Smyth

I will 1000% advocate this restaurant. My name is Gary and I've never written a review for anywhere. All my life, I've been seen as a picky eater. But not due to tastes, but due to textures. I came to this restaurant in hopes of conquering that. And everything I tried tasted phenomenal and it was an explosion of multiple different flavors. Even with dishes that had avocado and horseradish, which I'm not typically a fan of either, I thoroughly enjoyed. But what really put this place over the top, was the service I received. Unfortunately, due to the texture of some of the dishes, I couldn't keep it down. And that's purely on me. I felt really bad and they genuinely felt for me. They saw that I was trying my best because I genuinely wanted to experience the full experience and fight against

Absolutely phenomenal from start to finish.  This was our second visit to a three star restaurant and it did not disappoint. Loved the more open format kitchen and being able to both see and hear staff working. It really helps bring the entire experience together seeing the whole thing work like a well choreographed ballet. Dishes were well plated and constructed to the level I'd expect of a place like this and they were able to easily accommodate my tree nut allergy. Favorite dish was the avocado with cucumber slush,  everything just came together so well and I wish I could have bigger bowl of it. None of the dishes were bad,  though I think the quail egg and liver patte could have been a bit better.  The patte ended up largely stuck to the plate and I felt like there was one flavor n

I took my partner here for a birthday experience and left confused and slightly regretful. We paid for the chefs menu and honestly I don’t know if it was worth the additional charge. The chefs would explain the dish to you, but it felt performative and awkward. The food was okay, I expected more from a 3 star Michelin restaurant. The flavors were interesting, and the flavors combinations I have never tasted before. But nothing amazing or life changing occurred. The dishes were plated nicely, there are no theatrics with their dishes. The atmosphere was just okay, nothing show stopping. There just was no wow factor that I expected. The food, experience, atmosphere was just forgettable. The desserts were amazing, but it did not make up for the previous dishes that were underwhelming. If I cou

This wasn’t just dinner. This was a father and son memory that left an indelible impression. This was intention, patience, and serious craft, without the attitude. Two bites still live rent-free in my head. The quail bite A single, perfect portion, crisp on the outside, juicy and tender inside. The seasoning was dialed in just enough to let the bird speak for itself. Earthy, savory, and deeply comforting in a very refined way. It looked simple. It wasn’t. This was technique hiding in plain sight, the kind that only comes from restraint and confidence. The tomato course Cool, bright, and quietly stunning. It tasted like peak summer distilled into something elegant and clean. Sweetness, acidity, and freshness all in balance. One of those dishes where you stop trying to analyze it and just

If you are looking for a place RICH in flavors, with top notch service, exquisite wines with quality, “over the top presentation”…dine at this restaurant. 3 Michelin stars and deserves every one of them. I was asked to compare it to the others I have been to in the city of Chicago, and I most certainly will not do that because this restaurant does not compare to anything my tastebuds have ever experienced. Its a must try, and don’t ask me how much we spent. When you are going to a restaurant like this, you don’t look at the bill. You just sign it.