The restaurant features regional, Italian-inspired seasonal plates that pay homage to tradition with respect to the technique, process, and history of Italian cuisine. A reflection of the Italian lifestyle, Ceres' Table has forged meaningful connections with Midwestern farmers in the spirit of cooking with seasonal, local, and sustainable ingredients wherever possible.
In continuation of that philosophy, Ceres' Table will expand and seasonally adjust our menus with what is available in the market and from our purveyors on regular basis. CT's 100% Italian-focused wine list showcases a sophisticated yet approachable variety, with more than 200 selections available by the bottle and 20 by the glass.
In continuation of that philosophy, Ceres' Table will expand and seasonally adjust our menus with what is available in the market and from our purveyors on regular basis. CT's 100% Italian-focused wine list showcases a sophisticated yet approachable variety, with more than 200 selections available by the bottle and 20 by the glass.
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At Ceres' Table, we place great value on our people, their hard work, and their work-life balance. If you are interested in joining our growing team, you should possess a strong work ethic, be the type that works well with others, be self-motivated and, of course, love Italian food. If that is you, send us your resume.
Reviews (26)
William Loh
Dec 29, 2021
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Elena D.
Nov 14, 2021
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I've been meaning to check this place out for years and finally had an excuse to last night. It's much bigger than it looks from the outside and not quite as intimate as I was expecting though I enjoyed the ambiance and decor. Good for groups and dates, and probably even for kids given the pizza options.
I had the "creste de gallo al nero" which was a really unusual pasta dish but delicious. Very flavorful and not too rich/heavy. My companion enjoyed the chicken alla cacciatore - his one small complaint was that it would have been nice to have a small side like potatoes, etc
I had the "creste de gallo al nero" which was a really unusual pasta dish but delicious. Very flavorful and not too rich/heavy. My companion enjoyed the chicken alla cacciatore - his one small complaint was that it would have been nice to have a small side like potatoes, etc
Anpan W.
Nov 13, 2021
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Not a destination for a special evening. Seems to be struggling, but had been recently recognized (2020) by Michelin. Many families, couples, and trios come to share the pizza, which is priced well below the cost of a medium reputation red sauce restaurants at $18. If they shunt you to the back room, it feels like you are in a poorly staffed pizza parlor.
After 9 on a weekend evening, they seated a couple with three children below the age of 5. The restaurant was so poorly lit that many patrons used cell phone flashlights to read the menu.
Loud dark overpriced experience with okay food. Insist
After 9 on a weekend evening, they seated a couple with three children below the age of 5. The restaurant was so poorly lit that many patrons used cell phone flashlights to read the menu.
Loud dark overpriced experience with okay food. Insist
Bobby L.
Nov 04, 2021
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Went there last night and had a great experience! They have a great selection of wine and cocktails (I had a spritz and an old fashioned) and I love how you can order small portions of pasta so you can try more than just one. The good food combined with the great decor & ambiance (good music but not too loud to hear the people at your table talk) make this one of my favorite restaurants in Lakeview.
Maggie Anaya Mba Csp
Oct 26, 2021
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Yen I.
Oct 20, 2021
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Yannis Guerra
Sep 04, 2021
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Tobias O.
Aug 13, 2021
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Rachael S.
Jul 25, 2021
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My significant other and I had tickets to the laugh factory down the block and needed to leave by 6:20PM with our reservation beginning at 5PM. We conveyed this to the restaurant when we made the reservation and they accommodated us so wonderfully!
We never once felt rushed and all the food and drinks came out in a timely manner.
When we sat we immediately placed a drink order of dirty martinis. We were given a small complimentary glass of sparkling wine while we waited which was a lovely surprise. Our wait was very brief and the martinis were made very well. My partner even went as far as to
We never once felt rushed and all the food and drinks came out in a timely manner.
When we sat we immediately placed a drink order of dirty martinis. We were given a small complimentary glass of sparkling wine while we waited which was a lovely surprise. Our wait was very brief and the martinis were made very well. My partner even went as far as to
Nenad Djuric
Jul 20, 2021
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Nick Pipikios
Jul 16, 2021
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I was excited to try this neighborhood restaurant finally but was not thrilled with it. I thought the food was good and worth trying again, but the service was lacking and the ambience was non existent. The server took forever to bring our orders and got our food order wrong. The desert of warm cookie skillet with gelato was basic. The arancini were decent. The olives and bread were very good. The branzino and the orrechiette were good. But i had ordered the orrechiete without sausage and it came with.
Overall a good but not great experience and definitely worth the try if you are in that neighborhood
Overall a good but not great experience and definitely worth the try if you are in that neighborhood
Uche N.
Jul 04, 2021
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What a beautiful location. The food was so yummy and the drinks were delicious. It seems like they have a rotating menu so some things on Yelp were not available. We got the Brussels sprouts, Margherita pizza and Calabrese pizza. I wish the Calabrese pizza was a little spicier but it was all delicious nonetheless. I usually don't love aperol spritz, but I got the aperol Betty which is an aperol spritz + grapefruit and it was amazingly refreshing. I would absolutely order all the same foods again but I am looking forward to trying new foods as well
Erin G.
Jun 06, 2021
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The food was awesome! The atmosphere lovely. The service was attentive. So why isn't this a 5 star review? Because the owner is slipping a 20% COVID charge onto your bill. There is no signage alerting you to this. It is not disclosed on the menu; and it seems they expect you to tip on top of this 20% COVID charge. I get it times are tough but this makes me never want to go back, so now you've lost repeat business. A shortsighted policy to have long lasting, ill affects.
