What can I say about Moto that hasn't already been said? This place is the bee's knees. Did you know they have their own garden for all those fancy micro greens? Did you know that this garden is INSIDE their kitchen? Forget farm to plate, Moto remains lightyears ahead of everyone.
The attenti...
Wow. This was the most unique dining experience I've ever had. I came here for an event and all of the food was gorgeous and had a story behind it, which was fun and entertaining for large group of strangers.
Favorite of mine was the salmon on mini everything bagels with a cream cheese creme fra...
Ate there a few weeks ago and was truly an unforgettable experience! The tasting menu was well designed for a balenced meal. The food was a molecular gastronomy experience not to be forgetten. Pretty pricey, but if you have to do it at least once!
WOW and double WOW...gorgeous space in the lower level of the restaurant. We have a private tasting here with Google hosting the event. Great treat as we got to view their garden and were explained what was grown there and how they uniquely do this. Pretty interesting seeing how we had a meal that w...
Moto is truly a culinary adventure! You start off with a taste of every course you are about to enjoy. The menu rotates seasonably, but is preset! The service was impeccable and the sommelier was incredibly knowledgable! Each dish is unique, thoughtful and truly a work of art. By the time the la...
I was disappointed. I first heard of Moto from their TV show - I thought the entire culinary team was creative and its creations always looked super tasty. Then I saw two of the guys on Top Chef, and was surprised that they got booted off rather quickly. But I was in Chicago for 6 months and ther...
Moto last night for our anniversary, confirmed 3 times of strict dietary restrictions. Served rabbit to kosher wife. Not happy, no compensation... only a "Im sorry" Very displeased.
-UPDATE, Chef contacted me, offered to bring us back on the house.
Moto lives up to the hype with their inventive dishes and bold flavors.
I recently went for Chicago Restaurant Week with my wife. For $44 each we were able to have 8 dishes which came straight from their regular tasting menu($175 for 16 courses). This was a deal!
Some restaurants have great pr...
Very tasty food served up in very unique ways. Definitely worth the experience for foodies.
Very very very cool execution. Food is okay, but it's worth going to at least once for the experience... if you're willing to shell out a fair amount of cash for dinner that is.
Possibly the biggest dining splurge of my life, but I couldn't be happier about it. I took my boyfriend here for a pre-Valentines meal during the 10th anniversary of the restaurant. Each of our 12 courses was more exciting than the next. I especially loved the rabbit gazpacho style soup, the "macaro...
Amazing food experience but perhaps a bit long clocking in just over 4.5 hours. I love to eat but after a while the novelty started to wear off. Highlights: edible menus, 'pork sandwich" as a cohiba cigar, and amazing mollusk preparations for being in Chicago.
Not an every day kind of place, but one of the most interesting dining experiences I have ever had.
These guys here are awesome. The time, dedication, and work that goes into creating each course shows. I had recently gone in with a friend of mine and we enjoyed every dish. Our guy making the drinks was great and had creative and tasty drinks that were just as mindblowing as the food itself. T...
We had a fantastic experience. Truly unique dining!
Wow. Moto is an incredibly unique dining experience that everyone should experience at least once. We were fortunate to attend a Zagat Presents dinner with Chef Richie Farina (from Top Chef Texas fame!) where we enjoyed a 4.5 hour long meal of 15 courses with a wine progression featuring 13 varitals...
Less stuffy than Alinea. Where guest actually giggle about some of the courses they get served. i had an amazing time and would recommend the FULL (not the half, that is for losers) tasting menu to anyone.
I heard about Moto after watching America's Top Chef (or whatever it's called) when two of the guys featured on the show were from Moto here in Chicago. I must say, the whole experience was insane. After about 4-5 hours of eating - I was exhausted!
Definitely something you have to experience at...
A pricey experience but worth it for the finest of finest dining. Fulton Market area is known for $$$$ calibre places and Moto fits the bill perfectly. Located right next to Aviary, it's no doubt that Moto is a perfect fit. Some magazines name Moto as the most notable place for molecular gastronomy ...
