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Boka Chicago Reviews
Excellent cuisine and faultless service
It was my first time here and I happened onto this beautiful Italian restaurant by chance, and I was really pleased! The cuisine was superb, authentically flavorful, and exquisitely presented. The entire environment felt authentic and laid back, and
Great service and genuine flavors!
Everything was very fresh and flavorful, including the genuinely authentic food and the prompt, attentive service. Everyone at the table enjoyed the substantial quantities. I'm delighted we picked this location for our one night in town. A great
Meh.
The food is very good but the service does not comport with its Michelin rating. We (wife, two daughters) began with a bottle of Champagne. My wife is WSET level 3 and we have a bit of knowledge. The Champagne was served in a white wine glass rather
I hope I'm the odd one out.
I had pretty high expectations for the food. The oysters were excellent definitely the highlight of the meal, but after that, everything felt mediocre. Our server was kind of rude. We ended up spending around $500, but she acted like our tab wasn
A very special treat!
Our dinner was in honor of both mine and my daughter’s birthdays. We chose the tasting menu paired with both wine and non alcoholic drinks. As much as I enjoyed the wine pairings, my daughter’s nonalcoholic pairings were very impressive as well.
My dad always said "you can tell the quality of restaurant
My dad always said "you can tell the quality of restaurant based on the men's room. Son,If the men's room is dirty, then the kitchen probably is too." I don't know if that's the case here but the men's room was filt
Boka is exceptional every time Turnips 5/5 Squash pasta
Boka is exceptional every time Turnips 5/5 Squash pasta 5/5 Corn pasta 4/5 Chocolate dessert 5/5
Approachable Michelin Restaurant Worthy of a Star
Boka is one of our go-to restaurants when visiting Chicago. The staff is attentive and friendly, food is wonderful and consistent and the ambiance is refreshingly casual for a restaurant that has a Michelin star. There are only two high-top tables in
Boka is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago.
It delivers consistently outstanding service and food. I also appreciate that it offers a la carte options in addition to the tasting menu. While the tasting menu is delicious, the a la carte options offer a more affordable way to enjoy Boka's o
Finally found a time to try Boka and the tasting menu was a
Finally found a time to try Boka and the tasting menu was a great way to do it. Wished we'd been able to sub one or two seasonal a la carte dishes into the menu like our server offered but then backtracked from, but regardless the tasting menu w
The group at Boka did a fantastic job in helping me
The group at Boka did a fantastic job in helping me celebrate my mother's birthday and her first tasting menu experience. The pairing of the beverages with the dishes was fantastic (and we did the NA beverage option) and the birthday wishes from
An expensive disappointment
Reading about this restaurant and looking at the pictures, I was excited to dine here with my husband during our 30th anniversary getaway. I am sad to say that it turned out to be an expensive disappointment. I abhor giving negative reviews, yet I do
A wonderful experience.
Our server Kevin was attentive, knowledgeable, and very pleasant. The decor and atmosphere were beautiful. Our visit was a few weeks ago, and I still haven't stopped thinking about their dessert. 4 stars only being the lamb menu item they had at
Boka has never failed to impress me.
The dishes that they create are some of the best I've ever had, and this visit has cemented its place in my top 3 favorite restaurants of all time. The dishes are innovative, but not to the point that they are ridiculous. Everything was cooked t
Fantastic Tasting Menu Experience
Every bit of excellence you would expect from a Michelin restaurant is present at Boka. The ambiance, the professionalism of the wait staff, and -obviously -the food was exceptional. My family (excluding myself) had never done a tasting menu or been
The Michelin-starred Boka was recommended to us as an
The Michelin-starred Boka was recommended to us as an exquisite fine dining experience in Chicago. They serve seasonal American cuisine and you have the option of doing the tasting menu or ordering a la carte. Everyone at the table must select the sa
Atmosphere was alright.
Had the tasting menu (courses can be asked about to the waiter but the experience is *supposed* to be a pleasant surprise) Food quality was far below the price point. This was my first Michelin experience but not a first for fine dining and I'm
Beautiful environment, delicious cocktails and wines on
Beautiful environment, delicious cocktails and wines on point, and a highly-attentive staff. The tasting menu was excellent with the reserve wine pairing that accented every bite. I will say that the experimentation went a little far with some of
We really enjoyed this.
Each of the dishes was creative and tasty. I got the kampachi, sweet corn gnochetti and the short ribs. For dessert we shared the strawberry sake and the burnt honey cremeaux. Every dish was multilayered with many surprising and good tasting flavors.
Just ok!!!
Food was marginal compared to other Michelin Star restaurants visited in France & Germany. Selection was just ok. Server was too busy doing something else.
Got a reservation early.
Service was immaculate - server was very kind with explaining the restaurant + wine options (quick samples as well). Loved having the whole duck explained to us, especially with its presentation. The butter was so good lol. The Slow roasted beef shor
I am sad to write that I was not impressed! While
I am sad to write that I was not impressed! While visiting Chicago with my sister for the 4th of July I decided I wanted to check out a Michelin Star restaurant. I was able to secure a reservation for two on the 4th of July ! I guess it's not
The tasting menu was awesome.
The service & attitudes felt above standard, even for fine dining.
This was my first Michelin starred restaurant experience in
This was my first Michelin starred restaurant experience in the US, and it did not disappoint! I booked my dinner reservation through my Capital One dining portal and was greeted with a glass of sparkling wine to start the night off. My group and I
Excellent and innovative cuisine.
Exquisite dining experience at this restaurant. We were there on Friday evening and enjoyed the a la carte dining option. The food was truly special. Lots of options for carnivores, pescatarians and also some vegetarian/vegan options. The service was
Hands down the best meal I've ever had.
