Santo Cielo

Restaurant · Naperville

Santo Cielo

Restaurant · Naperville

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123 Water St UNIT 509, Naperville, IL 60540

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Global flavors, artful plating, modern space with city views  

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Where to Drink Cocktails in Chicago’s North and Western Suburbs | Eater Chicago

"The restaurant on the fifth floor of the Hotel Indigo specializes in global flavors with a cocktail menu spanning the continents with drinks like the Buena Onda made with cachaca and the Patagonian spirit Trakal and the Double Buzz, Sparrow cold brew blended with vanilla and two types of amaro and topped with tonic. Sip a few during dinner or sit at the bar and snack on shrimp bao or brussels sprouts with harissa yogurt." - Sam Nelson

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Chicago-Area Restaurant Openings For Spring 2018 - Eater Chicago

"NAPERVILLE— Bien Trucha Group, the owners of Bien Trucha, A Toda Madre and Quiubo, have opened a fourth restaurant. Santo Cielo has traces of Japanese, Italian, and more." - Ashok Selvam

https://chicago.eater.com/2018/3/23/17157582/new-chicago-restaurant-openings-spring-2018
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A fifth-floor dining room with sweeping views, Santo Cielo leans Latino Moderno with global touches, strong cocktails, and a festive brunch. Regularly spotlighted by regional outlets and the Daily Herald for its rooftop setting and scene.

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suzy j

Google
Had a girl's night, and unfortunately things were not as good as we expected. It was a martini Thursday. The cucumber martini was refreshing. Our waitress, never introduced herself. I had to ask if she was or server for the night as well as her name, after reaching over us to pour water without excusing her reach. The temperature was very warm, so dress light. The music was actually very good that evening. Our food came out room temperature and not warm/ hot as expected(steak and burger). I had to remind the waitress of our side order and it came out after we were halfway done with our meal. I hoped to love this experience after reading many great reviews and seeing awesome photos of the food, but it didn't fall through. Unfortunately, we will not return. I do hope that there is proper hospitality training for the front of the house and wait staff. The front of the house sets the entire mood once walking in. A location may be gorgeous but if hospitality fails, it's a no return for me.

Eduardo Rios

Google
Highly recommend for a special dinner. Food is very creative and amazing. The views outside overlooking Downtown Naperville is so nice and pleasant. Mia, our server, provided some of (if not, THE) best service my partner and I have gotten at any restaurant. Our steak did arrive more done than what we had liked but they made us a new one with a few comps as an apology (which they didn’t had to but was highly appreciated!) The new steak we received can be best described by my girlfriend as “a caveman discovering fire for the first time,” it was that good.

SOL FERNANDEZ

Google
The open kitchen area is absolutely beautiful, and before being seated, my expectations for both the food and the overall experience were very high. Unfortunately, the reality didn’t match. The restaurant was incredibly loud—so much that I couldn’t have a conversation with the person right in front of me. It’s also not kid-friendly. Service was very slow, and dishes came out at completely different times. There was a 15-minute gap between the first and last plate, which meant my group had to eat in shifts. The food was executed correctly—it was okay, but nothing memorable. I usually enjoy calm dinners where everyone eats together, and this experience just didn’t deliver

A B

Google
A well decorated place tucked on the 5th floor of the Indigo hotel, so few seem to know of it. Great views of the river and Naperville beyond that. Despite only a handful of diners, the service was slow, thus giving us time to sit around and talk. We ordered drinks and appetizers. The appetizers were good for the most part. Beef came cold. Flavors were good, but nothing was outstanding. We had come in to celebrate a special event, but the servers did not even enquire as most other restaurants do. So leaving quite a luke warm review

Myr Galvan

Google
If you haven’t tried Santo Cielo, try it. Everything was great from service, food and atmosphere. This Restaurant is a must. Drinks are on point as well. Here are a few pics. I would suggest if you gather a large party to make a reservation. Will be coming back soon.

Allison Cassidy

Google
This is my second time here and it never disappoints! The bao buns deliver every time (so much that I always order a second round) and the drinks are to die for. Maya was a phenomenal waitress and made the best recommendations!

Maricris Pellerano

Google
We finally made it to Santo Cielo! The ambience is so nice, the food was delicious and our server Cerra was fantastic! We will definitely go back to try different menu.

mpedzi031

Google
Very good food, strong drinks. Maya was our waitress. Very kind, funny, and cheerful. My wife said she felt like we were somewhere on a beach. Will visit again!
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Candice H.

