Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Chicago

My wife and I had a quick getaway to Chicago for her birthday. OpenTable booking made it simple to make reservations and any changes. Heads-up, parking will be a challenge so I recommend using valet! Make a reservation ahead of time to guarantee seating. The staff were very great at anticipating the wait time and so we did for 30 min since we arrived earlier. We were seated at the chef’s table which neither of us expected, and was a treat to experience. My wife enjoyed every bit of the good chaos in the kitchen and watching Ted & Kishaun (apologies for typo), prep the food with passion. Service was great all the way around and all the staff were attentive - kudos! The food, this is by far the highlight of the night and the trip! Flavor at its fullest and the portions are ample for two. We had the best empanadas to date, the skirt steak was a hit, and the pork belly was delish. Wrap dinner with apple pie is a a treat on its own. Thank you for making our trip and birthday celebration a memorable one.

We had an excellent experience at Fioretta. We are all frequent diners at some of Chicago’s finest restaurants. Fioretta is among the best. Everything from the cocktails, table side Caesar Salad to the scrumptious steaks and homemade pastas were spot on. Tiramisu, Lemon Meringue Pie and gelato deliciously ended this great meal. Service was excellent!

Absolutely incredible. We got a last minute reservation at the bar (luckily the one with backed seats). Ordered an array of cocktails, all delicious & well balanced. Our favorite dishes we’re still talking about were the potstickers and the goat slap noodles. But we also got the bao and the banana dumplings for dessert, and everything was exceptional. Unfortunately our server lacked in enthusiasm and personality, maybe having an off night, even our co-diners seated next to us noticed & commented. Luckily the food, cocktails, and other servers made up for it!

Excellent choice for a special dinner. Service and ambience was warm and inviting. Food was prepared perfectly. We had the dover sole and the linguini with clams. Would highly recommend!

First visit and dined to celebrate a birthday. Dark dimly lit Spanish restaurant with tables close together. However, servers are attentive and make the experience unique. Our server Yousef was top notch. He really enhanced the evening. The food and drinks topped it off. Great cocktails. Great wine list and sommelier. Food was unique and delicious. Some items are small but satisfying. The wagyu was excellent. Tender flavorful and juicy. Paired perfectly with our wine. Wonderful evening celebrating a birthday. Pricey but worth it. Also discovered there a cozy booths downstairs.