After seeing Chef Cantu and his restaurant on several travel and food shows, we knew we wanted to go if we were ever in Chicago. So when we finally were, we did. First off, the restaurant is able to accommodate vegetarians and pescatarians - just specify when you make the reservation. We had the 10-course menu without the wine pairings.... more

Great, creative, original gastronomy at its best. more

if you like technicolor cooking, a chef that has 7 patents and foodertainment. quite good, but alinea's better more

If your are looking for a terrific gastronomical experience, Moto is your place. Art on a plate. Service needs a little work, and very expensive. more

On my trip from the burbs to downtown my wife and I read all the reviews. I was really looking forward to my first experience with molecular gastronomy. Seeing about half the reviews being negative worried me a little bit. I knew it was going to be an expensive dinner for us and I didn't want to waste the money.... more

Gotta love the tanks. more

Having read about previous reviewers time and money spent at Moto we were prepared to be there for a few hours and spend a wad of cash! The restaurant was not busy, but that certainly didn't impact the quality of the service (it was a Sunday and the weather was quite bad). The waiting staff were good humored, delicate, efficient,... more

Great place to go for an occasion more

Ok, first of all...I must preface this review with the fact that I enjoy great tasting places - regardless of service and atmosphere (mom 'n pop places rock!). That said though, I don't mind plopping down cash for unique experiences such as Moto. However, after reading every review and watching every tv clip, I was expecting a Vegas-like show with... more