Zealous Restaurant serves Chicago, IL and is located in the 60654 ZIP code.
Reviews for Zealous Restaurant
Zealous Restaurant received an average rating of 3.87 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews.
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by James on 9/2/2021
Moving his pots and pans from Elmhurst to the city, chef-owner Michael Taus set out to make a fine-dining statement in Chicago and he succeeded with this minimalist restaurant. Options include a five-course or vegetarian menu, seven-course… Read Full Editorial
Michael Taus - The Most Arrogant Restaurant Owner I've Ever Met by GRD3 via Citysearch on 5/25/2008
My wife & I live in River North & eat out literally every night. We've have been to well over 200 different Chicago restaurants over the last year, & our worst expereince - hands down - was at Zealous. All started OK when we arrived &…
On its way out? by tommeeboy via Citysearch on 3/13/2008
We had an unusual experience at this restaurant, which I haven't hesitated to share with many others as it was strange. Friday night and you'd expect a line out the door, however when we arrived in the cab the first thing we noticed was…
Creative palate pleasing food and wine combinations. by galindosj via Citysearch on 7/20/2006
Chef Michael Taus is a reliable crowd pleaser when it comes to this beautiful venue for creative global cuisine. Wheather it is a perfectly seared steak, fresh seafood in a red curry sauce, or a creative vegetarian offering you can be…
So not Saltaus by ricksol via Citysearch on 4/26/2006
They should have stopped with Zealous. The best is the best. Great bar, drinks, food,etc.... The host was a little affected for his own good.
Enjoyable by cece423 via Citysearch on 1/8/2006
We celebrated our anniversary at Zealous and enjoyed our meal tremendously. I'm a vegetarian (though not vegan) and my husband is not. We were each able to enjoy a 5-course meal with wine. It's very rare that I can have a gourmet meal…
Hidden Gem w/ beautiful interior, great staff! by ferk31 via Citysearch on 6/30/2005
I came hear for a celebration and had never heard of it and walked away really impressed. In this city where there are a lot of really overpriced restaurants trying way too hard, this one was a gem. It has a calming ultra-Zen like…
Worst service ever by jromans via Citysearch on 12/14/2004
My party of 10 arrived on Saturday and waited 45 minutes for a drink -service went downhill from there. I can't say I blame our waiter -the timing seemed off from beginning to end -cold entrees - long waits for everything -when I…
Dr. by kim morris via Citysearch on 11/16/2004
The food at Zealous is FANTASTIC! By far, the chef is one of the most creative in Chicago. My husband and I are vegetarian, but we enjoy seasoned, flavorful food. Michael has exceeded our expectations!
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Creative, global fine dining in a contemporary River North setting draws a stylish corporate crowd. by Contributor via Citysearch on 5/24/2004
The Scene
Zealous gets serious style points for its dining room, an industrial space with high ceilings and exposed brick walls softened by rich eggplant and olive upholstery, hardwood floors and comfortable lighting. Low…
Excellent by nbenami via Citysearch on 3/6/2004
Just got back from having the five course dinner there with my mom and my sister. Having just eaten at Trio, I think its interesting to compare the two. Overall, the food at Trio is more attractive, unusual, and refined, but much less…
Don't Bother by kellinm via Citysearch on 1/2/2003
After reading the reviews on Zealous I was interested in sending my managers there for a business dinner. I was suprised at the positive reviews on Citysearch after the horrible experience of bad food and service that my manager had upon…
Bitter Taste by JMSchwartzbard via Citysearch on 1/2/2003
A better suited name for this restuarant might be unenthusiastic or spiritless. The less than zealous service overshadowed the overpriced and overly trendy entrees. Even with reservations there was a wait, the server was not attentive…
Ho hum... not so good.... not going back by pmealey via Citysearch on 11/29/2002
Very mediocre on most levels. Pretty decent wine list, but food preparation is too heavy handed with the sauce, and staff was neither knowledgable nor particularly gracious. Not going back.
Needs some cellar time by thomascrown via Citysearch on 9/20/2002
Ever sit in a restaurant and find yourself fighting the urge to help out? There's a few things zealous does right and many more it needs help with. The food is good, on it's way to being great. The staff is courteous, but green. And…
expensive but good food by prettyvixen23 via Citysearch on 8/26/2002
food was good, we had to wait 35 min to be seated. We may go back it depends.
Unbelievably BAD! by lesleyo via Citysearch on 7/30/2002
Went to Zealous for my birthday - had read mixed reviews, but was unprepared for what can be rated the worst expensive dining experience I've ever had. The food was ill-prepared, the restaurant interior was dirty and shabby, and the…
Incredible Food, Excellent Service by ptripodes via Citysearch on 7/23/2002
We had a great dinner at Zealous. Everything was perfect from the service to the presentation to the quality of the food. Delicious dinner and dessert.
