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    La Serre

    4.2 (212 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench, Mediterranean
    Open • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Prime Beef Tartare*
    Baran K.

    This was kind of a miss for me. The ambience is truly stunning, but the food is really just ok. We started with the steak tartare which was bland. I don't know what it is but the two most recent times I've ordered this dish, ironically both with the same person, they were really missing the dijon. I think steak tartare is one of those things that needs a zest to cut through the umami, and this was definitely missing that. We also got the french onion dip but it's honestly just an excuse to shove a ton of bread down... I would not recommend, the dip with chips might be a better option. The mushroom gnocchi was nothing to write home about. It was really both the sauce and the pasta were overly thick and heavy. Now what I did really enjoy was the mussels. Great tasting broth, well cooked muscles -- not complaints. The 3 stars are going exclusively to this dish and the atmosphere.

    Crispy Leek & Eggplant Fritters
    Emily B.

    The food was really tasty here and the aesthetic was super cute and elevated. It was open windows so kind of felt like a patio which was awesome. All of the food delivered really great textures and flavors. We came for a birthday and noted that in our reservation, but that was not something that was catered to, celebrated, or even mentioned by staff, so that was my only note on the spot!

    Scallops
    Katie P.

    Everything we tried was absolutely amazing! Standouts were the olive tapenade, tuna tartare, chicken, and scallops! Atmosphere was vibrant & service was top tier.

    Rikiyah M.

    La Serre has such a great happy hour, but this time I stopped in for dinner and had a chance to try a few different dishes with a friend. We shared the salmon, chicken, broccoli, and fritters, and the fritters were easily my favorite! The salmon was a close second. Both were really flavorful and well prepared. We were seated and attended to immediately, and the service was great throughout the meal. The interior is also SO pretty and has such a nice ambiance. I'd definitely recommend La Serre for a date night or a girls' night out. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

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    Thao N.

    La Serre was a great first experience! We ordered the crab spaghetti, truffle gnocchi, broccoli, and mashed potatoes. The truffle gnocchi was definitely the standout for me! It was rich, flavorful, and something I'd absolutely order again. The crab spaghetti was good, but it wasn't quite my favorite compared to the gnocchi. The broccoli and mashed potatoes were both solid sides that rounded out the meal nicely. The service was also excellent. We arrived a little early for our reservation, but they were able to seat us ahead of time, which we really appreciated. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming throughout the evening. The interior is absolutely beautiful, and the bar is the real centerpiece of the restaurant. I also loved the open kitchen concept, it was fun watching the chefs work and seeing everything come together. Overall, I had a really great experience. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu because I think there's still so much to explore.

    Scallops
    Alex M.

    Looking for a post-work dinner spot in the West Loop with great food and availability on a short notice, I was excited that La Serre still had available reservations because its French-inspired menu sounded delicious. When we arrived for our reservation, we waited a couple of minutes before we were greeted and then seated at our booth. The restaurant was bustling on a Monday evening, and it took a while (~20 minutes) for our server to finally take our drink orders. This gave us plenty of time to look over the menu and decide our food orders at least. For our party of three, we ordered the beef tartare and escargot to share and three individual entrees. Despite the long time it took to place our orders, our food was brought out quickly. This was my first time seeing escargot served without the shells; while this may have been easier to manage without the special escargot tongs and fork, it was difficult to capture the buttery garlic sauce that was trapped in the serving dish. Additionally, the escargot was served with only two small pieces of bread, which was not enough for the three of us to share. I ordered the scallops for my entree, and these were served over a creamy bed of artichoke puree with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes. The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the artichoke puree was a creative (and delicious) twist to one of my favorite types of seafood. I ordered a glass of sauvignon blanc to enjoy with my scallops, but the wine was so overwhelmingly sweet that I couldn't finish the glass. Despite these hiccups, the scallops made the experience worthwhile.

    16 oz ribeye
    Erie E.

