The Tasting Room: User Reviews

Great Place
By kimmers723 from westmont, February 17, 2008

I went here for a birthday gathering and really love this place. It has a romantc decor. The staff was professional and friendly.

great food, wine, and atmosphere.
By colarrigo from romeoville, January 25, 2008

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I recently went to the tasting room for a tasting party and was quite impressed. The staff was pleasant and knowledgable about the wines. I loved the eclectic feel of the place and am planning on going back with a group of friends. It was warm, cozy, and inviting. The place has a relaxing feel that you can unwind in.

Comfy and Cosy
By meli from Berkeley, January 23, 2008

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I have been to the Tasting Room a few times and will definitely be frequenting more often! It is a great place for two or even a group of people whether it's for a first date, a gathering with friends or a celebration. The lighting and the mood are relaxing and the staff are excellent. You do not have to be a wine connoisseur to enjoy what the Tasting Room has to offer and you do not have to break your piggy bank while doing it (unless you really want to!) They also have some pretty tasty appetizer style food and of course the cheeses, breads etc. to go with your tasting pleasures. I definitely recommend the Tasting Room to anyone who has a love of wine or who would like to simply relax and enjoy time with friends.

Great Time
By tinac29 from bridgeport, January 23, 2008

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I recently went to a wine tasting at the Tasting Room and had a great time. It was a cozy and inviting atmosphere where you felt comfortable asking questions about the wine you were tasting. We tasted a variety of wine and learned some facts about wine in general as well as the wine we tasted. The appetizers were also very tasty. Prices are reasonable and staff is wonderful. I am looking forward to returning to sit on one of the comfy couches with a date and drink some of the wine we tasted.

Staff that knows their wine, comfortable setting, great food
By Beninchi from Bucktown, January 18, 2008

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After reading other reviews, having been to several wine bars, and worked in the industry I understand that it is very difficult to please everyone. Wine bars can be a touchy thing to operate because some people like to interact constantly with their server about what they are drinking, and some like to be left alone to enjoy their wine and conversation.
The Tasting Room offers a diverse and sophisticated wine list, along with a very well paired food menu. If you are looking for a comfortable place to enjoy good conversation, learn about and sip unique wines, and even gaze at gorgeous skyline view, The Tasting Room is the spot.
What I love about The Tasting Room is that it offers the best of both worlds. Hang downstairs at the bar for a louder and more interactive experience, or tuck yourself away in a corner upstairs for a quiet and romantic evening.
I have found the servers to be very knowledgeable, extremely helpful and down to earth. If you want to drink good wine while enjoying delicious cheese, and maybe even learn something in the process, there is no better place in Chicago than The Tasting Room. Oh, and the new entrée of grilled salmon with a garlic balsamic glaze is outstanding.

The worst service in town
By layla from milwaukee, January 1, 2008

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I was apalled with the service we recieved from this place. The staff was very rude, horrible service, rude management, difficult to find. Dont try this place you will be extremely dissappointed. I can guarantee that I will not be returning to this place.

Rude Room
By lou from Lakeview, December 11, 2007

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I was shocked and extremely disappointed by the treatment my party received on Saturday night at the Tasting Room. I have never met such an unpleasant staff. We had reserved tables on the second floor and I was promptly interrogated upon entering the establishment as to where I was going, what my business was there, why I needed to go to the second floor. Very Strange. Many drink mistakes were made and our waitress appeared more than happy to ignore the table and any opportunity to correct the incorrect orders. Most of our group spent the evening walking downstairs to the bar to get their drink order straightened out. I had to pleasure of sitting at the bar while the bartenders made fun of and complained about the customers who were asking for new drinks. When I explained to one bartender that we were having problems getting orders correct or finding anyone upstairs to help with the situation, I was told..."I don't care." We left and won't be back.

poor service
By MM from Lakeview, December 10, 2007

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I'm really quite disappointed at the way we were treated on Saturday night. My friend and I had actually hyped up this place to an out of town friend that was accompanying us. We probably arrived at about 12:45AM (they close at 2) and ordered a bottle of wine. Well, when the waiter came back he actually had the nerve to tell us that the bartender/manager wanted us to MAKE SURE we knew we couldn't order anything else because she didn't want to BOTHER with doing anything else. He must of said this 3 times. Kinda weird. I then told him next time he should really be careful as to what he says to his customers. Plus, you never really know who you are talking to. I then told him I manage a restaurant myself and quite honestly, if I ever heard one of my servers saying anything like that they'd probably be fired. Funny, that on the way out he said "Oh you're not going to write a review on metromix are you?". Get some tact people. There are nicer ways to call last call. Anyway, there are way better wine bars out there with stellar service. Try Webster's or Eno for a way better experience.

Take a pass
By Ani from Chicago, October 8, 2007

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I just read JR and Ken's reviews, and think I may have encountered the same manager. After attending a work outing here, we were treated very rudely by management after having spent quite a bit of money. Having personally worked in the service industry for several years, I was really taken aback by how they treated our group. With so many other amazing choices for wine bars in Chicago, there is absolutely no reason come here, ever.