our bartender priscilla was phenomena. great and timely service would definitely recommend to anybody in the area

Le Serre is the kind of restaurant where the details are deliberate, and it shows. From the first cocktail to dessert, the meal was exceptionally well executed, making this easily one of my favorite dining experiences in Chicago. I started with the Gold Fashioned, followed by the Roasted Escargot, which was rich, savory, and beautifully prepared. The Duck Chinoise was the standout for me. The duck was tender and deeply flavorful, while the whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus provided a simple, well-balanced accompaniment rather than competing with the dish. The cocktails continued to hold their own throughout the meal. The Queen Marie and St. Tropez Spritz were both thoughtfully composed and offered a nice contrast to the richer elements of the food. Dessert was the Warm Apple Galette, which had the right balance of buttery pastry and warm apple without veering into excessive sweetness. Naturally, I finished with an L'Espresso Martini, because a meal like this needs a proper finale. The service was exceptional. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being performative, and consistently warm throughout the meal. Le Serre delivers the kind of dining experience where the food, cocktails, service, and atmosphere feel thoughtfully considered from beginning to end. This is one Chicago restaurant I'm very happy to have in my rotation. read more

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Went to La Serre for dinner with the girls and we ordered a little bit of everything. The shrimp cocktail was huge and really fresh, and the little pastries were probably my favorite thing we shared. I got the pasta with clams for my entrée and really liked it. The drinks were also good (and obviously we tried several lol). The restaurant itself is really pretty without feeling too stuffy, so it's perfect for a girls dinner or date night. Service was great! Definitely on the pricier side, but we had a really good time and I'd go back. read more

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La Serre has such a great happy hour, but this time I stopped in for dinner and had a chance to try a few different dishes with a friend. We shared the salmon, chicken, broccoli, and fritters, and the fritters were easily my favorite! The salmon was a close second. Both were really flavorful and well prepared. We were seated and attended to immediately, and the service was great throughout the meal. The interior is also SO pretty and has such a nice ambiance. I'd definitely recommend La Serre for a date night or a girls' night out. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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La Serre was a great first experience! We ordered the crab spaghetti, truffle gnocchi, broccoli, and mashed potatoes. The truffle gnocchi was definitely the standout for me! It was rich, flavorful, and something I'd absolutely order again. The crab spaghetti was good, but it wasn't quite my favorite compared to the gnocchi. The broccoli and mashed potatoes were both solid sides that rounded out the meal nicely. The service was also excellent. We arrived a little early for our reservation, but they were able to seat us ahead of time, which we really appreciated. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming throughout the evening. The interior is absolutely beautiful, and the bar is the real centerpiece of the restaurant. I also loved the open kitchen concept, it was fun watching the chefs work and seeing everything come together. Overall, I had a really great experience. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu because I think there's still so much to explore. read more

La Serre - Bar - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Looking for a post-work dinner spot in the West Loop with great food and availability on a short notice, I was excited that La Serre still had available reservations because its French-inspired menu sounded delicious. When we arrived for our reservation, we waited a couple of minutes before we were greeted and then seated at our booth. The restaurant was bustling on a Monday evening, and it took a while (~20 minutes) for our server to finally take our drink orders. This gave us plenty of time to look over the menu and decide our food orders at least. For our party of three, we ordered the beef tartare and escargot to share and three individual entrees. Despite the long time it took to place our orders, our food was brought out quickly. This was my first time seeing escargot served without the shells; while this may have been easier to manage without the special escargot tongs and fork, it was difficult to capture the buttery garlic sauce that was trapped in the serving dish. Additionally, the escargot was served with only two small pieces of bread, which was not enough for the three of us to share. I ordered the scallops for my entree, and these were served over a creamy bed of artichoke puree with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes. The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the artichoke puree was a creative (and delicious) twist to one of my favorite types of seafood. I ordered a glass of sauvignon blanc to enjoy with my scallops, but the wine was so overwhelmingly sweet that I couldn't finish the glass. Despite these hiccups, the scallops made the experience worthwhile. read more

