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Went here drinks and appetizers and I must say I was wowed! It was the perfect mix of casual and upscale with the perfect ambiance. We started with bar service then moved to just a random section to relax. The drink of choice, espresso martini! I can see why it was rated on the tops in Chicago. We didn't try much of the food just the oysters and prosciutto. I can't wait to come back for the full experience.
Everything about Ummo was absolutely spectacular! My friends and I enjoyed sharing a bunch of different plates and it was really fun to try different things. The showstopper by far was the dessert. The tiramisu shows up looking like a giant espresso bean, which was so fun and different. Even crazier, they had their take on a caprese salad but as dessert! The server also went above and beyond, she was wonderful and personable, yet professional. We had a fantastic time!
The Lamb Tortelli was the star of the show. But the vibes were also great. They played house music which added to the ambiance. It was not super crowded on a Tuesday evening, but we still enjoyed the food quite a bit. The Crab Agnolotti was good, but the Lamb Tortelli took the first place review. I would go back or recommend for good vibes.
Tried Umo for the first time with a friend and had a great experience overall. Easy same-day reservation, chill space, and a fun Friday/Saturday night vibe. Super friendly waitstaff. Started with espresso martinis and dirty martinis, both solid, just not standout. Split the Caesar, bruschetta, and arancini; the arancini was the clear favorite. Went with the cacio e pepe for my main, good, not mind-blowing. Overall, a strong 4/5. Not the craziest meal in the city, but a great spot for a last-minute dinner that feels a little elevated without breaking the bank. Would come back to try more of the menu (heard dessert is worth it).
Came here and was very underwhelmed by the experience. The best part about it is that service is spectacular at every touch point, from the host stand to the table bussers and everyone in between. Special shout-out to our waitress, Janet, who was awesome. Ambiance is also nice: good, nothing amazing, but comfortable and inviting. Now the most important part: food and drink. I'll start with the drinks, which were good. I had two glasses of Nebbiolo, which were great (and they better be, for $25 each). My husband tried two different cocktails, which were both very good. Unfortunately, the food did not deliver. We got two appetizers, the Caesar salad, and the burrata e prosciutto. The Caesar salad was decent, but it would have been very good had there been more dressing on it and ideally some croutons. It was just meh. The burrata was by far the best thing we had all night. It was excellent and super unique, especially the jam. Very delicious. For our main courses, I had the campanelle all a vodka pasta, which was quite boring. I liked the chicken ragu, which you don't see a lot, but the sauce could have used a lot more flavor. My husband had the florentine chicken, which was okay, but nothing spectacular. I was excited to try dessert, the pistachio cheesecake, but it was underwhelming. It somehow tasted like bread pudding and had hints of pistachio flavor but was this dull brown color that was rather off-putting. I will say that this is a relatively inexpensive restaurant considering you are in the heart of River North, but you get what you pay for. I never need to go back to Ummo.
My friend Olivia posted some tasty looking photos from Ummo, so I was excited to check it out. I made a reservation for 6 pm on a weekday but it was pretty empty when we arrived. The space is swanky and cool with dark vibes and low lighting. Our server gave us some suggestions for ordering, so we went with the bread, smoked cauliflower, lamb tortelli, and cacio e pepe. We also shared a negroni. The bread was delicious! I loved the truffle butter that came with it. I'm a big cacio e pepe fan (adult mac and cheese) and their version was really good - very creamy and cheesy. The noodles were very long and fun. The lamb tortelli was tasty with red sauce, mint sauce, and cheese. The flavors were not quite my favorite, but Nate liked it. The portions were generous and we didn't have room for any dessert, but I've heard the tiramisu is awesome. Service was great - our waters were never empty, and everyone was polite. I don't often go to Italian restaurants, but I enjoyed this experience.
We came for the great weekends happy hour details (even on Saturday until 6:30!). Only at the bar, which is a lovely place to sit if you can snag a seat. I got the Tzuco margarita to start, which was tasty and refreshing. We ordered every food item off the happy hour menu as well - everything was great and so filling for two people for dinner. The cacio e Pepe was a much smaller portion than a normal sized pasta dish but so tasty with the perfect texture. The ceasar salad was a little different as it had avocado on it, but orherwise fresh and tasty. The burrata and prosciutto was a big delicious dish to share as well. The other dishes weren't standout in my opinion. Service was quick, and our glass of montepulciano to close out the meal was so smooth!
