We enjoyed Easter Brunch and were very pleased with the experience. We were greeted by Alpana when we entered, which was quite a treat. It's good seeing her actively involved in running the restaurant since she's amazing.The decor is beautiful and bold. Our waitress was attentive and very friendly.Most importantly, the food was creative and delicious. Although there was a prix fixed brunch menu, there were plenty of items to chose from for each course. No one was disappointed.I'll return soon for a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vanessa Velasquez
This restaurant is a hidden gem! I’m honestly shocked it only has 4.4 stars. The atmosphere was amazing. We got the hamachi crudo, whipped feta and honey truffle, Garganelli Allá Rocina, Creste de Gallo ,Brussel sprouts, and soft serve. It was all delicious! We got wine and cocktails, the wine list is phenomenal. The service was impeccable and I will definitely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yosef Montgomery
I had an amazing time here on Valentine’s Day with my girlfriend. The prix fix menu was perfect. The soup, bread, and pasta couldn’t have been any better. The staff is so polite and fast that you will never have to worry about anything. To end the night they also have delicious desert options to help sweeten that palate.Vegetarian options: Just double check options with the waiter when orderingDietary restrictions: State all when placing reservations.Parking: Give yourself enough time to find parking. Whether you use spot hero or a paid street parking spot.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it’s seating actually right when you walk in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bonnie Watt
I had the best focaccia ever here. I could've eaten the whole load. But then I wouldn't have had room for the yummy squid ink pasta entree. This was my second visit after an equally delicious first visit for brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Katie Duxbury
Dietary restrictions: Excellent gluten free menu, and servers were all very aware and accommodating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Schusteric
My recent dining experience at Alpana was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we stepped in, the service was warm and attentive, setting the stage for a delightful evening. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home.Now, onto the food – it was simply outstanding. Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavors and expertly crafted with attention to detail. I highly recommend the steak. The ingredients were fresh, and the presentation was impeccable. Alpana's menu offers a diverse selection, catering to a variety of tastes while maintaining an authentic touch.Overall, I cannot recommend Alpana highly enough. With its impeccable service and delectable cuisine, it has undoubtedly earned its place as one of the finest dining establishments in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto Pasta, Striped Sea Bass, Steak Tartare, Cookies 'N Cream Sundae
Erika
John was single-handedly the best server I’ve ever met/experienced. He was so fun to talk to & offered wonderful insight. Thank you so much, John. You have a wonderful energy. We will be back! Someone give John a raise.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A B
Nice place to try out for meal.The food was good but expected much more, maybe because of the hype.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
ISANKAR SAIKIA
Excellent food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries with Black Truffle Aioli, Roasted Half Chicken
Canterbury Court
Amazing menu, wonderful atmosphere, great service, and excellent food. I would highly recommend.
Amazingly cool place! Industrial vibe. Very comfortable seating. Cinnamon rolls to die for! Bagel Lox and cream cheese platter scrumptious. This was brunch! Might need a reservation. Will return for dinner sometime! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! fantastic waiter too! They do not rush you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doug Hill
Unique dishes paired with wonderful wine. Excellent food and service. You won't go wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pranati Sumedha
The first course was amazing including the starter bread !!! Crispy Polenta with mushrooms had unique touch to it, and cauliflower soup with orange zest was the best version of cauliflowersoup I have had. The second course was okay but wouldn't say it was out of the world, I have had better short ribs and meatballs. Chocolate and carrot cakes were nice, but again, I have had better chocolate cakes and carrots cakes. The ambience was great, the staff were really nice. But towards the end, I think the waiter who was serving us, his shift got over, and we waited a very long time for them to take our plates away and serve the desert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lily F
Would give 6 stars if I could! This was the best service I’ve had in years (I used to work in the service industry) the staff here are true professionals! The food was incredible and we loved the atmosphere too. I’ll definitely be back!Tipped super high because they deserve every penny and my experience was so good. THIS is what you want when you are paying for a nice night out!!! Thank you for your service and delicious food that I still think about to this day❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana M
Came here for restaurant week and thought it was pretty solid. The food was not overly fantastic, and not bad, but satisfactory. I took a star off because I thought the service was pretty slow and the waitress forgot to bring us the bread at the start which was supposed to be apart of RW. Otherwise she was apologetic and accommodating.
