Livia Italian Eatery - Geneva (IL)

5 /5 Keith Weber: I love the clear pods, its snowing outside inside is warm and cozy. Half price pasta on Tuesday, you cant beat that! The mussels were very flavorful and the French onion soup was great. Wild mushroom pasta very balanced with the creamy and savory spices.

4 /5 Augusta K: Overall great experience. Our waitress was really sweet and attentive and the atmosphere was really cozy on the patio. To be honest we ordered french onion soup and you could tell the cheese on top was not melted through, but it was still really tasty. I had the pasta livia, it could have used a bit more salt. My partner had the chicken milanese and his was delicious. The chicken was moist with a beautiful crust 10/10 on his dish. 2 soups, 2 entrees one cocktail around $90 I will definitely come back to try the other dishes.

5 /5 Eric Kinzle: This is a great Italian restaurant right in the heart of 3rd Street. If you go on the weekends before 5:30, there is usually parking really close by, otherwise, you may need to drive around for a spot. They have a outdoor patio as well as a really nice atmosphere inside. Reservations strongly recommended as this place books up on weekends. We has a party of 7 for a celebration and our server Olivia was great. Service was quick and attentive. As for the food, while Italian focus, they go beyond. I had the Hoisin Chicken Salad bowl and not only was it delicious, it was enough to completely fill me up. The bruschetta by the way is to die for, and theres not just one type, but an assortment. The pasta dishes are great too! Overall, great place for 2 or larger groups like ours.

5 /5 Ginny Deuerling: An ABSOLUTE MUST GO!!! Lavia Italian Eatery deserves at least 10 stars!!! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Our server, Shane, was well acquainted with all the items on the menu as well as the specials. I asked him to recommend a small plate item to start our meal. His first choice was the Tuscan Shrimp and Eggplant. Enveloped in a spicy, creamy creole sauce I would describe it as just enough spice and a whole lot of ALRIGHT!! I’ll be dreaming about this luscious dish for months!!! The shrimp were huge, plentiful and tender. My entree, the New Zealand lamb chops with a gorgonzola crust, accompanied by creamy, decadent mashed potatoes and beautifully grilled fresh vegetables was fantastic! The lamb was perfect, tender and mouth watering. My husband chose the two filet medallions. They were cooked to a perfect medium rare. One filet is served with a topping of béarnaise sauce over a generous portion of crabmeat. The other medallion was topped with a gorgonzola demi. These toppings can be changed or omitted per your palate. This restaurant is located in the heart of Geneva’s historic downtown. Make reservations and put Livia Italian Eatery on your Must Go list!

5 /5 Kayla Swanson: We love Livia. On our most recent visit, we ordered the chicken florentine flatbread, braised short rib, and New Zealand lamb chops. Everything was absolutely incredible!