Chicago South Loop | Refined & Photogenic Dining π½οΈ
π Michelin Guide-listed π A treasure of a restaurant perfect for dates π₯ Plating is so pretty β every dish is Instagram-worthy! Great service, elegant vibe, and delicious Mediterranean-Italian fusion that totally won me over. The dΓ©cor is clean, modern, and Nordic-inspired. Our server even looked like Gigi Hadid β supermodel vibes all the way π Just a 20-minute walk south along Michigan Ave from Nema! Besides Γ la carte, they also offer a classic tasting menu. Everything we ordered was delightful β left with a happy belly π βΌοΈ Their Tiramisu is currently my #1 in Chicago ππ» π’ Harissa Spiced Lamb Skewer ($18) Juicy and flavorful lamb skewers with a hint of fat β so tender! Served with fresh cucumber yogurt sauce that balances it perfectly. π Fiorentini al Sugo Hearty and delicious β I love red sauce! Rich tomato flavor with plenty of pork meatballs (a bit firm but not gamey). The rigatoni had great bite, topped with grated cheese β so good I wanted to lick the plate (but I kept it classy π). π Grilled Mediterranean Branzino Tender and flaky with a crispy skin β even better texture than Noraβs branzino but totally different flavor profile. Not oily at all! Served with sweet onions and tangy green bean purΓ©e β a refreshing combo. π° Tiramisu My top tiramisu in Chicago right now β so creamy and melts in your mouth! The ladyfingers are perfectly soaked in coffee and just burst with flavor. Plus, the top has a nice crisp layer. Love it! π¨ The Pistachio Pistachio ice cream cake β our serverβs favorite. I donβt usually like pistachio flavor, but the salted pistachio topping won me over. The gelato isnβt overly sweet, and the almond-like nutty middle was unique. The sweet tart base was super smooth β pistachio lovers will adore this! Overall portions are moderate β about $60+ per person. We were completely satisfied after sharing these dishes ππ»ππ» Next time I want to try their famous black truffle bread and grilled octopus β both looked amazing. Friends advised skipping the salad and hummus though. π Apolonia π 2201 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 #Chicago #ChicagoEats #ChicagoTravel #ChicagoFoodExplorer #DateNightSpot #WeekendEats
