Vistro

We went to Vistro in Hinsdale for Natalie's mother's birthday.  Vistro is a more casual offshoot restaurant of Vie in Western Springs.  We have been to Vie a few times and love it so we wanted to try this.

Fried Dill Pickles

Tempura Fried Dill Pickles - with garlic and dill mayonnaise, Natalie's mom had never tried fried pickles so we ordered this.  These were good - light and since they were tempura fried and not just regular fried

Toasted Ravioli

Toasted Ravioli - ricotta, marinara, parmesan. Wasn't as good as the fried pickles.

Mac n Cheese

Mac N Cheese - from the wood oven.  Good mac n cheese.  Better than expected.  Nick thinks mac n cheese in restaurants is overrated but he enjoyed this.

Pork Milanese

Skirt Steak

Pork Milanese - polenta, peas.  Nick preferred this dish to the other entree.  The flavors went really well together.

Skirt Steak - fries, roasted carrots, marinated mushrooms.  The steak was a little dry but the accompaniments were tasty.

Cookie Monster - salted chocolate chip cookie, the salt on/in it made it super tasty. Even though it was just a cookie, it was pretty amazing.

Final thoughts on Vistro:
Food - comparable food to Vie, but a lot more accessible and casual

Service - good service; we received some great recommendations from the waitress so that was helpful

Cookie Monster

Atmosphere - Casual atmosphere in downtown Hinsdale. Could go here for either a fancy or very casual experience.

Italian Beef Pizza that Natalie's parents ordered

BLT Pizza that Natalie's parents ordered