Pelago - Chicago

Excellent food with interesting preparations and artistic presentation; extensive wine list; very attentive, knowledgeable service in a inviting environment, su... read more Excellent food with interesting preparations and artistic presentation; extensive wine list; very attentive, knowledgeable service in a inviting environment, sublime decor... recommend for a special occasion date or high profile business dinner. Also offering nice outdoor seating.

Food was very good, although a bit pricey. Had a miscommunication with waiter which really ruined the experience. We told him we were looking to split one main... read more Food was very good, although a bit pricey. Had a miscommunication with waiter which really ruined the experience. We told him we were looking to split one main course and two appetizers. We chose a shrimp main course, and he looked at us and asked if we wanted one shrimp...or We both assumed that he was suggesting there was only a single shrimp tail in main course so we said Ended up bringing huge plates of the shrimp special. I brought up the miscommunication, and there was no apology...just a rude its too late to change now ...with a clear suggestion that it was our fault. We ate one dish and asked them to wrap the other. We waited minutes and they never brought it out so we left...having paid for a main course that we never intended to order, and were never delivered.

The food was great, the drinks are strong, the patio is wonderful, but it is a bit pricey. read more The food was great, the drinks are strong, the patio is wonderful, but it is a bit pricey.

Food was amazing. I had two appetizers that tasted perfect. The white truffle pasta was also amazing. Main dish was a rack of lamb for two. Although the food an... read more Food was amazing. I had two appetizers that tasted perfect. The white truffle pasta was also amazing. Main dish was a rack of lamb for two. Although the food and ambiance was great, the servers were not very good. First we got our menus. We noticed thetruffle pasta wasn’t on there so we though, maybe it’s a special. So we asked. They said yes and said it was a special alongwith another appetizer and rack of lamb. Then later, we heard them telling the table next to us, two other special pastas alongwith the truffle that they did not tell us. They also never explained what kind of lamb it was when serving. Usually they saywhat kind of sauce it is or how it was prepared. All they did was set it on the table and said lamb with mashed potato andgrilled vegetables like carrots, tomatoes and bell pepper. When I called the waiter to ask him to have something to go, as Iwaved my hand in the air, he rolled his eyes. The waiter also put someone else’s bag of items in our bag so when we got to thehotel, I called the restaurant and told then I would leave sit in the lobby. Was very dissatisfied with service but food wasgreat.

10/10 from experience to food. This small Italian restaurant is perfect for a Chicago winter evening. Make sure to order the pasta starter which gives you a tas... read more 10/10 from experience to food. This small Italian restaurant is perfect for a Chicago winter evening. Make sure to order the pasta starter which gives you a taste of about 5 different pastas. It’s fun to do with a group or partner and compare whichone everyone likes the most. It’s a great idea, so you can try more than 1 pasta and not feel grossly full. Pelago is quiet,small, and classy. I love it! P.S. their starter bread and butter is addicting (see image).