I agree with the sentiment expressed in an extremely detailed Reddit review: "Ummo is good, not great." The Redditor claims that Ummo is "somewhat affordable," to which I say, "perhaps, but the value proposition wasn't there." I had the opportunity to try: - Sole Rosa - Bolognese Meatballs - Mole Cappellacci - Ummo Ferrero - Single Espresso Sole Rosa: This is one of the more curious cocktails I've tried! The tequila seems high-end, and it's some of the smoothest stuff I've had! I didn't pick up on any boozy or earthy notes, and dare I say, it's a shame to use it in a cocktail. It was herbal, a little sweet, and a little tart from the hibiscus. Finally, the spicy coating on the outside of the glass added some welcome heat. While a 'good' cocktail, this isn't something I'd order again in light of the $22 price tag. Meatballs: I was thrilled that the beef was not dry and was loaded with herbs and spices. The tomato sauce was rich, flavorful, and clearly homemade. While not the "tennis balls" some other places call "meatballs," and definitely above average, I wouldn't go as far as to call them "phenomenal." Furthermore, the $4.50/each price seems excessive. Mole Cappellacci: With my love for Mexican food, and recently, Mole, you almost knew I'd be ordering this! The pasta was great, especially thanks to the sauce. While I understand what they were going for, I feel as though some things faded into the background. Croutons and the Caprese-inspired filling got lost. Meanwhile, the ancho and mole did not pack a punch significant enough to leave a dent in my memory. Price-wise, $25 seems less unreasonable, but this is a smaller portion than pasta dishes tend to be in Italian restaurants. Ummo Ferrero: I want to award them some points for creativity, as this dessert was like Gru hit a Ferrero Rocher with a grow-ray. That said, this dessert didn't land for me. It was extremely busy, while essentially being variations on a chocolate theme with some nuts and accoutrements. This one was $18, which is fine, but only just. Espresso: Out of left field came the espresso. This stuff was turbo-powered! Almost as strong as Turkish/Greek coffee! Service: The service started off great, but once our mains were out, it fell off a cliff. At the start of the meal, the service was attentive, knowledgeable, and fast. Props to the server for working with us so we didn't order more than we could eat and for allowing us to get smaller portions of some things (e.g., meatballs). However, after mains came out and only one check-in later, it was as if we all vanished. I caught the host and asked her to call over the server so I could order dessert. To close on service, the dessert was already more than half-gone by the time the espresso came out. Vibe: The dark and wooden tones and tastefully directed lighting were the highlights. On the flip side, the music-themed posters and music (although not loud) were, in my opinion, not in line with the price points. This seems like the kind of place one would bring a date for a romantic dinner to impress them, and these factors do not help. Thus, we are left with a "good" experience. The food, drink, and service all average to good. However, the prices demand at least a great (if not fantastic) experience, which this wasn't.
Stopped in last night for one of my final restaurant week stops. I don't typically dine in this particular part of River North, just because, like, let's call a spade a spade - this area is where the tourists flock to, AND it's notoriously over-priced and just a bit cheugy. Either way, went in with good intentions! We were a bit early, so we stopped at the bar for two $20 cocktails. They were fine. The Hugo was a version of a Hugo Spritz that was very floral with elderflower accents. I also had a sip of the Strawberry Cannoli, which was way too sweet for my liking, but I am sure the 20-something young girls adore it. Their Restaurant Week Menu has an app, an entree, and a dessert. It's $60, and the portion sizes were super small. I found that maybe one more dish, like a salad or something that isn't part of the apps part of the menu, could have aided in that feeling of something missing. I ordered the arancini, which came with two quite small arancini in a white cheese sauce. This was easily the best part of the meal, which doesn't bode well! I ordered the risotto for the main and was completely underwhelmed. I LOVE risotto, but this one was first about 6 spoonfuls worth of food, and was overwhelmingly pesto-flavored. It just tasted a bit cheap and not as rich as expected. Lastly, the deserts were just not good. Clearly mass-produced and chilled in the back, both the "tiramisu" and the pistachio cheesecake were subpar. The tiramisu, especially, was strange because it had a hard shell that you had to break into (also, this shell is supposed to obviously look like an espresso bean, but my IG DMs would suggest that it actually looks more like female anatomy). It tasted like overly amaretto-y, with way too much cocoa powder, making it have a strange texture and consistency. A miss, I think, when you're hoping for a simple piece of tiramisu. Last thing, and I'll leave it alone. When it comes out, the server pours this like amaretto, bitter chocolate sauce around the pastry from a French press for some reason, so you're like okay hot fudge, like girl I guess, but it's actually ice cold. Super perplexing. All in all, the meal was worth no more than $40, so paying so much was disappointing. Especially from a logistical standpoint, risotto is not expensive to make, same with arancini, etc., so to skimp out on serving sizes is an odd choice. I did love the plating, so there's that! Service was also attentive. There are also jazz posters everywhere around the restaurant for some reason (what is the identity of the restaurant, is it jazz?), so enjoy looking at those! A bit of a mid experience, but kinda also what I was expecting, so can't really complain! More of a 2.5 than a 3 FOR ME, but waiting on Yelp to introduce halves!
