambience and food all on point. Will definitely go again.

Wonderful, wonderful,? Wonderful

Amazing! We love il Mio. I live in Chicago but my sister and brother-in-law live in Clarendon Hills and it is a MUST that we visit the restaurant when we're in the suburbs. The atmosphere and food are fantastic, it feels like a downtown spot. We especially love the calamri, meat/cheese board, brussel sprout salad, and pretty much any of the flatbreads because at this point we have probably tried them all. My sister also eats gluten-free and she gets the Caccio Pepe with GF noodles. It's still equally as fantastic. 10/10!

Amazing food and hospitality. Highly recommend for both date nights and family lunches etc. Keep and eye on the rotating specials menu!

We were here for the first time last night and I must say it was wonderful. The bartender/server Tom was friendly and efficient. As a restaurant owner I can only dream about having quality employees. The food was very good and underpriced for these trying times. An overall great experience. See you soon. One more thing. You need spumoni:)

best place around! great staff! great food!we will telleveryone! been there 3 times now!and will continue !

Great food Ritchie a great host and I consider him a new great friend I will be in there alot and also send him tons of business

Had dinner with the family and really enjoyed it. Great food and excellent service. We will be back.

Awesome restaurant all around! Food, service, ambiance! Definitely worth checking it out for yourself!

My friend and I have passed this place so many times while grabbing Starbucks and have been dying to try it. We finally stopped in for dinner on Sunday and had such an awesome experience. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were so kind and welcoming. The wine selection is incredible, the frosé was to die for, and our entrees were a 10/10. I'll definitely be coming back--next time with a reservation to sit out on the beautiful patio!

Great neighborhood spot to dine. A place to be seen. Variety on the menus from appetizers to pasta and fish entrees. Nice wine selection. Two complaints…very loud and the bar should have real cranberry juice, not the junk from a gun. Makes the absolute worst cocktail.

Great neighborhood restaurant, family friendly and a place to be seen. Something for everyone, appetizers, flatbreads, salads , pasta and fish. Italian restaurant should serve bread but sadly not here. Nice wine selection and cocktails served. They should consider serving real cranberry juice and not the sickly sweet stuff out of the gun.

Great Food! Great place! I will be back. Can't wait for the brunch!

This was highly recommended by the locals. This was our first time here. We arrived for our 5:30pm Tuesday dinner reservation with my family of eight including three young children. We were seated at a nice table in the far right rear of the restaurant near the kitchen entrance. They arranged two high chairs.I started with the 30 Spritz with Ketel One Peach and Orange Blossom vodka, peach, aperol, fresh lemon and prosecco for $13. We shared and enjoyed the fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon aioli for $15 and the meatball polenta with housemade meatballs, parmigiano polenta, and... read moreThis was highly recommended by the locals. This was our first time here. We arrived for our 5:30pm Tuesday dinner reservation with my family of eight including three young children. We were seated at a nice table in the far right rear of the restaurant near the kitchen entrance. They arranged two high chairs.I started with the 30 Spritz with Ketel One Peach and Orange Blossom vodka, peach, aperol, fresh lemon and prosecco for $13. We shared and enjoyed the fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon aioli for $15 and the meatball polenta with housemade meatballs, parmigiano polenta, and marinara for $14. I also enjoyed my 8 ounce medium rare skirt steak Vesuvio with oregano roasted potatoes, evoo, garlic, white wine and vegetables for $30. Everyone was satisfied with their dinners.Dani, our experienced server, was great considering we had three young children, who were a bit noisy towards the end of our dinner. My total bill was $299 less gratuities. We agreed we will return here again for family dinner. read less

Food was great 👍

1st visit. Great food and service, Nice Atmosphere

I had just drinks and appetizers but the bartenders make a great cocktail and the meatball sliders were excellent. The outdoor seating was a great option as well.

Sat at the bar and had dinner. Very good food and good drinks. Friendly service. Will go back. Only complaint, restaurant is very loud, hard to talk with people around you.

Great service and food!

I attended a Baptism Celebration there on May 1st and the food and service were outstanding. More brunch items but it was great and they are planning to do brunch starting Mother's Day, I highly recommend it.

Western suburbs needs more like this

Such an awesome evening dining at II Mio! The food is absolutely amazing along with the stylish atmosphere and awesome bar. Can’t say enough about the wonderful service and friendly staff, you won’t be disappointed choosing II Mio for your next night out. Kudos to Rich and his team!

Great food and atmosphere! Really adds the right amount of social experience to Clarendon Hills.

A lovely dinner. Tasty food, excellent service and stylish restaurant. Ordered the rigatoni bolognese, chicken parmigiana and grilled asparagus. Plan on taking food home as servings are huge. Topped off dinner with lava flourless chocolate cake. Yum!

Best place in town, great service, great food, great price!

