312 Chicago
(312) 696-2420
136 N La Salle St
Chicago,
IL
60602
41.8841
-87.6325
Neighborhoods: Central, Loop
What People Are Saying About 312 Chicago
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In Short
An ideal location in the bustling theater district plus traffic from Hotel Allegro guests equals a perfect date spot before curtain call. Mahogany and marble appointments complement modern light fixtures, while floor-to-ceiling windows peer out to the street scene and skyline. Dishes embrace classic Italian fare. Rustic stick-to-your-bones meats like rabbit sausage marry with local apple mostarda and watercress; pastas follow suit with hearty accompaniments like pork ragu and crab meat. Desserts arrive rich and sweet, from Sicilian pistachio cake to maple mascarpone semifreddo half-frozen mouse.
User Reviews
JoyL
April 03, 2009
We had dinner after the Mary Poppins matinee at the Cadillac Palace Theater. My four year old daughter was excited to be in Chicago and we were staying at the Hotel Allegro. My daughter was treated like a princess and had a wonderful time. Her food off the Children's Menu was nothing to write home about, but our meal was phenomenal We had an eggplant and portabella mushroom appetizer and the 4 Cheese Risotto special - both were amazing. Once the restaurant filled up, the service was a bit slower, but we enjoyed ourselves and the atmosphere!
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nolachitown
July 22, 2008
My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and were completely put off to find this place was a "hotel restaurant". The place was nearly empty at 8 PM on a Saturday evening! I was shocked.. to say this place is a "Top 50" restaurant would be an exaggeration - the decor is antiquated and hokey, and the food was average at best. Even the service was slow for the few tables that were actually occupied. I was more impressed with the hotel upstairs than I was with the food and ambiance downstairs. I was completely underwhelmed. Oh - the "icing on the cake" - I specifically requested a nice dessert to be brought to our table - they charged us for a ROCK HARD chocolate mousse which we barely tasted. It was completely inedible. NEVER AGAIN!
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northshorefoodies
August 07, 2007
My partner and I found this place by accident on a Sunday night when everything else seemed closed. We had a lovely experience. Even though they were closing in 15 minutes, we never felt rushed or unappreciated. We shared a delicious scallop appetizer and a salad. My partner had a seafood dish that was conspicuously missing the advertised blue crab - but it was really nice nonetheless. I had seabass that was extremely flavorful and beautifully prepared. EXCEPT that it came topped with a huge pile of very roughly chopped parsley (mostly stems!). The service was very attentive. We feel lucky to have found this place in the loop on a Sunday night.
read full reviewThe Details on 312 Chicago
Where to Sit:
Diners seeking a romantic evening should request a window booth, affording twinkling city views. In warm months, coveted seats are at the seven or eight sidewalk tables.
The Extras:
For $1,000, you can enjoy an at-home cooking class or dinner party for eight people prepared by chef Dean Zanella. All proceeds go to The Land Connection, an organization that works to cultivate healthy farms, food and communities.
When to Go:
Don't be late for your show. Try the three-course prix fixe menu between 5pm and 7pm from Tuesdays to Sundays for $40.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Brunch, Theater District Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
General Info:
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Dean Zanella
Smoking Permitted:
Bar