A music-themed, cozy yet chic vibe make this contemporary Italian spot worth a visit. With fresh sliced prosciutto options, mouth watering pasta dishes and a stellar cocktail and wine list, there's something for everyone. I loved the velvety long booths and walls adorned with posters and photographs. The servers were helpful in assisting with selection and the busses were SWIFT, cleaning dishes as soon as they appeared empty. Good tip: the bar has happy hour even on Saturday! Don't miss the espresso martini, lamb tortelli, and the mashed potatoes--downtown sinful!
TLDR: It's contemporary Italian (American) which isn't quite what I was in the mood for. We came here on a Wednesday night and the place was pretty empty. Really cool ambience and decor! The server was friendly and the service was adequate. The food: It's contemporary Italian, so it's not quite Italian, it's more of an interesting mix/fusion of American and Italian flavors/styles. We had the burrata and prosciutto, which came with fried gnocco, which all looked great, but the gnocco tasted like old oil... which was a bummer. The Bolognese Meatballs were good, though! Not amazing but solid. Tbf, I've never had an amazing meatball. The Lamb Tortellini was very tasty but the mint pesto was overpowering, which I thought was a bummer bc I liked the novelty of a mint pesto!.. but that was all I could taste after a while. The Seafood Chitarra was okay; some of the seafood was rubbery and either overcooked or possibly reheated? Not sure. I really wanted to like Ummo because I had two very positive experiences having their Espresso Martini at the Espresso Martini Contest at the Time Out Market, and also having their take on the Ferrero Rocher (which was SO GOOD!) at the First Bites Bash. This dine-in experience did not quite meet my expectations, though. Maybe I just didn't order the right things? I'd happily come back for just the Espresso Martini and Ferrero dessert, though!
I come to Ummo for the vibes. Classy ambiance without being over the top. The I was really impressed by the presentation of the food. The flavor was good, nothing special but the creativity and unique presentation really impressed me. I especially liked the dessert that came out looking like a tomato! This is a fun night out as they have Loft 22 as well. Service is always friendly and food comes out in a reasonable time frame.
Ummo is one of the cutest italian spots in river north! The cacio e pepe was amazing, and the cocktails were even better. The espresso martini and Ummo old fashioned were so good. Their dishes & desserts are super unique and the ambiance is one of a kind. The servers and bartenders are so friendly and the service was quick. Perfect spot for a date night or dinner for girls night out! read more
2 years ago
Came here for a nice dinner and loved the ambiance and environment of the restaurant! I got seated upstairs and it was a really nice vibe. I ordered the tortelli with lamb ragu and it was very delicious, highly recommend! read more
The octopus carpaccio was great, it had maybe squid ink chips, similar to shrimp chips on top that were a great flavor complement. Definitely skip the dessert, the parmesean cheesecake looked beautiful but the flavors were super bland and the texture was not good and the white chocolate shell and caviar-looking stuff tasted more like plastic than food. read more
The place is very cool! Fun artwork and a huge downstairs and upstairs for seating! Was able to get a res the same day for 7pm. Took awhile to get a waitress but once we did things started coming out very fast. Our waitress was very awkward, kind of lingered around. I had the strawberry cannoli cocktail and this was great, not too sweet! For apps we had the olives, arancini and meatballs. My favorite was the marinated olives.the arancini was way too cheesy. Our main course was brought 3 minutes into eating our apps. I had cacio e pepe. This tasted like buttered noodles, very average. Good vibes but would not come here for food again. read more
A small group of us came here for dinner during an early evening Wednesday, and while there were definitely a lot of patrons, we were all spaced out nicely so it wasn't too loud or hard to hear our table. Between the four of us we ordered the Ummo's Ceasar Salad, the Mafaldine Cacio de Pepe, the Bucatini Di Aragosta, and a couple sides like the potatos. Everything looked very pretty. We anticipated a little bit more flavor profile across all the entrees, to match the visual. Nonetheless it was a good meal. I would recommend adding black pepper and red pepper flakes to add more spice flavoring to the pasta. read more
6 months ago
The place is super cute inside and the service was good. We're vegetarians, so we tried a few pasta dishes--Cacio e Pepe, Pomodoro y Basilico, and the Butternut Squash Ravioli (without the prosciutto powder). They were all decent, but not as flavorful or spicy as we were hoping for. Glad we tried it, though we probably wouldn't go back for the food. The desserts looked great, so we might return just to try those. read more