Yelp
Food: the food was delicious. The cocktail, the Sailors Breakfast is to die for. It is like a creamsicle breakfast cocktail. The dishes are shareable , so we ordered an appetizer and one entrees to share.For two people the bill was around $80. That included one appetizer, one entree, and two cocktails. 5/5 Service: the service was a little shaky. Our server was nice, however, I believe she was a little overwhelmed with the amount of tables she had. For example, we ordered our appetizer, which came out in a reasonable amount of time. It was delivered by a busser. Once we were finished, another busser came out and cleared everything. In about 20 minutes, she came out with the same appetizer. I remarked that we only ordered one which we finished awhile ago, she apologized that she didn't notice we ate the dish already and gave us the meal for free. Other than that, the service was good for the rest of the morning. 4/5 Ambiance: I loved their decorations! The inside reminded me of a spa -- a calming environment with hints of greenery. We were seated by the window so we could have looked out to see people watching near the river and downtown Naperville. 5/5 Overall: 14/15
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Sami U.

Yelp
Stopped at Santo Cielo for some drinks to end my 30th Birthday Night Out. Super fast and friendly customer service! The restaurant looks very beautiful at night and has an amazing view of Downtown Naperville.
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Mario S.

Yelp
Santo Cielo, perched atop Hotel Indigo, offers a dining experience as elevated as its location. With a gorgeous view of the downtown Naperville skyline, it's a spot where the ambiance almost makes you forget about the hiccups in your meal. Almost. Let's start with the good: the openness of the restaurant, coupled with the panoramic views, sets the stage for a delightful evening. It's a great spot for a date night or a laid-back gathering with friends. Plus, who doesn't love feeling on top of the world while sipping a cocktail? Speaking of cocktails, my wife swears by their espresso martini...or at least she did until our last visit. This time, it arrived with dark rum instead of vodka, which threw her taste buds for a loop. It wasn't bad, just not the same. Kind of like expecting a text from your best friend and getting one from your boss instead. It gets the job done, but where's the fun? We weren't super hungry, but we thought we'd try the Caesar salad. Well, let's just say, it was Caesar-ish. Word on the street (okay, the waiter) is that they had to tweak the recipe a bit. Unfortunately, the result was a salad that left us more puzzled than satisfied. Then came the fries. You know, fries can be a saving grace, a universal comfort food. But these were paired with an aioli that was watery enough to consider a career in soup. I'm no chef, but I'm pretty sure aioli is supposed to have the consistency of, well, aioli. In short, Santo Cielo's got the views, the vibes, and the potential, but a few of the dishes and drinks need to come back down to earth. Would I go back? Sure, but I might suggest they swap the Caesar salad for a skyline view and keep the rum out of my wife's martini.
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Obie P.

Yelp
Went there for the very first time recently. You can either do a paid valet or park at the garage for free. This place is located on the top floor of the hotel. I would recommend making reservations as they don't have much space. If you can get a table next to the window you will appreciate the setting even more. This place is crowded and tables are very close to each other. One thing I did not like was I would very easily hear the conversations of people on both sides of our table and we were almost touching elbows. Food is above average but nothing very exciting. The menu is divided into small plates and large plates. I was disappointed in the quantity of food in their large plate. On a positive note, their drinks were really good. Service was very slow but was courteous. Overall I have mixed feelings about this place. I may go back there at some point in a year or so. I would suggest trying out other options before going there. You can get far more value at other Naperville restaurants.
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Luke S.

Yelp
Overall the experience for appetizers was great. I unfortunately got the hangar steak, which tasted off. After reading about it, hangar steak typically has a hint of "liver" taste but if it's sour or overbearing, it's bad. I fortunately sensed that things were turning bad from worse and cleared it out of my system later in the evening. Reading other reviews it sounds like others had similar experiences with it. After a bit of a demeaning exchange, and a bit of gaslighting from the waiter, he was kind to not charge the hangar steak. He relayed the chef said nothing was wrong with it. Likely trained to do so due to it being Naperville, and people around here like to sue. I'm more forgiving and know mistakes happen. A bit surprising to provide hangar steak given that it has a propensity to "go bad" or taste "off" more than say something like skirt or, flank steak. The ambiance is the high point. Hopefully after some time will be worth coming back as the appetizers, rest of entrees the party got like "short rib", ambiance, are excellent.
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Erick B.

