Truth Be Told

We were going to go for a stroll and get something to eat off campus, but upon hearing what sounded like gunshots, decided to eat at the hotel. Service was slow. Lots of seats open but took 10 minutes to get seated and another 10 minutes for someone to take our order. The linguine with crab is absolutely wonderful. I would get it again. The fish and chips did not have a lot of flavor. Almost no flavor in the beer batter, which was also soggy with grease. The chips were cooked perfectly.

I Had the Fish & Chips with Green Beans ..the beans & fries were very good .. the fish was a nice size portion but missed just a bit in taste .. Waitress was very helpful...the place has a chilled bar area. The place itself has a nice layout and smooth very cool decor and has an area between the restaurant entrance and the inside of the hotel that is artistic mixed with your den at home .. OQ

Very disappointing experience. Brought my mom here for our 1st Mother's Day without my grandma with a reservation. I was mindful of the $10/person fee so I arrived on time. Immediately after entering, no one greeted me. I stood and watch a server approach another patron and seat her without letting me know to hold on or acknowledging my existence. She then proceeded to have a conversation with another employee and walking away. Eventually after standing for 15 mins a gentleman told us he would seat us. He walked away and eventually someone else came back. It's extremely disheartening to have experienced. I didn't want to sour the experience for my mom but the 4 other people with us were uncomfortable as if we weren't "supposed" to be here. To add insult to injury we watched a Caucasian server hand out roses to her tables and after noticing us she came over and gave us roses. She was extremely sweet and we were grateful she tried to turn our experience around. Orders came I got crab cake Benedict only for it to come with scrambled eggs instead of poached like the menu said. I asked our server if they were out of poached eggs but was met with even more bad service. By the time our uncooked bacon came out it was no use in asking anything else. I can only imagine why we were given this treatment but at this point it's frustrating to see 2025 a restaurant full of black servers treating black patrons so poorly.

TDLR; worst hotel restaurant I’ve had in ages For pub food I never expect fish fish. It’s always been a fish(?) But for shepherds pie. It definitely isn’t soup. 😭 let alone without cheese. Lights are so dim the moment 8pm happens. It adds to the /Club/ vibes. And prices. A simple side of fries is still clawing about $9. If you’ve got choices; I’d still pick anywhere else. To top it off. Absolutely understaffed. One man and his busser tackling a whole room. He was absolutely phenomenal for how overworked he was. There should have absolutely been a second server.

Unique dishes. Transporting atmosphere. Somewhat pricey. Easy parking. Recommend trying at least once.

I visited 4/7/25 in the evening after a U of Chi visit to a couple of family members. I was so impressed with the ambiance, service from Ciarrah and cocktails prepared by Ceasar that I booked a reservation for 2 on 4/8/25 to celebrate my husband's birthday. Upon arrival, our check in was smooth, but everything went downhill once we were seated. Our server was Simone, she was pleasant, but not very engaging. I ordered the same drink that I had the evening before and Ceasar was not the bartender. My margaritas tasted like juice. We requested the TV be switched to the Bulls game and Simone mentioned having a Firestick issue. We realized Dish was listed as their provider when they finally tried to find the game, so we said TNT was okay because there was another NBA game on. We settled for a G League game on ESPN because the game was unable to be found. They may keep it on CNN because that's the channel that it was on the night before, but the other TV had hockey on. Out of nowhere the lights were turned up all the way, although there were candles lit on the tables. This confused me because I was planning for a romantic and chill evening for my husband's birthday. I ordered the exact same meal that I did the evening prior and it was not good at all. The ricotta shareable was freezing cold and we did not do anything but place it to the side. My linguine crab had about 6 shreds of crab, it was flavorful but a disappointment due to the noodles and lack of crab. My husband loved his burger and his old fashioned was good, but mainly ice. The fries that accompanied my cod were not hot. I just closed out our tab to let him enjoy another place for his birthday because she never asked if we wanted to order more drinks. Simone seemed as if she was distant overall. The experience between 4/7 & 4/8 were night and day. I thought I had a restaurant to add to my favorites, but the rating fell.

