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   Adventurousdiner

   Washington DC

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on January 14, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was our second time to Lula Cafe and it was better than I remembered. We had guests from out of town and we wanted to take them to a great, local place. Our meal was fabulous and the service was impeccable. It's a pleasure to dine somewhere where the wait staff is not clearing plates as people finish their meal, but wait until everyone is finished. I highly recommend Lula Cafe for excellent and unusual food and 5-star service in a relaxed atmosphere.

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   Sammi

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This place is a real neighborhood gem. I love going here for special occasions or date nights. Most recently, I went here for NYE and had a fabulous time. The food is spectacular, the servers and hosts are friendly, the ambiance is great. I'm a big fan of their cookie plate. I would recommend Lula a thousand times.

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   MarieS

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2016

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Lula's is wonderful! The food is fantastic. We got to sit right at the window on a wintery night and it was such a wonderful view. We had beet bruschetta, roasted vegetables and wonderful selection of cookies that my husband ordered for our dessert for my birthday. Food- fantastic. Wine- awesome. Services- very non-pretentious. When can we go again?

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 10, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   best brussel sprouts ever! nice ambiance. Healthy, tasty mostly vegetarian but we also had duck. cool neighborhood too.

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   foodie

   Charlotte

   67 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   67 reviews

   Dined on December 3, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A group of seven ate at a large table here late on a Saturday evening. Five were in their mid-20's; and 2 , well let us just say... loving parents. The wine, the ambience, the extraordinary help by the waiter that took extra time to explain tastes.... it could not have been better. The food was exquisite. A must go to!

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   QintheCity

   Nashville

   18 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2016

   overall2food3service2ambience4

   I have been here several times and the food has always been very good. This time it was our waiter that was an issue. He was pushy with food and drinks and ordering fast and then after we paid our bill we sat to chat for a minute and he asked if we needed anything else and when we said no, he said ok because there is another reservation for this table. It was a Thursday night at 9:30, there was no one waiting and didn't see anyone that needed to be sat. When you buy 2 bottles of wine and tip well I expect a more cordial experience.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 26, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service and Food impeccable. Outstanding quality of ingredients smartly presented that taste outstanding. Lula is at the top of my dining choices anywhere in the US. Always great food and service.

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   RobinK

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 25, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was delicious. Dishes were unusual. The staff members were helpful and attentive.

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   virginiah

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food and service. The butternut squash appetizer was heavenly. The spinach salad yummy. The spaghetti super and the chicken delicious too. Service helpful and attentive.

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    NanaM

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience3

    Love the food; I had chicken. And our server was excellent. The only problem, and this took away from the ambiance, was the noise level. Never sure why restaurants feel compelled to turn up the music and limit conversation.

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    Laurie

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent! Went with my son and his wife for her birthday. They have been wanting us to try it. Everything was delicious. Great service too!

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    PaulS98

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We went to this restaurant based on Trip Advisor reviews. It was a solid meal and tasty. Our server was kind and helpful with suggestions. Portions were NOT large--my New York steak was 3 or 4 relatively thin slices of steak...not an entire steak, but the price reflected a whole steak. I would return here if it were convenient, but for the price and portions, I would be happy to explore other venues. Upon our departure, we each received a hearty muffin to enjoy for breakfast the next day--nice touch, indeed!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food at Lula is always great and this visit was no exception. Great attention to detail and fresh, in season menu! Our server was also particularly great this visit--friendly, attentive while also still giving us time and space to talk, and he made some spot on recommendations for us to try. Love this place!

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    MimiChicago

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, Lula Café is amazing, with original, light and tasty menu, yet not weird combinations. You just are tempted to try everything! Reasonably priced too. Nice and good service. Love this place.

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    PhyllisB

    Chicago

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Very good neighborhood restaurant. Excellent food and quite innovative. Only drawback....noise level is LOUD. Easy parking too.

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    Srad

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding creative menu! The flavor combinations were unique and delicious.

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    VSol

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Imaginative food, perfectly prepared. And well-made drinks (I had a Manhattan). The beet and goat cheese bruschetta is excellent; the four pieces are geneous. The radish salad with smoked whitefish dressing was interesting, but not a standout. The highlight was the sweet potato soup, for which there should be a word other than "soup" because it transcends that description: matsutake mushrooms, crab apples, and a deeply layered broth made this one of the best soups ever. The cookie plate was enough for two diners (and tasty). And the service was perfect - water was regularly re-filled, we didn't feel ignored, and we were not rushed.

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    Alarene

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved this menu, fresh crisp flavours and excellent choice of veggie food- no i am not veggie but the appeal was just too much to ignore. Great wine list Telmo Rodriguez delish however could have a few more accessible price points. This aside the best food we had in Chicago & we ate everywhere😉

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    BT81

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very attentive service and the menu presented many different options to choose from. I would highly recommend Lula cafe, and I hear their brunch is even better!!

