Global Gourmet

102 E Jackson St, Carbondale
(618) 549-0771

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Do not recommend. The service is appalling.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 1

Robert Tolnai

Fantastic restaurant. One of the best in Southern Illinois.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dawn McKinley

Wow. Bad service. Sat down. Took about 15 minutes to be greeted. Another half hour to get a glass of wine. Not even busy At All!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Kt Forester

I have visited here four times and it has always been an enjoyable experience. Lately, the service is a bit lacking, but that may be residual from the covid lockdown.They are missing some wines they used to have that I loved, which they did not replace with anything similar.The tables are very close together so that you are obligated to talk to your neighbors- perhaps that is part of the ambiance? However, people have to move their tables over to let others move from their seats when they go to the bathroom or leave for the evening. It seems excessive. The prices are high enough that they could remove some seats for their visitors to be comfortable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon

Erin Brower Kopec

Great atmosphere, drinks, and dinner spot! Definitely recommend this unique spot in Carbondale!

Sedonia Sipes

This is the best restaurant in Carbondale. I held two business dinners here recently, and everyone loved the food. The chicken Marsala was sublime. Best crème brûlée I’ve ever had. Extensive wine list and real bartenders who can mix classic cocktails properly. My only complaint is that they don’t always have a vegetarian option on their rotating menu, so call first if your party needs vegetarian options and make sure they can accommodate.

Parking: The parking lot has meters but I’ve not had to pay recently.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sean David

Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned, staff were very polite and always available. The menu offers regular selections as well as ever changing specials so you can always experience different flavors no matter how many times you eat, which I think is awesome. That said, definitely going back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Artichoke Dip, Smoked Salmon

Tim Hart

The Chef is amazing, very talented. The service was terrific. I can't wait to go back!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sandra Blackman

The portions are small, but delicious. The atmosphere is "cozy". Very enjoyable dinner.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon

Allison Joseph

Global Gourmet is the brain child of Chef Andrea Barclay who brings her Culinary Institute of America training to small town southern Illinois. The restaurant specializes in wine and food pairings, so every time you eat there, there's a new surprising menu. Andrea travels the globe and brings her inspirations from her travels back to Carbondale. RIP to Tip, who was the jovial host at GG for many years.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katie Gunkel

My husband and I absolutely love this place! Great food and service. I’m on a dietary restriction due to my breastfed son having some sensitivities, everyone was so accommodating and helpful in making sure I had a “safe” and delicious meal. Forever grateful. ❤️

Jeff Buchanan

Wow, what a fantastic meal. I was there with a party of 10 and everyone said the same. I had the Pasta du jour and i dont remember the details but it was phenomenal, crab cakes were the best I've ever had, artichoke dip was delicious. Server was excellent and the owner came over and talked with us. There are no "buts" in this review. 5s all around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake, Vanilla Cheesecake, Artichoke Dip, Pasta Special

Jim & Maurine Orr

We recently celebrated a special birthday at Global Gourmet and was more than delighted with the service, food and hospitality given to us by our waiter and owner. We spent several hours there and wish we lived closer to have dinners on a regular basis.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Borsch soup

Jane Bongo

What an excellent bistro. Service, food and atmosphere were outstanding. I wish I could remember our servicer's name (#9 on the receipt on Sept 27). He was training a new server. They both were very attentive. G.G. adds a touch of sophistication to the Carbondale restaurant scene.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

rhonda branum

We came to celebrate our Anniversary & Mattie was a warm, fabulous waitress & the duck & salmon -as well as the chocolate bourbon pie! -were outstanding (would have enjoyed a small side of additional Hoisin Sauce with the duck). We sat in the quiet patio & had a truly lovely evening! Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon

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