The Incredible Illinois Restaurant That’s Way Out In The Boonies But So Worth The Drive

Illinois holds many secrets near and dear, but some just slip out every once in awhile. There's a restaurant out in the boonies that is so good, locals far and wide don't mind taking the drive.

This place will surely blow your mind as it is much more than just a restaurant. Keep scrolling for all the details.

Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park is so far away from it all, you may almost think you're in a different country. The property is home to a restaurant, vineyard, bed & breakfast, wedding venue, retail market, and more.

The winery is a 40-acre estate with 20,000 square-feet of building space. It is family owned and features stunning art and architecture throughout the grounds, as well as expertly designed garden landscapes.

Patrons come from all over, and not a one minds the drive when it means getting a table at Acquaviva's restaurant.

Guests enjoy classic Italian dishes as good as any you'd find abroad. Enjoy gourmet meats and cheeses, salads, pasta, steak, seafood, veal, and chicken dishes.

The winery also has a Neopolitan-style pizza bistro where patrons can try all sorts of traditional pies. You haven't lived until you've had authentic Neopolitan pizza.

Among many things to brag about are the vineyard and its award-winning wines. Guests can take tours that include tastings while gaining knowledge about wine-making.

Many utilize the stunning gardens for dream-worthy weddings, and others take advantage of the lovely new home built for private stay overs, which includes a delicious breakfast each morning, but we all know the restaurant -—

and the wine — is what it's all about.

Acquaviva Winery is located at 47W614 IL Route 38 in Maple Park, and you can get more information on its website or Facebook page.

For more hidden wonders around the state, check out these eight secret places no one knows about in Illinois.

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