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    Mary W.

    Perfect place for a date or an easy night out with a friend. The drinks are really good with lots of options. The manager, who I think is sometimes at the host stand, is so nice and always has a smile. My favorite thing here is the burger, which they only have during happy hour, but I order it online and just pick it up. It's kind of my new obsession.

    Chips and sour cream and onion dip
    Carly S.

    Went to Pompette for my first time this evening with my fiancé and it was even better than expected. We sat at the bar for happy hour and ordered the chips and sour cream and onion dip to start which was so good. The chips were made to perfection and the homemade dip was to die for (as a lifelong sour cream and onion dip fan). To drink, I ordered the Hazelnut cocktail which kind of reminded me of a gin version of an old fashioned which I really enjoyed. My fiancé ordered the happy hour cheeseburger which he really enjoyed as well. To top it off, the service was welcoming, kind, and attentive our entire happy hour which I really appreciated. I couldn't have had a better first experience at Pompette and cannot wait to be back!

    Brunch with quiche (the best), burger which is a go to ans loaded hashbrowns
    Maddie H.

    My favorite neighborhood spot! It's perfect for brunch, happy hour and dinner! It's cute and airy during the day and transitions to cozy and intimate at night. Service is always amazing and you'll love anything you try here.

    Bone marrow
    Rie U.

    TLDR: Everything. Was. So. Good. (Except for the dessert. We didn't really care for the gummy worms lol) Yet another bib that blew our mind holes. I loved how it had this really welcoming casual-neighborhood-joint vibes. Somewhere you could saunter in after a long day of work just bc you feel like nourishing your soul. The menu is seasonal (which makes me just a little sad bc everything we had was so damn good and it probably won't be there the next time we're there--unless that's tomorrow...) , so you know it features fresh seasonal flavors. The crab croquettes were so damn crabby. Not like a *hint* of crab like at most restaurants. This was like 90% crab 10% croquettes, 150% delicious. And the Brussels sprouts and kale salad was also yummy!! Listen, I know I said I don't usually rave about salads when I raved about the Blue Door Kitchen & Garden's Brussels sprouts & kale salad but this one was just as good (for those of you with veg friends, bookmark this spot!). Also, I almost lost my bf to the bone marrow; I was totally the 3rd wheel at the table, it was awkward. It truly was a FINE dish tho, so there wouldn't have been any hard feelings. Get it. The server was super knowledgeable but not in a condescending or in-your-face way. She was chill and friendly, and I wanted to be her friend. Okay, so its not that the desserts were bad. I think we were just so full when we had them that we really couldn't process more. But gummy worms... lol, I probably have unprocess childhood trauma from gummy worms in Oreo crumbs. So if you have positive memories, get it. The ice cream was divine!!

    Spritz
    Megan H.

    Absolutely loved POMPETTE! We went during happy hour which I believe is 3-6 DAILY! The drinks are so delicious and the white Sauvignon Blanc was so crisp! We also got the crab croquettes, French onion dip and house chips, charcuterie board and burrata!! Every one working there was so amazing, chatty and absolutely delightful! I can't wait to go back!

    Dirt cup
    Tina L.

    Everything here is absolutely perfect. Our waitress was super sweet and recommended some stellar dishes! Each plate came out super fast and it never felt like we were waiting for an item. The ambiance is super cute n cozy. The crab croquettes, hamachi crudo, fall salad, brown butter agnolotti, and dirt cup were all 10/10 amazing. My friend said this was the best crudo she's ever had! However, I think the star of our meal was the agnolotti. I can't even describe how good this was. One thing to note is that the menu does change periodically (I believe seasonally?). I will most certainly return! I def want to try more of their dinner items and see what their breakfast/brunch menu is like. Prices aren't bad either for being a trendy place.

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    Leland L.

    Pompette is a cute neighborhood wine bar with quality food and drinks! We had been wanting to come here and knew we had to when it was named a Michelin Bib Gourmand! We came on a Thursday at 5:30 for happy hour (4-6pm, only at the bar) and there was plenty of seating. It definitely filled up closer to dinner time though, so I recommend making a reservation if you are coming at a normal meal time. I loved the local neighborhood feel of the space, while it also felt elevated and classy as a wine bar should. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful which made the experience that much better. Their happy hour menu has a variety of snack and drink options. Most of the cocktails are $10. I was in the mood for an espresso martini ($18, not on the happy hour menu) and it was amazing!! One of the best I've had in Chicago. We split the small charcuterie which was actually a really good size with 2 cheeses, a good portion of meat, several different spreads, and baguette. Pompette was worth going out of my way for and I will absolutely be back! I'd love to come for brunch too. Great experience!

