The food here is excellent. I had the Lamb Shepherd Pie, my daughter had a fried egg & bacon sandwich on a brioche bun, and my granddaughter had the chicken and vegetable soup with horseradish dumplings (I'm not a huge horseradish fan by any means but they were tasty without being overpowering). The shepherd's pie came in a crock bowl and was a decent portion. It was very flavorful and I'd highly recommend it. My daughter liked her fried egg sandwich, and she was impressed by the crispy potatoes that accompanied it. If the service didn't lag as much, I would have given them 5 stars (they seemed short-staffed). It's connected to the Study Hotel on U of C's campus. Best pub fare food I've ever had. We noticed they have unlimited Veuve mimosas during Sunday brunch for $42. read more

Food was good. Service was just ok. No refills. Waitstaff was sparse. I would come back for the food. We got the steak and fries. Steak was cooked to perfection. Place was beautiful. Great atmosphere. read more

Truth Be Told is a relatively new restaurant that styles itself as a British pub. Charmingly featured on the menu is "Welsh rarebit," also jocularly known as Welsh rabbit (which, contrary to my, and many others', initial impression, is not a rabbit, actually, but an 18th century recipe for hot cheese sauce with spices served over toasted bread.) TBT purveys other delicious delicacies from the fair isles, including Shepherd's pie, pot pie, fish and chips, and Bangers and Mash. Rounding out the menu are oysters and Indian dishes, such as Tikka Masala and Tandoori chicken, each of which is very popular and well-recognized in England (naturally, as iconic dishes of its former colonies). The food is solid, not spectacular (some dishes are not executed perfectly), but comforting on a wintry Chicago day. (Or, a hot Chicago summer evening.) I like the warm jeweled tones of the restaurant, and the square, stolid tables. A fireplace rounds out the ambience. The Hyde Park restaurant faces the street, and the distinctive architecture of the University of Chicago. It is the dining offshoot of The Study Hotel, (with which it shares the building), a boutique hotel chain that seems to exclusively place itself in the environs of tony universities, and is literally steps away from Chicago Law School. The vibe is studied and cool, if a bit put on. Front of the house staff is quite amiable, though there are gaps in service that just reveal a lack of know-how. My dining companion was trying to get the shades adjusted to get the sun out of her face on a particularly brilliant Sunday afternoon, and the manager just could not seem to manage that. But if you're in the neighborhood, and looking for a better than basic meal, you could do a lot worse. In fact, I certainly would return when I'm back in the area. That's not quite a 4, but with its ambience and enviable location, it's better than a 3, so we'll give them the benefit of the doubt. And finally, one of the most interesting and favorable aspects of this restaurant is that street parking (at least on the weekend) was fairly plentiful and free! (And for Chicago-more or less, safe. A Godsend). read more

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New restaurant in Hyde Park that's part of the UChicago hotel called The Study. The spot is really cute and spacious. Really enjoyed the dessert and the root vegetable soup!! read more

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Food was solid. Service was good (though it was clear our server was still in-training). Design is beautiful. I think it's "overselling it" to call it a British pub b/c it's much more upscale than most British pubs. That said, I'd highly recommend it to anyone in the neighborhood. read more

We waited for over 30 minutes after order placed. Food never came. Only hot chocolate. When we walked out, the hostess shouted have a good day. We went to another restaurant. read more

A limited and slightly peculiar menu but it has its bright spots: for breakfast, the coffee is strong, the ham and mushroom omelet is pretty tasty and the potatoes are unfortunately addictive (having been deep fried, I think). And always a great place to grab a drink on south campus. I'm glad to have it nearby. read more

Lovely food! Lovely staff!! The best drinks!!! I will be staying at the hotel next door for my next trip to Chicago!!! read more

I enjoyed my service the ambiance was great ! Services was 5/5 ,The food was a 4/5, Parfait 5/5 read more

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By far one of my favorite places to go in the Hyde Park area. Ambiance is amazing! Food and drinks are well prepared and delicious. The service is always on point. I'm a huge fan! read more

