Beautiful experience dining at Torali. Service was excellent and the waitstaff went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect. Located inside the Ritz Carlton lobby, the ambiance is amazing. Was impressed by the food and the flavors were on point. Great spot to enjoy elevated Italian cuisine! Pro Tip: the lobby bar is amazing so stop there before or after your meal! read more

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Very cute restaurant located inside the Ritz Carlton downtown. There's indoor and outdoor/rooftop seating options available. The restaurant is cozy, sitting just outside of the bar and a separate section, perfect for networking events. The service was top tier and very attentive during the quiet evening hours. The staff is quite friendly, but not invasive. We only had enough time for appetizers and drinks before our spa treatment but the wings and salad were good. We'll be back to test the rest of the menu. read more

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This place is located in the Ritz Carlton. Absolutely gorgeous interior decor. We accidentally made a res 30 minutes to closing time, but they still provided us with stellar service. The servers went above and beyond and were so kind. They did not make us feel rushed at all. The food came out quick. I got the Caesar salad, the chicken sandwich, and the panna cotta for restaurant week. The Caesar and panna cotta had great flavor. Fries were crisped to excellence. The chicken sandwich was a bit on the dryer side, but for the $30 Chicago Restaurant Week menu, it was a good deal. The only con was my friend received a completely different soup than ordered, but the soup was still delicious, so not a big deal. I didn't look at their regular menu, but it was a good find for Chicago Restaurant Week. read more

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Better than average hotel restaurant in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton on the Magnificent Mile (12th floor). Wine list has seven different Chataeuneuf-du-Pape options. Extensive Italian listing too. Cocktails were hit and miss - Old Fashioned is far too sweet. However, the vodka martini was excellent as was their riff on a Vieux Carre. Seafood dish was OK - shrimp good, lobster good, claws kind of small. Pastas are amazing and HUGE - we could have split the portion. Filet was juicy and tender at rare. We splurged on a 2016 Chateauneuf and were very pleased. It came out right away and the server decanted it for us.. Service was excellent, from old school professional waiters. read more

Honestly. I was very disappointed. The menu is bereft of decent options. The bread was stale, cold and dry. The mashed potatoes were swimming in a soup of oil. The actual soup was perhaps edible. Go to Tre Dita at the St. Regis instead. read more

This Review is for the Halloween Tea Experience.... A Most Enchanting Halloween Tea at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago By the Baroness of Ravenswood Manor The air that afternoon was deliciously crisp -- the sort of autumn day when even the trees seem to whisper secrets of the season. It was the perfect prelude to a Halloween Tea, and so, with gloved hands and high expectations, I set off for the Ritz-Carlton Chicago. One must always allow a few minutes of grace before an appointment, particularly when unfamiliar with a grand property. And grand it was -- though, upon arrival, I found myself momentarily adrift. Courteous attendants flitted about outside, yet none seemed able to direct me to the tearoom. Two sets of elevators, you see -- one for the heavens (the guest rooms), and one for the mere mortals (the restaurant). After a brief adventure in navigation, I emerged into a beautifully appointed lobby, where I was at last greeted by a charming host who immediately recognized the purpose of my visit. Despite my early arrival, I was graciously seated. Before I could even remove my cloak or disentangle myself from my gloves, a crystal flute of sparkling rosé materialized before me -- a most welcome omen. The host then explained the offerings of the afternoon with such detail that I half expected a butler to appear holding cue cards. I selected a bold black tea, reminiscent of my beloved Earl Grey, and soon my table was transformed into a picturesque tableau of tiered delicacies. The savory course began agreeably with cucumber and egg salad sandwiches -- stalwart companions of any proper tea. The Tuscan turkey and beet-cured salmon, while ambitious, were less successful -- rather like debutantes who had not yet learned the art of subtlety. As I sipped and savored, my teapot dwindled, and like magic, fresh hot water appeared, followed closely by a generous refill of rosé -- the kind of attentive service that earns eternal loyalty. Then came the grand parade of sweets, a feast for both eye and appetite. A macaron, a blackberry tart, and a most delightful gateau -- each bedecked with festive bats, monsters, and a tiny tombstone. So whimsical! So charming! And yes, quite delicious. The scones were positively divine -- tender, buttery clouds that begged to be slathered in jam so exquisite I would have smuggled a jar home if propriety had allowed. Alas, the quiche was somewhat less thrilling, but one cannot have triumphs across every front. The service, however, was beyond reproach. Every wish anticipated, every detail considered. And to conclude, a final touch of seasonal sweetness -- a caramel apple wrapped to take home, as if to whisper, "Remember us when the candles are snuffed and the night grows dark." All in all, it was one of the most enchanting teas I have attended -- elegant, imaginative, and utterly befitting the season. The Ritz-Carlton, I dare say, knows how to conjure a little magic. Yours in tea and twilight, The Baroness of Ravenswood Manor. read more

