Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn

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   darlene VIP

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We tried the 'New York' menu. The Antipasti Salad was excellent. It was so good we asked for the recipe and got it. Thank You Waterleaf!
   

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   Kathleen

   Chicago18 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Worth trying but hard to get in due to limited days and times.
   

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   Tina

   Chicago16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous! What an interesting meal and a fantastic experience. The food was amazing and our server/student Mark was so personable. He made our experience absolutely wonderful as well as the leader/teacher and other students, and actually the other diners that we spoke to! Everyone was having a terrific time. We can not wait to go back!
   

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   Marjorie

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I had the Alaska lunch at Waterleaf. The sour red cabbage and beet soup was a surprise— not vinegary/acidic but a bit sweet. Very good! Delicious arugula salad and great boneless pork chop and barley side. Homemade bread to start and berry cobbler to finish. Superb service. A wonderful experience!
   

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   Jerry

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent, and our waitress, Sophie, was very attentive and knew what she was doing. Overall, you cannot beat the quality and value for their 3 course lunch.
   

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   Karen VIP

   Chicago17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food. Good value. Wonderful training for students.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Always appreciate the opportunity to experience the student run dining at Waterleaf! The food is always well prepared and presented. As these students are still learning their craft, issues with timing and service are to be expected, so don’t expect to eat and run! Overall good meal at a great value and we will be back!
   

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   James VIP

   Chicago43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have dined here several times and each visit has been an excellent experience.
   

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   Joanne VIP

   Chicago71 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The fish soup and arugula salad were delicious. Our entrees of salmon and sauteed pork shop were served warm, fresh tasting and in a timely manner. The dining room is spacious and elegant. Our server was professional and attentive.
   

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    darlene VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    beautiful restaurant, great food and service, conversation friendly, prices can't be beat!
    

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