Schwa
- American (New)
- Wicker Park
- 773-252-1466
Stats
- 92%
- Liked it
- # of Reviews:
- 106
- American (New) Rank:
- 8 of 229
- Wicker Park Rank:
- 1 of 46
- Members Been Here:
- 37
- Member Favorites:
- 20
Member Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
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The secret to getting a reservation is to walk in, ask for one, leave your number, then they call you back. Don't bring a date, the rap / punk soundtrack is LOUD, and there is no decor whatsoever. 9 courses $115, BYO, street parking. Dinner started with a Tom Kha that had the consistency of a creme brulee, the fluke dish was amazing, a couple great pasta courses, then the venison / carrot / marshmallow was otherworldly. Spendy, great, I'llbeback
Published March 8, 2013 -
- Premium Member
It's always extraordinary when you have the opportunity to witness creative genius of any kind. That said, Schwa is fun! The reservation process is a game. Don't take it so seriously...put the number on speed dial and relax. We were given a choice of either a three course or nine course meal... Michael Carlson and his team "didn't forget to be awesome" This meal was worth every moment of my time and every cent of my money!
Published September 30, 2012 -
- Premium Member
We ate dinner at Schwa last night for the first (and last) time. Of the 9 courses, two were among the best dishes we'd ever eaten. Each of the rest had one overpowering ingredient that skewed the taste of the entire dish. The staff was rude, and the patrons all seemed to envision themselves part of an elite club (that charges $300 for entry). Schwa is overrated and doesn't compare to other Michelin-starred restaurants (notably Takashi).
Published September 6, 2012 -
I called for reservations, some punk said hello. I asked if it was Schwa. He said no. I had called the right number. I called again. He said, "Welcome to Burger King, home of the whopper." I said, is this 773-252-1466. He said no. I said is this Schwa or not. He said yes it it. I said wow. I can't believe a restaurant of your caliber is acting like this. I said, never mind. I was appalled. He said, "ok, eff off then." Seriously??
Published July 11, 2012 -
The only problem here is that I can rarely get a table!!
Published June 20, 2012
Good to Know
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- Features
- BYO
Game Served
Natural/Organic Ingredients
- Meals
- Dinner Served
- Signature Dishes
- Soft Boiled Egg with Illinois Sturgeon Caviar
Quail Egg-Filled Ravioli
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