I’ve been wanting to try out the new restaurant that opened up in the space that used to house Paparazzi in Peoria Heights.
The new restaurant is called, Segreto di Stefania and they have a bar in there. So I thought we’d have our Saturday night dinner there and then after dinner drinks at the bar. And two special guest stars are joining me, so let’s go to Peoria Heights and start this week’s Saturday night adventure!
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Part One: Saturday Night Dinner
Here we are at, Segreto di Stefania in Peoria Heights. I like the signage outside and the inner door features a cool portrait of the owner of the restaurant and bar, Stephanie Brott.
Let’s go in and check it out!
Jhaneza and Grace greeted me at the host station and I went through the front opening and saw two familiar faces seated at a table in the dining area over here.
It’s my good friends and frequent guest stars on here, Joe and Amber!
They’re looking fantastic and it’s always a treat to have them along for the evening!
Corina was our friendly and pretty server and she took our drink and dinner orders. We’re off to a fabulous start in here!
Before we knew it, our appetizer had arrived and it looked absolutely delicious!
We got an order of the Fried Ravioli, which is a cheese ravioli with house-made marinara, drizzled with aged balsamic and dusted with Parmigiano-Reggiano Italian Cheese.
The presentation was so beautiful, we almost hated digging into it, but when we did we absolutely loved it! The ravioli was crispy on the outside and filled with rich flavorful cheese. The marinara sauce was tasty and complimented them so nicely! Amber and Joe raved about them and so did I!
The atmosphere in here is so nice. It’s got a classy and elegant vibe, but it’s also got a casual and welcoming feeling. Everyone is super friendly and nice in here.
I love the Laurel and Hardy movie playing over here!
There’s more tables over here, opposite the bar and I love that painting on the wall of the horse lounging on an elegant sofa. It really captures the vibe of this place!
Ro and Chris were two of the friendly people working there last Saturday and they agreed to pose for a photo! Great to see and chat with both of them!
Meanwhile, back at our table…
Our main courses have arrived and they look so tasty and delicious.
Amber got the Strip Calabrese, which is a grilled sirloin steak served with caramelized onions, roasted peppers and blistered potatoes, Joe got the Pappardelle Ragout, which is fresh egg noodles served with short rib and pork ragout, sauteed shallots and wild mushrooms and I chose the Parmigania Segreto Chicken which is a breaded chicken cutlet that is pan-fried and served with melted mozzarella, a red wine balsamic marinara and fresh bucatini pasta.
The food was so flavorful and delicious. And the portions were so generous, we all ended up with some nice and tasty leftovers for the next day!
There’s Amber threatening to stab me because I never stop taking photos!
After that threat, she and Joe dug into the fantastic food that they serve in here!
All of us really enjoyed the tasty dinner and the fantastic service in here!
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Part Two: Bar Number 103: Segreto di Stefania, Saturday, April 25, 2026
They have a fantastic bar in here and it matches the feel of the restaurant. It’s classy and elegant but it also has a warm and welcoming feel to it.
We grabbed three seats and there’s Amber and Joe settled in to the bar! Time for some after dinner drinks!
Sammie was the beautiful and super-friendly bartender on duty and here she is serving up my after-dinner drink.
Sammie and I have met before in my blog travels and it was wonderful to see and chat with her again!
Here’s our after dinner drinks, crafted and made perfectly by Sammie: I had a Brandy Alexander, Amber got the Tiramisu Martini and Joe got a Manhattan and Sammie topped it off with a bubble that turns into smoke when you touch it!
The drinks were delicious and expertly made by Sammie!
The bar in here is so nice! I love the wooden arches and the green lit-up bottles behind it.
The chandeliers hanging overhead add a nice sparkly touch and this was a wonderful Saturday evening at a fabulous new addition to Peoria Heights: Segreto di Stefania!
Thanks to everyone at Segreto di Stefania for the fantastic food, drinks and service!
And thanks to Amber and Joe for joining me on this fun and festive Saturday evening in Peoria Heights!
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The Drinks
I had a rare, non-beer evening at Segreto di Stefania. I had two of their signature Fresh Betty gin cocktails and the Brandy Alexander after dinner drink. They were fantastic cocktails!
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4315 N. Voss Street
Peoria Heights
309-839-2914
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Bar List, Rules, Banner Art & Donation Link.
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For some reason the video link isn’t working today. I guess it doesn’t like Mondays!