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Formento's Chicago Reviews
From start to end, we had a great experience here.
The hostess was nice and we didn't have to wait for our table. Our server, Anna, was awesome. Very detailed in her description of the menu and gave us great recommendations. The food was really good, we got apps, entrees and the pistachio desser
Restaurant was very pricey.
Chicken Parmigiana did not taste like real chicken. Felt sick after eating it. Ended up throwing leftovers out. Extremely disappointed.
Really enjoyed the first trip here for dinner.
We had a lot of appetizers, and the kale salad was pretty good. On to the pasta, there are a couple of vegetarian options, which was nice. Also you can substitute gluten free pasta on almost any of the entrees, which is also cool. Pasta is the one t
I have been to Formentos twice, and both times the service
I have been to Formentos twice, and both times the service and food has been good! The most recent time was for an anniversary and they made it feel so special!
Best service I've ever had.
Justine went above and beyond. Food was incredible! This place deserves 10 stars
My colleagues and I were supposed to eat at another
My colleagues and I were supposed to eat at another restaurant nearby but their WIFI was done which meant they could not accept credit cards. So we checked some other places and Formento's could take our party of 9 at the last minute. They sav
My cousin and I dined here back in May and had an amazing
My cousin and I dined here back in May and had an amazing experience! We sat in the bar area for dinner and our server, Nina, was fantastic. We both have food allergies, gluten (celiac) and nuts, and she was so accommodating. She took so much care to
Get the chicken parm!! Excellent service and a great
Get the chicken parm!! Excellent service and a great ambiance. Right in the heat of west loop.
This place is ok.
They claim they have the best espresso martini however I have had many better. Not to mention the inconsistency in the drinks. I ordered an espresso martini which came half full and super light brown not the usual coffee color. Then my friend ordered
Rachid M was the best server ever! He mad our experience so
Rachid M was the best server ever! He mad our experience so special! The food was amazing and we had a great time here.
Had such a fantastic experience at Formento's all around!
Had such a fantastic experience at Formento's all around! The ambience is comfortable but still upscale, our server was super kind, and the food was incredible. I especially loved the beef carpaccio and shaved brussel sprout salad as well as the
An amazing experience with an attentive and knowledgeable staff
Starting with the drinks, all the way through the dessert everything was excellent. The Pomerita is a fantastic refreshing drink, perfect some a summer evening. The dry aged bone-In ribeye melts like butter, and the Paccheri is the best pasta dish I&
Excellent food and fantastic service
Ate yesterday evening and Massalin K. took excellent care of us. Brother in law moved in nearby and my wife and I came downtown on the train to hang out and go have dinner. He is visually impaired and has a dog. We were able to get a table for 3 (plu
Amazing Italian !!!
Let me say this, I like Italian food but in Chicago Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen. Having said that, this place is fantastic. West loop location is lively without the hassles of truly being downtown. Service is wonderful. Food is amazing. Ca
Spare yourself the disappointment
Spare yourself the disappointment. Food and service are mediocre. Ambience is quite dismal. Was sorry to have tried it on our wedding anniversary. There are too many good restaurants in Chicago to end up here. None of the reviews I read seemed accura
I'm pretty surprised by how average this restaurant is.
This is ultimately frustrating, and given its higher price point, that puts it at 2 stars. We liked the decor and aesthetic. It is low-lit (someone across the room needed to shine his phone light onto the menu!) with brickwork. The space feels very
Formento's is a beautiful restaurant that you can always
Formento's is a beautiful restaurant that you can always rely on for amazing Italian. I got the Canestri pasta this day which is a nice red sauce with red meat. Pasta cooked perfectly! Great spinach too. Ambiance 10/10, great for date night. Service
5 Stars!! My fiancé and I live in Chicago and love Italian
5 Stars!! My fiancé and I live in Chicago and love Italian food, and Formento's is our new favorite spot in the city. The service was phenomenal, shout out to David and team. The restaurant ambiance was a perfect blend of intimate, good background n
Great experience but charged $2 for ice (rocks) for my
Great experience but charged $2 for ice (rocks) for my bourbon??? Never had that happen before.
I am beyond amazed by the food and service here.
I visited from Michigan for my wedding anniversary, and did lots of research on Italian places as there's a ton. But WOW this is the best food I've ever had, the flavor, quantity, service from EVERYONE was unmatched. They even brought out a free scoo
The ambiance was pretty good- typical Italian restaurant.
