Daisies Chicago

“We absolutely enjoyed our visit to Daisies last night. The dinner service was spectacular. We started with a couple appetizers, the Fritto Misto, and their strawberry toast; both were delectable. For entrees we loved the Capellacci and the Stracci — two of their best pasta dishes. The Stracci was tasty; my Capellacci was out of this world, like little pillows with a satiny, flowing filling, in a delectable sauce. We finished with the Seven Sisters dessert… perfect for sharing. Everything was plated so beautifully and let me tell you, the service was impeccable. I dropped my napkin and somebody quietly replaced it with a fresh one before I could blink! Utensils were cleared right on time, we did not have to ask for anything because the staff here was on top of it. The vibe here is warm and lovely and so Zen. I love that they use local ingredients wherever possible, and grow their own herbs. We became members of the clean plate club, and will be back to try more.”

“I ordered both an appetizer and the fish mane, and honestly both dishes absolutely blew me away. The flavor is powerful, and every bite melted in my mouth. A truly indescribable Italian experience.. there's no way you could make this food at home. The only problems are they have no air conditioning (even in the brutal heat) which is bizarre for a "luxury" restaurant. And they automatically include a 25% tip, so there's no tipping, but there's also no motivation to treat customers well..”

“Overall a great experience. Service is top notch from start to finish. Atmosphere is also very clean, I do recommend bringing a light coat as it can get a bit chilly inside. Food, was great, but I wouldn't say the best I've had. They have some unique twists which make certain dish questionable. I had the Cavatelli, it tasted great but the sausage was a bit dry. I also got the Terrazzo Cheesecake which probably should not be served. Not really a cheesecake, it's more like jello with cream cheese.”

“Great food. Excellent service, pretty humid night 78%. Wish they would've closed in the window. Wife was uncomfortable the whole time Came for our anniversary. Nice place with unique pasta and cocktails. The beet agnolotti was my favorite. The onion dip was pretty good but not amazing. The ice cream sandwich was also good but not cold enough. Was more like a think whipped cream not an ice cream. Would skip that and try maybe the crunch cake for desert. Our waters were never less than 3/4 full Place was pretty lively but not too wild. Would come back”

“Okay overall, but not a place I’d return to for a special dinner. We chose this restaurant for a Valentine’s Day dinner, and while nothing was terrible, nothing really justified the price or made the evening feel special. I get the sense this place might shine more at lunch than for a prix-fixe holiday dinner. Starters: We ordered the Endive salad and the roasted carrot salad. The Endive was exactly what you’d expect — fresh, straightforward, and the better of the two. The roasted carrot salad was more adventurous. If you’re in the mood to try something different, it’s worth a shot, but it wasn’t a standout for me. Second Course: We tried the pappardelle with short rib ragu, the olive oil–poached halibut, and the cauliflower with lemon breadcrumbs. The short rib ragu was the clear winner — rich, comforting, and something I’d recommend. The halibut, unfortunately, was pretty fishy. I was hoping the grapefruit would brighten it up, but it didn’t help much. If you’re sensitive to strong seafood aromas, I’d skip it. The cauliflower was fine, but I couldn’t help thinking a more flavorful vegetable like lion’s mane mushrooms would’ve made the dish more interesting. Dessert: We ended with the chocolate pavlova and the pineapple nut tart. Both were extremely sweet — sweeter than I prefer — so if you don’t love sugary desserts, you might want to pass. Overall, the meal was okay, but not memorable enough for the price. I wouldn’t come back for a special occasion.”