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All I have to say is wow. This place is amazing. I was in Chicago to catch a flight and I stopped at El Ideas. The food is amazing and the vibe is immaculate. Every single course worked so well and the flavors were crazy good! Chef Phillip Foss is really astonishing. I will definitely be back in the future. Thanks Chef!!

We visited El Ideas yesterday and enjoyed every minute of it. From the moment you walk in and your coats are hung by the entrance, it truly feels like visiting a welcoming friend's house. The Chef-Owner is welcoming and grounded. The ice bucket is already awaiting our BYOB, and the decor is so easy to feel at home with. Every course is a surprise: surprise in flavor, texture, color, plating or decoration. Every experience highlights feeling like a welcomed guest, including the generous invite t … – show

Amazing presentation, great atmosphere. However, I feel the food did not meet expectations at all. All the dishes, as other reviews have pointed out, had too much salt even when you wouldn't expect it. Every dish. While some dishes were fine, I felt many did not work. I do not feel like it was worth the price I paid for.

Amazing experience and delectable plates. Very creative and perfectly presented.

Food was fantastic! Presentation was great as well, really enjoyed touring the kitchen and watching the chefs work. Will definitely be back