Honestly went into it not expecting it to be good. This place is the real deal. Everything was wonderfully. It was a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Zenobi
This was an amazing experience! A must do!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Moran
I mean, it's a Michelin restaurant. No one will be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Becker
One of our favorite culinary experiences since moving to Chicago. Warm, intimate vibe and each course is more spectacular than the last. Excited to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alphonso Jackson
Excellent. Excellent food very well.Put together have to try it again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Serkant Kaptan
It was a really good experience but not as great as the last time we were here few yeara back. Couple of dishes had significant execution issues including the french fries, vanilla ice cream dish being too salty. The pheasant broth had the same seasoning problem and the pheasant was also overcooked. The melon, prosciutto pallette cleanser was also far from the mark. Thatnsaid, the lamb, the early grey tea desert and the smoked lake trout was really good. All and all, I am split if this was a great experience that would be expected from a Michelin restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Claire Okkema
Went with my fiancé and really enjoyed the meal. Very similar to Duck Sel. Warm hosts and loved the food - very approachable with a twist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Douglas
Novel conception. Poor execution. Overall, the food was mildly interesting and lacked the complexity expected with a Michelin rating. Frankly, leaves one to question Michelin's criteria and legitimacy, in general.
It's a good time with friends, and you'll enjoy yourself, but the food is a distant third on the list, if you bring your own libations... which means... you can just stay home.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Conner Smith
Mind blowing dinner experience at a very reasonable price. El Ideas delivers on their mission to provide a fine dining experience in a more approachable and accessible way. The food was truly incredible, at the end of each course we were left wanting more. Don't confuse that statement with the portions not being appropriate, they absolutely were, we just couldn't get enough because it was just that good!! El Ideas has their game dialed in. The service flows at a comfortable pace, we felt very welcomed, you can tell the staff is passionate in their efforts, and many dishes reached the level of perfection in our humble opinion. I highly recommend this wonderful and memorable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Cozzi
Artistic food and delicious. Chef was informative and creative and each dish was a delight.
Gentlemen who was the hostess was very rude and dismissive. While asking for assistance he began to remove my arm from holding the door open and closed it on us. There are great reviews on the food but I would not come back to try it due to him being the first impression.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Wendy Gross
How good is the food you ask? Lick your plate delicious!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vinson Danh
Literally the highlight of our recent trip to Chicago. EL Ideas was our first foray into the world of Michelin guide dining and the team lead by Chef Phillip Foss were our remarkable hosts for the evening.
They've made fine dining fun and whimsical in the best of ways, doing away with the stuffiness and presumptuousness that can often stereotype a high end restaurant. All of us diners were encouraged to actively walk around the restaurant and interact with the chefs and staff.
We learned so much about the food, not just from their beautiful descriptions but also from the team as they meticulously played every detail. Furthermore, Phillip and his team took extra special care to take care of everyone's dietary needs without sacrificing flavor or presentation.
We loved this experience and would highly recommend it anyone who values food and experiencing as it should be: in an intimate setting with people who care.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Compton
Make a reservation and got an email to confirm. Confirmed. Tried to call in and reach someone to double check. No number listed. Arrived and they told me I was supposed to pay ahead and my double confirmation was not enough. My ticket had closed out and I was not allowed to pay, I was only able to hit confirm on the two of us attending. Get a better system.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sonia Matos
Excellent vibes and delicious food! They kept our wine very chill (BYOB)
We came for my bday and loved the experience 😁. Would def do it again if we come back to Chicago!
Honestly went into it not expecting it to be good. This place is the real deal. Everything was wonderfully. It was a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was an amazing experience! A must do!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I mean, it's a Michelin restaurant. No one will be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite culinary experiences since moving to Chicago. Warm, intimate vibe and each course is more spectacular than the last. Excited to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent.
Excellent food very well.Put together have to try it again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a really good experience but not as great as the last time we were here few yeara back. Couple of dishes had significant execution issues including the french fries, vanilla ice cream dish being too salty. The pheasant broth had the same seasoning problem and the pheasant was also overcooked. The melon, prosciutto pallette cleanser was also far from the mark. Thatnsaid, the lamb, the early grey tea desert and the smoked lake trout was really good. All and all, I am split if this was a great experience that would be expected from a Michelin restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Went with my fiancé and really enjoyed the meal. Very similar to Duck Sel. Warm hosts and loved the food - very approachable with a twist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Novel conception. Poor execution. Overall, the food was mildly interesting and lacked the complexity expected with a Michelin rating. Frankly, leaves one to question Michelin's criteria and legitimacy, in general.
It's a good time with friends, and you'll enjoy yourself, but the food is a distant third on the list, if you bring your own libations... which means... you can just stay home.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Mind blowing dinner experience at a very reasonable price. El Ideas delivers on their mission to provide a fine dining experience in a more approachable and accessible way. The food was truly incredible, at the end of each course we were left wanting more. Don't confuse that statement with the portions not being appropriate, they absolutely were, we just couldn't get enough because it was just that good!! El Ideas has their game dialed in. The service flows at a comfortable pace, we felt very welcomed, you can tell the staff is passionate in their efforts, and many dishes reached the level of perfection in our humble opinion. I highly recommend this wonderful and memorable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Artistic food and delicious. Chef was informative and creative and each dish was a delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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Gentlemen who was the hostess was very rude and dismissive. While asking for assistance he began to remove my arm from holding the door open and closed it on us. There are great reviews on the food but I would not come back to try it due to him being the first impression.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
How good is the food you ask?
Lick your plate delicious!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Literally the highlight of our recent trip to Chicago. EL Ideas was our first foray into the world of Michelin guide dining and the team lead by Chef Phillip Foss were our remarkable hosts for the evening.
They've made fine dining fun and whimsical in the best of ways, doing away with the stuffiness and presumptuousness that can often stereotype a high end restaurant. All of us diners were encouraged to actively walk around the restaurant and interact with the chefs and staff.
We learned so much about the food, not just from their beautiful descriptions but also from the team as they meticulously played every detail. Furthermore, Phillip and his team took extra special care to take care of everyone's dietary needs without sacrificing flavor or presentation.
We loved this experience and would highly recommend it anyone who values food and experiencing as it should be: in an intimate setting with people who care.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Make a reservation and got an email to confirm. Confirmed. Tried to call in and reach someone to double check. No number listed. Arrived and they told me I was supposed to pay ahead and my double confirmation was not enough. My ticket had closed out and I was not allowed to pay, I was only able to hit confirm on the two of us attending. Get a better system.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent vibes and delicious food! They kept our wine very chill (BYOB)
We came for my bday and loved the experience 😁. Would def do it again if we come back to Chicago!
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