Adalina

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Central Coast

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and service! Atmosphere is great. Chef and Owner working the room. Great spot for dinner in the city
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   This was hands down the worst meal I’ve had in my time in Chicago.
   

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   Daniel

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was extraordinary. We will definitely be back!
   

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   Jennifer

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I enjoyed everything very much and very grateful for the gesture of surprising us with a dessert for our anniversary! Look forward to paying you a visit again.
   

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   AdalinaResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, and we’re so happy we could make your anniversary a little extra special with a surprise dessert. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit in the future. Congratulations again, and thank you for choosing us to celebrate! Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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   Calvin

   VIP

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for the special brunch menu, a collaboration between Chef Soo and his Top Chef cast member, Savannah Miller, of M Tempura in Durham, NC. We had a wonderful tasting menu at M Tempura during the Top Chef Wisconsin season and their collaborative menu was elegant and refined. We had a slight hiccup waiting over 30 mins for our third course so we had a lot of time to soak in the atmosphere within Adina’s very elegant dining room. Otherwise the service was very attentive.
   

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   AdalinaResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Calvin, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tasting menu during the collaboration between Chef Soo and Chef Savannah. We apologize for the slight delay in receiving your third course. We understand how such waits can impact the dining experience, and we appreciate your patience. It's wonderful to know that the ambiance of Adalina's dining room provided a pleasant setting during this time. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon to experience our daily menu. Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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   Calvin

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommend! We came for the Top Chef Friends event and were able to meet Soo and Savannah. Food was creative and delicious, service was excellent!
   

   AdalinaResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Calvin, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Top Chef Friends event and had the opportunity to meet Chef Soo and Chef Savannah. It's great to know that you found the food creative and delicious, and that the service met your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience! Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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   Jeff

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing all around the board. Ambience, food, service all great! 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
   

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   roman

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The interior and service is top notch. But the food is over creative, too much sauces in each dish, not allowing to get a taste of the main ingredient , such as bur burrata or octopus. Don't even try the desserts, it's embarrassing for Italian cuisine. They ruined the classic Tiramisu with the ice cream and the cake itself was very mushy. The other one called pannacotta cake ,is even worth. Simple piece of a biscuit topped with something very sweet , but far from pannacotta cheese taste. Finally alcohol is very expensive , especially domestic red vines are more expensive than Italian, which cost $15 in the stores ,but they sell for $60, not even mentioning Californian vines, which start from $100 up to $300 or more. For one time experience maybe ok, but not for regular dining.
   

   AdalinaResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Roman, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the interior and service, but we’re truly sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations. We aim to highlight the main ingredients in each dish, and it’s disappointing to hear that the sauces and desserts were not to your liking. As for the pricing, we understand your concerns, and we always strive to offer a premium dining experience. While we regret that your experience didn’t meet expectations, we sincerely hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity. I’ll be reaching out to you privately with my contact information, and we would really appreciate the chance to connect and ensure a better experience in the future. Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
   

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   Alek

   Detroit

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Interesting twist on some Italian favorites. Salmon portion kind of on the small side. The chicken Milanese seemed to be overcooked. It was good but not anything that would make me come back there instead of choosing a traditional Italian restaurant.
   

   AdalinaResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Alek, Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We’re glad you enjoyed the unique twist on some Italian classics. We're sorry to hear that the salmon portion felt small and that the chicken Milanese didn’t meet expectations. We strive to create dishes that stand out, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We hope that, despite this, you’ll consider giving us another try in the future as we continue to improve. If you'd like to discuss further, feel free to reach out to me. I'll be sending my contact information privately. Best, Sofia, Adalina Chicago
   

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    christopher

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    The service was horrific. And I'm in service. It took 20 mins to just get a cocktail. A friend with celiac ordered gluten free so they took it upon them selves to make ALL of our food gluten free. Needless to say, it was awful. The drinks were ok, but overpriced. The team was WAY more invested in catering to the D List Celebrity that was dining with them. I don't care who is dining, it shouldn't hinder our experience. I'll make sure to pass this along to my large network of people I am Connected with who enjoy Going out and eating great food. I was embarrassed as I was entertaining out of town quests. It wasn't our specific server that was the issue, he was great, there were too many "cooks in the kitchen" as they say. I went 1/2 my meal with no utensils After asking for flatware multiple times. At this price point and caliber we expected much more. I wish yall luck. Never again!
    

    AdalinaResponded 6 days ago

    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Christopher. We’re truly sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations. It’s disappointing to hear about the delays and service issues you experienced, and we apologize for the frustration caused by the food preparation and lack of utensils. This is certainly not the level of service we strive for, and we will address your feedback with our team to understand what went wrong and ensure this doesn’t happen again moving forward. We appreciate your honesty and hope that, despite this experience, you’ll consider giving us another chance. I will be reaching out privately with my contact information. We’d love the opportunity to discuss your experience further and hopefully make things right. Best, Sofia, Adalina Team
    

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