Reserve 22 is an upscale American bistro located at the Village Links Golf Course. The restaurant features a spectacular outdoor patio overlooking the pristine 18th green—voted the area’s best patio by OpenTable diners. Guests enjoy a cozy 66-seat dining room with a fireplace, soaring ceilings, and scenic course views, along with an inviting 30-seat bar with 13 large HD TVs.Our scratch kitchen prepares seasonal dishes using fresh ingredients, including herbs grown on-site, complemented by an expansive selection of 24 draft beers and signature cocktails.Open to the public yet offering the charm of a private country club, Reserve 22 takes its name from the 22 lakes that enhance our 240-acre golf course landscape, home to native vegetation and diverse wildlife—creating a dining experience where guests can savor the culinary creations of Chef Thomas Fota while enjoying the beauty of nature.
PARKING AVAILABLE IN MOVIE THEATER PARKING LOT ACROSS THE STREET. Parking is 75 cents per hourNow offering daily a 3 Course pre-fixed EARLY BIRD menu for $39.00 from 4-6PM. This menu is also available for Takeout. We are also doing free delivery within a ONE mile radius of the restaurant. “Girasole” stands for sunflower in Italian. A flower that grows in abundance in fields all across 4 different provinces in northern Italy. A classic northern Italian trattoria with daily fresh ingredients & house made pasta dishes served w/ stellar service & exceptional wine & specialty drinks. Providing our guests the best in Italian cuisine we have to offer with a combination of 50 years of experience. We have 2 separate dining rooms for you to enjoy a wonderful family meal or for an impressive 1st date dinner before heading across the street to catch a movie at the theater! Our lovely & inviting space offers a full sidewalk cafe patio & a more private 2nd floor terrace patio.
Experience the premier terrace in River North, located on the 5th floor of The Gwen, a one MICHELIN Key hotel, nestled along the iconic Magnificent Mile! Savor creative cocktails and indulge in delicious small and large plates crafted by Executive Chef Matt Jergens, all while enjoying the warm ambiance of our firepits and the stunning backdrop of towering skyscrapers. Our candlelit indoor lounge and bar offer the perfect setting to unwind, relax, and embrace the good life!Escape to Camp Lux, a cozy rooftop retreat at Upstairs at The Gwen in partnership with High West Whiskey. Available October 2026 through March 2027, this seasonal experience invites guests to gather around the fire, enjoy sweet or savory fondue, elevated camp-inspired bites, and handcrafted whiskey cocktails while gathering fireside on The Gwen's rooftop terrace. Seasonal firepit reservations available under "Experiences."
