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- CChristineSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe table bread is a must. The Cacio e Pepe pillows (so fluffy) and Rigatoni (just a little spicy in a good way) were delicious! Fried potatoes and delicate squash were excellent. Roasted chicken was just a little crispy and so flavorful. Soppressata pizza was sweet and salty. So good. Can’t wait for leftovers. Tossed salad was just ok IMO.More infoAlla VitaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• West Loop•4.8
- RRobertChicago / Illinois •1 review4.0Dined 2 days agoWhat a great & unique wine selection! And the food was yummy. We’ll be backMore infoBronzeville WineryPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Bronzeville•4.5
- AArnoldVIPChicago / Illinois •14 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoClearly the best restaurant on the Southside of Chicago. The food is always amazing and the staff understands what great customer service is all about. Congratulations on your Michelin star as well.More infoVirtuePrice: Expensive• Southern• Hyde Park•4.9
- AAndrewVIPChicago / Illinois •52 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFrom the moment we walked in the door, we felt like we were special and the entire restaurant staff was awaiting our arrival. From the owner to the server and even the mixologist behind the bar, made our experience magical and unforgettable. The was not our first visit, just one of the best! The food was delicious and the dessert was sinfully tasty. Thank you Chemistry for giving my wife an amazing birthday celebration!!More infoChemistryPrice: Expensive• American• Hyde Park•4.4
- CCarlaChicago / Illinois •18 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWalnut Room Holiday Brunch was fantastic. Of course the Christmas decorations are amazing. Service was very good. The wait staff professional and accommodating. The brunch lines were not long and food fresh. They served the typical breakfast foods with pastries and fresh fruit. All very good. There were complimentary photos with option to purchase others. I have to say photographer Ronit Bezalel did an amazing job capturing my husband and me. I expected the traditional stand in front of the tree type photo, but Ronit was much more creative. Don’t pass this up if offered. A great holiday breakfast. Cheers!More infoThe Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop•4.6
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