Bonsai Cafe - Piatti

Ward Eight

➤ 629 Howard St, Evanston, United States

Piatti • Full • Casual • American • Cocktail

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"Ward Eight is a gem on Howard. Chef Chris pairs delicious dishes with the cocktails that the bar team magically concoctes. Simply, it's a laid-back vibe to chill and enjoy conversation with those you are with or the staff. No Tvs. No egos. Just good drinks, good tunes, delicious food and friendly faces. Don't hesitate to come and enjoy the experience."

Renga-tei

➤ 3956 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, 60712, United States

Piatti • Sushi • Asian • Vegan • Japanese

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"I had the impression that this place has undergone some changes, as all my favorite menu items are no longer available, which is quite disheartening. It seems to have transitioned into more of a quick sushi spot with a concise menu, spanning just one page front and back. This new menu primarily focuses on various sushi rolls, with the salmon lemon roll being a noteworthy exception and quite delicious. Strangely, there isn 't even a drink menu, which is a departure from the norm. It no longer gives off the vibe of an authentic Japanese restaurant in my opinion. The katsu curry was a bit underwhelming, particularly due to the limited vegetables in the curry sauce, despite being priced at $20 TT for the katsu, rice, and sauce. Even the salad had changed, and the absence of the original recipe was disappointing. It now resembles the typical offerings of any other Japanese restaurant, in my opinion. Overall, my experience was disappointing, and it no longer feels like the same restaurant under the same brand. Consequently, I would rate it 2.5 stars, as it now falls into the realm of average dining."

Torino Ramen

➤ 1162 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, Illinois, USA, 60091, United States

Piatti • Cafés • Asian • Ramen • Japanese

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"We had two excellent experiences at this restaurant. During our most recent visit, both the service and food were outstanding. Our server, Antoine, was exceptional and exceeded our expectations. He was attentive, patient with our children, helpful with any questions we had, and incredibly kind. In a time where quality service is hard to come by, Antoine truly made our night special. Even our 8-year-old commented on how nice he was. The food was also delicious, making for a perfect evening. Thank you for a wonderful experience! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"

Siam Paragon

➤ 503 Main St, 60202, Evanston, United States

Piatti • Sushi • Fusion • Chicken • Fast Food

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"I have mixed feelings about their dishes. Some of their dishes like the pad see ew and tom yum weren't so bad. Though it'd be nice to see some other ingredients in the former other than just noodles, broccoli and your choice of protein. The noodles were also really chopped up and short for some reason. We also ordered this stir fry dish where you get to choose your sauce and protein, but it doesn't tell you what else is part of the dish. I was very disappointed by this one. Not only was the taste not so impressive, but the portion was small and it didn't look that enticing. Not sure if I'd like to try their other dishes in the future."

Whiskey Thief

➤ 616 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201, 60201-4458, United States

Piatti • Pubs • Cheese • American • Breakfast-brunch

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"My wife and I wanted a nice laid-back place to sit outside and enjoy a fun dinner. We ended up being very disappointed by the service. Our server took about 10-15 minutes to get to the table (which feels like an eternity when you are waiting to order beverages). They took our drink order and quickly returned with a cocktail and waters but the beer we ordered was delayed by a few minutes. Not a big deal, but then the night went south. We didn't see our server again for a very long time. We started to feel like our appetizer was a little delayed when food runners showed up with our entrees. No app in sight. We let them know and eventually the server brought our app. But we were halfway into the meal by that point. The food tasted fine. Nothing extraordinary but not bad. The nachos, I admit, were delicious. The mac and cheese we ordered was described to have bread crumbs but was missing that. Fortunately the server had it taken care of pretty quickly. We were never asked about having our drinks refilled. And after eating, we waited a long time for our check. It just seemed to take forever for everything. None of the problems by themselves would have been a big deal, but together it added up to a somewhat unpleasant experience. The server was nice and apologetic. They also comped us the appetizer which was nice. May have been an off night or maybe a new server, but I can't say I would recommend going on a Saturday night. Also, we did enjoy the outdoor seating area. It was a little tight, but the ambiance was nice."