Nadu, Lincoln Park

Strongly disliked Nadu; found it mediocre and almost unseasoned overall.

Suggests Nadu as an Indian pick, describing it as a newer, more casual sibling of a local fine-dining spot.

Describes Nadu as distinctive in experience and flavors, suited to diners wanting something different.

Names Nadu as maybe their preferred Indian restaurant in the city.

Strongly favors Nadu outright, with no added detail.

Suggests it as an upscale modern fusion pick north of downtown; calls it overall good.

Liked the dosa, but found it merely okay and below the hype.

Agrees the food felt underwhelming on a birthday visit; drinks stood out and portions were reasonable.

Suggests adding it to the list of recommended spots.

Credits some of its dishes with helping the city's Kerala-style coverage.

Reports enjoying a solo dinner there within the past year.

Says Nadu is very good, offers a la carte ordering, and highlights a few dishes.

Enjoyed both of their visits, especially the lamb keema; hasn't tried the dosa.

Thought the dosa was overly thick, but everything else was good and the drinks were great.

Agrees with the dosa criticism and says it doesn't match what they expect a dosa to be.

Agrees with the parent list that names this place.

Likes the wide range of regional dishes on one menu; food is quite good, though dosa is better elsewhere.

Recommends its butter chicken and benne dosa; says it suits a special-occasion outing.

Agrees with the disappointment; after getting the extra courses, they don't plan to return.

Enjoyed a tasting menu date; portions felt well-sized and the fish was the favorite dish.

Warns against this place: inventive menu but flat-tasting food.

Brought an Indian friend to a one-night menu of home-state dishes; called it a standout new Chicago spot.