| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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Good food; stiff atmosphere ”
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It has everything - high-quality, well thought out preparations, class, decor (including amazing art), expertly-trained serving staff, etc. etc. ”
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Excellent atmosphere and food ”
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Tru's food is fun and delicious which is what truly fine food should be. ”
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The decor was simple with beautiful artwork that complimented the food and service. ”
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Excutive Pastry Chef Gale Gand's dessert The art collection brings even more to the atmosphere from Andy Warhol's Marilyn to Yves Klein's Venus Bleuse - Tru brings together an experience that is delectable , unique, and worth every penny. ”
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The ambiance is extraordinary, the service is impeccable, and the wine list is impressive. ”
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| dessert |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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Excutive Pastry Chef Gale Gand's dessert The art collection brings even more to the atmosphere from Andy Warhol's Marilyn to Yves Klein's Venus Bleuse - Tru brings together an experience that is delectable , unique, and worth every penny. ”
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On top of that, the dessert tasting was simply terrible. ”
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The tasting menu was a wonderful collection of perfect flavors from the four piece amuse bouche and caviar staircase at the beginning to the incredibly playful desert cart that finished the meal. ”
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I've eaten my way through a lot of the great restaurants of Chicago and Paris and of all these restaurants if I had to transport just one to a desert island with me, it would be Tru. ”
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The captain handed us caramel chocolate truffle suckers that were amazing. ”
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Supreme service, great courses, and incredible desserts make this the Number on restaurant in Chicago. ”
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For example, it was my dining companion's 60th birthday and besides the candle and birthday note in chocolate at the end of our meal, they presented us with personalized menus, wishing him a happy Birthday. ”
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Its cooked for 90 minutes to develop a unique consistency, then added to a cream-and-Champagne sauce with 1/8-inch croutons that crunch and simplicity to contrast with the smooth, rich sauce and delicate osetra caviar. ”
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We each had the 10-course chef's selection, which means there were 20 flawless dishes between us (and multitudes of desserts)! ”
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| drinks |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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We ordered two wines - one half bottle of Champaign for the first part, and a full bottle of a Chateauneuf du Pape for the second part. ”
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To start, the wine selection was astounding, and, among other delicious wines, we had a 1990 Clois de Papes that was a wondering pairing with the beautiful and exquisite dishes that we had that evening. ”
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love beer and expressed disappointment with their offerings which were limited to 2. ”
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Food is outstanding, service is impeccable, wine list is extensive. ”
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The ambiance is extraordinary, the service is impeccable, and the wine list is impressive. ”
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TRUS impeccable service, perfect presentation, extensive, well rounded wine list brought a tear to my eye. ”
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| food quality |
84.44000244140625% positive |
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While the food was good it was not great. ”
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The food was so good, we didn't mind the price at all. ”
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Oh, the food was pretty good too, I don't give the food a perfect score; the 9 course selection only allowed for small portions which although delightful doesn't allow one to really savor any one thing. ”
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Tru is a place to be seen and enjoy some fabulous tastes, but if you are hungry and expect a meal, you are at the wrong place. ”
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Granted most dishes were very good, and the foie gras was the best I ever had, but others, like the raw tuna and chorizo, were inedible. ”
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The food is creative and ultra-fine, presentation for each dish is delightful, and the service is the best I've experienced anywhere, ever, period. ”
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Its cooked for 90 minutes to develop a unique consistency, then added to a cream-and-Champagne sauce with 1/8-inch croutons that crunch and simplicity to contrast with the smooth, rich sauce and delicate osetra caviar. ”
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Although the meal was a bit pricey, the service was world class, she has not stopped talking about the experience yet. ”
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Although the food was quite delightful. ”
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The food at TRU, while appealingly presented, was almost uniformly disappointing. ”
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Bottom line: great food in a sterile atmoshpere. ”
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For example, it was my dining companion's 60th birthday and besides the candle and birthday note in chocolate at the end of our meal, they presented us with personalized menus, wishing him a happy Birthday. ”
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Even though Les Frances is much less trendy, they deliver on the promise of fantastic food. ”
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Good food; stiff atmosphere ”
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The decor was simple with beautiful artwork that complimented the food and service. ”
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The presentation was beyond mystical and beautiful, and was a perfect accompanyment to the delicious fare. ”
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Again, the fish was completely overcooked and bone dry as was the foie gras which should be crisp on the outside and moist and tender in the inside. ”
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15/night. But instead they allow the diners plenty of room and privacy to enjoy the meal in the beautiful surroundings. ”
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The expereince did not end with the evening, as they gave us a delicious banana bread to enjoy the next morning for breakfast. ”
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Overall, the food was pretty good, but at the prices hardly inspiring. ”
