Rhapsody Restaurant Review

65 E. Adams St. (Wabash Ave.) Send to Phone

A popular place to dine pre-symphony, and a great spot to sip wine right after.

Rhapsody Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Chicago Outdoor Dining Restaurants |

Cuisine

Open

Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.

Features

Romantic setting
Private room(s)
Full bar
Reservations suggested
Outdoor dining
Valet parking
Casual

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Rhapsody has had a number of chefs over the years; with Dean Zanella (Aldinoâ€™s, 312 Chicago) in the kitchen, it has clearly hit its stride. This gracious restaurant borders on being swank with its white tablecloths, candles and elegant tableware, and it has one of the loveliest seasonal patios citywide. Small plates are quite alluring---snag several, such as the Taleggio arancini or prosciutto-wrapped shrimp, hit with the heat of Calabrian peppers, to share. Wild boar ragÃ¹, all comforting and hearty, is a sweetly-tinged follow-up, though the Prime strip steak with salsa verde actually steals the show. However, the heartwarming rigatoni with veal meatballs, escarole and ricotta salata, is enjoyable, too. The waitstaff is informed, pleasant and cognizant of those en route to the symphony. There's a first-rate wine list covering a lot of geography; youâ€™ll also find a good selection of wines by the glass as well as a handful of half bottles.