Red Poppy Bistro - Elgin

Incredible experience from beginning to end. The food was truly excellent.

We tried both styles of pizza, and while they may not be traditional Neapolitan, I was pleased with both. I particularly enjoyed the Chicago tavern style, while my wife loved the light crust of the Neapolitan variety. The beer selection was somewhat limited during our visit, and we were hoping to try a gluten-free option for one of our daughters, but unfortunately, that wasn't available. Since they've only been open for about a month, it’s understandable that they’re still working out some kinks. We plan to return to support this local business because the pizza was fantastic and made from scratch. The atmosphere and music selection were also spot on!

I couldn't have any experience at the restaurant because it was closed! Please take the list of available tables down.

This restaurant is closed! I can't believe OpenTable let me make a reservation at a restaurant that's not even operating! We checked our confirmed reservation only to find the doors locked and the place looking like it hadn't opened for a day. This completely disrupted our plans, and we had to scramble to find a new spot at the last minute. OpenTable, please update your database on restaurant availability!

We decided to try brunch after making a last-minute reservation on OpenTable.