A friend wanted to check out this newish hotspot for dinner and they happened to be participating in the restaurant week program so we decided to go for it! How could we not? $59pp for a foodie's night out! I cannot even remember what establishment used to be here (some say it was RockIt) but they really made it an eclectic vibe which matches the wide variety of the menu. I would not say it's Italian cuisine to be honest. Reservations were made for 7:30pm, we arrived on time it was jam packed in the foyer and we could barely push our way through to the hostess stand to check in, but up a few steps to the bar there was a little more breathing room. We decided to order a drink because the host informed us it might be about 15-minutes before our table was ready. I feel the bartender was aloof and didn't seem too interested in taking our drink order right away. You'd think a friendly personality would be hired. Once seated, our waitress was really conscientious to ask about allergies ahead of taking our order and went to talk to the chef about ingredients in one of the entrees before we cast our selections. Nothing ruins a a great night faster than a food allergy so I appreciate it so much that they take it seriously. Then these warm puffy bread-like starters were brought to us and I might be slightly understating just how perfectly they went alongside everything. We each had the beef carpaccio as an appetizer which was lovely, then we opted for two different entrees on the restaurant week menu and a third that wasn't part of it that we both were too curious about not to try out. All we ordered ended up being quite a lot of food between us and literally everything was delicious!! Portion sizes are on the smaller size though and plated pretty. That said, it is a cool vibe so Ummo might just be my newest RN obsession and I will absolutely be back soon! First Impression 4/10 Ambiance 9/10 Food 10/10 Service 8/10 read more
I've been seeing the desserts from UMMO on my feed so obvs I had to stop by. A relatively new Italian addition in River North with a contemporary menu & trendy vibes. Really spacious too so great for groups! Start with their gnocco fritto appetizers. We got the mortadella ones, stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with pistachio shavings. Great savory & creamy combo but you could be fancier and order the beef tartare or prosciutto sampler options From pastas, I can never not order mafaldine. Made in house so has that light texture (kinda overcooked tho) that pairs well with the simple peppercorn flavor. But the standout is the branzino I love the way Italians do fish but also idk how they eat it bc it's so hard without chopsticks. Grilled perfectly, maintaining that juicy meat with salsa verde for a tangy kick. Finished with roasted tomatoes, pickled onions, and fresh radishes for textural variety. Strongly recommend!! I know they're famous for the tomato dessert but I find sweet versions of tomato to be like eating ketchup...? I love ketchup (even on my Chicago dogs) but not as dessert. The tiramisu is almost as exciting and they pour a chocolate & amaretto sauce around the bean. The bitter undertone rly elevates the dish but the liquor flavor is a bit strong for me. Mortadella di Pistachio e Ricotta $4 ea Mafaldine Cacio e Pepe $20 Branzino Arrosto $45* 22 W Tiramisu $16 요즘 시카고 피드에서 자주 보이는 곳이다. 오픈한지 5개월된 신상 이탈리안 레스토랑인데 인테리어도 트렌디하고 맛도 낫배드! 애피타이져는 뇨꾜 프리토 옵션 중에서 먹기. 우린 심플하게 모르타델라 올린 걸로 시켰는데 타르타르나 프로슈토를 곁들여 먹을수도있다. 파스타는 당연히 마팔디네지~ 약간 오버쿡되었지만 그래도 부드러운 식감이랑 후추향이 맛남. 베스트는 농어!!! 알맞게 구워져서 촉촉한 생선살과 시콤한 살사 베르데가 매우 조화롭다. 약간 짭조름해서 밥이 생각난건 비밀 read more
3 months ago
Where do I even start- our experience at Ummo was an excellent all around, taking into consideration the food, ambiance, and service. Our server (forgot his name unfortunately) was wonderful, attentive, and keen to answer any questions we had on the menu with enthusiasm. The place itself is very comfortable, artsy, and easy on the eyes. As for the food, we were stunned! MUST ORDER: The Egg Raviolo Carbonara and the Battuta Di Manzo (Wagyu tartare). These two blew us away in flavor, and we all greed the tartare was the best any of us had ever had. Branzino was amazing, as well as the Arancini, but not quite as show stopping as the other two. Possibly avoid the Tortellini- no one at the table enjoyed the cheese in this one and when we told them we didn't want it and that they could just toss it, they came back with it all boxed up for us (we could tell there was a bit of a language barrier so no worries!). Tortellini aside, definitely worth the visit. We will for sure be back to dine again! read more
