A wonderful place for five-star food and drinks, in the heart of downtown Bartlett, of all places.I like the concept of tapas, bringing to mind the ability to have a 2 hour+ meeting with great food, good drink, and most important: engaging company. And since you order the food in multiple rounds, you can graze like you are at a buffet, especially if you are dining with others. What's obviously important is that the food needs to be prepared quickly (one can't wait for 20 minutes for a dish to come after ordering). Le Petit is the place!It shares a large parking lot with other restaurants in the area, and since those were also busy on a Friday night, the lot was pretty full but we were able to find a spot close by. We didn't have a reservation, but found a place near the door, and was promptly engaged. We were given menus and a complementary montadito (small slice of french bread with EVOO and olives).They have a strong wine collection (which my brother-in-law perused) and a decent selection of draught beer. We ended up getting pints of estrella and chimay grande reserve, which at $7 was very much appreciated. Then we began to order, doing 2 - 3 dishes at a time. Pimento Del Piquillo ($7) - seafood stuffed pepper (2) - each pepper was 2- 3 bites worth. The first munch of this for me, was the best bite I've had in a very long time.Grilled Octopus ($14) - a smaller dish, with two tenacles, pounded and marinated. It was tender, not chewy and the accompaniments and relish really added so much flavor to each bite.Seafood Paella ($15) - ended up ordering this twice. As expected, it took a little longer to prepare/assemble...but still short enough to order it as a refill without waiting too long. This is my favorite Spanish dish, and it was good rendition, topped with separately prepared shrimp, salmon, and octopus. It reminded me that people are trying to serve paella in smaller portions, and CAN work as a tapas.Meat and Cheese Platter ($15) - recommended by our chef, so ate it towards the end. Very good quality meat and cheeses, and would be the right amount for a party of four.tenderloin-avocado blt slider ($9) - probably the one fusion dish that we ordered. Tastes exactly like as you would expect reading the title.Because we were raving about the food, our hostess brought out the chef/owner so we could meet him. Rakesh "Sunny" Chopra is the origination of these various dishes on the menu, and obviously takes a very hands on approach. Service was good throughout, and they will provide a bottle of tap water to serve yourself, if you ask.I think the term fusion in the name would apply more to the mix of different dishes. rather than a particular dish that melds different flavors/ingredients within itself. This was clear when my dining companion who grew up in Spain, had very complementary things to say about the Spanish tapas (including the ultimate, "my mom makes this"). Surprisingly, we really didn't see or taste any Indian influences, considering the chef/owner's ethnicity or history of his restauranteering in the Bartlett area.Note the location is in a historic, rustic barn that has been restored and has quite a bit of space for seating, without having to squeeze every bit of space. It is drafty in places.Their website is very good, giving accurate information about the menu and history of the ownership family. This is when I realized that I had dined at one of Sunny's restaurants before: d'licious Crepes & Roti...remembering it to be excellent. i really need to keep an eye on this place, recommending it wholeheartedly to everyone, and seeing what Sunny has planned next.
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"When it's over 45 minutes to get a table for four but all I have to say is it was so worth the wait. Who would have known that Chicago had this hidden gem.Ordered:*Fried Chicken Nuggets -KarAge-*Sashimi Carpaccio*Original Tonkotsu*Spicy roasted garlic ramenHonestly the food was really tasty. Expect a wait because its definitely a tasty spot. Service was really good. The place is clean with a modern vibe. If I went back to Chicago right now or even in the future, this is one of those spots that I would definitely come back to. This Yelper gives it two thumbs up. You gotta trust my recommendation on this one. I brought my two kids and there was no issues.Tips:*Dim lighting inside. *indoor seating only. *Offers alcohol. *Street parking. *Restroom for customers only.* Closed Monday* First come first serve only and at most can comfortably Seat 8 to 10 people. * No delivery on online orders only for pick up* You can also purchase gift cards"
"Great sized patio and fun vibe. The food was good and the beer was reasonably priced. Service was friendly and quick. Great spot for lunch or to watch the game."