Beautiful atmosphere and amazing drinks for dinner. I had my very 1st oyster experience here and my wonderful bartender walked me through the process of eating them. They were amazing and fresh. I also took my friend here for breakfast for her birthday who is a vegan and they had amazing options for her and she also enjoyed it.

I had the smoked & poached salmon pate, and it was really good. (Strong 8) The salad and dressing were also good but small. (8) The Zombie Dust pale ale was better than expected. (9) Our waiter, Ceasar, was on point with attentiveness and recommendations. Comfortable atmosphere with a fireplace. I'll be back😁

TRUTH BE TOLD REVIEW June 10, 2024 TODAY my wife and I had breakfast at the Truth Be Told (TBT) restaurant on the University of Chicago Campus. I don't have enough good things to say about the food - service - and atmosphere. Our server David was so engaging and polite. He took our orders accurately and we had very pleasant conversations with him. He has a very pleasant personality. I hope if you go there he will be your waiter. They serve these small potatoes with breakfast and they are delicious even the skins. All told this is a 5* restaurant we highly recommend. RCA

Yikes. The evening bartender is only good for beer, wine , & soda. Mixed drinks are a stretch it seems--straight up drink was served over ice. Found out the hard way at 946 pm that the kitchen closes at 945.. Soooooo, no food for us.

This is a great local Bristish inspired local tavern. The hubby and I ventured in for happy hour drinks. Unfortunately, they do not have any happy hour specials. Their social media and website need to be updated to reflect this change. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, olive dishes, riccata, cheese curds, and devil eggs. The devils eggs had an odd taste. We think the taste had something to do with the olivie oil. The cheese curds were my favorite with the added bed of marinara sauce. I will definitely be back to try brunch since happy hour isn't happy anymore.

The decor is nice. It's connected to a hotel on the U of C campus. Not sure about the weekend but during the week it is difficult to find parking due to their location. I really like the seats at the bar because they are large enough to fit people. My friend and I sat at the bar. During the week they do not start selling alcohol until 10am. We went for breakfast. The menu is English themed. I had a breakfast sandwich with potatoes. My friend really enjoyed her food. Levi and Eazy were impeccable. They are acute reason I gave 4 stars. To me the food was just ok 3/5 stars. I will have to go back and try their brunch on the weekend and lunch/dinner menu.

The food was delicious and ambiance was great. I came here for a work dinner on a week day. The service was attentive, with great appetizers and food, and a nice environment. I got the pork belly dish and it was amazing with delicious lentils and mashed potatoes. This restaurant is nestled in the UChicago campus with lots of greenery and space around, and easy super and ample parking.

We stumbled upon this place as my sister searched brunch spots near Hyde Park. So glad we came. It's on UChicago's campus in the new hotel. There was no wait to be seated, but it did take a half hour for us to get our food. We had the Scotch pancakes, eggs Benedict and the Study Breakfast. Eggs perfectly cooked and seasoned Bacon was thick and crispy Fingerling potatoes were well seasoned and fried Hollandaise on Benedict was delicious! The portions were nice-sized and the menu had fair prices. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a nice brunch. The restaurant is also bright and well-decorated, with a rustic feel.

I was super exited to visit this restaurant. I specifically came here for the shepherds pie because i previously binged a show that takes place in the UK, that mentioned it so it's been on my subconscious. The restaurant itself is nestled in the University of Chicago campus. We made reservations, and we were seated right away. We sat across from a fireplace; very cozy. The restaurant was dimly lit, and not too noisy. We started with the oysters, which seemed to be tiny, but perhaps that was ok since it left room for our entrees. I of course ordered the shepherds pie and my date ordered the steak. My sheppards pie was sooo delicious. If anything I wish I could have more. I believe the steak and fries where ok. Maybe a tad too salty. Unfortunately, they were out of sweet potato pie when we visited. Which is a shame as it's one of my favorite pies. I will be back to try other dishes. Perhaps I'll check them out for brunch.

