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La Tache

View Map1475 W. Balmoral Ave., Chicago
Tel: (773) 334-7168
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  • Arnie says:
    On Thursday 5/14/09 12:21 PM
    wanted to celebrate a special anniversary..what a mistake...i was never treated so rudely in my life by the hostess/manager/owner.

    heard the place was revamped so i thought i'd give it a try..same lousy attitude with a fresh coat of paint!


  • ade in uptown says:
    On Saturday 12/27/08 4:03 PM
    I agree with the negative reviews. It has always been that way since it opened. We are big fans of bistros and our favorites is Le Bouchon, Bistro Zinc and Yoshi's. We were excited when La Tache opened in our neighborhood. On our first visit, the service was poor, the food mediocre and and expensive. We decided maybe it was a bad day but had the same experience the second and third time. Three strikes you're out. This restaurant sucks in all aspects.


  • Mike B says:
    On Wednesday 8/20/08 2:35 PM
    I was told to leave La Tache and not to come back. The reason was that I complained to the waiter on how bad the food was. In fact it is awful! The fish was like rubber and I found two hairs in the steak tartar. I really wish another French restaurant would open in Andersonville. I would not go back to La Tache if it were free!


  • Carol says:
    On Wednesday 8/20/08 2:04 PM
    I went here after a night of busy work at my new boutique and was hoping to wind down to a nice dinner. Instead the staff ingorned me and the food was terrible. I hated it. I will never go back to this place again!! It's also way too expensive.


  • Kirby says:
    On Friday 9/21/07 10:11 AM
    Wow. What's up with this place? I hadn't been in 2 years and the previous three reviews are dead on. Is this a new owner or one that is completely burned out? The poor staff is incompetent, but she's of no help. I will never go back.


  • Edie B. says:
    On Friday 9/14/07 4:34 PM
    I have never been so angry after a dining experience in my life. I also waited over 2 hours for my food Thurs. They were, once again, out of named liquor. The food just never came. After waiting 90 minutes, we saw Lynn the cool-headed owner meander over to the corner store for a pack of cigs. At the 2 hour and 15 minute mark, after we got our food, we politely asked the waitress to send the owner out. We wanted to tell her that we were really surprised that she had not come out to check on any of the upset clientele. To our greater surprise, she hid in the kitchen and sent out another waitress who basically told us that working there is a nightmare.

    The place is definitely on the downswing and I think I know where to put the blame.

    Avoid at all costs.


  • Terry Wittenberg says:
    On Thursday 9/13/07 11:39 PM
    The worst experience I have had in over 30 years of dining out. No "I'm sorry" for the 2 hour wait for food (after making reservations), just a lame excuse and a sneer.


  • Karen says:
    On Monday 7/10/06 5:33 PM
    How unfortunate the service, attitude and food was far under par. Let's see someone who has a french restaurant who has no French knowledge or sensibilities. It shows. I'd rather McDonalds they have better food.


  • Alex says:
    On Monday 4/3/06 2:01 PM
    The setting was beautiful, the atmosphere was very romantic. The food was delicious--I enjoyed myself. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who doesn't want to spend much on great French cuisine. Great place.


  • renee says:
    On Tuesday 2/21/06 5:19 PM
    WOWEE. Fabulous. Dimly lit and romantic, excellent busing and waitstaff. Great martini's. Scallop appetizer was delicious and beautifully presented..steak fritte and venison were stupendous. Saved room for chocolate mousse by taking half the steak home. Perfectly beautiful restaurant, can't wait to go back.


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