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Located in a tucked away spot at the back of the Whitehall Hotel, this restaurant offers a quiet and intimate setting for a nice conversation. The beef carpaccio with micro greens was a delightful starter, while the beef short rib with creamed polenta was flavorful and enjoyable. The dessert options, such as the lava cake and tiramisu, were tasty but may be too rich for some. The wine selection could use some improvement, but overall, this spot offers great value for a solid meal. The rooms in the restaurant were a highlight, although service was very slow in some cases. The experience here was a mixed bag, with some diners praising the seafood risotto and Caeser salad, while others were disappointed by the lackluster dessert options and uneven service. Ultimately, while there are aspects of this restaurant that show promise, there is room for improvement for it to truly shine as an Italian dining destination, on average, the rating for Fornetto Mei is 4.

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 698 reviews

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Opentable
3.7 ★ from 264 reviews
diana
09.05.2024 - 21:31

We visit Chicago once a year and go out of our way to eat here. This intimate restaurant is located at the Whitehall Hotel but you can toss out any preconceived...

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rocha-monica
09.05.2024 - 21:31

Thos waa one of those rare scenarios where the service was top notch and the food was even better, but the relative anonymity of the restaurant and chef provide...

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chifd
09.05.2024 - 21:31

Not a good experience. Ordered a Caesar salad and it was served with no dressing and pickled anchovies. Will not be back.

prabal-singh-2
09.05.2024 - 21:31

This is a strange restaurant in a hotel and it was empty even during restaurant week. Our waitress got every course wrong and argued with us on what we ordered...

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john
09.05.2024 - 21:31

We enjoyed our dinner with long time friends. Attentive service and good food. We shared the appetizers and deserts.

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3.5 ★ from 86 reviews
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