Met a friend for a drink and some appetizers. We bellied up to the bar and had great service and food. Bartender made a Paloma inspired drink with gin- it was great. The beet appie was great!

Truth Be Told is such a hidden gem on University of Chicago's campus. It's a really cute up-scale Irish Pub. I went for dinner and had a great experience. As a starter we had the House-Made Ricotta which was so smooth and creamy. It was served this house made sourdough bread which was fantastic. I would honestly go back just for the ricotta. For my entree I had the Tandoori Chicken which was served with this delicious coconut rice. The portion size was huge. It was defiantly enough to share. The chicken was perfectly seasoned. My husband got the Slow Roasted Pork Belly that he said was really tender and flavorful. Again the portion was huge. They also have a good beer list and it was nice to get to try a few British beers that I hadn't seen before. I can't wait to go back for brunch.

At first I was irritated because the servers were talking to themselves and not paying attention to the fact that I wanted to order. Let me tell you, once those scones came out, they could've talked 30 more minutes if I had known how good they were going to be. I would have gotten myself together and let them converse. I would've waited! The accompanying "sides" the raspberry jam, the orange, marmalade jelly, and the lemon curd were the perfect toppings. The weather was down a bit today but the atmosphere inside the restaurant more than made up for it. The servers were talkative and didn't pay attention initially. WHO CARES. My hidden KAREN CAME OUT. The food put her away. GOOD FLAVOR MATTERS MORE THAN MY HANGRY IRRITATION FOR WAITING! I will be coming back here soon and very soon with my husband. By the way, someone ordered scones and I guess they decided they didn't want them. No worries. I'll take them off your hands. My husband is off on Wednesdays. Guess who will be having a fresh scone breakfast on Wednesday? Truth be told was the truth. My server was attentive. She was gentle voiced and kind and took great care of me. The man who delivered the water was gentle, kind and took great care of all of us. Truth be told was a delight and I can't wait to come again. Oh I forgot. I also had the grapefruit. IT WAS DECADENT. Yummy, yummy, and more yummy. It was sweet, but had that great tart bitterness of grapefruit they put THE Brûlée was perfect, and added another texture, and umami. Oh my goodness brilliant delicious, smart yummy again and more yummy. I also had the prawns and the horseradish mayo, and what appeared to be handmade. Cocktail sauce. It was just the right spice. My time here was delightful. I cannot wait to come back again with my husband.

The food here is excellent. I had the Lamb Shepherd Pie, my daughter had a fried egg & bacon sandwich on a brioche bun, and my granddaughter had the chicken and vegetable soup with horseradish dumplings (I'm not a huge horseradish fan by any means but they were tasty without being overpowering). The shepherd's pie came in a crock bowl and was a decent portion. It was very flavorful and I'd highly recommend it. My daughter liked her fried egg sandwich, and she was impressed by the crispy potatoes that accompanied it. If the service didn't lag as much, I would have given them 5 stars (they seemed short-staffed). It's connected to the Study Hotel on U of C's campus. Best pub fare food I've ever had. We noticed they have unlimited Veuve mimosas during Sunday brunch for $42.

Food was solid. Service was good (though it was clear our server was still in-training). Design is beautiful. I think it's "overselling it" to call it a British pub b/c it's much more upscale than most British pubs. That said, I'd highly recommend it to anyone in the neighborhood.

Food was good. Service was just ok. No refills. Waitstaff was sparse. I would come back for the food. We got the steak and fries. Steak was cooked to perfection. Place was beautiful. Great atmosphere.

Overall nicely executed with only one exception. Root veggie soup was rich and delicious as was the fish fry and steak. Cheese curds were decent. Chicken pot pie was terrible. Too sweet and mustardy, tasting instead like McDonald's chicken nugget honey mustard sauce with shreds of chicken and tough inedible mushrooms. The delicious soup is served in the same size bowl and just as rich but is nearly half the price. Do that instead and let them go back to the drawing board on the pot pie.

