Shallots Bistro Review

The best kosher restaurant in Chicago for sure!!
A beautiful place!! delicious food and great service!!
I Recommend on their meats and sushi

This restaurant is certainly one of the most pleasant place to eat in the region. Anytime I visit this place I am extremely glad. They hold their high level service and the highest level of meals they offer. You can never go wrong with this restaurant. Warmly recommended.

They offer a vast variety of fresh food. I loved eating here. The employees are always very nice, prices are reasonable and the spot is always well organised.

This spot is extraordinary and roomy, the meals was delicious and the rates were very inexpensive. rapidly, effective service and very amiable staff members. Highly recommended.

Jon, Mario and Geo were excellent in their service! This is the best high end Kosher restaurant in Chicago. Best food, best service and best ambience.

Loved it. Food was excellent. Big menu. People were nice. Price seemed fair for this fine dining restaurant

Exceptional and yummy food, I loved the mood this place has, and the cashiers were very kind. I will definitely visit here next time.

We were in town for other stuff and decided to check out this hyped place. We walked in and the decor was very nice and we were seated right away, the food did take a drop to long to come given there was hardly anyone there. When the food came out the food was great not the hype that everyone created. It was better then most restaurants but not like OMG. The staff tried very hard to make our visit better and i give them tons of credit for trying. Maybe for some reason when we were the food wasnt the best but i will try it again and give an update

Wow. What an experience! 1st off, I'll begin by saying that I'm a New Yorker and have been to almost all of New York's (kosher) steakhouses... That being said, let's just say that this place outshines almost every NY joint except for maybe Reserve Cut which is probably unanimously the holy grail for kosher beef. The aesthetic at Shallots is elegant and chic, yet so cozy and laidback. It was truly refreshing coming from NYC where steakhouses are usually jammed and noisy etc...At Shallots, it's mostly full but there's this calm and chill vibe about the whole place. Now for the real good stuff: The food. It's simply delectable. Delicious dishes with a huge variety, all cooked to perfection. The sweetbreads are also awesome! And a huge plus is that the portions are so generous. You really get your bang for your buck. Desserts were also very tasty and funky looking. The service is impeccable too. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Douglas the manager is a delightful guy, that walks around making sure everyone is happy. We enjoyed a lovely chat with him about kosher cuisine and he was super knowledgeable about the whole industry in general...A must-go if you're in Chicago for a visit. It's not cheap, but hey, neither is a Mercedes. ;)
Also, remember that kosher restaurants must charge more money simply because 1) Kosher meat is much more expensive 2) They need to have a full time "mashgiach" ensuring that all the food and ingredients are kosher in accordance to all the proper guidelines.

Excellent food excellent service, waited some time for the food. but do you really really pay for it

Delicious. Sushi is really good, recommend the jalapeno steak and the volcano roll

I eat at Shallots very frequently, The food at this restaurant is overall very solid, waiters are nice and helpful. It's a bit pricey but not too crazy being that they are one of the only quality kosher steakhouses currently in Chicago.
Complaint: The wine here is Extremely extremely grossly over priced. I am generally not a complainer and rarely write reviews but the wine pricing here is marked up over 1000%! For example they charge $17 a glass for the Benyamina reserve cab which is $23 a bottle tops if you were to pick it up at a store, do a quick google price search for yourself. They aren't preparing anything special for the wine, just pouring it no reason why they need to make more than 100%. I haven't been to any other kosher restaurants anywhere with this type of wine pricing, very upsetting and really needs to be changed..... this would never float in an area with more restaurant options.
Side Suggestion: the bread dips have got to go feels like I'm having Friday night dips from the grocery store. You should change it to a nice oil n garlic dip, bread should be sliced (toasted) and presented better as well. If you ask around I'm confident most of your customers would agree. Sorry for the anonymous email address but my wife didn't allow me to put my real name down :).

Wishing Shallots a lot of successs!

Sincerely,
Genuine Foody

From the moment you enter this restaurant the personel give you an agreeable feeling. Very warm waiters, it is a lovely place to hang out with friends and colleagues or with your date. Excellent food, professional chef de cuisine, competitive price and professional service. Highly recommended.

Excellent menu with great tasting food each time we try a different choice.

Food veeeeeeeery good - has to be bc its so expensive. BAD service.

I have been there 4-5 times over the last 4 years. The food is prepared fresh and the service is excellent.

I was at Shallots Bistro for graduation celebration. The place is very neat and well lighted. The food is pricey but worth every cent.

This place is a delicacy of French bistros. The outdoor seating is something you would see in Ratatouille. The food is so good it's like a mouse was in the chefs hat cooking up delicious food.

Excellent service, love the new updated menu and atmosphere

Excellent food!! And good coffee (if you just rolled off a flight from UK a few hours before). Leave plenty of room for dessert

This restaurant is the best I ever eat at the best food ever thanks

Don t go- owned by unethical Bassman family who bankrolls Dovid Wasserman. Dovid is a known get refuser with a Seruv against him. Owner Bassman has been asked by beis din to stop bankrolling, but he doesn t listen.

Excellent food and the lunch time atmosphere is very quiet. A very pleasant time together.

amazing food, sometimes overpriced though. very nice decor and ambience, but long waits for service and food

I was in Chicago for a conference and the organizers ordered a Kosher lunch from Shallots Bistro. They ordered the menu item "The Bomb" it was a pretzel bun filled with all sorts of deli meats and sauces. It was quite delicious, which is good because they ordered it 4 times that week!

One of the evenings my wife and I went out to Shallots and we had a wonderful time, the steaks were expertly prepared and drinks were refreshing and the dessert quite interesting.
Great place for a special night out.