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We had dinner here on 5/23/26. We were seated at 6:30 and didn't receive our entrees till 8:30. This was the worst case of poor service I may have ever had. I couldn't believe this was happening at a Ritz Carleton. Even when the food finally came it was wrong and had to be remade. Glasses remained empty for at least 30 or 40 minutes before I had to raise my hand and ask for new drinks. I received the same excuse from the server and the manager, "we have a big party in the other room, our small kitchen can't keep up with a party, room service and the restaurant." I'm guessing this isn't the first large party they have had, so they made a conscious decision to sacrifice service levels rather than do something about the problem. For our troubles we got a free Pepsi, bowl of soup (because that person got fed up and left), and one glass of wine. I'm shocked that a hotel with such a customer service oriented business model would allow this kind of thing to happen. read more

Torali delivers an exceptional fine dining experience. Every dish we tried was outstanding, complemented by excellent service. The salmon I ordered was perfectly cooked and beautifully prepared. As for dessert, the Torali Triple Chocolate Layer Cake was simply unforgettable--one of the best chocolate desserts I've had in years. We absolutely loved it! read more

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10/10 Thanksgiving meal. Placed pre-order early November and picked up on Thanksgiving day, meal was amazing - a perfectly curated meal with all the family favorites (mac, green beens, brussels, potatoes, stuffing, etc). The mashed potatoes were unbelievable. We also added on two pies - silk pie and key lime which were fantastic. Absolutely would place this order again and save myself and my MIL the hassle of cooking in an apartment. Price is unbeatable for how extensive the menu is and how much time you get back to spend with your family. Thank you Torali and Ritz team for a wonderful Thanksgiving! read more

We came here for our first meal visiting while in Chicago. I loved the elegance and the ease in being able to slip into the hotel to get a quick meal. The service was exquisite, warm, and inviting. We were starved and ordered the following: Lobster Tomato Bruschetta - It came with whipped goat cheese, heirloom tomato, pickled ramps, basil balsamic glaze, sea salt, on top focaccia bread. Delish! **Charred Heirloom Carrots - This was my FAVORITE! It is unlike anything you've EVER tried in your life. I loved it because it had a very unusual collection of ingredients that blossom in flavor with its farro, sunkissed tomatoes, kale, parsley, & lemon yogurt. **But duly noted that I added the shrimp option, and the dish was immaculate with this addition. The subtly of savory, light sweets partnered with its vegetarian carrots was enlightening beyond words. We couldn't help but order their Torali Mafalde Bolegnese to indulge in their Italian flare of a dish. It was filled with their beef, veal, pork tomato ragu, garlic onion, aleppo pepper, oregano, and parmesan. They even offered a birthday song with what seemed to be their entire staff on hand was a definite treat. A very personable touch to the entire experience. read more