Incredible! Arrived here for my surprise birthday dinner. I've been wanting to check out this place for sometime. My friends and I came almost 15 mins early so we had to wait for sometime but as soon as we were seated, the service was quick and efficient. Our server explained how the portions were shareable which was nice as we were a big party of 9 people. The interior was cozy and classy. We ordered a bunch of drinks and some food: Cacio e Pepe, Arancini, Burrata e Avocado, Gnocchi e Patate, Pollo Rosso and some carrots dish to share. Overall everything was pretty good. Our server was patient throughout in taking care of a large party. I was particularly impressed by the desserts. Every element of the dish worked so well together, so unique. I'm still drooling looking at the pictures of dessert. I will come back especially for desserts anytime! read more
2 years ago
This is my first time in Chicago and I wanted to experience a delicious Italian meal! My team and I were here for a conference and we got lucky with our dining experience at Ummo. The service was phenomenal. Our waitress had a whole spiel about dietary restrictions, what to order if we did have any restrictions, she made some suggestions and was very attentive to what we were wanting to enjoy. Four out of five of us ordered the tortelli (pictured) for obvious reasons. We had a couple rounds of drinks and all shared a tiramisu unlike any other! Come to Ummo when you're out in Downtown Chicago! read more
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11 months ago
The food was delicious and fresh. Quick service although they are very busy. I would definitely come back the next time I visit. read more
Such a fun new spot in River North!! I loved all of the art, dark velvet, and overall luxe vibes as soon as you walk in! This is the perfect spot for shareables with a group of you can - I don't know how I'd decide otherwise! The avocado burrata is a must! It is so creamy and flavorful, but the bread it is paired with also earned recognition. Such a perfect treat to start! The arancini was perfectly textured with an impeccable sauce pairing. I would always order this when returning if you are looking for comfort food! The tortellini was similarly cozy, with the best and most creamy pesto I've ever had! Tortellini and pesto are generally not my first picks on a pasta menu, but these proved me delightfully wrong. Also almost goes without saying at this point, but you must try the Pomodoro e Basilico (or other fun desserts if tomato/basil isn't your thing). It's so beautiful and fun, but is also is such a special flavor combo to experience! Ummo is certainly on the pricey end, but I'd highly recommend it as a celebration treat. It is such a fun new spot to experience!! read more
4 months ago
We were super excited to try this place (for those who also grew up at rockit, we were also excited to see what they did with the place) but were somewhat let down. I think they're still working out new spot kinks in terms of service and the menu was just ok, nothing blew us away. Service - Madison our server was great with checking in and giving us her recos. Not her fault but dishes were slow coming out of the kitchen and pacing was off between app and mains. It was one of the hottest days in Chicago (105+) and our water glasses weren't consistently refilled even though there were plenty of servers walking around as it wasn't terribly full that night. We each had two drinks each and pacing from the bar was a little slow as well. Food - at the price point, pasta portions could have been a lot bigger. - burrata and avocado - we were told it was THE app to try but nothing special. The avocado seemed a littler underripe and the burrata was a little tough. If you mixed it and ate it off a spoon, really well seasoned but when spread on the accompanying bread, it was lacking flavor. - mafaldine cacio e Pepe - ordered this to share and it was prob our fave dish of the night although not the best I've ever had. The pasta shape is fun but could be cut shorter - tortellini Al pesto - pasta was too Al dente and it was hard to scoop up the sauce. - garganelli - pasta was also too Al dente for me and even though lamb is usually flavorful, the whole dish seemed to lack seasoning. Not sure I'd come back to try any of the other dishes on the current menu based on the execution we saw but very nostalgic to be in the space and the decor was fun. read more
8 months ago
It happens less often than you think that a trendy River North restaurant not only lives up to, but exceeds, expectations. Ummo is one of those places. I went recently with my wife and experienced their restaurant week menu. First, the food was amazing. We collectively ordered the arancini, carpaccio di polpo, mushroom risotto, lasagna alla bolognese, 22 W tramusu and the pomodoro e basilico. Each of the dishes we ordered with delicious and rich with flavor. The octopus in the carpaccio di polpo was done perfectly and accompanying chip had a rich pork flavor. It was probably the best dish of the night. The presentation of each dish was elegant and playful. Also the 22 W tramusu had a fun table side presentation. Second, the service was amazing. Our waiter was the right mix of friendly and professional, but not servile. Also, each course was brought out with excellent timing. Third, the ambience and atmosphere was relaxed, yet elegant. The vibe is that of a hip lounge. The walls are decorated with vintage concert posts and records. That created a fun and cool atmosphere. In sum, this is a must visit restaurant in River North. read more