Agree with most of the reviews on here . Went last night for the first time and had a good time ! It was packed on a Friday at 530 and this is exactly what downtown CH needs. Super cute inside and the service was good. We got a number of entrees and apps to split - and our favorite were the apps by far. Whipped ricotta and meatballs with polenta and flatbread were all great. Our entrees were okay, but I agree with everyone who had mentioned they needed salt / pepper . Overall, we will definitely be back... read moreAgree with most of the reviews on here . Went last night for the first time and had a good time ! It was packed on a Friday at 530 and this is exactly what downtown CH needs. Super cute inside and the service was good. We got a number of entrees and apps to split - and our favorite were the apps by far. Whipped ricotta and meatballs with polenta and flatbread were all great. Our entrees were okay, but I agree with everyone who had mentioned they needed salt / pepper . Overall, we will definitely be back but will likely stick to heavy apps as opposed to the entrees ! read less

nice place

Was just here for a family (22 person) late lunch early dinner. OUTSTANDING!!! The food was delicious (cooked to perfection). I'm going back (with a smaller party) very soon.

Food outstanding, service impeccable, ambiance amazing, owner phenomenal. Highly recommended!

Great neighborhood place. Food is fantastic and the staff is second to none. The new bar is spectacular to meet friends and order a few appetizers.

The food, the space, the wine, and service...all perfect. Delicious and Amazing.

This place is the new GEM in town! The decor and ambiance is very chic with out feeling pretentious. The staff is amazing and don’t even get me started about the food! Everything was delicious. If you are looking for a hip restaurant with an awesome city vibe in the suburbs look no further then IL Mio. You won’t be disappointed.

Excelente food, excelente service our server Barbara was very friendly I definitely recommend this place the owner Richard is a great and kind person. Totally forgot to take picture of our delicious desserts all I can say that everything was super delicious 😋

Service is second to none and finally Clarendon Hills has a joint where the food exceeds expectations. Kudos to Rich and team. Thanks to our server Danielle tonight who made our family night possible.

Love everything about this place. The atmosphere, the bar, the service and the food are all top notch. Very busy on a Friday night- filled with couples, families and groups of women out for wine. We had a large group and tried a bit of everything. Grilled calamari, burrata, whipped ricotta were all great. Had the sea bass and it was cooked to perfection. Tiramisu was a crowd pleaser. Wine and beer selection was really good. Prices were better than I imagined and after eating, think it's a steal for that price.... read moreLove everything about this place. The atmosphere, the bar, the service and the food are all top notch. Very busy on a Friday night- filled with couples, families and groups of women out for wine. We had a large group and tried a bit of everything. Grilled calamari, burrata, whipped ricotta were all great. Had the sea bass and it was cooked to perfection. Tiramisu was a crowd pleaser. Wine and beer selection was really good. Prices were better than I imagined and after eating, think it's a steal for that price. Been to many expensive places with way worse food. Owners were out and about mingling with customers, helping servers, and even washing glasses behind the bar. They are very proud of the place and they should be- it's great. The server was super friendly and it was clear she was proud of the place too. We were told outdoor dining will be coming in the spring. A must try if you're in the area. read less

Came here for a date night. As it was a Friday evening, they were pretty busy. We were offered to sit at the bar. Which was fine, the bar was very spacious. Decent beer selection. I decided to go with a strawberry Moscow mule. It was delicious. My chicken sandwich was pretty plain, but still tasty. Cute little place. Excellent service at the bar.

What a gem!My wife and I recently tried the other new Clarendon Hills restaurant around the corner, and it was bleh.What’s the opposite of bleh? I’d say amazing, which is exactly what Il Mio was!Make sure you snag a reservation for weekend dates.I made one about three weeks in advance, for a party of five.Restaurant has a fresh, clean, and cozy feel. The dimmed lighting set the mood as well.All the food was excellent! Arancini, Burrata Prosciutto, Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmigiana, Bucatini Carbonara, Grilled Salmon, and Rigatoni Bolognese. The Chocolate Lava Cake and Cannoli were excellent, too.What a great addition... read moreWhat a gem!My wife and I recently tried the other new Clarendon Hills restaurant around the corner, and it was bleh.What’s the opposite of bleh? I’d say amazing, which is exactly what Il Mio was!Make sure you snag a reservation for weekend dates.I made one about three weeks in advance, for a party of five.Restaurant has a fresh, clean, and cozy feel. The dimmed lighting set the mood as well.All the food was excellent! Arancini, Burrata Prosciutto, Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmigiana, Bucatini Carbonara, Grilled Salmon, and Rigatoni Bolognese. The Chocolate Lava Cake and Cannoli were excellent, too.What a great addition to Clarendon Hills! Will be frequenting often! read less

Cool atmosphere. Big old school bar. What's her name and I sat at a high top with a white tablecloth. Ordered the ricotta with honey and toast points. Very good. I ordered the pesto flat bread...well made and delicious. What's her name had the pappardelle pasta and loved it. Our server was spot on. Table was bussed promptly, never sat looking at our finished courses. Try it soon!

Excellent food and wonderful staff!

Good food. Recommend skirt steak VISUVIO. Great service . Recommend Jessica wait server. Con…very loud! Not only the voices but the boom boom boom and then the super heavy bass. Difficult to converse. Was not able to connect with friends due to the high level of noise.

