Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Darien

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1. Grand Duke's Restaurant

4.4

Price: Moderate

• European • Downers Grove

Booked 7 times today

Grand Dukes Restaurant serves unique and comforting Lithuanian and eastern European cuisine in its impressive and rustic eatery. Starters such as the Lithuanian potato nachos topped with beer cheese sauce, bacon and jalapenos and the potato pancakes with sour cream and applesauce, are perfect introductions to Dukes' style of cuisine. Some of Grand Dukes Restaurant's house specialties include the pierogi dumplings with potato and onions topped with a sour cream bacon sauce, the crispy chicken Kiev filled with garlic butter and the salmon in envelope with sliced potatoes, leeks, and creamy dill sauce. Sandwiches, such as the veal wiener schnitzel with Swiss cheese on brioche, the classic Rueben and the breaded pork cutlet belly buster sandwich with garlic sauce, are customer favorites and are ideal with a European beer. Grand Dukes Restaurant also hosts live music events every Friday and Saturday, which perfectly complements the already-merry atmosphere.

2. Antico Posto

4.7

Exceptional(6062)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Brook

Booked 167 times today

Antico Posto, “The Old Spot”, is an intimate Italian Cafe and Wine Bar carefully hidden in Oakbrook Center Mall. The neighborhood restaurant boasts a warm, and inviting atmosphere combined with simple Italian comfort food. Make yourself comfortable in one of the many booths, or enjoy the private dining space for celebrations and special occasions. House specialties include fresh mozzarella, hand-crafted pasta, brick-oven pizza and house-made gelato. The wine list features more than 30 Italian and domestic selections available by the glass, 1/2 bottle and bottle. Signature dishes include Caprese, Margherita Pizza, Gnocchi Delicati, Classic Spaghetti Bolognese, Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Raguso and Specialty Risotto.

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3. True Food Kitchen - Oak Brook

4.5

Awesome(1422)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Brook

Booked 75 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Oakbrook guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at Oakbrook Center, on level 1 near L.L. Bean. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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4. Maggiano's - Naperville

4.5

Awesome(7001)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Naperville

Booked 108 times today

Welcome to Maggiano's Naperville. Our dining room is ideal for family-style dining with our Italian–American cuisine, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to your grandmother’s house -- or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! These delicious dishes paired with great service, generous portions and a warm atmosphere keep our guests and their families coming back for more.Our outdoor seasonal patio has an old-world feel of dining on the bustling streets of Florence. Maggiano's hosts a variety of special events. Look for exciting future events on our website, https://www.maggianos.com/locations/Illinois/Naperville/1847-freedom-drive/. Join us soon! We look forward to hosting your next business or family gathering.

5. Fiamme

4.6

Exceptional(1946)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Naperville

Booked 36 times today

Fiamme is a haven for comfort food lovers. Its pizza, crafted in an oak-fired brick oven, is a crowd favorite, with one reviewer describing it as 'always superb'. The menu offers a variety of choices including dairy-free and gluten-free options. The warm and welcoming ambiance further enhances the comfort food experience, making it a place you'd want to visit again and again.

6. Holy Mackerel

4.0

Excellent(489)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Lombard

You'll be transported to a simpler time as soon as you step into Holy Mackerel! Surrounded by vintage Chicago murals and photographs, you'll relax with friends or colleagues while savoring our twist on comfort foods. We invite you to come in and experience our midwestern hospitality.

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7. Brook's Kitchen & Tap

4.4

Awesome(964)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Brook

Booked 11 times today

Brook's Kitchen & Tap is now open in the chicagoland suburb of Oakbrook Illinois. Brook's modern interior design paired with classic food and beverage favorites makes it a dining experience unlike any other in the area! Featuring handmade craft cocktails, delicious chef-inspired menu items, and an extensive wine list to match, Brook's Kitchen & Tap is your destination for every occasion.

8. Mattone

4.7

Exceptional(946)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Grange

Booked 9 times today

Mattone Restaurant and Bar will gain its popularity over the years as a place where patrons come to enjoy food and beverages of the finest quality, served with hospitality and good spirits. Come see what everyone is talking about!!!

9. Glen Prairie

4.4

Awesome(1740)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Glen Ellyn

Booked 14 times today

With the intent to respect the environment and promote environmentally sustainable practices, Glen Prairie Fine Food & Drink (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.), is a local farm sourced fine dining restaurant with contemporary American cuisine. The cuisine emphasizes hearty meat, pasta and seasonal dishes utilizing meats, poultry and produce farmed locally or from across the country from farms practicing sustainable farming methods and celebrates the joys of artisanal cooking. Even the takeout containers are compostable and made from sugarcane rather than petroleum based plastics. Glen Prairie’s menu is designed to emphasize seasonal ingredients to showcase a variety of American flavors. The restaurant team shops local farmers' markets several times a week to source fresh ingredients.

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10. Warren's Ale House

4.5

Awesome(302)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wheaton

Booked 2 times today

At Warren’s Ale House, you will find elegant New American dining options along with a carefully selected list of specialty and craft beers. Warren’s Ale House is the quintessential gastropub experience where you can come in after work with some friends and enjoy some pints and small plates, or sit down with family or celebrate that special occasion with a full meal from its extensive menu of classic bar favorites served with a twist.Starters like bavarian pretzels are a perfect way to start the night and complement one of Warren’s Ale House brews. Salads, sandwiches, tacos and mains straddle the line between comfort food and elegant dining.

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Grand Duke's Restaurant

2. Antico Posto

3. True Food Kitchen - Oak Brook

4. Maggiano's - Naperville

5. Fiamme

6. Holy Mackerel

7. Brook's Kitchen & Tap

8. Mattone

9. Glen Prairie

10. Warren's Ale House

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