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1. JT

   JeanT

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   We had a table of 9 & shared skirt steak & lamb chops cooked perfect medium rare, risotto was excellent, caesar salad was authentic, beet salad was delicious and the chocolate cake was to die for. We also ordered tiramisu but that seemed like it just came out of the freezer so was cold.

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2. BS

   BigSteak

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Nina was so attentive, and gave excellent recommendations. Food was absolutely delicious!

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3. A

   Anonymous

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Great place for a work dinner! The service was great and their were dishes that everyone in our group enjoyed. Also nice large tables that make it easy to talk with a big group. The Carbonara was amazing for an entree, we also had the calamari, whipped ricotta and fried cauliflower appetizer which were all excellent.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   It was not a very good experience. Expensive for very average tasting food. My biggest criticism is the “spicy” food... absolutely fire hot just to be HOT not at all flavorful just hot to be hot. Those of us that enjoy spicy flavored food ALL agreed the arrabbiata sauce is just fire/hot not at all flavorful just hot to be hot. Even the potatoes could have been delicious but the hot was too hot, took away from the potatoes! The spaghetti side sauce was just soo plain. Such extremes ... very plain to fire hot. Chicken parm very generous portion, gobs of cheese barely any sauce. The best dish was the children’s bicycle buttered pasta for the children and their chicken strips, sad but true.

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5. NV

   NeilV

   Memphis/West TN

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food!! My favorite pasta in Chicago. Don’t miss out on the carbonara.

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6. KL

   KevinL

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic food and service as always. Favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago

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7. T

   Tasty

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   All of the pasta dishes were amazing. Service was spot on.

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8. PV

   PamVC

   Phoenix

   31 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Ravioli was heavy tasting and too rich. Beet salad was very ordinary.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 20, 2022

   overall1food2service1ambience2

   Waited 20 minutes (after reservation time) to be sat, took another 15 minutes for waitress to come over with water and to take our drink order. Parts of order were forgotten/brought significantly later during both appetizers and dinner

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10. K

    Katie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really high quality and delicious food. Cooked to perfection, great and flavorful sauces

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11. MB

    MimiB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall1food4service2ambience3

    We reserved a table for a special birthday dinner but were seated in the patio which was basically outside. We were freezing - esp our feet. It did t seem like anyone cared they didn’t even offer us a free dessert or something for the inconvenience. The food was really good but the service was just okay. I don’t think the server knew the menu very well and drinks went dry. Plus it is pretty expensive. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from - we would not go back.

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12. TA

    TomA

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was spectacular as usual! You always hit the ball out of the park! Thanks! Don

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13. CR

    CindyR

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely evening! The hostess Mikayla was delightful, food and cocktails were delicious, and our waitress Paulina was very attentive!!

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall1food5service1ambience4

    When I said “give me some time with the menu” I didn’t mean “disappear for half an hour.” The cold raw seafood came AFTER the hot starters, that had my stomach rumbling. When I asked about timing, I was just given an explanation of how the food was prepared. There were 3 out of 5 plates on the table when our mains arrived so we had to wait and get the other two. The manager was very nice and he helped us out, but Polina kept being rude. Would not recommend for fine dining, but very good food.

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15. MW

    MaamWade

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We love Formentos. It’s a reliably delicious meal with decent availability for last minute reservations, something rare for West Loop. The mains are good, but the sides are standout.

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16. LL

    LLMB

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The seafood tower and grilled octopus were amazing! Also, the drinks were on point!

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17. BB

    BrianB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    The food was fantastic and I would highly recommend it; however, we went at lunch on a weekday and it took nearly two hours to get appetizers and entrees, including nearly an hour from when we ordered the entrees to when we received them.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely loved the experience! Our server, Mark, was very attentive! Thank you!

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19. BP

    BethP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Great food, noisy atmosphere made it tough to have a conversation. Abrupt staff.

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20. DJ

    DavidJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service and the food were outstanding! Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Loved the atmosphere. We’ll be back!

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21. KH

    KateH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The whole staff just goes above and beyond, it's exactly what you expect with fine dining! Very kind and the food was unbelievable!

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22. G

    Gaby

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Overpriced, food and drinks. Service was good.

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23. TZ

    TeddyZ

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Jake (Flynn) did a great job.

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24. DK

    DennisK

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Daniela provided an amazing service experience. Very knowledgeable and very attentive to our daughters allergies. Also the general manager Thom was a true professional. Will definitely recommend to friends.

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25. JJ

    JocelynJ

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff and food were equaling as amazing as the wine. Such a fun experience.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had such an amazing experience here while visiting town! Will definitely be back!

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27. L

    Lisa

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience5

    Food was fantastic!!! Really nice ambiance. Wait staff was friendly and thoughtful about allergies. Front of the house was very unorganized. Poor communication about where to stand and how long we would wait to be seated, despite being just 10 minutes early for our reservation.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4

    Service was slower than usual

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Great steak. Pasta and starter are OK. Pretty loud. Very good service

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30. CM

    ChristianM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and excellent service by waiter named Mark!

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31. M

    Malishous

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service every time.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was amazing, food was wonderful, fun atmosphere

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing Staff Great atmosphere and terrific Food!! Always a good time!!

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34. CP

    CPMo

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience from bar to table

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35. KM

    KathrynM

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed Sunday dinner at Formento’s! The complimentary bread, octopus and carrot specials, canestri and whitefish were delicious and the cookie dessert was out of this world. We will be back!

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36. PL

    PatrickL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Busboy ended up being out server. Nobody came to table for at least 10 minutes.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall1food5service1ambience2

    Food was great. Worst service I’ve ever had. Ever. Do not recommend.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience2

    Services was almost non existent. Waited and waited and waited for drinks to the point we would order two at a time. Waitress was almost mute. Awkwardly staring at us as we asked questions about the menu. Been here before and had a great experience but don’t know I’ll go back after this one.

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39. M

    Megan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Formento's is absolutely wonderful! They have a great system, the food comes fast and the drinks are great!

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40. P

    Peoriabrit

    Anchorage

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our first time at Formento’s. Great atmosphere! Friendly staff. Delicious food. Not much more we could ask for! A great experience and one we will no doubt redo the next time we are in Chicago!

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