Connected - Peoria (IL)

5 /5 Tara Baldovin: I have been here for dinner three times and every time it has been a 10/10. The food is flavorful, fresh, creative, and I never leave wanting more. My favorites are the carpaccio appetizer and wild boar entree. Their cocktails are delicious as well. The staff is genuinely friendly and they make a point to make everyone feel welcomed. I also think that they are fairly priced given the excellent quality of the food and portion size. Peoria is lucky to have Connected.

4 /5 Mariah Hendrickson: We hosted our wedding reception at Connected, and while many aspects of the experience were wonderful, I do want to share both the highlights and an important detail that others may want to know. First, the positives: the food was absolutely amazing! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—our guests are still talking about it. The staff were equally fantastic: professional, kind, and attentive throughout the evening. Tony did a great job of rearranging space to give my husband and I our own table. They truly went above and beyond to make us and our guests feel welcome and taken care of! However, I was disappointed that we didn’t receive full access to the private space as we had originally discussed and planned for. Leading up to the wedding, it was communicated that we would have the entire room, with a minimum spend required to secure it. We met those requirements, but on the day, a curtain was used to divide the space and another party was placed on the other side. This wasn’t what we had expected and, admittedly, it did affect the atmosphere we had envisioned for our reception. That said, I deeply appreciate all the effort the team put into making our day special. I just hope this helps future couples to have clear communication and confirmation on space usage in advance.

5 /5 Chad Bianchi: Food and service were both absolutely fantastic. We had Gregory as our server and he was phenomenal. The rose and limoncello at the end were such a great cherry on top. It was our first time and we will definitely be back!

5 /5 Tommy Cornelius: My husband and I had dinner at Connected, and I have to say — Gigi and Chandler absolutely made our night. The food was phenomenal, I had the Bistecca Al Barrolo (truly top-tier, every bite was better than the last), but the service? Next level. Gigi and Chandler were not only attentive, but genuinely fun, warm, and engaging. They went above and beyond without ever feeling forced or scripted. You can tell when people love what they do, and they do. Their energy, their timing, their recommendations — all flawless. We laughed, we dined, we felt taken care of from the moment we sat down until the moment we left. Good service literally makes or breaks a restaurant, and they are the reason this place is not just good — it’s memorable. Food will get you in the door, but service like theirs is what keeps you coming back and telling everyone you know. Connected is lucky to have them, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better evening. They didn’t just serve us dinner — they made our night. Highly, highly recommend. We’ll be returning soon — and specifically asking for Gigi and Chandler!

5 /5 Ðᶓẋƭᶓȓ Ȧʅʅḁḡḁḧṙᶓỉ: Everything about this place was 5 stars! Went for a birthday dinner with my hub, and it was so fancy. I absolutely loved the decor - The dining room is set up to feel like you are sitting outside in Europe under the stars. The food was absolutely spectacular, and despite being extremely full, I managed to inhale my dessert, which was fabulous. Absolutely plan to visit again when we have friends in town.