PelagoReal ItalianI invited my wife for our anniversary
We went there for lunch. Chef Mauro, real fantastic and
Authentic Italian chef offered to cook for us.
Everything from the seafood appetizer sampler to the hazelnut chocolate dessert was fabulous.
Great wine selection.
Dinning room is beautiful
Service was perfect
I ll definitely go back
Best Italian restaurant in town .
Warm chef and staff
Bravissimo6/6/2013 12:00:00 AMExc Food and Service Italian StyleThe food and service were both excellent at Pelago's. It is Italian done with true European dash and ambiance. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience on the high end.6/4/2013 12:00:00 AMWhile expensive, the foodWhile expensive, the food is fabulous; all the pastas are made in house and are first rate. The service is impeccable. A wonderful venue for upscale Italian food in a quiet and intimate setting.6/2/2013 12:00:00 AM5 StarsI would definitely recommend Pelago, especially for a special occasion. It's not cheap, but we thought it was worth the experience. The service was incredible - from start to finish. The food was fantastic!6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMA great night.We went to Pelago for a special date night and had an amazing experience. Everything from the food to the service was excellent. I really appreciated the head waiter's style and wine recommendations. Make sure to try the calamari.5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Restaurant in the CityThe food is excellent, the service is superb. It is a the best dining experience in Chicago.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful gem on Gold CoastThis is an elegant, cozy gem tucked just behind John Hancock tower. Decor is elegant and classy and food is exquisitely prepared. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. We loved our evening here and would definitely return.5/23/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous restaurant for businessFabulous restaurant for business or leisure. Have been here for lunch and dinner and both were great experiences. Service is impeccable, food is amazing and it has a wonderful ambiance. I love dining in the restaurant as its so beautiful yet comfortable. The outside patio is lovely as well.5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMwould come back for the food-would come back for the food- on the most part excellent. do not be seated in the back room if there is a large table-unbearable noise. Service friendly, not as attentive as you would expect.5/20/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the bestGreat restaurant, one of the best in Chicago. food was superlative. There were a couple of loud, large tables that made it a bit noisy but not too obtrusive . Only real complaint I have they should relax their wine policy and allow you to bring more than one bottle per table, charge more corkage if you must, but let me bring my own wine5/20/2013 12:00:00 AMSpectacularBronzino was the best we have ever had. It was not on the menu that night, but the waiter checked with the chef and it was prepared to perfection for us. On par with the best Italian restauraunts in Italy. The gluten free and regular pastas were amazing. Could not tell the difference. Service was spot on. Room was wonderful.
Our bill was about $100.00 per person, but we had the truffle pasta as an expesive treat. The pasta dishes are big enough to split for a first course.
Just wonderful.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ItalianThis Restaurant raises the bar on Italian food. I recommend this for a special night out or if you just want great food.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMI have been to this restaurantI have been to this restaurant several times since its opening and I will continue to return as long as the food is this excellent and the service this professional. The pastas here (veal ravioli this time) are to die for, and are presented with the perfect al dente consistency. All of the staff is focused on consistent professionalism, including the very attractive young ladies at the door who had our coats waiting for us as we got up from the table. The experience is akin to a fine restaurant on the upper east side of NYC. The crowd is a bit geriatric but this is likely a reflection of the price point.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was a delicious evening.This was a delicious evening. The room is sophisticated and softly luxurious, there are even small stools for your handbag.....Started out with a soft shell crab appetizer, wanted the pasta w/ sausage and peas but thought it would be too much food. Our waiter offered to split a half order for us. It was so delicious, I savored every bite. My husband had the lamb shank and I had the salmon.......When I could not finish my entree and asked them to "box" it, they did and kept it at the host station until we left....so much better than bringing a bag to the table. The service good and not overpowering...we will go again.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMVery pleasant diningService was 5 star. Comfortable atmosphere without noise of kids. An adult place for great dinner and privacy. A place where you can enjoy an exquisite menu. Genuine place for people who can always get treated like a celebrity who want a great meal.
