Jared B our server was so good. Just flawless with recommendations and timing…read more Food also exceptional quality and portion sizes. Thank you.

Service - impecable Food - delicious and detail oriented…read more Intangibles - trendy and comfortable Overall, I felt that this was a Michelin level experience without the Michelin level cost. They're clearly as a culture of exceptional, energetic service among our wonderful later, but also the ancillary staff that never hold back on small things like cleaning our table in between the dishes, filling our water promptly, and folding our napkin when we leave to go to the restroom. It's a small things that really go along way. Food itself, though was incredibly flavorful, potent, and excellent for sharing. The pasta are very fresh with savory flavors. My favorite was the lobster Bucatini, but it definitely packs a little kick! I can't wait to come back and try the breakfast in the café

Jaclyn C was our server and Thomas came over to help with an allergy and really went above and…read morebeyond. We sat at the chef station and it was really cool watching them make the food. Everything was delicious and I would highly recommend all of the above. They were amazing with my allergies and super attentive.

We were very excited to try given it's a sister restaurant to Rose Mary but walked away pretty…read moreunderwhelmed. The food is good, but as I saw someone else note, it's nothing you can't find elsewhere. It's pretty expensive for what you get, and the service didn't feel particularly upscale. We got 5 dishes and a few drinks and our total was $225. You walk away wondering why you paid that for an Italian meal you can find at many other places. They gave us the fried artichoke for free (they just brought it out) and it was the worst dish. I can't imagine paying $16 for it. So, in all, it's fine if you need a place to go and don't care you'll spend a lot.

Good food. Good service. Hidden Fees…read more I came to SIFR for a business dinner and it's definitely a place I would return to. We ordered a variety of dips to start (they were all absolutely amazing but the braised rib eye humus was delicious! My main was the lamb kebab with a side of rice, both were very good. If I were to come back I'd probably either do the prix fixe menu or order family style to get more variety of entrees. The service was friendly, accommodating and reasonably quick. One star was lost for me with the hidden fees. They charged a 4% service charge automatically. Our boss from UK almost mistook this for auto-gratuity and then we had to explain the technical accounting involved in Chicago tipping- awkward. Restaurants really need to end these hidden fees, just raise your prices. Overall I would definitely come back and recommend it as a solid option

Upon arrival, our party of three was greeted professionally and warmly and led upstairs to the…read moreopen-air patio. After another friendly greeting, we were seated and given a quick explanation of the options for our meal and for drinks, as well. One of us ordered the #7 cocktail, sa'baa, which we considered to be medium-sweet, as far as gin-based, fruit-forward cocktails are concerned. Perfectly balanced, in the opinion of the primary drinker. (Me!) My favorite gin cocktail in a while. (#7 SA'BAA COCKTAIL, 5/5) Another member of our party of 3 ordered the #0 N/A SIFR cocktail, which I felt was perhaps the only underwhelming flavor of the evening. However, the order-er of this cocktail thought it was good. (#0 N/A SIFR COCKTAIL 3.5/5) We debated the merits of a la carte versus tasting menu, and went with the tasting menu for all three of us, given our level of late-Friday hunger. Prepare the have ample left over if you opt for the tasting menu without an appetite to match. TASTING MENU OPENING COURSE: Hummus, 4.5/5 For the opening course, we were served the hummus and pita. If you prefer a sturdy amount of pita with every spoonful of hummus, do yourself a favor and order an extra pita per person. The hummus is beautifully seasoned, with just enough oil to provide a sumptuously-smooth texture that delivers the pepper and other flavors with perfect balance. Delicious. (HUMMUS w/ PITA, 4.5/5) TASTING MENU SMALL PLATES COURSE: Scallops (5/5), lamb kebab (4.5/5), maitaki roasted mushroom (5/5) The server and kitchen collaborated nicely to delivery each course perfectly-cooked and perfectly-timed. Despite our late seating, we never felt rushed. All three diners at our table, myself enthusiastically included, felt that this second course was the strongest out of the four courses offered with the tasting menu. Scallops are delightfully and delicately seasoned and briefly flame-kissed, served on top of a luscious, peppery orange sauce. Good lord, what a bite. We wanted five hundred of these. (SCALLOPS, 5/5) The lamb kebab can really only be faulted for how little we were given. I'd hope for a bigger portion. If you know you'll love it, which you will, just order a bonus order of this. (LAMB KEBAB, 4.5/5) Maitaki mushroom. Whew! Just getting started and hitting it out of the park with this one. I strongly felt that this was the strongest bite of the entire meal, though my companions landed firmly on the scallop for this title. A mushroom of this quality cooked with this skill is genuinely difficult to find in all but a few high-end spots, so consider this a rare opportunity and treat. ORDER THE MAITAKI! I will have words for this restaurant if this particular preparation of this particular mushroom ever departs their menu. (MAITAKI, 5/5) TASTING MENU ENTREE COURSE: Ravioli-type Manti-and-morel-mushroom thing (4.5/5), branzino (5/5), lamb shank (4/5) Not as much to say about this course. Obviously delicious, but the branzino was a standout. Maybe if we came again we'd order JUST the branzino from this list, especially if we weren't as hungry. It's so good. Not overly-salty like many fish dishes prepared in this manner. Wow. TASTING MENU DESSERT COURSE, toasted strawberries and cream (4.5/5) This is served cold. It is better that it is. It is very good. Quality berries and quality cream were used. SERVICE WAS SO GOOD! Whoever from the restaurant sees this, if anyone does, ought to track down whoever it was that was serving Nidhi, party of three, on Friday, 06/19 and give them a medal or something. Service like this is a class above what I'd even expect of a restaurant at this price point.

