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Imaginative, high-quality fare, even for breakfast
The location, service, and food were all excellent—especially for a hotel restaurant.
The chef was attentive and came out frequently to ask about the food. He made the best French toast I’ve ever had, and that is a dish I order a lot in the morning. The bread was soft, almost creamy in texture, stacked high and layered with a delicious stew of peach sauce, pecans, and a light warm cream on top rather than any maple syrup. It was just the right balance of moderate sweetness and texture—but very filling so you might want to share a serving.
The prices are also reasonable for the high caliber of the food.
As a side, I ordered a tasty fruit salad of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, pineapple, cantaloupe, and green melon—well balanced and, like the French toast, artfully presented.
Separately, at lunch, I had a nice vegan Reuben sandwich on fresh rye with oyster mushrooms instead of corn beef. For dinner I had a tasty Bronzino fish with a skilful layout and combination of sauces. The chef is happy to accommodate different tastes and to adjust a dish as requested so I asked not to have the prosciutto sauce. Both types of foccacia and ciabatta bread were also warm and fresh with excellent texture.
The restaurant is also well suited for meetings as it is quiet, with nice street level views.
Simply excellent
What an incredible find! Staying at Thompson hotel where the restaurant is located, I just came downstairs for dinner not having any expectations. Was I in for a treat! Impeccable service, amazing food, excellent experience. Amy Rose, the server extraordinaire guiding me through the meal, was simply the best service professional I came across in a while. Knowledgeable, engaging, welcoming.
Their amuse bouche was delectable and simple, their coconut mussels were very good and the lobster ravioli was cooked perfectly and with a little spice that was a very welcome experience.
Wine list is carefully curated and their wines by the glass have some very interesting choices available.
I will be back!
Lobster spaghetti and Branzino, a winning combination
I mentioned to a friend that I was in a dining quest to discover the best spaghetti and meatballs in Chicago and he recommended the lobster spaghetti at Nico Osteria. Located at 1015 North Rush Street, in the Thompson Hotel, at Bellevue, in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood, it is open from 5 to 10 Wednesday through Monday. Chef Bill Montagne has fashioned an innovative menu in a romantic and diner/friendly space that allows devoted foodies an opportunity to sit at the dining counter and watch the chefs work at their craft. My wife and I started with brussel sprout bruschetta with ricotta and hazelnut, oven roasted meatballs mozzarella and basil and a spring garden salad with pine nuts, asparagus, goat cheese and Meyer dressing. I came for the lobster spaghetti and wasn't disappointed. It's pasta dough with pureed lobster meat from one whole lobster, blanched in boullion lobster miso sauce and lobster shells with crispy guanciale and spring onion. I'm not big on lobster but this was a genuine reckoning. Delicious. Meanwhile, my wife enjoyed a whole grilled Branzino with fennel, tomato and roasted garlic. You don't often see Branzino, a wonderful tasting Mediterranean fish, on a menu. When you do, don't pass it up. For dessert, I had scoops of home-made strawberry, chocolate and blood orange sorbet while my wife had scoops of home-made strawberry, chocolate and pistachio gelato. A truly enjoyable fine dining experience.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent x 2
We stayed at the Thompson and dined here twice. Our first night we ordered knock and drop room service. We were astounded at the speed of delivery. The rigatoni was a real treat, as was the caprese. They even delivered individual glasses of wine. We also dined outdoors for Sunday brunch. Excellent service and really good eggs florentine and french toast. We were impressed twice. Nico really was a pleasant find for us.
Be the first to ReplyVery average food...
Our food was really average at best...
- Bruschetta: Came on a very thick bread, which was tasteless and barely fresh.
- Tuna Crudo: was good and fresh, but so small that it was pretty much 2 bites. For $19!
- The summer zucchini pasta dish was good,but certainly far from outstanding
- The Olive Oil cake was so dry and tasteless that even 2 people could not finish it despite being a small portion...
- The service was very pleasant though. But not the food...
I would rather recommend the other 2 restaurants across the street...
Great service
Lindsay was our server and she was phenomenal, prompt, fast and attentive. We put in several courses and some we loved some were okay but more preference since quality of food was great. We had a bottle of wine i liked, wife didnt, they didn’t bat an eye they pulled it and the manager whose name i didnt catch offered another selection which was excellent. So impressed. A place that wants you to enjoy your experience.
Be the first to ReplyWalked out
My wife and I heard this was a good restaurant and wanted to try it for dinner. Was seated at a very long table with maybe 15 other couples at it, each face to face. Had to access the table by walking around the length of it -- no cut throughs. Was then faced with the opportunity to spend a reasonable amount of money on food and share the experience with a business dinner on one side and a couple on the other, each listening to the others' conversation. Booth seating very limited and I believe restricted to 4-person groups. Was offered a spot in the hotel lobby to eat in lieu of long table. Then walked out.
Be the first to Replychristmas brunch very good
We have eaten here for Christmas lunch several times each of them slightly uncomfortable due to the crowd..the closeness of the tables and the noise..this did not distract from the food but is always a consideration.
This year we dined here and the place was ALOT less busy ..maybe more people were away but we were seated immediately when we arrived and there was no one waiting at all. We were seated in the area behind where you can sit up at the counter and watch the kitchen prepare the food. On Christmas you can order off the menu or you can get the special Christmas day menu which was a 3 course meal for 80$. We both opted for the special menu. We started off with a warm chestnut soup and a kale salad. I then had the lamb entree with greens and then finished with an apple tart. Our server was great but there were a couple times we had to look for him. As we said the tables in the middle where we sat are very close together so it is kindve intrusive sitting so close to your neighbors and in their conversation but all in all a very nice meal and time.
Amazing Dinner. Great Atmosphere
The restaurant is in the Thompson Hotel and has a great atmosphere. Our waiter was interesting and engaging. We had a great dinner and each of us raved about our meals. The flavors of the meals were great. The food was presented well and the tastes were amazing. The wine selection is very good and provides a range of price and options. We all said it was one of our favorite restaurants in Chicago. We will return.
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