I was so impressed with the Restaurant Week Lunch here in 2024! For $25 it was a fantastic value and also just a beautiful classy venue with superb service! This restaurant is located on the 12th floor of the Ritz Carlton hotel which is located at Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago. My review of each of the items on the lunch menu: Appetizers: -Smoked Salmon Bruschetta, which was yummy and a generous serving, I wish it had a little bit more flavor (4/5). -The soup of the day was butternut squash soup (4.5/5 which had a nice creamy flavor and came with a few small pieces of bread). Main entrees: -Rainbow Trout (5/5 this was fantastic! One of the best fish dishes I've had in a long time, the skin was perfectly crispy and the fish itself super tender, super impressed with this dish!) -Mushroom Rigatoni (4.5/5 the mushrooms and the white sauce had an excellent flavor, definitely very satisfying if you're looking for a dish with some carbs) -Panini (4/5 the sandwich was perfectly crispy with melted cheese inside and the side salad had a nice fruity vinagrette which balanced out the heaviness of the sandwich). Dessert: -Chocolate cake (5/5- this chocolate cake was divine and one of the best cakes that I've had in recent memory! It was also a super generous portion! -Affogado (4/5 - I always love the flavors of affogado being the coffee fan that I am. The vanilla ice cream and coffee were great, but I didn't like the 3 little biscottis that it came with on the side because they had a licorice? inside). Overall, so happy with this meal and would definitely come back again! read more

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We came to Torali and sat in the patio bar! I'm incredibly disappointed with my experience. We sat down and waited some time to even be spoke to, then we asked for regular - plain fires and we received the Parmesan truffle fries which ended up being fine in the end. We never got asked what we wanted to drink and she never came back go ask if we needed anything else. Since she never came back to ask if we needed anything else we tried tabbing out at the bar which took quite some time and the bartender called and texted staff to come and we still waited time. The patio is nice, a variety of tables and booths to sit in. Nice view. Fries were good! Perfectly crispy. Good taste. However service was not up to par. read more

We used to go here regularly before the remodel. Went for Easter brunch and had a great time. Stefan the manager was amazing and our server Ahmed was the same as we had so many years ago. Great experience read more

I have to say... the server was kind... the delivery was the slowest around. This is a restaurant inside of the ritz. If a table that came in after me gets served before me and my drinks are not constantly flowing then what am I doing sitting at a table here? Food was fine. Came out warm. Made me wonder if it had been sitting due to the slowness. Again server was great and could sense my annoyance. But it needs to be said. read more

Spending time with my boyfriend's family for the holidays. We had Christmas brunch at Torali located at the Ritz Carlton on the 12th floor. Upon entering you have a grand lobby area which to the right another cool bar, to the left is the restaurant and from afar you have the roof top lounge where you see the skylights. We checked in at the hostess counter and we sat in a booth. Menu was not overwhelming at all. I ordered the Big Glory Bay Salmon and had a glass of Sancerre with it. The salmon was so juicy and soft. It was the filet Mignon of the whole menu. I was tried their Bear Claw. Not just any ordinary donut bear claw. This was like a French bear claw, like an almond croissant and I love the details on how they made the knuckles on the bear claw. Everyone enjoyed their meals and no complaints at all. Such a Grand experience! read more

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Why aren't people talking about this hidden gem rooftop? Next to the Broadway Playhouse in the Ritz. Quiet rooftop with beautiful views and cheap beer. read more

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Exactly what you'd expect from a ritz Carlton bar. Class and inspiring energy. Staff was friendly and helped me achieve a custom mojito. read more

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Had a lovely lunch at Torali after a spa day with friends at The Ritz. The food was delicious, and our server was exceptionally attentive and friendly. The natural sunlight that the restaurant gets was amazing on a sunny, spring Chicago day! read more

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We had our first meal here after our wedding and our first Valentine's Day as well. The place is clean and beautiful. The food is so good. The service is exceptional. Hector and the rest of the staff took good care of us. We'll be coming back for sure. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Today I went to Torali, my favorite spot in the Gold Coast. But today I noticed that the usual outstanding Caesar salad was much worse than it used to be. And much smaller. So I wonder if there is a new chef. And we had a hummus platter that used to be beautiful but today was much worse than it used to be and had no herbs on top. Very disappointing lunch. read more

