Either you get it, or you don't. This is dining as entertainment. The food is outstanding, the concepts are amazing. But there are some people who will probably not get it. The staff is spot on, and if you are willing to play along, you'll have a great night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Baydoun Baydoun
Next changes its theme frequently, and the creativity behind each new menu is impressive. Some concepts shine brighter than others, but the team’s commitment to reinvention is admirable. Execution was strong, though not every dish reached the same level. A very good restaurant that earns four stars for innovation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Courtney Kellum
Amazing, once in a lifetime experience with Space at Next. The service was attentive and engaged ( they actually cared about my experience ). The experience was unworldly and the food was unique and eye-opening. I adored this meal and wish I lived in Chicago to experience it again.
One regret was splurging on the wine tasting. It was too much wine, and I didn’t appreciate the pairing (others might). I wish I had a few glasses ala carte instead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leahley Alawi
This place was great! We went to celebrate my partner starting her phd in Chicago and the dinner was fantastic. I can't even remember all the courses at this point, but some standouts were the psychedelic beef and the sablefish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Kwok
Based on my Michelin restaurant experiences, this is by far the worst. The environment is poor, with tables placed too close together, and the birthday surprise felt cheap and uninspired. Very disappointing. The food was mediocre, and the server seemed rushed while explaining each dish. It honestly felt more like dining at a fast-food place. To make matters worse, the server’s clothes touched the foam on my drink and they accidentally dropped my catalog.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Prajakta Yerpude
SPACE theme and the food was amazing! The flavors were intense and as expected did not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julesean Onorato
Two words: Duck Press 🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pamela Johnson
Amazing experience! The food was incredible!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eliana Moore
Went to Next Restaurant for dinner last night in Fulton Market. We booked the Tuscany‑theme tasting menu. The presentations looked slick, but some dishes tasted underwhelming and a few parts just felt gimmicky. Service was polite but a little stiff. Definitely not the foodie thrill I’d hoped for—left kinda underwhelmed given the steep price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
SG
Next is always enjoyable and this current “Present” Massimo Bottura menu is very fun. The first bites, the fish and chips (not at all like fish and chips you’ve had before), the “cappucino” style salad - amazing. So acidic and so delicious.
The only course that didn’t hit the mark for me was the tortellini with broth. It felt like a departure from the rest of the menu, and unless you add the crab pasta course (yummy and worth it), the pasta dish wouldn’t have hit the mark. The spiced broth flavours were strong, and didn’t feel cohesive with the rest of the menu.
The plates were cleared very very fast this time and we were hungry so it was okay, but the service did feel a tadddd rushed compared to previous visits.
Nonetheless, always a great time and can’t wait to come back for the future!
Food was superb! Exceeded expectations for a single star restaurant. We were there for the Massimo Bottura collab and it was magical. We also had a non-alcoholic pairing and it was amazing!
The service though was so so. Good overall, but we felt rushed. I was literally asked if I can grab the grissini in my hand, so a server could take the bread plate away (a no no for that kind of a restaurant). And same guy took a plate away later while my wife was still eating.
The other thing that didn’t match the food level is the atmosphere. It was very loud. Tables are too close together and music selection was not befitting the food.
Food is already at 2* without doubt in my view, the rest they still have some work to do.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Logan Kolakowski
Outside dining menu was subpar. Food is very small portions, service was slow. Not a good representation of the full experience - would skip.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Eric
Summer 2025: Massimo Bottura
Amazing. This specific menu does not have a weak dish. Even the dessert at the end felt like it got better and better with each successive bite. I wasn't sure I enjoyed the first bite, but by the second and third, you're getting the different layers of flavor shining through.
Service is some of the best in the city.
Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Shancer
Sometimes they miss, but when they hit it goes crazy
Either you get it, or you don't. This is dining as entertainment. The food is outstanding, the concepts are amazing. But there are some people who will probably not get it. The staff is spot on, and if you are willing to play along, you'll have a great night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Next changes its theme frequently, and the creativity behind each new menu is impressive. Some concepts shine brighter than others, but the team’s commitment to reinvention is admirable. Execution was strong, though not every dish reached the same level. A very good restaurant that earns four stars for innovation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing, once in a lifetime experience with Space at Next. The service was attentive and engaged ( they actually cared about my experience ). The experience was unworldly and the food was unique and eye-opening. I adored this meal and wish I lived in Chicago to experience it again.
One regret was splurging on the wine tasting. It was too much wine, and I didn’t appreciate the pairing (others might). I wish I had a few glasses ala carte instead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was great! We went to celebrate my partner starting her phd in Chicago and the dinner was fantastic. I can't even remember all the courses at this point, but some standouts were the psychedelic beef and the sablefish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Based on my Michelin restaurant experiences, this is by far the worst. The environment is poor, with tables placed too close together, and the birthday surprise felt cheap and uninspired. Very disappointing. The food was mediocre, and the server seemed rushed while explaining each dish. It honestly felt more like dining at a fast-food place. To make matters worse, the server’s clothes touched the foam on my drink and they accidentally dropped my catalog.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
SPACE theme and the food was amazing! The flavors were intense and as expected did not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two words: Duck Press
🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience! The food was incredible!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Next Restaurant for dinner last night in Fulton Market. We booked the Tuscany‑theme tasting menu. The presentations looked slick, but some dishes tasted underwhelming and a few parts just felt gimmicky. Service was polite but a little stiff. Definitely not the foodie thrill I’d hoped for—left kinda underwhelmed given the steep price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Next is always enjoyable and this current “Present” Massimo Bottura menu is very fun. The first bites, the fish and chips (not at all like fish and chips you’ve had before), the “cappucino” style salad - amazing. So acidic and so delicious.
The only course that didn’t hit the mark for me was the tortellini with broth. It felt like a departure from the rest of the menu, and unless you add the crab pasta course (yummy and worth it), the pasta dish wouldn’t have hit the mark. The spiced broth flavours were strong, and didn’t feel cohesive with the rest of the menu.
The plates were cleared very very fast this time and we were hungry so it was okay, but the service did feel a tadddd rushed compared to previous visits.
Nonetheless, always a great time and can’t wait to come back for the future!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was superb! Exceeded expectations for a single star restaurant. We were there for the Massimo Bottura collab and it was magical. We also had a non-alcoholic pairing and it was amazing!
The service though was so so. Good overall, but we felt rushed. I was literally asked if I can grab the grissini in my hand, so a server could take the bread plate away (a no no for that kind of a restaurant). And same guy took a plate away later while my wife was still eating.
The other thing that didn’t match the food level is the atmosphere. It was very loud. Tables are too close together and music selection was not befitting the food.
Food is already at 2* without doubt in my view, the rest they still have some work to do.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Outside dining menu was subpar. Food is very small portions, service was slow. Not a good representation of the full experience - would skip.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Summer 2025: Massimo Bottura
Amazing. This specific menu does not have a weak dish. Even the dessert at the end felt like it got better and better with each successive bite. I wasn't sure I enjoyed the first bite, but by the second and third, you're getting the different layers of flavor shining through.
Service is some of the best in the city.
Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sometimes they miss, but when they hit it goes crazy
Top notch service and very nice and attentive!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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