Best hidden Restaurants in the burbs (Chicago, Naperville: eat, villa, location)

[Brock Landers]

Some of the FINEST Italian beef, MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST sandwhich and ITALIAN MEATBALL sandwhichs you will EVER eat are at Pepino's in Calumet City. The sibley location MAY have closed as i see on their website that they have opened a new location in Schererville, IN.

Pepinos Ristorante & Deli

But either way, this place is a hidden gem if there ever was one!

[ttinb]

I would like to jump in and say the "Rodeo Reds" is in Batavia off of Paramount Parkway, off of the SE corner of Kirk and Fabyan. They have the BEST fresh cut fries. They give you alot, of course they have a huge menu.They just opened up I believe a bar in the back of the resteraunt which is open in the evenings and probally the weekends. For hours just give them a call. This is a hidden resteraunt that alot of people don't know about. It is located in an industrial park. They used to have locations in Geneva and St. Charles. But the food is excellent, try the breakfast...the Biscuts and Gravy is to die for!

Some of my other favs, yes is the Fishermann's Inn, and El Taco Grande in Batavia. There is one off of Randall, and the other one is in Downtown Batavia by the river.

[treeg26]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

Niko's Lodge, St. Charles/Wasco area:

Nikos Lodge

My hubby and I love going there!

[treeg26]

Originally Posted by NYrules

For a breakfast that will make you have to move your belt buckle down a notch or two check out Lumes. Illinois Pancakes: Lumes Pancake House, Orland Park Lots of food at a good price.

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There is a Lumes in Geneva, too, I believe.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by ttinb

I would like to jump in and say the "Rodeo Reds" is in Batavia off of Paramount Parkway, off of the SE corner of Kirk and Fabyan. They have the BEST fresh cut fries. They give you alot, of course they have a huge menu.They just opened up I believe a bar in the back of the resteraunt which is open in the evenings and probally the weekends. For hours just give them a call. This is a hidden resteraunt that alot of people don't know about. It is located in an industrial park. They used to have locations in Geneva and St. Charles. But the food is excellent, try the breakfast...the Biscuts and Gravy is to die for!

Some of my other favs, yes is the Fishermann's Inn, and El Taco Grande in Batavia. There is one off of Randall, and the other one is in Downtown Batavia by the river.

Ive seen Rodeo Reds, Ill have to check that place out. Ill agree 100% about El Taco Grande. GREAT Mexican food in a neat setting. I actually took this pic from there, while sitting outside on the patio near the fountain. lol

[nanannie]

Steve -o I think you need a refill

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by nanannie

Steve -o I think you need a refill

Bottoms up!

I had the taco platter that day, it was awesome, highly recommended.

[Avengerfire]

You guys are kickin a*&!

[Steve-o]

Is Garibaldi's considered "hidden"? If so, I nominate it.

Another great hidden restaurant is the Country House in Batavia and the Urban Grill in Geneva. Ive never been to the Urban Grill, but I have a friend who said its really good. Same goes for Bud's in St. Charles, amazing chili-mac and amazing burgers and a great selection of imported and domestic beers, set in one of the coolest sports-bar settings of all time.

[DaveM123]

Paisano's in Richmond, IL. Great Italian food but call for a reservation.