Kostali By Naha - Chicago

Went for afternoon tea for 12pm seating on a Saturday. Made reservations online via Tock and had to pay online for the afternoon tea 20% surcharge prior to dining. I liked that Tock app asked for any dietary restrictions and if we were celebratinganything. I selected birthday and when arrived at the table, there was a card that stated happy birthday (name) party . I wasdining with a vegetarian friend and she was able to eat everything that was offered for the day. Ambiance very small settingwith limited number of tables for high tea. Bar area and live DJ were very cool. I wish we sat in a brighter location butunfortunately, we were seated in the area without direct lighting from top. I loved the table setting with a small hat hair pinaccessory. Tea selections tea bags with a large pot. I expected to be a loose tea but was disappointed to see tea served intea bags. It was also rather a large pot so no refills were necessary in 90 minute experience. I left the pots were more for thetable to share with the entire party. However, we each wanted our own tea and poured our own. I 've done several afternoon teasaround the city and this was the only place that offered tea bags for afternoon tea. Snack selection more sweet than savory.Most were good. Service it was ok. I would 've tipped 20% regardless but it 's also different to know that I already paid 20%tip and received minimal service, it was quite disappointing.

Perfectly balanced flavors. The bucatini pasta with bacon and nduja was flavorful without being overpowering. Spicy items like bread spread have heat and flavor without getting lost in spiciness alone. Great selection of Mediterranean wines!

Definitely an awesome hotel restaurant surprised this place isn?t more popular. Drinks: A bit hit or miss. Had a bubbly rosé that had no complexity and the Kostali take on gin and tonic, which was on point. Food: Extremely wide range of dishes as itincludes all regions of the Mediterranean, from Europe to Africa to the Middle East. I feel that the dishes don?t tie togetherwell, but individually they all tasted great. One note is that the lamb ribs kinda tasted Asian because the sauce was like asweet and sour sauce. Service: very attentive and quick Ambience: When we arrived, there was live music! It?s a quietrestaurant great for dates or meetings. Also love that there are cozy circular seatings!

A delightful and delectable restaurant only to be found in a chic boutique hotel. Everything was superb including the service.

We had a lovely meal here great service and fresh, tasty dishes. Comfortable seating and lovely decor a great night out where you least expect it. Suggest booking a drink on the balcony before or after but don't miss the food here. Thanks to Kaylaand the team for a night we all enjoyed so much!