Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Uptown

Lovely experience today. We wanted a non-traditional Thanksgiving and this was perfect. The lamb meatballs come with 4, perfect to share and were excellent. I got the SPAGHETTI, AGLIO, OLIO E PEPERONCINO, which is spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, pistachio and chili flake and it was fantastic. Not too heavy at all, not too spicy but spice was present. Crunch of the pistachios offered a different texture. For my next dish I went with the TAGLIATA DI MANZO, sliced beef ribeye, salsa verde, arugula, cherry tomatoes, Parmigiano potatoes. Steak cooked medium as requested, seasoned well and the potatoes were really good. Lastly I received a birthday tiramisu that was a nice surprise. It came in a glass jar. I am not a big dessert guy but I would absolutely get this again on my next visit. My only small gripe would be there’s one men’s toilet for the whole restaurant. Women’s appeared to have more, not much can be done with how the building is I suppose. I will definitely be back.

We had the most wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at Fioretta. The service and atmosphere were top notch. It was the first time my parents and I had ever been out for Thanksgiving dinner and we were so impressed. The staff was also incredibly kind and attentive. We really had a night to remember. Thank you, Jose and Fioretta!!

Due to a glut of options, there are few places in Chicago that spark the “when are we coming back?” conversation before the main course is finished. This is one of those places. The dishes were comfortable yet complex, making you realize, there’s a talent-level in the kitchen that makes them impossible to replicate. Each bite from first course through dessert was exceptional, which is a feat considering we were last seating on a Tuesday night. What made the experience was the service. Lauren S. was welcoming and informative without being pushy. She deftly answered all of our questions that felt like she was guiding us through the menu based on her expertise not her opinion. This included steering us away from certain dishes when she understood our flavor profiles, and explaining things without ruining the surprise. Her attention to little things without feeling crowded made us realize what front of house talent does to heighten the experience. The only knock was the nitty-picky things on the space. The bathroom was a bit disheveled, there was a crud on the handle of a fork (nothing on the tongs, I checked before using it). Extremely minor unless you’re judging for Micheline stars. Simply put, where it matters everything is well thought out from concept to execution. If you can get in, it’s an absolute no-brainer.

The Girl and the Goat always exceeds expectations, even when my expectations are sky high! Thank you! We had the Pig Face, String Beans, Goat Belly, and Steak. The dishes all exploded with flavors. The balance of seasonings, use of citrus, vinegar and other elements of the dishes played well and makes the culinary experience here amazing. The cocktails were yummy as well. The Peach-Te-quilla was light and refreshing. The Spicy Fat Boy had a ton of flavor. To finish the night, we had the Toffee Pumpkin cake and a neat pour of the Pappy Family Reserve. The Pappy was a treat and made a great night even more special! Thanks to Stephanie and all the team at the Goat. You are all AMAZING!

Excellent dining experience along with superb service - a hidden gem in Chicago