Kostali By Naha - Chicago

Went to dinner before a Second City and had been a frequent Naha visitor. Kostali was a very fun experience and the food was as you would expect sensational. We... read more Went to dinner before a Second City and had been a frequent Naha visitor. Kostali was a very fun experience and the food was as you would expect sensational. We had oysters, hummus, the Kostali salad and the Mothers' Feta cheese Turnovers (which were amazing). All were tremendous. Then we had the chicken poussin and the whole Branzino which they fileted for us. The flavor of both were exceptional. This is a shared plates concept and there were 4 of us and it was just enough but we could have maybe done one more dish had we had time. The price point is very compelling. It looks like a very simple menu but it has a bit of everything and the ability to share made it a perfect place. While it is not the old Naha, it is a tremendous alternative to Brindille and I will definitely be heading back soon

After a few initial hiccups, our group of four settled in and enjoyed all of our drinks, meals, and desserts. Three members of our party ordered the cod and dec... read more After a few initial hiccups, our group of four settled in and enjoyed all of our drinks, meals, and desserts. Three members of our party ordered the cod and declared it one of the best seafood dishes they've ever tasted. I chose the tagine; despite not being a big fan of chickpeas or couscous, I found the dish to be delightful. The drinks were fantastic, though I found the $23 price tag for a martini a bit excessive. The bread and burrata were both scrumptious. Our waiter was a little too excitable and not very personable, but that didn't take away from our celebration of the 75th birthday!

The feta cheese whip for the bread was fantastic, and my girlfriend's food came out great. The ribeye was fine tasting, but was very tough in some areas, and th... read more The feta cheese whip for the bread was fantastic, and my girlfriend's food came out great. The ribeye was fine tasting, but was very tough in some areas, and the fat was almost impossible to cut through. I would expect more from a 60 dollar steak. But it was still enjoyable. Service was great. But nothing too special about the place

Definitely an awesome hotel restaurant surprised this place isn’t more popular. Drinks: A bit hit or miss. Had a bubbly rosé that had no complexity and the Kost... read more Definitely an awesome hotel restaurant surprised this place isn’t more popular. Drinks: A bit hit or miss. Had a bubbly rosé that had no complexity and the Kostali take on gin and tonic, which was on point. Food: Extremely wide range of dishes asit includes all regions of the Mediterranean, from Europe to Africa to the Middle East. I feel that the dishes don’t tietogether well, but individually they all tasted great. One note is that the lamb ribs kinda tasted Asian because the sauce waslike a sweet and sour sauce. Service: very attentive and quick Ambience: When we arrived, there was live music! It’s a quietrestaurant great for dates or meetings. Also love that there are cozy circular seatings!

**Drinks:** The quality can vary. I tried a sparkling rosé that felt a bit one-dimensional, but their gin and tonic was spot on. **Food:** The menu offers a w... read more **Drinks:** The quality can vary. I tried a sparkling rosé that felt a bit one-dimensional, but their gin and tonic was spot on. **Food:** The menu offers a wide range of dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, spanning Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. While the flavors don’t always perfectly harmonize together, each dish stands out and tastes great on its own. A highlight was the lamb ribs with an unexpected Asian-inspired sweet and sour sauce. **Service:** The staff were attentive and prompt throughout our visit. **Ambience:** We arrived to live music, which added a lovely touch. The restaurant maintains a calm and quiet vibe, ideal for dates or business meetings. The cozy circular seating areas were a particular favorite of mine.