Your dinner at Ateium starts with a walk down an unassuming alleyway & into this airy, chic dining space seemingly hidden from the outside world. It was a delightful way to start the dining experience. The staff was absolutely incredible, the perfect vibe of professionalism & casualness that makes you feel like you're right at home. Our drinks came promptly & were absolutely delightful. The food was, INCREDIBLE. Desert was a dream. I didn't think it could get any better but then our waiter informed us of their bar next door. A jazzy little spot with a live DJ & a bit of Miami flair. Perfect for a night cap. Incredibly smitten with this place & cannot wait to come back!
Incredible brunch! Food and drinks were amazing and we felt cozy and well taken care of. Definitely will return for Happy Hour and dinner. Highly recommend!! And great for groups too
Roro
Food tasted good, but for lunch time, the options were limited. The cocktails were good. Service was okay when they approached the table, but it felt odd as if the servers in general were avoiding any contact with patrons (observed that throughout the restaurant not just our table). Seemed a bit odd. The bathroom is very very odd, super dark, especially where the black toilet is. Gives very uncomfortable feeling like it's dirty and they are hiding it and we saw so many people using a flashlight going in and out. And they don't have seat covers. For such a nice place, that was a big deal to be honest. Overall was okay, but I given the things I mentioned, not sure If I would want to go back.
The food has really gone downhill. The menu is small and nothing on it was noteworthy. For the prices I was shocked how bad it was. Greasy and unappetizing. Cavatelli was chewy and bland, and the presentation was just weird with one slice of salami on top. Salads were enormous but roughly put together with no presentation - like just a huge pile of stuff. Pacing of food was off and left our table overcrowded. Steak sauce was basically mayonnaise. My bubbly wine was served in a wine glass instead of a flute. What happened to this place??
Carly
Wonderful spot for any meal. I have been here several times with my husband, and have enjoyed every meal and drink. I recently recommended it to my older parents as a good brunch spot to take visiting friends--it was a total hit, and they all raved about it to me. Great atmosphere, beautiful location. And I love that I can make reservations-- I'm not a person who can wait 2 hours on the sidewalk for brunch...
I go for their oysters and happy hour menu. The burgers are usually good the last three times I went but this time it seemed old and microwaved. Oysters, fries and aranccini rice was fire though!
Save yourself the headache—literally. This place is awful. Yes, the ambiance is lovely, but it's not worth the terrible service, sub-par food, and sneaking overcharges. They're understaffed & it shows. Had to wait 30 minutes for a reservation that we showed up 5 minutes early for. We asked for whatever was quickest, which ended up being the tables in the alley. Maybe that's why the service was so awful? Both food & drinks took forever to get to the table. Despite relaying our order crystal clear, it came out wrong. Took our server 20 minutes to check on us after the food came, so getting the correct side took even longer, to the point we had already finished our entrées. Someone at the table ordered a canned beer when we finally received the correct side. No joke: it took 20 minutes to get it. Everyone at the table had already finished everything, so we requested the bill & sent the beer back. Didn't realize until later they still charged for the beer we didn't even get. Hope it was worth it because no one in our party will ever give this establishment another dollar of our money.
Forrestpierson8
I can only speak on what our table ordered which was the French toast w/cinnamon topped with an apple strudel. The toast was tasty, well prepared although the sugar level was over the top & overbearing. Also the coffee drinks ordered were mediocre w/room for improvement in flavor& presentation.
Maya
The food at atrium is always delicious but the service is always subpar. Our waitress came around maybe 3 times during the entire 2.5 hours we were there. And then when we tried to add something to our order she told us that the kitchen had already closed and we couldn't add anything from the brunch menu without any warning or checking in on us for maybe 30 minutes prior to that. Food and ambience always great though.
MK10
Pretty good food and decent ambiance. The service was some of the worst I have ever received, anywhere. The manager came to try and help and only made it 10 times worse. If I owned this restaurant, I would be extremely embarrassed by my staff. The host with some dreads was the only friendly person we encountered working here.