5 Star.
Thank you
Jeffrey A. Eicoff5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMAMAZING!!!This was one of the best restaurants. Our waiter recommended a tasting of 4 homemade pastas with different homemade sauces that was truly amazing. The house made tiramisu was one of the best we've had. High end romantic with white tablecloths. Small and intimate with perfect service.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for Lunch Too!This is our fifth time dining at Pelago, but our first time having lunch there. The food was just as outstanding, with one minor hiccup, one our patron's meat balls were a bit cook--the chef however did send out an excellent replacement. The rest of meal was fabulous. The lunch menu is more limited but the quality is still there.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent, though pricey,Excellent, though pricey, Italian restaurant. We shared a fettucine with black truffles that was disappointing; the pasta was perfectly done al dente but the sauce and seasoning lacked punch. It came across as rather bland without enough truffles or salt (and I'm NOT a salt hound). The kitchen redeemed itself with the roasted rabbit and the mushroom risotto. Both were seasoned and done to perfection.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMImpeccable service. WonderfulImpeccable service. Wonderful ambiance. Beautiful presentation. We were made to feel very special. Highly recommend!!!!4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and wine were incredible.Food and wine were incredible. Service was perfect. Made a few favorites that were not on the menu. Mozerella flight and pasta flight are great.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMExceeded expectations!Found the restaurant using opentable reviews and zagat - they seemed in line (very very high marks on both), so I made a reservation for a work event. I get to eat at a lot of nice restaurants through work, and this has got to be one of the best italian places I've ever eaten at. Their pasta is phenomenal - completely al dente! (Even my coworker, a vegetarian, who ordered an off-menu custom dish, loved it! Said it's the best pasta he's ever had.) And their salads were fresh and flavorful - not necessarily because they overloaded their salads with sauces, but because of the pure quality of the ingredients on the plate. People in Chicago don't seem to know this place by name yet, but it's really only a matter of time!4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMChef Mauro is a master andChef Mauro is a master and Chicago is lucky to have him. I ate there two consecutive nights and couldn't have been more pleased.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMI've been at Pelago severalI've been at Pelago several times and have enjoyed the food and ambience each time. The staff is faultless.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic food...spectacularFantastic food...spectacular service...elegant room.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMOrder pasta - lots of it!A very romantic restaurant, especially if you get a cozy table for two by the window. The service is fantastic, the spread of bread and meats to start the meal is generous. I highly recommend the pasta tasting, my favorite of which was the veal ravioli with pistachio sauce. The black cod filet wrapped in lettuce was a bit disappointing. The cod was a little overcooked, and I think it was just regular cod, not black cod as it stated on the menu. The chocolate truffle dessert with amarena cherries was good though, as were the homemade cookies that ended our meal. I would come back - pasta was the best part of the meal!4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the finest dining experienceOne of the finest dining experiences in Chicago. Bravo!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMAMAZING...!!!! EverythingAMAZING...!!!!
Everything was great from the minute we entered until we left!!
Staff was outstanding...they met our every want!4/11/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food and service wereThe food and service were fantastic. A real gem. Great recommendations from staff.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent all around. TruffleExcellent all around. Truffle pasta terrific. Shrimp and scallops in tomatoe broth excellent, but not very interesting. Will definitely return for dinner or possibly lunch as well.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMNot so Elite ItalianNot concerned about cost we wanted a highly rated house that had Italian. When we walked in on a Wednesday at 8 and saw only a few tables taken, that shoul have been a sign. Staff was trained and courteous. Perhaps a bit too swarming. We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entrees and split.
Our appetizers were a homemade veal ravioli with pistachio sauce. Sounds nude pasta was delicate San underflavores. The sauce needed to combine and shine. Not enough expression, dull and pasty it was.
The three mozzarella tasting was excellent and varied.
