Cute brunch spot! The location we visited is inside the Aloft Hotel, which makes it super…read moreconvenient if you're staying there (great idea on their part). They also have a cute pastry and coffee bar, the ham and cheese croissant looked amazing. I also learned they have three locations around town. The brunch menu has something for everyone, from healthy options like superfood oatmeal to heartier dishes like chimichurri steak and eggs. I ordered the egg white pesto wrap, and it was exactly what I was looking for healthy, filling, and packed with flavor from the pesto and tomatoes. A special shoutout to our server, Maddie, who was amazing and made our brunch even better. And happy birthday to my Leo sister!

nestled at the bottom of aloft hotel, beatrix serves up great breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cafe…read morefare! they have lots of seating and seem to be always busy -- weekends can be hours of waiting! we grabbed an oat latte from the cafe bar alongside the lil breakfast sandwich and lil breakfast burrito. the latte is great, their beans are more smokey and roasted than others. the breakfast burrito was just ok, we liked the sandwich a lot better

We had a wonderful experience…read more We arrived a few minutes early and were seated right away. The Pecan Muhammara appetizer which included an assorment of veggies crackers and a delicious spread was great and included rice crackers that almost melted in my mouth. We ordered and shared several entrees and sides, all of which were very good. The Poached Halibut in particular was excellent as was the Opera cake for desert. Service was quick, attentive, and professional. Very impressed and looking forward to going again.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! The service! The drinks! The ambiance! The food! Run don't walk! So wonderful…read moreto have Mariela in the Loop!

I had a really good experience at 3 Arts. I wasn't able to get a reservation for Sunday brunch, so…read morewe made sure to arrive before opening. There was already a small line of guests with the same idea, but we were able to get on the waitlist. While waiting, we checked out the small coffee shop inside the gallery and browsed the furniture, which helped pass the time. Our wait was about an hour before being escorted to our table in the courtyard. Initially, we were placed at a low coffee table with couch seating. It's a cool lounge style setup, especially for drinks, but not ideal for a meal. It would have been pretty awkward trying to eat comfortably. We asked to be moved and were told that table preferences should be requested when joining the waitlist. Since it was my first time visiting, I wasn't aware of that, and it also wasn't asked by the hostess. Thankfully, they were able to accommodate us and moved us to a table in the wine cellar. The wine cellar had a completely different vibe, dark and moody, compared to the bright, airy courtyard with its beautiful glass ceiling and natural light. We ordered the lobster roll and the RH Burger, both with fries. The food came out fairly quickly and was well-presented. The lobster roll was served on a buttery brioche with just the right amount of seasoning, and the burger was juicy and flavorful. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely visit again.

Went with friends for an evening dinner in a cool atmosphere. We were not to disappointed there…read more Was a beautiful rainy Chicago night. Unfortunately for us we were a table for 3 and despite having mad that reservation weeks in advance were placed in what was obviously just 2 two tops pushed together. And not in the main atrium area. Look it was still a beautiful atmosphere and our company made it a lovely evening. Why don't they have a liquor license here? Ok the food. The burrata salad, so nice and summer fresh. We also had the crispy artichokes meh. What saved my night was the chicken salad. The crispy bits...amazing all through the salad. So good. Let's talk dessert, the butterscotch crème brûlée so good. Coffee and a port wine.... Good, but where is the cheese board. This place would benefit from real liquor and a desert cheese board. I mean I must believe that RH has a cheese board on offer somewhere. Anyway, nice evening and decent food in a mostly lovely place.

At this point, I've tried five of their entrées, two of their salads, and four of their cocktails…read more-- Nonnina can't miss. I personally think that their chicken parmesan is one of the best in the city. Both the chicken Parmesan and the rigatoni à la vodka are so good that my fiancé, who doesn't really like either of those dishes usually, kept stealing bites. I *would* also recommend the carbonara, duck pappardelle, and arugula and prosciutto pizza, but I'm convinced at this point that everything on the menu is great. The service is exceptional. They run a tight ship, with multiple people checking on us, refilling our water cups anytime they don't have empty, changing our silverware dishes, etc. There are several different spaces you can sit in, all of them, beautiful and with slightly different ambience.

Excellent pasta. Very good service. Probably the favorite meal that my wife and I had while in…read moreChicago. We were staying in River North, so we tried to find places that were short walks with the kids. This place lived up to the reviews. We will definitely go back when the girls are interested in eating pasta again. Sigh.

