Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Edwardsville

Always good and reliably consistent. Italian Farm salad is my favorite salad in the city.

Service started out very rough. I had to mention it to her. Once I did that she did a much better job. Food was good and arrived quickly.

We brought my best friend and her husband from Indianapolis and they were blown away. They finished their meal and said they wish there was a Lydia's in the Indianapolis area. Consistently absolutely delicious food, impeccable service and ambiance. Can't beat this! Recommend that reservations are made in advance because this is a VERY popular place.

My ultimate test for a restaurant is if it randomly pops in my head weeks later as I relish the memory of the meal & experience. Wandering Vine at The Castle meets that test. I am still thinking about the savory bone-in pork chop with demi-glace sauce, the decadent chestnut mushrooms, and the perfectly intense cocoa of the layered chocolate cake. I'm not going to lie, a part of me anticipates huge disappointment for every sad attempt of pork chops or chocolate cake from any other restaurant here after until I can return. Congratulations to the chef, owner and staff for creating and sharing a truly remarkable dining experience at The Castle!

Another fantastic dining experience with my daughter at lunch today! Her salmon was incredible and my mussels were so very delicious! Also loved my St Germain spritz! Thank you, Cafe Provence!