Came during restaurant week and the vibes were honestly amazing. Super intimate and cozy, perfect…read morefor a quiet night out. Atmosphere was easily a 9.5/10 and the service was great too. The first course really impressed me. The Brussels were chopped up (which I'd never had before) and so flavorful with the caramelized onions. The French pumpkin soup was thick, cozy, and delicious with pumpkin seeds and great texture. The second course was more mid. The carrots had nice presentation and an interesting flavor, but didn't wow me. The salad tasted pretty normal. For mains, the chicken breast surprised me. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and the tomatoes added a nice sweetness. The salmon was cooked well but had a slightly bitter taste. Dessert cookies were alright, nothing crazy. I've never seen cocktails priced so high and thought I've had better cocktails for better prices. We ended up paying around $340 total due to the add ons. Still, the ambiance and service made it a nice dining experience.

Amazing ambiance and very friendly host that greeted us…read more The waiter was ... alright. Not sure about the experience of others but the waiter came off as a bit pretentious. Sort of ruined the atmosphere and a bit cold/unwelcoming with a masked smile. The food came out quite at a decent pace. The Appetizer Chilled Royale of Foie Gras and Cider Noir Gelee: 5/5 absolutely amazing. Easily one of the best choices for an appetizer.the sweetness of the glee complements the savory Foie Gras and gets balanced by their pastry. Perfection. The Entrees: "Half Pound" Classic Grilled French Prime Sirloin "EntrecôTe" Steak "Frites" and Crisp Oignons: 3/5 It was alright. The meat was cooked perfectly and seasoned well but that was it. Veggies were over salted. Considering the price and that this is a high end fine dining restaurant it was lackluster. Early Winter Farm Plate of Moulard Duck Breast, Roasted Quail, Lacqured Pork Belly, and Foie Gras: 5/5 This was a great showcase of various dishes from the restaurant. Each component was cooked exceptionally. An elevated hearty meal. Delicious and a must try. Pumpkin Tartine Pecan and Caramel Ice Cream Rum Allspice Citrus Confit: 4/5 The flavor profile turned this into an unexpected refreshing dessert and a perfect way to finish off the meal. It cleanses the plate well. Overall: 3/5 The atmosphere was great. The service could be better. The food overall 4/5. Also there was an automatic 20 some odd percent tip for a group of two. This is an expected average dinner tip percentage so in ways it's fine. However, unsure if this was standard practice at this establishment. Maybe I missed it but would be courteous to their customers if they were upfront about it.

This is Chicago's newest staple and a very must try!…read moreAtmosphere is welcoming, attentive staff that treat you like an old friend. So much thought and detail has gone into this place. Dood is amazing and Drinks are on point. What more can you ask for. If time you want a more quaint and quieter dinner please Take a Walk upstairs to Bull Moose. You will not be disappointed. How you doin' ????

Not one for leaving reviews but just went here with my husband and have to say it was 10/10 no…read morenotes. The place was beautiful and the service was top notch. We sat at the bar and our bartender Bryan was incredible. The food was also amazing and I think will give armitage ale house a run for their money. We will be back!

Yes yes and yes, a million times yes! I think this is up there with my favorite Chicago…read morerestaurants. The food was AMAZING, the service was excellent (they were very sweet in helping my party understand what dish would be best for us) and the overall ambiance of the place is so chic! Will definitely be bringing guests here in the future. Also is a very cute date spot

The more I think about it, the more I realize I didn't really like it that much - mainly because…read morethere's no urgency or part of me that genuinely wants to return. Maybe going shortly after a trip to Italy ruined me a little lol, but I didn't fully understand the hype. The pasta was good, just not life-changing. I've honestly had better pasta elsewhere in Chicago. The agnolotti was my favorite. I liked the balance of flavors with the ricotta filling, although I thought the roe was a little unnecessary. It could've used a different topping or supplement that complemented the dish better. The pierogies were also pretty good. They had decent flavor and were cooked well (actually al dente, which I appreciated). The sauce itself was good, but it wasn't distributed evenly, so some bites had much more flavor than others. The carbonara was just okay to me. It lacked flavor, and I wish the sauce had been thicker and more cohesive. It broke. I did appreciate that the pasta was properly cooked, but overall, I thought all of the sauces could've been seasoned better. I might come back to try some of the other dishes, but I'm not exactly rushing to make another reservation.

Checked out the new Saturday coffee and pastries at north pond!! There wasn't a ton of info online…read moreabout this new feature of theirs so was excited to check it out. They open at 10, there was a small line but nothing crazy the whole time we were there. Vibes are great, you can sit outside at the umbrella tables with a great view of the pond! So good on a nice day. Service was excellent, as expected for a Michelin place serving coffee. Super kind man at the counter and coffees were made quickly. Pastries took a little longer but not too bad! I got an iced latte which was solid! My friends got the cold brew and just by the look of it I could tell it looked weak and super watered down. Espresso was good though, and prices are surprisingly standard if not inexpensive for the coffee ($6 ish) Pastries are small but unique and fun and made with quality! We tried just about everything and split them. Each one is about $9 which is a little steep for some of the sizes but made sense for the artistry. I think my favorites were the samosas, savory focaccia, and zucchini bread (the lemon and blueberries were a nice unique touch). Overall would come back mainly because the vibes were nice! Not like the best new bakery by any means but totally worth checking out on a nice day!