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    jbl123

    Chicago

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Menu has many options to please everyone but not just run-of-the-mill dishes -- creative, but not "out there." We had two delicious starters -- Brussels sprouts and radish-based salad. Then we split the turkey sandwich and the Indonesian peanut butter sandwich (with bacon added). Normally we wouldn't have chosen sandwiches for dinner on a Saturday night, but they sounded too yummy to pass up and we were right! Anyone who enjoys good, solid, but inventive food should not miss Lula.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great vegetarian menu with the occasional meat dish. Gorgeous Chilean wine. A busy, happening place. Glad we got out of downtown Chicago to experience Lula. Lives up to recommendation in my book- 1001 restaurants you need to dine at before you die.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Went for my husband's birthday, we have been here many times for brunch and loved it but this was our first time for dinner. I had told the person who called to confirm our reservation that it was my husband's birthday and our waiter brought us out some complimentary champagne which was a great surprise. Our waiter was really attentive, gave great recommendations and spaced the food out well. Food was really good and the portions weren't overwhelming. One pasta dish wasn't that warm and the cookie dessert plate was only ok but everything else was great and we had a great time.

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    BikerMary

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Overall, the meal was expensive (but typical of Chicago prices, $144 for two, with 2 drinks each, 2 appetizers and 2 meals...also 2 cappuccinos). However, it was really excellent! My spinach/frisee/peccorino/apple salad was great as was my husband's braised red cabbage with elderberry sauce. My steak was fantastic, and came with ginger/pear sauce with beans and cheese. Absolutely fantastic!!

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    Fred

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing!!!!! Excellent food, service, and experience.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My sister and I had one of the most memorable dinners at Lula that we have ever had. I really recommend this place if you are going to Chicago, do not miss it . Simply just great food!!!

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    PeckishPeter

    London

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, really imaginative menu and friendly service. Lots of fresh produce in evidence in a nice informal setting.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2016

    overall3food1service5ambience5

    Great ambiance. Great wine. Impeccable service. But, the food was fair. Hardly worth the $100 price for two dinners. We're going to stick to breakfast after this recent disappointment.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Totally friendly, everyone seems so happy to be there and loves the food. Cool neighborhood.

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    Zuul

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Lovely spot with the best staff. Never fussy but always attentive. I make sure to stop by whenever I visit the city. Thanks!

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    GloriT

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The seasonal menu was fabulous, especially the appetizer with Figs and burrata! Very loud and busy in a successful, carefree, weekend sort of way. Service outstanding even when busy. Would highly recommend Lula Cafe!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had an amazing time at Lula Cafe. I cannot wait to go back. The service was awesome and the food was some of the best I have ever had.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Stopped in for brunch on a recent trip to Logan Square in Chicago. Decided to eat dinner there that same evening and had trouble passing it up for brunch the following day. Can't wait to get back to eat there again.

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    EricTC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous restaurant with food made from fresh ingredients. Great service and conveniently located.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Lula is a place you want to go to more than once. It never disappoints!

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    chrisg

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2016

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Awesome food and service We Loved our dinner and the complimentary champagne drinks for our anniversary dinner Cannot wait to go to Lula cafe again soon

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best dining experience ever! Lula Cafe is amazing. The food is the best in the city. Highly recommend!

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    ChefReboulet

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    My favorite restaurant in town. Deceptively simple cuisine

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    Judgey

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Great food with even better service! Wanted a good meal and later time (after 10 pm due to coming from jazz fest downtown), criterion which Lula Cafe met with ease, as their kitchen stays open later than many on weekends. I was greeted by friendly smiles at the host stand and given a choice of outdoor tables. There, both the runner and server were incredibly pleasant, making both menu choices better informed and me feel quite welcome. While I chose to sampled two of their appetizers and forego a main course, the portions were sufficiently large that this sufficed for dinner. I started with the Penryn Orchard Figs & Burrata which came garnished with hazelnut oil, sesame, aged sherry and a side of grilled bread. the burrata was indeed quite creamy had the desired lightness one expects from freshly made batch. Teh fig and sherry combination added a touch of sweetness and a texture change, both of which served as good compliments to the buratta. The bread was so delicious that I ate both pieces, despite knowing I was having pasta afterwards. My second course was the whole wheat spaghetti "alla chitarra," which added marinated eggplant, anchovy, oregano, and ash breadcrumbs. The pasta avoided the dryness that being made of whole wheat often seems to do while the eggplant and anchovies combined to give great flavor to the dish. Served without sauce, this was in no way a dry dish and the flavors were distinct enough to enjoy each of them. Topped off with an espresso and some more light conversation with a most gracious server, Giavanna, the meal was complete. As Lula's is a mere 2 blocks from the Blue Line, this is an easily accessible place to enjoy a very good meal at a reasonable price combined with a welcoming atmosphere and outdoor seating.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My favorite spot in all of Chicago! Lula has been open since the 1990s and I seriously have never had a bad experience. All food is locally sourced. The desserts are all amazing. You'll want to get all of them!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved Lula Café. Our waiter was very nice. The food was outstanding, delicious options also some of them vegetarian and the place is really well decorated with a casual-hypster atmosphere.

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