Tilli's
(773) 325-0044
1952 N Halsted St
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.9171
-87.6487
Neighborhoods: North Side, DePaul
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In Short
Neighborhood families and singles fill this modern-yet-homey restaurant. Two rooms are separated by a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, while an open-kitchen and large bar are in easy view. The menu mingles comfort food and inventive dishes. Large appetizers like macaroni and cheese, or spinach and artichoke dip are best for splitting. For entrees, try Thai barbecue salmon, Gorgonzola pork chops, moist herbed chicken or rigatoni with fennel sausage.
User Reviews
AMYCHICAGOOOOO
June 27, 2008
My boyfriend and I had THE WORST dining experience last night at Tilli?s. We both spent a number of years as servers, so we understand the difference between poor service and just being a cranky customer. This was an ABSURD display of poor service AND management. We started our night off sitting on the patio for dinner. It took at least 5 minutes for our water to arrive, and at least another 5-10 minutes before our server, Amanda, even acknowledged our existence. Her personality was lukewarm ? whatever, they can?t all be charmers. We also ordered our food at the same time. We got our beers eventually, and my boyfriend started getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. Obviously, this isn?t something Tilli?s can control, but the annoying part was that it wasn?t until OUR FOOD ARRIVED that we were able to locate anyone who could relocate us to a table inside. When we were done we sat with empty plates and empty beers for a WHILE. The bus boys came to clear our plates, and still, we sat with empty beer bottles long enough to consider just leaving without paying the bill. However, rather than just leaving, I believe that a manager would want to know about an unhappy customer so he/she could correct the problem for the future. I got up and walked to the host stand ? where I was ignored while THREE HOSTS chatted among themselves and played with their cell phones. Finally, I was able to ask for the manager. I explained how unsatisfied we were; she apologized and said she would take care of it. We waited ANOTHER TEN MINUTES, when AMANDA, NOT THE MANAGER, BUT OUR SAME SERVER, came over and said, ?So, did you want to pay less or something?? with incredible attitude. We COULD NOT BELIEVE the manager sent her back over. It was beyond awkward. The money off was NOT the point. She said she would take half off, and we waited ANOTHER TEN MINUTES, until we finally just walked out without paying anything.
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kmacdonald
August 05, 2007
I went to Tillis for an inexpensive and quick lunch. I ordered the Thai beef salad which ended up being a tasteless cheap steak served on 3 pieces of lettuce that was swimming in a pool of wretched dressing. I ate it because i was starving and in a hurry. Afterward, I asked the waiter if he had ever eaten the entree before. He informed me that he had, and that he thought it was disgusting as well. He made no attempt to resolve my dissatisfaction and gave us the bill for 26 bucks. Very disappointed. Never going there again.
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mdostal
July 22, 2007
Always a reliable spot for lunch, especially on nice days. Healthy, fairly light menu and good mixed drinks. Large outdoor patio always brings me back in the summer when I visit and fireplace(s?) are nice in the winter.
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When to Go:
Looking for that special someone? On weeknights, Tilli's bar fills with like-minded singles.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, View Dining, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
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