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Susu

3.8 (12 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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The decor is definitely the best part of this spot. The back room is gorgeous with dim lighting and a super aesthetic setup. But the vibes felt confusing because the music sounded like a loud bar/lounge while the restaurant itself looked upscale and intimate. Felt more like bottle service energy than a nice dinner spot. 5/10. Service was sweet but honestly unprofessional for this type of restaurant. Timing was super off all night. Cold and hot apps came out together, then our pasta, main, and side all hit the table at once too. They also never asked if we were sharing and brought us 3 dessert menus at the end. Now the food... nothing really impressed me. Everything was room temperature and the plates weren't heated. The hummus tasted super standard and the naan honestly felt like warmed up pita bread. 5/10. The Dungeness risotto was weirdly watery instead of creamy and the citrus flavor threw me off. 3/10. The black truffle agnolotti actually had great flavor, especially with the extra truffle, but the plate wasn't warm so it was almost room temp by the time we ate it. 6.5/10. The duo of lamb looked beautiful but tasted heavily like wine and pieces on the side were dry. 5/10. Batata aligot looked amazing visually but tasted like plain cheesy mashed potatoes and also wasn't warm enough. 6/10. Dessert was another letdown. The strawberry rhubarb kanafe started off good because the crispy kanafe texture was nice, but eventually it just became too much cheese. 4/10. They also gave us sesame shortbread after the check came back which was a nice gesture, but the timing felt random. Overall, this spot feels way more focused on aesthetics than the actual dining experience. There's way better spots in Chicago for both food and vibes.

Marissa R.

A group of six of us went to Susu Chicago with high hopes. The space is nicely designed and leans into a Mediterranean aesthetic, but it's much smaller than anticipated. We were seated in a booth, and even with all of us being relatively small, it felt cramped and uncomfortable for a party of six. The lighting was also very low, to the point that it was genuinely difficult to read the menu. Service was inconsistent throughout the evening. The gentleman waiting our table was kind and welcoming, but when dishes were brought out, he wasn't able to clearly explain what was what. That lack of familiarity with the menu made the experience feel disorganized. The biggest disappointment, however, was the food. Nearly everything lacked seasoning and depth. The hummus was average at best. The chicken was bland, the Caesar salad and potatoes were under-seasoned, and the lobster dumplings arrived not even warm, which for that type of dish is a baseline expectation. The hamachi was cut into very thick slices with barely any sauce, which threw off the balance of the dish. The steak and the fattoush salad were probably the strongest items we had, but even those were simply fine. Overall, the experience felt underwhelming across the board. There is definitely room to improve. Unfortunately, it fell flat, and our group likely won't be returning.

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Really good food. Service was amazing and the ambience is perfect. I really like the place good environment. And carajillos 100/10

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