Kostali By Naha - Chicago

The atmosphere was cozy, with a limited number of tables for high tea. The bar area and live DJ added an enjoyable energy, but I would have preferred a brighter... read more The atmosphere was cozy, with a limited number of tables for high tea. The bar area and live DJ added an enjoyable energy, but I would have preferred a brighter location, as we were seated in a section without much lighting. I did appreciate the table setting, which included a delightful hat hairpin as an accessory. Regarding the tea selection, it consisted of tea bags served in a large pot. I had hoped for loose leaf tea, so I was a bit disappointed to find only tea bags available. The pot was quite substantial, which meant we didn't need refills during our 90-minute visit, but it felt more like it was meant for sharing. Each of us wanted our own tea, so we ended up pouring it ourselves, which was somewhat inconvenient. In my experience with afternoon teas around the city, this was the only place that offered tea in bags. The snack selection leaned more towards sweet treats than savory options, but most of what was provided was enjoyable. As for the service, it was just average. Normally, I would have tipped 20% regardless, but knowing that I had already included a 20% tip in advance made it disappointing to receive such minimal service. Overall, my experience was quite mixed.

We had a great time at the other NAHA restaurants, but our visit to Kostali was quite disappointing. The hostesses at the reception were unfriendly and dismissi... read more We had a great time at the other NAHA restaurants, but our visit to Kostali was quite disappointing. The hostesses at the reception were unfriendly and dismissive when we mentioned the challenges of finding parking at the hotel. We ended up parking in the lot above the road, which provided no discount and charged us $42 for just two hours. Although our waitress was friendly and the food was decent, it definitely wasn't worth the trouble or the steep parking fees.

Great food! Very interesting wine list. And the service was fantastic! read more Great food! Very interesting wine list. And the service was fantastic!

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!

A charming and mouthwatering restaurant nestled within a stylish boutique hotel. Every aspect was exceptional, including the service. read more A charming and mouthwatering restaurant nestled within a stylish boutique hotel. Every aspect was exceptional, including the service.