Mercat a la Planxa

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8 / 10

11 expert reviews

“A riot of colors in the high-ceilinged, second-floor dining room overlooking Grant Park on some level prepares diners for the full-on flavor fest.”

– Gayot

Fodor's Fodor's
"Inside the Blackstone Hotel, this Catalan-inspired restaurant offers a stylish respite from Michigan Avenue." Full review
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Be sure to try the cocas, flat breads topped with a range of ingredients, from bean purée, shrimp, and chorizo to short ribs and horseradish.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Just off Michigan Avenue, Mercat a la Planxa offers diners a taste of Barcelona with its authentic Catalan cuisine." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Chef Jose Garces' "flavors meld beautifully" at this South Loop Catalan in the Blackstone Hotel where his "true Barcelona-style tapas" make for an "excellent" meal." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"It is, like most of the food here, not just fine, and not just good—it is very, very good." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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"Sit back and let executive Chef Jose Garces take you on a culinary tour of Barcelona by way of this operation in the Renaissance Blackstone Hotel."
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