LAUREL
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LAUREL Reviews
21 ratings
I got to be honest, I didn't actually eat at Talbott Cucina. I want to be fair and not criticize their food, since I didn't have any, but I will comment on the rest. I made a reservation on OpenTable (and even confirmed it two days before), then, when I arrived on the day and at the time of my reservation, apparently the restaurant itself is closed for remodeling, so the hotel moved all restaurant operations into a tiny (think 30 people max) room off the lobby. When I got there,...read full review
Ambience was nice and cozy. Wasn't too loud and esthetically pleasing. Service was good and fairly attentive. Some folks at our table had about half of their food left that they were hoping to take home, and their plates were taken without asking whether they planned to take what they had left. It was done so quickly they didn't have a chance to make the request. Also, felt like we were being rushed out near the end even though it wasn't busy and it was still an hour before close.
Initial impression was it's just a hotel bar kitchen! Boy were we wrong! Ordered off the menu delicious eggs and Mediterranean omelet with a side of salad and compote of fruit and cream with just enough cream! Tasty tea to rival any barista with steamed skim milk and honey. Perfect breakfast on a cold day! Will definitely return!
LAUREL is a cozy and esthetically pleasing restaurant located in a boutique hotel in the Gold Coast/Magnificent Mile neighborhood. The atmosphere is magical, with twinkle lights on tree-lined Delaware Street and big comfy chairs creating a lounge feel. Though bustling, the restaurant maintains a nice balance and isn’t too loud. Service is generally good and attentive, though there have been instances of plates being cleared too quickly. The menu offers delightful choices like delicious eggs and Mediterranean omelet for breakfast, mezze plate with customizable dips, and fresh salmon. The expertly crafted cocktails and tasty tea with steamed skim milk and honey are also noteworthy. The staff, from host to server, enhance the positive experience, making LAUREL a charming secret hideaway worth returning to.