Ambiance - intimate spot, great for dates & celebrations…read more Service - exceptional, our server was polite and checked on us often Food - offers tasting menu only & glad we got to choose our main course option, everything was cooked to perfection, loved that they made some parts of the dinner interactive

2026: Came for a business dinner and was more blown away than last time. The bluefin tart, the Dry…read moreaged tartare, the scallops and the short ribs were all so well put together I am still thinking about them. Highly recommend Boka. 2022: What a great experience. The short ribs were unlike anything I have tasted before. The service, the food and all elements of the meal were a memorable experience.

(4.35) ~ Very Good Overall Food & Service. The Chef worked at Eleven Madison Avenue, the former #1…read moreRestaurant in the world & my favorite Tasting Menu Experience ever! DRINKS: ** Pinot Noir "The Daily August" August Kesseler Germany = (4.5) Very Tasty ** Water (tap) = (4.25) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Coffee = (4.15) Very fresh FOOD: ** Sunflower Seed Rolls w. Butter = (5) Excellent! ** Dry-aged Pork Loin (see photo) = (5) Excellent! ** Roasted Dry-aged Duck = (5) Excellent! Note: The Whole Duck is for 2-people:) ** Buckwheat Cremeux (see photo) = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Coconut Caramel Truffle = (4.5) Very Good! ** Braised Asparagus Salad = (4.25) Very good ** Roasted Veal Sweetbreads (thymus gland) (see photo) = (4.25) Very tasty ** Black Truffle Chicken (see photo) = (4.25) Very creative ** Glazed Beef Short Ribs = (4.25) Very tender ** Raspberry Financier (see photo) = (4.25) Very good ** Dry-aged Beef Tartare (see photo) = (4.15) Very good ** Black Walnut Chocolate Cake (see photo) = (4.15) ** Bluefin Tuna Tart = (4) very good ** Brown Butter Roasted Hokkaido Scallops = (4) very good

Great experience tonight, highly recommend. Food was delicious and staff were all very friendlyread more

Was in Chicago for work and Susu was recommended as a must try. Party of four on a Wednesday night…read more We shared the oysters, labne and grilled octopus. All amazing but the grilled Spanish octopus was other worldly. Really good! For entree, I had the saffron lobster dumplings and I'm still dreaming about them the next day Our server was so helpful and made recommendations (pretty sure we followed her lead and all were home runs). Great spot, great food, great vibes. 10/10

A Chicago staple that never misses. Some of the best vegetable and pasta dishes around. You can…read morenever go wrong with the straciatella, any vegetable dish, the cacio e Pepe or pork sticky ribs to name a few. Drinks are also phenomenal- esp. the spritzes! Joe flamm is also frequently in the kitchen and running around the restraunt! Pictures include: straciatella, roasted carrots, rotolo, rigatoni, budino & mushroom risotto

Croatian Italian is a unique combo that caught my attention so a birthday dinner reservation was…read moremade at Rose Mary. This place can get noisy so it's difficult to hear the people you're with, and the atmosphere was giving countryside vibes. The staff here are friendly and check in the just the right amount. My server suggested we order two dishes per person since everything was shareable and smaller in size compared to traditional Italian restaurants. Plates and utensils get changed out after every series. I ordered a rosemary spritz which was pleasant and bright. The stracciatella which was a nice start and a surprisingly large serving of macerated cherries in a light bed of buffalo mozzarella slices and sauce and a side of flatbread which helped scoop up the sauce. The grilled clams were detached from the shells which was a nice touch, and sat in a smoked pepper butter. The mezzaluna was presented well. I was thinking the lamb pancetta was going to be saltier, but it wasn't at all. Ended with pork ribs pampanella which were plentiful and grilled, but not spicy which I thought pampanella was. The meat was slightly tender but still had enough chew. Rose Mary has a good staff and a large kitchen bustling with activity, but the cross section of Croatian and Italian didn't do it for me. The menu has a wide variety to choose from, but I'd prefer a setting in which I can hear my party. The drinks and service were a highlight of the night, but the food came up short.

What a charming spot! The outside patio is a magical garden escape with cute chandeliers…read more Appetizers and baguette were amazing. We had the French onion soup and beet salad. Both tasted so delicious and home made. The steaks were also great! Everything felt very authentic. Service was so friendly. Such a hidden gem.

Chez Joel is a true hidden gem. I love how intimate the restaurant is. The food was flavorful and…read moreworth the value. Service was top notch. It's a restaurant my family still raves about.