Service - impecable Food - delicious and detail oriented…read more Intangibles - trendy and comfortable Overall, I felt that this was a Michelin level experience without the Michelin level cost. They're clearly as a culture of exceptional, energetic service among our wonderful later, but also the ancillary staff that never hold back on small things like cleaning our table in between the dishes, filling our water promptly, and folding our napkin when we leave to go to the restroom. It's a small things that really go along way. Food itself, though was incredibly flavorful, potent, and excellent for sharing. The pasta are very fresh with savory flavors. My favorite was the lobster Bucatini, but it definitely packs a little kick! I can't wait to come back and try the breakfast in the café

I really like the concept of Bar Tutto in terms of how they are trying to mimic the all-day cafes…read morein Italy. I came by for their cafe portion on a Wednesday afternoon and had a lovely experience! The ambiance is very bright and open-air, which was lovely for getting some work done on a sunny day. They had a good amount of seating both inside and outside, with solid Internet and outlets throughout. I got the Banana Cruffin and Cortado. The cruffin was yummy but very sweet--it got too heavy with all of the cream near the end. I did enjoy the banana flavor, but I think it could have done with less cream on top. The cortado was just okay. I felt like the espresso quality was poor, and it was super overpriced. The service was fine; I felt that the employees could have been friendlier, but they were at least efficient. All in all, I would come back just because of how much I liked the study environment, but I think the other elements are more forgettable.

A top tier professional environment to get work done. It's on the second floor of the Merchandise…read moreMart, and if you make a left after entering, steps will lead you right there. The iced latte was tasty and there's a variety of seating. I sat at a hightop which had a prime view of the World Cup match.

Came here just to grab coffee and ended up loving the space. The pistachio latte was amazing. I…read moreordered it hot but got it iced, and honestly... if it were hot, it might've been the best pistachio latte ever. The flavor was still really good. The collagen protein latte tasted okay for what it was. The ladies were very nice and offered to remake the drinks. The space is huge with comfy chairs, lots of room to work, and water stations which I always appreciate. Great chill spot if you want to get work done or just see the river.

Ila's is a lovely, hospitable restaurant with delicious food. it was a great experience and I will…read morereturn.

When I was planning my sister's bachelorette party, I wanted to find a restaurant near our hotel…read morethat could accommodate different dietary preferences (i.e. no pork, vegetarian/halal, etc.). I found Ila's on Google and liked the variety of menu items. The food appeared to elevate comfort food from multiple cuisines, such as American, Italian, South American, Asian, and Southeast Asian. I reached out to the restaurant and was assisted with a reservation for 14 people. Our table was set and ready to go as soon as we arrived at 8:30pm on a Saturday. Overall customer was excellent. Thank you to the hostess for making my sister, the bride, feel special. She complimented her and hyped her up for the night, which was really sweet. Our server was awesome too. He was friendly and highly attentive. Loved that our food and drinks also came out in a timely manner. I enjoyed everything I ate. I had a few bites of the appetizers including the scallops, fried paneer, and 2 kinds of empanadas (corn and chicken). We also got lumpia and a mixed bread platter for the table. Though I didn't have any of the latter, they were a hit at our table. I got the burger as my entree, and it was such a redemption from a crappy burger I got elsewhere earlier in my trip. The double smashed patties were juicy and flavorful. I devoured the burger and loved the thin cut fries. All-in-all, we had a lovely dinner at Ila's for my sister's bachelorette party.

Needed a place to grab a last minute lunch and this was a terrific spot. They don't take…read morereservations but since I called ahead they made a note that we were coming. This turned out to be unnecessary since it wasn't busy, but still a thoughtful gesture. I had the scrambled eggs, with hashbrowns and toast for $13 and found this to be an appropriate price. The food was nothing exceptional, but yummy nonetheless, and the portion was sizable. Towards the end we didn't see our waiter for a but while attempting to get the check, but aside from that the service was good. A solid brunch spot if you're not looking for anything crazy.

Came here on Easter and experienced one of the worst service ever…read more Right after we got seated, another customer asked our server where the bathroom was and her answer was "go ask the front desk." When we got everything we ordered but had been waiting for the last item for about 10 minutes, we asked the server where was the French toast and she said "I don't know" without anything else. Since we had 6 people, we were charged 20% gratuity. If I can choose, I for sure won't give that much tip. Food otherwise was fine. Huge portion and taste was good. But with this level of service, I will never go back.