Moto Restaurant - Permanently Closed

4.4 (898)

$50 and over

Global, International

945 W Fulton, Chicago, IL 60607

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About this restaurant

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Michelin-starred Moto. Experience Moto like never before, with chef stations serving delectable dishes celebrating all 4 seasons — located throughout the restaurant. Plus, there’s a champagne and cocktail for each season, along with red and white wines. $275 (includes food, drink, tax and gratuity). Doors open at 9 p.m.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Website
http://www.motorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Homaro Cantu
Private party facilities
Our state of the art laboratory is available for private events and is a truly unique experience for any occasion. Chefs Homaro Cantu and Richard Farina are available for live cooking demonstrations.

Location
945 W Fulton, Chicago, IL 60607
Neighborhood
West Loop
Cross street
Morgan Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available for $9.00.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Meinklang, Icewine, Pinot Blanc, Burgenland, Austria 2008 (375ml)$70.00
Ayala, Rich Majeur, Ay, Champagne, France, Demi-Sec, Nv$97.00
Kracher Tba No. 7, Burgenland, Austria 2005$180.00
Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes, France 2003 (375ml)$100.00
Chateau Suduiraut, Sauternes, France 2003 (375ml)$95.00
Chateau Gilette, Creme De Tete, Sauternes, France 1983$425.00
Vinhos Barbeitos, Special Reserve, Boal, Madeira, Portugal$75.00
Cossart Gordon, Colheita, Boal, Madeira, Portugal 1997$90.00
Niepoort, Colheita, Oporto, Portugal 1988$150.00
Kracher, Beerenauslese, Zweigelt, Burgenland, Austria 2003$75.00
Kracher, Cuvee Beerenauslese, Burgenland, Austria 2008 (375ml)$60.00
Sutton Cellars, Vino Generoso, Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, Usa 2006 ( 375ml)$60.00

Dessert Glass

Schramsberg, Cremant, Central Coast California , Demi-Sec 2008$23.00
D'oliveiras, Verdelho, Madeira 1912$70.00
Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes, France 2003$50.00

Bottle List

Champagne

Larmandier-Bernier, Terre De Vertus Blanc De Blancs 1er Cru, Vertus, Brut Nature 2007$195.00
Pierre Peters, Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs, Oger, Brut 2006$175.00
Billecart-Salmon, Blanc De Blancs, Mareuil-Sur-Ay, France, Brut 1999$275.00
Camille Saves, Carte Blance Grand Cru, Bouzy, Champagne, Brut, Nv$125.00
Alain Thienot, Reims, Champagne, France, Brut, Nv$100.00

Sparkling

Gruet, Sauvage Blanc De Blancs, Albaquerque, New Mexico, Usa, Nv$45.00
L. Mawby, Cremant Classic, Vignoles, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Usa, Nv$60.00
Domaine Du Petit Coteau, Vouvray, Loire Valley, Nv$40.00
Juve Y Camps, Cinta Purpura Reserva, Cava, Spain, Brut, Nv$40.00
Andre Et Michel Quenard, Jacquere, Savoie, France, Nv$60.00
Inman Family, Endless Crush Rose, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California, Usa, Brut 2009$105.00
Alma Negra, Misterio Rose, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, Nv$40.00
Emanuele Scammacca Del Murgo, Rose, Nerello Mascalese, Sicaly, Italy, Brut 2009$70.00

Chardonnay

Domaine Costal, Les Truffieres, Chablis, France 2009$60.00
Edi Simcic, Brda, Slovenia 2007$80.00
Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, California, Usa 2011$140.00
Ramey, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros, California, Usa 2009$120.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Andre Dezat Et Fils, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France 2010$60.00
Walter Hansell, Gaddy Lane Vineyard, Lake County, California, Usa 2011$45.00
Ata Rangi, Martinborough, New Zealand 2011$40.00
Stony Brook, Ghost Gum, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa 2010$55.00
Rudd, Mt Veeder, Napa Valley, California, Usa, 2011$145.00
Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Blanc Fume De Pouilly, Loire Valley, France 2008$200.00
Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Silex , Pouilly-Fume, Loire Valley, France 2008$230.00
Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Silex, Pouilly-Fume, Loire Valley, France 2009$275.00