1 year ago
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The ambiance is gorgeous , the food was ok I think I have had better also the portions feel really small so don't go hungry hungry . The dishes itself were pretty unique read more
1 year ago
I've been to Ummo twice--once for brunch and once for dinner. The desserts caught my eye online, but note that many aren't available during brunch. The Egg Raviolo Carbonara was the standout--delicious and rich--and I really enjoyed the Carpaccio di Polpo. However, the Cacio e Pepe was overly peppery and under-salted, and the Lobster Pasta was surprisingly bland. Dessert presentation is stunning, but only the Tiramisu really delivered; the Pomodoro e Basilico is definitely for adventurous palates. Beautiful space and great service, but overall, I wasn't blown away. read more
We ordered: BATTUTA DI MANZO - Wagyu beef tartare, pickled baby carrots, caramelized onion aioli, and gnocco fritto BARBABIETOLE ARROSTO - Roasted baby beets, honey ricotta, foie struessel, and compressed strawberries GARGANELLI - Braised lamb belly ragu, fresh ricotta, mint pesto, and Pecorino Pugliese SOGLIOLA DI DOVER AL LEGNO - Mediterranean dover sole and brown butter sauce POMODORO E BASILICO - Tomato, raspberry & vanilla campote yogurt mousse, olive oil, and basil sorbet This review is from their second day of opening. I'm not a friend of the restaurant/chef and just an objective guest. With that said, everything was delicious! They nailed flavors, textures, creativity, and presentation. I would recommend every dish we tried. Service was excellent. They constantly check on your table, even swapping out your dirty plates and cleaning the table. I really appreciate the spacing between the tables so you don't feel cramped. read more
1 year ago
Imagine you make reservations to a restaurant claiming to be one of the trendiest restaurants in the city. Your party of seven arrives and is quickly seated -- the restaurant is almost entirely empty. Your server comes over, and tells us that he has to explain the (relatively small and $$$) menu to us. He claims to be a somm but is barely 21 years old and when we ask about a bottle of white wine he says he's only helpful if you're looking for a red wine. Once the menu is explained you put in your orders. The starters are decent and everyone is having a good time. Then the entrees come -- a lobster pasta that, for some unknown reason, is prepared by chopping up lobster into the smallest pieces possible and overcooking them until they're little rubbery cubes; an "award winning" dish made up of a gritty pasta with imperceptibly flavored hay broth and little "pearls" of red wine, and a $92 "wagyu" beef steak that is maybe 3 oz of meat. Oh, and one of the entrees we ordered doesn't come out -- they send a completely different dish instead (and because the chef says that all food orders have to be put in at the same time we don't send it back). Then they ask if we want dessert. The dessert menu looks fine so we order two to share. The server tells us that he'll also throw in the tiramisu for free because of the mistake with the entree. We oblige. The desserts arrive, but are wildly underwhelming. The pavlova tastes like a salad (but not in a good way). The tiramisu is so bitter no other flavor is detectable. I can't even remember the third dessert it was so forgettable. And they charged us for the tiramisu. This place is pretentious, sure, but the pretentious doesn't match or elevate the food in anyway. I'd rather have a decent bowl of Italian pasta that tastes like pasta than a mid (at best) plate of poor pasta with performative little wine balls! The whole thing felt like an outdated attempt to be a fine dining establishment in the mid-2000s. It's overpriced, the concept felt tired, and the place drips of pretension for no reason. Shout out to the very kind and hard working staff who kept our water glasses full, our plates clean, and our tables clear. read more
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1 year ago
Loved our experience at Ummo! Everything from the ambiance to the service and most importantly the food was amazing! The food was incredibly fresh and authentic and they offered a great variety of pasta dishes. Definitely will be going back in the future to try more! read more
UMMO has a super cool, elevated hangout vibe. The branding and decor inside creates a great atmosphere where the dining experience is upscale but not too uppity or fancy. The presentation of each item we ordered was beautiful (see photos) and everything tasted fresh. Unfortunately, I feel the need to remove stars because of the service staff. They were friendly but helicoptering over our table to the point that they tried to take our plates away early (we were still actively eating) multiple times and we had to verbally tell them to please leave the plates until we were done. Our friend's mocktail didn't come out until the food did when we ordered drinks before the food, and our actual cocktails came out 10 minutes before. They also refused to split the check by seat when there were only three of us and we were one of 4 tables in the whole restaurant. Our friend was using a corporate card for only herself as she was on a work trip, so this was an inconvenience that could have been avoided - our server admitted he "didn't know how" to split the checks when they use Toast handhelds which I know, from my own food industry experience, make splitting the check very very simple. Overall it wasn't a bad experience and the food was outstanding, but I wouldn't make any effort to return. read more