Came here on a Wednesday and wow! First off they do wine Wednesday, so half of glasses and bottles. Made a reservation and was seated in a timely manner. The ambiance is great for a date, post work happy hour/bites or just in the area and wanting a good meal and wine. I had the steak and fries, I will say my steak wasn't cooked medium, a bit over cooked but still tasty. The cheese curds were a greater starter to share with the table. Overall tasty and I would return

The food here is very good. I stayed at the adjoining hotel - The Study - and ate here on three occasions. I visited once for dinner and twice it was for breakfast. The breakfast potatoes are good, and so was the bacon. The wheat toast is surprisingly the best I've had. The caramel latte was hit or miss, depending on who made it (I tried 3 and only one was good, one average, and one barely drinkable). The dinner was not as good as breakfast but still quite solid. The fries, at least those that were fully cooked, were exceptional - thick and well seasoned. The chicken soup was also good. The deviled eggs, however, is a hard pass! I give it 3 stars not because of the food, which is for the most part good, but because of the service. The first time I went, it took about 10 minutes to get initially recognized even though it wasn't very busy, and after I got my meal my waitress never returned. I had to chase her down for a check. The second time it was a similar experience. The waitress disappeared and seemed to prefer chatting it up with the hostess or the kitchen crew rather than checking on me. I eventually had to flag down a different waiter to get any service at all. The third time was better, but what's interesting is that two out of the three visits I was given a check but no pen to fill it out. Is there a pen shortage?! If they fix the service I'd say this is 4 stars easy and bordering 5. But until then...

Hidden gem. Don't really want to write this review because it will become popular! :) Asia was our bartender. Popped in for a brunch and catch up with friends. Noticed that they have bottomless mimosas AND bottomless VEUVE mimosas. Say less. Started at 11 and left at 3. The food was good also. Tried the avocado toast, Turkey sausage and eggs. Found out that we knew the executive chef, Jon! He pops over and has us try deviled eggs and the bangers and mash dishes. Both were good. The food vibe here is UK comfort food. Definitely will return. We enjoyed our experience.

I came to Truth be Told for lunch for a school event with Chicago Booth. As seen on the menu, we had a prix fixe menu with two sides, an entree, and a dessert. The Butter Lettuce Salad was absolutely fantastic. It had great flavor. The Roasted Root Vegetable Soup was also excellent. I chose the Fish and Chips, and I would say it was very much average. After talking with others who ordered the Chicken Sandwich, there was consensus that the Sides were much better than the entrees. The Apple Treacle Tart was pretty good, but didn't taste particularly fresh. I will probably not return to Truth Be Told on my own dime, but it's quite good for a hotel restaurant.

This place has been on my list for a minute, so I was glad I had a chance to check them out for a solo lunch date. I arrived before 4pm, so they were only serving bar snacks at the time. I tried the Cheese Curds and an Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was just the way I like it - strong! The cheese curds were good...nothing fancy and no frills. The dipping sauce really made the dish. For my entree, I had the Slow Roast Pork Belly with Cider Vinegar Glaze. It came with mashed potatoes and green lentils. It's a little weird that the pork belly is served with 2 starches and no green veggies. Needless to say it was a very hearty meal. The skin of the pork belly was perfectly crispy and the meat itself was tender. The overall flavor of the dish was pretty tasty, too. The cider vinegar glaze wasn't too acidic either. I enjoyed a Manhattan for my second cocktail. Yet another strong drink - but so good! I do think the meal was entirely too pricey for what I had. I've paid less for more at other places, so that was a big con. Otherwise, I enjoyed everything. #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood

The moment I walked into this place I felt transported. It has such a vibe, very cozy and the staff goes with it. They were so friendly and attentive. I immediately told them I had a gluten allergy and they promptly told me what was available and how it was prepared. I loved that they had gluten free bread in house, super rare! The burger and fries were amazing!!!! The deviled eggs also gluten free delicious. Definitely recommend them and I will be back!