My friends, family and I had great dining experience! All of our food and drinks were spectacular! We all were so impressed with dinner it overshadow our concert at the Greek Theater that evening. #Chicago
LeahC
It was my first time at Atrium. I absolutely love the space it's like a secret oasis tucked away. I forgot I was in L.a in the best way. The food was incredible, traditional yet with a new flair. It was homey yet exciting. Service was some of the best I've had on the west coast where I find you just don't get good quality servers. Five stars for Atrium! <3
JakeB
The Atrium has, by far, the most juicy, tender, flavorful steak I've ever tasted. Even the salad was incredible. Every ingredient must have been picked from the garden moments before serving. Truly perfect service from the staff. Our server is a pro, their whole team is simply excellent. This was my second time eating here and I'll be going back again and again.
PhilP
This restaurant is fantastic! Food was creative and delicious! Drinks were well balanced and awesome! Our server, Tanner, was the icing on the cake! Phenomenal experience all around! Can't miss spot!!
The service here is absolutely atrocious. My husband and I came here for breakfast, it was pretty quiet and not busy. Our server took our order but when our food came out they made the wrong dish for my husband. So I sat there for another 20 minutes with my dish getting cold until my husband's came out. On top of that, they had completely forgotten the biscuits and jam we had also ordered so we had to remind them about that too. We got a half hearted belated “sorry” from our server, and they only took off the $6 biscuits off our check, when in reality, they should've comped one of the dishes since they completely ruined our dining experience (my food got cold and my husband got his order like 45 minutes after we placed it). On top of that, our server was never anywhere to be found, she never checked up on us even after the whole dish debacle, and she was rude more than once. She clearly didn't want to be there, and she was always hanging out in the back kitchen chatting away while we were constantly looking for someone to alert our dining issue to, or to ask for a coffee or tea refill. Our experience was such a shame because the food was actually delicious, but it was completely ruined by the rude, inattentive, and uncaring service. This place needs a major overhaul in management. We had such a frustrating experience, and will never be back.
Your dinner at Ateium starts with a walk down an unassuming alleyway & into this airy, chic dining space seemingly hidden from the outside world. It was a delightful way to start the dining experience. The staff was absolutely incredible, the perfect vibe of professionalism & casualness that makes you feel like you're right at home. Our drinks came promptly & were absolutely delightful. The food was, INCREDIBLE. Desert was a dream. I didn't think it could get any better but then our waiter informed us of their bar next door. A jazzy little spot with a live DJ & a bit of Miami flair. Perfect for a night cap. Incredibly smitten with this place & cannot wait to come back!
Incredible brunch! Food and drinks were amazing and we felt cozy and well taken care of. Definitely will return for Happy Hour and dinner. Highly recommend!! And great for groups too
Food tasted good, but for lunch time, the options were limited. The cocktails were good. Service was okay when they approached the table, but it felt odd as if the servers in general were avoiding any contact with patrons (observed that throughout the restaurant not just our table). Seemed a bit odd. The bathroom is very very odd, super dark, especially where the black toilet is. Gives very uncomfortable feeling like it's dirty and they are hiding it and we saw so many people using a flashlight going in and out. And they don't have seat covers. For such a nice place, that was a big deal to be honest. Overall was okay, but I given the things I mentioned, not sure If I would want to go back.
The food has really gone downhill. The menu is small and nothing on it was noteworthy. For the prices I was shocked how bad it was. Greasy and unappetizing. Cavatelli was chewy and bland, and the presentation was just weird with one slice of salami on top. Salads were enormous but roughly put together with no presentation - like just a huge pile of stuff. Pacing of food was off and left our table overcrowded. Steak sauce was basically mayonnaise. My bubbly wine was served in a wine glass instead of a flute. What happened to this place??
Wonderful spot for any meal. I have been here several times with my husband, and have enjoyed every meal and drink. I recently recommended it to my older parents as a good brunch spot to take visiting friends--it was a total hit, and they all raved about it to me. Great atmosphere, beautiful location. And I love that I can make reservations-- I'm not a person who can wait 2 hours on the sidewalk for brunch...
