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Moto


#26 of 4,514 restaurants in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 87 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Asian
  • Neighbourhood: River West/Near West Side
  • Price range: £26-50 ($41-$80)

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5 of 5 stars
Greensboro, NC
3 Dec 2009

Beginning with a printed menu that you literally eat, "the best menu ever", every item of this 15 course meal was inventive, whimsical, and amusing, but most of all, incredibly delicious. My wife and I couldn't decide what our favorites were, because so many of the courses left you wanting more of the same. The presentations, the creativity, and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bucks County, PA
21 Oct 2009

Moto isn't just about eating. Molecular gastronomy is a sensory experience, and Moto delivers with a touch of whimsy as well. The servings are small, but I can't imagine getting through a 10-course tasting menu with more than a couple bites at each stop. The servers seemed excited about what they were delivering, and were enthusiastic about answering my questions,... more

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5 of 5 stars
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16 Oct 2009

Without a doubt, one of my top-five-all-time favorites. Just sit down and let yourself go, at the tune of chef Cantu.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Oakton, VA
31 Aug 2009

If you have a chance and a true sense of food-adventure, you must try Moto. The menu is a 10 or 20 course tasting menu that specializes in great flavors and remarkable presentation. Let's just say that every tasting was a surprise and the level of creativity is truly notable... Dining on Chef Cantu's creations was a real treat... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Francisco
25 Jun 2009

Moto is molecular gastronomy done very well and done in a very fun enjoyable way for adults. If you can get past the exterior which is in the meat packing area of town where the stench is gnarly and the view of blood in the gutter is right there you will be in for a treat. Moto serves a 10... more

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4 of 5 stars
Boothbay Harbor, ME
11 Jun 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
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1 Feb 2009

Great, creative, original gastronomy at its best. more

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4 of 5 stars
28 Jan 2009

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

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4 of 5 stars
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15 Jan 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
Park Ridge
19 Dec 2008
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person found this review helpful

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

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Moto Address

945 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Tel: (312) 491-0058
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.