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Topolobampo Chicago Reviews
Great experience.
Elevated food offerings with a laid back atmosphere. Quiet and quaint with a kick. The servers were friendly and helped add to the experience with their explanations of the dishes.
I made a reservation a few weeks in advance for 8:30pm on a
I made a reservation a few weeks in advance for 8:30pm on a Saturday night for three people for the taco tasting menu. I also got the agave pairing and my cousins got the wine pairing. We were brought into the restaurant relatively in time from the
My husband and I usually go to The Capital Grill for our
My husband and I usually go to The Capital Grill for our anniversary but wanted to try something different this year. Since we love Frontera we thought this might we worth trying for a special experience. Unfortunately, it didn't land for us.
My wife and I had our first Michelin star experience here.
Loved the intimate seating, delicious cocktails, and the food was amazing both from a presentation factor and taste. The chef coming by to explain key dishes was a nice touch. Overall would recommend and will be back.
I cannot recommend this place enough!! Dinner was truly an
I cannot recommend this place enough!! Dinner was truly an experience. Each moment and dish were beautifully thought out. The food was full of complex flavors and the quantity of the meal was perfect. Each dish was beautifully composed and the menu a
What a great experience.
From start to finish, our server (and full staff) made us feel welcome, took care of us, and really told a story about every course on the menu. We tried the wine pairing and the spirit pairing, and maybe I would drink a little less if I tried it ag
Rick Bayless is KING!
Topolobampo is a culinary gem, absolutely worthy of a Michelin star! đ Rick Baylessâ creativity is pure magic, transforming Mexican cuisine into vibrant, innovative masterpieces. đźâš From zesty ceviches to rich, mole-drenched entrees, every
Love. Love. Love. If you know, you know. This meal made me
Love. Love. Love. If you know, you know. This meal made me emotional. Like being wrapped in a memory. The caldo tasted just like my Aunt Pina's, instantly transporting me back to childhood dinners surrounded by family, love, and warmth. This was
Attention to detail, the history of the ingredients of the
Attention to detail, the history of the ingredients of the dishes where it originated was mind boggling. Food was beyond exquisite, some bites I didn't wanted to end.
Delightful introduction to mole
"Oaxaca: The Story of 7 Moles" was a delightful introduction to the Mexican sauce and its variety of flavours. Every dish was exquisite in its own way, and the food-mole pairing was very well done. The wait staff were also patient in explai
What an awesome experience: the service was 3 Michelin star
What an awesome experience: the service was 3 Michelin star quality: Hamilton was engaging without being intrusive. The entire staff served dinner as a cohesive team. We had the mole tasting menu: the food was one set of great flavors after another
This spot has been on my list for yearsss and my husband
This spot has been on my list for yearsss and my husband and I finally made reservations for our anniversary. The restaurant entrance is hidden inside of Frontera. It took us a little bit to find out where to enter the building. Surprisingly, the Fro
This is our second time coming here, and it never
This is our second time coming here, and it never disappoints. From start to finish it is an experience. This past weekend we were here for the taste of Puebla menu and I was very much looking forward to all of the mole sauces. Just like last time,
From start to finish this is not the caliber of a tasting
From start to finish this is not the caliber of a tasting menu restaurant. The initial drink in the front room is a joke. I struggle not rating lower, it's only because I love Bayless' restaurants.
This was my 2nd visit to Topolobampo- though the visits
This was my 2nd visit to Topolobampo- though the visits were more than a decade apart- and I was even more pleased with my experience on this visit. Topo is now a smaller, more intimate, and pricier take on the original Topo experience as I remember
This was probably the best Mexican food I have tried
This was probably the best Mexican food I have tried outside of Mexico and can highly recommend it. Hand-pressed tortillas, do I need to say more? I am usually not a fan of mole but Rick Bayless really perfected them and the different types of mole w
We came in as a party or 8 for the art tasting menu, and
We came in as a party or 8 for the art tasting menu, and absolutely loved it. The food was fantastic, the service was great. We had such a wonderful experience, would recommend 10 times over. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome and instantl
The most memorable dining experience of my life -- and it's
The most memorable dining experience of my life -- and it's true I don't get on the gourmet circuit much. Normally, I would be offended by spending $400 on a meal when there are starving children in America. And, I'm a foodie wannabe. So a friend was
The Art Menu
I have several of Rick Baylessâs cookbooks and have wanted to have a topolobampo dinner. This one was titled â The Art Menuâ. As dinners arrived, they took us table wise [ we were two] to the bar area of the restaurant for a pause for drinks
Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for fine
Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for fine dining that isn't hella Eurocentric. I came during their anniversary menu of greatest hits and it was one of my better Michelin experiences. The staff was all Latinx, friendly, professional, a
Best anniversary dinner ever!!! Don't miss this
Best anniversary dinner ever!!! Don't miss this celebration! Mescal delicious special menu delicious! Hamilton was awesome. All wait staff--excellence. Ambient--exactly what you want!
