A Taste of Europe in Chicago
Monday, April 10, 2006
When you walk into this intimate dining room, you will feel transported to a Viennese coffeehaus or a French cafe. It has that old world charm: waiters who know the menu and can recommend what you will really like, a sommelier that will find just the right bottle of wine at your price point, and perfect table settings with heavy linens, fine china, and good silverware. I haven't found a restaurant in Chicago other than Ambria that makes me feel like I was in Europe. The food is amazing, although pricey. This is an evening-out kind of place. You won't feel rushed. You won't feel like the chef is trying to "make a statement" with your food. You'll feel princely, special, as if everyone was just waiting for you to come to dinner that night. I highly recommend this place to everyone who is looking for great food and a charming atmosphere that you just don't often find any longer, which is too bad indeed!