Lula CafeWe have always loved Lula.We have always loved Lula. Only problem is they can be so busy, but good for them. This visit had the chicken and hanger steak. Both were wows! Good to go early or late so avoid long waits. Good to see their now on Open Table.6/13/2013 12:00:00 AMMixed bagOur waiter was attentive and helpful, not at all overbearing. The portions were very small. Yes, I get the science behind small portions, the brain will be satisfied by rich and very flavorful portions, even if they are not large portions. there were parts of our dinner at Lula's that were bland and that were not bland: the sauce on the side with my trout and the desert: cardamon donuts and hand-made ice cream. The ceviche was just limey, but the fish was exquisitely fresh. The trout I had and the steak my girlfriend had were simply bland. The ingredients were as fresh as I could ask for. I just think the chef did not bring his A game, as the sous and pastry chefs did. Everyone has their off days I guess.6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMLula Cafe is always a success.Lula Cafe is always a success. Have loved it for years, for all occasions, and it never fails to deliver great food, good service and an overall wonderful dining experience.6/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGood and interesting foodI was worried about getting enough to eat but I got filled up on sharing a bruschetta and a bowl of parsnip soup among three people, and having my own tagine.
Waitstaff were very pleasant.
Decor included original art that, I think, changes regularly.6/2/2013 12:00:00 AMVegetarian delightI am not a vegetarian, but I had the 6 course vegetarian tasting menu, and it was wonderful. Standouts were the asparagus "custard" (actually a thick asparagus soup) and the parsnip soup. Great service and a lot of fun. Peanut butter pie was a disappointment though5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMLula is a winnerNever have visited Lula before. Good food, good service. Portions about right. I will dine at Lula's again!5/23/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat spot for dinnerLula Cafe is a really friendly spot for dinner. The staff were polite and helpful. It was noisy but in a good way; everybody was clearly having a great time. We had a very nice white Burgundy. Our main dishes were quite good. We had buckwheat orecchiette with duck and short ribs, both of which we'd gladly have again. I thought the appetizers--a warm burrata and a yellowtail ceviche--were good, but less successful than the main dishes. I'd definitely go back.5/22/2013 12:00:00 AMNeat findCame across on accident, were 'lost' in the neighborhood, scrolling through restaurant listings in our Acura's navigation system.
Lula was one of the only ones in the area with a decent Zagat rating so we thought why not.
I was able to make a reservation immediately through my Open Table app which was fantastic.
Modern minimal country chic decor, nice wine list but not much on the menu to choose from.
Between my dietary restrictions and my date's food allergies, there were only a couple things we could have.
We ended up sharing a salad and a sandwich. Dessert looked good but we were surprisingly full.
Will definitely visit again.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic ChoiceWe really enjoyed all that Lula Cafe had to offer. Both my partner and I are vegetarians, so it is not often that a dining experience offers a 6 course veggie meal. It was FANTASTIC!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMcount on a great meal!lula is consistently good: great original and imaginative food, friendly, low-key service and nice ambiance, we always enjoy going there and can count on a great experience.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMlong overdue visitI have been very lax in getting to Lula for dinner and am so glad I finally made it! What a wonderful meal, with creative, locally sourced cuisine and excellent, professional yet friendly service. It is so refreshing to be able to eat this well without having to reserve weeks ahead of time and have the evening turn into a precious event. Thank you Lula and I will be making up for much lost time by visiting again soon!5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is a neighborhood treasure.This is a neighborhood treasure. For those visiting Chicago, this is worth the drave away from standard downtown hotels, but worth it. Go.5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic restaurant!Lula is a fantastic restaurant that I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal in Chicago. The food and service were great and the atmosphere was perfect. Everything was delicious, particularly the peanut butter pie, which was one of the best desserts I've ever had and definitely worth a try.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMA great findWe took a group of 7 out for dinner to celebrate our niece's college graduation. She chose this restaurant and we are glad
she did. It's trendy but relaxed enough that we didn't feel at all out of place even with our 10 year old child. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The menu was interesting, unusual and the food was delicious.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was terrific andThe food was terrific and the servers friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. An all around lovely experience in a nice neighborhood place. Will definitely come back when we are in Chicago again.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had heard a lot about thisWe had heard a lot about this place and finally decided to try it. We went on a Sunday night--which was perfect. The dining room had the last rays of the day's sunlight filtering in through the stained glass window and curtains.. we felt like we were in Paris. The dining room is as cozy as a warm hug, and the food was just as comforting. We started with the tortellini appetizer--beautiful pillows of pasta filled with this transcendent cheese, slightly melted. My only complaint about this dish is that I wanted more! I had the chicken..perfect comfort food, crispy skin, moist and juicy on the inside. My boyfriend had the ham and raclette sandwich, which he absolutely devoured. In short, Lula Cafe is a gem. We'll be back.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMIt has been a while sinceIt has been a while since we were there and so this was our first time since the front of the restaurant was remodeled. It looks great and the food is outstanding.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMsimply cannot go wrong,a unique,simply cannot go wrong,a unique, great place on all levels. been here many times, love the reaction of newbies. Lula is a Logan Sq gem...4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMOn Monday nights Lula offersOn Monday nights Lula offers a farm to table dinner- the menu changes every week, and the week we went it was AMAZING. We were so impressed with the variety of foods offered, yet how the menu tied together neatly. A+.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat food, but a tiny bitgreat food, but a tiny bit loud and our table was very close to other tables.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMIn addition to delicious foodIn addition to delicious food and excellent service, we had a lovely romantic cafe table up against the old leaded glass window looking out onto the boulevard. Delightful.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AM