Excellent
Modern Plate
Based on 191 reviews
I’ve been to Modern Plate twice now and the service is beyond exceptional! The manager Maryann greets every customer and checks in on them, making sure their experience is perfect. We ordered the grilled cheese shortrib sandwich and the burrata chicken Parmesan and both were exceptional. My only suggestion would be to have a gluten free option besides vanilla Ice cream, like a flourless chocolate cake. I will definitely be returning again soon.
Great food! Salmon, salads and cauliflower appetizer was all delish!!
Great fig burger and spritz and service was fantastic
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Rekha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fig burger and spritz. Our team at Modern Plate takes pride in providing fantastic service to all our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon!
My wife and I went there for the first time this weekend, and everything was fantastic. Really, really great food, great atmosphere, and both managers and our waiter were very attentive and made sure everything was great. We will definitely be back again.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, M! We are delighted to hear that you and your wife had a fantastic experience at Modern Plate. Our team takes pride in providing great food and a wonderful atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Someone has really done a great job designing this place. The ambiance is great.
The manager on duty was Jason. He was attentive and very professional.
Our waiter was Dario, who was very knowledgeable about the food and drink menu. He gave us amazing service. He didn’t crowd us but was attentive.
We had Roasted Cauliflower for appetizer and split a Ribeye Steak Sandwich for the main entree. The food was delicious.
This place gets a 5/5 for the food, service, ambiance, cleanliness and drinks.

There is private space in the back for concerts and private parties called space 119 . It can accommodate up to 350 ppl. What a hidden gem!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your fantastic review, AI KN! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the ambiance, service, and delicious food at Modern Plate. It's great to hear that Jason and Dario provided excellent service during your visit. We're delighted that you appreciated our Roasted Cauliflower and Ribeye Steak Sandwich. Space 119 is indeed a hidden gem for private events. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Just dined at Modern Plate for the first time and I will definitely return. Ample seating--tables, booths, large bar, indoor and outside. Great selection of food and many creative cocktails.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Diane, for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Modern Plate. Our diverse seating options and creative cocktail selection are just a few highlights of what we offer. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to try more of our delicious food and drinks. Your feedback is truly appreciated!
Really nice menu. Great list of sandwiches and appetizers. Calamari was good, Pot Roast Dip was pretty fantastic. Great service.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Francesco, for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our menu and found the Calamari and Pot Roast Dip to your liking. Our team at Modern Plate takes pride in delivering great service along with fantastic dishes. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!
Modern Plate is a fantastic spot for fresh pastries and great coffee. Their baked goods are always delicious, with just the right balance of flavor and texture. I love how cozy and stylish the café feels, making it a perfect place to relax or catch up on work. The coffee is rich and smooth, and the staff is always warm and welcoming. This place has become my go-to for a morning treat or afternoon pick-me-up.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Amelia! We are delighted to hear that you enjoy our fresh pastries and coffee at Modern Plate. Our team takes pride in creating a cozy and stylish atmosphere for our guests. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!
We went to this new-to-us restaurant yesterday on the way home from the city. It has a bar area, large nicely decorated indoor dining room and outside dining along the sidewalk. We chose to sit outside since it was beautiful weather.
Our server was Emily, who was so sweet, very attentive and provided great service. My husband and I didn’t have any cocktails - next time. We decided to share a couple items off the menu. We shared the Fig n’ Awesome Burger - fig jam, caramelized onion, arugula, havarti cheese - it was friggin’ amazing!! The restaurant was kind enough to split the burger and put it on two plates. We chose sweet potato fries as our side and they were the best I’ve ever had. They were thicker crinkle cut and had a real nice crisp on the outside but soft on the inside.
We also shared Nonna’s Meatball. There was a slight glitch as they had a huge catering order and had to make new meatballs from scratch so we had to wait a bit to get this appetizer. It gave us time to digest the decadent burger we just ate. When the manager Jason apologized for the delay, I mentioned to him at that time that I had to order Nonna’s Meatball because I just became a Nonna and we were just coming back from meeting our granddaughter at Northwestern. Jason comp’d us this appetizer as a congratulations. What?! So very nice! Great customer service for the delay and the congrats.
We’ll definitely be back to dine at Modern Plate again. We loved it and there’s so much more on the menu to explore.
Thanks Jason, for giving this Nonna a free Nonna’s Meatball! You’re awesome!
Response from the owner:Dear Marianne, thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience at Modern Plate. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we're delighted that Emily and Jason provided excellent service. Congratulations on becoming a Nonna! We look forward to welcoming you back to explore more of our menu soon. Thank you for choosing Modern Plate!
Great happy hour, bartenders and excellent food. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic review, K! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our happy hour, bartenders, and food. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious dishes at Modern Plate. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!

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Welcome to Modern Plate Elmhurst, the ultimate destination for a unique dining experience in Elmhurst, Il. At our restaurant-bar, you’ll not only indulge in exquisite flavors but also enjoy top-notch entertainment and exciting events. Our team of culinary experts takes pride in crafting flavors in motion, providing a culinary experience like no other.

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Address: 119 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: (630) 361-6304

Restaurant Hours:

Mon 11 30am - 9pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)
Tues 11 30am - 9pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)
Wed 11 30am - 9pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)
Thur 11 30am - 10pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)
Fri 11 30am - 12am (kitchen closes at 10pm)
Sat- 9 am - 12am (kitchen closes at 10pm)
Sun 9 am - 9pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)