La Serre - Scallops - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This restaurant is super cute in the inside and has a pretty nice patio area as well. Our server was pretty nice and I like that you didn't have to pay on one bill... I feel like a lot of Chicago restaurants are doing that now. We had the crab spaghetti, gems salad, fries and ribeye which was all good. I most definitely will go back read more

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The restaurant has dim lighting, floral decor, but with upbeat nightlife music that gives it more of a night-out vibe than a romantic dinner spot. It was a little loud, but you could still carry a conversation comfortably. 8/10. Service was decent overall. 7/10. Our water sat empty for a while during the busy part of dinner, but once things slowed down they refilled it multiple times and never rushed us after we paid. The Espresso Martini was a solid classic. On the more bitter side, lightly sweet, and smooth without much alcohol burn. 6/10. The Truffle Brie Tart was flavorful. The cream center, sweet grilled onions, and light truffle shavings worked really well together. I just wish the tart shell had a crispier texture. 8/10. The Crispy Duck Breast had great flavor thanks to the hoisin sauce, and wrapping it with the French crêpes and pickled vegetables made every bite better. The duck itself wasn't actually very crispy though, so it was saved by the toppings/wrap. 7.5/10. The Truffle Gnocchi was rich and loaded with mushroom flavor. The gnocchi had a nice texture, but I was hoping for more truffle flavor. 7.5/10. The Hokkaido Scallops had a beautiful sear and paired nicely with the artichoke purée. The tomatoes and sourdough croutons tied everything together, although I wish the scallop actually tasted crispy. 7/10. Dessert was my favorite part. The Warm Apple Bread Pudding reminded me of a lava cake filled with warm apple pie filling, topped with ice cream and caramel sauce. It was definitely way too sweet, but such a comforting way to end the meal. 8.5/10. Overall, every dish had great flavor and was well executed. My only complaint was that several dishes leaned softer in texture than I prefer. Solid spot for a girls night out. read more

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I have attempted to come here twice for their special bar menu. I arrived right when they opened both times. The 1st time was a Friday and it was so packed I couldn't get a seat but when I tried again on a Tuesday I had no problem. So be aware the bar can get super crowded heading into the weekend. Some friend and I initially were draw to la Serra for the essentials special which is a martini, fries and a ceasar salad for $19. One of my friends got that but the rest of us ended up just getting drinks, sliders and truffle fries. The drinks are all $9 and the mini sliders are $6. I would say that the drinks are worth it but the sliders were very small. Even thought they were supposed to be mini I would say $6 was still pricy for how small they were. I had the mini lobster roll and the French dip roll. The lobster roll needed more meat and more mayo. It was a bit dry and sad looking. The French dip was okay but I wish it came with a dipping sauce. The bar is very cool and modern looking and it is a great place for a quick after work drink and snack with friends or coworkers if you are in the West Loop. read more

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If you want to eat at a loud restaurant with a dj, where you can't have a conversation with your party without yelling and eat mediocre, expensive food, La Serre is for you. Aesthetically, the restaurant is nicely-appointed and the staff is on point with checking in and keeping water glasses filled. The menu is not very appealing. Steaks ($78 for a Delmonico with fat and gristle that wasn't trimmed), pastas, duck and seafood. The other diners ate their entrees, but each commented that the food was decent, not great. Sunda, a couple doors down, is fabulous. Beautiful decor and similar prices for outstanding selections. This would have been a better dining choice. I'm not sure if djs blasting music at a restaurant is a thing on the weekend, but maybe, I'm not the demographic for La Serre. This will not be a restaurant I need to revisit the next time I'm in the city. read more

We ended our happy hour crawl here ! The staff was do hospitable here and even bought out sparklers for my bday ! Thats was absolutely a sweet touch ! The drinks and happy menu was a nice touch ! read more

La Serre - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

KELSEY MADE OUR NIGHT. best waittress ive EVER had. she was so delightful, fun and just made the whole experience so wonderful. RAISE HER SALARY!!!!! read more