Riesling

Kunstler, Dry, Rheingau, Germany 2012$45.00
Kunstler, Old Vines, Rheingau, Germany 2008`$105.00
Fritz Haag, Mosel, Germany 2010$45.00
Balthasar Ress, Hattenheimer Nussbrunnen Auslese, Rheingau, Germany 2002 (375ml)$85.00

Grüner Veltliner

Rudi Pichler, Federspiel, Wachau, Austria 2011$60.00

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Bolzano, St. Magdalena, Alto Adige, Italy 2012$35.00
Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Clos Jebsal, Alsace, France 1996$195.00

Italian White Varieties

Sergio Mottura, Poggio Della Costa, Grechetto Di Civitella D'agliano, Italy 2011$45.00
Ottin, Petite Arvine, Vallee D'aosta, Italy 2010$60.00
Matthiasson, Sauvignon Blanc Ribolla Gialla Semillon Friulano, Napa Valley, California, Usa 2011$75.00

White Rhône Varieties

Broc, Vine Starr, Grenache Blanc/Picpoul/Counoise, Centgral Coast, California, Usa 2011$50.00
Mas Jullien, Vin De Pays De 'Lherault, Languedoc, France 2007$95.00
Turner Pageot, Le Blanc, Languedoc, France 2010$40.00

Spanish White

Izadi, Rioja, Spain 2011$50.00

Hungarian Dry White

Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Tokaj, Hugary 2011$45.00

Greek White

Alexakis, Malvasia, Crete Greece 2011$30.00

Rosé

Domaine Tempier, Bandol, Provence, France 2012$90.00
Hedges, Cabernet Franc, Red Mountain, Washington, Usa 2012$55.00

Pinot Noir and Gamay

Albert Morot, Cent-Vignes 1er Cru, Beaune, Burgundy, France 2009$130.00
Domaine Lucien Boillo, Les Angles 1er Cru, Volnay, Burgundy, France 2009$170.00
Waits-Mast, Oppenlander Vineyard, Mendocino County, California, Usa 2009$95.00

Italian Reds

Gaja, Sori San Lorenzo, Barbaresco, Piedmont 1988$975.00
Santome, Raboso, Piave, Veneto 2002 (3l)$160.00
Villa Calcinaia, Vigna Bastignano, Chianti Classico, Italy 2009$230.00
Sestadisopra, Rosso Di Montalcino, Italy 2007$130.00

Red Bordeaux Varieties

Chateau Haut-Brion, Graves, France 1982$2,000.00
Rudd Estate, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, Usa 2006$240.00
Ridge, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, Usa 1994$540.00
Ridge, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, Usa 1995$340.00
Ridge, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, Usa 2008$320.00
Ridge, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, Usa 2008 (3l)$1,500.00
Lieb Cellars, Right Coast Red, North Fork, Long Island, New York, Usa 2008$60.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Corison Kronos Vineyar, Napa Valley, California, Usa 2006$210.00
Dunn, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, Usa 1989$360.00
Dunn, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, Usa 1997$430.00
Vine Hill Ranch, Vhr, Napa Valley, California, Usa 2009$365.00

Red Rhone Varieties

Domaine Du Joncier, Classique, Lirac, France 2010$55.00
Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe, La Crau, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, France 2010$175.00
Hatton Estate, Syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 2004$115.00
Cayuse Vineyards, Cailloux Vineyard, Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, Usa 2010$210.00

South American Reds

Arboleda, Carmenere, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2009$50.00
Sena, Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere/Merlot/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 2010$375.00

Spanish and Portugese Reds:

Hacienda Monasterio, Tinta Del Pais, Ribera Del Duero, Spain 2009$130.00
Artadi, Vina El Pison, Rioja, Spain 2010$630.00