I was not blown away by the food but was satisfied! Our server, David, was lots of fun for our bday party and I highly recommend him! Good spot for family or business dinners.
This is my go to spot with my son on a weekend.
They have a great special for kids which includes a pasta, fruit, and ice cream at the end! The bucatini carbonara is delicious.
Came here for dinner with a group, and the vibes were
Came here for dinner with a group, and the vibes were great, it's a pretty formal restaurant with a nice ambiance. Our waitress was super helpful and offered great wine pairings for each of our dishes. We got the whipped ricotta which was a little pl
A beautiful little restaurant on the west loop Formento's
A beautiful little restaurant on the west loop Formento's is a cozy little spot to have a decent steak and some of the best Italian food you can get in Chicago The service is very lovely and very polite and they will take good care of you here The fo
We had dinner here last night.
Service was extremely rushed. From the minute we sat down, they immediately pestered us to order and eat and leave. I ordered a prosecco and it came in a wine glass which was weird. Food was just okay. But service is why I am writing the review. The
Italian Heaven
Everything we had… Heaven! Shared Ceasar, special pasta stuffed w ricotta cheese in a truffle butter sauce(soooo good!) and a bucatini carbonara pasta and an order of crispy, can’t stop eating , brussel sprouts. Ended w a peach cobbler a la mode
Delicious food
Best Italian resturant, the food is so delicious seriously kudos to the chef. The resturant is located in Fulton market area which is a live area with a lot of restaurants and shops. Our order of cauliflower and octopus for appetizer was so good. Our
Amazing food
The food was spectacular, event was wonderfully decorated. The staff amazing, from the event coordinator Karen, the bartenders, the servers and valets. I couldn't have been happier. Clean, clean,clean. I wouldn't have an event any when else
Very nice Bistro Packed house every night Great wait staff
Very nice Bistro Packed house every night Great wait staff Food very good Highly recommend and I eat out 5 nights a week
We came to formento's on a Saturday for brunch and it was a
We came to formento's on a Saturday for brunch and it was a very easy going place. We were celebrating a friend's birthday, party of 8. Most of the party ordered the carbonara- I ordered the kale salad with grilled chicken. Appetizer: meatballs- they
I've been here a few different times throughout the past
I've been here a few different times throughout the past couple years and it's always delicious. Good drinks, great food, cute space. They also have a great happy hour during the week and awesome staff!
We made a reservation at Formento's for a group of 4 since
We made a reservation at Formento's for a group of 4 since we had friends visiting. The interior of the restaurant is well done and we sat at a table by the windows. The server came over promptly and welcomed us in. They offered a variety of drink se
This restaurant is so amazing.
My wife and I came here for dinner and it was just 10/10 overall. Service and food was phenomenal!!!!
The food and the atmosphere were great on a random Weekday.
I really enjoyed the Calamari & the bone in filet was delicious. Not to many vegetarian options except for pasta, but great food.
First, if you're not from Chicago know that finding parking
First, if you're not from Chicago know that finding parking in the West Loop can take a while, especially during busy times. My reservation was for Sunday at 5 pm. Seated immediately. Very cozy atmosphere. Attentive and friendly staff. The noise leve
I don't go out to West Loop too often, but we came here
I don't go out to West Loop too often, but we came here with a big group of coworkers and I was blown away. We had to change the number in our party as well as the time a few times and the manager was extremely helpful and flexible with getting us se
I'm giving this review 3 stars and I feel bad because
I'm giving this review 3 stars and I feel bad because normally, I love this place. We did the restaurant week menu. I'll just go in order. The chop salad was okay and the dressing was very tart. The meatball was perfect as always. I loved the Canestr
We went to Formento's for restaurant week, and while the
We went to Formento's for restaurant week, and while the food and service were good, all 3 of us got food poisoning from this restaurant. I understand that this happens, but my one star rating is based on how this was handled. I called the restaurant
Stopped by for a holiday dinner with some friends and
Stopped by for a holiday dinner with some friends and family. Atmosphere was was great along with good service. The food was super tasty and we enjoyed everything that we ordered.Fritto Misto - fried perfectly and had a nice light batter.Whipped Rico
Extremely Accomdating
Late night., great meal. Came over on Christmas Eve when another restaurant failed us. Saw a bunch of cars and hoped they still took clients. Told me to come on in! Not many restaurants open and willing to have you come late. About half full and ser
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