Restaurant Cochineal

Excellent food and service. We had a reservation and switch our table to accommodate incoming wedding party. Staff was so kinda and helpful. Kudos to Mo.

Food was incredible and wine pairing perfect.

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Chef Alexandra Gates is a culinary artist and genius. Cochineal is her masterpiece. My husband and I ate there last night and it was, hands down, one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. We live in Chicago and travel a good deal and have been fortunate to eat at many outstanding restaurants over the years. Cochineal sets a whole new standard. We had the prix fixe with wine pairings and every course and every pairing, without exception, was exquisite. Unique, delicious, artful, and inspiring. Brava Chef Gates! And our server Mollie was truly top notch. Personable, knowledgeable, accommodating, and passionate about the food. We look forward to returning next year.

Came here for dinner and we enjoyed the Prix Fixe Menu very much, we were super stuffed when left, very generous portion I have to say! They have some very unique ingredients and most of the ingredients are locally sourced, Love it ! It was truly a delightful experience for us. Great dining environment with attentive staff, value for money! I’d definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends.

Great and unique food items yes, but a bit costly and very long waits between plates. 2 hours 15 mins for 7 courses seemed long to us. Smaller courses that don't always fill you much by the very end given the longer duration. Quite delicious and unique no doubt we agreed. Just not sure the food amount and long waits make $85 a person without drinks, purely worth it is all. Great service yes, great menu design yes. Very neat decor and dining room set up also. Just a tad costly and overly extended time frame for me give 4 or 5 stars compared to many other tasting dinners I've done like this before.