Brasero

“Writing this review while STILL in the restaurant because we had such a great time! My boyfriend and I came for our anniversary and were immediately met with amazing service by our server Dane. He did a wonderful job and was so kind. We did the Leap of Faith dining option and it surpassed all our expectations! The service was spectacular. You 100% NEED to go to Brasero and do the Leap of Faith option!! We will be back!!”

“We did the $110 “Leap of Faith” and were thoroughly impressed. The food itself was phenomenal. Highlights were: - an heirloom tomato salad with a blue cheese dressing and croutons that had a perfect balance of fresh tomato flavor, saltiness, and crunch - Brazilian fried chicken - Picanha which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. It cut like butter (which was certainly accentuated with a sharp knife and smooth plate), and melted well in the mouth - a sweet potato cooked unlike any other I’ve had. Sweet, with a caramelized (almost crème-brûlée like) crust on top. For some it may be too sweet, but it was a perfect complement to the steak for me - a coconut soft serve Sunday that was light enough for the end of the meal but had a great flavor and texture with the fudge and other toppings. For the value, it was phenomenal. The drinks were fine, but certainly not the standout of the meal. We didn’t venture into the wine list, but it was extensive and that may be where I live next time. The service was overall great. The only real area for improvement would be in the serving of the tasting menu itself. We had to ask once for our plates to be cleared and replaced after a dish that left behind saucy remnants that we didn’t necessarily want mixing with the following dishes. As newcomers to Chicago, Brasero will certainly be on a list of places we would return for a night out, special occasions, or anything in between.”

“Everything I had was absolutely delicious. I ordered the leap of faith $90 each surprise menu for two. I got hamachi crudo, hot oysters, cheesy bread with fig jam and cream, heirloom tomato salad, wagyu steak, red snapper, soft serve, and lychee guava sorbet. 10/10 the steak was perfect and melted in your mouth.”

“The “leap of faith” concept, where you let the wait staff know what you’re interested in and they will tailor the experience towards your preferences, is something I haven’t seen before — it was a true testament of how knowledgeable the servers were of the menu and how exceptional the chefs were in their abilities. Every dish we had was memorable in its own way, and truly exceptional. The stand out dish for me were the prawns and the heirloom salad (I know it sounds simple, but it’s soooooo good)! Also don’t sleep on the desserts, they were delicious as well. Thanks Brasero for what turned out to be of the best meals I’ve been fortunate to have!”

“So delicious and beautiful! Every dish was portioned well, and because of how good the food was, we finished everything. The drinks were also good and pretty. Service was great and we were well taken care of. I can't stop thinking about the sweet potato, I want to come back!”