By Joshua Duvauchelle
Seafood dishes are available at Geneva's French restaurants.
Originally founded in the 1800s, Geneva, Illinois, has grown to a population of 19,000. Found along a scenic stretch of the Fox River, Geneva offers visitors a small-city feel while still being within an hour's driving distance from
Chicago. Tourists and residents alike can enjoy Geneva's culinary landscape. Geneva is home to several popular French restaurants and bistros, offering delectable cuisine with all the tantalizing flavors of Paris and Ile-de-France.
Le Berry Bistro
Found on Franklin Street just blocks from the Geneva Golf Course, Le Berry Bistro was rated by West Suburb Living magazine as the "Best Brunch" French restaurant in Geneva. Served on Sundays, the brunch features French-inspired dishes like Normandy Bennedict and portobello melts. The bistro also serves lunch and dinner throughout the week. Families with children under the age of 10 should visit on Wednesdays, when kids eat for free.
Le Berry Bistro
227 South Third St.
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-2330
www.leberrybistro.com
Isabella's Estiatorio
Isabella's Estiatorio is well-known for its classical French dishes and its homemade soups. Look for the restaurant's exhaustive meat menu, featuring everything from salmon to duck cassoulet to Kobe short ribs. Each menu item is creatively paired with simple, exotic ingredients like English peas and Serena cheese. Isabella's Estiatorio also offers an extensive wine list with dozens of foreign and domestic wines.
Isabella's Estiatorio
330 W State St
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 845-8624
www.isabellasgeneva.com
Atwater's and Atwater's Patio
Situated within the Herrington Inn & Spa, Atwater's and Atwater's Patio is a two-part AAA four-diamond restaurant made up of an outdoor seating area and a decadent indoor restaurant. Wherever you sit, treat yourself to American and European cuisine with a luxurious French twist. Start with an appetizer like New England crab with molten brie in a sauteed apple shallot butter. Then, continue to a main course like balsamic salmon or lobster grilled with portabellas and basil pignoli couscous. If a main meal isn't in your plans, stop by for a cup of afternoon tea.
Atwater's and Atwater's Patio
Herrington Inn & Spa
15 South River Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 208-7433
www.herringtoninn.com
About the Author:
Joshua Duvauchelle is an editor and journalist who has been writing since 2000. His work has appeared in various national and international magazines, including "Honolulu Magazine." Duvauchelle graduated with honors from Trinity Western University, holding a Bachelor of Arts in professional communications, and earned a certificate in applied leadership and public affairs from the Laurentian Leadership Centre.
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