Yelp
The best ability is availability. No possible way to contact via phone. Only email but no worries they'll get back to you in 24hrs or less. So if you had a question to decide if you were gonna go. Try again .

Brooke W.

Yelp
I have been coming here since it opened and it used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Naperville. Not sure if management has recently changed or if there is a new chef, but their menu is different and it's just not the same anymore. My friend and I were very disappointed and couldn't even finish our meal that's how bad it was. It makes me so sad to say this because this truly used to be my favorite place
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Mary Ann B.

Yelp
I would have given our server a zero-star review, if possible. He was consistently rude and failed to accurately process our order. Moreover, he did not apologize for the extended wait we experienced. When questioned, he claimed another server had taken our order to a different table. We have never encountered service of this poor quality. This experience raises concerns about our server's professional background in the industry. Although the restaurant boasts impressive views, its management appears to be subpar, with staff displaying a lack of concern for customer satisfaction. The food was pretty good but the server was so terrible and rude it did not make up for it. The views are absolutely beautiful but there is a juxtaposition between the gorgeous atmosphere and the terrible unprofessional service.
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Theresa M.

Yelp
Wanted to give an update to my review after the management team graciously reached out about their concerns about my experience. I finally had a chance to return and I will say the experience was 100% better. Our server, Karen was amazing, so upbeat and her energy was great. She was knowledgeable and shared her favorite items, checked back with us frequently and made a great impression while mango g other tables on a busy evening. We tried different t items on the menu from last, I still had some of the same cocktails from before and they were much better. Every item we had was made to perfection and presentation, flavor were all on point. The music's was great, ambiance and views of the city were nice. We had a very nice experience and will definitely be back to try their brunch menu with the family. Thank you again for reaching out and I'm glad that even f was a one off!
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Lisa S.

Yelp
Since the last time I visited, they completely changed their menu to latin and somewhat of shared plates. Although everything we ordered was very tasty, there wasn't a lot of choices - especially for vegetarian diets. The drinks were good, and the service continues to be very slow. This dropped a notch for me.
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Ashley E.

Yelp
Had the best experience! Karen is a gem. She was fun and gave great food and drink recommendations. The short rib and gnocci are to die for. The pan de elote is delicious and unique. We had a group of 9 people and everyone left well fed and satisfied. Very cool atmosphere too. Dine here! Thanks Karen!
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Frank J.

Yelp
Came here on a whim, long wait for a different restaurant that we chose, but Santo Cielo was close by. Love the ambiance and atmosphere, music was great energy and the decor is sleek and comfortable. My girl and I shared 5 different plates and everything was excellent. We had the Brussels sprouts, caramelized carrots, skirt stack, chicken bao, and the shrimp tacos. Plates are the perfect size for sharing for two. Would definitely come back!
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Reema G.

Yelp
I agree with others who've left the same reviews. I think this spot is more catered towards drinks at the bar more so than food. I wasn't exactly impressed with any of the food we got. We tried the corn for appetizer and that may have been the tastiest thing we tried off of the menu. It tasted kind of like elote. I got the short ribs with gnocchi and the meat was tender but the dish itself wasn't overall flavorful. The rest of the family got the Branzino, the Adobo chicken and the meat with chimichurri and we all agreed our entrees were missing a kick to it. Anyways overall a good place for views and drinks and maybe less so for actual meals
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Sarah G.

Yelp
Angel was amazing today! We celebrated my best friend's birthday here today and we received a complimentary champagne toast and on the house dessert. My steak and eggs brunch was supreme and the Table mimosa was just perfect for 4. Definitely coming back again!

Victor T.

Yelp
Only good things to say about this place! Delicious food! Amazing chef! Great service e! It has been a lo g time since I gave a restaurant a 100% I a soljtely recommend it to anyone who loves fine dining! Excellent!
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Misty S.

Yelp
Santo Cielo is located on the fifth floor of Hotel Indigo in downtown Naperville. Overall great ambiance with good food and service. I came for dinner and didn't get a window seat, so not sure if there's much of a view at night. The décor inside was beautiful and I got a full view of the brightly lit kitchen. There wasn't enough light to see the menu and had to use my phone's flashlight. I wasn't the only one because as I looked around, there were others using theirs as well. Specialty cocktails $14 - $16 Gua Bao (pork belly) $13 - There are 2 baos per serving, baos are soft and fluffy, great flavor combination. Campanelle Bolognese $24 - The campanelle pasta is shaped like a cone with a ruffled edge. Tasty dish. It was easy to make a reservation through their website, which is run by RESY. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2022
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Connie K.

