we were on a day trip in chicago and in the last minute decided to try a visit to the purple pig. open seating were economical at the tables, but the bar had space. the two bartenders were excellent. they didn't miss anything. dirty dishes disappeared and drinks remained full. the cocktails were also well made, but the menu options were a tad uninspired. the menu seemed a bit sporadic, but everything we ordered was amazing. we tried the bone mark scattering, the Spanish octopus, the pork bell and the chocolate espresso cheesecake. the whole meal was amazing, but the pig bell was on another level. the swarm and the carrots were mowed in a single glaze, from which the Greek gods dream day. the...
The reviews on this place were great and we have always wanted to try it when in town. We finally tried it for lunch and it was really good. They serve small sharable plates and everything we had was good. We especially liked the whipped Feta with toast and the Halibut was amazing. We also tried the sardines and some mozzarella item that was good. I don’t have a single complaint about this place and I’m looking forward to going back. There were three of us for lunch and two of us had a hard cider. It was not a cheap lunch, that’s for sure. The bill for three of us was $116 not including the tip.
The reviews on this place were great and we have always wanted to try it when in town. We finally tried it for lunch and it was really good. They serve small sharable plates and everything we had was good. We especially liked the whipped Feta with toastand the Halibut was amazing. We also tried the sardines and some mozzarella item that was good. I don?t have a singlecomplaint about this place and I?m looking forward to going back. There were three of us for lunch and two of us had a hardcider. It was not a cheap lunch, that?s for sure. The bill for three of us was $116 not including the tip.
This was a fantastic choice for my coworker and me. We would definitely return to explore more items on the menu. The by-the-glass wine selection was excellent. The bone marrow was perfectly prepared. The beet salad was a great combination, enhanced by pistachios and goat cheese foam. The octopus with grilled vegetables was expertly cooked. Food enthusiasts will feel right at home here. We enjoyed sitting at the chef’s bar and were captivated watching the chefs at work.
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This was an excellent choice for a coworker and I. We would completely come again to try more things on the menu. Excellent by glass wine menu. Bone marrow is well executed. Beets as the salad dish complemented well by the pistachios and goat cheese foam. The octopus with grilled vegetables was very well done. Foodies will be very at home here. We got chef bar seating and were fascinated what the cooks were making.
Very delicious restaurant. We sat at the kitchen counter and saw the cooks which was a fun experience. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. We ordered mussels, pork ribs, and a goat cheese salad. Every item was delicious in it's own way. If recommend everyone getting some of those ribs! We will definitely make sure to come back here in the near future!
I heard a lot about this place, it was a first time we visited this restaurant. eating was inventive and very tasteful, but a bit heavy on the butter. knochenmark was delicious. beloved porridges that melt in their mouth. great ambiente and service. our waiter was very pleasant.
A must have place in Chicago for sure. It’s one of my fave restaurants in Chicago and I always stop by when I visit. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The highlights for me would definitely be all the smears, house made ravioli and octopus.
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We wanted to try the tasting menu for my wife's birthday, but it wasn’t available. Aside from that, it’s an amazing place.
The Apple Tart was flawless, and the Mushroom Three Ways created a delightful symphony of flavors on my palate!
