Now Open in Peru, IL

Pull up a chair — dinner's on us.

At The Riordan Home, every meal feels like coming home. Comfort food made from scratch, a menu that changes with the seasons, and a table that's always set for you.

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Family Friendly
Local Ingredients
5-Star Service
A warmly lit dining room at The Riordan Home with wooden tables and ambient lighting

Est. Peru, IL

Serving our community

100%
Locally Sourced
4.9★
Google Rating
50+
Menu Items
15k+
Happy Guests
Chef plating a dish in the open kitchen at The Riordan Home
Our Story

More than a restaurant — it's a tradition.

The Riordan Home started with a simple idea: food tastes better when it's made with care and served in a place where everyone feels welcome. Located on 8th Street in the heart of Peru, Illinois, we've been bringing neighbors together over good food for years.

Our kitchen sources from local farms and producers whenever possible. We write our menu around what's fresh and in season, because we believe the best meals start with the best ingredients. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a long dinner, we want you to leave feeling like family.

Seasonal Menus

Rotating dishes that celebrate what's fresh right now.

Community First

Locally owned, locally sourced, and proudly local.

What People Say

From Our Guests

"Best restaurant in Peru, hands down. The food is always fresh, the portions are generous, and the staff treats you like you've known them forever."

M

Regular Guest

Peru, IL

"We brought our whole family for Sunday dinner and everyone left happy — kids, grandparents, everyone. The atmosphere is warm and the food is incredible."

S

Local Family

Peru, IL

"I stopped in while passing through and ended up staying for two hours. The comfort food here is exactly what you hope to find on a road trip. Will definitely return."

T

Traveling Guest

Illinois

Find Us

Visit The Riordan Home

We're right in the heart of Peru. Come on in — your table is waiting.

Address

1527 8th St, Peru, IL 61354-2312

Phone

(815) 780-8721

Call to reserve a table or ask about catering

Hours

Monday – Thursday11am – 9pm
Friday – Saturday11am – 10pm
Sunday10am – 8pm

Send Us a Message

Have a question or want to plan a special event? Drop us a line.

Your table is waiting.

Come hungry, leave happy. The Riordan Home is open and ready to serve you.

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