Restaurantlaurel reviews

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Anais Nicole

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1

Absolutely mediocre at best and not worth the time nor the money. The service was the only redeeming factor but paired with over priced food that completely lacks origin cause its neither French nor Italian, it's far from worth it. Save your money and treat yourself to a home cooked French meal for a quarter the cost AND the time spent waiting.

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rich

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2

It is a nice restaurant but underwhelming. Firstly, the restaurant needs to address the bar next door. I understand it is owned by Laurel and they use some drinks as part of their menu, but the noise and foot traffic detract from the "fine dining experience". The food itself was good. Nothing incredibly imaginative but staple dishes done well. White wine wasn't quite chilled, and the dishes weren't quite hot. Everything was just kind of room temperature, it was a bit weird. Service was a pleasant experience. They were busy and made a couple small mistakes but nothing any reasonable customer can't overlook. The major issue is the price point here. It was very similarly priced to Vetri which has perfect, experienced wait staff, espresso, white table clothes, excellent music, management walks around and talks to tables...a much more enjoyable experience. If the price was lesser, it would be 4* but this just missed the mark unfortunately. The comparison becomes even more out of balance when looking at other restaurants in Chicago/NYC where even almost $400 can get you much further.

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Julian Rinaldi

google

5

Always an amazing dinner, and always amazing service.

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Stacy Dankanich

google

5

Absolutely esquite and great dining !!!!

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TIBIN THANKACHAN

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1

Laurel restaurant, a recommendation from my fiancée for a memorable date night, offered a blend of experiences that left us with mixed sentiments. Despite the initial excitement, regret set in as the reality of the place didn't align with the online imagery. My fiancée, expressing disappointment, even questioned if we had arrived at the correct Laurel, prompting her to inquire with the server about alternative options. The server explained that the establishment had recently undergone remodeling, providing context for the disparity between the online portrayal and the current ambiance. Our server recommended ordering 6 to 8 courses simultaneously, a suggestion we dismissed after perusing a disappointingly mundane menu. The lack of variety made the decision-making process unusually prolonged for us. While the ambiance received a modest score of 40/100 due to its small and cramped setting with no standout features for a good vibe or photo opportunities, the service stood out positively, earning a commendable 80/100. The staff exhibited professionalism and efficiency, contributing positively to the overall experience. The cleanliness of the establishment received a high rating of 90/100, maintaining a hygienic and pleasant environment. Delving into the culinary experience, the food portion size was satisfactory, earning an 70/100 rating. However, the flavors of the dishes scored a middling 40/100, and the food quality, particularly the clams, fell short of expectations, garnering a mere 20/100 They served littleneck clams (less than 1.5 inch) or smaller. The Parisian Gnocchi provided a modest redeeming factor (but with lots of salt that suggested not to take any leftovers), and a standout recommendation was the Sourdough bread, the only delight soaked in oil (unusual but taste good). Pricing was considered reasonable for good restaurant (but an overkill for this restaurant), earning a score of 50/100. However, the overall value proposition was overshadowed by challenges in ambiance, food quality, and menu variety. Despite these concerns, the wait time received a notable 90/100, contributing positively to the overall experience. One unique feature that caught our attention was the credit card clip for payment (that is the only thing unique about this place). While Laurel has its merits, especially in service and cleanliness, addressing concerns related to ambiance, food quality, and menu variety could elevate it to a more memorable dining destination.