Zagat America's Top Restaurants 1998

North Suburban Italian-French with "a real wunderkind at the throttle" in chef-owner Gabriel Viti (ex Carlos'), who "never shrinks from experimentation"; the food "is always good", sometimes "fantastic", although more than a few find the room "too noisy"; regulars note that the "degustation dinner is delicious and a steal."

Recognized As One of America's Top Restaurants
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Recognized As Midwests Top Italian Restaurant
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Recognized As Chicago's Top Italian Restaurant
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001