Montarra

Category: New American restaurant

Address: 1491 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102, USA

Phone: +18474580505

Opening hours

Sunday: 4–9PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 4–9PM

Wednesday: 4–9PM

Thursday: 4–9PM

Friday: 4–10PM

Saturday: 4–10PM

Reviews

Nick B

May 9, 2022

Mother's Day dinner out. Haven't been to Montarra in years. They lost our reservation, but seated us anyway. That was the first of several issues with our visit. Then seated outside in the Covid tent. Which was fine, we were happy to have a table. But the floor was so unstable every time somebody walked by our table one side of it shot up in the air and almost spilled our drinks. We just laughed, but they need to either stabilize the floor or stop serving out there. Our poor waitress could barely put the tray of food on the tray stand because the floor was moving. No joke. The service from our waitress was good, she was hustling. But the service from the bar and kitchen were not good. SLOW. Drinks were good. Bread was good. Bouillabaisse was outstanding. Chicken dish with Risotto was solid. My wife's steak came out cold. Like cold to the touch. At $52 for a NY Strip that's inexcusable. Then our waitress was in another zip code probably waiting for another order for a long time before we could get my wife's dish corrected and she could eat her Mother's Day dinner. Thing is we love this place, and once corrected, the steak was excellent. They hopefully were just having a bad night. But at these prices they can't afford to have bad nights or people won't come back. We, however, will be back to give them another shot. They comped one of our martini's for the cold steak. That was a nice gesture, we didn't ask for anything. I still think it's one of the best "special occasion" restaurants in the area. For the price it's not a regular stop unless price doesn't matter.

Shari Gilblair

Feb 27, 2022

Wonderful experience. Great upper scale restaurant. Had so many things that it was hard to pick. Can't wait to go back and try others items on their menu.

LA T

Jan 6, 2022

I will give this a strong 4 stars. The good was absolutely outstanding as were the drinks. Not find off the table set up. No privacy at all but again, food was extra! Crab stuffed mushrooms and filet mignon indescribable.

Courtney Dixon

Dec 21, 2021

Fantastic food and experience! Highly recommend the stuffed mushroom app. Bouillabaisse and filet. Hidden gem for sure! Save room for dessert because the toffee pudding and flourless chocolate torte were superb!

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Questions & Answers

Are those truly chihuly chandeliers? Visited his home exhibit in Seattle. Breathtaking!

Carol Linkletter | Jul 4, 2019
KelliAnn Lotrich | Jul 5, 2019

The restaurant is appointed beautifully, so yes. :)

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Is Monterra restaurant algonquin open Mondays

Robert Williams | Jul 4, 2019
Rosemary Svendsen (OurHomeGroup) | Jul 5, 2019

No. That is the only day if the week they are closed. They have been known to do some special catering on Monday.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Apr 4, 2021
Therese Beatty | Apr 5, 2021

Very strict. Must wear a mask anytime server comes to table. Seating is more than 6 feet apart between tables.

Can you bring your own bottle of wine in Montarra for a corkage fee?

joann ohara | Jul 3, 2020
Carolyn Chiovino Rudnick | Jul 4, 2020

No

What deserts do they have?

babygirl tess | Jul 3, 2020
Fred Ichinose | Jul 4, 2020

As a fine dining restaurant, it probably changes frequently. Their menu does not list desserts, so you probably have to dine in to find out. Here's the menu site: https://www.montarra.com/menus

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Is there a Dress Code?

Dennis Zegar | Jul 3, 2020
Christy Wester | Jul 4, 2020

No, nothing enforced. But the nice atmosphere makes if more fun to be dressed up! Business casual, at least.

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