Vapiano Chicago Loop

Expensive place to eat but was delicious. The chefs make what you want on the spot as you watch them. I had the bruschetta and the risotto pomodoro (too salty). They have a card system where the chef will scan your card everytime you add something to your order. An inbetween place of fast food and sit down dining.

It was my first time dining at this establishment and I was very satisfied with the service. I had chicken alfredo and it was delicious. It was creamy and filling, just how you want your lunch to be. I had the chance to choose the type of pasta and witness the magic of my lunch being prepared about 4 feet from the kitchen. It took about 5 minutes to prepare it and was hot bowl of deliciousness. Originally, I wanted to have a lasagna but they discontinued that. They have some different options of pasta and pizza for vegans and the rest of us carnivores. The prices are very reasonable and the ambience is just wonderful. I can't swear by the other meals but if the chicken alfredo was any indication then the other meals will also be good. I highly recommend this place to satisfy your desire for comforting carb and look forward trying out other items on the menu.

I liked this place. The real review score of mine is 3.5. Below are the pros and cons. Pros: Innovative set up, nice decoration, creative center piece on the table(fresh basil and rosemary on the table), wide variety of food, they make the food in front of you. The apple cinnamon tea was awesome. They have zoodles(zucchini noodles) which is great option. Overall I liked the main food but I preferred less oily. Cons: The menu should have the calorie content of the items which it didn't. I didn't like the service. The bar tender wasn't nice at all. The food had too much oil in it. The bruschetta bread was too thick and very different from real bruschetta. The chocolate cake wasn't good either.

I came across this restaurant when I lived in Germany, so when it came up in my google search during my Chicago visit, I wanted to give it try...My worry on my way there was ‘I hope they wear gloves in this location’ lol...thankfully they did (because the ones in Germany didn’t wear gloves when they made the food). So A+ plus for wearing gloves. Good ambiance, good location and good price. Definitely try them when you’re in the city.

Fast and fresh pasta. You get to interact with the chef that cooks your meal. My chef was distracted or tired that day but I still found it to be a novel and interesting experience. A great place for a quick meal if you're busy. If you can eat at a more leisurely pace then I'd recommend visiting one of the many Italian restaurants around for better quality and service at the same price.

I was very impressed with the style of the service. You order at a kiosk and it spits out a buzzer to let you know when your meal is ready for pick up. The food was good for what it was but the portion size was not as proportional to the price. However, it being in downtown Chicago I can let the inflated price slide but I would like to see the savings on food servers shifted to a lower price in food. That being said the host that did greet us and explain how the system worked was very welcoming and funny. There were charging stations for your phone but you needed to download an app to use them. All in all the quality of food and service was satisfying.

Absolutely loved this place. We went for lunch prior to seeing Hamilton (they gave us 15% off for having Hamilton tickets). A unique way to order, but it was quick and very accurate. All of our food came out quickly. There was plenty of open seating. Atmosphere is relaxed and modern decor. Also, they have a bar if you're wanting some spirits before the show. I'll be back!