    This restaurant is super cute in the inside and has a pretty nice patio area as well. Our server was pretty nice and I like that you didn't have to pay on one bill... I feel like a lot of Chicago restaurants are doing that now. We had the crab spaghetti, gems salad, fries and ribeye which was all good. I most definitely will go back

    Espresso martini
    Tray

    The restaurant has dim lighting, floral decor, but with upbeat nightlife music that gives it more of a night-out vibe than a romantic dinner spot. It was a little loud, but you could still carry a conversation comfortably. 8/10. Service was decent overall. 7/10. Our water sat empty for a while during the busy part of dinner, but once things slowed down they refilled it multiple times and never rushed us after we paid. The Espresso Martini was a solid classic. On the more bitter side, lightly sweet, and smooth without much alcohol burn. 6/10. The Truffle Brie Tart was flavorful. The cream center, sweet grilled onions, and light truffle shavings worked really well together. I just wish the tart shell had a crispier texture. 8/10. The Crispy Duck Breast had great flavor thanks to the hoisin sauce, and wrapping it with the French crêpes and pickled vegetables made every bite better. The duck itself wasn't actually very crispy though, so it was saved by the toppings/wrap. 7.5/10. The Truffle Gnocchi was rich and loaded with mushroom flavor. The gnocchi had a nice texture, but I was hoping for more truffle flavor. 7.5/10. The Hokkaido Scallops had a beautiful sear and paired nicely with the artichoke purée. The tomatoes and sourdough croutons tied everything together, although I wish the scallop actually tasted crispy. 7/10. Dessert was my favorite part. The Warm Apple Bread Pudding reminded me of a lava cake filled with warm apple pie filling, topped with ice cream and caramel sauce. It was definitely way too sweet, but such a comforting way to end the meal. 8.5/10. Overall, every dish had great flavor and was well executed. My only complaint was that several dishes leaned softer in texture than I prefer. Solid spot for a girls night out.

    Blackberry Spritz
    Dominique C.

    I have attempted to come here twice for their special bar menu. I arrived right when they opened both times. The 1st time was a Friday and it was so packed I couldn't get a seat but when I tried again on a Tuesday I had no problem. So be aware the bar can get super crowded heading into the weekend. Some friend and I initially were draw to la Serra for the essentials special which is a martini, fries and a ceasar salad for $19. One of my friends got that but the rest of us ended up just getting drinks, sliders and truffle fries. The drinks are all $9 and the mini sliders are $6. I would say that the drinks are worth it but the sliders were very small. Even thought they were supposed to be mini I would say $6 was still pricy for how small they were. I had the mini lobster roll and the French dip roll. The lobster roll needed more meat and more mayo. It was a bit dry and sad looking. The French dip was okay but I wish it came with a dipping sauce. The bar is very cool and modern looking and it is a great place for a quick after work drink and snack with friends or coworkers if you are in the West Loop.

    Latrice A.

    We ended our happy hour crawl here ! The staff was do hospitable here and even bought out sparklers for my bday ! Thats was absolutely a sweet touch ! The drinks and happy menu was a nice touch !

    Mini lobster rolls
    Debangana S.

    We recently visited La Serre for dinner as a party of 10. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance inside, though larger parties are seated on the outer side. It was very busy that evening, and we had to wait a while for our order to be taken and for the food to arrive. The cocktails were excellent. For food, I tried the mini lobster roll, crab croquette, whipped potato, grilled asparagus, and crab spaghetti - all delicious. I really enjoyed the meal. Crab croquettes were my favourite. Since our group included several vegetarians, they had a harder time ordering due to the limited options. Overall, I'd go again for the ambience and drinks.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    flank steak, truffle gnocchi, lamb chops
    Emily C.

    Ugh I'm so torn. The food was better than I expected (the truffle gnocchi was to die for, and I'm not a gnocchi girl) and the general manager of the night went above and beyond to make my mom feel special and taken care of for her 60th birthday. ....but the atmosphere was not it. I booked this restaurant thinking that it was going to be an intimate, quiet experience with soft music being played in the background. It was so loud we could barely hear one another and they were playing club music (??) it made it really difficult to have any sort of meaningful conversation. So yeah this is why I'm torn. Seriously if it wasn't for the music and such this would've been rated much higher :')

    Andrés W.

    The service here is on point, but overly rushed (Maybe because they are always busy). But felt a little please eat fast and leave because we have a long list of people waiting. The food was okay, tad over price (expected) however quality needed to match on the pricing. It was an interesting experience, however wouldn't come back again, there are other places that are on point on the same fulton market than this place. Good job, but it requires some more improvements :(

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    We waited over an hour past our reservation time. Food and service was very good otherwise.

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    our bartender priscilla was phenomena. great and timely service would definitely recommend to anybody in the area

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    Delicious!!!!! Food was 10/10 and service was outstanding. The rooms are beautiful and it's romantic.

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