Marisol at the MCA

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   RichaG

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   We tried the restaurant week menu and it was a little underwhelming given the reputation and hype Marisol has. The Tea cake, focaccia and frittata were strictly okay. The croque madame however, was phenomenal. I would probably go again to try the ala carte, but with lower expectations.

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   JonH

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   We ordered brunch from the restaurant week menu: lavender granola, lemon french toast and fritatas and beignets were all fabulous. So good to return to Mirasol - look forward to returning soon.

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   BeenaP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Our server Ian honestly made our visit amazing. The food was beautiful and great, too, but without Ian it wouldn't have been memorable.

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   AndyJ

   Chicago

   21 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   We really enjoyed our Restaurant Week brunch at Marisol. The tea cake was good for a sweet start to the meal, but the savory ciabatta was even better. The frittata was perfect - rich and delicious (full of porcini flavor). The breakfast burrito was fine, it just didn't "wow" us like the frittata. Looking forward to having the ciabatta and frittata again and trying other enticing items on the brunch menu.

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   KarenP

   Chicago

   30 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   a wonderful place for brunch with great food in a beautiful setting.

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   Malin

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   slow service, overpriced for portion size. restaurant week brunch in particular was disappointing.

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7. CS

   CSBcsb

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Awesome food and service!

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   tcmman

   Chicago

   17 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2023

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   Such great food: creative, tasty, interesting! The cocktails were clever and delicious. It’s just that the ambience is one of a slightly upscale cafeteria, complete with MCA janitors listening to loud sports events on their phone, a few meters away and busboys telling loud jokes to one another as they walked by. I would definitely come back again for the food but would hope to have a more pleasant dining experience as this restaurant hopefully finds its footing.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 15, 2023

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   The food was unexpectedly delicious. Portions could be a little bigger for the egg dishes. The matcha French toast was very good. The ambiance is just ok. For a museum I expected a lot more cool design features. Felt like a cafeteria and the main restaurant entrance is dark and boring and makes you think it’s closed. Felt like it was half finished and lacks imagination.

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    Mary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

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    we had a very wonderful time. it is a terrific pace.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

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    Food came, none of the condiments came until 15 minutes later. By the time everything arrived, the food was cold, and not very enjoyable.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great place, delicious healthy food

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13. KK

    KathleenK

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

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    Always a wonderful dining experience. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. The setting and atmosphere is spectacular and the food is always a treat. Always enjoy a stop at the MCA store after dining.

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    SuzR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    A wonderfully delicious brunch experience for me and my 11 year old granddaughter. We were both taken with the Saigon herbal tea and honey. This was a first time for her and she loved the modern design of the restaurant and sitting right by a window. We had such a good time and will repeat our experience at some point in the future.

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    JenniferE

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    Always a wonderful experience!

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    WilliamF

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

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    Food ok. Waitress wonderful.

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    NaomiC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

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    Marisol is not only a gorgeous place, but their food is amazing. I cant wait to go back again soon

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    Cleo

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

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    This is the perfect place for an apres-theatre lunch. We had the sunflower hummus, which is reason enough to come here again and again. The grilled ham and cheese, sandwich as well as the salmon tartine are scrumptious!

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    KathleenK

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

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    Always a special place to go. So glad they’re doing dinner again.

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    JLGW

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

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    Pre theatre brunch was very nice.

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    TamarB

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

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    The entire experience is excellent. The space is lovely and quiet. The service is attentive and the food is always delicious. That Marisol Salad with the ‘natural food salad dressing’ and pecorino is outstanding! Add a couple of eggs on top and it’s a perfect breakfast.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

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    Had not been back to Marisol since the reopening; better than ever!!! The grain bowl was fantastic!!!

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    ckchicago

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

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    Great gluten free salads!, excellent sunflower seed hummus.

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    JaniceS

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

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    A beautifully executed meal! Our waiter Ian was attentive and had a delightful personality. My husband and I definitely recommend.