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At this level of price and sophistication, I expect food that is not only well-prepared but also interesting to eat. ”
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My father's comment was true- a fish as rich as salmon does not need to be poached in oil to make it delicious- the texture was chewy and unpleasant, and the flavor was salty. ”
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The soups were amazing, and creatively presented. ”
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Tru's food is fun and delicious which is what truly fine food should be. ”
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Good food at bad prices ”
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The food itself is visually stunning. ”
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The jacket required attitude reflects that the old school attitude towards food that may once have been great. ”
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The tasting menu was a wonderful collection of perfect flavors from the four piece amuse bouche and caviar staircase at the beginning to the incredibly playful desert cart that finished the meal. ”
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We each had the 10-course chef's selection, which means there were 20 flawless dishes between us (and multitudes of desserts)! ”
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The main course(s) of venison and steak were delicious. ”
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Excellent atmosphere and food ”
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In any case their chefs are completely incapable of producing anything even close to a decent meal. ”
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The best dishes were fresh sushi fish pieces and the cheese, which is source externally. ”
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The service was fabulous, and the waiters seemed to know a great deal about the food its preparation, and explained the food & sauce preparation when we complimented a specific dish. ”
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expensive, disappointing food without flavor ”
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Overall it tasted like a very bad tomato risotto. ”
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You can pick from a host of other great restaurants to experience a great meal! ”
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Having spend $700 on our meal, we thought we would have one of the most memorable evenings of our lives. ”
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On paper, many dishes sounded tempting. ”
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To start, the wine selection was astounding, and, among other delicious wines, we had a 1990 Clois de Papes that was a wondering pairing with the beautiful and exquisite dishes that we had that evening. ”
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s. When the food started to arrive we began to realize Tru is much like the commercial where the people eat at a great restaurant, then have to purchase food for the way home as they are still hungry. ”
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The portion sizes were horribly small, and nothing "tasty" worthy of note. ”
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Overrated food and oppressive service ”
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The food is excellent and much goes into the presentation as most of it comes in teeny tiny well crafted morsels. ”
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The food is amazing but their service is the most perfectly orchestrated and customer focused balet of movement I have ever experienced. ”
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| menu variety |
85.0% positive |
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The menu that was mailed to us several days later was full of spelling errors. ”
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For example, it was my dining companion's 60th birthday and besides the candle and birthday note in chocolate at the end of our meal, they presented us with personalized menus, wishing him a happy Birthday. ”
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Nothing was bad but nothing was good either, I certainly wouldn't have wanted more of anything from the selection. ”
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For less than half the price, Spring does a wonderful tasting menu. ”
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We each had the 10-course chef's selection, which means there were 20 flawless dishes between us (and multitudes of desserts)! ”
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TRUS impeccable service, perfect presentation, extensive, well rounded wine list brought a tear to my eye. ”
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Oh, the food was pretty good too, I don't give the food a perfect score; the 9 course selection only allowed for small portions which although delightful doesn't allow one to really savor any one thing. ”
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Food is outstanding, service is impeccable, wine list is extensive. ”
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To start, the wine selection was astounding, and, among other delicious wines, we had a 1990 Clois de Papes that was a wondering pairing with the beautiful and exquisite dishes that we had that evening. ”
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The tasting menu was a wonderful collection of perfect flavors from the four piece amuse bouche and caviar staircase at the beginning to the incredibly playful desert cart that finished the meal. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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This place has incredible service, definitely the best place in Chicago. ”
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If you don't get what a great restaurant this is, stick with the Cheesecake Factory and by all means, open up more tables for those of us who know what we're eating. ”
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Everyone I have brought here from the West Coast to Europe has declared it their favorite restaurant- and they're no strangers to fine dining, either. ”
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It was a great experience, and the restaurant lives up to its reputation. ”
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Supreme service, great courses, and incredible desserts make this the Number on restaurant in Chicago. ”
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s. When the food started to arrive we began to realize Tru is much like the commercial where the people eat at a great restaurant, then have to purchase food for the way home as they are still hungry. ”
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This is a great place to go for a special occasion such as a wedding anniversary. ”
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My 88 year old Grand mother quipped; This is better than the nice restaurant that you took me to in San Francisco, therefore Chicago is better than San Francisco ”
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| service |
86.97999954223633% positive |
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Supreme service, great courses, and incredible desserts make this the Number on restaurant in Chicago. ”
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end restaurants, the staff at TRU was cold and seethed with a sense superiority. ”