We recently visited La Serre for dinner as a party of 10. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance inside, though larger parties are seated on the outer side. It was very busy that evening, and we had to wait a while for our order to be taken and for the food to arrive. The cocktails were excellent. For food, I tried the mini lobster roll, crab croquette, whipped potato, grilled asparagus, and crab spaghetti - all delicious. I really enjoyed the meal. Crab croquettes were my favourite. Since our group included several vegetarians, they had a harder time ordering due to the limited options. Overall, I'd go again for the ambience and drinks.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

La Serre - Mini lobster rolls - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ugh I'm so torn. The food was better than I expected (the truffle gnocchi was to die for, and I'm not a gnocchi girl) and the general manager of the night went above and beyond to make my mom feel special and taken care of for her 60th birthday. ....but the atmosphere was not it. I booked this restaurant thinking that it was going to be an intimate, quiet experience with soft music being played in the background. It was so loud we could barely hear one another and they were playing club music (??) it made it really difficult to have any sort of meaningful conversation. So yeah this is why I'm torn. Seriously if it wasn't for the music and such this would've been rated much higher :') read more

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The service here is on point, but overly rushed (Maybe because they are always busy). But felt a little please eat fast and leave because we have a long list of people waiting. The food was okay, tad over price (expected) however quality needed to match on the pricing. It was an interesting experience, however wouldn't come back again, there are other places that are on point on the same fulton market than this place. Good job, but it requires some more improvements :( read more

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This was the best linguine and clams I have ever had. I heard when the place first opened there were issues with inventory and service but when k went everything was fine tuned and great. I had my birthday dinner here. Everyone enjoyed the food. Fun vibes. read more

La Serre - Linguine & Clams - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

From delicious bites to beautiful decor and a friendly staff, La Serre is a classy yet welcoming addition to West Loop! Aside from a delicious looking regular menu, they boast a happy hour that should definitely make it onto your short list of hot spots. At 5pm on a weeknight, it was pleasantly chatty and already filling up, making for a great spot to catch up with friends after work. My friend and I started with the French 75 to drink, which was refreshing and not too sweet. We also split the tuna tartare and truffle brie tart, which were both delicious. The fish was super fresh and paired really well with the crispy lavash. It had more of a ceviche vibe, so if you're into that you'll like this dish. The tart was super flaky, buttery, and airy- I loved the addition of honey that created the perfect sweet and savory flavor. Would absolutely order again. It's safe to say I will be back soon and highly encourage others to pay a visit! read more

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We had a reservation for a Friday night and were seated right away. It was extremely busy and the noise level was absolutely obscene - the music was blaring like we were clubbing and not trying to enjoy a convo over our meal... another yelper wrote "more duck face than duck", which made me laugh because that's definitely the vibe. The decor was stunning though. For drinks, La Serre's cocktail menu had a lot of interesting choices but I went with the Bordeaux sour and was not disappointed. The menu also had so many enticing food options, my friends and I decided to go tapas style and ordered: 1. Mussels (10/10) - flavorful & delicious 2. Escargot (6/10) - we all agreed a miss 3. French Onion Fondue (10/10) - cheese, caramelized onions, and bread, what's not to love?! 4. Scallops (8/10) - perfectly cooked scallops, wonderful flavor but nothing else really on the plate for $40 5. Chocolate tart for dessert (10/10) - would do again Service was pretty good, a little bit of a slow start but it got better. Also, our waitress knew we were splitting all of our dishes between 3 people and didn't ask if we wanted to add another scallop to make 6. Sometimes it's the little things. I did like the convenience of paying the bill either through your server or by QR code. Definitely expect West Loop prices but they do have a happy hour Sun-Friday 5-6:30 pm. read more

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This place was gorgeous!!! We went for the bar bites and girl dinner special that was $19 that included a martini, truffle fries, & Caesar salad -- such a good deal and salad and fries were so good! Unfortunately the lobster slider wasn't good, it was mainly filled with celery instead of lobster and the oysters weren't fresh, seemed like they were placed into the shells. We ended up staying for dinner and enjoyed the mussels and bacon pasta! Would definitely go back off of the vibes alone. Our server at our dinner was very attentive and throughly went through the menu and gave all of his recommendations which were perfect. read more