Yelp
***3.5 stars*** I came here for Saturday brunch with some friends. We reserved a table in advance so we didn't have to wait but the restaurant was pretty full. I love the ambiance and it was a nice day so we were able to enjoy the weather with the open windows. We had three kids total in our group but they do not have any high chairs so we had to make do with a booth. I ordered the pork belly hash (breakfast potato, slow-braised pork belly, green onion, poached egg, szechuan garlic oil, cilantro). There was an overwhelming amount of potatoes and I had to hunt in order to find the little pork belly that was in my dish. It was okay but I wouldn't get it again. Hubby had the chicken sandwich (buttermilk fried chicken thigh, pickled vegetable slaw, black garlic aioli, brioche served w/ frites). I snagged a bite and it was flavorful and crispy. Service was good. Our waitress checked on us frequently and we had plenty of water. Overall, I wasn't impressed by the food but would be wiling to try other menu items if in the area.
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Stephanie W.

Yelp
Best espresso martini! Typically a martini isn't something I'd normally order but I went for ladies night where select martinis were $10. The espresso martini has cold brew from Sparrow and was PERFECT! It has definitely changed my outlook on martinis and I will be back soon to try the others. Not too strong but literally the perfect mixture!
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Scott S.

Yelp
The shakshuka was good. It was served with an ENORMOUS piece of bread with goat cheese smeared on top. I wish the menu described what type of bread would be served with it, or that the goat cheese would be served ON TOP of the bread. It's just not how I pictured it. I would have preferred chunks of goat cheese sprinkled on top of the actual dish with a side of pita (or rice - if I could have it my way). The water glasses were really short and kind of obnoxious to use. Maybe to prevent spills? The mimosa are a FULL glass of champagne, with about one tablespoon of orange juice (I'm not exaggerating). I'm sure a lot of people will appreciate that, but I wanted to enjoy the flavor of a mimosa rather than see how buzzed I could get. So, I ordered a glass of OJ too and mixed the 2 in my mouth until I was halfway done, and then poured my remaining OJ into my remaining champagne so I could enjoy an actual mimosa. One of my companions also had to get creative with his beverage. The restaurant could not do an iced coffee so they brought him a mug of coffee and a separate glass of ice. He had to pour the coffee from the mug into the glass - which was a little precarious. The lemon-lavender pound cake was good. The food wasn't amazing (I do not recall any of the four people I was with commenting on their meal), but it was good and the menu is unique.
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Paige N.

Yelp
I went to santo cielo to try out their brunch menu ! It did not disappoint ! They had a whole menu filled with fun brunch beverages (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) they did have hot coffee as well but no lattes or other coffee drinks . They had a great selection of food ranging from sweet breakfast items like French toast to savory items like egg frittata , and then more lunch type items like burgers and flatbreads . Now let's talk about the decor and view ! There's a great view of downtown Naperville and the river since you're on the top floor of the building. The whole place is decorated so nicely with a very neutral, clean , trendily vibe . I think this place is a winner for brunch!
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Ross P.

Yelp
Amazing location with an incredible view. It was a Friday evening and there was a DJ with great music playing in the background. The bar is fantastic and I had two dishes. One was a unique twist on aguachile with a medium rare hanger steak. Excellent! I would order this again anytime and it works well with it low carb diet. I also ordered the shrimp tacos. The taco shells were made of thinly sliced jicama, which was refreshing and also low carb. Overall excellent experience great waiters and unique foods totally recommend.
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Kinza D.

Yelp
Ive been here before for Mocktails but finally got the chance to try their food and it did not disappoint! We ordered the bao buns, Tiradito de Hamachi, Papas Fritas and Pappardelle de Mariscos. The hamachi appetizer may have been the best seafood I have ever had - SO GOOD and flavorful! The restaurant was lively and fairly packed for a Friday night, kind of loud so maybe not the spot for conversation but def a fun night out with friends!
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Mandy P.