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We understood that Tru was extremely expensive, but with expensive restaurants, we expect the service to be equally good. ”
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The service is superb. ”
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The ambiance is extraordinary, the service is impeccable, and the wine list is impressive. ”
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This place has incredible service, definitely the best place in Chicago. ”
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Although the meal was a bit pricey, the service was world class, she has not stopped talking about the experience yet. ”
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TRUS impeccable service, perfect presentation, extensive, well rounded wine list brought a tear to my eye. ”
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It is highly unusual that every member of a restaurant staff is superb, but Tru manages to deliver that. ”
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The food is creative and ultra-fine, presentation for each dish is delightful, and the service is the best I've experienced anywhere, ever, period. ”
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stark contrast to the warm service I have received at other high (and low!) ”
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The valet was friendly and courteous. ”
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The wait staff was very warm and extremely efficient. ”
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The staff was amazing, especially Seven (that's her name). ”
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Overrated food and oppressive service ”
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The service was fabulous, and the waiters seemed to know a great deal about the food its preparation, and explained the food & sauce preparation when we complimented a specific dish. ”
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The entire staff makes you feel welcome and pampered with their warm, efficient service. ”
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the sommelier is knowledgeable and friendly. ”
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Food is outstanding, service is impeccable, wine list is extensive. ”
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The service, while a bit stiff, was impeccable. ”
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Charlie Trotter should bring his whole staff here to see what great service is! ”
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The service is amazing. ”
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The decor was simple with beautiful artwork that complimented the food and service. ”
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s. When the food started to arrive we began to realize Tru is much like the commercial where the people eat at a great restaurant, then have to purchase food for the way home as they are still hungry. ”
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People who complain that the servings are small are people who don't get that a small, perfect diamond is better than a great big ol' cubic zirconium. ”
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The food is amazing but their service is the most perfectly orchestrated and customer focused balet of movement I have ever experienced. ”
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So if you stop busting your brains about the pricey bill- which I think you should know about before you even enter- and let Tru's impeccable service and kitchen work their whimsical magic, you might actually enjoy yourself. ”
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It has everything - high-quality, well thought out preparations, class, decor (including amazing art), expertly-trained serving staff, etc. etc. ”
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The service is amazing! ”
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It is a beautiful place with impeccable service. ”
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could wax on about each delightful course, the staff etc. ”
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The service was excellent though. ”
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| value |
51.75000190734863% positive |
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have dined in MANY highly rated expensive places in Chicago and elsewhere--and this is really an event. ”
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So if you stop busting your brains about the pricey bill- which I think you should know about before you even enter- and let Tru's impeccable service and kitchen work their whimsical magic, you might actually enjoy yourself. ”
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Very expensive, worth every penny! ”
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Oh, the food was pretty good too, I don't give the food a perfect score; the 9 course selection only allowed for small portions which although delightful doesn't allow one to really savor any one thing. ”
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For less than half the price, Spring does a wonderful tasting menu. ”
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Although the meal was a bit pricey, the service was world class, she has not stopped talking about the experience yet. ”
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Way too expensive to tolerate any mistakes and this place had quite a few. ”
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The food was so good, we didn't mind the price at all. ”
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Good food at bad prices ”
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expensive, disappointing food without flavor ”
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We understood that Tru was extremely expensive, but with expensive restaurants, we expect the service to be equally good. ”
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Very expensive for an overall poor experience. ”
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The portions are perfect, though the cheese course is usually when the stomach signals the "Help! ”
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You know when comedians spoof "fancy, expensive restaurants" with pea-sized portions? ”
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The experience is amazing and even though the price is high the value is there if you appreciate fine dining. ”
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enjoy fine dining, and will gladly pay $100 for an entree only if it is worth it. ”
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Excutive Pastry Chef Gale Gand's dessert The art collection brings even more to the atmosphere from Andy Warhol's Marilyn to Yves Klein's Venus Bleuse - Tru brings together an experience that is delectable , unique, and worth every penny. ”
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Overall, the food was pretty good, but at the prices hardly inspiring. ”
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At this level of price and sophistication, I expect food that is not only well-prepared but also interesting to eat. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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Its cooked for 90 minutes to develop a unique consistency, then added to a cream-and-Champagne sauce with 1/8-inch croutons that crunch and simplicity to contrast with the smooth, rich sauce and delicate osetra caviar. ”
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