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Tapa La Luna

➤ 226 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb I-60115-3229, United States

Piatti • Tapas • Burgers • American • Sandwiches

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"This place is worth it for the atmosphere alone; exquisitely decorated, hip and hand-tailored, warm low-toned lighting casts down upon deep red booths, rustic exposed brick, richly polished oak floors and tables, stormy purple accents, a fiery stained glass facade along the bar. It’s the kind of place you wile away a rainy Thursday evening with an old friend, reminiscing about times past over a bottle of good wine, while a jazz guitarist ushers a nostalgic mood in the corner. You let your guard down, you find yourself growing uninhibited, the space itself welcomes you, and you in turn feel loved. You might call it a flickering outpost of pure warmth and human spirit in an otherwise cold and fragmented world. This is to say nothing of the food. Bacon wrapped dates, Crab Cakes, Sushi, Salmon Pesto Pasta, Chicken Chorizo Stir Fry, Fig Spread, Bacon-Onion Jam, Pearl Sugar Waffle, need I go on?"

Yen Ching

➤ 810 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115, Sycamore, United States

Piatti • Soup • Asian • Pizza • Chinese

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"This is now one of our favorite places to go for vegan options. We get the Bean Curd Soup that comes with an assortment of vegetables and Tofu. We also get the mushroom fried rice ordered without eggs and the house vegetable deluxe which comes withwhite steamed rice. The staff is excellent and funny and really goes above and beyond for their guests. They were also one ofthe top restaurants when asked who had the best service in DeKalb County Area Restaurant Foodies Group. PS: There is noguarantee that this is made without meat products as most restaurants use the same grills and equipment that cooks meatproducts."

Pizza Villa

➤ 824 W Lincoln HwyIL 601153010, DeKalb, United States

Piatti • Pizza • Casual • Italian • Broasted Chicken Dinner

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"As a student, I had never eaten at this restaurant before. However, after hearing positive reviews, I decided to give it a try. I must say, out of all the options in Dekalb, this place offers the best pizza in the whole city. It surpasses all other pizza places in Dekalb. The crust is delicious and the ingredients are fresh, creating a truly exceptional pizza. The atmosphere of the restaurant is lively and inviting."

Maria's Little Italy

➤ 1969B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178, United States

Piatti • Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Chicken

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"I absolutely love this restaurant! I wish I could win a year of free food here! If you're not getting pasta from a place that specializes in pasta, then you're missing out. Spaghetti and meatballs or pizza just don't compare. Making vodka sauce is no easy feat, and perfecting Alfredo sauce can be quite tedious. I have been coming to this restaurant religiously for almost 4 years, and the pasta is truly amazing. I have never had better pasta in my life; even Olive Garden can't compete. I feel fortunate to live so close to this authentic Italian eatery, which is a true gem. The atmosphere is fantastic and perfect for a special date night. Chef Chris is wonderful, and owner Maria is very nice. They are always quick to fix any mistakes with orders, as they prioritize customer satisfaction. On the downside, prices have increased over the years, making it difficult for me as a student to afford $30 per meal. I am also disappointed that they no longer offer jars of sauce for purchase. Their hours can be inconvenient, and the small space can feel crowded when busy. Some staff members do not treat their colleagues well, and I miss Kristy. Vegetarian options are available, but those with dairy-free diets may struggle here. The restaurant is willing to accommodate dietary restrictions. Parking is limited and wheelchair accessibility is doubtful."

El Jimador Mexican Grill

➤ Dekalb, United States Of America, DeKalb

Piatti • Steak • Mexican • Salads • Chicken

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"We ordered the steak fajitas and a steak burrito with lettuce tomatoes beans and cheese for lunch. Came to $25. I picked up our order and walked back to the job to eat. Only to see we had no salsa verde or ketchup. Walked back to be told salsa verde is extra it doesn?t come with it. Walked back to the job only to open up the containers and see some kind of wet steak wrap they threw together. No seasoning, wet tortilla so wet and falling apart I couldn?t pick it up. and definitely not what I ordered. So I walk back a second time to tell them by now I just want my money back. So while recording the whole thing on my phone the cashier tells me the manager is actually not in but she can give me his number to call. So I had to tell her I knew the manager was there and wasn?t leaving until he came out. 5 minutes later WALLA! The manager comes from the back and proceeds to argue with me about how they don?t wrap their burritos like chipotle. I don?t even eat at chipotle first off. Then looks at it and argues it has tomatoes and lettuce. Okay sir but where?s the beans and cheese and why is it wet? I didn?t order a wet burrito. I had to argue with him for a good 10 minutes that I wanted my money back. No apology or anything. I guess he was more mad than me that I missed my lunch and had to walk back twice. Not authentic Mexican food and very poorly managed. My advice save your time and money and go to Aurora because El Jimadoris definitely not it. Two thumbs down"