Alpana

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   Wen

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Exceptional service! We are thoroughly impressed and look forward to returning in the future.
   

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   Ashley

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Came here for my birthday, absolutely amazing. Food was AMAZING, the ambiance was fantastic. They treated my friends and me very well. The service that was given was beyond my expectations! I will definitely be coming back here!
   

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   laura

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food was very creative. Excellent ambiance. The service and waiter was fantastic. He made the experience. Rare to find nowadays…
   

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   Amy

   VIP

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Food is always good. However the heated porch is not the same experience as the dining room. They have crammed way too many tables in there and they are squeezing 4 people at a table that is too small. This is not an inexpensive meal and this porch seating does not match the level of service, the quality of food and the cost. We will be back but only if we can book the dining room.
   

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   Ellenna

   VIP

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Delicious food and wine; beautiful decor! Great vegetarian options.
   

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   MacKenzie

   VIP

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Dinner was great as usual. The burger was amazing, as well as both pasta dishes that were ordered. We also always get the chicken masala meatballs!
   

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   Alex

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   I had an incredible evening at Alpana! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for a memorable night. The *hamachi* was absolutely fantastic – fresh, delicate, and bursting with flavor, it was a true standout. I followed that with their pasta, which was simply excellent. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta itself had the perfect texture. The filet was tender and cooked to perfefction. But what truly elevated the experience was the music. It was cathartic and incredibly engaging, setting a relaxed yet energetic vibe that perfectly led into the next venue at the House of Blues. The whole evening felt seamlessly connected, and the energy in the air was palpable. Whether you’re looking for a cozy night out or an experience that flows into something bigger, Alpana definitely delivered. Highly recommend!
   

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   Nicholas

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   Great first experience. Food and Service was excelelent!
   

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   Carlo

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   My wife and 2 friends went to Alpana for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night. The decor was pleasant and interesting. The noise level was tolerable, although the intensity and selection of music became an issue for one of my guests. Our waiter was efficient but not personable. The wait staff was also efficient at removing used dishes. 5 stars to Albana for not implementing the bogus credit card fees and other charges supposedly used to provide workers with benefits that should be included in their overhead cost. The cocktails were good. We ate the appetizers before ordering our main dishes. We do this frequently to avoid getting all of our food at the same time. The starters included, butter chicken meatballs ,whipped feta and honey truffle, crispy polenta and mushrooms, Kale and faro salad, and French onion soup. Out of all of these the French onion soup was my favorite, and in and of itself could have been a meal. They were all good but nothing outstanding. Striped sea bass was good but the celery root sauce didn’t enhance the flavor of the fish. We were excited to taste the New Zealand venison loin. It was cooked to a nice rare-medium rare, yet it was dry tasting and not juicy. We expected a gamey flavor, but the texture was slightly like liver. This was our least favorite item. We thought it was good overall. Nothing was exceptional. But it was still good. Overall we gave Alpana a 3.5 rating.
   

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    Will

    VIP

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

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

    Very comfortable experience, would recommend! Will be going back!
    

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