Food is delicious. Sometimes service can be inconsistent. $$$$

Good place with high quality food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff and quick service. Have been here several times for lunch and have not been disappointed.

Very high end but the food is worth the price. Nice and romantic setting.

Pricey, sushi not worth buying. They give you very little. Stick to the burger menu.

Super food, great service, but by all means be prepared to PAY for it ! !

Excellent restaurant, fantastic service and delicious food and wine!

You'll feel like a king sitting there and getting served

Had a great meal. Steaks were really excellent and the other menu items are creative. Not expensive for what you get

Fantastic and yummy food, I loved the atmosphere this place has, and the cashiers were welcoming. I will definitely come back in the future.

Such good food. It is a bit pricey but would be a nice place to go every so often for the price.

I had the ribs and rice pilaf, she had sea bass. They were both absolutely delicious. be aware, this place is somewhat expensive. The ambiance is very nice however. The wait staff was very polite and attentive.

Best restaurant! Amazing service clean and welcoming environment!

WOW - that is all I can say. I was invited to this restaurant by a good friend, and I could not wait to try the food. The service was perfect, great atmosphere, and most importantly, some of the best sushi I have ever had. Beautifully, simply-prepared - perfect fish. I can't wait to come back!

I have been to the best kosher restaurants in New York and LA and Shallots in Chicago is spectacular
Really above and beyond
The sushi is fresh and top notch. Fish and meat entrees were high quality and cooked to perfection and delicious as were the side dishes
The manger and employees were more than accommodating and the service was
Extremely professional This is an extremely high end kosher restaurant ... a fabulous experience every time

I got take out and wasn't able to experience the sit down dinner and ambience. The food was delicious, and was carefully and thoughtfully packed. Thank you shallots for delicious food and for an excellent to go experience.

Nice setting. Excellent food. Dishes are properly made and on point. A little pricey, but you probably know that going in

The customer service is always prompt, lovely mood, very nice staff. Will return again when I get here.

The best kosher restaurant. Sushi was perfect. Wish they had a bar

Superb ambience and super friendly service. Great experience.

I prefer this place very much. there is a friendly atmosphere. The meals are good. the service is efficient and the personel is professional. The pay is satisfactory. I definitely recommend.

Very pricey but a beautiful restaurant and my food was delicious!

This place is by far one of the best kosher steakhouse, I have been here a few times and every time I am just amazed how good the food is.

An elegant gourmet kosher restaurant.
Excellent options to choose from and centrally located in the Jewish community.

Very expensive but well worth the food if you can afford it. Service is good.

I'm from New York and I've been to some good restaurants, but I've never seen something like this! The food was divine, the service was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was just plain amazing! I would come back to Chicago just to be able to experience it again...

Shallots Bistro is a paragon for sophisticated, yet homey food mastery.
I have heard that people fly in from NY to Chicago to dine at Shallots but couldn't quite understand why....UNTIL I had dinner here.
The food tasted delicious and was brought out quickly, wait staff was courteous and knowledgeable. Dinner was expensive, but considering similar style restaurants in NY - reasonable.

Review of New Shallots- challenge accepted!

Wow! First word that comes to my mind, just wow. Today I decided, let's change and do something different, and decided to eat at shallots no wallet barriers, here's what I found. I came in with my work-out shorts and t-shirt, something I believe few have that audacity to pull off.
This didn't phase my waiter. I mean this is the best waiter I have ever had! Hands down. He's respectfull, mindful, kind, patient, sociable, and overall the ideal waiter everyone wants. His name is Christopher and I highly recommend everyone ask for him because he makes the experience more than it is.
The new design of shallots is simple, and extremely elegant. They have Removed the bar and now sit you with everyone else, which makes you feel more comfortable and at home by not outing you as a cheap chump. The first dish I got was this sushi which was really good. I think it's called fugomati. I ordered the chefs special. The artsi design just says wow! At first it will throw you off because usually a steak is flat cut but this was in a square design, regrettably some parts of the steak were dry but the sauce that it came with cured it immediately. I asked for medium rare and it was more done then rare. Still it was delicious and perfect. The potatoes and asparagus were on point and well worth it. While I was eating there was a birthday there, and they brought out this amazing dessert ART. Looked like art. With candles and all that just impressed me even more. And when I finally got to my brownie ala mode. Seriously, no contest. I couldn't tell if it was dairy or not. Just really out there, amazing. Thanks shallots for making my evening dinner a real experience! Way to go!

Service wasn't the best, was hard the get the waiters attention and didn't get a desert menu cause took to long. Besides that the food is amazing had the sushi, highly recommend the shallots

I tried this place once with a friend and I am hooked ever since. I like the good ambience and flavorful dishes and drinks. Kudos.

Unbelievable. the perfect place ever. We celebrated a birthday here for our daughter, and it was the most perfect event possible. The flavors, the service, the beauty and the splendor, there are no words.

I was there with Colonial Property Management at noon time. The service was excellent! The starters & appetizers were extremely delicious! The steaks was out of this world! Deserts was more than expected! I would recommend them for everyone being in that area. Remember to wear a face mask while not actively eating or drinking.....

The service is always quick, lovely ambience, nice staff members. Will visit again when I arrive in the area.

Worth the trip from anywhere. Literally! Was shocked to see how much they charged for a Delmonico steak, but still don't regret it!

Been hearing about this place from all the Chicago people for years. Totally lived up to the hype!

Food was decent but way overpriced. The steaks were just ok. The food was decent but overpriced. Disappointing small overpriced wine list. Milts bbq which i had the following night was much better food at a much lower price

Very high-priced kosher Gourmet continental restaurant but the food is very good if you're rich

This place is worth a visit. They have large portions for convenient prices. Constantly well kept and with awesome vibes. Will visit here again.