EL ideas

2419 W 14th St, Chicago
(312) 226-8144

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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...
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...
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...

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