Arlington Heights Restaurants

We recently dined at Momento and chose the tasting menu with wine pairing. The food was well-executed, and it is clear that Chef Nicola puts great care and passion into every dish. The culinary quality is commendable and shows real potential. However, the overall experience was hindered by the level of service. From the outset, our server attempted to dissuade us from ordering the tasting menu, mentioning that it takes too long. We later understood this was due to being severely understaffed, with only two servers covering the entire dining room. Two managers did visit our table during the meal to ask how everything was, but unfortunately, neither of them stepped in to assist the overwhelmed staff. As a result, basic service elements suffered, water was not refilled without asking, drinks had to be requested repeatedly, and the presentation and explanation of each dish and wine felt rushed. Chef Nicola’s visit to the table was appreciated, and the food speaks highly of his talent and dedication. However, for Momento to deliver a truly exceptional dining experience, the service and management support need to match the quality coming from the kitchen.

We are semi regular at Garlic. Today the food was amazing.

While they were super busy, the wait staff were wonderful. We were not rushed, nor did we wait long to be served. Excellent in every way

Nice place. Good food and nice beer selection.