Adalina

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   Jennifer

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I enjoyed everything very much and very grateful for the gesture of surprising us with a dessert for our anniversary! Look forward to paying you a visit again.
   

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   AdalinaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, and we’re so happy we could make your anniversary a little extra special with a surprise dessert. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit in the future. Congratulations again, and thank you for choosing us to celebrate! Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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   Calvin

   VIP

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for the special brunch menu, a collaboration between Chef Soo and his Top Chef cast member, Savannah Miller, of M Tempura in Durham, NC. We had a wonderful tasting menu at M Tempura during the Top Chef Wisconsin season and their collaborative menu was elegant and refined. We had a slight hiccup waiting over 30 mins for our third course so we had a lot of time to soak in the atmosphere within Adina’s very elegant dining room. Otherwise the service was very attentive.
   

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   AdalinaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Calvin, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tasting menu during the collaboration between Chef Soo and Chef Savannah. We apologize for the slight delay in receiving your third course. We understand how such waits can impact the dining experience, and we appreciate your patience. It's wonderful to know that the ambiance of Adalina's dining room provided a pleasant setting during this time. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon to experience our daily menu. Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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   Calvin

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommend! We came for the Top Chef Friends event and were able to meet Soo and Savannah. Food was creative and delicious, service was excellent!
   

   AdalinaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Calvin, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Top Chef Friends event and had the opportunity to meet Chef Soo and Chef Savannah. It's great to know that you found the food creative and delicious, and that the service met your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience! Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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   Jeff

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing all around the board. Ambience, food, service all great! 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
   

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   roman

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The interior and service is top notch. But the food is over creative, too much sauces in each dish, not allowing to get a taste of the main ingredient , such as bur burrata or octopus. Don't even try the desserts, it's embarrassing for Italian cuisine. They ruined the classic Tiramisu with the ice cream and the cake itself was very mushy. The other one called pannacotta cake ,is even worth. Simple piece of a biscuit topped with something very sweet , but far from pannacotta cheese taste. Finally alcohol is very expensive , especially domestic red vines are more expensive than Italian, which cost $15 in the stores ,but they sell for $60, not even mentioning Californian vines, which start from $100 up to $300 or more. For one time experience maybe ok, but not for regular dining.
   

   AdalinaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Roman, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the interior and service, but we’re truly sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations. We aim to highlight the main ingredients in each dish, and it’s disappointing to hear that the sauces and desserts were not to your liking. As for the pricing, we understand your concerns, and we always strive to offer a premium dining experience. While we regret that your experience didn’t meet expectations, we sincerely hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity. I’ll be reaching out to you privately with my contact information, and we would really appreciate the chance to connect and ensure a better experience in the future. Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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   Alek

   Detroit

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Interesting twist on some Italian favorites. Salmon portion kind of on the small side. The chicken Milanese seemed to be overcooked. It was good but not anything that would make me come back there instead of choosing a traditional Italian restaurant.
   

   AdalinaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Alek, Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We’re glad you enjoyed the unique twist on some Italian classics. We're sorry to hear that the salmon portion felt small and that the chicken Milanese didn’t meet expectations. We strive to create dishes that stand out, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We hope that, despite this, you’ll consider giving us another try in the future as we continue to improve. If you'd like to discuss further, feel free to reach out to me. I'll be sending my contact information privately. Best, Sofia, Adalina Chicago
   

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   christopher

   VIP

   Chicago

   23 reviews

   3.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The service was horrific. And I'm in service. It took 20 mins to just get a cocktail. A friend with celiac ordered gluten free so they took it upon them selves to make ALL of our food gluten free. Needless to say, it was awful. The drinks were ok, but overpriced. The team was WAY more invested in catering to the D List Celebrity that was dining with them. I don't care who is dining, it shouldn't hinder our experience. I'll make sure to pass this along to my large network of people I am Connected with who enjoy Going out and eating great food. I was embarrassed as I was entertaining out of town quests. It wasn't our specific server that was the issue, he was great, there were too many "cooks in the kitchen" as they say. I went 1/2 my meal with no utensils After asking for flatware multiple times. At this price point and caliber we expected much more. I wish yall luck. Never again!
   

   AdalinaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Christopher. We’re truly sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations. It’s disappointing to hear about the delays and service issues you experienced, and we apologize for the frustration caused by the food preparation and lack of utensils. This is certainly not the level of service we strive for, and we will address your feedback with our team to understand what went wrong and ensure this doesn’t happen again moving forward. We appreciate your honesty and hope that, despite this experience, you’ll consider giving us another chance. I will be reaching out privately with my contact information. We’d love the opportunity to discuss your experience further and hopefully make things right. Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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   KarenU

   VIP

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Walking up the stairs and into the restaurant I was immediately impressed by the seductive ambiance. We came in for happy hour and order almost everything from the menu. The presentation was lovely and the taste and textures were exquisite. We especially loved the oysters and the polenta cakes and the arancini! The Empire State of Mind was from the drink menu and was a great way to end my visit.
   

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   Lexie

   VIP

   Denver

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 19 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved our cocktails, food and the birthday cake at the end! They never rushed us and allowed us to enjoy each others company
   

   AdalinaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Lexie, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the cocktails, food, and the birthday cake! It’s great to know that you were able to take your time and enjoy each other's company without feeling rushed. We truly appreciate you choosing to celebrate with us and look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience soon! Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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    Craig

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    Food is ok and service is slow. Way too overpriced for the quality of food and experience.
    

    AdalinaResponded on 19 February 2025

    Hi Craig, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're sorry to hear that you had an off experience during your visit. We understand there are high expectations in fine dining, and we always aim to over-deliver. We truly value your input, and I’ll be reaching out privately with my contact information to learn more about your experience and work toward a solution. We appreciate your thoughts and hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience next time! Thank you, Sofia, Adalina Team
    

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