    Steak with potatoes and mushrooms
    Paige K.

    I would probably go 4.5 but I'll round up because we did have great service. We came during restaurant week and got the four course meals. In all we got: Crab croquettes: 4/5 Kale apple salad: 5/5 Burrata: 4/5 Bok choy: 4/5 Steak dish: 5/5 Agnolotti: 4/5 Crème brûlée: 3/5 Chocolate dessert: 4/5 The salad and steak are must orders! Everything else was tasty too! The agnolotti was on the sweet side which was different but still good. The bok choy was a bit too smoky for my taste but still good. The crème brûlée lacked some flavor but the salted caramel ice cream and crispy bits on the chocolate dessert was delicious and I'm not even a chocolate person. For wine, I got the orange wine (mellower one) and the still rose. Both were good! My husband got the Chianti which was also good. We would def come back! They also have a good happy hour specials so we will try to come for that.

    We walked in on a whim on a Saturday around 6pm because it looked so cozy from the outside. Luckily they were able to accommodate us. We were only going to get one plate and some drinks but the menu sounded so good we got three plates. This has been one of my favorite meals and dining experiences since moving to Chicago. Loved the shareable but not overwhelming portions and loved the small size of the restaurant. It has an intimacy that a lot of Chicago restaurants lack because a lot of them are so large. We got the beets, scallops and gnocchi and I recommend all three. I'm never one to order gnocchi because I think it's so heavy, but my boyfriend ordered it and it was my favorite plate of the meal. It was light and had so much flavor. I definitely recommend coming here!

    Pumpkin Agnolotti and Duck Confit
    Megan M.

    Came for restaurant week and chose the three-course menu - it was lovely! A charming spot in Bucktown :) Started with a bottle of Corsica - it wasn't too sweet but still smooth and had a great fruity flavor. First course was the Crab Coquettes and the Apple & Fig Salad. The salad was good but nothing really noteworthy - the crab croquettes were fried great though and had the perfect texture. The highlight of the meal were definitely the main dishes - Duck Confit and Pumpkin Agnolotti. I enjoyed the lentils with the duck, and the duck itself was tender and with the cranberry sauce... oo so good! The Agnolotti also had a nice sweetness but the heaviness of the sauce kind of balanced it out. The deserts were great too. Overall, I think the menu was pretty well crafted for restaurant week and I thought the portions were reasonable. Will definitely be back!!

    Sarina Z.

    The cutest corner spot! The quiche was absolutely delicious and so light/fluffy, also came with a side salad. Had to dock one star as the acoustics were pretty poor and the portions were a tad small for what we were paying.

    Burrata
    Ilana O.

    The place: small, quaint. Not for large people. I'm 5' and struggled to get behind the table into the booth. It may have been compounded by my flowy skirt, but still, wasn't the most comfortable. At the beginning, 7pm on a Saturday night, I could hear nearly everything my neighbors uttered, so probably not the best place to divulge trade secrets. Service was superb. Helpful. Timely. The taste: we shared the burrata (10/10 - loved the whispers of balsamic), the crab croquettes (8/10), the scallops and squid ink gnocchi (10/10 IMO), the duck wings (8/10 - only bc I was getting full), the smoked lamb (6/10). My face: solid smile. $136 for two, with a cocktail each. And leftovers. Seems reasonable for the experience, though I did nearly lose my voice from Having to yell across the table. It is chicago, after all.

    Chef's Selection of Five
    Tracy L.

    We wanted to stay in the neighborhood and was lucky to get a last minute reservation for four. Unfortunately, that's all for luck. The food was mediocre at best. The Scallops and Shrimps dishes were cooked fine but extremely too salty. Brussels Sprouts was the only item that lacked seasoning and could've been cooked or charred more- just hard enough that it was closer to raw than charred. I actually didn't know we ordered Fois Gras until afterwards bc it was sweet from the jam. Even the milk bread was too salty. The prices were also too high for what they were, and portions are tiny... not even a tapas restaurant or a tasting menu. The service was just average, a bit snooty and pushy for us to order. Later, he offered more bread but didn't advise it was an extra cost. I'd likely only come back for happy hour and drinks only.... And The Chef's Selection meat and cheese was enjoyable.

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    One of the best restaurants I've gone to in a while! Highly recommend the seared scallops; hands down the best scallops I've ever had!

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