Yelp
Came here around 6pm on a rainy Sunday super hungry with my husband. I was surprised to see it was pretty empty but very happy that we got seated right away by the window. The atmosphere is really pretty and the views are nice but the chair is a little uncomfortable to lean back in. We ordered a lot and we were glad we did since it was all super tasty but the portions are a bit small. Rum old fashioned - milder than a regular old fashioned. Goes down smooth Bourbon old fashioned - this packs a punch and I liked that the ice cube was super clear and it had an original maraschino cherry Shrimp and Jicama Tacos - very flavorful and light. I loved the spicy ness with the creamy avocado Gua Bao - I usually don't like green onions but I liked the crunchy scallions paired with the fatty and vinegary pork belly Short Rib Gnocchi - I thought the gnocchi would be a bit more creamy but it was also a bit acidic. I understand the choice here since the short rib was super tender with some fat Hangar steak - perfectly cooked and it was just the perfect bite with steak, greens, potato, and the flavor bomb of chimichuri sauce Chocolate tart - I was so disappointed by this and would not recommend. I liked that the chocolate wasn't too sweet, but there was barely any saltiness to the ganache and the crust was rock hard. The crust tasted like nothing. No butter, salt, dough flavor. Nothing. The chocolate was good with the pistachios though.
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Joshua S.

Yelp
Really good food and service. And the atmosphere is amazing overlooking riverwalk. This is a must try.
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Sunny P.

Yelp
Beuatiful view of sunset and outside Naperville! The interior is so modern with aesthetic touches. We had a reservation for a big group to celebrate a birthday. Our waiter was very friendly and outgoing! We ordered individual portions and the menu selection had a nice wide variety of food: shareables, apps, seafood, chicken, steak, and dessert! I highly recommend the cocktails here. They do have a small selection of mocktails too! We really liked the cheesecake. I would definitely come back again!
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Marianne D.

Yelp
We made a return visit to Santo Cielo on Tuesday for my birthday dinner. This restaurant is located on the top floor of a building so look for the sign near 64 wine bar. Then you'll enter through glass doors into a lobby and take the elevator up to the top floor. The restaurant had a lively bar scene when we arrived at 6:30p. We were seated at a table near the large windows with a city view. Our server didn't introduced herself when she came to our table, so I eventually asked her name because she was so nice. Maria provided good service and was friendly. Actually, the staff that delivered food and cleared plates were all friendly. I think servers should introduce themselves, though, to their tables. At least that's the way I was trained when I was a server. It's more personable. The menu at Santo Cielo has small plates to share, pizza & pasta and a few large plates, too. We decided to have a variety of plates to share. First we started with cocktails, a gin and tonic for my husband and a mezcal paloma for me. The first dish we ordered was the tuna crudo. This was my favorite dish of the night. Fresh yellowfin tuna with olives and almonds drizzled with a vinaigrette, so fresh and good flavor. We then had a Caesar salad and bread service. The Caesar salad was very good topped with a lot of parmesan cheese with a hint of lemon. The bread service was four slices of bread...that was a $6 charged item. Basically, it was four smaller slices of bread (maybe 4x4 in size) grilled. I could buy a whole loaf of good Italian bread for $6. I just think it would be nice for the restaurant to offer bread to their clientele without a charge. We also had the chorizo & mushroom pizzetta with tomato, wild mushrooms, chorizo, and mozzarella. The crust was thin and bubbly, Napoleon style. It was a tasty pizza. The last thing we had was the short rib gnocchi. This was my least favorite dish, although my husband did enjoy the short rib as it was moist. The gnocchi were cooked perfectly, but it just lacked flavor. At the end of the meal, Maria brought us over two complimentary glasses of champagne for my birthday. That was so sweet and a very nice touch. All in all, I like the food here and the service. I would recommend making reservations, though, because they tend to get very busy.
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Stuart S.

Yelp
Food was awesome, all we ordered was the Frites and the service was impeccable. The best old fashioned I've had other than the way we make it at home. Double bourbon with the correct adjustments allowed. This was an incredible experience. The bartender who worked solo for the late lunch rush. Deserves some credit to this. I definitely recommend this place because they are passionate about the food and beverages. Omg it was a great place to catch up With family and friends... A++
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Alexa K.

Yelp
Have been here for drinks before and had a good time. The interior is very beach/coastal and offers nice views and it's an aesthetic location for sunset drinks! Decided to go for dinner with some friends and while the food was good, the service and food was slow. There were members of my party with dietary restrictions, and they had a hard time accommodating rather simple asks.

Jackie P.

