Ambiance - the restaurant looks like it should be on Green St. in the west loop, not in Mt. Prospect. The decor and lighting make for an elegant dining experience The music was not too loud and very good. I am so glad there is a West Loop vibe restaurant in the suburbs. Food - We had the Octopus, Scallops, and Cavatelli. All three were cooked to perfection, seasoned through, and paired with sides that enhanced each dish's appeal. The portions are what you'd expect from an upscale restaurant, which I personally like. If you are looking for massive portions, this is not your place. If you are looking for quality, flavorful food then this is your place. Drink -The cocktail menu had a wide variety. I had one rum-based cocktail with spiced pear that I highly recommend (can't remember the name). I will be back for more cocktails.

This place and the food is amazing. We had the octopus, duck breast, and chilian seabass as well as a few cocktails and dessert. The food is as good as, if not sometimes better, than the likes of Perry's, Capital Grill, Mortons, Shaws, and so on. The ambience is upscale and service is impeccable. To the reviewers that gave it a bad review, mostly on price, I wonder why they couldn't see the prices online. Also, have you noticed that most bad reviews come from people that only have one to three reviews. I don't think this is the community we should be taking advice from.

We went here for dinner with my parents because we wanted to take them out for babysitting while we were on vacation. The decor inside was really nice. I liked the color schemes. The staff was also super helpful and friendly. One thing I didn't like was that anywhere you sat in the restaurant the sun would be in your eyes when the sun was setting because there is no blinds. We ordered a few things. One was the beet salad for an appetizer and we also each ordered a specialty drink which we all enjoyed. I had the scallop dish for dinner and I think everybody else ordered a different pasta dish, which were all very good . This place is really nice and after we finished, we went upstairs to the rooftop, which was awesome because there's not a lot of places in the suburbs that has a rooftop like that reminded me of being in the city. Overall, this place was really nice and we will be definitely going back, but I do think they need blinds for the sun setting in the west .

First time dining; food and service were spectacular. Dining at the Chef's counter allowed interaction with the chef while enjoying our delicious chicken and pasta dishes. Drinks and dessert were fantastic too. Would love to try more dishes and experience the beautiful rooftop dining next time. Great restaurant to fill up both stomachs (there's your Easter egg, Mauro)! Thank you for the fantastic meal and extra dessert. Best of luck!

A wonderous addition to the NW suburbs. The ambiance is gorgeous, and so cozy. The food was delicious. Appreciate the local sourcing. We tried the chittara and the pork shank; so good and unique. The grasshopper as a dessert drink did not disappoint. Service was good all around. We sat at the chef's counter, and enjoyed watching the magic.

3.5 but rounding up. New to the downtown Mount Prospect area The Prospect is a great addition and just what the town needs. The main level is for dining in for dinner and the roof top includes drinks and a limited food menu. This establishment is well designed and beautiful. It gives off summer time chi vibes without having to actually go to Chicago. I've been here twice so far and both times it's been pretty good. The first time I was here with a group and we sat on the roof top for drinks and apps. We ordered the filet sliders and beef empanadas. The food was very bland, over priced and portions were very small. Service was slow, however, this was during the first couple of weeks of The Prospect being opened. During my 2nd time here the experience improved. I dined in for dinner and noticed that there were several team members that were being trained. Service was decent for the most part. It started off great then started to slow down as the place was then jam packed by 7:30pm. Completely understandable though. I think with a little bit more time this will be a go to spot for most. Which it seems to already be! I really enjoyed the drink I had during dinner, La Ciociara. It was light, refreshing, tart and fruity. This is definitely my go to drink from here moving forward. For dinner I had the Alaskan Halibut which was flavorful, however it was waaaaay overcooked and the portion was too small given the price. I think a better side instead/in addition to the 'bed' of cucumbers would really elevate this dish better. I also tried the dark chocolate mouse cake which was pretty good too! I enjoyed the different textures and layers of this dessert.

Let me start off with the ambiance. The place is so beautiful and unique. Decor is stunning and you can tell someone paid close attention to detail when choosing interior design. Overall, stunning and you can't find anything like this out here in the suburbs. Service was great. We had the pleasure of sitting in front of the chefs and watching them cook, unique experience. Our server, Serafin, was amazing and suggested plenty of items off the menu, he did not steer us wrong! Food was very delicious and we left full and excited to come back and try more. My favorite was the grilled octopus- to die for. Drinks were perfect as well. Overall, super cute and yummy place that Mount Prospect needed! Excited to come again and try out more.

PATIO REVIEW! I happened into The Prospect with a group of (4) on a Friday evening around 6-6:30pm. Our group had not made a reservation in advance of coming so at first, the hostess told us there was nothing available. After rechecking their system, she said we could be accommodated upstairs on the patio but the food menu was limited in that area. We later checked and reservations were fully booked 2 weeks out! We definitely got lucky! The entirety of this restaurant, inside to out, is impeccably designed. The mix of textures and patterns is so tastefully done to keep the space vibrant and elevated. Downstairs is a classic restaurant with open kitchen eat-in counter, main bar with seating, and open dining room seating. Upstairs has another bar, high top seating, and a patio with pergola overhead, multiple lounge settings, and a great view of downtown Mount Prospect. The train is adjacent so one will hear the noises upstairs. Our group got a mix of cocktails and tried each others. I got the American Slang which was their take on an old fashioned. I didn't pick up on much of the cherry vanilla, sweeter note but it was a tasty old fashioned. The Thyme After Thyme was a group favorite being a bit more acidic and gin forward. The Venus Cobbler was our server's recommendation as a popular choice. It was sweeter and fruity from the peach flavor. Last was the Garden Collins. This was my other favorite cocktail of our group's. It was bright, refreshing, and perfect for a summer night. For food, our group got the Empanadas and Filet Sliders. Portions were smaller and shareable more so for (2) people. The filet sliders came on a soft, toasted bun with bone marrow butter. It was noted that the filet was cooked medium but could have been seasoned better as it lacked additional spice and flavor. The sliders did come with a very large portion on steak. The empanadas came with pulled bison meat inside and chimichurri sauce on the side to add. This also could have benefited from spice. The upstairs was understaffed slightly. There were 2-3 people filling waters but 1 server handling the entire section. It took a bit to get our bill but otherwise, she was so enjoyable and personable! Overall, The Prospect is a great add to the downtown area. It offers an elevated dining experience with great cocktails and good food. It can be a bit pricey for the portions and the food wasn't amazing but I would certainly come back to experience their full menu downstairs.

VERY new and upscale suburban restaurant with upstairs lounge serving small plates and a lovely outdoor patio. Great ambiance. Small bar and also chef's "table". No photos of empanada appetizer. Kind of loud (what isn't) but so good we will go back soon with friends.