EL Ideas - Chicago
Former MeatyBalls food truck owner Phillip Foss opened a ballsy, six-seater in the heart of Pilsen to explore the food he really wants to cook. To snag a hard-to-get reservation, email reservations@ELideas.com.
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Mike Zaruba
7 months ago
This place has been on my radar for a while and we finally went last night for my fiancés birthday. Absolutely amazing experience. I’ve had so many tasting menu experiences that either left me still hungry or too full/overwhelmed, but this was the perfect balance. The food was great and the price is also very reasonable for the quality the team delivers. Thank you!
Cat H.
7 months ago
Such a fun tasting menu experience, with the only downside being able to find the restaurant in the first place! This is the perfect dining experience for a...
Keely S.
9 months ago
10/10 It is a bit of a hole in the wall location, but what the building "glitz" factor lacks in pizazz, the chefs and food more than make up for in flavor...
Rich V.
9 months ago
Loved loved loved this small BYOB gastronomic treasure!!! Each chef presented their creation. Each was unique and personal. It was extremely artful as a...
Tomlin M.
11 months ago
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...
