Pelago - Chicago

The food was satisfactory, however the risotto was not cooked properly. The sea bass, on the other hand, was delicious. Unfortunately, the hostess was very rude and unpleasant.

The food at this restaurant was as good as any other high-end dining establishment. However, I was disappointed by the lack of variety on the menu. There was only one steak option, which was a sirloin cut that seemed out of place for an upscale restaurant. In addition to the limited steak options, the only other choice was veal. Overall, the menu was basic and unimpressive, with dishes that felt like something I could have easily made at home. Despite spending $310 on dinner for two, which included grilled salmon, chicken stuffed with sausage, two appetizers, and two cocktails that were just average, I wished we had chosen to dine at a place like Bavette's for a truly exceptional steak. However, on a positive note, parking was free as the restaurant is located on private property, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was quiet and intimate. In the end, it was a lesson learned.

Food was amazing. I had two appetizers that tasted perfect. The white truffle pasta was also amazing. Main dish was a rack of lamb for two. Although the food and ambiance was great, the servers were not very good. First we got our menus. We noticed thetruffle pasta wasn?t on there so we though, maybe it?s a special. So we asked. They said yes and said it was a special alongwith another appetizer and rack of lamb. Then later, we heard them telling the table next to us, two other special pastas alongwith the truffle that they did not tell us. They also never explained what kind of lamb it was when serving. Usually they saywhat kind of sauce it is or how it was prepared. All they did was set it on the table and said lamb with mashed potato andgrilled vegetables like carrots, tomatoes and bell pepper. When I called the waiter to ask him to have something to go, as Iwaved my hand in the air, he rolled his eyes. The waiter also put someone else?s bag of items in our bag so when we got to thehotel, I called the restaurant and told then I would leave sit in the lobby. Was very dissatisfied with service but food wasgreat.

I give this small Italian restaurant a 10/10 rating for both the overall experience and the delicious food. It's the perfect spot for a cozy Chicago winter evening. Be sure to try the pasta starter, which offers a sampling of five different pastas. It's a fun activity to do with friends or a significant other, comparing and discussing which pasta everyone enjoys the most. This way, you can try multiple options without feeling overly stuffed. Pelago has a classy, intimate atmosphere that I adore. And don't miss out on their addictive bread and butter starter (check out the image).

The food was amazing, a little overpriced thoough. And the staff was awkward and they kept looking at us