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Alpana Chicago Reviews
The food was to die for.
Everything we ordered was phenomenal. The cocktails were also great! We had a big party and the waiter was very attentive. Super cute esthetics.
Tasty dinner last night at Alpana.
To start, we had the Octopus Bravas, which was a mix of octopus and potatoes. While the menu offered a variety of options, we all choose to get pastas. I had the Squid Ink Campanelle, which I really enjoyed. Another at the table got the Short Rib Buc
I live nearby and have been wanting to try this restaurant.
The wine list looks amazing, and with her reputation, it is the main draw. I love good, unusual reds, the secret gems someone like Alpana would offer at a restaurant bearing her name. I looked at the wine list ahead of time and selected a few opti
I expected more from the wine options, food was good for the price in this area
I live nearby and have been wanting to try this restaurant. The wine list looks amazing, and with her reputation, it is the main draw. I love good, unusual reds, the secret gems someone like Alpana would offer at a restaurant bearing her name. I
The service was amazing! All of the staff were so kind and
The service was amazing! All of the staff were so kind and went above and beyond with vegan accommodations. I tried the golden beets, roasted cauliflower, and beluga lentils. Everything tasted delicious! I will definitely be back soon!
The pasta selection is always so unique and delicious! The
The pasta selection is always so unique and delicious! The cocktails are very good and strong.
service great; servers so likable; food amazing; sancerre
service great; servers so likable; food amazing; sancerre delicious; dessert to go was flippin' amazing. rice crispies, ice cream and caramel + train ride = scrumptious soup. this place never disappoints.
The atmosphere, food and service was absolutely amazing.
Will definitely go again. We had brunch, but I really would love to go back for dinner.
Birthday Magic at Alpana
Last night was unforgettable! We celebrated my birthday at Alpana, the stunning bistro owned by the incredible Alpana Singh – Master Sommelier, restaurateur, and TV personality – and wow… this place is pure perfection. From the moment we walked
Todd, our server, was great! Perfect portion sizes, the
Todd, our server, was great! Perfect portion sizes, the Braised Short Rib Bucatini, Sea Bass and Squid Ink pasta were to die for. Sat outside during a summer night, a bit toasty but otherwise enjoyable. Great dinner tonight, will absolutely be back!
Some of the best pasta I've had in a while.
Seafood pasta and vegetable pasta can be very hit or miss for me but the flavor in both pastas came through completely. The steak tartare was really solid, nothing super unique but exactly what I was hoping for. It had a really rich aioli that went s
We had a lovely dining experience here and this is a strong
We had a lovely dining experience here and this is a strong 4 rating, I wish I could give this 4.5 stars. There were seven of us so we split several items and all were delicious. Starters we enjoyed: Golden Beets & Burrata Hamachi Crudo Octop
So disappointed.
.. We were celebrating a special occasion during the week and we had an early reservation. The restaurant was not crowded. Started off with a lemon drop martini. We asked for no sugar around the rim. When we received it, tasted like pure lemon juice
Tasty food and wine in nice ambiance
First time visit on a weekend. Nice ambiance and inviting decor in restaurant. Busy but can still have private conversation. Service is excellent. Upon being seated and placing orders, food was out in 5 minutes which was very unexpected. Ordered shor
Outstanding restaurant!
We saw a write up about the restaurant on a site for the series "The Bear" that they would be filming there so I checked it out and the menu looked fantastic and it was such a beautiful place. We were visiting from Wisconsin for the weeken
Always good
This spot serves very well made food and beverages in a comfortable environment. Service is knowledgeable and just right. Weather permitting there is an attractive veranda for seating.
What a Great Find
Needed to "wine" down after visiting my dad at Northwestern. Great place. Extensive wine list. Prices of bottles range, so we found a good one that didn't break the bank. Started with the crispy polenta and mushrooms. I expected it to
A pleasant avenue to catch up and connect ...
Went there for a brunch on the early side before they got very busy. The decor is tasteful and striking, the service professional and attentive. Since I don't eat meat, I was happy to see a few vegan/veggie options on the menu. (Keep it up, guys
Great place for dinner
We just had an outstanding meal. We’ve found many restaurants have lost their edge recently but not Alpana. Our server John was outstanding but the food was the star. The arugula salad was so fresh and spicy. My pasta cresta grapa was fantastic. M
Chartreuse Green VEP!!!!!
Beautiful, relaxing dinner room. Great wine list. Varied menu, something for every taste. We enjoyed the meatball appetizer, salmon, bass, ribs and broccolini. Excellent, helpful service. Reasonable prices, especially for Chicago.
Disappointing Experience at Alpana - Unprofessional Customer Service by Owner Herself
As a person who never writes a review, I am writing to express my deep disappointment and frustration with the recent experience I had with Alpana Singh, the owner herself. I feel compelled to share my experience in the hope that it will shed light o
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Let's say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to Alpana Chicago at 6 PM the same day.
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* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
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* EternalAnt36 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
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* EternalAnt36 now uses their connections at Alpana Chicago to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
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* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Alpana Chicago!
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