Carlos' Restaurant

09/06/09

Great Food, Wonderful Service

by lomar2323 at Citysearch

My fiancee and i had a wonderful experience at Carlos's. We live in La Grange, il, and had to make quite a journey to get there... but it was worth it.

Hey, guys come to La Grange. We were voted best downtown by chicago magazine, and we are a community of restaurant lovers! We would welcome you, support, and embrace you!

• Pros: Sophistication and Warmth both present at Carlos'

11/01/08

Terrific and Friendly Service

by MarkMa at Citysearch

We ate at Carlos on Halloween night. Our first impression was the bowl of candy and Carlos and all the wait staff taking time to talk to the neighborhood kids while they came in trick or treating from the Highland Park neighborhood. At first that seemed strange for a fancy French restaurant but by the end of the evening we realized it was just how Carlos is. They pay great attention to service and detail and the room is beautiful but you are treated like a guest in a home of an old friend.

The food is very high quality and the preparation is solid. Not over the top French...just lots of layers and fresh clean flavors We had filet and sea bass. Both were great. The souffle and molten cake desserts were a highlight. Huge wine list and high end wines by the glass too. A really fun and romantic meal!

• Pros: Service, Carlos himself floating around, Great wines
• Cons: A bit pricey

03/10/08

Carlos' Restaurant is the best

by rickmenchaca at Citysearch

Hy, I've been to Carlos a couple of days ago and I can tell you it's a great restaurant. The service is really great and I can't tell you about the food there; really awesome. Everyone should try it some times.

Best regards,

Rick Menchaca

07/08/07

First class dining experience

by good_num_nums at Citysearch

This was our third time to Carlos in the last two years and it is better everytime we go. The menu was seasonly different each visit including items I havent even heard of before but left me wanting more of all of it. The lamb was to die for and I have never seen a wine list even close to as good. I didnt even know service could be taken to this level. If you use the washroom you come back to a creativly tied napkin in the shapes of roses, ducks and even a tuxedo once. Carlos is always there to greet you, make you feel welcome and monitor the quality of your entire dining experience. We definatly cant affor to go there all the time but every very special occasion you will find me and my family there. Look forward to going back!

• Pros: Service, quality of food

09/26/05

You have to Go!!!!

by theatreunlimited at Citysearch

By far one of the best experiances I ever had. Everything was GREAT!!!!! They are such nice people. You must try it.