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There are too many things that went wrong on my last visit to La Serre and I was contemplating if I should put up my honest review or not but I decided to go for it. We were a group of 10 people that visited La Serre for Friday night dinner, we had prior reservations but still were asked to wait almost 20 mins as the table was not ready. The table that we were placed at was very tight for 10 people and people at the corner were definitely struggling. After being seated at the table, our server took 10 mins to finally come to us and take the order. I want to mention that most of my review points deducted are being of the hospitality and service. The server was extremely rude to me when I answered to her question if someone had allergies with saying that some of us are vegetarians. I was speaking for the entire table and wanted to make sure dietary restrictions are honored. The server mocked me saying that being vegetarian is not an allergy. Despite of this snarky behavior, she was in general very chaotic and her behavior was just a bit weird in general. For food, we ordered a bunch of things - crispy fritters, house bread served with pesto butter, gnocchi, rigatoni, french onion fondue, mashed and the radiator pasta. The pesto gnocchi was very weird, it felt like the pesto wasn't mixed well with the overall dish and felt very earthy in taste. Radiator pasta was we the only dish on the menu that I really liked. For deserts we ordered the banana cream pie and chocolate tart and both were average. We ordered a lot of cocktails and drinks as well, everyone absolutely loved the truffle old fashioned, it was a meh for me as I am not a huge fan! Overall, I would have considered to revisit as the cocktails and ambiance were good but based on poor service and hospitality, this place is not a consideration for me going forward! read more

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Came here on Saturday and they are pretty busy but so nice. Called over the phone for a bar saved for 7 of my girls and they went above and beyond. We tried their restaurant week deal and it was amazing! We all loved it and they also tailored it toward people who would have allergies. The ambiance inside was so nice and there was even a DJ. Waved at him and he waved back. The food was good for the price, loved their truffle fries and the courses I got was the tuna credo which was so flavorful and citrus flavored. Than got their mini lobster rolls which was amazing. Each came with a drink and we got the queen gambit and it was so refreshing. The last course was the chocolate tart dessert with an expresso martini and it was such a great combination and end to our meal. I want to say our bartender who took our orders and made sure everything was good was amazing!! She went above and beyond and we ask if she could do the sparkler for my friends birthday and it was amazing. read more

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Gorgeous space. Amazing deal at the bar- $19 martini, truffle fries and Caesar salad. Absolute must. read more

La Serre - The best deal in Chicago! - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything here was truly great! From the second you enter this restaurant, the greenery sets the tone for the experience. The staff was sweet and helpful in recommending drinks, plates, and just made us feel like it was a culinary experience. We went to celebrate my nephews graduation and tried various dishes. The tuna crudo, scallops, linguine with clams, rib eye steak, masked potatoes, fries, and a few drinks that were all a must try! My husband really enjoyed the gOLD fashion and came with the smokiness. Even the dessert was AMAZING! We ordered the apple bread pudding and was a absolute delight!! If you're in the area this is a must try. They have some great areas to take pictures and have a happy hour in the bar area (only), if that seems like a better option. I almost forgot to mention, our waiter! He was a Chicago native (can't recall his name) and I must say, he was patient, attentive, with a little spunk. I can't recall his name, but he was there when the restaurant first opened, very tall, gentleman with shoulder length hair. Thank you for making my nephews graduation celebration go so well! read more