I enjoyed my service the ambiance was great ! Services was 5/5 ,The food was a 4/5, Parfait 5/5

So TBT was referred to us from a friend that has been there several times and enjoy it!! So we decided to check it out and the experience was ok!! The ambience of the place is nice with the darker shades and oak wood and the doubles sided fire place. They were short staffed and the host made us aware of that when we sat down which was a huge to communicate before ordering and find out later. THANK YOU SIR. The experience for 4 people overall was an hour on a Saturday at noon. Not bad at all!! Food: the menu was great and we all ordered something of different variances. Food was flavorful and we all enjoyed it. Drinks: Due to our server not being old enough to work behind the bar our options were limited....which was not a problem at all for our party. We were able to order mimosas though. Prices weren't bad at all!!! So if your looking for a place to grab a bite to eat with a hint of classy...THIS is your place and it's located in the historical Hyde Park area.

Dined here this past Sunday as I was in the area seeing a play. Stopped in for a drink and a quick bite to eat. I felt like the appetizer menu could use a bit more variety but maybe I'm just not into British tavern cuisine. I ordered the fries and I really enjoyed them. They were thick cut and fried well. They didn't have a few items I saw floating around online so I'm thinking there may have been some recent updates to the menu. The ambiance is beautiful, very cozy and comfortable. My server was pleasant enough, and had a decent balance of checking in and giving me a good amount of time to catch up with my dining companion. I wasn't in love with the cocktail service and feel like the bartender on staff that evening could use some improvement. I ordered a lemon drop and it tasted literally like lemon juice, I couldn't taste the sweetness from the simple syrup or the orange liquor and not even the vodka. I was disappointed but when I alerted my server she immediately swapped it out and I got an old fashion instead which was much better although it listed mezcal (an ingredient that I'm not a fan of at all) but i barely tasted it which I'm not sure is a good or bad thing. Overall, I would dine here again but i wasn't wow'd by what I ordered.

Truth Be Told is a relatively new restaurant that styles itself as a British pub. Charmingly featured on the menu is "Welsh rarebit," also jocularly known as Welsh rabbit (which, contrary to my, and many others', initial impression, is not a rabbit, actually, but an 18th century recipe for hot cheese sauce with spices served over toasted bread.) TBT purveys other delicious delicacies from the fair isles, including Shepherd's pie, pot pie, fish and chips, and Bangers and Mash. Rounding out the menu are oysters and Indian dishes, such as Tikka Masala and Tandoori chicken, each of which is very popular and well-recognized in England (naturally, as iconic dishes of its former colonies). The food is solid, not spectacular (some dishes are not executed perfectly), but comforting on a wintry Chicago day. (Or, a hot Chicago summer evening.) I like the warm jeweled tones of the restaurant, and the square, stolid tables. A fireplace rounds out the ambience. The Hyde Park restaurant faces the street, and the distinctive architecture of the University of Chicago. It is the dining offshoot of The Study Hotel, (with which it shares the building), a boutique hotel chain that seems to exclusively place itself in the environs of tony universities, and is literally steps away from Chicago Law School. The vibe is studied and cool, if a bit put on. Front of the house staff is quite amiable, though there are gaps in service that just reveal a lack of know-how. My dining companion was trying to get the shades adjusted to get the sun out of her face on a particularly brilliant Sunday afternoon, and the manager just could not seem to manage that. But if you're in the neighborhood, and looking for a better than basic meal, you could do a lot worse. In fact, I certainly would return when I'm back in the area. That's not quite a 4, but with its ambience and enviable location, it's better than a 3, so we'll give them the benefit of the doubt. And finally, one of the most interesting and favorable aspects of this restaurant is that street parking (at least on the weekend) was fairly plentiful and free! (And for Chicago-more or less, safe. A Godsend).

