My wife and I had seen Neruda in magazine ads and along the road in Edwardsville and decided to drop in one day. We were dressed very casually, while the restaurant is nicer than we were prepared for. The staff, however, treated us no differently than the best-dressed patrons in the place. The food was excellent -- I had a pepper crusted tuna steak that was cooked perfectly, and my wife had a pasta dish overflowing with cheesy flavor and whole roasted garlic cloves that melted in my mouth. More expensive than your average restaurant, so it's not for causal dining, but the price was an excellent value considering the quality of the food. We will definitely go back when we have the time.
Pros: outstanding food, atmosphere, relaxing
Cons: Semi-expensive
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