We enjoyed Easter Brunch and were very pleased with the experience. We were greeted by Alpana when we entered, which was quite a treat. It's good seeing her actively involved in running the restaurant since she's amazing.The decor is beautiful and bold. Our waitress was attentive and very friendly.Most importantly, the food was creative and delicious. Although there was a prix fixed brunch menu, there were plenty of items to chose from for each course. No one was disappointed.I'll return soon for a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is a hidden gem! I’m honestly shocked it only has 4.4 stars. The atmosphere was amazing. We got the hamachi crudo, whipped feta and honey truffle, Garganelli Allá Rocina, Creste de Gallo ,Brussel sprouts, and soft serve. It was all delicious! We got wine and cocktails, the wine list is phenomenal. The service was impeccable and I will definitely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an amazing time here on Valentine’s Day with my girlfriend. The prix fix menu was perfect. The soup, bread, and pasta couldn’t have been any better. The staff is so polite and fast that you will never have to worry about anything. To end the night they also have delicious desert options to help sweeten that palate.Vegetarian options: Just double check options with the waiter when orderingDietary restrictions: State all when placing reservations.Parking: Give yourself enough time to find parking. Whether you use spot hero or a paid street parking spot.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it’s seating actually right when you walk in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the best focaccia ever here. I could've eaten the whole load. But then I wouldn't have had room for the yummy squid ink pasta entree. This was my second visit after an equally delicious first visit for brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dietary restrictions: Excellent gluten free menu, and servers were all very aware and accommodating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My recent dining experience at Alpana was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we stepped in, the service was warm and attentive, setting the stage for a delightful evening. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home.Now, onto the food – it was simply outstanding. Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavors and expertly crafted with attention to detail. I highly recommend the steak. The ingredients were fresh, and the presentation was impeccable. Alpana's menu offers a diverse selection, catering to a variety of tastes while maintaining an authentic touch.Overall, I cannot recommend Alpana highly enough. With its impeccable service and delectable cuisine, it has undoubtedly earned its place as one of the finest dining establishments in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto Pasta, Striped Sea Bass, Steak Tartare, Cookies 'N Cream Sundae
John was single-handedly the best server I’ve ever met/experienced. He was so fun to talk to & offered wonderful insight. Thank you so much, John. You have a wonderful energy. We will be back! Someone give John a raise.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place to try out for meal.The food was good but expected much more, maybe because of the hype.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries with Black Truffle Aioli, Roasted Half Chicken
Amazing menu, wonderful atmosphere, great service, and excellent food. I would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazingly cool place! Industrial vibe. Very comfortable seating. Cinnamon rolls to die for! Bagel Lox and cream cheese platter scrumptious. This was brunch! Might need a reservation. Will return for dinner sometime! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! fantastic waiter too! They do not rush you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unique dishes paired with wonderful wine. Excellent food and service. You won't go wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The first course was amazing including the starter bread !!! Crispy Polenta with mushrooms had unique touch to it, and cauliflower soup with orange zest was the best version of cauliflowersoup I have had. The second course was okay but wouldn't say it was out of the world, I have had better short ribs and meatballs. Chocolate and carrot cakes were nice, but again, I have had better chocolate cakes and carrots cakes. The ambience was great, the staff were really nice. But towards the end, I think the waiter who was serving us, his shift got over, and we waited a very long time for them to take our plates away and serve the desert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Would give 6 stars if I could! This was the best service I’ve had in years (I used to work in the service industry) the staff here are true professionals! The food was incredible and we loved the atmosphere too. I’ll definitely be back!Tipped super high because they deserve every penny and my experience was so good. THIS is what you want when you are paying for a nice night out!!! Thank you for your service and delicious food that I still think about to this day❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for restaurant week and thought it was pretty solid. The food was not overly fantastic, and not bad, but satisfactory. I took a star off because I thought the service was pretty slow and the waitress forgot to bring us the bread at the start which was supposed to be apart of RW. Otherwise she was apologetic and accommodating.