Pour Destino Speakeasy — Restaurant in Hinsdale

Visited here for restaurant week. Overall, disappointing experience. When the server asked how the food I was I said “meh”. He responded “well we all have different tastes.” True! But I offered to give specific feedback to the chef, but he declined, so I’m giving my feedback here and on Yelp. Way overpriced. $22 a glass for a less than generous pour of Marques de Murrieta Rioja. This is not a $125 bottle of wine. The two items that seemed decent- barbacoa sliders and k.i.s.s burger were not available because of restaurant week. The restaurant week menu and quality was the worst I’ve seen. The gambas- shrimp were two tiny scampi sized shrimp that tasted recently thawed from frozen / mushy in a spoon of melted butter. The menu offered “jumbo” which they were not and finished on the grill which they were not. I should’ve sent it back and taken a photo. The “paella” offered as a main dish was two scoops of cold rice- with one muscle, one chewy calamari- again frozen not fresh and not appropriately spiced for what paella should be. The “lobster and sea bass” advertised on the menu is laughable if there was a portion it was half a bite of each. The only interesting portions were the glazed carrots in goat cheese, the lamb chop and spicy chocolate with the dessert option. I’m annoyed we spent so much money. The bill was over $300 and went home hungry and disappointed. They need to pick a theme and go with it. Whisky bar maybe? Tapas place? Not even close. I also noticed the overall 5 star review is deceiving. Other lower comments were not factored in. If you come here eat dinner first and enjoy an overpriced...

We had a terrible experience at this restaurant, followed by stomach cramps and digestive issues. The place has limited seating with very little privacy, and the staff was disorganized and overly pushy. We placed our order right away, yet the waitress came back asking if we wanted to order again, and then another staff member asked the same. So many people kept checking on our order that we were confused whether it had even been placed.

The menu is very poor, especially for meat lovers—no chicken, no steak, and many items were unavailable, even though we were there on a Saturday night around 7 p.m. Food took a very long time to arrive, came in tiny portions, and was completely bland with no taste. The lamb chops we ordered at the beginning never arrived—after waiting a long time, we finally asked about them, only to be told they weren’t available.

The bill was almost $200 with the mandatory 22% gratuity. I could write more about this place, but I think it’s enough to...

As a professional violinist, I perform across the Chicagoland area, but I had to take a moment to share my experience at Pour Destino. This place is a hidden gem—an elegant speakeasy-style event space that offers an incredible atmosphere and a welcoming, attentive staff.

I had the privilege of connecting with Kenneth Moy during my time there. He’s one of the most accommodating and genuinely kind people I’ve encountered, both as a businessman and a host. We not only collaborated smoothly, but we also became friends, which speaks volumes about the environment Pour Destino fosters.

If you’re looking for a charming coffee spot by day, a stylish restaurant and speakeasy by night, or a perfect venue for private events, this is the place to be. It reminded me of the vibrant spots you’d find in Chicago's West Loop, but with a unique touch.

I can't recommend Pour Destino enough. For private event inquiries, check out their website under the "Private Events" tab. You...