Amazing food, amazing service, great ambiance. We ordered their mule mocktail, the pork belly with a side of tricolor carrots, and fish and chips. Everything was 10/10

I was visiting The Robbie House Museum and wanted a cute lunch place afterward. The atmosphere is beautiful with a more modern take on a pub. They sat me right on front of the fireplace with a view to the park. I went for the classic fish & chips dish and wasn't disappointed. So delicious and presentation was on point. Looking around at the rest of the diners and all of the food looks so delicious. The staff is very friendly and hospitable. Definitely worth every calorie.

We recently revisited Truth be told. I had the Halibut as an entre. it was perfectly cooked. Not over cooked but perfectly cooked. our waiter, Cesar was very attentive and suggested a great beer for me. Absolutely enjoyed our meal. Will definitely go back.

Meal was fine, but the seating was off despite our reservation. Not a big deal. My pancakes were average - not really special in any way. I'm a big fan of breakfast potatoes, so i ordered a side of them. They were pretty oily fingerlings and not particularly seasoned well. I was a bit annoyed that i was basically done with my meal by the time they showed up. It wasn't a particularly busy sunday but the came easily 10-15 after my entree. Others at the table had potatoes, so something wasn't right in the back of the house. anyway, the vibe here is a bit like the Sophy Hotel's restaurant up the street. I've had better meals there. This was fine enough to go back if needed, but not special enough to go in the regular rotation.

TBT adds a unique flavor to Hyde Park. It sits downstairs of a hotel but a separate space. Nice ambiance, a little fireplace, interesting wood frame structure on the walls. Food was good, what I expected for going to an English place as a vegetarian so I wasn't expecting much. Ate a lot of cheese. Cheese curds and the butter lettuce salad were great. Cheese board was adequate, mac n cheese okay. Food came before the drinks. They gave us the wrong soup (chicken instead of the roasted root vegetable) and it took too long to get the server's attention to be worth getting the correct one. The table was being bused before we actually started to leave for some reason which was weird despite my hinting they let us leave. Overall, nice addition to the Hype Park scene but room for service to improve. Also, the spicy paloma doesn't go with any food so my mistake in ordering that, get something else. It was pretty spicy, jalapeños simmered as you go so it doesn't let up.

The best pancakes you'll have anywhere in Hyde Park.. and decor was just stunning... It feels like you're dipping into a little secret place. The fireplace was on... I'll be back.

Slow service. Overcooked and stale avocado toast and a turkey bacon that came totally undercooked with a faint spoilt flavor. Latte tasted like no coffee was included. I've been here before and it was pretty good but this was a fail.

I've gone for breakfast twice and both times were great! I ordered the standard breakfast on the first try and the English breakfast the second time. The English breakfast is for the meat lovers! The potatoes are delicious and the eggs are fluffy. I plan to go back and try the dinner menu.

Great food and service ... bartender is generous! We went late and they were down a couple staff members so the service as a bit slow but it was a great experience overall

The space is nice but the fish and chips were not good to me. They don't have a lot of regular chicken and fish options . Everything had bacon or beef on top.