Yelp
Went for the first time and was extremely satisfied. Everything was delicious. From the drinks to the shrimp jicama tacos, to the short rib gnocchi. Our server Alexis was the best. Very friendly, attentive and her recommendations were top notch. Will definitely be back.

Stephanie P.

Yelp
Everything was amazing! From the service to the food and let's not forget the drinks! We tried the short rib gnocchi, muscles with pasta, and branzino with potatoes! Our server, Alexis, was very tentative and had great suggestions, which made the experience so much better! We will definitely be back!
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Jasmine S.

Yelp
We were sat down fast when we checked in for our reservation. We decided to try a few different items. The steak and eggs were delicious along with the french toast and the pork belly hash. Everything had great flavor and the drinks were delicious as well both with alcohol and without. Our server was jessica and she was extremely friendly and willing to answer any questions we had about the menu. Cannot wait to go back and try their dinner. Overall beautiful restaurant.
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Erin B.

Yelp
Beautiful ambiance. Right on the river, amazing view of Downtown Naperville. We got the short rib with gnocchi and carne with papas fritas. Excellent service. Our server was so kind and personable. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner or even just a chill, elegant drink at the bar.

Truth E.

Yelp
Dear Management, Your restaurant USED to be my favorite in downtown Naperville. I love the ambiance, loved the old way you prepared the whole branzino, but your staff has been and continues to be a drag. Tonight I rushed in on time for a small party of 3, and your front "hostess" could not seat me while my husband parked the car. He & my son arrived 7 minutes after me. The server could not even give the specials, there's never been a red snapper I wouldn't order, but oops, she didn't bother to go over the offering. We waited a long time, watching the server in full conversations with other tables, while waiting for dessert offerings with our used dishes piled up, eventually deciding to leave without. The food (branzino, skirt steak, a burger, & bao) was mediocre. I like the ambiance, the food is hit or miss, but the service is truly abominable. I always ask myself why do I bother? I guess you win! I will not return.
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Steve F.

Yelp
Overhyped and food and drink were mediocre for dinner. Rumor is brunch is decent. Have not tried it. We've eaten here 2x, once for a night out in summer, once in cooler temps when they had to enclose patio. Neither time were drinks ordered very good. They try and get super fancy with cocktail combinations but they end up tasting like jet fuel or juice. Beer selection was ok but not great. Not much in between. Meals were salty both times. Summer dining crowd was the rich-kid spring break vibe. Kind of what you expect in Naperville "trendy" spots. Seems like they are trying to be like Hampton Social without the quality food. Disappointing for a hotel dining option in a great location.

Julia G.

Yelp
Love the food and view was amazing! It was a nice atmosphere with great staff! Had great cocktails too!
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Shelby C.

Yelp
Such a romantic and boujee feeling atmosphere. Looking over the whole city of Naperville and the river is amazing and really adds something special to the dinner experience. The lighting on the pictures I posted is a bit weird, but I can assure you everything was DELICIOUS. I was full but I did not want to stop eating. We came here for restaurant week so the prices were very reasonable. It can be a bit pricey normally but it's worth it for a special date night. The service was awesome and extremely attentive with great recommendations. We will definitely come back here again.

Priya P.

Yelp
I had a great time here! First date night since we had our baby girl and it did not disappoint! We started out with the Caesar salad, baked oysters, the shrimp tacos, the chicken bao buns, hamachi- I LOVED THEM ALL!! the oysters were good not great! But would def come back again! The shrimp tacos were so fresh and flavorful . Def recommend coming here for a date night
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Jackie M.

Yelp
If your a Millennial and grew up in or around Naperville in the 80s and 90s you probably remember deep dish pizza, 50s/60s nostalgia joints, perhaps some theme restaurants. Fast forward to the 2020s. You're an adult and likely spent your childless couple years living in the city enjoying the hipster life. Now your back with kids of your own. Downtown Naperville has responded with sheik, upscale but not too pretentious hot spots for this age group who want family friendly, yet hip and polished with interesting flavors. A rooftop bar and grill is EXACTLY the way to establish that. With a modern Italian theme, Santo Cielo delivers amazing views, a laid back vibe, and some exciting flavors. I was staying at the hotel with my 7 year old son for a winter break staycation and the server actually crafted a cool kid friendly "mocktail" my son could enjoy. The menu is a bit small, I would say expand it a bit. Add just a few more familiar appetizers. My son and I were there for drinks and apps, I'm lucky he is an adventurous eater but I do have a picky eater at home so I know you need to have a few staples on menus for kids. Don't need to have cheese sticks but a modern take perhaps? (Remember, we're in the familiest of family suburbs). My kid LOVED the view. We loved the time together in a very Millennial-parent-with-their-worldly-child sort of way.
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John E.

