Outdoor enthusiasts in Geneva, Ill., have a number of options to get out and explore their city--a large park system includes the Batavia Highlands, Elm Street, Levi Newton, Mike Arbizanni, Seventh Street and Island Parks, each with facilities such as walking trails, sports courts, playgrounds and picnic areas. After a day outside, refuel and recharge at one of Geneva's restaurants. When a craving for Italian food hits, Geneva answers the call with a variety of eateries, ranging from small entrees to large, family-sized pizzerias.
For casual dining with an array of pizzas and other Italian specialties, Sanfratello's Pizza serves lunch Friday through Sunday and dinner every day. Pizzas come in five sizes, from an 8-inch individual to a 17-inch family-size, plus a choice of thin or pan crust. Toppings include pineapple, Italian beef, ricotta cheese, alfredo chicken and jalapenos. Try entrees such as baby back ribs, meat ravioli, spinach tortellini, lasagna or strip sirloin. Lighter fare includes hamburgers, sandwiches (Italian beef or sausage, ham and cheese, chicken parmesan, po' boy), soups and salads. Sanfratellio's serves beer by the bottle and glass and wine by the glass. Casual attire is acceptable.
Sanfratello's Pizza
7 West State St.
Geneva, IL 60134
630-845-9999
sanfratellosgeneva.com
Villa Verone serves casual Italian fare for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner every day.
Diners may eat al fresco on the restaurant's patio during seasonal weather. Entrees include pastas such as linguine puttanesca, rigatoni bolognese, farfalla al salmone and canneloni. Other options include chicken marsala, shrimp sambuca, gnocchi with sausage and chicken dumplings. To begin your meal, try a soup or a salad. Enjoy entertainment with your meal Thursday through Saturday evenings with live music and karaoke. Villa Verone serves wine, beer and cocktails.
Villa Verone
416 Hamilton St.
Geneva, IL 60134
630-232-2201
villaverone.net
For Italian meals made out of "small plates" (tapas), try Grattio Italian Tapas for daily dinner or lunch Tuesday through Saturday. Tapas are smaller-sized versions of entrees seen at regular restaurants; they allow diners to try multiple tastes and share together. Select items such as grilled octopus, creamy oysters, pan seared scallops, baked goat cheese, sausage and peppers or baked clams. Grattio also serves thin crust pizzas, steak and full-size entrees such as roasted salmon, sauteed veal tenderloin and pan roasted tilapia. The restaurant offers wine and beer by the glass or bottle, plus bottles of champagne and specials such as half-price wine on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and specialty ladies' martinis on Thursdays. The restaurant is casual attire.
Grattio Italian Tapas
207 S. 3rd St.
Geneva, IL 60134
630-208-9988
grattoitaliantapas.com