Amazing options in a hideaway spot in Hyde Park. If I hadn't seen an advert for this in my alum magazine, I never would have known about it because we are never on the south side of the Midway. I brought my girls here the day after Christmas after a visit to the MSI and we had a delicious lunch! Lots of small plate options to share and the fish and chips is not to be missed. Plenty of things the kids liked - the cheese plate was a hit too. read more

I came here on a date on a Thursday evening. When we got there, it was pretty quiet and picked up steadily as the evening went on. I love the atmosphere and decor. The service was fine, and the hostess was friendly. The cons: first off, our table was weirdly small. It was awkward to have our plates, water glasses, and menus all on the table at once. Then as far as the menu goes, I would not recommend coming here if you're a vegetarian (which I'm not, but just a note) I don't recall any of the entrees or sandwiches being vegetarian friendly. I got the chicken pie and it was REALLY salty. I'm kind of a salt addict but this was way overboard. It sounded really promising but I didn't like it because of the salt. My husband got the burger and he seemed to like it fine. Their fries (or chips, I suppose) were great. The cost was a little overpriced given the portion size but I was expecting as much. Overall, I think this is a very new restaurant and they're still finding their footing. Cute vibes, nice staff, but mediocre food. read more

Truth Be Told - Chicken pie - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Slow service. Overcooked and stale avocado toast and a turkey bacon that came totally undercooked with a faint spoilt flavor. Latte tasted like no coffee was included. I've been here before and it was pretty good but this was a fail. read more

Our dinner experience on Valentine's Day night was poor and disappointing. Arriving at the restaurant and being seated were fine. The host took us (3 of us) to our table right away and as he was dropping off the menu, he recognized he had the wrong menu (he mentioned this) and went back to the host stand to get the Standard Menus. As we were sitting, we noticed there was a counter with a large pile of unfolded napkins sitting right near us. Not very welcoming, for a restaurant of this type but rather something I'd expect in a family owned restaurant, tucked away in a neighborhood. After some time had passed, the waiter came around to at least acknowledge us. A little later, he brought out a complimentary oyster dish that was barely warm. Mind you there were also only two place settings for the table and it took a minute before I could ask for another one. Even longer passed before he came back around to take our orders. After we started to share our order, he said that we could not order off the Standard Menu and we needed to order off the Valentine's Menu. I shared with him the message you sent to me, but he insisted the other menu was not available. He went to talk to the host and they deliberate just over by the kitchen, which was right behind us. After several minutes he came back and mentioned we had to order off the Valentine's Menu. Ordering off the menu was very confusing and perhaps he wasn't explaining how it worked. Appetizers came out in relatively short order. Still no plates though so had to wait for someone to come around where I could ask for some. Also, they kept ignoring the fact there were three of us at the table and only brought back two plates. Salads also came out in a timely fashion after the appetizer, so no issues there. Entree came out and was very underwhelming and disappointing. Sauce on the tenderloin was over-salted. The meal was more reflective on a single dish at most restaurants around town rather than a shared dish. Again, no clean plates without request. Into the entree, my wife and I ordered the Apple Cider Margarita and the Uncle Nearest Old Fashion. These drinks never came by the end of our meal, and we ended up informing our waiter to cancel them. He was surprised we never got them, which is interesting because he brought out drinks to the table behind us and was really the only waiter in our side of the restaurant. He mentioned the bar was missing a lot of orders that night. Dessert came out (shared chocolate cake) which was huge (that's a good thing). Clean plates still an issue and needed to request it. Cake was cold; very firm to the touch. Throughout the dinner, the kitchen was doing their thing by calling out orders. The turnoff though was that the chef was constantly complaining about the orders coming in, from both menus! Essentially, the restaurant was still taking orders off the Standard Menu, you just had to be seated on the bar side. The chef was making comments to the staff that he was going to write a long email about the menu issues all while continually complaining very loudly. The waiter throughout the night was very nice, and possibly just understaffed as there was a lot of waiting. Dinner for the three of us took just over 2 hours, and where were several empty tables, so it was not extraordinarily busy. I did not short him on a tip, but overall our meal and dining experience was nowhere near the cost of the meal! For that same amount, there are plenty of more upscale restaurants and dining experiences available; even on Valentine's Day. I felt the restaurant forced me to order from the Prix Fixe menu when there were clearly others ordering from the standard menu. The up-charge for the menu didn't seem to align with the meal or the experience, and most of the meal felt designed for one on a normal day. For the few quality restaurants in the Hyde Park neighborhood, we were extremely disappointed with our meal at Truth Be Told and do not intend on returning or referring this restaurant. read more

