Tru (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Rick Tramonto, Gale Gand |
| Defunct | 2017-10-07 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Chicago's Streeterville district |
Key people | Anthony Martin (Executive Chef from 2008) |
| Owner | Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises |
Tru operated as a French restaurant located in Chicago's Streeterville district, founded in 1999 by Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand, with backing from Rich Melman's Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. From the inception of the Chicago Michelin guide in 2011, it received a Michelin star each year, reaching a two-star distinction in 2017. Executive Chef Anthony Martin managed the kitchen starting in 2008. The restaurant ceased operations on October 7, 2017.
Awards and accolades
From 2011 onward, Tru maintained a Michelin star rating and was promoted to two stars in 2017. The establishment earned the distinguished 5-diamond award from the American Automobile Association in 2013. Furthermore, it was a recipient of the Wine Spectator Grand Award continuously since 2004.
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises declared on September 5, 2017, that Tru would close following its final service on October 7, concluding an 18-year tenure.