The food here was amazing!! Genuinely some of the best fusion food I've ever had. Every team member…read moremade sure we had a unique experience and were very knowledgeable about the menu. Super cute seating too!

Since we last went, I think they've actually expanded the menu and I think things were added that…read morewere previously at the original location. I got the okonomiyaki which was tasty, the brussels and loaded fries were good. My wife's reuben was good but perhaps a tad fatty. The food is all really good, super consistent, it's just such a hefty price tag. Everything starts at like $15. And doesn't come with fries. Burger and fries therefore runs you just shy of $30 which is way too much.

We tried the tasting menu at Galit. The Masabacha Hummus with Naan was excellent and one of my…read morefavorites of the night. The hummus was incredibly creamy and flavorful. I also really enjoyed the Salatim, especially the pickled vegetables, peaches, and labneh, although the baba ganoush wasn't as much of a favorite for me. The Summer Squash was another standout. There were so many different flavors and textures in the dish, and everything worked really well together. I didn't try the Iraqi Kubbeh Halab, but my dinner companions really enjoyed it. The Yemenite Kreplach was one of the more unique dishes of the night. It was good and interesting to try, but it didn't completely wow me. I also didn't try the Lobster, but my dinner companion said it was amazing. The presentation was beautiful, especially with the couscous. The Chocolate Babka was probably my favorite part of the meal. It was incredibly soft with rich, delicious flavors. I would absolutely order it again.

Food was excellent. Service by the team was well done. Courses were appropriate and portions…read morealmost too big but were flavorful. Only issue was at the end of the night: we got the bill and signed our receipt, and as we were finishing coffee- hostess came up to us asking us to clear the table to she can seat the next guests. I expect slightly more than a 10 min grace period to finish a coffee and use the bathroom and reflect on a meal at a Michelin restaurant. If she waited 5 minutes we would've already been gone.

Took my wife here for her birthday and had an excellent experience. A great bistro style French…read morerestaurant tucked into River North. We started with the gem salad which was super fresh, full of flavor and a great dressing to match. Very shareable for 2 people. I went with the Corn Dog as my main and it was gimmick. The full flavor of the foie gras came through and mixed perfectly with the cherry compote. My wife had the duck breast that she absolutely loved. Service was excellent and our waiter made great recommendations. Loved the FPA beer he suggested with my dinner.

Obelix is a delicious French bistro with a twist. It's been my regular spot for a leisurely…read moremid-week lunch, special occasions with mom, and weekend fun brunches with friends. The starters and entrees rotate seasonally, and they have an amazing patisserie team if you've grown tired of profiteroles with ice cream and creme brulee (*yawn*) being your only options. The service is beyond exceptional--I cannot say enough.

------ATMOSPHERE------…read more Anatolia has such a warm, cozy vibe. It is perfect for a date night. The lighting is romantic and dark. ------FOOD & DRINKS------ The food is all halal. MIX GRILL - $69.99 We ordered the platter to share. It came with a generous variety, so you get to try a little bit of everything instead of committing to just one dish. Everything was fresh and flavorful, My favorite was the Adana Kebab. It was enough food for 3 people. Everyone at the table agreed the platter was a 10/10. ------PRICE------ The platter was reasonably priced for how much food you get and the upscale environment. WOULD I COME BACK? Yes! It's a great spot for a date night, and we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Food here was absolutely delicious and the service was great! The restaurant was nicely decorated…read moreand felt great for either group dinners or 1 on 1s. Menu has gluten free markers which I find very helpful! To start they offer complimentary bread (will substitute with gluten free bread if needed) with a carrot yogurt dip. My friend and I ordered the babaghanoush which was just okay in its own but tasted great with my entree. I had the Adana kebab which was so much food for the price and so delicious. If celiac, I would note that this dish has some breading on the bottom and you should request it be removed. We also had the Turkish coffee martini as a dessert drink which was absolutely delicious and unique with a hint of what tasted like orange liqueur. Will come back again and try more menu items!

Such a cute spot in Lakeview! The food was SO good, the drinks were delicious, and the patio was…read moreadorable. Everything we had was amazing, and it's such a fun place for a dinner or drinks with friends. Definitely recommend! (It's also dog friendly which I loved)

We had some friends in from out of town and came here for dinner. When the weather is nice out,…read morethey take over the street and have additional seating outside, which is where we sat. I had a couple espresso martinis which really hits the spot and set the vibes for a great meal. As my main, the bolognese was everything and I think about it often. They also have a gluten-free pasta available that they can do with most sauces. For dessert, I had the tiramisu which was lovely (because it's tiramisu so it has to be good). All in all, I hope to be back again soon.