EL Ideas

This was a really good stop while driving through Chicago. They offer delivery. But we decided to go inside and get our plates to go so we could see the...

As the name implies, EL Ideas elevates dishes for delicious, complex flavors, with elegant plating. The staff and environment are friendly- giving the...

It was such an inviting atmosphere. Being able to get up and watch the chefs from the pass, while talking with them, was something I really enjoyed doing. The food was creatively prepared and tasted delicious.

Dinner experience was exceptional- from the quirky interior details, fun and warm hospitality to delicious food and stunning presentation. Chef and owner,...

All I have to say is wow. This place is amazing. I was in Chicago to catch a flight and I stopped at El Ideas. The food is amazing and the vibe is immaculate. Every single course worked so well and the flavors were crazy good! Chef Phillip Foss is really astonishing. I will definitely be back in the future. Thanks Chef!!

We visited El Ideas yesterday and enjoyed every minute of it. From the moment you walk in and your coats are hung by the entrance, it truly feels like visiting a welcoming friend's house. The Chef-Owner is welcoming and grounded. The ice bucket is already awaiting our BYOB, and the decor is so easy to feel at home with. Every course is a surprise: surprise in flavor, texture, color, plating or decoration. Every experience highlights feeling like a welcomed guest, including the generous invite to join the chefs in the kitchen to watch and talk. I could not have imagined a better experience, nasty snow excluded. We will certainly be back.

Amazing presentation, great atmosphere. However, I feel the food did not meet expectations at all. All the dishes, as other reviews have pointed out, had too much salt even when you wouldn't expect it. Every dish. While some dishes were fine, I felt many did not work. I do not feel like it was worth the price I paid for.

This was a really fun and delicious dining experience! Everyone has the same seating time and each course is presented to the dining room at once by the...

EL Ideas markets itself as a BYOB Michelin starred restaurant minus the frills, where dinner should feel more like a warm family gathering rather than a...

I don't know if there's a better restaurant in Chicago. El ideas is always an excellent experience. The menu is phenomenal, the service and attention to detail feel like you're at a friend's home. The lack of pretention while performing at this level is unique. If you're thinking about it, book it. You absolutely will not be disappointed.