Montarra
1491 S Randall Rd, Algonquin
(847) 458-0505
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Went to Montarra for out 49th wedding anniversary. When my husband made the reservation he was asked if it was a special occasion. As a result every person we were served by wished us a happy anniversary and we received special souvenir menus acknowledging the occasion. Everything was outstanding from my Apple Pie Old Fashioned to the English Toffee Sticky Pudding (served on a plate with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate syrup!). The service was the best we've had anywhere and the decor and ambience is beautiful. Would give them a 10 if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Duet of Beef Tenderloin Tips \u0026 Pecanwood Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Scallops, Steak, Soup, English Sticky Toffee Pudding
Hadn't been to Montarra for a few years, but went there recently to celebrate an anniversary. The service at first was not great, but improved as the meal went on. Ordered an appetizer of the bacon wrapped dates. They were good, but a little expensive for what you receive. I had the tenderloin and scallops, which was very tasty and my wife ordered a pistachio crusted sea bass. She liked her dish but thought the fish needed to be have more of the pistachio crust. We ended our meal with a slice of flourless chocolate cake with Happy Anniversary written on the plate. I forgot that our menu also said Happy Anniversary, which was a nice touch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I enjoyed this restaurant so much! The small plates were perfect and they pay special attention to every detail including your special event. The food and drinks were exactly what I wanted. I'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy was our waitress. She was attentive and also accurate with timing of wine, apps, dinner. Wine selection was ample. Food was exceptionally delicious. Montarra never disappoints.
I ordered The Caesar Salad and The Duck Confit. The salad was crisp and fresh with a dressing that had a fresh clean taste. The croutons may have been house made. They were infused with an interesting herbal blend. The duck confit consisted of two legs. The meat was fall of the bone delicious and the skin nice and crispy. I traded Brussels sprouts for the risotto and they were delicious. The broccolini was charred crispy. We had sticky toffee pudding for dessert- the best! The restaurant had an original Chihully chandelier. The whole vibe made it a good choice for a special dining experience (or not!)!
My husband and I went to Montarro's for a date night. The server we had was very friendly. The food was delicious, a little overpriced for a strip mall location, but the atmosphere inside was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, interesting flavors. Nice touch to give us menus that said Happy Anniversary on them (since we were celebrating), but disappointed that we didn't get a free dessert. Even cookies or a dish of ice cream would have been nice.
We had Sara as our server and she was amazing! The food was incredible and a perfect place for us to have our date night. Definitely will be back. Thank you!
There were 11 in our group and everyone raved about their meals, which were varied. I asked for a quieter section and they delivered. Very accommodating, great menu and wonderfully prepared dishes.
The food was exceptional. I began with the Lump Crab & Artichoke Stuffed Jumbo Mushrooms—easily the best I've had and a definite reorder. The French Onion Soup, served inside an onion, was flavorful and memorable. For the main course, I chose the 16oz Ribeye with a Boursin cheese crust, accompanied by bacon-braised Brussels sprouts. The steak was incredibly tender and flavorful, surpassing offerings from Ruth's Chris, Gibsons, and Cooper's Hawk. The cocktails were also well-crafted. This is now my go-to spot for a high-quality dining experience.
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The ambiance is amazing; such a beautiful place. Montana used to serve a cracker for bread service, but the new warm rolls with herbed butter are far superior. We had the October wine flight and enjoyed it immensely with our meal. I highly recommend the Amish chicken roulade. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the experience was delightful overall.
Last night was a great experience at Monterra. The Server, Michelle, is exceptional and our barkeep, Dakota is just plain amazing! The food was up to the level you would expect. Will return soon!!
This place is a hidden gem. Every time is the same great food and awesome service. Just love this place.
GREAT FOO AND SERVICE WAS PHENOMENAL. OUR WAITER MARK WAS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL AND PROVIDED US WITH A GREAT ANNIVERSARY DINNER EVEN BRINGING US A SPECIAL DESSERT! WOULD RECOMMEND AND EAT HERE AGAIN.
Have been going here for over 20 years. Always a great place and experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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