Yelp
I have lived in Naperville the vast majority of my life, but being in this restaurant makes you feel like you are in another town, or perhaps another country all together. I love the open feel and the range of what you can simply observe. There's just something about being able to peer into the kitchen; a wood burning oven, fresh herbs, sharp knives, and dedicated chefs carefully preparing each dish. The large, wide open bar surrounded by hanging greenery, unique glassware, and what appear to be potions and eyedroppers full of flavors I never knew existed. Then to the infinite beyond through the massive windows that surround the room out to a view of the city I've never seen in the decades I've lived here. There's just something about it.. and if you've read this far I think you should experience it.
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Anne S.

Yelp
Hidden gem with great views of downtown Naperville. I'm so glad I finally got to check this restaurant out. I've been back twice and have no complaints. The ambiance, service, food, drinks and views are great. I've really enjoyed everything I've tried so far and looking forward to going for brunch to check out that menu offering.
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Perry M.

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The service is second to none! The pork belly hash was ok. It had to much potatoes and it needed more pork belly! Great atmosphere and conveniently located inside Hotel Indigo at the Naperville Riverwalk. Nice place for brunch.
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Marlene A.

Yelp
Had such a wonderful experience here, we were walking around Naperville and stumbled across this little restaurant. The bartender Marlyne was so attentive and knowledgeable she made this experience unforgettable. The death to strawberries is a handcrafted drink made by her truly, very delicious and dangerous to say the least. If you're looking for something refreshing and tasty this drink is it, dangerous because you can't taste any alcohol. The chicken bao was really good, the shrimp jicama was really good and light. The clams are a must, they were really good a little too buttery but with a few lemon juice it was a nice balance.
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Latese H.

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This is such a cute place for dinner, especially with the nice rooftop view of Downtown Naperville. I came here right after work for drinks as soon as they opened. I was looking forward to some small bites, but to my surprise, they have a very limited menu before 7 pm. So we ended up tasting pretty much everything currently available which certainly didn't disappoint! When I say everything was good, I mean everything was delicious! My favorite was the Zucchini and Squash salad! I will be coming back here for dinner! Ambiance: 10 Service: 10 Food: 8 ( only because the full menu wasn't available, and that is not listed anywhere.) Drinks: 10
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Joi J.

Yelp
Service is great. Our waitress was polite and offered suggestions. The fries are crispy and delicious. However, I dislike the cheap tequila. It is the worst tequila I've ever tasted. The crowd is lively and the kitchen is a work of art.
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Fran C.

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And be sure to look at your receipt---they add 3% surcharge (and the tax on it) for this bad food and service.
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Bonnie H.

Yelp
Love the modern interior decor and ambiance. Reminds me of the upscale modern restaurants in River North. Service was good as well. Ordered the burger. It was not seasoned well unfortunately leaving it unmemorable. Great place for cocktails or date! Just don't expect much from the food.

Beatriz Jimenez H.

Yelp
This place has a prime location and the ambience it's great. The reason for our rating is that although server was very nice and meant well, he wasn't very aware of a few things. He wasn't diligent on knowing what the special dish was. Also, not only he didn't bring all the food at the same time (10 min between different dishes) he and the manager try to justify as this is their style. "this is the way we do it". When I explained that we came as a group of 5 people to eat together not some people starting 10 min before the others, they looked at us as if were asking for something unreasonable. The food has good quality. The chilaquiles are the best. The bisc and gravy were not as good this time.
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Rachel K.

Yelp
Came to Santo Cielo after my friend finished her half marathon. What a gorgeous restaurant! I had never been to Naperville, and I had no idea it had rooftops, let alone as nice as this. I really liked the atmosphere. I liked the pork belly hash I got, although it wasn't the best brunch I'd ever had. My friend ordered the chilaquiles and barely ate a quarter, but in this restaurant's defense, she ordered them without realizing what she had got and vended up not being a fan. That was completely on her. I liked them though!
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Jessica B.

Yelp
Rafael was amazing , craft cocktails on point! add some grapefruit or strawberry to the radish/ spinach salad, to give it a little something extra?