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We decided to grab Friday night dinner at La Serre. We had a prior reservation and were a big party. They however, did not seat us even when majority of the party was present. It was so awkward to stand by the entrance with such a big group cz we were literally blocking the entrance. Once we were seated, we realized the table was too tight. The table was big enough for only 8 people but they somehow squeezed 10 people in. It was very uncomfortable for the people at the edge of the table (one of them being me). The ambience was a 10/10, it was chic, floral, upscale, exactly how I like it. The food was a 7/10. Some dishes stood out, whereas the others were meh. The menu is limited on vegetarian options but they do substitutions. Some callouts as a vegetarian: the house bread was great, the crispy fritters were my personal favorite of the night, the gnocchi was soft and pillowy, the rigatoni wasn't great and it strangely had elbow macaroni instead of rigatoni, French onion fondue was a bit too salty for me, the radiator pasta was decent according to me but my friends loved it, the chocolate tart was tasty but had more cream than chocolate and the banana cream pie was delicious. The service was very chaotic and I would give it a 3/10. The food and drinks took a very long time to come by. We were super hungry because we already had to wait a lot just to get the table and the food taking even longer made us hangry. The server was very strange and by strange I mean, her behavior and the way she was talking was a bit off putting. She very rude to a friend of mine at the table who happens to be a Yelp elite. The cocktails were great, the truffle old fashioned was the best old fashioned I have ever tasted, the la serre spritz was great too. The prices are on the higher end so gotta be mindful of that. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with delicious cuisine! I so enjoyed my drinks here as well as the scallops. The scallops were so beautifully seasoned! The shrimp cocktail was also phenomenal. The bread pudding really stole the show, drenched so much gorgeous caramel sauce! read more

LaSerre is a fabulous Mediterranean restaurant in the West Loop of Chicago. Everything from the cocktails to the food to the service was amazing. Oscar was our host and took very good care of us, and the other staff members were on top of it all. I never had an empty water glass or dirty plate in front of me. We started with cocktails, an old-fashioned for him and a dirty martini for me. The bread service was a small baguette with salted butter and an olive tapenade. The knife was longer than the little loaf, though, but it was served warm. We shared the wagyu tartare to start. It was cubed tender beef with capers, dijonnaise, egg yolk and cornichons served with housemade potato chips. Pretty darn close to perfection. My hubby had the crispy duck breast in a soy garlic sauce served with crepes, lettuce leaves and pickled vegetables. He stuffed both the crepes and lettuce leaves with the sliced duck and veggies to make little handheld bites. So good. I had the truffle gnocchi with parmesan and black truffle. Amazing! It comes with oyster mushrooms but i asked for those to be nixed. The gnocchi were light and fluffy. My only complaint was there were only eight on the plate. A very small but delicious portion. We ended our meal by sharing the banana cream pie. Caramelized bananas, in a thick vanilla wafer crust sprinkled with banana chips - omgee! The manager Edgar came to check on us and was engaging and even tapped my phone with his business card to transfer his number so I would have it on hand. Nice! LaSerre is part of the DineAmic group with other good restaurants like Bar Sienna and Prime & Provisions. I agree with others that LaSerre has its music too loud and it was hard to hear across the table. However, it was a very delicious culinary night and I will return. This would be five stars if it wasn't for the loud music. It would be more romantic and special if you could hear your date. Also the small baguette and gnocchi portion size added to the 4 stars. A girl needs her carbs! read more

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Beautiful restaurant. My daughter loves the sister restaurant Bar La Rue. Definitely a French cuisine fan. We were in at happy hour. Good news for me because everything was priced just right! We tried the mussels - baby! EXCELLENT Caviar hash brown- ok Fondue French onion - meh Lobster Roll - EXCELLENT I had the Versailles martini - excellent And a spritz that wasn't bad nor memorable Loved the service and the decor! We will be back! read more

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Service was amazing i wish I could remember her name! We ordered a lot but the muscles were the standout, the escargot were average and I wouldn't get them again. The only thing I'd note is it is not clear where the elevator is to everyone and an elderly person struggled to get up the stairs. read more

La Serre - Roasted Escargot - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute place and great food and service. If anything, a little overpriced. The start bread was delicious and the butter was so creamy (though I didn't love the other spread which was maybe anchovy?). For starters both the zucchini fritters and French onion fondue were absolutely incredible and probably the best two dishes of the entire meal. The beef tartare was kind of boring and small. The little gem salad was very leafy, but also creamy and decent for a small salad of mostly leaves. We tried two pastas. The gnocchi a la truffle was INCREDIBLE. Real truffle and so creamy and flavorful. The bacon fusilli was also reallly good. If anything it may have been too bacony as even the sauce had a bacon flavor. The lamb chops and NY strip were both decent. Nothing crazy good but good enough. The scallops didn't really do anything for me. For sides the frites were pretty classic fries, but the cauliflower was super tasty - the basil pesto dressing was super good. For dessert the brûlée toast was excellent though definitely had a breakfasty quality. I didn't really love the texture of the chocolate profiterole, but it tasted fine. read more