One of the best meals had to date.
There are two sections: one more casual where you can order from the menu and then a more private one with your personal waiter. We opted for the latter. All the food had great flavor. Our waiter provided explanations of the dish and ingredients. Th
Great Restaurant
Just an amazing establishment. Every dish on the tasting menu was delicious. The rooms are great with a lot of unique art pieces. Great dinner.
We had the art menu (sept 2023) with agave pairings.
Very fun experience and we enjoyed the meal and drinks overall! I listed the dishes we had in order of preference below, but I'll also note that several dishes came with hand made tortillas, which were amazing AND their cocktails were also phenomenal
Spectacular privite event
This might possibly be one of the best dinning experiences I have ever had. It's definitely top 10. It competes with an experience I had in Paris at a tiny restaurant where the chef lived upstairs and cooked personal meals for a small customer base e
Amazing.
One of the best meals of my life. Thank you to Rick and the fantastic Topolobampo staff. I'll start by saying I did not foot the bill and was not told its total, so I cannot comment on the high price. All of the staff that we dealt with or courteo
I'm a Rick Bayless fan and have grown up watching his
I'm a Rick Bayless fan and have grown up watching his shows! A group of us came to Topolobampo for an early dinner, and we ordered: +the Guacamole, classic Frontera-style - prepared with mashed MichoacĂĄn avocados, cilantro, lime green chiles, and t
Amazing.
Don't hate me but we had Alinea and the night before and thought we his was better
Came for dinner on a Saturday night.
They say us in a waiting area before we got to our table, and they served our amuse bouche there while we ordered a cocktail. The vibe in the restaurant is a blend of modern and warm rustic, and the music playlist is superb. We had the "greeting
Wonderful experience
Upon entering, we were greeted and led to the Topolo part of the building. We sat at a small table at which we could have ordered drinks but decided that since we had ordered a pairing with our meal, we should pace ourselves so didn't order anything
We came here last weekend for the tasting menu (Rivera
We came here last weekend for the tasting menu (Rivera Maya). It was easy to make reservations. We were a few minutes late but still got seated quickly and easily. The ambiance was very relaxed but quiet and formal. My husband and I were able to hear
This place was the Chili's of Michelin stars.
It felt like I was at a chain restaurant. Other than the sauces being amazing, the restaurant is underwhelming. I was prepared to be completely stuffed at the end of the meal, but that also was not the case. We did the tequila and wine pairing, and I
For $400 per person, this place was entirely underwhelming.
The "sommelier" was new to the restaurant industry. The courses were not plated in an appetizing way. The temperature of the plates were usually not warm enough. The final dessert was virtually tasteless. This also was in an environment sim
One of the best tasting experience of my life.
The new set up is gorgeous. The space flows beautifully. With a ceiling that flows I'd a sandy beach and the new waiting area offers a place to snack and decompress before your meal. The chef and staff are amazing and deann bayless is a gem.The det
Very disappointing.
I went 2 years ago and was impressed. Dinner tonight was in an outdated Mexican restaurant with mediocre food. I would not recommend dinner here.
You should be Ashamed Rick Bayless - $75 in fees on top of $170 lunch menu
was going to be in town, and attempted to make a reservation. its like going to disneyland. they keep offering excessively priced items , and when you ready to pay, they want an additional $70 in fees. and it all must be prepaid !!! Shameless Ric
I really wanted to leave a 5 star review but sadly, it'll
I really wanted to leave a 5 star review but sadly, it'll have to be a 3. I brought my boyfriend here as a surprise because I had previously been introduced to this restaurant and it was superb. However, my second experience was lack luster. Food was
I ate here 2 weeks ago, and it has been difficult for me to
I ate here 2 weeks ago, and it has been difficult for me to decide how to rate. The food is excellent, masterfully prepared and presented. Like another customer mentioned in their review, however, the pacing felt very off. Between a couple of the cou
A trance.
Loved every moment of our experience. Greeted immediately and seated at the waiting section where we met a Chef who presented our amuse-bouche. Jose was our tequila sommelier and he was a delight. He had so much knowledge and it was a pleasure to lea
We had a 6 PM reservation.
When we entered, they took our coats and we waited around the waiting area. We thought it was odd that we were not seated immediately. We waited 15-20 minutes and then we were seated. From what we gathered, it appeared they didn't know we were there
Yet another Bayless winner to go with Frontera Grill but
Yet another Bayless winner to go with Frontera Grill but this place exudes a bit more class. My go to dish here is mole and I could eat it pretty much everyday. This place helps keep Chicago up there as a top US dining destination. Cheers!
Way overpriced and under-performing
This is part of the Rick Bayless group of restaurants and considered his high end. Greeting and seating was done well. Service was very good but the food itself was overpriced and underwhelming. Every dish looked and often tasted the same. I have eat
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