New Italian Restaurant Latest To Open In Batavia Dining Scene

BATAVIA, IL — The newest addition to Batavia's dining scene is one that serves Italian American cuisine inspired by the owner's grandmother and the restaurant's namesake.

Thorabella's officially opened Wednesday at 15 E. Wilson St. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the restaurant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by Mayor Jeffery Schielke.

Longtime restauranteur Brian Green, also responsible for Capri in Downers Grove, started Thorabella's, which is inspired by his family's "rich heritage and guided by the spirit of their beloved grandmother, Thora," Chamber officials said.

Its menu features dishes including starters, salads, build-your-own pasta, paninis and flatbreads, many named after Green's family members, several of whom attended the ribbon cutting.

Beyond the dining space, the restaurant is also home to an upstairs event space available for showers, anniversary parties and small events.

Thorabella's is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations, which can be made by calling 331-286-9292, are recommended during peak hours. Carry-out and catering options are also available.