Share(773) 252-1466
1466 N Ashland Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9089
-87.6677
Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, West Side
What People Are Saying About Schwa
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – The restaurant's gritty surroundings and drawn shades read "Out of Business," but an intimate interior awaits. White linens top 10 cozy tables, crystal chandeliers hang in the two window niches, and the walls and tin ceiling glow a warm light green. Hip-hop beats coming from a semi-open kitchen rock the chefs and keep diners on low-key groove. – – The Food – Chefs Michael Carlson and Nathan Klingbail emphasize organic ingredients and local growers on their seasonal menu of contemporary American dishes. Table conversation ultimately focuses on the…
04/13/09
Don't waste your time with this restaurant
by jvadva99city at Citysearch
I've now called and left 3 messages over a 30 day period. Not one call back to date. Don't waste your time with this restaurant - they have very little concept of customer service.
- Pros: I hear the food is OK
- Cons: Service that is very poor
07/26/08
Dont expect a call back to make a reservation
by flowconsult at Citysearch
I called on a Thursday afternoon and left a message to make a reservation for that Saturday night. It was going to be a surprise dinner party for my boyfriend. And if you can believe it, I never heard back from them. This is the second time I've tried making a reservation there. Who do they think they are! I ended up planning the dinner party at Think on Western and happy to say it was wonderful all around.
05/20/07
Oh Schwa, why are you so cruel?
by ange83 at Citysearch
I must preface my review, I came to Schwa for the first time in fall of 2006--I went w/ 3 friends (we're all early 20s) and fell in love w/ the atmosphere, music, gorgeous staff (I think at the time just the chef plus two), byob aspect and obviously the food. Every one of the 9 courses was delicious and innovative, minus the dessert which seems to be the trend. Although there was a truffle milkshake that I can't be to harsh about. I could not wait to go back.
I returned early this year, the menu was now $105 and there were some additional bodies in the back. The food just wasn't reminiscent of my first visit, the menu changed but most dishes were hits or misses. More misses than hits unfortunately for me. And I had to leave abruptly due to some stomach rumblings--long story short my second experience has ended my love affair w/ Schwa.
The Details on Schwa
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant is B.Y.O.B., so diners on a budget can splurge on the food and not the beverages.
Where to Sit:
Foodies will want the table next to the large open window overlooking the tidy kitchen
The Extras:
The $85 per person tasting menu consists of an eight- to 12-course sampling of the entire menu.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, B.Y.O.B., Quiet, Brunch, Notable Chef, Hidden Find, People Watching
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, New American, Traditional American
Smoking Permitted:
No
