Very delicious restaurant. We sat at the kitchen counter and saw the cooks which was a fun experience. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. We ordered mussels, pork ribs, and a goat cheese salad. Every item was delicious in it's own way. If recommend everyone getting some of those ribs! We will definitely make sure to come back here in the near future!
The reviews on this place were great and we have always wanted to try it when in town. We finally tried it for lunch and it was really good. They serve small sharable plates and everything we had was good. We especially liked the whipped Feta with toast and the Halibut was amazing. We also tried the sardines and some mozzarella item that was good. I don’t have a single complaint about this place and I’m looking forward to going back.There were three of us for lunch and two of us had a hard cider. It was not a cheap lunch, that’s for sure. The bill for three of us was $116 not including the tip.
This was my first time here and I'll definitely go back. We didn't have a reservation but were open to bar seating, which meant we had a front row seat to the kitchen. Just watching the magic happen was amaze.The tuna tartar was divine with a buttery, nutty hint from what I think we pistachios. The mandarin orange and avocado sent it over the top.The mushroom 3 ways was decent. My partner liked it more than me, but it wasn't bad.Get the broccoli... enough said thereFor our entrees he got the crab pasta, I got the scallops - both recommended by our server. Both were yummy, but severely small portions for main dishes, especially seeing those other plates. I was still pretty full by the end. My partner was satisfied but still open to eat more. Men, ?
Hands down the best place for roasted bone marrow. We were able to get a table without a reservation on a Sunday morning. I have been going to Purple Pigs many times over the years, and they have always delivered amazing service and food. Will be back soon!
We walked in and sat at the bar next to the kitchen which was a treat. Service was a little slow but we weren't in a hurry. We had the burrata, risotto and pork shoulder. Very good. The kitchen was really busy and kept up with the orders. Everything that came out looked great. If you want a different menu this is the place for you.
So many friends recommended this place so here we are. We were warned that the dishes could be a little bit too salty so we asked for less salt. It turned out great! My favorite is the half duck. Cut it and put it in the slider with the yogurt - tastes amazing. The duck meat is very tender. My second favorite is the mussels soaked in rich tomato soup. Love this place and will come again.
We visited The Purple Pig after reading amazing reviews online. Would it stand up to the hype? The menu is based on a Mediterranean small plates concept, very similar to tapas. With so many items it was hard to choose what to have, but we started off with the Gnocchi and Buratta. Both were beautifully presented, and the Gnocchi was by far the best I’d ever eaten, very light, fluffy and beautifully crisp.For the next round, we enjoyed a Turkey Leg and Pork Chop. Again, both were sublime, but the Turkey Leg was absolutely sensational. I ordered it with slight trepidation, as Turkey can be quite dry and bland from my experience, but this was Turkey – next level. It was so moist, flavoursome, and delicious, words don’t do it justice.The cocktails and drinks we ordered were great too, and the service was both attentive and friendly. We spoke with the waiter about our meal and he was clearly very passionate about it. All in all, it was a sublime evening out, and it’s certainly worth adding this to your must visit list if heading to Chicago.
A must have place in Chicago for sure. It’s one of my fave restaurants in Chicago and I always stop by when I visit. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The highlights for me would definitely be all the smears, house made ravioli and octopus.
We go to The Purple Pig from time to time. it's convenient for downtown activities and you can get a lot or a little, depending on the size of your appetite. And there's a nice wine list. Sometimes it's better than others. Yesterday's visit for lunch was one of our best experiences there. We were headed to the Art Institute afterwards, so wanted a venue within walking distance. We didn't have a reservation but had no trouble being seated immediately. We chose 3 dishes for the two of us: salt-roasted beets, squid-ink chitarra with seafood and tuna tartare. Each dish came separately as it was ready. We shared the beets which were baked until they were soft and served with toasted pistachios and a broad pistachio smear underneath the beets, almost like tahini, plus a couple rounds of whipped goat cheese: delicious. The chittara were a sizable dish with several shrimp and nuggets of sea scallop in a creamy tomato sauce, plus baby tomatoes. Also very tasty. Last came the tuna with avocado, cubes of both in a light sesame sauce nestled prettily in a large round sesame cracker to break off and consume with the fish . It was a generous amount that I couldn't finish. Also excellent. We each had a passionfruit iced tea which was replenished, unasked. Service was prompt, cordial and professional. The restaurant at around noon on a Wednesday was busy but not quite full. The noise level was conversation-friendly even though there were a couple large groups of business people. It's not cheap: lunch for two, no alcohol, was a bit over $80 with tax but before tip. Considering the food quality and presentation, plus the Magnificent Mile location, it was a fair price.
I was blown away by my experience here. How can a dish under the "Vegetables" section titled something as simple as, "Salt Roasted Beets" be my favorite menu item? It was FANTASTIC. I will never forget how perfectly the whipped goat cheese went with the beets and how the pistachio butter somehow made the perfect complement to the meal. For this dish alone i would fly back to Chicago. If that weren't enough, the pasta was also fantastic. Such a hearty serving of the fresh house made pasta too! I couldn't finish it because of course i had to try a dessert to really embrace the full experience. I paired both of my courses with a wine recommended by the bartender and it all went together perfectly. Will definitely be back in the future!