My BFF and I came on a whim and wanted cry after every single bite we took. Amazing service and unforgettable experience.
Exactly what you would expect from a Michelin star
Exactly what you would expect from a Michelin star restaurant. Food was great although slightly too salty for my taste. Service spot on. Ambience chic and sophisticated. Safe bet for a date night.
Great Michelin star restaurant! We started with the
Great Michelin star restaurant! We started with the smoothie king mocktail and chicken liver mousse. Then they came out with unlimited bread buns that were super soft and warm (on the house). The bread was salted on top and came with a whipped creamy
Great 1-star Michelin. Should be 1.5!
Boka is a fantastic 1star restaurant! Service was excellent! And food matched! Boka does the little things to make you feel special. Little extra courses pre&post your set menu! Giveaways and take-homes really elevate the experience as they push
I went here with my daughter on a Thursday evening to
I went here with my daughter on a Thursday evening to celebrate a public service award she'd just received that night from Illinois Bar Association and her pending graduation from Northwestern University Law School the following Saturday. We c
Man, it's wild to think this place has had as long of a run
Man, it's wild to think this place has had as long of a run as it has and is still so good. We came here for my birthday; the staff was thoughtful from the second we walked in the door. We opted for the tasting menu and it was one of the rar
Michelin Star Well Earned
Everything we ordered was exceptional, but their duck, for which they're known, was outstanding. Service was topnotch as well. Definitely need to reserve in advance. Nice decor and ambience, but not too fancy. Overall, a great experience.
Elegant food; quirky decor
Boka has had one Michelin star for 8 years. The menu is small and seasonal, so changes frequently. Dishes are complex, requiring a lot of labor, using luxurious ingredients such as osetra caviar or black truffle, so it is expensive (e.g. $38 for a
Fabulous restaurant week menu and value.
We were there for restaurant week. The price Fixe menu is a great value. the menu highlights were the beef Tartare, the cured Tuna, the roasted chicken and the best of all, the Duck leg Ravioli.Service is consistent with what you expect from a Mich
Superb
Superb dinner. I had the tasting menu. This is proper fancy food done wonderfully. If you're a foodie you will love it. Every course was faultless and the service pitch-perfect (thanks Augustus for making my evening special).
BAR BOKA
As you enter this undistinguished street to the Boka Restaurant , like a book with so many words this eatery is portable magic. The ambiance , very attentive staff and food and wine will rise to your occasion even if there isnt't one. We coul
Try the roasted dry aged duck!
We ordered the Dry Aged Beef Tartare, Brown Butter Roasted Hokkaido Scallops and Ricotta Gnudi to start. For mains, we had the Roasted Dry Aged Duck and Black Truffle Roasted Chicken. We shared the Winter Citrus for dessert. All of them were good, bu
Special Anniversary Dinner
We went to Boka for our anniversary and ordered the tasting menu. We had dietary requirements which they met perfectly. Everything was great including the special printed menu and acknowledgment of our special occasion. Service was A+.
Beautiful restaurant and sophisticated.
We tried some of the smaller dishes which the beef tartare was fresh and well balance with the chips on top. The scallops on the other hand with the sauce on top was too salty to my liking but the cucumber with it was really good idea.
Yes, Boka deserves to get all 5 stars.
After my meal there last night, I think it might be the best restaurant in all of Chicago (including its neighbor). The nice thing about this place is that its a fine dining establishment where you can just straight up order or get the tasting menu.
Went here to celebrate my birthday with a friend.
Did the 8 course tasting menu on Sunday, April 7. Service was incredible - water was ALWAYS full, and the food had a lot of variety. They do serve a vegetarian tasting menu, and it looked comparable to the normal one. Highlights included the strasc
Your food was so good.
The service was so good especially Max and Jack. Thank you for everything I come with my fiancé that was so nice. Thank you for your service. I will be back.
This was absolutely delightful.
Our server, Alexa, was excellent. She gave great recommendations and great drink and wine pairing suggestions. The service from everyone was impeccable. I had the bay scallops for my appetizer, the short ribs, and chocolate cremeux for dessert. Ev
So good!
We had 7:15 reservations for a Sunday in February. We partook in the tasting menu and ordered drinks from the drink menu. The tasting menu was one of the best I've ever had. The fish course, the pasta course, the venison course, the chef's use of mus
michelin-star worthy !! took my boyfriend to Boka for his
michelin-star worthy !! took my boyfriend to Boka for his birthday and got the eight-course tasting menu, which i would definitely recommend for special occasions! sometimes michelin restaurants try to do too much or be toooo quirky, but Boka stuck t
Came for a "quick" dinner before the Springsteen concert.
We told them we were on a tight schedule and they accommodated - no problem! The highlight was definitely the roast duck. OMG they bring this bird out before carving it - a gleaming and glistening work of gastronomic art! Bravo!
I get why they've got a Michelin star!!!.
The service was impeccable, with ALL the wait staff doing their part in VERY timely manner, while being unobtrusive and respectful The ambiance and overall setting was PERFECT, and the food was FANTASTIC! We ate here during restaurant week and that
First time trying a Michelin star restaurant and the
First time trying a Michelin star restaurant and the experience was really good! The food was great for the restaurant week price of $59. The location is really pretty. Person who seated us seemed kind of spacey, but the staff that cleared the plates
A perfect restaurant with good prices It is truly Michelin
A perfect restaurant with good prices It is truly Michelin standard The sauce on each dish is especially good
Came here for restaurant week.
Our reservation was at 4:30 and we were seated promptly once our party was complete. I ordered the Beef Tartare, Scallop, Icelandic Cod, and the Black Sesame Brownie. Coming into the reservation, I was very excited because Boka has a Michelin star.
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