Natalie H.
May 16, 2021
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Food is good, service is dreadful and frankly does not deserve the mandatory 20% tip.
A timeline:
7:35- seated, our reservation was for 7pm and we had arrived at 6:55
7:50- ordered food
8:15- appetizer showed up, no cocktails yet
8:20- server asked if we wanted dessert, told her we didn't even have our mains or drinks yet
8:35- cocktails show up 45+ min after ordering them. bar had not been busy (had a view of it) so not sure what the holdup was or if our order was just not entered on time
9:10 pm- server ask us if we want dessert again, we ask about our pizza that was ordered 90 min earlier
A timeline:
7:35- seated, our reservation was for 7pm and we had arrived at 6:55
7:50- ordered food
8:15- appetizer showed up, no cocktails yet
8:20- server asked if we wanted dessert, told her we didn't even have our mains or drinks yet
8:35- cocktails show up 45+ min after ordering them. bar had not been busy (had a view of it) so not sure what the holdup was or if our order was just not entered on time
9:10 pm- server ask us if we want dessert again, we ask about our pizza that was ordered 90 min earlier
David M.
Apr 25, 2021
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The food and service were good, but this restaurant surprises its guests with a 20% "dine in surcharge" on the final bill. The waiter explained it is due to COVID. 20% seems crazy high especially when no obvious covid safety measures are seen in the restaurant. At the very least, this charge should be communicated up front to customers.
Ricardo Van Dijk
Dec 15, 2020
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Ethan Bitar
Jan 17, 2020
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Macaila Britton
Nov 19, 2019
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Absolutely love Ceres Table! Last week we had a Grassl Glass company dinner here. Everything from the service to the food and wine was exceptional! Great atmosphere- the spacing of the tables was more than… ideal, as well. Oftentimes owners cram as many tables in an area and it becomes very loud and claustrophobic. This wasn't the case here. It was easy to relax and enjoy the evening. I'm also gluten-free and the selection was delicious! I particularly enjoyed roasted baby beets and the tagliatelle bolognese with the substitute of GF noodles.
Daniel M.
Oct 17, 2019
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So I'd been here a couple times last year and was surprised when I recently looked at the Bib Gourmand list and saw Ceres' listed as my first two visits from memory didn't rock my world....so I thought I'd give it another crack and I'm glad I did.
Our waitress was great, new the menu very well, recommended a wine for me based off of what I said I liked, even bringing out a little bit for me to taste before pouring my glass. The food was generally pretty good (the squid was a little on the chewy side, but squid can be a tough one) was quick and delicious. The pasta and
Our waitress was great, new the menu very well, recommended a wine for me based off of what I said I liked, even bringing out a little bit for me to taste before pouring my glass. The food was generally pretty good (the squid was a little on the chewy side, but squid can be a tough one) was quick and delicious. The pasta and
David Kraus
Oct 13, 2019
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Brandon B.-Cubed
Aug 27, 2019
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It is unfortunate when you go to a restaurant and you look at the delicious looking menu, pick some tasty sounding treats, but then the server comes by and tells you that they are out of that particular item… tonight. Working in the industry for over 15 years, sure it happens and it’s usually something out of your control. But 5 popular menu items? One of the best vegetable options plus the chicken? No burrata? Just plain mozzarella but you’re still going to charge 16$ for it? Oh that white wine you liked? It was the last glass. Dessert on your anniversary! Everything comes with
Shaan Somani
Aug 18, 2019
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Excellent food, excellent service.
Came by for an early dinner on Monday and was seated promptly at the bar. The bartender David was extremely friendly and helpful in sorting through the menu. I opted for the Trio since it's such a good deal, as well as some bread on the side.
The bread was served warm with a light butter, very filling and delicious. The sausage pizza was perfect - great flavors and texture. I could only finish half by myself, so I would consider sharing this with a friend. The highlight of the meal, however, was the budino - an incredibly tasty and appropriately sized dessert
Came by for an early dinner on Monday and was seated promptly at the bar. The bartender David was extremely friendly and helpful in sorting through the menu. I opted for the Trio since it's such a good deal, as well as some bread on the side.
The bread was served warm with a light butter, very filling and delicious. The sausage pizza was perfect - great flavors and texture. I could only finish half by myself, so I would consider sharing this with a friend. The highlight of the meal, however, was the budino - an incredibly tasty and appropriately sized dessert
William Ross
Mar 15, 2019
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Ceres' Table was absolutely outstanding when I brought my wife there for our 10-year anniversary. We shared the whole grilled branzino and the braised short ribs with creamy polenta. The service was warm and sophisticated, and my favorite part of dinner was, oh my god, the wine list. Ceres' Table's wine list is unmatched anywhere else in the neighborhood. 5 stars!
Jamie McGowan
Aug 23, 2018
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Holy mother of all things glorious. Went with a group of friends for my birthday and I had the best meal of my 37 years. Absolutely fantastic from apps to dessert. Highly recommend you make room for a small bowl of pasta to go along with a TO DIE FOR hangar steak. Their egg white cocktail was delicious, too. The ambiance inside was beautiful and our server was just delightful. She accommodated our vegetarian friend with no qualms. I sincerely hope to be back!
Suzanne Cannon Pierce
Jul 24, 2018
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Angela Marie
Jun 27, 2018
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