Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn

Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Karen VIP

   Chicago87 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We were very disappointed with our "Student Run" dinner at Waterleaf. In the past the students who prepared the meals presented and explained their course while it was being served. There was no mention or description of any course at all. The wine pairings were read from a script. The chef instructor came out to thank the diners but did not once mention any of the students who cooked, served and poured wine. Waterleaf is not Student Run anymore, it is Instructor Run.
   

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   Justin VIP

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Experienced the Southwestern menu for lunch. Outstanding food! Will be back again!!!!
   

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   James VIP

   Chicago45 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Excellent as usual. We always look forward to dining here.
   

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   Linda

   Unspecified1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

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

   Love this restaurant. But the pork today was dry and tasteless. Overcooked or just dry meat
   

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   Kathleen

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

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

   Went for lunch. The staff was courteous, prompt with service and food, and couldn't do enough for us. Good size portions of soup, salad, main dish and dessert. It was all delicious. Celebrated my friends birthday. She was given a plate with dessert, a candle and beautiful writing in chocolate wishing her a happy birthday. I will return.
   

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   Kristine

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

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

   Phenomenal experience! The food was divine, and the service was excellent! We highly recommend dining at the Waterleaf and supporting this outstanding student-run program.
   

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   Scott

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

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

   Just remember to bring cash for a tip...you cannot add a tip to the credit card. Tips do not go to the servers, but to the college hospitality program, so tipping really is optional, as these are students learning the hospitality industry. Service was exceptional, the food was so wonderful and creative, and they even serve wine! Dinner is a pris fixe, with 2 choices of each: soup, salad & entree. Portions were honestly larger than I expected. I will gladly return...the restaurant is beautiful as well, and the manager/teacher was very informative about the program.
   

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   Alice

   Chicago14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

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

   Everything was wonderful ! The waitstaff was , friendly, attentive, and professional. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The portions were plentiful. Will be back!
   

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   Eric

   Chicago7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

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

   So much fun as usual to dine and enjoy the learning experience of the students. There are plenty of rough edges, but overall a terrific experience. The food is always good, and frequently outstanding. The value is unmatched. We could barely prepare a similar meal at home for this cost, (assuming we had the skills) and then we’d do all the work. Also great to get to contribute to the training of our next generation of service professionals.
   

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    Janice VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

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

    Fantastic prix fixe meal served by wonderful students. No need to go to Chicago for a Michelin-like experience when the future stars are in training at COD.
    

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