Libertad

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   Ralph

   Chicago

   44 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   44 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We love Libertad. The food is excellent with bold flavors. Drinks are also fantastic. This time we sat in the enclosed patio. It was a little chilly. We could have used a heat lamp a little closer or a blanket. We strongly recommend this restaurant if you have not visited.
   

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   kenneth

   Chicago

   112 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   112 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Appetizers- Shrimp and the crab stuffed peppers were amazingly good! Also, branzino and short ribs were delicious as well. We didnt like the special drink, but besides that the food was great. Service was on point as well. The only thing we dont like about Libertad is you come away smelling like the you were in the kitchen, because in a way you are. Restaurant needs to find a way to keep the smoke from the kitchen out of the restaurant. Dinner was also very pricey. But we will definitely go back
   

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   Susan

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   This was perhaps my 20th visit to Libertad, and it was the least enjoyable. The food remains excellent, although no longer as carefully set up to be shared. Some dishes are very hard to divide. However, the food remains the best feature. The service, however, just isn't up to former standards. It used to be that you could order one or two things and your drinks, then relax and enjoy them, and then order one or two additional things. It was relaxed, and dining was well-paced. No more. The 90-minute limit per table means everything gets brought out at once. The small tables - especially the two-tops - don't have room for everything. Worse, the hot food gets cold as you work your way through the dishes. The entire experience now has a very rushed feeling. I get that the place is popular, and economics dictates that tables be turned over quickly, but Libertad has been popular for a while now, and the service used to be more gracious. Although the noise level has always been a bit high, this visit found it nearly impossible to carry on a conversation even across a small table. My dining companion and I had to keep leaning forward to hear each other, often repeating what we'd just said. Kind of sad, really.
   

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   Kelly

   Chicago

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Casual place with great food and friendly and efficient service. We had Sunday brunch at 11:15. Place was not too busy at that time, but pretty full when we left around 12:30. We found easy street parking within a few blocks. Well worth a trip. Beakfast burrito was a very generous portion and really good.
   

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   Theresa

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Two of my friends and I have been going to Libertad for a while now. It never disappoints! Truly some of the best food in the city! Great service and great drinks as well! Just the best!
   

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   janet

   Cleveland

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The sea bass was delicious. Everything was great. Love the amuse bouche.
   

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   John

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Innovative, awesome dishes, great service. Love the covered back area even in autumn winter.
   

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   Mary

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   very nice for Sunday brunch. well worth the drive.
   

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   Jessica

   Chicago

   26 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is one of the best places on the Northshore. Not a question! Consistently amazing, delicious and quality!
   

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    Amanda

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Great food and service. Wish it was a little quieter but we went on a Saturday night so have to expect that.
    

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