Recently went to Il Mio with another couple and everything was fantastic. Even though they recently opened, they were spot on. Service was great, food was served quickly and tasted great! The only time we could get a reservation on a Saturday night was 5:00 pm but even at that early time the place was full and had a good vibe!

Il Mio has the most consistently delicious food, the best wait staff (Danielle & Victor). It is very evident the owners care so much about every single aspect of Il Mio! This is our new favorite restaurant we will be coming back to again and again.

Blown away by the gnocchi in vodka sauce !!!! The bolognese was also fantastic. Vibe was Great, customer service was wonderful, overall highly recommendedOther items that we tried all 10/10 :Truffle fries Garlic buns (my kids wouldn't stop eating these) Short rib ragu pappardelle

Great! The space is aesthetically pleasing and lively. The service is doting and personal without being obtrusive. Most importantly, the food and the drinks were a real treat. So glad these guys are in our area! Subjective for sure, but the best app was the calamari, and best entre was the gnocchi. We went off menu and asked for alfredo sauce instead of vodka sauce...and would highly recommend you do the same. Outstanding all the way around, and we'll be back often.

The Il Mio family (staff) is amazing and the food is just as good! ❤️

Delicious food!!! Apps were so good and loved the style of the place. Super cute place for drinks too - nice date night spot

We decided to try Il Mio, a new restaurant near us in Clarendon Hills. We ordered 'to go'. Not only was the food spectacular, but the place earned my loyalty FOREVER!! First the food, the flatbreads, the pastas, and the Eggplant Parm were out of this world! And second the service, the server handed my wife the wrong to go order, and NOT ONLY did they tell us to keep what we have but they personally drove the correct order to our house and also gave us a gift card for a future dinner. It's unusual to... read moreWe decided to try Il Mio, a new restaurant near us in Clarendon Hills. We ordered 'to go'. Not only was the food spectacular, but the place earned my loyalty FOREVER!! First the food, the flatbreads, the pastas, and the Eggplant Parm were out of this world! And second the service, the server handed my wife the wrong to go order, and NOT ONLY did they tell us to keep what we have but they personally drove the correct order to our house and also gave us a gift card for a future dinner. It's unusual to see that kind of service these days, so BRAVO and THANK YOU. See you again soon!!! read less

Unique and fun menu, awesome food and drinks 🙂

Gluten free and vegetarian friendly

New Place, crowded and worth the wait... Great selection of drinks, even for the non alcoholic drinkers in our group. The food was outstanding. It was super busy, but the server still attentive. The flatbread, pesto and burrata was well balance, need to come back to try the mushroom flatbread.The meatballs are just like Nonna's. Comfort food like you were over for family sunday dinner. Salmon had a great crust yet perfectly cooked, moist center. Not overly sauced, yet a bit of acid to cook through the creamy risotto. The lemon cake was nice, the Italian S'more great sweet dessert... read moreNew Place, crowded and worth the wait... Great selection of drinks, even for the non alcoholic drinkers in our group. The food was outstanding. It was super busy, but the server still attentive. The flatbread, pesto and burrata was well balance, need to come back to try the mushroom flatbread.The meatballs are just like Nonna's. Comfort food like you were over for family sunday dinner. Salmon had a great crust yet perfectly cooked, moist center. Not overly sauced, yet a bit of acid to cook through the creamy risotto. The lemon cake was nice, the Italian S'more great sweet dessert without going overboard... Although the Tiramisu was outstanding. Pasta had just enough pepper, but lets the creaminess and cheese still shine.This will me a great edition to the area, can't wait to go back. If you haven't tried IL Mio, you are missing out. read less

Really great restaurant in Clarendon Hills! Good atmosphere and varied Italian menu. Our server was also really good and everything tasted great

We were eagerly anticipating Il Mio, and we were not disappointed. We are vegetarian, and they had a ton of options. The cauliflower crust with the mushroom flatbread is the best I've had. We really enjoyed the Cacio e pepe. Felt like a fancy dinner but still a very relaxed atmosphere. Nice wine and beer list, and the bartender nailed the Italian old fashioned. The s'mores are a great way to end your meal. We will be back here often, and can't wait for them to open for brunch (the website has a brunch menu) so we can watch... read moreWe were eagerly anticipating Il Mio, and we were not disappointed. We are vegetarian, and they had a ton of options. The cauliflower crust with the mushroom flatbread is the best I've had. We really enjoyed the Cacio e pepe. Felt like a fancy dinner but still a very relaxed atmosphere. Nice wine and beer list, and the bartender nailed the Italian old fashioned. The s'mores are a great way to end your meal. We will be back here often, and can't wait for them to open for brunch (the website has a brunch menu) so we can watch football there. read less

My family & I went to the grand opening of Il Mio this past weekend. The place was popping. The atmosphere? Unreal. The food? Delicious. The wait staff? So friendly. & trustworthy. Anyway, it was my birthday & I couldn't have gone to a better place to celey thanks il mio, I'll be back baby

Best atmosphere and great for families!!!!

Great food, atmosphere and service! Can’t wait to go back!