Progressions

$95 per guest

Laurent Cognard, Co. , Cremant De Bourgogne, Nv
Sergio Mottura, Latour a Civitella, Grechetto, Civitella D'agliano, Italy 2010
Domaine Des Baumard, Clos Du Papillon, Savennieres, Loire Valley, France 2008
M. Schaetzel, Cuvee Reserve, Pinot Gris, Alsace, France 2007
Mamete Prevostini, Rosato, Chiavennasca, Terrazze Retiche Di Sondrio, Italy 2012
Maison Roche De Bellene, Vielles Vignes, Pinot Noir, Bourgogne, France 2010
Leyenda De Paramo, El Aprendiz, Prietopicudo, Tierra De Leon, Spain 2011
Katunar, Syrah/Sansigot/Debejan, Vrbnik, Croatia 2010
Leonetti Cellar, Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington, Usa 2000
Domaine De Rancy, Ambre, Rivasaltes, France 1998
Elio Perrone, Sourgal, Moscato D'asti, Italy 2012

Glass

Sparkling

Scarpetta, Timido 3rd Edition, Rose, Colli Orientali, Italy, Brut, Nv$17.50
Larmandier-Bernier, Terre De Vertus 1er Cru, Vertus, France, Brut Nature 2007$48.00
Krug, Grand Cuvee, Reims, Champagne, France, Mv$95.00

White

Cms, Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, Washington, Usa 2010$11.00
Kunstler, Trocken, Riesling, Rheingau, Germany 2012$14.00
M. Schaetzel, Cuvee Reserve, Pinot Gris, Alsace, France 2007$13.00
Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Silex , Pouilly-Fume, Loire Valley, France 2008$60.00
Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Clos Jebsal, Pinot Gris, Alsace, France 1996$50.00
Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben, Erdner Treppchen Auslese, Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2002$39.00
Domaine Remi Jobard, Les Chevalieres, Meursault, Burgundy, France 2007$28.00

Red

Maison Roche De Bellene, Vielles Vignes, Pinot Noir, Bourgogne, France 2010$13.50
Heinrich, Zweigelt, Burgenland, Austria, 2008$12.00
Leonetti Cellar, Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington, Usa 2000$35.00
Dunn, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, Usa 1997$110.00
Ridge, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, Usa 1994$135.00
Vinas Del Cenit, Demora, Tempranillo, Castilla Y Leon, Spain 2006$13.50
Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Marcien, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carneros, Usa 2006$36.00

Reviews

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4.4

(898)