I go for their oysters and happy hour menu. The burgers are usually good the last three times I went but this time it seemed old and microwaved. Oysters, fries and aranccini rice was fire though!
Save yourself the headache—literally. This place is awful. Yes, the ambiance is lovely, but it's not worth the terrible service, sub-par food, and sneaking overcharges. They're understaffed & it shows. Had to wait 30 minutes for a reservation that we showed up 5 minutes early for. We asked for whatever was quickest, which ended up being the tables in the alley. Maybe that's why the service was so awful? Both food & drinks took forever to get to the table. Despite relaying our order crystal clear, it came out wrong. Took our server 20 minutes to check on us after the food came, so getting the correct side took even longer, to the point we had already finished our entrées. Someone at the table ordered a canned beer when we finally received the correct side. No joke: it took 20 minutes to get it. Everyone at the table had already finished everything, so we requested the bill & sent the beer back. Didn't realize until later they still charged for the beer we didn't even get. Hope it was worth it because no one in our party will ever give this establishment another dollar of our money.
I can only speak on what our table ordered which was the French toast w/cinnamon topped with an apple strudel. The toast was tasty, well prepared although the sugar level was over the top & overbearing. Also the coffee drinks ordered were mediocre w/room for improvement in flavor& presentation.
The food at atrium is always delicious but the service is always subpar. Our waitress came around maybe 3 times during the entire 2.5 hours we were there. And then when we tried to add something to our order she told us that the kitchen had already closed and we couldn't add anything from the brunch menu without any warning or checking in on us for maybe 30 minutes prior to that. Food and ambience always great though.
Pretty good food and decent ambiance. The service was some of the worst I have ever received, anywhere. The manager came to try and help and only made it 10 times worse. If I owned this restaurant, I would be extremely embarrassed by my staff. The host with some dreads was the only friendly person we encountered working here.
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My friends, family and I had great dining experience! All of our food and drinks were spectacular! We all were so impressed with dinner it overshadow our concert at the Greek Theater that evening. #Chicago
It was my first time at Atrium. I absolutely love the space it's like a secret oasis tucked away. I forgot I was in L.a in the best way. The food was incredible, traditional yet with a new flair. It was homey yet exciting. Service was some of the best I've had on the west coast where I find you just don't get good quality servers. Five stars for Atrium! <3
The Atrium has, by far, the most juicy, tender, flavorful steak I've ever tasted. Even the salad was incredible. Every ingredient must have been picked from the garden moments before serving. Truly perfect service from the staff. Our server is a pro, their whole team is simply excellent. This was my second time eating here and I'll be going back again and again.
This restaurant is fantastic! Food was creative and delicious! Drinks were well balanced and awesome! Our server, Tanner, was the icing on the cake! Phenomenal experience all around! Can't miss spot!!
The service here is absolutely atrocious. My husband and I came here for breakfast, it was pretty quiet and not busy. Our server took our order but when our food came out they made the wrong dish for my husband. So I sat there for another 20 minutes with my dish getting cold until my husband's came out. On top of that, they had completely forgotten the biscuits and jam we had also ordered so we had to remind them about that too. We got a half hearted belated “sorry” from our server, and they only took off the $6 biscuits off our check, when in reality, they should've comped one of the dishes since they completely ruined our dining experience (my food got cold and my husband got his order like 45 minutes after we placed it). On top of that, our server was never anywhere to be found, she never checked up on us even after the whole dish debacle, and she was rude more than once. She clearly didn't want to be there, and she was always hanging out in the back kitchen chatting away while we were constantly looking for someone to alert our dining issue to, or to ask for a coffee or tea refill. Our experience was such a shame because the food was actually delicious, but it was completely ruined by the rude, inattentive, and uncaring service. This place needs a major overhaul in management. We had such a frustrating experience, and will never be back.
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