Moto Restaurant
(312) 491-0058
945 W Fulton Market
Chicago,
IL
60607
41.8866
-87.6514
Neighborhoods: West Side, Near West Side
What People Are Saying About Moto Restaurant
The Editor
Robyn Galbos
Citysearch
The Scene
Decor is minimal: earth-toned walls and carpeting, crisp white linens and almond-colored banquettes lining both sides of the dining room. Globally flavored electronica plays at conversation-friendly levels, while gourmets and food adventurers marvel at artful dishes. Knowledgeable--not stuffy--servers in black lab coats deftly guide patrons through each creative dish.
The Food
Asian influences surface throughout the four always-changing tasting menus. Fennel presented four ways includes purees painted on the plate, gelled cubes, a savory ice and fennel candy. A delicately flavored sashimi course has bites of salmon, scallops and hamachi alongside a cup of coconut milk and black squid ink. Chef Homaro Cantu's interest in science is evident in many dishes. Whimsical Squeezes--eyedropper-like pipettes filled with purees of ingredients like Swiss chard and bacon--pack a flavorful punch. Pacific bass is baked tableside to melt-in-your-mouth perfection in a futuristic-looking transparent polymer box.
User Reviews
dallas_foodie
July 09, 2009
had the 10-course and almost felt obligated to get the flight since there was a limited selection otherwise (and too difficult to pair with one varietal anyway). there were a few highs and lows in the proceedings - most notably an ironically tepid onion soup broth after a long delay for that course - but that was more than rectified with an extra desert or two. some of the wine pairings were questionable, but in the end it was a unique dining experience and worth trying at least once. in particular we enjoyed the cuban sandwich cigar and the graham cracker chocolate bomb, but there were other surprises that could only be captured with a digital olympus to be believed.
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Anonymous
January 15, 2009
Adventures and expensive yet always on the money. The wait staff is always attentive. the food always spectacular. Moto has five course meals with wine pairings. Let the chef go wild.
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tackle71
January 18, 2008
We did the ten course tasting menu and found Chef Cantu's food was excellent from beginning to end. The highlights of the night were the Wahoo, the unique take on Pork and Beans and the Apple Pie ala mode Truffles. The food was prepared using unique techniques (liquid nitrogen anyone) that meant your eyes were telling you different things than your taste buds. Overall definitely the most fun we have ever had eating out.
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Know Before You Go:
Menu options include four, seven and ten courses, plus a gastronomic tasting menu. The restaurant requires that everyone at a table agree on one menu. Accommodations are made for vegetarians.
What to Drink:
The well-rounded wine list features a range of prices by the bottle and glass. You may also order the wine progression to match each course of your meal.
The Extras:
The restaurant's front lounge area features specialty cocktails, 30 wines by the glass, and eclectic small plates. Also, a private dining room is available for parties of up to 30 people.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