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience

Noise • Moderate

898 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco7 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 28, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Moto shut down without notifying guests with active reservations. A disgrace.
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GregoryV
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After having secured a reservation on the advice of my girlfriend's son and his girlfriend, we found out the the restaurant was being sold and that it would be the last dinner service. Quite frankly we were hesitant because we weren't sure if the restaurant would be up to its high standards. The experienced far surpassed all our expectations. Everything was exceptional and the fact that many of Moto's old staff came back for the last night spoke volumes. I am so very glad that my girlfriend and I had a chance to experience Moto's before it closed its doors. After finishing our meal we were even given a tour of the kitchen and got to meet the executive chef. Kudos to an awesome restaurant and an exceptional wait staff!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago8 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 13, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This used to be our favorite restaurant. Unfortately, with only days left before they closed, I fear the strong staff were gone. Food was eh, service was blah, wine pours that should have been 2-3 ounces came out as sips. Nothing memorable from a once dazzling restaurant. Shame that my last memory will be quickly forgotten.
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local847 Gold
Chicago16 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 7, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had very high expectations but left disappointed. We were initially seated in a minimally decorated windowless small room downstairs that had 4-5 tables and extra kitchen equipment along the walls. We asked to be reseated upstairs and were (after an hour) but the service upstairs was not great. Wine stewards walked away when we tried to ask questions, minimal description of dishes was offered and staff seemed mildly annoyed by our presence. To have a successful dining experience in a restaurant of this level, the service needs to be as great as the food. Ironically, the staff in the downstairs room (during our hour wait) was much friendlier and more attentive then the upstairs crew. The food was quite good but I left feeling disappointed.
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Yummy
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's breaking my heart that I finally got myself to moto, only when it's going to be closing soon. I will eagerly look forward to Chef Anderson's next endeavor. This is the first meal I've ever had that evoked both my mom's cooking and also what I imaging dinner on the moon might be like.
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Avis Gold
Chicago204 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm so sad as I write this review. This restaurant was a trailblazer a dozen years ago and has always been one of the best dining experiences in the universe. And now they're serving their final meal in 9 days. To add insult to injury, the moto family (and they were a family) is being taken over by the insufferable Alinea group (who seriously think Michelin should increase the number of stars available just for them!) So if you haven't been to .moto, RUN immediately. Thank you, moto, for expanding my culinary world, making memories with people I care about, supporting countless charities, and the best thing I ever ate ... Donut Soup.
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JaneK
Chicago3 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 31, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
paid $700.00 for two, 16 course with wine paring. 8 of the 16 courses not good (especially the waffles). the wine paring was $95 per person, we sat for 45 minutes with out wine at the end of our meal. no one asked if we even wanted to pay for a glass! When asked how things were i said the waffles were not great and several people came by and commented on the fact i said that. Charlie Trotters this is not!
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James
San Francisco9 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 30, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It is clear that they are closing the restaurant in two weeks and that the executive chef is no longer there. Sadly he killed himself last year and it must be hard to continue his vision of excellence without him. I dined at Moto several years ago and it was an incredible experience. But this last visit felt like they were just going through the motions. I guess it's understandable, but I would have wished that these last weeks would be an excellent celebration of his memory not a hollow echo of better times. Moto was an excellent restaurant offering a unique experience envisioned by a brilliant man. That is how it should be remembered.
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Fara
Inverness18 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose Moto because of his very good reviews for our NYE getaway. Minimalist decor, impeccable service, surprisingly very good multicultural dishes with an exotic touch. This restaurant deserves more than one star Michelin. We choose the 16 courses and from the beginning to the end, it was an amazing experience. Chapeau!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago5 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 23, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Now its just overpriced and trying too hard. Service took forever (intentionally make you wait), and the dishes weren't very inventive. There is a reason nobody is talking about this place anymore...
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Website
http://www.motorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Homaro Cantu
Private party facilities
Our state of the art laboratory is available for private events and is a truly unique experience for any occasion. Chefs Homaro Cantu and Richard Farina are available for live cooking demonstrations.

Location
945 W Fulton, Chicago, IL 60607
Neighborhood
West Loop
Cross street
Morgan Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available for $9.00.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Dessert Bottle

Meinklang, Icewine, Pinot Blanc, Burgenland, Austria 2008 (375ml)$70.00

Ayala, Rich Majeur, Ay, Champagne, France, Demi-Sec, Nv$97.00

Kracher Tba No. 7, Burgenland, Austria 2005$180.00

Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes, France 2003 (375ml)$100.00

Chateau Suduiraut, Sauternes, France 2003 (375ml)$95.00

Chateau Gilette, Creme De Tete, Sauternes, France 1983$425.00

Vinhos Barbeitos, Special Reserve, Boal, Madeira, Portugal$75.00

Cossart Gordon, Colheita, Boal, Madeira, Portugal 1997$90.00

Niepoort, Colheita, Oporto, Portugal 1988$150.00

Kracher, Beerenauslese, Zweigelt, Burgenland, Austria 2003$75.00

Kracher, Cuvee Beerenauslese, Burgenland, Austria 2008 (375ml)$60.00

Sutton Cellars, Vino Generoso, Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, Usa 2006 ( 375ml)$60.00

