Nellcote Restaurant Review:
Inspired by the French mansion where the Rolling Stones famously recorded "Exile on Main Street," Nellcôte manages to transport you to an era of glamour since forgotten. Chandeliers, padded booths and chairs, a two-tiered dining room and an unforgettable bathroom all add to the charm. Amid the swank surroundings, enjoy executive chef Anthony DiRienzo’s inventive pizzas (some with house-made...
A "gorgeous" interior with a "swanky" atmosphere sets the stage for "well-prepared" New American dinners (including "unique pizzas") as well as a "delightful" brunch at this West Loop hangout that's popular for "fun cocktails", too; "friendly" service helps make it a "perfect date spot" that's also "great for groups", even if critics feel it's "more 'scene' than dining experience."
This French villa-meets-Rolling Stone dining spot in West Loop surprises when it takes its wallpaper-and-chandelier self and adds a DJ at night and day during its lively weekend brunch. What was once very Marie Antoinette-y becomes a rock party, as diners bop in their seat while eating rabbit loin, grilled sturgeon, veal sweetbreads, and gourmet pizzas. Cocktails with fruit, herbs, egg whites,...
Inspired by the French Riviera mansion where the Rolling Stones recorded "Exile on Main Street," Nellcôte blends European opulence with raw bohemian chic. Most of the menu is driven by the restaurant's in-house flour mill, which is used to make everything from pizzas (topped with ingredients like fennel sausage, local ramps, and burrata) and pastas (hand-cut taglioni and orecchiette) to...