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    SueL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Visited MCA exhibits on a Tuesday evening & had made a reservation for 5:30 pm dinner at Marisol before walking to Fourth Presbyterian Church for the Andrew Bird concert. The sauces were SO GOOD and we loved that there were such great, tasty, well-presented vegetarian entrees. The wait staff cared that we had what we needed, were truly helpful yet non-intrusive, and the blended berry sorbet gave a perfect finish to our meal.

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    XXXX

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

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    Food was over salted. Staff was pleasant but understaffed and had to play multiple roles, thus reducing availability.

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27. SD

    SDELISH

    New England

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

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    A beautiful space with even more compelling food. Add warm and friendly service, and a world class museum just up the stairs, and you’ve got one of the best brunch spots in Chicago - bar none. Do not forget the french toast with Asian pears and matcha cream. Or the crispy potatos, a darn exceptional improvement on the ho hum homefries other spots serve up. Actually: just go there a lot and try everything.

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    pmitzen

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

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    Wait staff was pleasant and attentive, but asked for salad to be chopped and for light dressing - and she wrote it down. Salad was not chopped and was both unremarkable and was drenched in dressing

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29. AS

    AS2017

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

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    For Sunday brunch, the granola and beignets were very good. But the plate of eggs, bacon (one piece) and potatoes (2 burnt pieces) was pathetic at that price. The service was excellent.

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    JenniferE

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

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    We love Marisol!

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    Celeste

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

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    Emily, our server was great. Helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and came quickly. I look forward to visiting again.

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    MaryD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

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    delicious meal - been there before and each time love the food

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

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    The dinner menu is sparse. We had the sunflower hummus which was highly suggested…just okay. My partner had the Bavette Steak…his review was that it was not very good. I had the Butternut Squash entree and it was as if some leftovers were put together and served. Our server was lovely but our food experience will not bring us back.

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    Malgar

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

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    The decoration is contemporary, made me feel that the cafe was a perfect extension of the museum. The coffee was outstanding, light roast, flavorful. The food was okay, nothing to brag about. I had the tofu scramble. I like they kept the tofu cubed instead of crumbling it. The smashed potatoes it came with were a little over fried. Overall, this was a positive experience and I will be back. Our server was great also, kind, attentive.

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35. S

    Shireen

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2022

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    Our reservation that was confirmed THREE times. But restaurant was closed on that day. I contacted them. They did not have the decency to respond. Reflects very poor management and lack of attention to details Wonder what goes on in their kitchen!

    Marisol at the MCAResponded on November 11, 2022My apologies for the inconvenience. There was a glitch with OpenTable which whom I contacted and had the system corrected. Yes, both the Museum and the restaurant is closed to the public on Mondays. I am sorry that you had wasted your time in your attempt to dine with us. I would like to personally invite you in for lunch during our normal hours of operation and completely take care of the bill to compensate for your frustration. My apologies again, Kyle Grodzki

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    Fredmom

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

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    I was somewhat hoping the space would be nicer...especially being inside the MCA. It would be good casual spot for tourists, but not for a birthday brunch or any other special occasion.

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    EileenR

    Washington DC

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

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    Just love the creative flavors in every dish. It’s a beautiful space to enjoy a wonderful meal in. As a former resident of Nola, the beignets are the closest to any we’ve had in Louisiana. Also hoping the Lula Cafe Mushroom Walnut Bolognese pops up on the menu.

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    Cheri

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

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    We had a very nice lunch in between doctors appointments. Very relaxing. Good food and attentive service. Comfortable and quiet environment.

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39. KK

    KathleenK

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

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    The salmon rillette was spectacular. Service, setting and ambience always a treat

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    TheRiverofamily

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

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    Was very disappointed with how the event was planned. Felt like I was attending a timeshare with really good food. Went to maple & ash for the same price and received excellent service. The marketer for the tequila made the dinner feel like all they wanted was for me to buy a bottle. A person should have been hired to share the facts about dia de Los Muertos in a way that was exciting to listen to and not boring. I also would have appreciated more space between me and the people talking. I felt like my food was being spit on every meal

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