Dessert Glass

Schramsberg, Cremant, Central Coast California , Demi-Sec 2008$23.00

D'oliveiras, Verdelho, Madeira 1912$70.00

Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes, France 2003$50.00

Bottle List

Champagne

Larmandier-Bernier, Terre De Vertus Blanc De Blancs 1er Cru, Vertus, Brut Nature 2007$195.00

Pierre Peters, Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs, Oger, Brut 2006$175.00

Billecart-Salmon, Blanc De Blancs, Mareuil-Sur-Ay, France, Brut 1999$275.00

Camille Saves, Carte Blance Grand Cru, Bouzy, Champagne, Brut, Nv$125.00

Alain Thienot, Reims, Champagne, France, Brut, Nv$100.00

Sparkling

Gruet, Sauvage Blanc De Blancs, Albaquerque, New Mexico, Usa, Nv$45.00

L. Mawby, Cremant Classic, Vignoles, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Usa, Nv$60.00

Domaine Du Petit Coteau, Vouvray, Loire Valley, Nv$40.00

Juve Y Camps, Cinta Purpura Reserva, Cava, Spain, Brut, Nv$40.00

Andre Et Michel Quenard, Jacquere, Savoie, France, Nv$60.00

Inman Family, Endless Crush Rose, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California, Usa, Brut 2009$105.00

Alma Negra, Misterio Rose, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, Nv$40.00

Emanuele Scammacca Del Murgo, Rose, Nerello Mascalese, Sicaly, Italy, Brut 2009$70.00

Chardonnay

Domaine Costal, Les Truffieres, Chablis, France 2009$60.00

Edi Simcic, Brda, Slovenia 2007$80.00

Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, California, Usa 2011$140.00

Ramey, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros, California, Usa 2009$120.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Andre Dezat Et Fils, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France 2010$60.00

Walter Hansell, Gaddy Lane Vineyard, Lake County, California, Usa 2011$45.00

Ata Rangi, Martinborough, New Zealand 2011$40.00

Stony Brook, Ghost Gum, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa 2010$55.00

Rudd, Mt Veeder, Napa Valley, California, Usa, 2011$145.00

Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Blanc Fume De Pouilly, Loire Valley, France 2008$200.00

Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Silex , Pouilly-Fume, Loire Valley, France 2008$230.00

Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Silex, Pouilly-Fume, Loire Valley, France 2009$275.00

Riesling

Kunstler, Dry, Rheingau, Germany 2012$45.00

Kunstler, Old Vines, Rheingau, Germany 2008`$105.00

Fritz Haag, Mosel, Germany 2010$45.00

Balthasar Ress, Hattenheimer Nussbrunnen Auslese, Rheingau, Germany 2002 (375ml)$85.00

Grüner Veltliner

Rudi Pichler, Federspiel, Wachau, Austria 2011$60.00

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Bolzano, St. Magdalena, Alto Adige, Italy 2012$35.00

Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Clos Jebsal, Alsace, France 1996$195.00

Italian White Varieties

Sergio Mottura, Poggio Della Costa, Grechetto Di Civitella D'agliano, Italy 2011$45.00

Ottin, Petite Arvine, Vallee D'aosta, Italy 2010$60.00

Matthiasson, Sauvignon Blanc Ribolla Gialla Semillon Friulano, Napa Valley, California, Usa 2011$75.00

White Rhône Varieties

Broc, Vine Starr, Grenache Blanc/Picpoul/Counoise, Centgral Coast, California, Usa 2011$50.00

Mas Jullien, Vin De Pays De 'Lherault, Languedoc, France 2007$95.00

Turner Pageot, Le Blanc, Languedoc, France 2010$40.00

Spanish White

Izadi, Rioja, Spain 2011$50.00

Hungarian Dry White

Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Tokaj, Hugary 2011$45.00

Greek White

Alexakis, Malvasia, Crete Greece 2011$30.00

Rosé

Domaine Tempier, Bandol, Provence, France 2012$90.00

Hedges, Cabernet Franc, Red Mountain, Washington, Usa 2012$55.00

Pinot Noir and Gamay