Quality dinner but outstanding breakfast with service and style worthy of the Ritz! Pros: Elegant, amazing service, stellar breakfast! Cons: Expensive, not for large groups. Breakfast and dinner for me and my GF this weekend. 10:30Am we get a seat and servers are prompt. I ordered a two egg breakfast and while simple everything was perfectly made including over medium eggs. I don't like hollandaise sauce but my girl got the prettiest and best made Benedict with salmon I ever saw. For dinner at 8:30 we shared grilled skirt steak frites and drinks. The steak was perfect and the fries were the best I ever had (and I don't normally enjoy fries). Both drinks were good too but I enjoyed my Mango Collins most. Desert was not to my liking as the vegan cheesecake didn't solve my cravings but even I could tell it was quality made. Its not something I would normally do but we felt luxurious that night. Breakfast per person w/ tip $35 Dinner per person w/ tip $60 Rating 9/10 read more

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Had lunch with a friend and a place with great food, service, and a place to have a conversation. The soup of the day was asparagus and delicious. I had the little Gem lettuce Caesar salad and my friend had the vegetable tartine. Both very good. If the weather had been nice we could have eaten on the outside deck. read more

We came here at 6:15pm on Tuesday. This restaurant is located on the 12th floor of the ritz Carlton. Upon taking the elevators up, you're greeted with a beautiful bar. Quite a statement! The restaurant is tucked away by the lobby and is not very busy on this Tuesday night. The restaurant itself looks like a high end cafe but in a good way. Upon being seated, our waiter (Miko?) immediately took our drink order and brought us the warm bread with butter and this garlic, pesto oil. It was devine! I tried the spirit free sour drink and it was delicious. I also tried the aperol spritz which was made perfectly. For appetizers, we tried the PEI muscles and the frutti di mare. Both were great except the stone crab claws were tiny. For $45 I'd hoped this would have more seafood - although the quality was great. For dinner, we tried mostly all the pastas, and I tried the chicken Vesuvio. The only complaint I had overall was the pastas were a little overcooked, and the chicken was a tad salty. But overall the food was good and well executed. Below is how I'd rate the pastas 1. Truffle Galetti - 9/10 2. Carbonara - 7.5/10 3. Gnocchi - not my favorite but my boyfriend loved it and got it with steak (5/10) 4. Bolognese - again, too gamey for my taste by my mom enjoyed it. Noodles overcooked (4/10) For desserts we got the prettiest, festive, Christmas looking cheesecake and the hazelnut cream dessert. The cheesecake was super unique and I surprisingly ate a good amount of it and I don't even like cheesecake. Overall, this is a good restaurant that I would return to. I am just taking off a star for the overcooked pasta and the few that weren't my favorite. would definitely come back here for another dinner or to try the lunch! read more

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We are here with a younger daughter, and the food was very good. We went casual since we opted to eat out in the lobby instead of the restaurant or bar. My husband and I got the herbed chicken sandwich and it was VERY good. Our daughter got the spaghetti and she said it was delicious as well. For drinks I stuck with martinis and got a cosmopolitan for dinner and the chocolate martini for dessert. My husband got his standard manhattan's, and they are made with Woodford Reserve. Our daughter got the chocolate ice cream for dessert. We might even do this for dinner again while we're here, but the bar menu is limited and the main restaurant menu can be as well. I was looking for a great white fish but they seem to really only have salmon. read more

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While we were staying at the hotel we decided to sit outside at the rooftop bar on a very pretty day. There are lovely views and great covered and uncovered options. The food was very tasty but I especially loved the truffle fries and my Caesar salad. Would recommend even if not staying at the hotel and will definitely be back. read more

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Located on the lobby level of the Ritz Carlton Hotel, the restaurant had a spacious dining room area. I didn't have to make a reservation. The breakfast prices were higher than online, but because I was doing a staycation, I tried it. The eggs were OK, but the potatoes looked cooked and were not. I asked them to cook it again, and it came back still uncooked. The host did give me a discount but I was disappointed. A Starbucks cup of coffee was $9. read more