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Food: 4.1/5. Delicious French food. The linguine and clams were amazing. I'd definitely recommend trying La Serre. Service: 5/5. Great service - attentive and friendly. Ambiance: 4.5/5. Nice vibes inside the restaurant. read more

La Serre - Roasted Escargot - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We had such a great experience at the restaurant last night! The food was absolutely delicious--everything we ordered was full of flavor and clearly made with care. The atmosphere was just as impressive, with a warm and inviting vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. The highlight of our visit, though, was our server, Denise. She was truly outstanding--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. She made sure we had everything we needed without ever being overbearing, and her positive energy really elevated the whole experience. It's rare to come across service that memorable, and Denise went above and beyond to make our night special. We'll definitely be coming back, and we hope to be lucky enough to have Denise again. read more

La Serre - At the bar before we get seated at the La Serre. - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here for a Board dinner actually and were pleasantly surprised at how nice the environment was for this occasion. I can definitely see this more as a date night spot, but there were many other people around either on their own or for other types of occasions. The food came out relatively quickly and was very good! A little on the pricey side but not surprising for the area. The gnocchi and steak and zucchini fritters were all big hits! The crab croquettes were the only miss for our group. Our server was so kind and really made it a great evening for us. I would definitely return for any occasion, and the restaurant is scenic with all the greenery. read more

We've now been to La Serre multiple times since my first review, most recently this Friday night. I'll admit it was surprisingly easy to grab a last-minute reservation. That concerned me a little because this is still a very good restaurant and it deserves to be busy. Which it was. Must've been a lot of people like us that grab reservations last minute. The experience, was excellent. Service was top notch. Professional, polished, attentive. Exactly what you expect. We opted for wine by the glass instead of committing to a bottle, and the selection was strong. We both found something we genuinely enjoyed. We started with the "potato skins," which are nothing like TGI Friday's. These are elevated, delicate little bites topped with caviar. Small, refined, almost amuse-bouche style. My wife had the tuna tartare and the Dover sole. The tartare was fresh and clean, but the Dover sole is the absolute star of the show. It's exceptional every single time we order it. Perfectly cooked, buttery, balanced. It is the dish that keeps us coming back. I had the shrimp cocktail, which was solid but straightforward. No surprises, just a classic cocktail. My lamb chops were the star of my night. Cooked perfectly with a nice little kick of heat in the sauce, not overpowering and not timid. Just enough. Then a nice surprise at the end. Apparently my reservation app let them know it was my birthday week. We were not there to celebrate anything, just a Friday night out, but they brought us a complimentary dessert. Totally unnecessary but a classy touch. It was their French toast dessert which was delicious. I usually opt for a chocolate selection. But I was very happy with this. Overall, La Serre has been solid every single time we've gone. Consistency matters and they deliver it. read more

La Serre - Potato skins - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My experience here was wonderful! Attentive, quick service. Staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to answer our questions. HIGHLY recommend getting a reservation for dinner as this place is always packed. I originally tried to come with just me and a girlfriend for their girl dinner (martini, fries, Cesar) but everyone else had that idea too and we left. When we came back for dinner on a double date, we had cocktails, oysters, pasta, duck special, and fries. Everything was tasted fantastic and came with beautiful presentation. I will be back for sure! read more

La Serre - Dozen Chilled Oysters - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The vibe and ambience of this place is so cool. Very inviting and comfortable. Our server, kevin, was very friendly and always making sure we had what we needed. We came for restaurant week and such a great deal and large portions. We were also told about the happy hour deals and other amazing entrees, so definitely will be back to try more! The La serre spritz was delicious. Tuna crudo, steak frites and dark chocolate tart were outstanding. Thank you La serre for the wonderful experience. read more