For entrees we shared the risotto off the menu. It was wag at a risotto should be! Magnifico! However, our veal chop, a veal chop
, was SO poorly done it left a lasting impression. Sinewy, underdone, just4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMThe atmosphere was elegant,The atmosphere was elegant, very friendly staff with great attention to detail. Service was very timely and informative as to various meal choices. Our meal selections arrived in a beautiful presentation. I would highly recommend this restaurant for any special occasion.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMA real gem. Everything startingA real gem. Everything starting with the service was very good. We were very pleased.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMA Very Special GemmI have eaten here many times and it is phenomenal. The food is unfailingly exquisite, the service excellent and it is a very beautiful, intimate space. Every detail and extra touch makes you feel like you are in a very special place. It is also warm and friendly in tone. This restaurant is an expensive treat and worth every penny!3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMA great evening at PelagoMy partner and I are new residents to the gold coast and dined at Pelago on the strength of OpenTable Reviews. It was a spectacular meal. We split a pasta appetizer of linguini with Black Truffle sauce. It was perfect. Could have eaten that as my meal. For an entree I had the salmon special which was a carpaccio of salmon with a lemon butter sauce. It was cooked perfectly. Really great. My partner had the risotto as listed on the menu. He was thrilled. The service was just what you hope it's going to be. Elegant, unobtrusive, efficient. We can't wait to come back! Thank you for such a great meal.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMservice was impeccable. theservice was impeccable.
the food was great. the zuppe di pesci was wonderful, tasty and just what my dinner partner wanted.
the veal chop was well prepared and tasty.
please try this little gem.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst time there. If I livedFirst time there. If I lived in Chicago, I would gladly become a regular3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful restaurant withBeautiful restaurant with high attention to detail and quality3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMMost attentive service thatMost attentive service that we have ever had and the food was teriffic.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Lunch can wait to try dinner!Our first visit. Food was excellent and service was attentive. Looking forward to going back for dinner! Decor was lovely. A wonderful place for lunch.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMWould come back in a heartbeat, tho2nd time dining here. A year ago, everything was stunningly superb! One of my all time favorites: service was impeccable & sharp, food was exquisite & wondrous and the restaurant itself was elegantly understated.
The greeting this time, gracious and warm as if long time friends from the moment we stepped in the door. Service was every bit as flawless and deft. The food was once again glorious with two exceptions: the grilled squid appetizer could have used a bit more time in an acid brine/marinade to break down some of it's chewiness. It too closely resembled octopus for my liking. Also, the special featuring scallops and shrimp had a pungent fishy smell & taste as well as the scallops being rubbery. The fish sous was off his game?3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent ItalianIn the Windy purely for an eating weekend to celebrate my birthday. Went to Pelago for lunch and GLAD we did. I had the veal ravioli and sea bream two-course option. After the veal ravioli, I wonder if I can ever eat veal ravioli anywhere else again. Certainly spoiled by Chef Mauro. The sea bream with potato was simply DIVINE. Husband had the pappardelle and salmon with lemon chives. PERFECTLY done. Daughter LOVES the pappardelle. Dessert was great too.
Ambience was great (I love the color scheme). Server Nebbiolo was outstanding.
Looking forward to be back!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMPelago was outstandingOur experience was wonderful. The wait staff was great and the food, outstanding! I mentioned when I made the reservations, that we were celebrating our anniversary. Not only did we get an intimate table, they presented us with a lovely dessert.3/9/2013 12:00:00 AMThe staff was wonderful. WeThe staff was wonderful. We had to attend a play down the street and they held our leftovers for us as well as kept the bottle of Champagne we were enjoying open and chilled. When the play was over, we headed back to Pelago and finished our bottle. Very nice!3/8/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of Chicago's BestExcellent meal and service. Great place to meet with friends.2/25/2013 12:00:00 AMItalian "Boutique" Experience!Truly a wonderful experience! Food was perfect- Duck was incredible as was the service, ambience and evening!1/29/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a delightful New Year'sWe had a delightful New Year's Eve dinner at Pelago. Food was delicious, service attentive enough, and a good crowd. Expensive Italian wine list and true Italian fare with excellent meat and fish dishes.12/31/2012 12:00:00 AM