We live in Chicago and we believe Tru is the pinnacle of Chicago dining. Last week we had an excellent dinner at The French Laundry (Napa Valley) which is widely regarded as the best restaurant in the United States. We are happy to report that Tru is even better, and Gale Gand (pastry chef) is the best in the world. If you're a foodie at all, don't deny yourself a dinner at Tru...

An experience never to be forgotten! Tru is absolutely amazing. The food was great, service was oustanding, wine selections were excellent, and the art collection is truly unique. They have the whole package.

The menu can look a bit overwhelming at first. Its two pages, one side is prix-fixe style dinner, the other is a 'collections' page. The collections are more courses with smaller portions; prix-fixe is the standard courses. Our server recommended we both pick from the same side, as the Collections take significantly longer than the regular courses.

Once you've decided that, you can decide from 3 collections, or if you're going prix-fixe there are a few choices there as well. Once you've decided, there's nothing to do but take it all in. With every course comes a new delightful experience.

When you leave, you'll be handed a menu they print for you that shows everything you had.

As far as people reporting that Tru is overpriced, the prices really are quite reasonable. You can eat an entire meal for $80 (excluding tips, drink, tax). I've easily spent half of that on very mediocre meals from chain restaraunts, and am more than satisfied paying more for awesome food and service.

Want to make your evening a little more special? Make your reservation in the more private upstairs dining room, where you can dine with only 3 other tables.

My best advice is to not rush.... Make sure to pace yourself so you can take everything in to the maximum.

A Chicago native, I sometimes think I am missing something by having moved to Milwaukee.
My friend used to justify the existence of cities by saying, "We need cities to perpetuate the myth of mental illness."
I never quite understood that remark until we dined at Tru.

1) Wait staff are very nice, friendly and professional.
2) Ambiance is not unlike a high school gymnasium before it is decorated for the prom.
3) Food? Where the heck is the salt shaker?
4) If you cannot afford nice plates and silverware, maybe you shouldn't use so damn many, and save on your water bills.

Now I understand. Crazy behavior is considered "mental illness". In a city, you can get away with it.

Tru recalls the story, "The Emperor has no Clothes".

Sorry, call me old-fashioned. I like elegance and flavor. Not weird.

Nice room, great service and superb food make this place one of the best in Chicago. Rivals Charlie Trotters in every respect. Highly recommended. Bring lots of money for a memorable dining experience.