Frequently Asked Questions

The Village-wide restaurant week is a community event where multiple restaurants within Lombard will participate in a coordinated promotion for 10 days! The goal is to encourage locals and visitors to dine out, explore new places, and support local businesses.

Open to all restaurants, cafés, breweries and eateries in the Village of Lombard.

• Added marketing exposure
  • Restaurant Week provides extra visibility for your business without the cost of running a separate marketing campaign.
• Reach new customers
  • The event attracts diners who are actively looking to try new restaurants and menu items.
• Increase traffic during slower periods
  • Restaurant Week can help drive additional visits and sales during a time that is often slower for many restaurants.
• Highlight what you do best
  • Use Restaurant Week to feature a signature dish, popular menu item, or special offer that best represents your restaurant.
• Encourage repeat business
  • A positive Restaurant Week experience can turn first-time visitors into returning customers.
• Be part of a community-wide event
  • Participation helps strengthen the local dining scene and shows your support for Lombard’s business community.

You must select at least one of these options to participate.   You will be asked to describe your offerings on the online participation form.

• Option 1: Prix Fixe Menu
  • A fixed-price offer that includes multiple items served together for one set price. This may be a traditional multi-course meal (such as 2-3 or more courses) or a special menu created for Restaurant Week.
• Option 2: Percentage off the Bill
  • A discount that takes a set percentage off the customer’s total bill during Restaurant Week. Please note any exclusions or limits (such as dine-in only or alcohol excluded).
• Option 3: Bonus Offer or Value-Added Offering
  • An added perk included with a purchase, such as a complimentary entrée, appetizer, dessert, beverage, or similar BOGO-style offer. Please describe clearly what is included and any conditions that apply.
• Option 4:  Special Pricing
  • A special price on a specific item or on a bundled combination.   This may include a discounted entrée, beverage, dessert, or a set of items offered together at a promotional price. 

To participate you will need to complete the online participation form, upload high-resolution photos of a signature dish/food, your interior space, and your logo by December 31, 2025.     

Register Here

Trevor Dick

Director of Economic Development and Planning, Village of Lombard

trevord@villageoflombard.org