Our dinner experience on Valentine's Day night was poor and disappointing. Arriving at the restaurant and being seated were fine. The host took us (3 of us) to our table right away and as he was dropping off the menu, he recognized he had the wrong menu (he mentioned this) and went back to the host stand to get the Standard Menus. As we were sitting, we noticed there was a counter with a large pile of unfolded napkins sitting right near us. Not very welcoming, for a restaurant of this type but rather something I'd expect in a family owned restaurant, tucked away in a neighborhood. After some time had passed, the waiter came around to at least acknowledge us. A little later, he brought out a complimentary oyster dish that was barely warm. Mind you there were also only two place settings for the table and it took a minute before I could ask for another one. Even longer passed before he came back around to take our orders. After we started to share our order, he said that we could not order off the Standard Menu and we needed to order off the Valentine's Menu. I shared with him the message you sent to me, but he insisted the other menu was not available. He went to talk to the host and they deliberate just over by the kitchen, which was right behind us. After several minutes he came back and mentioned we had to order off the Valentine's Menu. Ordering off the menu was very confusing and perhaps he wasn't explaining how it worked. Appetizers came out in relatively short order. Still no plates though so had to wait for someone to come around where I could ask for some. Also, they kept ignoring the fact there were three of us at the table and only brought back two plates. Salads also came out in a timely fashion after the appetizer, so no issues there. Entree came out and was very underwhelming and disappointing. Sauce on the tenderloin was over-salted. The meal was more reflective on a single dish at most restaurants around town rather than a shared dish. Again, no clean plates without request. Into the entree, my wife and I ordered the Apple Cider Margarita and the Uncle Nearest Old Fashion. These drinks never came by the end of our meal, and we ended up informing our waiter to cancel them. He was surprised we never got them, which is interesting because he brought out drinks to the table behind us and was really the only waiter in our side of the restaurant. He mentioned the bar was missing a lot of orders that night. Dessert came out (shared chocolate cake) which was huge (that's a good thing). Clean plates still an issue and needed to request it. Cake was cold; very firm to the touch. Throughout the dinner, the kitchen was doing their thing by calling out orders. The turnoff though was that the chef was constantly complaining about the orders coming in, from both menus! Essentially, the restaurant was still taking orders off the Standard Menu, you just had to be seated on the bar side. The chef was making comments to the staff that he was going to write a long email about the menu issues all while continually complaining very loudly. The waiter throughout the night was very nice, and possibly just understaffed as there was a lot of waiting. Dinner for the three of us took just over 2 hours, and where were several empty tables, so it was not extraordinarily busy. I did not short him on a tip, but overall our meal and dining experience was nowhere near the cost of the meal! For that same amount, there are plenty of more upscale restaurants and dining experiences available; even on Valentine's Day. I felt the restaurant forced me to order from the Prix Fixe menu when there were clearly others ordering from the standard menu. The up-charge for the menu didn't seem to align with the meal or the experience, and most of the meal felt designed for one on a normal day. For the few quality restaurants in the Hyde Park neighborhood, we were extremely disappointed with our meal at Truth Be Told and do not intend on returning or referring this restaurant.

I love this place. The burger and fries was just Delicious....I'm just speechless. I don't know which was better ...the fries or the burger. I've got to go back when I'm on the south side. House Burger was so moist and tender. The fries were crisp as well as soft. House Burger is the name of this burger. Take my word for it..this was so good.

By far one of my favorite places to go in the Hyde Park area. Ambiance is amazing! Food and drinks are well prepared and delicious. The service is always on point. I'm a huge fan!

Well well what do we have here! Truth Be Told is a new hidden gem in Chicago near The University of Chicago. As I arrived there was street parking available. So happy I didn't have to drive around looking for a parking spot and I didn't have to pay so that was a plus. Walking inside I didn't know what to expect but I really loved the ambiance. I was greeted and seated by the host, who was very friendly. My waiter came by and gave suggestions and answered questions I had in regards to items on the menu. I started off with a drink named "A Muse Of Fire". It was pretty good. It wasn't strong so if you don't like strong drinks and you're into vodka this maybe be a good choice for you. Me on the other hand....next turn I'll need something with a little more kick lol. My friend and I were both torn between the House Burger and the Crispy Fried Fish sandwich. So we each got one and spit it so we could taste both. I'm so happy we chose to do that because they were both very delicious. The food also came out fast and was nice and hot. I'm so glad we ended up stopping by because I now have a new spot to dine in. It's such a cute cozy spot to where you can dine in by yourself or with friends.

