Came here for me and my partner’s anniversary and had a really wonderful time. We were able to sit in the kitchen area, which was particularly fun being close to the action and within our own little nook of the space. The food was phenomenal across the board and the staff was lovely. What’s unique h
This was a unique Michelin restaurant. Parking can be limited if you decide to drive. When you walk in, it’s not luxurious or sumptuous looking, this makes you feel like you’re at a friend’s house. You’re just hanging out, letting your friends cook for you. They took my coat and hanged it up for me.
It was a spectacular experience dining in EL ideas. The chef welcomed everyone like his friends. He encouraged us to walk around, take pictures, talk to the staff and chat with other customers. The food was amazing, blending with different cultures. My favorite was the octopus, it was a very bold Ja
Came here on New Years 2023. Had an AMAZING time. Really enjoyed how each chef who crafted the dish had an opportunity to present it. The food was excellent. Atmosphere is so laid back and so Chicago. Just loved it.
BYOB, friendly chef/team. Parking right out front. Highly recommend!
FANTASTIC RESTAURANT & EXPERIENCE!
It is important to note that this is very unlike a typical Michelin Star experience in that the restaurant, its locations, and interior vibe has much more of a familial and intimate feel vs. most fine dining restaurants that are much more sterile and impersonal co
Two couples celebrating an anniversary.
First, the reservation process, once you made it past the individual diner input, was easy. Relaxed and very friendly. Questions answered very quickly through email. We understood the individual diner questions and it was very helpful as we had one person who
Went here for my birthday and the restaurant really lived up to the high expectations. From fried snail, venison, to octopus. It was an array of cuisine I would not normally eat but oh, the innovative mixture of flavors, plating, ambiance, and the personable interactions with the chefs made it one o
The best coffee my wife and I have ever had... Also the food is good. 😉
Seriously though, Head Chef Philip and his compatriot Chef Rodolfo, know what they're doing. Everything is delectable, including the things I wouldn't normally eat!
All I have to say is wow. This place is amazing. I was in Chicago to catch a flight and I stopped at El Ideas. The food is amazing and the vibe is immaculate. Every single course worked so well and the flavors were crazy good! Chef Phillip Foss is really astonishing. I will definitely be back in the
This place has been on my radar for a while and we finally went last night for my fiancés birthday. Absolutely amazing experience. I’ve had so many tasting menu experiences that either left me still hungry or too full/overwhelmed, but this was the perfect balance. The food was great and the price is
We visited El Ideas yesterday and enjoyed every minute of it. From the moment you walk in and your coats are hung by the entrance, it truly feels like visiting a welcoming friend's house. The Chef-Owner is welcoming and grounded. The ice bucket is already awaiting our BYOB, and the decor is so easy
Outstanding experience! An open kitchen with seating for maybe 30 people. Welcoming hospitality and superb food. The menu is unpublished, and every dish was a delight. BYOB was fun, too.
Wow….. from the creative and super flavorful food to literally walking into the kitchen and asking the chefs their inspiration, guessing ingredients, and getting to know the other diners, I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The best dinner party I’ve ever been too. Just wish I got more picture
Truly a great experience. Exceptional dining in a most relaxed atmosphere. EL ideas is truly an unique experience. How does the chef create their preparations? With all the restaurants to choose from in Chicago, EL ideas is the only one we have returned 6 times!
Love El Ideas! One of the best Michelin experiences I have had. The concept is to make fine dining more accessible and fun. The food is very incentive (and most importantly delicious). You are allowed to walk around and see how they prepare the food, and the fact that it is BYOB means that you won't
One of my favorite tasting menus in the city. Pricy but so worth it. Intimate dinner setting where you can interact with the chefs and the owner and watch them make your food. The decor is so fun and the menu was innovative and exciting. Seriously more of an experience than a simple tasting menu. it
Amazing Michelin star restaurant in Chicago. Came with some friends and had a delicious meal with multiple courses for a 7pm seating on a Thursday. They were nice enough to accommodate us after I emailed the restaurant 2 days before we needed reservations. It is BYOB and we picked up medium bodied w
EL Ideas markets itself as a BYOB Michelin starred restaurant minus the frills, where dinner should feel more like a warm family gathering rather than a distant dinner night out on the town. To this end, they achieved this environment and then some, providing amazing, thoughtful plates while remaini
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