3 months ago
looooove this spot for the chic & sexy interior and the mix of classic, fun & unique dishes on the menu! i appreciate how everything has a complex flavor and the famous (infamous?) tomato dessert is truly ~weird~ the thing about new restaurants that open up downtown is that they can be hyped up too much.. and they end up not being good. BUT that was not the case for Ummo because it did really live up to the hype. i like everything i ordered in the pictures, and i also came here for a work dinner but didn't take photos of what i ate - so instead i starred below what i liked. what we ordered: - branzino arrosto - cacio e pepe - mortadella di pistachio e ricotta - 22 w tiramisu what i've tried (not pictured): - ostriche di mercato (oysters) - arancini al tartufo - burrata e prosciutto (w/ gnocco fritto) * - battuta di manzo (wagyū beef tartare w/ gnocco fritto) * - polpette di carne (Italian meatballs) - egg raviolo carbonara - bistecca alla fiorentina (50-day-age steak) * - asparagi - maitake e rabiola * - pomodoro e basilico (the tomato dessert) read more
Great restaurant! We loved the vibes, it's a little hidden away because of some scaffolding but such a great find. Our server was EXCELLENT (I don't remember her name but she was lovely). We had the arancini and the burrata avocado appetizers, both were delicious. We split the cacio e Pepe and the lobster ravioli pastas as well as the roasted chicken and the roasted carrots as a side. The lobster ravioli didn't totally hit for me but it DID come with this funny lobster head so extra points for presentation. The tiramisu also gets presentation points! Tiramisu is not always my favorite but this one was unique and a little more chocolatey than your typical which I enjoyed. read more
1 year ago
My boyfriend and I went for Valentine's Day and were greeted with a fresh rose for each of us when we were seated. This really helped us feel special and added to the overall nice ambience in the restaurant. The arancini was delicious however my boyfriend and I did not love the pasta. The seafood was well cooked however the sauce was a bit watery. I was also given the wrong pasta order at first, however this was fixed fairly quickly. read more
3 years ago
If had a nickel for every new STYLISH, SEXY, and MODERN eatery backed by a culinary "star-power" team and a hospitality group touting an ~innovative~ menu of ~creative~ spins on classic dishes with an almost ostentatiously and esoterically named (think: the cellar, the loft, the lounge, the cellar) speakeasy/cocktail lounge on a different level that I've visited in the past month I would have 2 nickels, which isn't a lot but it's funny that it's happened twice and will likely continue to happen. Every shiny new restaurant that hits River North doesn't really make my heart sing but I admit that when I heard that Tzuco had a sister Italian restaurant opening I did feel my skeletal system twitch. I rolled in with high expectations and WOW. Ummo is showing up with verve and an intention to stay. She is a stunning and marvelous display of culinary technique, showmanship, and service, complete with a meticulously designed jazz club interior and classy atmosphere. It feels like Ummo was crafted to be the ultimate date night and corporate card destination, and honestly, I'm fine with that. Come fully ready to splurge, there are quite a few items worth trying. Carpaccio di polpo (5/5): the octopus at Tzuco is one of my favorite apps and so I was influenced to try to the octopus carpaccio here. This was truly a blast to eat and enjoy: the textures, the colors, the flavors, the presentation, every. single. part. absolutely hit. The octopus is so soft and in perfect sheets, the acidity of the pickled onion and the crunch of toppings just make every bite lovely and a delight. I really enjoyed eating this dish, thank you Ummo!!!! Mafaldine Cacio E Pepe (3/5): don't get me wrong, this was so DELICIOUS, the noods are dripping in butter and peccorino and that's not even the best part, the long ruffled noodles are the perfect vehicle for the sauce and such a delightful shape and texture! The reason for 3/5 is that I think that the best part was just the pasta shape, it is truly a treat to have what handmade pasta can offer, but overall this was a very standard cacio e pepe, it could even have used more cracked black pepper. Ravioli Di Aragosta Al Nero Di Seppia (5/5): hehehehhehehhehehehehehhehehehehehhehehehehehehehehehehehe