We recently revisited Truth be told. I had the Halibut as an entre. it was perfectly cooked. Not over cooked but perfectly cooked. our waiter, Cesar was very attentive and suggested a great beer for me. Absolutely enjoyed our meal. Will definitely go back. read more

Took my parents and my niece to this wonderful place last night. Food was excellent. We ordered the pickled beets and the marinated olives as starters. Great choice - our party ordered shepherds pie, bangers and mash and tandoori chicken. I had the chicken. Not only was it moist and delicious, the rice was incredible! I could sit and eat a tub of that rice with a spoon and be happy. We will definitely be back. read more

This hidden gem that I just so happen came across. The service was great, the food DELISH and the ambiance is beautiful! I will definitely come back. read more

My wife and I were excited to have an evening out for our 5th anniversary while a family member watched our toddler. Service, food, and atmosphere were excellent. I was delighted they have oysters. The Old Fashioned is made with mezcal which adds a nice smokey depth. Fried cheese curds were great and the the deviled eggs have a wonderfully unique curry filling. read more

Really great atmosphere, spacious seating, fire place, great seating options. They have a bar area also. The service was great and the food was delicious! Our group had breakfast items. I wished they had turkey bacon/sausage as an option for those who don't eat pork/beef. Street parking, no meters. It's connected to a hotel as well. read more

House Burger was a hit. Hostess had excellent customer service. I got my order to go but I will be back to experience dine in.

New restaurant. Slow staff, very cute place for pics. Food was pretty tasty. I will be back. read more

Truth Be Told - A muse - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is really, really excellent, which is saying something because it is ENGLISH food, which is known for being terrible. Truly-- every ingredient was delicious, the atmosphere was calm and the service was very friendly. The hard part is that there is nowhere to park over there... which of course doesn't matter for the U of C community to which this restaurant is intended to cater. You would not think this kind of restaurant exists here but it does. read more

This upscale pub, while pricey, offers reimagined British dishes that are best described as cocktails of flavor. My companion's baby gem salad, for example, combined anchovies, cheese, pickles, capers, lettuce, and several other top-shelf ingredients to pack quite the punch of "wow!" My cheese sandwich and its companion salad were also tasty. I must say that, like Bar David next door, my suspicions about these on-campus eateries have been pleasantly dispelled. I took off one star because I think their menu needs more vegetarian options and their staff simply more people (service was a tad slow, but friendly). Overall, an elegant place to come for a date or for a special occasion (or, if you count yourself among the academicians, even a guest speaker from your most recent colloque). read more

Great food, if you are in the area stop in for a great breakfast/brunch. Service was attentive to quality prep and delivery. The restaurant is modern but also warm. read more

Truth Be Told....it's average! I had the Fish and Chips and my wife the Mac and Cheese. My wife said her Mac and Cheese was good, but not great. The same can be said for the Fish and Chips. We had the Prawns as an appetizer. It's reminiscent of a shrimp cocktail. Again, just average. If you're staying in the adjacent hotel or work near the Midway, it's probably a good option. Otherwise, it's really not a place I'd go out of my way to visit again. read more

Great food, service and drinks. Possibly the best burger and DEFINITELY the best fries in Chicago. read more

Great food and service ... bartender is generous! We went late and they were down a couple staff members so the service as a bit slow but it was a great experience overall read more

The space is nice but the fish and chips were not good to me. They don't have a lot of regular chicken and fish options . Everything had bacon or beef on top. read more

Food was good, but the service was terrible. Server, and several hosts, were hanging out with a friend at the bar--one was taking selfies with the friend. Meanwhile, patrons waited for food and attention. Management needs to clean house of this extremely unprofessional staff. read more

I've gone for breakfast twice and both times were great! I ordered the standard breakfast on the first try and the English breakfast the second time. The English breakfast is for the meat lovers! The potatoes are delicious and the eggs are fluffy. I plan to go back and try the dinner menu. read more