The most attentive servers & decadent, well executed dishes in a tranquil, elegant environment. But not too stuffy! Upon request, even your daughter's American Girl doll will have a special seat attached to the table! Well done, appeasing all diners in our party. Don't skip dessert- each child was pampered with a huge goblet of gelato garnished with fresh berries, and topped with a fancy twill. read more

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Reservations for Mother's Day Wife, me and youngest Table service provided by Albert and team was engaging, gregarious and warmly wonderful. Delicious meals, good portions. Great wine list. We doubled down on dessert. They brought out an extra dessert as Wifey was also celebrating finishing her second Master's Degree at the Gies Business School. read more

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Outdoor with a bar off the ritz coffee bar. It's a decent space, good service, nice menu. Not much of a view of anything and not really anyones fault It's nice to sit outside but you have views of the Hancock and surrounding buildings read more

I was staying at the Ritz Carlton for the weekend and decided to stop by Torali for a quick night cap. I wanted to try an espresso martini. It just so happened that a couple of ladies sitting across from me also had an espresso martini, and I mentioned to my husband that it looked kind of blah. The bartender heard me and asked if I wanted him to make me a fancy espresso martini. I said Yes Please! He went above and beyond to make me a festive cocktail. It was chic and tasted delicious. I'm so glad that I decided to stop by the bar before retiring for the night! read more

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Food - Is quite flavorful, and better than I expected. Tried the chicken sandwich, which was really crispy (fries were also thick cut), omelette was on point, and pancakes were nice and fluffy. Pricing is about what you would expect for the Ritz. Service - Attentive and accommodating. Ambiance - It feels upscale and nice read more

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Located inside the ritz Carlton hotel. Decided to have a night in so walked downstairs for dinner. We didn't have a rsvp but got seated right away. The restaurant quickly filled up during dinner time. I got a pasta and my partner got a steak. Both dishes were tasty. read more

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Five stars for service because they are a five star hotel and offered me and my friend iced water even though we didn't dine or get drinks there. The reason I knocked off the two stars is because I had reserved a week before but no one reached back to let me know that the rooftop would be closed off for a private event . read more

Our food was fantastic and the service was wonderful. We went on mothersday for lunch and they gave all the ladies roses, it was a really sweet touch. Passed out little desserts to go on the way out, free! read more

I ate here a couple times when I stayed at the Ritz, and it's overall a pretty solid and convenient dining option if you're staying at the hotel and don't want to venture outside. Solid steaks, good service, and a great selection of wines and cocktail. Although Chicago has a plethora of amazing dining options, I wouldn't mind dining here again if I stay at the Ritz. read more

Service was horrendous. We sat at a table right outside the bar and all tables around us were served water and had their orders taken, but nobody would come to take our order. One waitress finally brought us water after we asked but she made rounds to the other tables and didn't come to us. We ended up going to the bar and getting drinks, but we were very disappointed in the service. We're going to order some food, but decided to keep moving due to service issues. The Caribbean Serenity was a nice cocktail for the winter since it's served hot but I don't think we will be back. read more

I was seated in the cocktail bar. I had to ask to order. I had to pick up my drinks. I had to ask for snacks. I had to ask for a refill of the snacks. I had to ask for the bill. I had to ask for my credit card to be processed. The drinks were good. read more

Amazing service and food. We were sat immediately. Waiter was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend read more

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This place is amazing for a hotel restaurant. The service was impeccable, food was delicious and creative. Highly recommend. read more

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Our waiter was Mitko, he was very nice and attentive. We had a light breakfast, Egg white frittata with goat cheese and veggies and a side of bacon. The restaurant is beautiful they recently remodeled. One tip though, the sides are pricey ($9.00 for three slices of bacon). So be aware that the sides are pricey. We paid $23.00 for the egg white frittata and it was mainly veggies, very very little e.g. White. It was quite tasty and we enjoyed our time here. Steve Sedar had promised an invitation to when they open their La Combe cafe, but since he did not comply we took it upon ourselves to check it out. read more

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