Took my parents and my niece to this wonderful place last night. Food was excellent. We ordered the pickled beets and the marinated olives as starters. Great choice - our party ordered shepherds pie, bangers and mash and tandoori chicken. I had the chicken. Not only was it moist and delicious, the rice was incredible! I could sit and eat a tub of that rice with a spoon and be happy. We will definitely be back.

Poor quality, poor service. I always give a company or a person the benefit of the doubt. Everyone has a bad day, but three bad days are unacceptable. Day 1: The steak was chewy and had an unusual taste of old. The salad was 90 % lettuce and 10% disgusting. The staff was disrespectful to the manager. Day 2: Breakfast. Other than the crispy bottom of the pancake, breakfast was okay. But I am taken aback that the waiter comes to the table in street clothes--no uniform--nothing that signifies he works at the restaurant. Day 3: We ordered room service. You can not mess up a burger, right? Wrong. They could not deliver to our room--there was a staff shortage due to an event. We came for our dinner 40 minutes later as instructed. The meal was not ready. It will be another 15 minutes, and they still won't deliver. We waited 15 minutes to find out our order was given to the wedding rehearsal party outside. Out of my site and the manager's site. The manager retrieved the meal. Now, I do not take food that has been given to others. Curious, I looked at the burger, and the order was wrong. I cannot recommend this place. It is the worst restaurant I have been to in my 54 years.

Beautiful space, excellent spread of lunch options and excellent service. I tried their house burger prepared medium plus. The burger buns are pillow soft and very buttery! The burger patty is drenched in Churchill's sauce which is equivalent to the 1,000 Island dressing. Dripping onto your finger juicy! Truth Be Told caught me eye with their moody interior--those calm limewash walls and board and batten mill work. Came for the interiors and left feeling full.

Stood at the host stand for about 5-7 minutes. A waiter was serving a table about 10 feet away. A bartender was prepping a drink with one patron at the bar. Eventually, a young lady by the name of Tommy greeted and sat us. Crab Gratin is good. I look forward to experiencing again. It was topped with a very generous amount of light bread crumbs. Fried Cheese Curds were typical of fried cheese curds. Burger was almost on point with our absolute favorite burger of all time. This may become our inner city burger spot. Their signature old fashioned was pretty darn Smokey and included tequila. Tommy, our server, was absolutely perfect and we'll likely be looking for her during our next visit.

This hidden gem that I just so happen came across. The service was great, the food DELISH and the ambiance is beautiful! I will definitely come back.

Came by for dinner after seeing it was newly opened and nobody had posted the menu yet. Servers are very nice, atmosphere is ok but the noise started to echo as it got half filled. Most people at around dinnertime were there to drink so to cut to the punchline--that's probably all you should if you come here too. Ordered the lamb shepherds pie, the chicken pie, and the fish and chips. Portion sizes were smaller than expected for the price, though maybe thats to be expected considering the proximity to the Uchicago law school. Fish was generally good but again, definitely not enough for dinner though. Shepherd's pie was very oversalted and more soupy than expected. Chicken pie was good but also on the soupy side. None of my friends finished their entrees.

Really great atmosphere, spacious seating, fire place, great seating options. They have a bar area also. The service was great and the food was delicious! Our group had breakfast items. I wished they had turkey bacon/sausage as an option for those who don't eat pork/beef. Street parking, no meters. It's connected to a hotel as well.

New restaurant in Hyde Park that's part of the UChicago hotel called The Study. The spot is really cute and spacious. Really enjoyed the dessert and the root vegetable soup!!

Great food, if you are in the area stop in for a great breakfast/brunch. Service was attentive to quality prep and delivery. The restaurant is modern but also warm.

A limited and slightly peculiar menu but it has its bright spots: for breakfast, the coffee is strong, the ham and mushroom omelet is pretty tasty and the potatoes are unfortunately addictive (having been deep fried, I think). And always a great place to grab a drink on south campus. I'm glad to have it nearby.

House Burger was a hit. Hostess had excellent customer service. I got my order to go but I will be back to experience dine in.