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Tru Restaurant
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Restaurants
676 N St Clair St
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
When planning on attending Tru, think of it as an experience. I wasn't sure what to prepare for...
More 1 year ago
When planning on attending Tru, think of it as an experience. I wasn't sure what to prepare for when going, and it was perfect from beginning to en...
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Volare
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Restaurants
201 E Grand Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
It was our first visit to Chicago, and Volare was highly recommended to us. Our waiter was very...
More 1 year ago
It was our first visit to Chicago, and Volare was highly recommended to us. Our waiter was very attentive and polite, and the atmosphere was inviting. The menu offered a variety of dishes which anyone would have difficulty choosing from, so I asked the waiter to surprise me with a dinner of his choice. I was brought Chicken Cacciatore and it was magnificent! The flavor and texture was everything that made every bite to be savored. The chicken was tender and covered in a perfectly cooked sauce made of fresh red peppers, mushrooms, onions, green olives... and the pasta was coated in a thin yet tasty tomato/garlic sauce which I have never tasted the likes of before. Later we walked by the Volare during rush dinner hour and it was packed. MY SUGGESTION would be to avoid the rush dinner hour so you could savore the experience of this small yet lovely place and all it has to offer. It is packed during dinner hour for a reason! Once home I tried to google recipes to duplicate this dish, but was unsuccessful in finding anything that closely matched the ingredients. Would I eat at Volare again during my next visit to Chicago? In a heartbeat!
Pros: Great Food
Cons: Dinner Hour Rush
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Highly recommended!
21 days ago
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Coast Sushi
Category:
Family Restaurants
2045 N Damen Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60647
(773) 360-5073
Coast is our favorite sushi restaurant in all of Chicago, and we have tried many! The best part is...
More 30 days ago
Coast is our favorite sushi restaurant in all of Chicago, and we have tried many! The best part is that you can bring your own wine, we always pack our favorite bottles, that way you know you are going to love your wine for the night.
The quality of the sashimi and maki rolls is fantastic. I can't get enough of the crunchy spicy tuna rolls! Everytime we dine there we find something new to try, usually reccomended by our waiter.
Pros: BYOB, atmosphere, and quality
Cons: you may have to wait for a table, make a reservation early
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For an amazing upscale Italian restaurant, Spiaggia is definitely the place to be! The restaurant...
More 12 months ago
For an amazing upscale Italian restaurant, Spiaggia is definitely the place to be! The restaurant is overlooking Lake Michigan which offers an amazing view and ambiance! Looking at the menu was quite overwhelming at first but the waiters are super friendly and will help you with any confusion! This is definitely one of the best fine dining Italian restaurants I've been to in Chicago!
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Suburb to city without recommended sources, (dry cleaner, florist, etc.) but when we received a...
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Suburb to city without recommended sources, (dry cleaner, florist, etc.) but when we received a peach tart from Bittersweet..i found my new sweet supplier...since that first tart, i have ordered over the phone and in person , pastries for all occasions...the wait staff is very knowledgeble and always come up (patiently) with good ideas when i start to hem and haw over decisions...to my great joy they even serve in a lovely cafe, wonderful tasting and creative meals....no more suburbs..hello Bittersweet
Pros: all thumbs up
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Le Bouchon
Category:
Local Favorite
1958 N Damen Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60647
I have enjoyed this chef's food for over 20 years, going back to La Fountaine, and I'll follow him...
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I have enjoyed this chef's food for over 20 years, going back to La Fountaine, and I'll follow him anywhere he chooses to go or open. All the best elements of bistro dining are present here, including tight seating and a lively, louder enviornment. The food is excellent, fresh and genuine. Come the dark of winter, there is little better than his hearty cassoulet with a good glass of Rhone. This is the standard that other bistros are judged by....
Pros: Le Sardine if this one is booked & good wine values.
Cons: not at the end of my block.....
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India House
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Restaurants
59 W Grand Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
(312) 212-3238
Very nice place
7 days ago
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This is a hide-away with extraordinary food well prepared in classic french style and an extensive...
More 9 months ago
This is a hide-away with extraordinary food well prepared in classic french style and an extensive list of affordable wines. We live in the neighborhood and love this restaurant. All I can say about the previous review is that homophobes should maybe stick to the suburbs where they belong. As for the sighting of the "usual household pest" have you ever heard of the term "projection"? Peace.
Pros: Unique location
Cons: May soon be discovered by out-of-towners
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Sapori Trattoria
Category:
Romantic Dining
2701 N Halsted St
Chicago,
Illinois 60614
This cozy Italian restaurant in Lincoln Park is an ideal spot for a romantic dinner for two. The...
More 2 years ago
This cozy Italian restaurant in Lincoln Park is an ideal spot for a romantic dinner for two. The European style table arrangements combined with candle light provides the ideal cozy setting. The food is fantastic. I normally order the grilled calamari which is fresh and delicately prepared. The lasagna is my favorite dish on the menu and arguably the best in the city. The wine list is robust with many Italian vintages. Overall, this is one of my favorite spots in Chicago.
Pros: Ambience, Food, Prices
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