Gather - Chicago

When a server suggests sharing dishes and they'll course it out, I feel like I'm in heaven. I feel pampered. The portions are small enough to get through a siza... read more When a server suggests sharing dishes and they'll course it out, I feel like I'm in heaven. I feel pampered. The portions are small enough to get through a sizable percentage of the menu especially when sharing each course. We even got dessert which is so rare for me. Every dish felt noteworthy.

The food is amazing. The waitstaff is awesome. The environment is lovely. I celebrated my birthday here with some friends and it was the perfect meal and perfec... read more The food is amazing. The waitstaff is awesome. The environment is lovely. I celebrated my birthday here with some friends and it was the perfect meal and perfect place to celebrate.

FINALLY!!!! A place which cooks everything from scratch. Delicious food. You’ll want to lick the plate. They can accommodate gluten free with no difficulty and... read more FINALLY!!!! A place which cooks everything from scratch. Delicious food. You’ll want to lick the plate. They can accommodate gluten free with no difficulty and are happy to do it. You don’t feel like you’re a bother. The wine selections are first rate as well. Gather is not a large place and it fills quickly, especially if there’s a performance across the street. Come early like we did at 4:30. Or make a reservation to be sure. The atmosphere is a little too dark for my taste, but it can be adjusted if requested. And best of all, for those GF folks, the desserts are awesome. Truly unique. No crème brûlée to be found anywhere. Yay! (So sick of crème brûlée)

TL;DR: Grab a group, pick a few items, and SHARE This place has amazing food and I always leave happy. The burger and gnocchi is really good. You truly... read more TL;DR: Grab a group, pick a few items, and SHARE This place has amazing food and I always leave happy. The burger and gnocchi is really good. You truly...

My first Yelp review! I'm excited to leave this because Gather really went above and beyond. First off: this has been a local favorite of ours for a few... read more My first Yelp review! I'm excited to leave this because Gather really went above and beyond. First off: this has been a local favorite of ours for a few...