I don't ever reach for lobster, I think we should celebrate our convergent evolution kings (crabs) way more, but this lobster dish is one I would order again. She comes out with a decorative lobster head which was perfect for the "gram" (jesus I can't believe I said that in the year of our lord 2024) but then it's quickly whisked away to reveal a literal CROWN of raviolo pinched to form a double-ring cup. What a victory for fun pasta presentation, though I will say the top of the noodle was a little underdone, but the rest of the pasta sitting in the indulgent butter ragu was perfect. Salty and with generous chunks of lobster, fun to eat and explore. Lamb duo (4/5): perfect lamb chops accompanied by a lamb ragu. I was a little confused by the additional pesto and ricotta puree, the given portion was huge and too much to comfortably finish and enjoy with the lamb so I was puzzled. Portion is kind of small but it makes sense for the kind of dish, I don't think I'll get it again for this reason tho. Carotine Grigliate (4/5): a great carrot side! And finally, the star of my heart, the tomato dessert. It's not easy to finish strong on a multi-course meal and yet this dessert feels like a symphonic finale! Pomodoro E Basilico (5/5): she comes out looking like a tomato, plump, with shiny and taut skin, plus it literally has a real tomato stem. The dishware is chilled to preserve the basil sorbet and to protect the TOMATO. a TOMATO. It's just so whimsical I love it so much!! The tomato is filled with raspberry compote and yogurt mousse and tbh I was a little surprised that they didn't go for more of a tomato flavor route but I really love yogurt mousse so I wasn't disappointed by any means. The real magic comes with including a bite of the basil sorbet, it tastes like the smell of picking tomatoes off the vines, it's punchy and not saccharine at all, it's the perfect complement to the tomato, especially when touched with olive oil. All I could ask is actually a bit more bite from balsamic vinegar and more olive oil. I look forward to recommending this dessert and delighting my friends. I'm quite happy I tried Ummo, she won't be a regular destination for me but she will always be a special one and a memorable one. read more
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3 years ago
Went back to Ummo after a while and I'm so sad that their service has deteriorated. The food is still good, although inconsistent. We ordered the chicken and the potato side and it looked completely different than the previous times that we have ordered those same exact dishes. They also took a lot of the items of their menu and it's a much much smaller menu now. The service was terrible. Our server was not paying attention at all. He didn't bother to check if we all had plates and silverware or water glasses. We had to ask him for everything. He forgot two drinks for my friends and made us repeat some orders because he looked like he was never paying attention. The service was extremely slow. We were there for 3 hours, because our server wouldn't show up in a timely manner to take our order. We reminded him of the birthday on the table and I had communicated with Ummo before our reservation too and they didn't do anything for the birthday boy. I had to ask our server for a candle so we could at least put it on the desert that we ordered. Also, in desserts only their tiramisu is good. Do not try the tomato desert or the tartufo ( which my friend pointed out tastes like a wet towel). While their food is always delicious, I am extremely hesitant to come back because of the service and the lack of attention to requests for special occasions. read more
I've been to this restaurant a couple of times now. The last time I went was to take my friend out for her birthday. The ambience and decor are fantastic! We started with the Arancini. I love all the cheese oozing out when you cut into it. Delicious! The star of the show for me is the risotto sprinkled with truffles. I cannot wait to go back. :) read more
Ummo was a delight. Ambience is very classy and pleasing. We reached 15 mins early for our table so we had to wait a few mins to be seated. The service was really fast. The whole place smelled of freshly brewed espresso and it was delightful. We ordered the Mezcal Mafioso, Gimlet and the Negroni. They all were pretty good. We ordered the Cacio e Pepe, Arancini, Burrata e Avocado, Gnocchi e Patate, and Pollo Rosso. The food overall, was scrumptious except for the Arancini which I was excited about the most. The highlight of the dinner were the desserts. The Pomodoro e Basilica was sooooo good. The tomato shaped dessert was too pretty to eat. We really loved the tomato and raspberry combination in this dessert. The 22 W Tiramisu also looked too pretty to eat, however the amaretto was a little too strong in this one. The crunchy outer shell of this dessert was really tasty though. Overall, the restaurant was slightly on the pricier side, but it was worth it. read more
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