La Serre - Steak frites - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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La Serre: The Art of Expensive Chaos Who would've thought that in a city with world-class dining, Michelin stars, and actual culinary talent, I'd find one of the most aggressively mid dining experiences of my life -- for $100 a head -- at La Serre. Let's start with the ambiance. Fake plastic ferns dangling from the rafters like a HomeGoods hostage situation. Dust everywhere. The vibe felt less "Parisian chic" and more "abandoned mall jungle exhibit." We were seated next to the service station, which was fun for theatre. Our waiter was nice, but operating like he was being chased by a timer and three invisible managers. We ordered à la carte during Restaurant Week (because apparently we like to live dangerously), and the pacing of the meal was less "fine dining" and more food tsunami. Drinks. Appetizers. Oysters. Two French onion soups. A Wagyu burger. A kids' meal. ALL AT ONCE No pacing. No structure. No flow. No concept of courses. Just one massive culinary traffic jam crashing onto the table like a kitchen-themed car accident. We literally had to stack plates like Jenga to make room. Soup spilled on the table -- never cleaned up -- just left there as a sticky reminder of what poor service looks like. When my partner tried to order a second drink, the waiter cut them off mid-sentence with a casual "yeah, yeah, yeah" and walked away. Nothing says luxury dining like being verbally swatted like a fly. Oh -- and the aroma experience. We were seated near the service line where they repeatedly burned some tar-smelling substance (possibly for whiskey theatrics?), filling the air with a nostalgic blend of old cigar box, burnt tire, and haunted dive bar. Truly immersive. Truly unforgettable. Not in a good way. Food review: * French onion soup: actually good. * Fries: fine. * Flat iron steak: a tragedy. Pre-cut, dried out, stone cold, and emotionally dead. I stopped eating it out of mercy. * Angel hair with crab: placed in front of me, then awkwardly dropped in the center of the table like a confused offering to the dining gods. I marked the reservation as my partner's birthday. Acknowledgment received: zero. Not even a nod. Not even a crumb of acknowledgment energy. Mains came five minutes after appetizers. Everyone still had food. Everyone was overwhelmed. The whole meal felt rushed, chaotic, and careless -- like the kitchen and floor staff were in two completely different realities. For $100 per person, this wasn't just disappointing -- it was insulting. No pacing. No structure. No hospitality. No justification for the price point. If you're going out for a real experience -- food, service, atmosphere, and actual professionalism -- skip La Serre entirely and go to Adalina Prime instead. Because good restaurants feel intentional. This one felt accidental. read more

Had a pretty good time; table of 3, ladies night out. The cocktails were boozy and fresh! Very cute and tasty! I loved the Rosemary Gimlet! We had the lobster spaghetti, scallops and burger at the table. We loved everything; flavorful and tasty. The server was attentive and helpful... felt a little slow initially but I'd return! Beautiful space. read more

Date night out in the city after work. Had a slightly earlier dinner and the place wasn't busy at all. It has a romantic vibe and the drinks really stand out here! Husband had some seafood including the fish and I had the chicken and mashed potatoes. Very flavorful dishes! read more

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I really love this spot. When I've gone the service is warm and quick and the food is spectacular. The Caviar Nest feels like its for the vibe but its genuinely so so good. The sole is also fantastic and I cant get enough of the tuna here. They also have one of my favorite martinis here! read more

La Serre - Caviar Nest - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We chose this place to celebrate a special birthday! I've been there before so I knew the food is delicious and couldn't wait for my friends to try it. We sat down when our server Brendon came up to the table asking for our drink order (we barely sat down). He was back within 5 mins to see if we're ready to order!! The entire dinner we felt extremely rushed and could hardly enjoy ourselves! Even though the food and ambiance was great; Brandon really ruined the experience for us. I've also included on my reservation that we're celebrating a birthday and even though everyone around us was getting sparklers with their birthday desserts; we did not get one. I reminded Brendan that we are celebrating a birthday and he proceeded to bring us two scoops of sorbet with a sparkler and charge us for that dessert! The entire thing was extremely disappointing having just come back from New York and the south of France where going out to dinner was a completely different experience with very thoughtful service. I think Brendon is confusing La Serre for a fast food restaurant.. read more

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