My entire experience at this very quaint atmospheric restaurant from start to finish was Impeccable. The hostess Jeanine was very friendly at my point of entry to being seated. My waitress, China provided exceptional service. The preparation of my meal from Chef's Jessie, Fran and Hakeem made sure to make me repeat customer. It was such a pleasure to be served at this very fine establishment! Cheers to the team read more

What a great new restaurant for Woodlawn! It's right on the Midway and connected to the new hotel (The Study). The food was good and the service was outstanding. We were there Sunday evening; shout out to Jay (Manager & Host) and the wait staff. Very warm, cozy inside. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

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I tried this out with friends from out of town, one of whom complained about the service, which did seem a little disoriented but didn't bother ME since the server was polite. The egg and cheese sandwich was good. Everything was a little pricey but that's now pretty typical in the neighborhood except at our three revered dive bars, only one of which serves food. The ambience and view were nice. Not a destination for me, but A-OK. read more

Well--it serves pretty mediocre British pub food -described on the menu and priced as if it were something much better. I might have given it more than two stars because it is a comfortable, pretty place with friendly servers -if it weren't for our experience with their oysters. These are $42 a dozen and were not properly separated from their shells. Since they were also small and seemed a little down market--we didn't get much oyster once we had hacked at them with our knives and forks. I was for returning them--but no one else wanted to make a fuss. It was clear that the staff was poorly trained and the pretentious menu is something of a scam. Will probably not be back read more

This past Sunday's brunch plans led us to this cozy corner. Located on the campus of the University of Chicago and adjacent to The Study Hotel. Street parking was easy to find and free. Once inside this place is so cute and endearing. Perfect spot for a date night, brunch, or any other reason to visit. The staff was super nice and welcoming. The decor is very simple and clean with a fireplace in the center of the restaurant. We had a reservation for a party of 6 and were seated immediately. None of us knew what to expect when we ordered, but we were all pleasantly surprised. Besides one of our guests having hair in her food. Everyone cleaned their plates. I know. Hair in food is never good. However, they were extremely apologetic and accommodating. Her dish (eggs Benedict) was remade at no cost and she ate it all. That said. Our meals were hot, fresh, and layered with flavor. The textures and taste were perfect. Visually appealing as the plating was intentional. I only took pictures of what I ordered, but as a point of reference from the other meals at our table the potatoes were crisp and soft, and the pancakes weren't super sweet. Both of these are good to know because the reason I didn't get the pancakes is that I thought they'd be a sugar bomb. Without a doubt, I'll be back for those two items and more. Great service. Even better food. Worth the drive from the south suburbs. read more

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First choice! First class service! Open kitchen with such friendly and well greeting chef and servers! One of the finest locations in America next to UChicago read more

Poor quality, poor service. I always give a company or a person the benefit of the doubt. Everyone has a bad day, but three bad days are unacceptable. Day 1: The steak was chewy and had an unusual taste of old. The salad was 90 % lettuce and 10% disgusting. The staff was disrespectful to the manager. Day 2: Breakfast. Other than the crispy bottom of the pancake, breakfast was okay. But I am taken aback that the waiter comes to the table in street clothes--no uniform--nothing that signifies he works at the restaurant. Day 3: We ordered room service. You can not mess up a burger, right? Wrong. They could not deliver to our room--there was a staff shortage due to an event. We came for our dinner 40 minutes later as instructed. The meal was not ready. It will be another 15 minutes, and they still won't deliver. We waited 15 minutes to find out our order was given to the wedding rehearsal party outside. Out of my site and the manager's site. The manager retrieved the meal. Now, I do not take food that has been given to others. Curious, I looked at the burger, and the order was wrong. I cannot recommend this place. It is the worst restaurant I have been to in my 54 years. read more

Best bacon anywhere! Very nice spot on UChicago campus. Good food and drinks in a nice setting. Upscale bar food, brinch and dinner. I was disappointed because on Saturday night they had an abbreviated menu without the items I wanted. But otherwise great spot. read more

Food and Service were excellent I've had breakfast and dinner and both were tasty and service was great! read more

Beautiful interior and architecture, but probably the worst service I've experienced in a restaurant in a long time. The English breakfast was ok, but was small and overpriced. read more