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Preservation Bread and Wine

513 South 3rd Street, Geneva, IL
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Ranked #3 of 86 restaurants in Geneva
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 10 May 2013
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Dining options: Reservations
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88% Recommend
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Chicago, Illinois
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26 reviews 26 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is a VERY small restaurant - I almost hate to share how great it is because it will be even more crowded!! The food was so wonderful - everything homemade and the flavors were amazing. The waiter was very helpful - we tried some small plates of food with ingredients that I never heard of before. But he steered... More

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Westville, Indiana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

A small and cozy place with very friendly and pleasent help. The owner makes sure he greats the patrons and asks you later if you enjoyed the food. I ordered the lamb meatloaf and my wife ordered the itallian sausage ,French onion soup and onion rings. The bread was fresh baked and fantastic the sandwiches were hand crafted and out... More

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chicago
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Ate here for the first time and was amazed to learn it has been open for 3 years and yet I had never even been aware of its' existence until I read reviews in Trip Advisor! It is a small venue tucked between 2 stores and has a very simple, easy to miss, front window. The menu consists of an... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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65 reviews 65 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This is a nice small establishment in Geneva. The servers were very knowledgeable of the ingredients used in the dishes offered, and were a blast to talk with. Everything we tried was very fresh and delicious. I tried the Pulled Pork sandwich. The owner told me the sauce is a recipe from his wife. NC style!!!! Yum!

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West Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I had walked by many times not realizing what I was missing. After a good friend talked me into trying Preservation Bread and Wine I was convinced it was the place to be. The menu if full of fresh food made while you wait. The soups are fantastic with the entrees like you have never seen before. The owner is... More

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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

My husband and I have been here 3 or 4 times and we love this place. They also have a wine pairing dinner once a month and the owner (I forgot his name) does a excellent job talking about each pairing and if you are a begginer will spend the time teaching you about the wine and the food. Even... More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Apparentely this had been a pizza place in downtown Geneva. What a fantastic transformation. Near the train station for the commuters and right downtown. The spot is small, think Paris Bistro, the food is fab and the service better. I hope the reviewer below,Mariehb, tries this spot again. I cannot wait to return. I did not want the meal to... More

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chicago Il
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87 reviews 87 reviews
69 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

We originally stopped off to tast some wine .Looked small l and inviting .We found a great restaurant along with a fine wine selection .Staff was very frendly and well versed in the food/wine selections Staff provided a tasting to help make our wine choice Food was excellent with a varied selection of sandwiches and soups . Our waitress made... More

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Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

What a gem of a place! Tiny but lovely. Food was great and elegantly, but simply served.. Soup was delish! Higher end food, mid prices for lunch. Would go back anytime!

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Elgin
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013 via mobile

This is the third visit to this restaurant and we enjoy the food. The menu features a variety of small plates that you can enjoy yourself or share with other at your table. Everything we have tried has been very good. The servers are very nice and attentive. The owner seems to always be there and is friendly. It can... More

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