Geneva's Niche Named 1 Of Nicest Restaurants In Small Town Illinois

GENEVA, IL — Niche, an eclectic downtown Geneva restaurant, has been named "one of the nicest restaurants in America hiding in small-town Illinois."

The distinction comes from Only In Your State, an online platform spotlighting hidden gems and little-known attractions.

"One of the best restaurants in Illinois — if not in the entire country — is hiding in plain sight, west of Chicago, in the small city of Geneva," the website reads. "Pay a visit to Niche, and discover for yourself just why it’s so darn good."

Niche's menu features a variety of meats and seafood, from ribeye and pork shank to swordfish and scallops, as well as vegetarian options, including purple kale salad. The bar, according to its website, is known nationwide for its wine list, which is hand-selected by the restaurant's general manager and wine director.

According to Only In Your State, the bar, described as "clubby and comfortable," is a "destination unto itself."

In a Facebook post, the restaurant thanked Only In Your State for the "great article."

People on the social media platform appeared to agree with Only In Your State's crowning, commenting their praise on Niche's post.

"Well deserved," one person wrote. "I've never had a bad experience in the many times I've dined at your restaurant. The food is fantastic and the whiskey is just as good."

"One of our favorite restaurants in this country!" someone else said.

"Absolutely the best restaurant in the ‘burbs, on par with the best in the city!" one comment reads.

"Great article and spot on," another person wrote. "Niche is our favorite. Consistently outstanding food, drinks and service. Congratulations!"