Reviews - Connected
Reviews summary
Connected offers a delightful dining experience with consistently excellent food and attentive, friendly service. The menu showcases a variety of dishes—pasta, steak, seafood, and unique options like wild boar and veal—pleasing diverse palates. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as personalized celebrations and complimentary treats, enhancing special occasions. The atmosphere is lively and warm, blending casual charm with a touch of elegance. While some found the drink selection hit-or-miss and occasional service lapses, the overall consensus highlights Connected as a hidden gem ideal for celebrations or casual nights out. This Peoria favorite promises memorable meals and invites repeat visits.
Was Kristy Chi at Connected a mag?
Food was excellent. Crab cake and sauteed wild mushroom salad were both superb. Spicy shrimp pescatore over linguine was one of the best dishes we've ever had. Our meals came out incredibly fast (there on a Tuesday night, but it was still somewhat crowded). Specialty cocktail was perfect lemon ice made with their homemade limoncello! They will 100% make you feel special while you're there. My only complaint is that i... View all feedback.
What Pete Brainard dislikes about Connected:
Soup was great. Pasta was good. Cool vibe. Service was abysmal. Was there for a birthday. Told the waiter. He said OK. Proceeded to disappear for 30 minutes and didn’t come back until it was time to pay the bill and didn’t acknowledge my wife’s birthday. This place is good for Peoria but that’s about it. View all feedback.
Reviews from various users
Last update : 04.10.2024
Food was excellent. Crab cake and sauteed wild mushroom salad were both superb. Spicy shrimp pescatore over linguine was one of the best dishes we've ever had. Our meals came out incredibly fast (there on a Tuesday night, but it was still somewhat crowded). Specialty cocktail was perfect lemon ice made with their homemade limoncello! They will 100% make you feel special while you're there. My only complaint is that it is way too dark for my poor eyesight
Awesome everything!! Excellent food, atmosphere and especially the wait staff. Highly recommend!
The Connected restaurant experience completely lives up to its name! I took myself on a date here and it was quite romantic, delicious and divine. It even warmed my heart to see couples leaving with smiles on their faces. The environment was light, warm and quite lovely. They played Frank Sinatra and the staff is so kind! I got so many compliments from the staff and owner! I was even gifted a rose at the end of my amazing spaghetti dinner. I completely adored the vibe! I even left with the biggest smile, happy heart and felt more connected to myself after this experience. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity I had to experience this restaurant!
Lauren Taylor took very good care of us. Our meals were outstanding. We will be back soon!!!!
My husband and I absolutely loved our visit to Connected! Every part of it was fantastic from the kind and professional staff to the rose and complementary desert at the end to celebrate our honeymoon! We highly recommend this for any special occasion as they are so intentional with making you feel special! I had the tortellini special and my husband had the wild boar, both were spectacular!! Already planning our next journey to the area!
Last update : 06.07.2024
What an incredible experience! We were fortunate to be served by a wonderful, attentive waitress and a charming, outstanding waiter—wish I could remember their names. We dined in on Saturday the 20th, and every dish from the appetizers and soup to the salad, main course, and dessert was absolute perfection. The drinks and bottle of wine were equally impressive. Five stars across the board! We’re already looking forward to our next visit and plan to bring our nephew Trevor and his girlfriend next month. Thank you for an exceptional evening. Could you please share the names of our waitress and waiter? We’d love to request them again. Connected truly stands out as the best!
I absolutely adore Connected! Living in Chicago, I think it’s a true hidden gem—surpassing many of the restaurants I usually frequent around the city. The warm mushroom salad is delicious, the wild boar is outstanding, and the veal with morels is perfectly prepared. Their eggplant dip with bread is a must-try—simply heavenly! I also love the special touch of receiving a rose at the end of the meal. Their attention to detail is remarkable. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!
Just three words for this restaurant: Delicious food, outstanding service, and a delightful atmosphere. Truly an amazing fine dining experience!
Last update : 25.01.2024
Wow, this is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Peoria! Every dish was outstanding. It's the ideal place for a special celebration. I highly recommend trying the veal. The Sazerac cocktail was delicious too. We spent three hours here with friends and had an amazing time.
Wow! The service, food, and decor were exceptional. The interior of the restaurant transports you to another world—it's truly superb. Make sure to make a reservation. Although the prices are a bit on the higher side, you definitely get your money’s worth. Everything was outstanding, from the cocktails and salad to the dinner and dessert.
We celebrated my birthday at Connected last night, and it was absolutely fantastic! I could have enjoyed their eggplant spread all night long, and their au gratin potatoes were so delicious that I wanted to eat them until I couldn't fit in another bite! The staff was exceptionally friendly, and they really made me feel like the most important guest there. As a lovely touch, they ended the evening by presenting me with a white rose and sending me home with a full stomach! We ordered the lamb chops and ribeye, both of which were incredibly tender and bursting with flavor! If you haven't been to this restaurant yet, you're truly missing out! I can't wait to go back. It was worth every penny! I would give it 10,000 stars!
Last update : 16.11.2023
- Service: 5 - Food: 5 - Atmosphere: 3 - Meal type: Dinner - Price per person: $50–100 Overall, a great experience!
Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4
Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Bistecca Al Barolo, Canoli, Wild Boar
Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
- **Food:** 5/5 - **Service:** 5/5 - **Atmosphere:** 5/5 I strongly encourage you to try the Mozzarella Caprese, Carpaccio Di Manzo, and Chicken Parmigiana. For vegetarians, it’s moderately recommended as there are clearly marked vegetarian options available. Regarding parking, there is ample space, and you can benefit from the free parking lot! Overall, it’s a remarkable dining experience!
Last update : 29.08.2023
This is an upscale Italian restaurant worth visiting. The bread is warm and soft, accompanied by a unique and flavorful eggplant dipping sauce. While the sauces were a bit heavier than I prefer, they were still quite good. A nice touch is the complimentary lemon vodka shot served to guests, and women are presented with a long-stemmed rose, which adds a lovely finishing detail to the experience. The only downside was that only the hostess was wearing a mask.
We went to Connected for my birthday last night and everything was incredible! I could have bathed in their eggplant spread and I wanted to eat their au gratin potatoes until I burst! The staff was incredibly friendly and made me feel like the most important guest in the building. They ended the night giving me a white rose and a full belly!!!! We ordered the lamb chops and the ribeye.... both were so tender and full of flavor! If you do not get to this restaurant, you're missing out!!!! I cannot wait to go back. It was worth every penny!!!!!!! 10,000 stars!!!!!
Went here to celebrate my birthday. I loved it! The martinis are strong, and the food is better. The staff takes a moment to know why you're there (because no one just goes to a fine dining restaurant just for kicks), and want to celebrate with you. They will give a sparkler, a dessert, and a rose when celebrating. They'll even take pictures! Coat check, and many tables. A nice place!
Just wow! The service, food and decor was excellent. The inside of the restaurant transport you to a different location and is awesome. Make sure to make a reservation amd the prices are on the higher side but you get what you pay for. Everything was very good, from the cocktails to the salad and dinner to dessert.
Upscale service and fine dining experience. Exceptional atmosphere and decor. Ambiance is inviting and servers are top notch. Gourmet cuisine is scrumptious. Celebrated our son's college graduation from Bradley University and they made it a night to remember! Served our desert with a sparkler and warm heart felt congratulations. Well done!! Highly recommended for a special occasion experience. They also have a small private room for a more intimate experience for up to 10. Ladies leave with a rose.