Extraordinary" molecular gastronomy brings "new surprises around every corner" at this Eclectic West Loop "delight", exhibiting Homaro Cantu's "insane creativity" via a "playful" prix fixe; "steep prices make it event dining for sure", but "attentive" service, "minimalist" decor and "very private" b...
Chef's workshop on Wednesday was a lot of fun with a great menu. Chris, Bobby, and Dustin were great. Thank you and I will be back.
Great place to visit. The food is spectacular and very well prepared. There's a reason why this is one of the city's best. Kudos to chef Farina and his staff. Well done.
After looking forward to this dining experience for many months, we were very disappointed. There was not one food item on any of the multiple courses that we actually enjoyed. The scallop course smelled like old seafood. One person in our party of 4 actually had to spit her food out because the tas...
Moto is an experience. One that I like to treat myself to once in a while. Come here to enjoy Chef Homaro Cantu imaginative spin on food. The last time I was here, we had a pretty large group, so we had the pleasure of sitting in the private room in the basement. We were surrounded by lab equipment ...
Came here for my early anniversary. I'm all about creative presentations so this was perfect for me!
The menu is never the same and you won't know how much it'll cost until you get the bill (mine was about $150/pp with 1 wine 2beers, tax and tip).
TIP: ask for a kitchen tour ;)
1. A shot of...
Second time here...and I must say it appears that the owner(s) care a bit less than they did before. Started out well enough, but a short while into the night they ran out of a key ingredient...HOW do you run out of a key ingredient??? For a dinner that c
This was the best meal of my life hands down. I'm completely speechless. The executive chef came out to serve me each course, even talking me about how to make everything. I got to talking with him, letting him know that I am a culinary student. They gave me extra courses, two free drinks, and in...
Moto is an interesting and challenging restaurant to review for its concept goes beyond conventional food. We had the tasting menu with paired wines and spent substantially more than the cost shown on Zagat - about $320 a person. The food was good but not in our opinion as appealing as Alinea. The p...
Fantastic dining experience! The food is incredibly original and well executed. Although service is somewhat disjointed. I think that in their effort to feel "casual" Moto's service can come across as sloppy. Loved the experience, though.
Chef's workshop was a great experience. The chef gives brief explanations of each dish and his overarching philosophy on food and also offers a tour of the kitchen. moto is unique as there aren't too many places offering haute Southern food and this place also features molecular gastronomy. In all c...
overpriced and underdelivering. Miss it. Save up for Alinea.
They grow most of their greens in house. Economic sustainability done right. I loved the way they combined chemistry and food (two of my passions). The underground private room is PERFECT for hosting an event. I wish I knew about it for my Breaking Bad finale party.
Ambiance was not good at all.
The food was good but nothing over the top to compensate for the lack of the ambiance.
Service from the waiters was impeccable! Great staff!
a very different dining experience. we loved it. many small plates of creativity. prepare to drink you potato chips. minimalist decor. how often can you eat the food of a chef who won on iron chef?
Moto was a surreal, delicious experience for me. I went here about 3 years ago for a friend's 25th birthday. I will not tell anyone what I had to eat, only because I want you to try and experience things for yourself. I will say that the 15 course prix fixe is definitely worth the cost. Save up for ...
If you are looking for a memorable scientific experience, this is the restaurant. I went here to kick-off my 30th birthday and they made sure to create a memorable night. The fixed menu allows you to sit back and relax. In fact, they bring the menu out on a plate with little samples of each cours...
Hello, Moto! It's filled with luxury at its finest! The banquets when you walk in are super high with plush seating. It's almost like your own little room within these booths. You'll be greeted by the freindliest staff, whose also incredibly knowledgeable. The tasting menu changes constantly and fil...
Food: True molecular gastronomy experience. Beautiful decor with exceptional cuisine. We did the 18 course chefs tasting menu and it was amazing. I'll recommend to do the next tier menu down because it was too much food at the end. For example they served 4 different desserts to end our meal , enoug...
Wow. Just, wow. This place is unreal. It's inventive, surprising, delicious, unique and exciting. The food is out of this world, but the presentation and the thought that goes into the courses are what make Moto so unbelievable. I was there for a Google+ event and we had 15 courses, so it was not yo...