Mio Modo - St. Charles

This lively restaurant in St. Charles offers plenty of parking and features a concise menu, including several good vegetarian choices. While the food is somewhat on the bland side, you might want to request some salt and pepper to enhance the flavors. The service is excellent and incredibly quick, so be sure to take your time when ordering. Although the wine selection is limited, they do offer some tasty cocktails, all of which lean towards the sweeter side. Overall, it's a reliable spot that's definitely worth a visit!

Upon being seated, we were given two bowls: one with a mix of olives and the other with thick crumbled parmesan drizzled with a balsamic reduction. They also served a plate of what I would describe as buttered and olive oil-coated toast, but without any toppings. It was a rather odd combination. I really wish they would bring back the classic bread and butter. For appetizers, we ordered the carpaccio, which was delicious, though I felt the presentation could have been more appealing. For our main courses, we tried three Fettuccine Limone, one Pesce Bianco al Limone, and one daily special, which turned out to be the highlight of our meal. Unfortunately, none of us enjoyed the fettuccine limone; the noodles tasted like egg noodles, which muddled the flavors of the dish. The fish was also underwhelming, and the spinach was cold and not cooked thoroughly. Overall, the food was disappointing, and we probably won't return for that reason. Since it was a birthday celebration, we were treated to dessert and limoncello shots on the house, which was a nice gesture. The restaurant’s decor is beautiful, but there needs to be more attention to the quality of the dishes. Additionally, there was only one handicap parking spot available. When we arrived, it was occupied, making it difficult for my grandma. The restaurant has about 3-4 spots reserved for online order pickups or call-ahead orders. All things considered, I would rate this experience 2 out of 5.

I tried calling the restaurant several times without getting an answer, and despite the staff's promises that the manager would return my call, I never heard back. My friend has had similar issues. This is a clear example of poor customer service. I would definitely NOT recommend Mio Modo. If you do visit this restaurant or have been there before, make sure to double-check your receipts to avoid being overcharged.

My daughter and I went to Mia Modo to celebrate her 21st Birthday. It was the first time we had been there since the remodel. I was totally impressed with every aspect of our dining experience. We loved the new bar design, the cool atmosphere, the spacing of the tables, the food and drinks were top notch and most of all the service was spot on. Chef Peter came out and introduced himself. He and our server Janelle took great care of us. I could not say enough about them. They also had a large number of support staff that was on their game all night. I work across the street at the Moss-Norris Funeral Home, and I would definitely recommend Mia Modo for family luncheons. Keep up the great job. We will be back soon.

Mio Modo is awesome and we are here weekly!! Great food, atmosphere and staff! Very accommodating and friendly. Sergio knows everyone by name and works the restaurant to assure everyone has a wonderful experience. Wine list is excellent too! Gotta check it out.